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Look at this link ya'll...



Got Mojo?



Looks sweet!

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Go Mojo!

Here's a few pics:

[SistahD]

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Just to come back to the future... here's hoping Gramps joins us for discussion -soon!

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Kingston, Jamaica - June 30, 2009 - On a mission to "heal the world through music", 2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1, the highly anticipated solo-debut album from Gramps Morgan will be released exclusively on July 7th 2009 at grampsmorgan.com where fans can purchase the CD before the album's world-wide release on August 4th.


To commemorate his solo debut, Dada Son Entertainment will host a listening party for industry tastemakers and shakers on the 7th which also happens to be Gramps' birthday; festivities take place @ Club Pure in Jamaica.

In a time when reggae music is in a state of dejection and dancehall lyrics are redundant, Gramps Morgan proves positive music can still top the charts; and he did with 'Wash the Tears', the first single from the album. #1 in Canada for 4 consecutive weeks on CHRY 105.5 FM, 'Wash the Tears' also debuted at #8 on Under Pressure's Top 20 Singles Chart in Italy, before it began charting in Toronto, New York and South Florida simultaneously, peaking in the latter
two cities at the #3 & 4 spots, respectively. The video also debuted at #2 on Riddim Jamaica's Weekly Top 12 Video Chart.

Gramps Morgan remains dedicated to conscious Roots Reggae & Lovers Rock as he expands his horizons to new markets. Currently on India Arie's Soul Bird Tour, Gramps continues to impress audiences across North America with his distinctive sound. Gramps appears on "Therapy", the second single from Arie's "Testimony Vol.2 Love and Politics" album. In its first week of sales, 'Therapy' was the most downloaded track. Fans can look forward to the accompanying video soon. In the meantime, Gramps' reggae-remix of the song appears on 2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1.

Following the release of 2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1, Gramps Morgan will accompany John Legend and India Arie this summer on his Revolver Tour in addition to performing his own solo dates including: Chicago on July 4th; Atlanta on July 10th; Charlotte, North Carolina on July 11th. Canadians can look forward to his appearance in Toronto on Aug 2nd. Gramps will also appear on Buju Banton and Friends alongside his brother, Peetah Morgan, Burning Spear, Shabba Ranks, and Queen Ifrika at Madison Square Garden on August 7; Sept 6 at the award winning, Irie Jamboree, York College - Queens, New York. more concert listings

Most of 2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1 is self-produced though Gramps also collaborates with producers he's worked with in the past including Bobby "Digital" Dixon, Buju "Gargamel" Banton and Kemar "Flava" McGregor. He also collaborates with Grammy Award winning producer, Shannon Sanders.

2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1 takes a closer look at this burgeoning solo artist who has emerged ready to take things to another level. Fans can expect Vol. 2, a full R&B/Pop/Country album to be released in 2010.

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<span style="font-size: 14pt">Gramps Morgan at IRIE Music Festival Aug 2/09</span>




Ammoye and Gramps at Festival Launch

Toronto’s Reggae soulstress, Ammoye proved she’s set for her performance at the staging of the 8th annual Irie Music Festival. Singing three songs as a teaser, Ammoye had fans eager to see her full performance on Sunday August 2nd.

Upon hearing Ammoye’s vocals, Gramps Morgan said “Ammoye have ah nice voice fih real!”

Sponsored by one of Canada’s largest banks, the TD Canada Trust Irie Musical Festival will features performances by The Dragonaires, Fab 5, Toronto Mass Choir, Dubmatix and the headliner, Mr. Gramps Morgan. Performing with just a keyboard, Gramps sang the lead single, “Wash The Tears” from his album 2 Sides of My Heart which had fans wanting more. “I am happy to be here, and share good music with you,” said Gramps.



Gramps Morgan at Festival launch


Ammoye’s lead single entitled “Lost Love” has captured the attention of Canada’s Reggae elite as that song is one of the most played and requested Canada’s number one Rhythmic Station, Flow 93.5FM. Additional songs receiving attention include “Special Delivery,” and “Pretty Please.” The latter was recorded on the People’s Cry riddim for the Chiney K Productions imprint from Jamaica. The riddim also features performances from Sizzla, Anthony B, Konshens and Mighty Tolga from Germany.

At the media launch for the Irie Music Festival, Ammoye interacted with Gramps Morgan, and the two expressed interest in each others performance on Sunday!


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Gramps Morgan update!

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<span style="font-size: 14pt">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York, NY May 6, 2010
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&quot;He's been performing for years as a group member so he knows how to handle the stage and the audience well. His songs are well written and earn their place in the history of reggae music. He's on the top of his game at the moment and humble enough to respect the elders that taught him his craft. There is no stopping Gramps Morgan. The crew and I (The Reggae Spin) await the next instalment of his album.&quot; Kevin 'Keveon' Smith

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Gramps Morgan took home 3 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) recently including Best Song, Best New Entertainer, and Best Crossover Song. A member of the internationally renowned reggae band, Morgan Heritage, Gramps is no stranger to success.</span>


In 2009, after nearly three decades providing backing vocals for his brother and lead vocalist Peetah Morgan, Gramps took centre stage, reinventing himself and emerging as a burgeoning solo artist.


The first of his solo endeavours, 2 Sides of My Heart Vol.1 was released on his Dada Son Entertainment label. The album had one of the strongest debuts in reggae music history and Gramps' unprecedented promotional campaign included major tours with John Legend, India Arie and Buju Banton; in addition to sold out shows at Madison Square Garden and performances at major sporting events. It is for all of these reasons that Gramps was delighted to be recognized, as a &quot;new&quot; artiste in the Best New Entertainer category saying:


&quot;I really felt good about that one because of the amount of work &amp; research that went into the Soul Bird, Evolver and Rasta Got Soul tours. Being an entertainer with Morgan Heritage and now being an entertainer as Gramps Morgan, that's really big for me. I've learned so much from watching all of those people perform especially, John Legend.&quot;



Gramps went on to win Best Crossover Song for his reggae remix of &quot;Therapy&quot; featuring the soul-bird, R&amp;B sensation, India Arie. The collaboration was originally recorded on the multiple Grammy award winner's Testimony Vol. 2: Love &amp; Politics album. Each of his wins was special for various reasons. About Therapy he explains:


&quot;That song is really deep. It was just magic. The chemistry between me and India Arie is almost scary; it's like we've known each other for at least 25 years. The chemistry when we perform as well as when we're in the studio is amazing. It's just a strong, strong energy.


To have that song win best crossover was - WOW! She gave me a great opportunity and vice versa; we shared each other's fan bases. Jamaicans love India Arie. Winning album of the year in Jamaica and then winning best crossover song is BIG! She was happy, saying &quot;Gramps we won, we did it.&quot; She is a genuine, genuine sista so, big up to India Arie. &quot;


Further, it was his debut single &quot;Wash The Tears&quot; that scored his third award of the night for Best Song which seemed to culminate his solo journey thus far. Here Gramps admits:


&quot;When I released it, I wanted to share the power of overcoming, in the melody and in the words, with the world because of the state of the economy. Giving them a sense and reason and a purpose to push and hold on. Hope &amp; healing are the most important things about 2 Sides of My Heart Volume 1. That's the purpose of the album.

It seems in the time of our music, there's a lot of aggression and there's not enough love. If it's love, it's talking about sex. I wanted to bring back the original recipe of reggae music: it's about healing, fun, and love, and Jerk chicken, Red Stripe, you know, some ackee and salt fish and a ganja spliff.&quot;


At 6'2, in the prime of his life and career, this handsome crooner shows no signs of slowing down. Hours after the IRAWMAs Gramps was on set for his younger brother Laza's video shoot and the next day in Wyclef's New York studio recording with Peetah Morgan, J-Boog and Yami Bolo.

Plans to return to Africa and Europe remain in the pipeline for this summer and we await the results of the Reggae Music Achievement Awards (RMAA). Gramps was nominated in the &quot;International&quot; categories including &quot;Album and Artist of the Year&quot;. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Toronto on June 12th at the Jamaican Canadian Association.


Finally, Gramps' manager, Anthony Alexander wishes to extend a word of thanks on behalf of himself, Gramps Morgan and the entire management team stating:

&quot;Big up to all of the fans out there that voted for Gramps and helped us take home our 3 IRAWMA awards.


It is comforting to know that everyone is enjoying our work from the Dada Son family; these awards are truly the fruits of our labour and we look forward to continuing the works.&quot;

Another ROCKAZ Moment
Canadian songbird Tanya Mullings was in attendance at the IRAWMA


and when refelecting on Gramps' performance, she simply stated, &quot;he did amazing, he always does!&quot; Adding, &quot;...he was on a different level. It was star time! Being on tour with India Arie has brought him to a different level of performing.&quot;



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