MELODIC YOZA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 1981 | INDIE | AFTRA
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Reggae Soul Hop artist, Melodic Yoza releases his new single and video from his C.B.K project
(PRWEB) February 24, 2016
The music world is in an uproar, especially fans of Reggae Dancehall, about Rihanna and Justin Bieber’s tropical island fuse music more popularly known as Dancehall music. Nonetheless, Reggae music is more than just Dancehall, it is also Ska, Mento, Roots, Rock, Pop, Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop with a lot of Soul. It is part of the Jamaican culture and lifestyle. However, other cultures see Reggae as vacation music and never take it serious until someone else does it outside of the Reggae community. The real innovators are overlooked and are rarely given credit where it is due.
With that being said, Rihanna and Justin Bieber are just embracing good music and there is nothing wrong with that. The greater issue is that the Reggae community does not do enough to support the different fusions of Reggae coming out of Jamaica. Instead, the artists who are pushing the envelope to bridge the gap between Reggae and other genres are the ones who are being criticized on how their music is not Reggae.
Take Melodic Yoza for instance; he has been molding this fusion of music known as Reggae Soul Hop which embodies all styles of Reggae. Melodic Yoza has been on the music scene for quite some time and his drive to succeed is inevitable. His single “Countri Boi Kingston” truly showcases his dedication and determination when it comes to his music brand. Yoza’s particular choice of words will leave people feeling capable of taking on life’s biggest struggles. His personal lyrics are pulled from extensive amounts of amazing experiences which undoubtedly have the ability to capture the attention of a large audience. “Countri Boi Kingston” illustrates the endeavor’s many people from around the world experience while traveling to unknown places in order to achieve their dreams and aspirations, proving that hard work and perseverance will bring you to a place of gratification. Having the confidence to look past negative barriers is just one of the reasons Melodic Yoza has been able to continuously inspire us with his everlasting happiness and strong personality which radiates through every song he writes based on his life and travels. Melodic Yoza's goal is to inspire the population through music with the copious amounts of lessons he has learned. He lives by the idea that“‘you can get it if you really want it’ no matter the circumstance”.
As an independent artist Melodic Yoza is involved in every aspect of his music career whether it is personally writing his music, promoting, producing, performing or marketing his brand. He further demonstrates his brand of music known as Reggae Soul Hop on his debut title track “Countri Boi Kingston” from his much anticipated and executively produced album that will be released this summer. The “Countri Boi Kingston” project will unquestionably bring a fresh new vibe to the music so many people love. - PRWEB
"Check out my man Melodic Yoza and his track "Ride On" on the Jersey Shore MTV.com MTV.ca Big ups to Ricky Tepperberg and cliff simpsonfor production and All Ears Music for placement! Great job guys love this <3 Jersey-shore-season-5-ep-9-the-truth-will-set-you-free"
- TOBY allears, All Ears Music/ MTV (Mar 18, 2012) - TOBY allears, All Ears Music/ MTV
"All Ears Music All Ears Music teams up with reggae/soul sensation Melodic Yoza for a key placement in the feature film "On The Ice", 2011 Sundance Film Festival"
- TOBY ALL EARS, All Ears Music - TOBY ALL EARS, All Ears Music
" Music with a Purpose If music could come to life and talk, see and move like a person, it would BE Tall, dark and strongly built, this man is a living instrument. Give him two words and he'll come up with a catchy tune you can groove to. When he speaks he sounds as if he's sharing a lullaby and the flow of his voice is hypnotizing. He is an extension of his alter ego, "Melodic," which this young Reggae singer uses as his stage name. "I was born this way," he says of his musical career. "Basically this is my purpose." After hearing Melodic's recent hit, "Ride On," - a song about staying strong during harsh times inspired by his own homeless experiences, and seeing others in the same place struggle - it is clear that this artist doesn't just make music that sounds good but creates it with a message that sticks. Kiwibox sat down with this Jamaican born music man and had an inspiring chat about music and its power to change, how making a difference starts from within "
- BIANCA KIWIBOX.COM, Music with a Purpose (Apr 14, 2009) - BIANCA KIWIBOX.COM
"Soul of the Lion Music And the winner is.... Melodic Yoza takes home the 2011 TD Canada Irie Fest People's Choice Award and video of the year. Yoza fi real..."
- soul of a lion, Soul of the Lion Music (Aug 05, 2011) - Soul of the Lion Music
Discography
Music. Energy. Lyrics. Originality. Dedication. Inspiration. Consciousness. This is MELODIC
YOZA.
Hailing from New York by way of Jamaica and Canada, this talented artist set out to deliver a
really unique twist to his music. Blending elements of Reggae, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Jazz and
Pop into a personal formula that truly enhances the emotional side of the music by taking the
old school into to the modern age. Staying faithful to the 7 principles that make up his
moniker, Melodic Yoza stands in a category of his own.
Spinning from a 25 cent jukebox at his local Jamaican bar, Melodic Yoza began crafting his
musical skills at an early age. The young messenger would voice his cords from a
microphone on the street side supported by a small sound system through the shop counter
windows. His self developed singing style evolved with these nightly street ciphers with
different friends under the light posts. However, the rude boy looks, charismatic personality,
and original voice spread far beyond the Jamaican yards that raised him.
Moving to New York in his teens, Melodic Yoza quickly gained recognition in the industry by
consistently adding his signature spice to the reggae and hip hop music scene. Whether
opening up for recognized artists such as Mos Def, Third World, BushMan, Tupac, Scarface,
Buju Banton, Salt & Pepper, Shabba Ranks, Tiger, Gyptian, and Mad Professor, his onstage
energy always impressed his peers as well as the crowd. In the New York City’s concert
scene, Yoza performed at numerous venues including B.B. KING CBGB’s, Le Bar Bat,
S.O.B’s, Lions Den, Blue Note, Wetlands, Baggot Inn, Culture Club, Joe’s Pub, Irie
Jamboree, The Canal Room, Remote Lounge, SHINE , Nuyorican Cafe and New York
University. Since returning back home to Toronto in 2009, Melodic Yoza has been featured in
events and venues such as Hillside Festival, Irie Festival, Manifesto Toronto, Young and
Dundas Square, Harbor Front Centre, Hard Rock Cafe, Nathan Phillip Square, Queens Park,
Opera House, Lee’s Palace, Lulu Lounge, Tatoo Rock Parlous and more.
Yoza’s reggae infusion with multiple genres started back In the early 90’s. In 2008, Yoza’s
single “Ride On Natty” was released on YouTube, sparking the next wave of his career. In
2009, the song got placed on MTV’s Jersey Shore, which cemented Yoza’s vision that his
music holds international and commercial value to his brand of reggae music. Continuing the
journey to his 2011 release “Jam Ya Jazzy”. Yoza utilized both of the jazz and reggae genres.
Yoza went on to sell over 5,000 CDs on his own, landing another placement to the 2011
critically acclaimed movie “On The Ice”, and in 2012, won the “People’s Choice” award at the
Irie Music Festival. His music has been supported in additional major productions such as
Black and Mile Commercial, while featuring numerous national music magazines, including
Maxim’s Blender, Stuff, Vibe, Frank 151, and Jamaica Observer. With 2016’s release year,
Yoza continued his tear on tv with placing two songs on the premiere episode of “Kim’s
Convenience” which aired on national TV with CBC.
Melodic Yoza’s diverse upbringing in both the country of Jamaica, the City of New York, one
summer in Miami and the last 8 years in Toronto contributes to his ability to seamlessly adapt
and grow with many genres in his realm of influence such as Jazz, Pop, Dance, Folk, Hip Hop
and Rock into his fusion of Reggae. Contributing from different eras, it only takes one listen
to understand how the craft of Melodic Yoza has become refined with depth, love and artistry
with the intent to bridge the gap between reggae and multiple music markets of the 21st
century. Any listener can feel the conscious message delivered in his wild, engaging and
infectious flow. Sit back, relax, take a deep breath of fresh air, and witness the manifest of
Melodic Yoza.
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Bio
Music. Energy. Lyrics. Originality. Different. Inspiration. Consciousness.
Hailing from New York by way of Jamaica and Canada, Toronto based artist Melodic Yoza is set to create a new genre of music entirely his own making. Inspired by all the places he’s called home, Melodic Yoza seamlessly blends elements of reggae, hip-hop, dancehall, jazz and pop into a personal formula that effortlessly takes old school sounds into to the modern age. Staying faithful to the seven principles that make up his moniker, Melodic Yoza stands in a category of his own with a person mission to break the boundaries of genre.
Spinning from a 25 cent jukebox at his local Jamaican bar, Melodic Yoza first began crafting his musical skills at a early age. The young artist would perform streetside with a microphone supported by a small sound system through shop counter windows. His self developed singing style evolved with these nightly street ciphers alongside different friends under the light posts. However, his charismatic personality, unique sound and powerful lyrics spread far beyond the small-town that raised him.
After moving to Toronto and then New York in his teens, Melodic Yoza quickly gained recognition for consistently adding his signature spice to the booming reggae and hip-hop music scene. His undeniable on-stage charisma and energy soon led him to opening shows for some of the biggest artists including rap legend Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Third World, BushMan, Scarface, Buju Banton, Salt & Pepper, Shabba Ranks, Tiger, Gyptian and Mad Professor. He’s also performed in New York City’s most recognized venues including B.B. KING CBGB’s, Le Bar Bat, and S.O.B’s as well as Yonge and Dundas Square, Nathan Phillip Square Opera House Revival and more in Toronto.
Throughout his career, Melodic Yoza’s music has been featured on major productions such as MTV’s Jersey Shore, On The Ice, and CBC’s Kim’s Convenience. His music has also been shared in numerous national music magazines including Maxim’s Blender, Stuff, Vibe, Frank 151 and Jamaica Observer. As the artist’s music continues to evolve, his connection with brands and dedicated audiences has grown as well. Apart from his music, Melodic Yoza has explored other creative avenues including the launch of his modelling career working alongside brands including Phat Farm Clothing, LRG, Melting Pot and Yard Man Style Outkast Clothing.
Kicking off 2018 with a brand-new single and a highly-anticipated album slated to be released later this year, Melodic Yoza looks forward to connecting with his audience and continuing to share his story through his music.
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