Rob Symeonn
Rob Symeonn, a rising star in the reggae world, is committed to helping return reggae to its roots. Using his timeless voice and songwriting skills, he has been building a successful career and is now positioned to join the international reggae scene. Reflecting his strong moral beliefs, Symeonn's lyrics bring a positive and conscious message to his listeners. His first single on Easy Star Records, "Anything for Jah," is a rockers anthem, expressing not only Rasta devotion to Jah but a spiritual message that is universally relevant. Singing in a roots style--evocative of the original sounds of artists such as Bob Marley, Hugh Mundell, and Fred Locks--Symeonn, like those who came before him, understands that a universal message and a catchy song will best spread Jah's words of love. Symeonn made his debut as a singer for the One Love International sound system. From there, he has steadily built a following among Caribbean reggae fans in New York. It was while he was honing his skills at Freedom International and Macca Bee sound systems that he first met and worked with fellow Easy Star recording artist Ruff Scott in 1986. Arriving in the U.S. in 1978, Symeonn made his home in Flatbush, Brooklyn, or as he likes to describe it, "a little Caribbean." He is proud to have performed with Tiger, Yellowman, Sister Carol and Tony Rebel, among other reggae stars. Symeonn listens to as many different musical styles as possible to broaden his approach to singing. "Living in Brooklyn has exposed me to so many different musical vibes," he says. "I listen to everything I can."

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Redbud Releases:
RB7-006 "Chosen One" Ticklah / Rob Symmeon
RB7-010 COLD OUTSIDE/RISE 7" 45

Richie Phoe
Hailing from from Brighton, England by way of Southend and Portsmouth, Richie has been producing music and and Djing reggae in clubs, bars and radio for more than a decade.

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Redbud Releases:
RB7-011

TICKLAH
Ticklah aka Victor Axelrod is best known in reggae circles for his production on Easy Star's Dub Side Of The Moon, and being the brain-child of the Roots Combination. He is also a member of the Brooklyn based afrobeat ensemble Antibalas and one half of the dub unit Strikkly Vikkly who has released on Stubborn Records in addition to their release "Isso" on Redbud. He is also well known for his years of collaboration on remixes and originals productions with DJ Spinna. Most notably being the international underground classic remix of Shaun Escofferey's "Days Like This". He also produced both the Rob Symeonn 45s that Redbud has released, "Chosen One" and "Cold Outside".

Redbud Releases:
RB7-003 -006 / -010

Apeanaut
Apeanaut (AKA- Andy Avitabile & Tim Wagner) has been gaining momentum over the past five years as a hip-hop infused reggae and electro experiment. Tim and Andy met in wintery Buffalo NY years before, where they laid the groundwork for their Games: E.P. on New Breed Records. Back then, they were called Lunar Deep. "Demon Attack" was their first project together and that's all it took for New Breed's DJ Smash to sign them. Half-a decade later, Brooklyn based producers-turned-DJs, Apeanaut has turned it on at events such as Flavorpill's Circa79, and venues such as Bar 169, The Royale, Southpaw, Halcyon, The Frying Pan, Last Exit, Denzien Lounge and Pianos. Their "Fit For The Fire" mega-mix has gained a deal of attention as an unprecedented array of politics and mashups.

Redbud Releases:
RB7-001 "Let Us Go" promo - not for sale
RB12-005 Fever E.P.
RB7-007 "Wargames"

Chicus
Redbud's founder, chicus has been a long-time afficianado of reggae, dancehall and breaks. He's traveled worldwide delivering his special blend of rare and curious grooves. Spinning in places such as: Copenhagen, Berlin, Vienna, UK, etc. as well as venues closer to home: Turntables on the Hudson, Kush,Halcyon, Open Air, Bar 169, Denzien Lounge, Lotus, etc. . Chicus has been responsible for steering production on just about every Redbud release and will continue to guide Redbud into the future with its unique blend of homegrown jamaican inspired dance grooves.

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Redbud Releases:
RB7-001 "Goodbye" - The Navigators
RB7-004 "Dem Girls" - featuring Mahlon Stewart & Zege

Mahlon Stewart
Mahlon Stewart knows the importance of heritage, coming from a long line of Jamaican singers including father Roman Stewart and uncle Tinga Stewart. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Jamaica enabled Mahlon to capture reggae, soul, R&B and dancehall trends and styles as they emerged from their respective communities. He has taken that knowledge and created a dynamic musical bridge between R&B and Reggae. In 1989, while living in St. Anns, Jamaica during hurricane Gilbert, Mahlon had an epiphany that he was finally ready to reach for his musical dream. Upon returning to the United States, he began performing his unique brand of music throughout the country, sharing the stage with such renown artist as Frankie Paul, Little John, Dennis Brown, Johnny Osbourne, Garnet Silk, Beenie Man, Barrington Levy and John Holt. It was at this time that people began to notice Mahlon's signature sound which blended the urban with the tropical. Mahlon Stewart performed alongside Sly & Robbie & the Taxi Connection @ The Annual Bob Marley Day Festival - Sunday February 15, 2004 at Long Beach Arena-Long Beach, CA

Redbud Releases:
RB7-004 "Dem Girls" - featuring Zege
(E.P. due this fall with remixes of "Dem Girls" by Emo, Al-Haca Sound System, Chicus & Tim Wagner of Apeanaut

Victor Rice
Victor Rice has been one of the most influential producers and musicians in the ska and reggae scene during the last couple of years. He is not only well-known in busy New York City, but even in Brasil - where he also has a place of residence - and throughout Europe and especially Germany, where you can get in touch with his works in many ways; either as long-time bass player of The New York Ska Jazz Ensemble or as producer of numerous records, e.g. by Dr. Ring-Ding & The Senior Allstars, who flew him in in 2001 to dub and remix their album "Pick Up The Pieces". He was involved in over 30 albums since 1996 as producer or bassist, for these other bands besides the ones mentioned above, The Stubborn All-Stars, The Scofflaws, Skavoovie & The Epitones, The Slackers and The ToastersThe legendary bass player and producer, Victor Rice has been involved in so many significant and classic ska albums. It is a testament to how important he is to the scene his vast resume. However, despite being so prolific in his abilities to work with ska bands of all styles, and as a musician for other's projects, Rice, who is a songwriter himself, is working to establish himself as such.

Redbud Releases:
RB7-003 The Victor Rice Dubs "Isso" & "Rude Meat Dub" - StrikklyVikkly & 33Hz respectively.

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Redbud Releases:
RB7-003 - b side