Bryan Art
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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, reggae fusion, World Music |
Occupation(s) | Recording artist, singer musician, guitarist, producer |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | FiWi 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 Grass Roots Band. He was named Best New Artist for 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 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, 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 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 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. Bryan also filled in occasionally as a guitarist on tours with Black Uhuru.
Brah Yhan to Bryan Art transition
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In 2001, Bryan released his first single as a solo artist 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. 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.[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 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". He once again transitioned from "Brahyhan Art" to "Bryan Art" in 2009, after 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. In 2012, he registered his record label, Junction Files. In 2013, Bryan Art repackaged Bryan Art 20Ten[3] and re-titled it Bryan Art.[4] 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. Later that year, he released Fresh Start EP on his own Junction Files Label.
Career
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Bryan 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 events (appointed Reggae Month Ambassador for 2014). Bryan 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 from Nelly Furtado's "Turn Off The Light" (Reggae Mix), The Natty Bay Riddim from Nelly Furtado's "... On the Radio (Remember the Days)" and Queen Ifrica's hit song "Far Away" Acoustic remix. He has been featured in the top Reggae Magazines and websites such as Reggae United,[5] Reggaeville,[6] Reggae France[7] and Irie Mag.[8] He has also been featured by several international blogs including Jamendo in 2014.[9] 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. Bryan Art is hailed as one of the most underrated artists in modern Reggae[citation needed] and has collaborated with top artists such as Capleton, Queen Ifrica, Nadine Sutherland, Warrior King (musician) and Sizzla. He is currently working on tracks with Toots Hibbert.[10]
Discography
Albums
Title | Release date | Label | Format |
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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 |
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Knowledge Is The Power EP | 07 Aug 2015 | Junction Files | Digital Distribution |
Fresh Start E.P | 20 Jun 2014 | Junction Files | Digital Distribution |
Singles
Title | Label | Release year | Format |
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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 |
Featured in Compilations
Artist | Title | Song/s | Release date | Label |
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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
- 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
- ^ https://reggaemani.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/bryan-art-repackages-debut-album/
- ^ 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.