Michael Rose
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| Michael Rose | |
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 Michael Rose in Dortmund, 2007
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| Also known as | Mykal Rose |
| Born | July 11, 1957 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genre(s) | Reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Singer - Songwriter |
| Years active | 1974 - Present |
| Associated acts | Black Uhuru |
Michael Rose (born on July 11, 1957) is a Jamaican singer. Blessed with an outstanding voice, Michael Rose would regularly meet in Kingston with singers, musicians, writers, and producers such as Dennis Brown, Big Youth, The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Sly and Robbie, and others.
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[edit] Career
Michael Rose started his recording career as a solo artist for producers Yabby You and Niney the Observer. He joined Black Uhuru in 1977? after the departure of Don Carlos & Garth Dennis. He led them to international success in the early 1980s, having written most of their popular material. They won the first-ever Grammy Award for Reggae in 1985 for the album "Anthem" with the hallmark voice of Michael Rose in the forefront.
After the release of "Anthem" Michael left Black Uhuru and retired to the Blue Mountains in Jamaica to start a coffee farm. He released a string of singles in Jamaica, but nothing much was heard of him outside the island until 1989, when he was signed to RCA and released the stringly pop-influenced album "Proud" in Europe and Japan. The deal with RCA was short-lived however, and Rose returned to Jamaica to record a new string of Sly & Robbie produced singles. He also recorded for other producers but the only albums during this period were the Japan-only releases "Bonanza" (1991) and "King Of General" (1992). The Sly & Robbie singles were eventually released on the vinyl-only "Sly And Robbie presents: Mykall Rose - The Taxi Sessions" in 1995. 1995 also saw his American debut as a solo artist with the album "Michael Rose" on Heartbeat Records. The single "Short Temper" reached #2 on the Gavin Reggae Chart.
In the period 1995-2004 Heartbeat Records released a total of 9 albums including "Party In Session: Live" and a compilation entitled "Happiness: The Best Of Michael Rose". Next to these albums, a great amount of different recordings appeared on dozens of Jamaican vinyl singles and several albums, including "Last Chance" which was #1 on the British Reggae charts for several weeks. He also recorded 'Michael rows the boat ashore' in 2001.
In 2002, Rose recorded 2 albums: "Babylon 9/11 Tip Of The Iceberg" (released on Love Injection in 2004), and a yet untitled album for African Star records. In August 2002, Rose was reported arrested in Miami Airport by US Marshals in a case of mistaken identity. Although he was released, it resulted in Rose losing his US work permit.
Rose re-joined Black Uhuru in February 2004, and performed several concerts in Jamaica and Europe with the group. They also released a Jamaican single "Dollars" and reportedly have recorded a yet untitled and unreleased album. Yet, in spite of his reunion with Black Uhuru, Michael Rose still tours, records and releases material as a solo artist. In 2007 he recorded the number 1 single "Shoot Out" for producer John John, which has won him an entire new generation of fans. Latest full-length album was released early 2008 on the Rhythm Club label, entitled "Great Expectations".
His distinct vocal style, his tu tu tweng, and other scats, have inspired many singers.
[edit] Name Spelling
From about 1991 onwards, his name was often spelled "Mykal Rose", which Rose has said is the Ethiopian way of spelling his name, which made it feel closer to home. Other spelling found on certain releases include "Mykal Roze", "Mikal Rose", "Michael Roze" and so forth. This has caused increased difficulty in tracking down releases.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- Key of Keys / Version (Trojan Rockers TRO 9019) (1977)
- Shoot Out (2007)
- Jump Nya Benge (2006)
- Are You Ready For Something New (Rebel Cuts) (2006)
- Michael Rose - Rude Boys (Back in Town) (6-Song Maxi-single) (1996)
- Michael Rose - Short Temper (6-Song Maxi-single) (1995)
[edit] Albums
- Dub Expectations (2008)
- Great Expectations (2008)
- The Saga (2007)
- Warrior Dub (2007)
- Passion Of Life (2007)
- Warrior (2007)
- Babylon A Fight (2006)
- African Dub (2005)
- African Roots (2005)
- Babylon 9/11 - Tip of the Iceberg (2004)
- Happiness: The Best Of Michael Rose (2004)
- Never Give It Up (2001)
- Live At Maritime Hall (2002)
- Fire Fire Burning (2002)
- X Uhuru (1999)
- Bonanza (diff from Japan 1992 release) (1999)
- Party In Session: Live (1998)
- Selassie I Showcase (1997)
- Dub Wicked (1997)
- Dance Wicked (1997)
- Nuh Carbon (1996)
- Big Sound Frontline (1996)
- Be Yourself (1996)
- Rising Star (1995)
- Michael Rose (1995)
- Voice of The Ghetto (1995)
- King Of General (1994)
- Bonanza (Japan) (1992)
