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July 1, 2010 Clinark, The Reggae Torch, finally releases the Living in a Concrete Jungle (Aint that Something) Riddim featuring Richie Spice on a new EP. Nurture Projects Music announces the release of Clinark's (pronounced Klin_Ark ) new Reggae, Modern Culture, Riddim EP 'Concrete Jungle (Aint That Something/(Concrete Jungle) Riddim available on MP3 Download on iTunes & Amazon. Clinark: Bermudian/UK solo artist, singer/song writer/producer has released the following 9 tracks on EP: Aint That Something (Clinark) Radio Mix Riddim, Dub,Rub A Dub Mix, Raw Mix & Dub Organ Ride (Mafia & Clinark).Living In Concrete Jungle (Clinark & Richie Spice) Radio Mix, Dub & Rub A Dub Mix. The vinyl edition of Concrete Jungle and the Dub will be out shortly. Clinark has released the tracks from the demo stage to the final production with 7 previously unreleased versions of the 'Aint that' Riddim Over the 4 years that it took to bring the production out. the popular 'Concrete Jungle' & 'Aint that' songs were developed from the same riddim. 'Aint That' was originally a song that Clinark wrote on his own, independent label Nurture Projects Music, in 2005. It was one of the most favoured songs for a time amongst the few at the beginning. In 2008, Clinark approached Richie Spice's management about collaborating on another riddim for the album; Richie Spice decided that he wanted to use the 'Aint that 'riddim for a new collaoration. Clinark says' It was a dilemma at first, Richie came back with 'Concrete Jungle’ and it was outstanding but after all the work we had put into 'Aint that ' and the the fact that I loved singing the song,I couldn’t put it aside either, so after a discussion we agreed that we would use the same riddim for 2 songs on the album.' Credits: Executive Producer: Clinark (C.Dill) Producers: Leroy ‘Mafia’ Heywood’ & Dave ‘Fluxy’ Heywood.Production/Mixing Engineer: Carl ‘Dillie’ McLeod Recorded At Stingray Studios, London, UK. Recording Engineer (Tracks): Gussie P, Recorded At Mafia & Fluxy Studios, London, UK.Keyboards & Bass Guitar: Leroy ‘Mafia’ Heywood,Drums & Percussions: Dave ‘Fluxy’ Heywood,Riddim & Lead Guitar: Stanley Andrews,Backing Vocalists: Kofi & Barbara Knapp.All Tracks originally composed by Clinark,Original Demo Producer: Tony ‘Tec T’ Edwards, Mastered by Mike Caplin, Lion Fox Studio, Washington DC, USA, and Kevin Reeves, Universal Music Group. Aint That Something (Clinark)(C.Dill/JLEdwards) Nurture/BMI Living In Concrete Jungle (Clinark & Richie Spice) R.Bonner/M.Bonner) Nurture/Universal (c) (p) Nurture Projects Music Clinark's 'Journey to Foreign' album is available on CD and MP3 download. Copies are available in record shops and from clinark.com in the UK, ErnieB's in USA www.ebreggae.com or www.cdbaby.com/cd/clinark2. It is also available on digital download on various sites including iTunes, Amazon, and more. Samples are on www.myspace.com/Clinarkmusic Promo copies are available for review on request. More information can be found online at http://www.clinark.com June 25, 2010 -- Clinark (pronounced Klin_Ark) has recorded these songs on original tracks and not created Reggae versions as he did with previous tributes ‘I’ll Be There’ and ‘Smile’ (2009). Clinark, known as 'The Reggae Torch', says, ‘I wanted to do something different, a new tribute, so I felt the inspiration to do these tracks for Micheal Jackson It still feels like it was yesterday, that I just go the news about Michaels death. He was so special, his impact was so great on this world, he will never be forgotten.' Reggae Singer Clinark goes R&B for Michael Jackson Elaisha Santana sings in Spanish and English versions' of I Can't Stop Loving You'. She is based in Puerto Rico and runs Micheal Jackson fansite, mjjsite.org It has more than 4,000 followers including the members of the Jackson family. Clinark's version of 'Smile' came to their attention and they joined together to do the tribute ' I Just Can't Stop Loving You. Elaisha is busy today working today on an event called " Release a white balloon for MJ." Bermuda born Clinark, released a popular Reggae cover of ‘I’ll Be There,' another Jackson 5 classic. The song was just out on Pre- release in May 2009, sadly, just weeks later,Jackson died., the Official Music Video, for I'll Be There,’ a cover of the classic Jackson hit. I’ll Be There Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j7xJfjjGws Credits: ‘You Are Not Alone WRITER: R. KELLY PUBLISHER Represented by HFA UNIVERSAL MUSIC- Z SONGS OBO R. KELLY PUBLISHING INC Credits: 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You' Vocals:Clinark & Elaisha Santana English and Spanish/English Versions Writer: MICHAEL JOE JACKSON Publisher Represented by HFA WARNER-TAMERLANE PUB. OBO MIJAC MUSIC All tracks mastered at BluePro Studios, UK. 2009 Clinark voiced and produced the final mixes at Blu Pro Studios in London, UK working with Engineer, John Webber. The recording included the Souls of Prophecy Gospel Choir, and also an extra acoustic guitar mix from Stanley Andrews and a classical piano mix from Guy Barzily of the Souls of Prophecy Choir. Sam Gilly of the House of Riddim Studio in Austria produced the riddim track Clinark – The Reggae Torch SMILES again with a new pre-release. Clinark says ‘Thanks to all the fans who requested that I record this cover of 'Smile' as it was Michael’s favourite song.’ This was comes a few weeks after he released the cover of I'll Be There,' another Jackson 5 classic, sadly, just before Michael died. The ‘Lovers Rock’ style single with various mixes will be available in shops in November 2009 and on MP3 download from ITunes, Napster, CD Baby and Amazon. The tracks are released under Clinark’s own label, Nurture Projects Music. Nurture Projects Music Presents: smile by Clinark 1.Smile Radio Mix 3:46 2.Smile Acoustic Guitar Mix Feat. Stanley Andrew 4:03 3.Smile Classical Piano Mix Feat. Guy Barzily 4:06 4.Smile Dub Mix 3:27 5.Instrumental Mix 3:44 Credits Radio/Dub/Instrumental Mix House of Riddm Band Guitars: Herb Pirker Keyboards: Parvez Syed Bass: Manfred Scheer Drums: Percussion-Sam Gilly Recorded by Sam Gilly at House of Riddim Studio, Austria Lead Vocal: Clinark (C.Dill) Backing Vocals: Souls of Prophecy Gospel Choir Choir Director/Backing Vocals: Jay Kamiraz Backing Vocals: Guy Barzily, Stephen Granville & Ife Sekoni Recorded at BluePro Studios, UK Mastered at; BluePro Studios, UK Engineer: John Webber Cover Versions of 'Smile' Produced by Clinark Executive Producer: Clinark Composer: Charles Chaplin Author: Parsons Geoffrey Claremont Author: John Turner Publisher: BOURNE CO Final Shares: BOURNE MUSIC LTD Clinark's New Single: "I'll Be There " Available July 2009 Artist: Clinark - Feat Adele Reggae Cover of the Jackson 5 classic Format MP3 Download available in July 09 Drums: Dave Fluxy Heywood Bass: Leroy Mafia Heywood Riddim and Lead Guitar: Stanley Andrews Backing Vocals: Adele Harley Recording Engineer:Carlton Dillie Mcleod Mixed at Stingray Studio by: Carlton Dillie Mcleod Recorded at: Stingray Studio UK Produced by Clinark, Mafia and Fluxy Executive Producer: Clinark Dill Mastered by Kevin Reeves at: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NYC Written by B. Gordy/W. Hutch/B. West/H. Davis Published by JOBETE MUSIC/ EMI MUSIC R.I.P Michael Jackson Musical Icon ...... ......�.. ......CLINARK...... ......THE REGGAE TORCH...... ..Bermuda born Reggae artist Clinark, has finally achieved a lifetime goal – a self penned album ‘Journey to Foreign’ under his own indie label ‘Nurture Projects Music’ (2008). It’s almost 4 years in the making, which saw him make a difficult journey from paradise (Bermuda) to sing in the UK in 2004. Clinark launched his album� on a beautiful beach (Snorkel Park)� in Bermuda with the support of featured artist Gramps Morgan and Peetah Heritage of the worlds top� Reggae Band Morgan Heritage serenading the event with the lead collaboration ‘Life in the Ghetto’.�.. ..�.. ..Clinark, (real name Clinarke Dill), also sang under the name of Dill-in -Jah and is often compared to the late Garnett Silk �with� his ability to span all ranges extending to tenor, coupled with the captivating� spiritual stage presence reminiscent of Marley has, brought together this classic work and also feat. Richie Spice, Luciano, Maxi Priest, Kofi, Brinsley, Forde (Aswad) and Irie Love, Troy Anthony, Fantan Mojah. Clinark said 'Wow, it’s been a great 4 year struggle to bring the album out, Mafia & Fluxy and Dillie at Stingray, helped me to produce something so amazing, with all the musicians and artists that believed in me and worked on the project, I feel that they really understood my work and brought it out at its best.' The official video for Life in the Ghetto is featured on You Tube and� on rotation on Tempo Channels and on Reggae Top Ten Video Alley and various network channels... ..�.. ....Background.... ..So what has happened to lead this artist from Bermuda to the heights of Roots & Culture & Lovers Rock, Reggae Music? Why was his journey so difficult than most? What we are sure of is that Clinark, as humble and as talented as he is, certainly possesses the gift of composing music and song. In Feb 2009 he won best song in the �VH1 S ong of the Year contest for ‘As a Man I Weep’ a track from �the ‘Journey’ album featuring Maxi Priest... ..�.. ....Bermuda.... ..Bermuda is a group of small island in the Atlantic ocean several hundred miles from� birth of Reggae in Jamaica, however even though Bermuda remains a British Colony, the most favoured music is predominately reggae, although R&B is having a major impact. Recently we have seen the rise of another Bermudian artist; Collie Budzz and so too rising Reggae Gospel star Troy Anthony, who also features on the ‘Journey’ Album. So how did a son of Seven Day Adventists get to have such a driving passion for Reggae? �Clinark says ‘From an early age, I used to have a recurring dream of conversing with Bob Marley on a mountain top, with his children by his side.��.. ..�.. ....Youth Creation.... ..Clinark sang and played keyboards and drums in Youth Creation Band from he was 15 years. The band gained much recognition and a single was released called 'Come in de land'(1985) culminating in an album in 1987 called 'Jah is on our Side.'� Clinark wrote and sang lead �and backing vocals, played key boards drums on some of the tracks: 'The love that I feel', 'We must fight against Apartheid', Worldwide Problems' and ‘'Drug Population.’ Coincidently the band also opened shows with Aswad, Third World, Steel Pulse, Dennis Brown and more and we find that he lists these performers in his repertoire of covers and cites these artists as his main influences for his music today... ..�.. ....Studio Six .... ..�Later he joined the Studio Six Band (1990 to 1993) performing as a singer and keyboard player he later joined the Jahstice Band (1994 to 1998)..... In 1997, the band began work on an album. Clinark wrote some of the songs� 'Strugglin,'� 'Give Thanks & Praises' and ' More and More.' A couple of other songs 'One Love One Destiny’, (which became an anthem for the band) and 'Can't Let Go'� Unfortunately, the album remained unfinished as the other lead vocalist/songwriter left the band shortly after the initial recording, Clinark decided to leave the band at the end of 1999. ...... ..�.. ........Vertigo ........ ..The year 2000 was a more desperate time for Clinark. He was suddenly struck down with a mysterious debilitating illness. This left him incapacitated with sudden bouts of nausea & dizziness and inability to walk. He was bed ridden and unable to work for several months. � Doctors were baffled. Eventually, in 2002, Clinark was finally diagnosed as suffering with a severe vertigo symptoms. Clinark sought relief from a naturopath and eventually he saw a gradual decline in his symptoms. He was then able to run a small import business called. Riviera Roots Wear which sold wholesale and retail cultural goods and herbal products and continues as an online store today... ..�.. ....Dill-in-jah.... ..Astonishingly, Clinark's voice remained in full form. In 2003 he was asked by his lifelong friend, and former Jahstice keyboard player and songwriter, Antwon Pitt, to form a duo called African Descendants. The duo created a large catalogue of songs, (some as yet to be released and recorded). Offers from producers in Jamaica, and the reggae fraternity in Europe and USA came in, but Clinark was not yet fully recovered. Despite this, Clinark was still able to put out a sell out single in 2004. Clinark released for the hit single ' Dem Come' (10") which he sang under the name of 'Dill-in-jah' on the 'Dread Unity' label in the UK. It caused a great stir with sound systems in Europe, fans called him the 'The New Garnett Silk. '.. ..�.. ....Journey to Foreign.... ..In 2004, planned trip for the Clinark & Pitt to record in Jamaica was postponed. So Clinark decided to take up an invitation from his new manager, Juliet Edwards to go to London, England. The plan was for Clinark to record a couple of tracks with her brother's drummer and producer, 'Tony 'Tech- T' Edwards and Rob Edwards Jnr.� Clinark travelled to the UK in December 2004. Miraculously, Clinark's symptoms reduced further,���he was barely able to walk short distances but the cooler climate suited his condition. This team eventually came together to form the independent record label, Nurture Projects Music... ..�.. ..�.. ....Clinark Live.... ..He �also reverted back to his real name ' Clinark' . His�visits �produced a buzz of excitement in the studio, producers .These short sessions in the studio proved that the fire was just been lit on this talented artist. Clinark says ' We just got together and everything just worked.� It was something I had been waiting for, for so long and all the ingredients were there.'� A plan was hatched to record an album. This became the ‘Journey’ album project Clinark and Juliet immediately got to work on writing songs for the project. Clinark learned to build his tracks digitally. By 2006 Clinark teamed up with UK recording with producers, Mafia and Fluxy in April 2006. �Shortly after a live recording of Clinark at the prestigious Dutch venue 'Groene Engel ' in Oss, Miraculously his recording captured the first performance perfectly by sound engineer Sander Hartman. The demand for the copies of the performance became so great that it w released. This became ‘Clinark Live in Holland with Poor Man Friend’ band, the first product under the Nurture Projects Label. So now we have 2 classic works from this talented artist... ..�.. ..Nurture Projects Music... ..Artist Website: �..www.clinark.com.... ..Profiles: ..www.myspace.com/clinarkmusic.... ..�.. ..�.. ..�.. ....Nurtute Projects� Music:.... ..Artist Management, Publishers, Booking Agency and Distribution.. ..�.. ....Contact..:.. ..Juliet Edwards�� 44 0 20 8804 2367... ..Bookings for gigs/ PA’s.. ..Dubplates & Specials.. ..Media Interviews.. ..�.. ..�Email: ..Info@clinark.com.... ..��� .. ..Clinark's Discography.. .. .. ....Clinark has been involved in the following releases. .... .. ....Journey To Foreign� Album� Format CD & MP3.. Released Nov 2008 .. 1. Life In The Ghetto Remix Clinark Feat. Peter & Gramps Morgan� .... .... ....See Video ..http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ew44lVq3I7M...... ........(C.Dill/JL Edwards/R. Morgan/P. Morgan)Nurture Projects BMI/ASCAP/ACOA/Heartical.. 2. Nowhere TV (Clinark Feat. Fantan Mojah) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards/O.Moncrieffe)Nurture/BMI.. 3. Aint That Something (Clinark) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards)Nurture/BMI.. 4. Living In Concrete Jungle (Clinark & Richie Spice) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards/ R.Bonner/M.Bonner)Nurture/Universal.. 5. Journey To Foreign (Clinark) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards)Nurture/BMI.. 6. Choices (Clinark) (C.Dill/JLEdwards)Nurture/BMI.. 7. Angel Eyes (Clinark) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards/L.Heywood/D.Heywood) Nuture/BMI/Mafflux Songs.. 8. As A Man I Weep (Clinark Feat. Maxi Priest) .. MAXI PRIEST & MAX ELLIOTT appear Courtesy Of Level Vibes Records Ltd. .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards) Nurture/BMI/ Level Vibes Records Ltd. (COSCAP).. Vocal Production (Maxi): Livingstone Brown at The Boogie Lab.. 9. Beautiful Island Remix (Clinark) (C.Dill/JLEdwards) Nurture/BMI.. 10. Sign Of The Times (Clinark Feat Troy Anthony) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards) Nurture/BMI.. 11. Colonized Remix (Clinark) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards)Nurture/BMI.. 12. Vision (Clinark) (C.Dill/JL Edwards)Nurture/BMI.. 13. Oh What A Blessing (Clinark) (C.Dill/JLEdwards) Nurture/BMI.. 14. Brown Eyes (Clinark Feat Kofi) (C.Dill/JL Edwards) Nurture/BMI/Mafflux.. 15. Runaway Remix (Clinark) (C.Dill/JLEdwards)Nurture/BMI.. 16. Dem Come Remix 2008(Clinark) (C.Dill) Nurture/BMI.. 17. Glorify (Clinark Feat. Luciano) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards/ J.W. McClymont)Nurture/BMI/Jahmessenjah.. 18. Its True (Clinark Feat. Irie Love) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards/I.Richards)Nurture /BMI/ ASCAP/Irielove Music.. 19. Inspiration Prayer Remix (Clinark Feat. Brinsley Forde) .. (C.Dill/JLEdwards/B.Forde)Nurture /BMI/ASCAP.. 20. Lord's Prayer Remix (Clinark)Trad/Music Arranged by C.Dill) Nurture/BMI�����...... ..�.. ....Released Dec 2006�� CD FORMAT.... ....Album: Clinark Live in Holland with Poor Man Friend Band.. Venue: Groene-Engel, Oss, Holland, May 5th 2006..... ....Label: Nurture Projects.. ....1.��� HEATHEN���� (Written by Bob Marley) .. 2.��� DEM COME (Written by Clinarke Dill) .. 3.��� LIFE IN THE GHETTO� (Written by Clinarke Dill & Juliet L Edwards) .. 4.��� RUNAWAY��� (Written by Clinarke Dill & Juliet L Edwards).. 5.��� COLONISED (Written by Clinarke Dill & Juliet L Edwards) .. 6.��� BEAUTIFUL ISLAND (Written by Clinarke Dill & Juliet L Edwards) .. 7.��� FIRE BUN (Written by Clinarke Dill & Juliet L Edwards) .. 8.��� INSPIRATION PRAYER (Written by Clinarke Dill & Juliet L Edwards) .. 9.��� LORD’S PRAYER (Arrangement� by Clinarke Dill) .... ..�.. ....Released:� 2004� .... ..Single: Dem Come� (10'').... ....Label:� Dread Unity.. Written by Clinarke Dill� - Sung under the name of 'Dill-in-jah'.. .. ....Released 1997 Title: Reggae Ambassador Album.. Label: Vibe Tribe Records. Clinark sang lead on these tracks;....1. One Love, One Heart, One Destiny - Clinarke.... ....2�Can't Let Go - Clinarke featuring R u n k s i e.. .... ....3. Give Thanks & Praises - Clinarke���������� .... .... ��������������������������������������������������� .... ....Released 1987.. ....Jah's on our Side� Album CD format .. Youth Creation Band��.. Label: EDMAR .. 8 tracks on the album .. Clinark wrote and these 4 songs and sang as lead..... ....1. The Love That I Feel .. 2.� We Must Fight Against Apartheid .. 3. World Wide Problems.. 4. Drug Population.. .... ....Released 1985 ....Single:� Come�in a de land .. Youth Creation Band .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......New myspace layouts everyday.............. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .............. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Members
Clinark is a solo artist
Influences
God, Bob Marley, Aswad, Martin Luther King ,Jackson 5, My Late Father,
Sounds Like
Garnett Silk,Bob Marley,David Hinds,Morgan Heritage, Al Cambpell,
Sumber :
http://www.myspace.com/clinarkmusic
