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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Bryan Art
| name = Bryan Art
| image = Bryan Art PORTRAIT.jpg
| image = Bryan Art PORTRAIT.jpg
| caption = Bryan Art by Bryan Art press release photo
| caption = Bryan Art by Bryan Art press release photo
| image_size =
| image_size =
| birth_name = Bryan Joseph Grant
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Bryan Joseph Grant
| alias = Brah Yhan, Brahyhan Art, Gitsy
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|09|18}}
| alias = Brah Yhan, Brahyhan Art, Gitsy
| death_date =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|09|18}}
| origin = [[Murray Mount]], [[Saint Ann]]. [[Jamaica]]
| death_date =
| origin = [[Murray Mount]], [[Saint Ann]]. [[Jamaica]]
| genre = [[Reggae]], [[dancehall]], [[roots reggae]], [[lovers rock]], [[reggae fusion]], [[world music]]
| occupation = Recording artist, singer musician, guitarist, producer
| genre = [[Reggae]], [[dancehall]], [[roots reggae]], [[lovers rock]], [[reggae fusion]], [[World Music]]
| years_active = 1995–present
| occupation = Recording artist, singer musician, guitarist, producer
| label = FiWi Music, Junction Files, AL.TA.FA.AN Records
| years_active = 1995–present
| instruments = Vocals, Guitar
| label = FiWi Music, Junction Files, AL.TA.FA.AN Records
| instruments = Vocals, Guitar
| website = {{url|bryanartmuzik.com}}
| Website ={{url|facebook.com/bryanartmuzik}}
}}
}}


'''Bryan Art''' formerly Brah Yhan/Brahyhan Art, born Bryan Joseph Grant in Murray Mount [[Saint Ann Parish]] is a [[Jamaican]] [[reggae]] singer, songwriter, musician, producer, guitarist and former touring member of the Legendary Fire House Crew, band leader and guitarist of Grass Roots Band ( not to be confused with [[The Grass Roots]]) and was named Best New Artiste for the year 2002 by [[Television Jamaica]]'s ER (Entertainment Report).<ref>Bryan Art on www.mtv.com, http://www.mtv.com/artists/bryan-art/</ref>
'''Bryan Art''' (formerly ''Brah Yhan'' or ''Brahyhan Art''), born Bryan Joseph Grant in Murray Mount, [[Saint Ann Parish]] is a [[Jamaicans|Jamaican]] [[reggae]] singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and guitarist. He is a former touring member of the Legendary Fire House Crew and band leader/guitarist of the Grass Roots Band. He was named Best New Artist in the year 2002 by [[Television Jamaica]]'s ''ER'' (''Entertainment Report'').<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/bryan-art/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523053248/http://www.mtv.com/artists/bryan-art/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 May 2015 |title=Bryan Art |publisher=MTV |access-date=10 November 2011}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==


===Background===
===Background===
Born in Murray Mount a rural community in the Parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica a few miles away from [[Nine Mile]] where the Reggae legend [[Bob Marley]] was born. Bryan Grant the youngest of 12 Children was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. As a young boy, Bryan emulated his eldest Brother Ray, a talented musician and singer who had several recordings but it was actually his Mother who first taught Bryan how to play a guitar. Bryan left Murray Mount in the late 80's and went to Kingston where he currently resides. In the mid 90's Bryan attended The [[Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts]].
Bryan Art was born in Murray Mount, a rural community in the Parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica, a few miles away from [[Nine Mile, Jamaica|Nine Mile]], where Reggae legend [[Bob Marley]] was born. Bryan, the youngest of 12 children, was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. As a young boy, Bryan emulated his eldest brother Ray, a musician and singer who had several recordings. However, it was his mother who first taught him how to play the guitar. Grant left Murray Mount in the late 1980s and moved to Kingston, Jamaica, where he currently resides. In the mid-1990s, Bryan attended The [[Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts]].

While attending Edna Manley College Bryan was discovered & recruited by band leader George Miller (Fyah George) of the Firehouse Crew to join the band as a lead guitarist, providing musical support for [[Philip "Fatis" Burrell]]'s [[Xterminator|Xterminator Production]] Artistes [[Luciano]], Mikey General & [[Sizzla]]. A few years later Bryan became Co-founder & Band leader of Grass Roots Band whom supported and toured with Reggae Artiste [[Bushman]].
While attending the college, Grant was discovered and recruited by band leader George Miller (Fyah George) of the Firehouse Crew. He was asked to join the band as lead guitarist, providing musical support for [[Philip "Fatis" Burrell]]'s [[Xterminator|Xterminator Production]] artists [[Luciano (singer)|Luciano]], Mikey General and [[Sizzla]]. A few years later, Grant became co-founder and band leader of Grass Roots Band, which supported and toured with Reggae artist [[Bushman (reggae singer)|Bushman]]. He also filled in occasionally as a guitarist on tours with [[Black Uhuru]].


===Brah Yhan to Bryan Art transition===
===Brah Yhan to Bryan Art transition===
[[File:Bryan Art Portrait 3.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bryan Art]]
[[File:Bryan Art Portrait 3.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bryan Art]]
In 2001, Bryan released his first single as a solo Artiste using the stage name '''Brah Yhan''' which is a customized spelling and the [[Jamaican Patois]] pronunciation of the name Bryan. The track was titled ''Soon Come Back'', produced by himself and Courtney Morrison for FiWi Music Label where he was signed for a few years. In 2002 '''Brah Yhan''' was awarded the Best New Artiste for the year by [[Television Jamaica]]'s '''ER''' (Entertainment Report).<ref>http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/ac/biography.html</ref> Over a 3 year period '''Brah Yhan''' recorded and released several other songs the majority under FiWi Music Label including When Your Eyes Speak, Stain, Hug Me Baby and Wrong Time among other singles. However, '''Bryan Art''''s most notable releases are ''Rock And Come In'' in 2004 and ''Get It'' in 2005 which was the same year he cut ties with FiWi Music and made an Alteration to his stage name transitioning to '''Brahyhan Art'''. He once again transitioned from '''Brahyhan Art''' to '''Bryan Art''' in 2009 after which his hit song Murder Dem A Play was released.
In 2001, Grant released his first single as a solo artist using the stage name "Brah Yhan", which is a moniker and customized spelling/pronunciation in [[Jamaican Patois]] of the name Bryan. The track was titled ''Soon Come Back.'' This song was produced by Grant with Courtney Morrison for FiWi Music Label, who had signed him previously. In 2002, Brah Yhan was awarded the Best New Artiste of the year by [[Television Jamaica]]'s ''ER''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.itzcaribbean.com/music/reggae/reggae-artists/bryan-art/ |title=Bryan Art |website=itzCaribbean |publisher=itzcaribbean.com |access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref> Over a 3-year period, Brah Yhan recorded and released several other songs, the majority under the FiWi Music Label, including "When Your Eyes Speak," "Stain," "Hug Me Baby", and "Wrong Time". However, Grant's most notable releases are "Rock And Come In" in 2004 and "Get It" in 2005. In the same year, Bryan cut ties with FiWi Music and changed his stage name to Brahyhan Art. In 2009, after his hit song "Murder Dem A Play" was released he changed his name for a second time to Bryan Art.

In 2010 '''Bryan Art''' released his debut album titled Bryan Art 20Ten on the Junction File/Jah Chin Label. And in 2012 he registered his record label, Junction Files. In 2013 '''Bryan Art''' repackaged Bryan Art 20Ten and re-titled it "Bryan Art",.<ref>http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/.</ref> Bryan Art the re-packaged album comprised of some changes to the track line up and a distribution agreement was made with AL.TA.FA.AN/[[VPAL]] Music Label. The following year (2014) '''Bryan Art''' formed The File 13 Band which consists of a few talented young musicians he recruited from his [[Alma Mater]] and later that same year '''Bryan Art''' released Fresh Start E.P on his own Junction Files Label.
In 2010, Art released his debut album titled ''Bryan Art 20Ten'' on the Junction File/Jah Chin Label. In 2012, he registered his record label, Junction Files. In 2013, Bryan Art repackaged ''Bryan Art 20Ten''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://reggaemani.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/bryan-art-repackages-debut-album/|title=Bryan Art repackages debut album|first=Vladimir|last=Trench|date=15 April 2013}}</ref> and re-titled it ''Bryan Art'' with some changes to the track line up.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/ |title=Bryan Art |website=VP Reggae |publisher=VP Reggae |access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref> He entered into a distribution agreement with AL.TA.FA.AN/[[VPAL]] Music Label. The following year (2014), he formed The File 13 Band which consisted of a few talented young musicians he recruited from his [[Alma Mater]]. Later that year, he released ''Fresh Start EP'' on his own Junction Files Label.


===Career===
===Career===
[[File:Bryan Art playing his guitar.jpg|thumb|left|Bryan Art playing his guitar in 2006]]
[[File:Bryan Art playing his guitar.jpg|thumb|left|Bryan Art playing guitar in 2006.]]
Art has performed at several local and international shows including the [[Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival]], [[Rebel Salute]], [[ATI (music festival)|ATI]], [[Fully Loaded (music festival)|Fully Loaded]], St. Mary Mi Come From, Unity Splash, and Reggae Month event. He was appointed Reggae Month Ambassador for 2014. Art has appeared on national television shows including TVJ's ''[[Smile Jamaica]]'', ''Entertainment Prime'', CVM TV's ''On Stage'' and ''CVM at Sunrise'', among others.
'''Bryan Art''' has given performances on several local and international shows including [[Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival]], [[Rebel Salute]], [[ATI]], [[Fully Loaded]], St. Mary Mi Come From, Unity Splash, several Reggae Month events, several National Television appearances including '''TVJ's''' [[Smile Jamaica]], Entertainment Prime, [[CVM TV]]'s on Stage and CVM at Sunrise among others. His international appearances include tours of the Caribbean, the United States, Canada where he performed at [[Calgary International Reggae Festival]] 2012 and Europe where he performed at [[Reggae Jam]] 2011. As a songwriter he has penned songs for Artistes such as [[Etana]], [[George Nooks]], [[Singing Melody]], [[Bushman]], and [[Luciano]]. As a musician he has recorded scores of Guitar tracks on many local and international projects including The Sunshine Riddim from [[Nelly Furtado]]'s [[Turn Off The Light]] (Reggae Mix) & The Natty Bay Riddim from [[Nelly Furtado]]'s [[... On the Radio (Remember the Days)]] (Yogie's Reggae Remix). '''Bryan Art''' has been featured in the top Reggae Magazines & websites such as [[Reggae United]],<ref>http://unitedreggae.com/artists/b/bryan-art,2318/sampler/</ref> [[Reggaeville]],<ref>http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/release/bryan-art-bryan-art/ac/artistReleases/lead/review.html</ref> [[Reggae France]]<ref>http://www.reggaefrance.com/video-en-clip-3831-bryan-art-knowledge-is-power.html</ref> & [[Irie Mag]].<ref>http://www.iriemag.com/featured/bryan-art/</ref> He has also been featured by several international blogs including [[Jamendo]] in 2014.<ref>http://blog.jamendo.com/2014/05/bryan-art.html</ref> Today, in Jamaica and many other countries where Reggae music is popular '''Bryan Art''' is a household name and a respected artiste and musician especially among his fellow industry colleagues. Some of his music industry fans are [[Beres Hammond]], [[Gentleman (musician)]], [[Alborosie]] and [[Luciano]]. '''Bryan Art''' is hailed as one of the most under rated Artistes in modern [[Reggae]] and has collaborated with top Artistes such as [[Capleton]], [[Queen Ifrica]], [[Nadine Sutherland]] and [[Sizzla]] he is currently working on tracks with [[Toots Hibbert]].<ref>Ibidem.</ref>

His international appearances included tours of the Caribbean, United States, Europe and Canada. In Europe, he performed at Reggae Jam 2011. In Canada, he performed at [[Calgary International Reggae Festival]] in 2012. As a songwriter, he has penned songs for artists such as [[Etana (musician)|Etana]], [[George Nooks]], [[Singing Melody]], [[Bushman (reggae singer)|Bushman]], and [[Luciano (singer)|Luciano]]. As a musician, he has recorded scores of Guitar tracks on many local and international projects including The Sunshine Riddim on [[Nelly Furtado]]'s "[[Turn Off The Light]]" (Reggae Mix), The Natty Bay Riddim on her song "[[... On the Radio (Remember the Days)]]." He appears on [[Queen Ifrica]]'s hit song "Far Away" Acoustic remix.

He has been featured in Reggae magazines and websites such as ''United Reggae'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://unitedreggae.com/artists/b/bryan-art,2318/sampler/|title=Bryan Art, Sampler – United Reggae}}</ref> Reggaeville,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/release/bryan-art-bryan-art/ac/artistReleases/lead/review.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223824/http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/release/bryan-art-bryan-art/ac/artistReleases/lead/review.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-03-03|title=Album-Review: Bryan Art – Bryan Art|last=reggaeville}}</ref> Reggae France<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.reggaefrance.com/video-en-clip-3831-bryan-art-knowledge-is-power.html|title=Reggaefrance.com /|website=reggaefrance.com|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> and Irie Mag.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iriemag.com/featured/bryan-art/ |title=Bryan Art &#124; Jamaica &#124; Irie Magazine |accessdate=2015-06-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610174603/http://www.iriemag.com/featured/bryan-art/ |archivedate=10 June 2015 }}</ref> He has also been featured on several international blogs including [[Jamendo]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.jamendo.com/2014/05/bryan-art.html|title="Always be yourself and listen to your heartbeat." – Bryan Art -}}</ref> Today, Bryan Art has appeared on several [[Reggae]]/[[Dancehall]] [[Riddim]] [[compilation album]]s along with some of the leading [[Reggae]] [[recording artist]]s.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
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!Format
!Format
|-
|-
| align=left |Bryan Art 20Ten
| align=left |''Bryan Art 20Ten''
| align=left |28 May 2010
| align=left |28 May 2010
| align=left |Jah Chin/Junction File
| align=left |Jah Chin/Junction File
| align=left |[[Compact disc|CD]], [[Digital distribution|Digital Distribution]]
| align=left |[[Compact disc|CD]], [[Digital distribution]]
|-
|-
| align=left |Bryan Art
| align=left |''Bryan Art''
| align=left |16 Apr 2013
| align=left |16 Apr 2013
| align=left |AL.TA.FA.AN/[[VPAL]] Music
| align=left |AL.TA.FA.AN/[[VPAL]] Music
| align=left |[[Compact disc|CD]], [[Digital distribution|Digital Distribution]]
| align=left |CD, Digital Distribution
|}
|}


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!Format
!Format
|-
|-
| align=left |Fresh Start E.P
| align=left |''Knowledge Is The Power'' EP
| align=left |7 Aug 2015
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |Digital Distribution
|-
| align=left |''Fresh Start'' E.P
| align=left |20 Jun 2014
| align=left |20 Jun 2014
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |[[Digital distribution|Digital Distribution]]
| align=left |Digital Distribution
|-
|-
|}
|}
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=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
|+ Singles
|-
|-
!Title
!Title
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!Format
!Format
|-
|-
| align=left |Soon Come Back
| align=left |"Soon Come Back"
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |2001
| align=left |2001
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
|-
|-
| align=left |When Your Eyes Speak
| align=left |"When Your Eyes Speak"
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |2002
| align=left |2002
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Stain
| align=left |"Stain"
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |2002
| align=left |2002
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Get Over It
| align=left |"Hug Me Baby"
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |2002
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
| align=left |"Get Over It"
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |2003
| align=left |2003
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Never Throw My Love
| align=left "|Never Throw My Love"
| align=left |Acoustic Vibes
| align=left |Acoustic Vibes
| align=left |2003
| align=left |2003
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Don't Come Knocking
| align=left |"Don't Come Knocking"
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |2003
| align=left |2003
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Players Style
| align=left |"Players Style"
| align=left |Jah Snowcone
| align=left |Jah Snowcone
| align=left |2003
| align=left |2003
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Wrong Time
| align=left |"Wrong Time"
| align=left |Tuff Riddim
| align=left |Tuff Riddim
| align=left |2004
| align=left |2004
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Bonafide
| align=left |"Bonafide"
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |2004
| align=left |2004
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Send Dem On
| align=left |"Send Dem On"
| align=left |Kirkledove Records
| align=left |Kirkledove Records
| align=left |2004
| align=left |2004
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Rocking The Blues
| align=left |"Rocking The Blues"
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |2004
| align=left |2004
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Rock And Come In
| align=left |"Rock And Come In"
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |2004
| align=left |2004
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Blazing Hot
| align=left |"Blazing Hot"
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |FiWi Music
| align=left |2004
| align=left |2004
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Get It
| align=left |"Get It"
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |Fiwi Music
| align=left |2005
| align=left |2005
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Get It Remix
| align=left |"Get It Remix"
| align=left |Cap Calcini
| align=left |Cap Calcini
| align=left |2005
| align=left |2005
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Restrain The Youth
| align=left |"Restrain The Youth"
| align=left |Vertex Records
| align=left |Vertex Records
| align=left |2005
| align=left |2005
| align=left |[[45 Record|Vinyl]]
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
| align=left |"Somewhere"
| align=left |Jamplified Records
| align=left |2008
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
| align=left |"Best of My Love"
| align=left |M Bass Productions
| align=left |2008
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl
|-
|-
| align=left |Dem Fass
| align=left |"Murder Dem A Play"
| align=left |Andrew Khool Inc.
| align=left |2009
| align=left |45 Record|Vinyl, Digital Distribution
|-
| align=left |"Dem Fass"
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |2011
| align=left |2011
| align=left |[[Digital Distribution|Music]]
| align=left |Digital Distribution
|-
|-
| align=left |Dem Fass Remix (feat. [[Capleton]])
| align=left |"Dem Fass Remix" (feat. [[Capleton]])
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |2012
| align=left |2012
| align=left |[[Digital Distribution|Music]]
| align=left |Digital Distribution
|-
|-
| align=left |Fresh Start
| align=left |"Fresh Start"
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |2013
| align=left |2013
| align=left |[[Digital Distribution|Music]]
| align=left |Digital Distribution
|-
| align=left |"Knowledge Is The Power"
|-
| align=left |Knowledge Is The Power
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |2013
| align=left |2013
| align=left |[[Digital Distribution|Music]]
| align=left |Digital Distribution
|-
|-
| align=left |Murder Dem A Play 3Mix (feat. [[Sizzla]] & [[Queen Ifrica]])
| align=left |"Murder Dem A Play 3Mix" (feat. [[Sizzla]] & [[Queen Ifrica]])
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |Junction Files
| align=left |2014
| align=left |2014
| align=left |[[Digital Distribution|Music]]
| align=left |Digital Distribution
|-
|-
| align=left |"Miss You Bad"
|}
| align=left |G-Block Records

| align=left |2017

| align=left |Digital Distribution


* Somewhere - 2008
* Murder Dem A Play - 2009
* Dem Fass - 2011
* Dem Fass Remix (feat. Capleton) - 2012
* Fresh Start - 2013
* Knowledge Is The Power - 2013
* Murder Dem A Play 3Mix (feat. Sizzla & Queen Ifrica) - 2014

=== Compilations ===

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%"
|+ Compilations
|-
!Artist
!Title
!Song/s
!Release date
!Label
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Battlefield Riddim
| align=left |Girls Trod - (Battlefield Riddim)
| align=left |2006
| align=left |Tuff Riddim Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Nu Cinderella
| align=left |Sound String Up - (Black Cinderella Riddim)
| align=left |2007
| align=left |Aki Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Movements Riddim
| align=left |Somewhere - (Movements Riddim)
| align=left |2008
| align=left |Jamplified Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |High Horse Riddim
| align=left |Undecided - (High Horse Riddim)
| align=left |2010
| align=left |Dejavu Lifestyle Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Stone Henge Riddim
| align=left |Best Of My Love - (Stone Henge Riddim)
| align=left |2010
| align=left |Jamplified Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Stronger Riddim
| align=left |Ready Or Not - (Stronger Riddim)
| align=left |2010
| align=left |Liveup Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |12 Disciples Of Trench Town
| align=left |You Got Me
| align=left |2011
| align=left |Triple L Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |The Great Train
| align=left |See Dem A Watch - (The Great Train Riddim)
| align=left |2011
| align=left |Undeniable Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Global Selection
| align=left |Nah Fraid A Dem - (Global Riddim)
| align=left |2011
| align=left |House Of Riddim Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Reggaeville Riddim
| align=left |New Day (feat. [[Warrior King (musician)]]) - (Reggaeville Riddim)
| align=left |2012
| align=left |Oneness Records
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Overdue Riddim
| align=left |Dance Haffi Nice - (Overdue Riddim)
| align=left |2013
| align=left |Machete Records
|-
|align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Be Thankful Riddim
| align=left |One Little Kiss - (Be Thankful Riddim)
| align=left |2013
| align=left |World Beat Music/Skinny Bwoy Jamaica
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Izes Riddim
| align=left |Charge - (Izes Riddim)
| align=left |2014
| align=left |RPR Music Production
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |Sewage Breath Riddim (REMASTERED)
| align=left |So Much Trouble - (Sewage Breath Riddim)
| align=left |2014
| align=left |RPR Music Production
|-
|-
| align=left |Various Artists
| align=left |"Can't Cut Wi Vibes"
| align=left |Genesis Riddim
| align=left |G-Block Records
| align=left |2017
| align=left |Simmer Down (feat. [[Chantelle Ernandez]]) - (Genesis Riddim)
| align=left |2015
| align=left |Digital Distribution
| align=left |Ali Mantardo Yoak Wilson
|}
|}


== Bibliography ==
== Bibliography ==
* [http://www.reggaeearthunited.com/2013/11/23/a-fresh-start-for-bryan-art/ ''A Fresh Start For Bryan Art'', www.reggaeearthunited.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050847/http://www.reggaeearthunited.com/2013/11/23/a-fresh-start-for-bryan-art/ ''A Fresh Start For Bryan Art'', www.reggaeearthunited.com]
* [http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/ac/biography.html Bryan Art on www.reggaeville.com]
* [http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/ac/biography.html Bryan Art on www.reggaeville.com]
* [http://www.mtv.com/artists/bryan-art/ Bryan Art on www.mtv.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150523053248/http://www.mtv.com/artists/bryan-art/ Bryan Art on www.mtv.com]
* [https://topshelfreggae.com/videos/bryan-art-knowledge-is-power-music-video ''Bryan Art Knowledge Is The Power music video'', www.topshelfreggae.com]
* [https://topshelfreggae.com/videos/bryan-art-knowledge-is-power-music-video ''Bryan Art Knowledge Is The Power music video'', www.topshelfreggae.com]
* [http://www.onlylyrics.com/bryan-art-lyrics.php Bryan Art on www.onlylyrics.com]
* [http://www.onlylyrics.com/bryan-art-lyrics.php Bryan Art on www.onlylyrics.com]
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* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/soon-come-back Soon Come Back by Bryan Art]
* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/soon-come-back Soon Come Back by Bryan Art]
* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/09-rock-and-come-in Rock & Come In by Bryan Art]
* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/09-rock-and-come-in Rock & Come In by Bryan Art]
* [https://www.facebook.com/bryanartmuzik Bryan Art on Facebook]
* [https://twitter.com/bryanartmuzik Bryan Art on Twitter]
* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/sets/fresh-start-e-p Fresh Start E.P by Bryan Art]
* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/sets/fresh-start-e-p Fresh Start E.P by Bryan Art]
* [http://www.sonicbids.com/band/bryanart Bryan Art epk/bio]
* [http://www.sonicbids.com/band/bryanart Bryan Art epk/bio]


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Bryan Art
Bryan Art by Bryan Art press release photo
Bryan Art by Bryan Art press release photo
Background information
Birth nameBryan Joseph Grant
Also known asBrah Yhan, Brahyhan Art, Gitsy
Born (1977-09-18) 18 September 1977 (age 47)
OriginMurray Mount, Saint Ann. Jamaica
GenresReggae, dancehall, roots reggae, lovers rock, reggae fusion, world music
Occupation(s)Recording artist, singer musician, guitarist, producer
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar
Years active1995–present
LabelsFiWi Music, Junction Files, AL.TA.FA.AN Records
Websitebryanartmuzik.com

Bryan Art (formerly Brah Yhan or Brahyhan Art), born Bryan Joseph Grant in Murray Mount, Saint Ann Parish is a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and guitarist. He is a former touring member of the Legendary Fire House Crew and band leader/guitarist of the Grass Roots Band. He was named Best New Artist in the year 2002 by Television Jamaica's ER (Entertainment Report).[1]

Biography

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Background

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Bryan Art was born in Murray Mount, a rural community in the Parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica, a few miles away from Nine Mile, where Reggae legend Bob Marley was born. Bryan, the youngest of 12 children, was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. As a young boy, Bryan emulated his eldest brother Ray, a musician and singer who had several recordings. However, it was his mother who first taught him how to play the guitar. Grant left Murray Mount in the late 1980s and moved to Kingston, Jamaica, where he currently resides. In the mid-1990s, Bryan attended The Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts.

While attending the college, Grant was discovered and recruited by band leader George Miller (Fyah George) of the Firehouse Crew. He was asked to join the band as lead guitarist, providing musical support for Philip "Fatis" Burrell's Xterminator Production artists Luciano, Mikey General and Sizzla. A few years later, Grant became co-founder and band leader of Grass Roots Band, which supported and toured with Reggae artist Bushman. He also filled in occasionally as a guitarist on tours with Black Uhuru.

Brah Yhan to Bryan Art transition

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Bryan Art

In 2001, Grant released his first single as a solo artist using the stage name "Brah Yhan", which is a moniker and customized spelling/pronunciation in Jamaican Patois of the name Bryan. The track was titled Soon Come Back. This song was produced by Grant with Courtney Morrison for FiWi Music Label, who had signed him previously. In 2002, Brah Yhan was awarded the Best New Artiste of the year by Television Jamaica's ER.[2] Over a 3-year period, Brah Yhan recorded and released several other songs, the majority under the FiWi Music Label, including "When Your Eyes Speak," "Stain," "Hug Me Baby", and "Wrong Time". However, Grant's most notable releases are "Rock And Come In" in 2004 and "Get It" in 2005. In the same year, Bryan cut ties with FiWi Music and changed his stage name to Brahyhan Art. In 2009, after his hit song "Murder Dem A Play" was released he changed his name for a second time to Bryan Art.

In 2010, Art released his debut album titled Bryan Art 20Ten on the Junction File/Jah Chin Label. In 2012, he registered his record label, Junction Files. In 2013, Bryan Art repackaged Bryan Art 20Ten[3] and re-titled it Bryan Art with some changes to the track line up.[4] He entered into a distribution agreement with AL.TA.FA.AN/VPAL Music Label. The following year (2014), he formed The File 13 Band which consisted of a few talented young musicians he recruited from his Alma Mater. Later that year, he released Fresh Start EP on his own Junction Files Label.

Career

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Bryan Art playing guitar in 2006.

Art has performed at several local and international shows including the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Rebel Salute, ATI, Fully Loaded, St. Mary Mi Come From, Unity Splash, and Reggae Month event. He was appointed Reggae Month Ambassador for 2014. Art has appeared on national television shows including TVJ's Smile Jamaica, Entertainment Prime, CVM TV's On Stage and CVM at Sunrise, among others.

His international appearances included tours of the Caribbean, United States, Europe and Canada. In Europe, he performed at Reggae Jam 2011. In Canada, he performed at Calgary International Reggae Festival in 2012. As a songwriter, he has penned songs for artists such as Etana, George Nooks, Singing Melody, Bushman, and Luciano. As a musician, he has recorded scores of Guitar tracks on many local and international projects including The Sunshine Riddim on Nelly Furtado's "Turn Off The Light" (Reggae Mix), The Natty Bay Riddim on her song "... On the Radio (Remember the Days)." He appears on Queen Ifrica's hit song "Far Away" Acoustic remix.

He has been featured in Reggae magazines and websites such as United Reggae,[5] Reggaeville,[6] Reggae France[7] and Irie Mag.[8] He has also been featured on several international blogs including Jamendo in 2014.[9] Today, Bryan Art has appeared on several Reggae/Dancehall Riddim compilation albums along with some of the leading Reggae recording artists.

Discography

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Albums

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Studio Albums
Title Release date Label Format
Bryan Art 20Ten 28 May 2010 Jah Chin/Junction File CD, Digital distribution
Bryan Art 16 Apr 2013 AL.TA.FA.AN/VPAL Music CD, Digital Distribution

EPs

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EPs
Title Release date Label Format
Knowledge Is The Power EP 7 Aug 2015 Junction Files Digital Distribution
Fresh Start E.P 20 Jun 2014 Junction Files Digital Distribution

Singles

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Singles
Title Label Release year Format
"Soon Come Back" FiWi Music 2001 Vinyl
"When Your Eyes Speak" FiWi Music 2002 45 Record|Vinyl
"Stain" Fiwi Music 2002 45 Record|Vinyl
"Hug Me Baby" Fiwi Music 2002 45 Record|Vinyl
"Get Over It" FiWi Music 2003 45 Record|Vinyl
Never Throw My Love" Acoustic Vibes 2003 45 Record|Vinyl
"Don't Come Knocking" Fiwi Music 2003 45 Record|Vinyl
"Players Style" Jah Snowcone 2003 45 Record|Vinyl
"Wrong Time" Tuff Riddim 2004 45 Record|Vinyl
"Bonafide" Fiwi Music 2004 45 Record|Vinyl
"Send Dem On" Kirkledove Records 2004 45 Record|Vinyl
"Rocking The Blues" FiWi Music 2004 45 Record|Vinyl
"Rock And Come In" Fiwi Music 2004 45 Record|Vinyl
"Blazing Hot" FiWi Music 2004 45 Record|Vinyl
"Get It" Fiwi Music 2005 45 Record|Vinyl
"Get It Remix" Cap Calcini 2005 45 Record|Vinyl
"Restrain The Youth" Vertex Records 2005 45 Record|Vinyl
"Somewhere" Jamplified Records 2008 45 Record|Vinyl
"Best of My Love" M Bass Productions 2008 45 Record|Vinyl
"Murder Dem A Play" Andrew Khool Inc. 2009 45 Record|Vinyl, Digital Distribution
"Dem Fass" Junction Files 2011 Digital Distribution
"Dem Fass Remix" (feat. Capleton) Junction Files 2012 Digital Distribution
"Fresh Start" Junction Files 2013 Digital Distribution
"Knowledge Is The Power" Junction Files 2013 Digital Distribution
"Murder Dem A Play 3Mix" (feat. Sizzla & Queen Ifrica) Junction Files 2014 Digital Distribution
"Miss You Bad" G-Block Records 2017 Digital Distribution
"Can't Cut Wi Vibes" G-Block Records 2017 Digital Distribution

Bibliography

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References

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  1. ^ "Bryan Art". MTV. Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Bryan Art". itzCaribbean. itzcaribbean.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  3. ^ Trench, Vladimir (15 April 2013). "Bryan Art repackages debut album".
  4. ^ "Bryan Art". VP Reggae. VP Reggae. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Bryan Art, Sampler – United Reggae".
  6. ^ reggaeville. "Album-Review: Bryan Art – Bryan Art". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Reggaefrance.com /". reggaefrance.com. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Bryan Art | Jamaica | Irie Magazine". Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  9. ^ ""Always be yourself and listen to your heartbeat." – Bryan Art -".
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