Live Interview with Chezidek 16th Feb 2020

LIVE Interview with Chezidek 16th Feb 2020 – Live on the Keep It Real Show with the Godfather @ 1pm (UK Time)

We eagerly await to hear from Chezidek, for the first time on Skyline Radio. He has a rich catalogue of music spanning 20 years, with many notorious combinations, 11 Studio Albums and hundreds of hit songs.

Chezidek is one of the few roots singer who sticks to the conscious side of the music and never change. As a youth, coming from the home of the Honourable Marcus Garvey, Robert Nesta Marley and Burning Spear, Chezidek was influenced by the ancient Rastafarian tradition and his African roots. A man of righteousness inspired by the Most High Jah Rastafar I.

After finishing school he performed on sounds systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and Djing at many various dances and talent shows.

PROFILE

Chezidek the Herbalist! Rastafari roots and culture singer from St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica. Chezidek emerged on the scene in 2002 with his first album “HARVEST TIME” (Vp records), produced by Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell (X-terminator Rec). Chezideks’ unique voice and melodies emulate cultural, spiritual and sometimes political mellotones. The topics he has touched on have earnt him a place in the heart of Reggae fans not only at home in Jamaica but all over the world.

In 2004, Chezidek made his first hit song “Leave di Trees” a song he recorded for Hugh Miller (Our Promotion Label). Leave De Trees topped the Reggae Charts and made him a house-hold name in Jamaica, the Caribbean and everywhere reggae music plays.

“Leave The Trees”

In 2007 he released his 3rd album “Inna de Road” (Greensleeves Records) produced by Bobby Konders of Massive B Records. This album scored big hits like:

“Inna De Road”

“Dem A Fight We”

“Call Pon Dem”

This album remains one of the most loved roots and culture albums of today

TOURS

Chezidek has performed for thousands of reggae fans in Jamaica, Caribbean USA and Europe and on most of the major Reggae Festivals. He has performed on major events such as Magnum Sting, Teen Splash, Dancehall Jam Jam, Bob Marley Tribute, Tribute to Peter Tosh, Rebel Salute and Western Consciousness. Chezidek was awarded Best New Artist by the Jamaica Federation of Music and Affiliated Artiste (JFM) for Middlesex (County).

He has worked with popular producers such as Bobby Digital, Don Carleon, Sly and Robbie, just to name a few. He has also had opportunities to work with European based producers like Jah Solid Rock, with whom he released two albums “for Chezidek “JUDGEMENT TIME”, and “THE ORDER OF MELCHEZEDIK” which was released April 16 2013.

Chezidek album “FREEDOM FIGHTERS” released August 6, 2013, produced by One Drop records out of California. This album is another chapter from the book of the spiritual chanter; Chezidek the Herbalist, the Environmentalist, the Italist, the Defender of Cannabis, sharing his songs of redemption made available for all reggae fans worldwide.

Chezidek - Harvest Time

LATEST PROJECT

The latest full studio album is “Irie Day” an album with island vibes! With Irie Day, we are invited to get into the sunshine groove and let our souls hang loose. This new album seems to be inspired by light and love alone.

Released under his own label Chezi Berry Records, the ten tracks included are produced by the artist himself for a big part, with the notable exception of No Blame by Irie Ites Records (who created some amazing horn sections here) and Journey (on the Better Days riddim by Oneness Records), which is out on video as well.

Irie Day is the perfect soundtrack for a mild evening on the terrace, the beach or wherever you might enjoy your after hours. If you listen closely, you will even hear crickets and cicadas chirping in the background, a sound typical for those warm Jamaican nights. Hear Chezidek himself go through this album “IRIE DAY” track by track:

“Irie Day”

Chezidek - Irie Day

In 2019 Chezidek linked up with a French reggae band called the Ligerians and dropped a big song in October 2019 called “Beat Dem” a sample of whats to come from the forthcoming album (March 2020) called “TIMELESS”

“Beat Dem”

Available March 2020, ‘Timeless’ by Chezidek & The Ligerians

Chezidek continues on his spiritual, musical journey with the message of righteousness and justice, through the powers of the Most High Jah Rastafari. We hope you can support the interview by tuning in to the UK’s hottest reggae radio station. Log it, put it in your Diary!