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Everton Blender
One of the few Jamaican singers to truly bridge the gap between the roots and dancehall reggae styles is the man known as Everton "Blender." When reggae fans hear the opening notes of "Lift Up Your Head," "Ghetto People Song," "Blend Dem," etc., they instantly recognize these songs as the cultural anthems of our time. The large number of hits Everton has accrued is most impressive for an artist who has been in the business for such a seemingly short period of time. But like many of Jamaica's biggest musical stars, the road to fame wasn't a short or easy one.

Everton Williams was born in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, but grew up in Kingston 13 on Maxfield Avenue. Everton worked as a painter, construction worker, and decorator, but he realized that the strong chemicals he was working with were not good for his voice or his health in general. With divine help and direction, he decided to leave his job to pursue a singing career. In 1980, he met Phyllis Thompson (who would later become his wife), and moved back to Clarendon. In 1985, Everton and Phyllis' first child, Isha, was born.

Although Everton had recorded a handful of singles for various producers, he had yet to score with a hit on the island. But that was all about to change in 1991 he voiced the autobiographical "Create a Sound." The song described Everton's experiences in the music business and with the Rasta faith. It was released the following year on the Star Trail label, and it was Everton Blender's first hit. Everton continued to record for Star Trail, who had a distribution deal with Heartbeat Records. 1994's Lift Up Your Head (HB 169) was Everton's full length debut, and featured "Create a Sound," along with the hits, "Family Man," "Bring di Kutchie," "My Father's Home," "Gwaan Natty," and the title track, which would go on to become one of the biggest anthems of the 1990's.

Everton continued to record for Star Trail and other labels, scoring hits including "Blend Dem," "World Corruption," "Bob Marley," "Piece of the Blender," "The Man," and "Coming Harder," all collected on the 1996 album, Piece of the Blender: The Singles (HB 209). At this time, Everton decided to take charge of his career and start his own label, which he named Blend Dem Productions. He began to finance most of his own recordings, a move that proved to heighten tension between him and many who wished to control the music production and promotion on the island. But he persevered, knowing that being in control of his career was the right decision, and his relationship with Heartbeat became even stronger. In 1999, Heartbeat released Everton Blender's first album of Blend Dem productions, Rootsman Credential (HB 227). Alongside boom shots like "Ghetto People Song," "Why Do We Have to War," and "False Words" was Everton's own productions including "Slick Me Slick," "These Hands," and many more strong statements of Everton's faith and will to succeed. Since the release of Rootsman Credential, Everton has toured the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean-establishing himself as one of the top touring forces from Jamaica. Live at the White River Reggae Bash (HB 242) captures Everton performing his most popular material with the Blend Dem band.

As the millennium came to a close, Heartbeat released an album of new Blend Dem productions that includes top acts riding Everton Blender produced rhythms. Dance Hall Liberation (HB 246) features Anthony B, Tony Rebel, Louie Culture, Richie Spice, Everton Blender, daughter Isha, and others. Everton was also executive producer on Richie Spice's debut album, Universal (HB 103), and plays a role in Spanner Banner's new release, Real Love (HB 249).

Blender's album released in 2001, Visionary (HB 254), consisted of his trademark conscious commitment over sizzling roots and dancehall self-productions. With guest appearances by Bennie Man, Anthony B, Tony Rebel, and Marcia Griffiths along with Everton's own strong performance, the album garnered favorable reviews throughout the music press. 2001 and 2002 also marked excellent touring year for Blender, where he headlined several major reggae events.

King Man (HB 258) is the latest work of Blend Dem Productions. Coming out in August, King Man is the next installment in Blender's legacy of excellent reggae music for the discerning listener. Expect to see Everton Blender somewhere near you as he tours later this year to support the release.

FormatTitleArtistLabelYearAvailabilityPrice
CD
A Piece Of The Blender: The Singles (1996)
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available - Lower Price
$13.99
CD
It's My Time
Everton Blender
Explorer
Back in Stock
$9.99
CD
King Man
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available - Lower Price
$13.99
CD
Lift Up Your Head (1994)
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available - Lower Price
$13.99
CD
Live At The White River Reggae Bash
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available - Lower Price
$13.99
CD
Rootsman Credential (1999)
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available - Lower Price
$13.99
CD
Visionary
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available
$13.99
CD
Visionary (Cutout)
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available
$10.99
FormatTitleArtistLabelYearAvailabilityPrice
LP
A Piece Of The Blender: The Singles (1996)
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Back Order
$11.99
Sorry
LP
King Man
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Back in Stock
$13.99
LP
Rootsman Credential (1999)
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Back Order
$11.99
Sorry
LP
Visionary
Everton Blender
Heartbeat
Available
$13.99
FormatSong NameRecordArtistLabelYearAvailabilityPrice
10"
Babylon Get A Blow Chuck Fender - Locks A Flow; Gussie P, Mafia & Fluxy - Dub / Everton Blender - Babylon Get A Blow; Gussie P, Mafia & Fluxy - Dub
Everton Blender
Cousin
2003-01-01
Back Order
$10.99
Sorry
FormatSong NameRecordArtistLabelYearAvailabilityPrice
12"
Talk Dem A Talk Everton Blender - Talk Dem A Talk / Ed Robinson - The Best Gonna Come
Everton Blender
Top Rank
1994-01-01
Back Order
$6.99
Sorry
12"
Why Do We Have To Wa Marcia Griffiths, Bounty Killer - Mi She Adore / Everton Blender - Why Do We Have To Wa
Everton Blender
Silver B
Back Order
$6.99
Sorry
FormatSong NameRecordArtistLabelYearAvailabilityPrice
7"
Babylon A Flow Everton Blender - Babylon A Flow / Frankie Paul - Concrete Jungle
Everton Blender
Cousin
2007-01-01
Back Order
$5.29
Sorry
7"
Blend Them Everton Blender - Blend Them
Everton Blender
Black Scorpio
1994-01-01
Back Order
$4.29
Sorry
7"
Blenda No Gone No Weh Everton Blender - Blenda No Gone No Weh
Everton Blender
Explorer
2005-01-01
Available - Lower Price
$2.29
7"
Bob Marley Everton Blender - Bob Marley
Everton Blender
Star Trail
1996-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Children Of The Heroes Everton Blender - Children Of The Heroes
Everton Blender
Levitikal
2006-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Coming Harder Everton Blender - Coming Harder
Everton Blender
Star Trail
1996-01-01
Back in Stock
$4.29
7"
Create A Sound Everton Blender - Create A Sound
Everton Blender
Star Trail
1994-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Do Good Everton Blender - Do Good
Everton Blender
Sunshine Day
2007-01-01
Back Order
$2.29
Sorry
7"
Do Good Everton Blender - Do Good / Roundhead - For The Night
Everton Blender
Free Willy
2003-01-01
Back Order
$2.49
Sorry
7"
Don't Worry Everton Blender - Don't Worry / Determine - African Thing
Everton Blender
HMG
2001-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Emergency Love Everton Blender - Emergency Love / Fitti Warri - Revelation Time
Everton Blender
House Of Riddim
2008-01-01
Available
$6.39
7"
Family Man Everton Blender - Family Man
Everton Blender
Star Trail
1994-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Ghetto People Song Everton Blender - Ghetto People Song
Everton Blender
Flames
1997-01-01
Available
$4.29
7"
Ghetto Youth Everton Blender - Ghetto Youth
Everton Blender
Thompson Sound
2002-01-01
Back Order
$2.99
Sorry
7"
Goody Goody Everton Blender - Goody Goody / Jah Dan, Ranking Scroo - My People
Everton Blender
Lustre Kings
2006-01-01
Back Order
$4.29
Sorry
7"
Higher Heights Everton Blender - Higher Heights / Iyashanty - Hungry Mouth To Feed
Everton Blender
Vikings
2005-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
If You Should Lose Me Everton Blender - If You Should Lose Me
Everton Blender
Blend Dem
1998-01-01
Back Order
$2.49
Sorry
7"
Jah Jah Everton Blender - Jah Jah / Nerious Joseph - Meet Me In Zion
Everton Blender
Mafia & Fluxy
2007-01-01
Back Order
$5.59
Sorry
7"
Kill The Heathen Louie Culture - Free Flow Information / Everton Blender - Kill The Heathen
Everton Blender
Reggae Central
2003-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Lift Up Your Head Everton Blender - Lift Up Your Head
Everton Blender
Star Trail
1994-01-01
Back in Stock
$4.29
7"
Love In Your Heart Everton Blender - Love In Your Heart / Oneil Russell - Stone Cold
Everton Blender
Blend Dem
2000-01-01
Back Order
$2.49
Sorry
7"
Love Jah Every Day Everton Blender - Love Jah Every Day
Everton Blender
Black Scorpio
2003-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
More Fire Everton Blender - More Fire
Everton Blender
Love Injection
2006-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
My Father's Kingdom Everton Blender - My Father's Kingdom / Ginjah - Long Life And Prosperity
Everton Blender
Rocky Gibbs
2005-01-01
Back Order
$2.49
Sorry
7"
My Girl Macka Diamond - Want A Man / Everton Blender - My Girl
Everton Blender
Voice Stream
2005-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Only Jah Everton Blender - Only Jah / Empress Roberta - I Still Need You
Everton Blender
Gemtar
2004-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Rastaman Everton Blender - Rastaman
Everton Blender
Blacker Dread
1998-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Right Blen Everton Blender - Right Blen
Everton Blender
Black Scorpio
2003-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Shirley Everton Blender - Shirley
Everton Blender
Jammys
2002-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Slick Me Slick Remix Everton Blender - Slick Me Slick Remix
Everton Blender
Blend Dem
1999-01-01
Back Order
$2.49
Sorry
7"
Take My Hand Tanya Stephens - Lie A Little / Everton Blender - Take My Hand
Everton Blender
Kic For Kic
2003-01-01
Back Order
$3.99
Sorry
7"
Teach The Youth Everton Blender - Teach The Youth
Everton Blender
Cousin
2003-01-01
Back Order
$5.49
Sorry
7"
These Hands Everton Blender - These Hands
Everton Blender
Blend Dem
1999-01-01
Back Order
$2.99
Sorry
7"
Time Get Rough Everton Blender - Time Get Rough / Natural Black - Mountain
Everton Blender
Star Trail
2004-01-01
Back Order
$4.29
Sorry
7"
We Need Love Everton Blender - We Need Love
Everton Blender
Irie & Pen
2006-01-01
Back Order
$2.49
Sorry
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