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Black Shakespeare worships at the alter of the revolutionary, the shrine of the rebel and the Gods of Creativity. He uses the power of sound and words to dissolve through the illusion of future and past, literally synthesizing and composing something that you can feel in your subconscious. move to in your heart (and waist) and stirs your imagination. Born in the culturally vibrant island of Kingston, Jamaica the progenitor of ska, reggae and dancehall music. The rhythms of his youth can be heard drifting through his work, speaking like the talking drums of the Yoruba, buzzing with language and melody. His Mother sang songs day and night that fed the “milk n honey” that nurtured his love for art and music. While his Father once co owners of a Jamaican soundsystem, motivated the technical artistry that lent to his ear for producing and engineering. There was also the influence of the strapping bass of his Uncle Robbie Shakespeare. The much venerated other half of the group Sly and Robbie. Black Shakespeare is also half of the InI Sound System alongside his long time partner Aurelito Mercado which both are co-founder of one of Los Angele's most revered night club Chocolate Bar. A must see performer as well blazing up stages with the classic reggae group The Lions. The Jazz, Soul Hip Hop group Cosmic Botanica, An MC, DJ and a vocalist all wrapped in one. Listen Love Learn and enjoy