Bryan Art
Bryan Art | |
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 Bryan Art by Bryan Art press release photo | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bryan Joseph Grant |
| Also known as | Brah Yhan, Brahyhan Art, 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, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | FiWi Music, Junction Files |
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 and was named Best New Artiste for the year 2002 by Television Jamaica's ER (Entertainment Report).[1]
Biography
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. 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 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.
Brah Yhan to Bryan Art transition
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).[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, 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 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",[3]. 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.
Career
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,[4] Reggaeville,[5] Reggae France[6] & Irie Mag.[7] He has also been featured by several international blogs including Jamendo in 2014.[8] 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.[9]
Discography
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
| Title | Release date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start E.P | 20 Jun 2014 | Junction Files | Digital Distribution |
Singles
- When Your Eyes Speak - 2001
- Stain - 2002
- Get Over It - 2003
- Never Throw My Love - 2003
- Don't Come Knocking - 2003
- Players Style (feat. Lenn Hammond) - 2003
- Wrong Time - 2003
- Bonafide - 2004
- Send Dem On - 2004
- Rocking The Blues - 2004
- Rock and Come In - 2004
- Blazing Hot - 2004
- Get It - 2005
- Get It (Nyahbingie Remix) - 2005
- Restrain The Youth - 2005
- 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
| 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 | Aki Records |
| 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 |
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/.
- ^ http://unitedreggae.com/artists/b/bryan-art,2318/sampler/
- ^ http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/bryan-art/release/bryan-art-bryan-art/ac/artistReleases/lead/review.html
- ^ http://www.reggaefrance.com/video-en-clip-3831-bryan-art-knowledge-is-power.html
- ^ http://www.iriemag.com/featured/bryan-art/
- ^ http://blog.jamendo.com/2014/05/bryan-art.html
- ^ Ibidem.