Mista Savona

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Mista Savona
Background information
Birth name Jake Dominic Savona
Also known as Mista Savona
Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Reggae, Dancehall, Hip hop
Years active 1995-present
Labels Elefant Traks, Soulbeats
Associated acts Illzilla, Melbourne Ska Orchestra
Website Official webpage

Mista Savona (born Jake Dominic Savona)[1] is a Reggae, Dancehall and Hip-hop producer and keyboardist based in Melbourne, Australia. He first gained international recognition with the release of his third self-produced album Melbourne Meets Kingston, released by 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.[2] It features performances from Jamaican singers and deejays such as Anthony B, Determine and Big Youth. It was followed in 2011 with the international 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.[3] The album received widespread critical acclaim, including Triple J describing it as “Australia’s definitive reggae album”.[4] 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.[5] Other releases include two solo albums, Invasion Day and Bass & Roots.

Discography

Solo

  • Warn The Nation - Elefant Traks (2010), Soulbeats (2011) [6]
  • 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

References

  1. ↑ "'Mystic Country' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 4 August 2013. 
  2. ↑ Inertia Records
  3. ↑ Inertia Records
  4. ↑ J Mag
  5. ↑ One Love Jamaica
  6. ↑ MusicFeeds - Mista Sanova new album "Warn The Nation"

External links

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