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'''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 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 [[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/ |title=Bryan Art |website=Martists |publisher=Viacom International Inc. |access-date=November 10, 2011}}</ref>

==Biography==
==Biography==


===Background===
===Background===
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 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. However, it was his mother who first taught Bryan how to play a guitar. Bryan left Murray Mount in the late 80's and went to [[Kingston, Jamaica|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. Grant, the youngest of 12 children, was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. As a young boy, Grant 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 1980's and moved to Kingston, Jamaica, where he currently resides. In the mid `990's, Bryan attended The [[Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts]].


While attending Edna Manley College, Bryan was discovered and recruited by band leader George Miller (Fyah George) of the Firehouse Crew. Bryan was asked to join the band as lead guitarist, providing musical support for [[Philip "Fatis" Burrell]]'s [[Xterminator|Xterminator Production]] artists [[Luciano]], Mikey General & [[Sizzla]]. A few years later, Bryan became co-founder and band leader of Grass Roots Band, which supported and toured with Reggae artist [[Bushman (reggae singer)|Bushman]]. Bryan also filled in occasionally as a guitarist on tours with [[Black Uhuru]].
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]], 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 artist using the stage name "Brah Yhan", which is moniker and customized spelling/pronounciaton in [[Jamaican Patois]] of the name Bryan. The track was titled ''Soon Come Back.'' This song was produced by Bryan himself along with Courtney Morrison for FiWi Music Label, where Bryan had been previously signed to. In 2002, Brah Yhan was awarded the Best New Artiste of the year by [[Television Jamaica]]'s ER.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/ac/biography.html|title=Biography: Bryan Art|first=|last=reggaeville|publisher=}}</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 many other singles. However, Bryan Art'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, from "Brahyhan Art" to "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/pronounciaton 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=November 10, 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. 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|publisher=}}</ref> and re-titled it ''Bryan Art''.<ref>http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/.</ref> ''Bryan Art'' consisted 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), he formed The File 13 Band which consisted of a few talented young musicians he recruited from his [[Alma Mater|alma mater]]. Later that year, he released ''Fresh Start EP'' 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|publisher=}}</ref> and re-titled it ''Bryan Art'' with some changes to the track line up..<ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vpreggae.com/bryan-art-bryan-art/ |title=Bryan Art |website=VP Reggae |publisher=VP Reggae |access-date=November 10, 2016}} 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|alma mater]]. Later that year, he released ''Fresh Start EP'' on his own Junction Files Label.


===Career===
===Career===

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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

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

Background

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. Grant, the youngest of 12 children, was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. As a young boy, Grant 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 1980's and moved to Kingston, Jamaica, where he currently resides. In the mid `990's, 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

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/pronounciaton 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..Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Reggaeville,[4] Reggae France[5] and Irie Mag.[6] He has also been featured by several international blogs including Jamendo in 2014.[7] Today, Bryan Art has appeared on severeral Reggae/Dancehall Riddim compilation albums along with some of the leading Reggae Recording Artists. Bryan Art has become a household name. He is a respected artist and musician especially among his industry colleagues. Some of his music industry fans are Beres Hammond, Romain Virgo, Gentleman (musician), Alborosie and Luciano.

Discography

Albums

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

EPs
Title Release date Label Format
Knowledge Is The Power EP 07 Aug 2015 Junction Files Digital Distribution
Fresh Start E.P 20 Jun 2014 Junction Files Digital Distribution

Singles

Singles
Title Label Release year Format
Soon Come Back FiWi Music 2001 Vinyl
When Your Eyes Speak FiWi Music 2002 Vinyl
Stain Fiwi Music 2002 Vinyl
Hug Me Baby Fiwi Music 2002 Vinyl
Get Over It FiWi Music 2003 Vinyl
Never Throw My Love Acoustic Vibes 2003 Vinyl
Don't Come Knocking Fiwi Music 2003 Vinyl
Players Style Jah Snowcone 2003 Vinyl
Wrong Time Tuff Riddim 2004 Vinyl
Bonafide Fiwi Music 2004 Vinyl
Send Dem On Kirkledove Records 2004 Vinyl
Rocking The Blues FiWi Music 2004 Vinyl
Rock And Come In Fiwi Music 2004 Vinyl
Blazing Hot FiWi Music 2004 Vinyl
Get It Fiwi Music 2005 Vinyl
Get It Remix Cap Calcini 2005 Vinyl
Restrain The Youth Vertex Records 2005 Vinyl
Somewhere Jamplified Records 2008 Vinyl
Best Of My Love M Bass Productions 2008 Vinyl
Murder Dem A Play Andrew Khool Inc. 2009 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
Various Artists Compilations
Artist Title Song/s Release date Label
Various Artists Battlefield Riddim Girls Trod - (Battlefield Riddim) 2006 Tuff Riddim Records
Various Artists Nu Cinderella Sound String Up - (Black Cinderella Riddim) 2007 Andrew Khool Inc.
Various Artists Movements Riddim Somewhere - (Movements Riddim) 2008 Jamplified Records
Various Artists High Horse Riddim Undecided - (High Horse Riddim) 2010 Dejavu Lifestyle Records
Various Artists Stone Henge Riddim Best Of My Love - (Stone Henge Riddim) 2010 Jamplified Records
Various Artists Stronger Riddim Ready Or Not - (Stronger Riddim) 2010 Liveup Records
Various Artists 12 Disciples Of Trench Town You Got Me 2011 Triple L Records
Various Artists The Great Train See Dem A Watch - (The Great Train Riddim) 2011 Undeniable Records
Various Artists Global Selection Nah Fraid A Dem - (Global Riddim) 2011 House Of Riddim Records
Various Artists Reggaeville Riddim New Day (feat. Warrior King (musician)) - (Reggaeville Riddim) 2012 Oneness Records
Various Artists Overdue Riddim Dance Haffi Nice - (Overdue Riddim) 2013 Machete Records
Various Artists Be Thankful Riddim One Little Kiss - (Be Thankful Riddim) 2013 World Beat Music/Skinny Bwoy Jamaica
Various Artists Izes Riddim Charge - (Izes Riddim) 2014 RPR Music Production
Various Artists Sewage Breath Riddim (REMASTERED) So Much Trouble - (Sewage Breath Riddim) 2014 RPR Music Production
Various Artists Genesis Riddim Simmer Down (feat. Chantelle Ernandez) - (Genesis Riddim) 2015 Ali Mantardo Yoak Wilson
Various Artists Strength Up Riddim Let Them Play 2015 Reality Shock Records

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ "Bryan Art". Martists. Viacom International Inc. 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. ^ reggaeville. "Album-Review: Bryan Art - Bryan Art".
  5. ^ http://www.reggaefrance.com/video-en-clip-3831-bryan-art-knowledge-is-power.html
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ ""Always be yourself and listen to your heartbeat." - Bryan Art -".
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