.Hailing from the United States, Madi Simmons is known to have entered the performing scene at the age of 16. He started out playing the drums, songwriting and singing. throughout his life Madi's key musical influences have been Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, , John Bonham , Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, and that's just to name a few......honestly, there are so many other influences, you will actually hear them in his voice. He has toured in quite a bit in the last 20 years, performing on stages from the Pacific Northwest, California, Hawaii,and from the Midwest to the West Coast. Madi has appeared major events such as, Cougar Mountain fest, Benbow Summer Art fair, Unity fest, North Country fair, and even Reggae On The River as an Em ce and performer. Now he is sparking interest in Europe as well as New Zealand. featured on instrumental riddims with other various artists, including voicing stings for and dubplates for radio and online shows. Madi also was voted best indie artist on two different showcases... Madi Simmons 2018 winner i am a rootsmanwww.dubophonic.com/2018/06/culture-horn-ft-madi-simmons-i-am.htm..also MADI SIMMONS TOP INDIE MALE REGGAE ARTIST 2018 http://shyricradio.com