Turtleman

<p>TURTLE MAN was Born in West Kingston Jamaica. His Mother, originally from Negril Westmoreland was a clothes designer in Jamaica capitol city, Kingston. His Father, "Kingstonian", was a Police Sargent and Radio Soap Opera celebrity - "Mr. Green", Dulsamina (Radio RJR). While he lived in Kingston in Anna Town with his Mother until the age of nine. She decided to move TURTLE MAN from the rough city streets to the countryside with his Grandmother in Good Hope, Negril Westmoreland. It was his Grandmother who introduced him to the livity of Rasta, Righteousness. He Sart To Rop At The Age OF Nine. She provided a healthy environment that consisted of school, church, love and respect to the woman and all mankind. </p>
<p>At the age of fifteen, TURTLE MAN started to hit the dancehalls, clubs and house parties to try and get on the Mciaphone. His popularity started to grow; he was invited to DJ competitions where he battled with other DJs for cash prize. At seventeen, TURTLE traveled across Jamaica with sound systems - Young Gemini, TG, MXIII - to expose him and the music. Sleeping in the back of a truck or on the speaker box...often disrespected by selectors. He decided to take a break for a couple of years to plant g. One night, while sleeping in the woods where he watched over the herb fields. He heard footsteps and a voice telling him to go back to making music. And, from there on, his talent for writing music and voicing lyrics has been unstoppable.In addition to his music, TURTLE MAN is well known in Negril for working with thousands of college students during spring break. </p>
<p>For the past fifteen years or so, he has worked with a New York based organization; Sun Splash Tours. Give thanks for the opportunity to meet so many AWESOME people from around the world. TURTLE MAN has written and performed across the globe in the Caribbean, Europe and US. He has performed with many GREAT Jamaican artists such as GREGORY ISAACS, SURGAR MINOT, SAMMY DREAD, PHILIP FRASSER, JOSIE WHALE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN, NINJA MAN, JUNIOR DEMAS, BEENIEMAN, MERCILESS, TANYA STEPHENS, LADY SAW, MARCIA GRIFFITHS, KING YELLOWMAN, BUJU BANTON Nuff artists. Performing with U.S. artists like REDMAN and METHODMAN at spring break 2000 in Negril, JA and recorded a song with PK from RUFF RIDER crew. Also appeared in various music videos with BUSTA RHYMES, JAY-Z, NO DOUBT, LUCY PEARL, MACK 10, DR. DRE and SNOOP DOGG and JAH RULE. </p>
<p>Bands include; Front Page, Indika (JA), Sane, Blaze, Roots Explosion, Street Wise, Caution, Indika (Chgo), Dub Dis, Getaway, Detour Posse, Iron Lion, Fully Wood. Working the music scene, trying to get his break, encountering both good and wicked business practices. TURTLE MAN wanted to spread a positive image so; he created his own record Label, GOD HEART ENTERTAINMENT (GHE). GHE represents artists with a positive message. It represents Negril top talent and Dancehall Reggae. It will cross over into other music like Hiphop, Rap, Pop, and R&B. The mission is to blend all righteous music from around the globe. In reviewing TURTLE MAN and God Heart Entertainment web pages, you will be able to locate, listen and purchase released music. All information regarding up coming events, news and new releases will continue to be published on the web sites. Keep your eyes and ears open for TURTLE MAN an the God Heart band. God Heart Entertainment / RasRedemption Records. Group members Solo Artist Turtle Man info God Heart Entertainment Tel: 323-833-4910 Fax: 323-954-0315 Jamaica: 876-700-4727 or 876-957-9226.</p>