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l'm a Reggae artist based in Cape Town who's love for the arts started from community theatre.  Born and bred in Gugulethu (a township in Cape Town) got toasted and butterd in Johannesburg.  Started recording in 1996 with a group called Skeem. 

ln Cape Town 2003 Worked in African Dope Soundsystem an Eletro Dub Reggae Dancehall Compilation as an mcee and as a bassist, along side artists like Black DillinJah, Zoro, Chronic Clan, Crosby, JJ Jessey Don, Red Lion, Juanthyme and DJ Dope.  Later worked and performed along side Godessa and recorded with the crew members at High Voltage. 

2004 l released my debut Soul Afro Reggae Dancehall album called ''20-5-2-1 Manifesto''.  Since the release l have performed in few places like Wurzburg Afrika Festival 2005 with artists like Gentleman, Queen Omega, Rita and Julian Marley. 

ln Rototom 2006 along side Capleton, Luciano, Morgan Heritage, Toots, Andrew Tosh, Third World, Alpha Blond, Tiken Jah, Groundation, Gladiators, Burning Spear just to mention a few. 

Work with community and youth projects to increase awareness about tings and tings...use music, poetry, theatre and Afrikan & township dance as mediums in my workshops. 

Wanna record with as many artists as possible and continue developing oneself and those in need of it.