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| Dezarie |
| Fya |
| I Grade Records |
| 2002 |
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Real Audio |
Real Audio |
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Zion |
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9. |
Walk
Wid Me |
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Omega |
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10. |
Rebel |
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Don't
Cry |
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Jah
Throne |
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Most
High |
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Mind
Yu Own |
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Love
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Sing
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Flesh
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Iron
Sharpen Iron |
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Fya |
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Fya
Dub |
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All
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Liner Notes
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Dezarie's
spirit was resurrected on the exquisite island of St. Croix, where as a young princess she took
part in various church and school choirs that would later aid in developing her unique vocal
abilities. Through time and space she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where her teen
experiences would open up a new world where she discovered her life's duty was to sing. Along the
trod to spread the message of truth, she became inspired by an array of artists, such as The
Mighty Burning Spear, Vaughn Benjamin, Israel Vibration,
Culture and an array of other foundation roots singers. Despite the trials
and tribulations of everyday survival, through the grace of Jah she managed to capture the award
of Best New Female Reggae Artist 2001, in Atlanta, GA. Dezarie
commits her work to telling the truth to ones that have ears to hear by advocating herself as an
instrument of the Most High God. Dezarie's main goal is to broaden minds,
in the hopes of awakening weary souls from their sleeping slumbers to accompany her on a spiritual
journey to Zion on the train of Words, Prayers & Power.
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THANK YOUZ
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Firstly, I would
like to give eternal thanks unto the Most High Jah, Rastafari: Creator of all things.
Special thanks to Orville Brian, Ms. Zie, all my sisters by blood and spirit. I would also
give thanks to Tippy Alfred, Phil, Kenyatta, Bosie, Feijao, Sajata, Stacy Hodge, Glamorous
Records, Tuff Lion, Jah Soldias Crew, Ron Benjamin, Beastie, DD, Queen Rahsheeda, Laura Diaz, Andy
& to everyone that has showed me love in various ways. One Big Blessed Thanks to The
Lovely People of St. Croix for thier cherished support, advice and love. Blessed Love to the
VI, Jamaica, Atlanta, New York, Florida, and to All Africans, those at home and abroad. Jah
Rastafari, May Peace and Blessings Reign. |
Contact Info:
 I Grade Productions
P.O. Box 3281
Christiansted, St. Croix
U.S.V.I. 00820STX Tel: (340) 773-6628
USA Tel: (646) 226-1738 |
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refreshingly clean and pure new sound sweeping across the Caribbean. Emerging from
the Virgin Island of St. Croix comes Dezarie, the roots artist whose
hypnotic and tantalizing voice are featured on the critically acclaimed album FYA.
This recent collaboration between I Grade Records and the Midnite
band features 15 killer tracks that resonate with pure consciousness. Dezarie
has a mesmerizing voice that is more reminiscent of music originating from Africa than
reggae.
FYA is a musical masterpiece in which
syncopated guitar rhythms are interlaced with powerful bass lines creating a classic roots
style. Dezarie's mystical voice weaves through the rhythms to form an
exotic infiltrating musical experience. Dezarie exposes her
spiritual reverence on such powerful tracks as Zion, Most High
and Jah Throne, while crying out for upliftment and self determination on
Queen Omega and Mind Yu Own.
Though FYA is Dezarie's first
full-length album, her immaculate voice can also be heard on several songs from Nemozian
Rasta. This crucial I Grade Records release of last year
also features the musical mastery of Midnite. She captured the
award of Best New Reggae Artist at the 2001 Atlanta Caribbean Music
Awards.
Dezarie provides a breath of fresh air In an
industry sorely lacking in conscious roots music from the empresses. Her mysterious
vocal style are combined with incisive lyrics and wicked beats to make FYA
the first non-jamaican album to ever climb to the number one position in Ireggae's
Top Ten.
Daniel (RAW#495)
Ireggae.com
Reggae Vibes:
Dezarie’s capitivating
debut album "Fya" is a rather interesting album packed with
conscious and spiritual music, which heralds the arrival of a new female voice to the
roots scene. - More
Reggae Reviews:
Jaw-dropping is the word that first comes to mind when
describing newcomer Dezarie's debut Fya. With
lyrics and melodies penned by her and music constructed by I Grade and
members of Midnite, the songs on this album are nothing short of amazing. - More
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