Mista Savona
Mista Savona (alias Jake Savona) is a Reggae, Dancehall and Hip-hop producer and keyboardist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is best known for his third self-produced album Melbourne Meets Kingston released on Elefant Traks in 2007. This 21 track album was recorded in Jamaica and Australia between 2004 and 2007 and is the first ever album length collaboration between Australian and Jamaican musicians.[1] It features performances from Jamaican singers and deejays such as Anthony B, Determine and Big Youth. It was followed in 2010 by the release of his fourth studio album "Warn The Nation", recorded in the UK, Jamaica, Australia and Africa. It features internationally renowned artists such as Capleton, Sizzla, Horace Andy (Massive Attack), Alton Ellis (in one of his last recordings), Burro Banton and more.[2] The album received widespread critical acclaim, including Triple J describing it as “Australia’s definitive reggae album”.[3] He is also the first Australian producer to release his own riddim series in Jamaica, the successful 'Fire Dragon' riddim released in 2009 which features artists such as Sizzla, Burro Banton and Vida-Sunshyne.[4] Other releases include two solo albums, Invasion Day and Bass & Roots.
Discography
Solo
- Warn The Nation - Elefant Traks (2010) [5]
- Fire Dragon Riddim - One Love Jamaica (2009)
- Melbourne Meets Kingston - Elefant Traks (2007)
- Invasion Day - Independent (2004)
- Bass & Roots - Didgeridoo Records (2001)
Illzilla
Compilation appearances
- Melbourne Yard - PBS 106.7FM (2006)
- Beach Vibes Vol.1 - 88 Recordings(2002)
Guest appearances
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