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In 2010 Bryan Art released his debut album titled 20Ten on the Junction File/Jah Chin Label. And in 2012 he registered his record label, Junction Files. In 2013 Bryan Art released his second studio album which was self titled "[http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/ Bryan Art by Bryan Art]".<ref>http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/.</ref> and a repackage of his debut album on the AL.TA.FA.AN/[[VPAL Label]]. The following year 2014 Bryan Art formed The File 13 Band which consisted of a few talented young musicians he recruited from his Alma Mater and later that same year Bryan Art released [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/sets/fresh-start-e-p Fresh Start E.P] on his own Junction Files Label. |
In 2010 Bryan Art released his debut album titled 20Ten on the Junction File/Jah Chin Label. And in 2012 he registered his record label, Junction Files. In 2013 Bryan Art released his second studio album which was self titled "[http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/ Bryan Art by Bryan Art]".<ref>http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/.</ref> and a repackage of his debut album on the AL.TA.FA.AN/[[VPAL Label]]. The following year 2014 Bryan Art formed The File 13 Band which consisted of a few talented young musicians he recruited from his Alma Mater and later that same year Bryan Art released [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/sets/fresh-start-e-p Fresh Start E.P] on his own Junction Files Label. |
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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 and 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 on scores of projects including The Sunshine Riddim from [[Nelly Furtado]]'s [[Turn Off The Light]] (Sunshine Reggae Mix) & The Natty Bay Riddim from [[Nelly Furtado]]'s [[... On the Radio (Remember the Days)]] (Yogie's Reggae Remix). <ref>Ibidem.</ref> |
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 and 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 on scores of projects including The Sunshine Riddim from [[Nelly Furtado]]'s [[Turn Off The Light]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmba-CLlMd4 Sunshine Reggae Mix]) & The Natty Bay Riddim from [[Nelly Furtado]]'s [[... On the Radio (Remember the Days)]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VClk6LIakso Yogie's Reggae Remix]). <ref>Ibidem.</ref> |
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Bryan Art | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bryan Joseph Grant |
| Also known as | Brah Yhan, Gitsy |
| Born | 18 September 1977 |
| Origin | Murray Mount, Saint Ann. Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall, roots reggae, lovers rock |
| Occupation(s) | Recording Artist, Singer Musician, Guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | FiWi Music, Junction Files |
Bryan Art formerly Brah Yhan/Brahyhan Art, born Bryan 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 and was named Best New Artiste for the year 2002 by TVJ's ER (Entertainment Report).[1]
Biography
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. 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. 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 label Artistes Luciano, Mikey General & Sizzla. A few years later Bryan Art became Co-founder & Band leader of Grass Roots Band whom supported and toured with Reggae Artiste Bushman.
In 2001, Bryan released his first single as a solo Artiste using stage name Brah Yhan the track was titled Soon Come Back, produced by himself and Courtney Morrison for FiWi Music Label to which he was signed for a few years. In 2002 Brah Yhan was awarded the Best New Artiste for the year by TVJ's ER (Entertainment Report).[2] 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 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 and in that same year he cut ties with FiWi Music and made an Alteration to his 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 2010 Bryan Art released his debut album titled 20Ten on the Junction File/Jah Chin Label. And in 2012 he registered his record label, Junction Files. In 2013 Bryan Art released his second studio album which was self titled "Bryan Art by Bryan Art".[3] and a repackage of his debut album on the AL.TA.FA.AN/VPAL Label. The following year 2014 Bryan Art formed The File 13 Band which consisted 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.
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 and 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 on scores of projects including The Sunshine Riddim from Nelly Furtado's Turn Off The Light (Sunshine Reggae Mix) & The Natty Bay Riddim from Nelly Furtado's ... On the Radio (Remember the Days) (Yogie's Reggae Remix). [4]
Bibliography
- A Fresh Start For Bryan Art, www.reggaeearthunited.com
- Bryan Art on www.reggaeville.com
- Bryan Art on www.mtv.com
- Bryan Art Knowledge Is The Power music video, www.topshelfreggae.com
- Bryan Art on www.onlylyrics.com
References
- ^ Bryan Art on www.mtv.com, http://www.mtv.com/artists/bryan-art/
- ^ http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/ac/biography.html
- ^ http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/.
- ^ Ibidem.