Denison George

<p>The musical essences that are Denison George have been positively evolving and are now on the cutting edge of today's World Beat sound, steadily captivating main stream audiences world wide and exposing them to a style that many music critics have praised as being bold, grounded, and different. Denison George grew up on the ghetto streets of Brooklyn, New York, and it was on these streets that his fan base started blossoming, following the release of his first Reggae single, "Shake Up Your Natty," in 1986. A few years later, he released his first mini album titled "Twelve 0' Clock." The album received tremendous air play on local New York and Caribbean stations. The album was a true success for George's young musical career. </p>
<p>With the wind of success blowing in his direction, the following year he went on to write the theme song titled "Pray for Peace on this Island" for the Off Broadway hit play, "The Mermaid Wakes," which received rave reviews in the New York Times. In the summer of 1988, after surviving a terrible car accident, George was gunned down on a street in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn on his way to work. Being absent from the music business for a short while, provided George with the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. In 1997, the musical tide turned in Denison George's favor with the release of the tremendously successful album "Sinful Citay." Three of the songs on this album, "Forgiveness," "People Power," and "No Sell Out," charted on many international Reggae charts around the world. Following a successful British tour, on his return home Denison fell ill and again took a break from the music scene and returned to the City University of New York where in one year, he completed a Masters Degree in Political Science and Law. The international success of "Sinful Citay" provided Denison George and his World Beat Band with the opportunity to tour North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, opening concerts for many international artists such as Barrington Levey, Beres Hammond, Alton Ellis, Morgan Heritage, Anthony B, Capleton, JC Lodge, The Mighty Sparrow, Jazz legend Roy Eyers, and many others. In New York and throughout the U.S.A, he has performed at The world famous Apollo Theatre, The international concert stage of S.O.B's, Sound of Brazil, The Rock Mecca CBGB's Gallery, Harlem's famous Riverside Baptist Church Hall, Brooklyn Museum Concert Series, Brooklyn Summer Concerts at Wingate Park, The International African Arts Festival, Connecticut Famous Café Nine, and The Maryland State Park concert stage. </p>
<p>In Canada, over the last two years, he has performed at the famous Spinale Banquet Hall, Bishop Ryan High School, Ryerson University concert stage, West Dale High School, and many smaller venues. In the UK, Denison has performed at many major clubs and concert halls through out London and surrounding cities. Denison has recorded with many international recording artists. On the album titled "The Last Days Riddem," he appears with Reggae artists Sizzla, Capleton, Junior One Blood Reid, Morgan Heritage, and Luciano. On the benefit album titled "Songs of Montserrat," he appears with Rita Marley, The Mighty Sparrow, Machel Montano, and Many others. Denison also produced the Benefit album, "Grenada Will Rise Again." "THE CROSSING," his new album is now due for release in early Spring 2008. The album has already been receiving rave reviews from some of the music critics and entertainment writers who have had the opportunity to hear some of the songs that will be featured. "The Crossing" with its powerful uplifting lyrics, captivating, refreshing World Beat Rock Reggae sound, is true evidence that Denison George has matured into a talented musician, accomplished song writer, and an inspiring vocalist. His successful fusion of Reggae and Compare music, on the track "Jacmel," his wailing vocals on "Africa Oh Africa" in three different languages, his Jazzy Bluesy Reggae vibes on the title track "The Crossing," and his rock guitar riffs on "We Don't Roll Like That" are clear indications as to where Denison George is coming from and where he is heading. "The Crossing," is true evidence that Rock Reggae gold can also be home grown on the streets of B. K. N.Y. </p>