History of jamaican music

Alkaline, The Man Himself.

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Just as rich as any natural resources Jamaica is globally known for throughout history, so too is the talent of Alkaline a true son of the island. Born on December 19th, to Charmaine Watt and Earl Bartley, his given name Earlan Bartley , Alkaline is one of four siblings who grew up in a typical family structure. With his command and grasp for his academic studies, Earlan Bartley went on to attend one of Jamaica's most prestigious institutions, Ardenne High School.

It was there during his mid-teens, the young scholar made initial attempts at exploring his penmanship, linguistic skills, and musical talents. Bartley 's high school days saw him with the support of his peers and intrinsic belief, laying the foundation for a solo musical career. His youthful exuberance and curiosity saw him visiting local recording studios, where he crafted and molded his artistry whenever and wherever possible.

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His persona forged with a soft urban edgy twist grounded in hardcore appeal, gives dancehall meets urban pop culture reflecting mainstream influences on the islands culture. His debut album New Level Unlocked went on to peaking at 1 and spending 18 weeks on the Billboard Reggae Album coveted charts, a feat many of his seniors and colleagues unsuccessfully attained.

Under the stewardship of his management team Kereena Beckford and Kimona Bartley New Era Productions and being a Martin Luther King enthusiast, Alkaline to date is one of the most successful independent artiste to emerge from the Caribbean. Alkaline ADD.