EEK A MOUSE

Horizon Promotion present
JAMAICAN DANCEHALL LEGENDEEK A MOUSE
with the MAFIA & FLUXY BANDPlus Guests
LITTLE ROY
FREEDUB PRESS
HEAVYTONE HI-FISaturday 2nd March
Chalk // Brighton
Doors 6.00pm - 10.00pmEEK A MOUSE
Ludicrous, bizarre, and uniquely original, few entertainers have had such a profound effect on the reggae dancehall scene as Eek A Mouse.
Revered for his wit and humour, biting social commentary, and infectious energy, Eek A Mouse became a household name in Jamaica through his signature vocal style called ‘sing jaying’ a combination of toasting and singing with a strong percussive element
His high-pitched vocal style would set him apart from his peers, but what truly elevates him above the rest is the quality of his melodies and music.LITTLE ROY
Little Roy began his career at the age of 12 years in 1965 recording a few tracks with producers Coxsone Dodd and Prince Buster. He was the first to record a song with the word REGGAE with producer Prince Buster who named him Little Roy. He had his first number-one hit with "Bongo Nyah" (1969) at the age of 16 years for Lloyd Daley ("The Matador"), the first song about the Rastafari movement to be successful commercially in Jamaica.
For his song "Don't Cross the Nation" (1970), Little Roy worked with the Wailers and producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. He worked with the late Dennis Brown on the bass and Leroy Sibbles in the song 'Tribal War'. Roy recorded the songs "Tribal War" and "Prophecy" in the 1970s. The rhythm from "Prophecy" was used by Steely & Clevie in 1990, leading to a hit record by Freddie McGregor. Roy decided to re-issue some of his old material on an album titled Prophesy. A new album, Live On, was released in 1991, and he worked with Adrian Sherwood on the 1996 album Long Time. Roy released another album in 2005, Children of the Most High.
In May 2011 Little Roy collaborated with Prince Fatty and the Mutant Hi-Fi to record Sliver/Dive cover of Nirvana's early single. An album of Nirvana songs, Battle for Seattle, was released in September 2011 on Ark Recordings. MAFIA & FLUXY
The North London Heywood Brothers, Leroy ' Mafia ' & Dave 'Fluxy' continue to form the mainstay of reggae music production in the UK and around the world. They have not stopped landing us with hits for more than 2 decades!
Mafia & Fluxy Music - Credit where it's due…… In this limited space it would be difficult to list all the artists they have worked with but here are just a few that you may recognise: Luciano, Anthony B, Maxi Priest, Kofi, Sylivia Tella, Sugar Minott, Gregory Isaacs, Ambelique, Al Campbell John Holt, Winston Reedy, Jimmy Riley, Everton Blender George Nooks, Brinsley Forde, Don Campbell, Santana, Richie Davis, Marie Claire, Troublesome, Robbie Valentine, Danny Red, Carroll Thompson, Paulette Tajah, Nerious Joseph and so many more…..FREEDUB PRESS
Hailing from Brighton is The Freedub Press, a six-piece outfit that fuses dub, reggae, ska, and hip-hop with a punk-inspired lyricism that doesn't sit on the fence. Chris Williams's soaring lead vocals create a wave of melody that bounces off the contrast of Dean Ornsby's gritty rhymes, exploring serious issues and connecting with audiences of all backgrounds. The lead vocal duo is backed by solid pumping beats, groove-heavy bass lines, bubbling keys, and melodic sax, which blend to create a truly unique sound.HEAVYTONE HI-FIRoots and culture hand-built sound system hailing out of Brighton, UK. Inspired by those before us, aiming to keep traditions alive in a respectable manner, helping to spread a message through the powerful music we feel and love