Producers Sheldon Pennicott and Sekou Davis, are the two guys behind the name Young Veterans, project started in 2005 when Davis met Pennicott @ Di Street Studio.Since then is been magic : they have been the production masterminds behind some of the songs we hear on the radio daily.
The two have slowly built stream and made a name for themselves with singles from Konshens such as Rasta Imposter, Young Black &Powerful, Wolf inna Sheep Clothes and as well as rhythms such as Substance, Kalashnikov, After Effection & and their latest project Dream Dayz , one-drop rhythm that also got international attention, mainly on the European market with the likes of Bugle, Perfect, Nico D Maverick, Teflon, Hyahslyce, Fyakin, Spanna Banner, and many more.Latest projects from Young Veterans are singles from Opal, a short compilation called Jah Protect featuring, Konshens, Maverick, Shawn Storm, Perfect and Ninja Ford, as well as an album with Perfect titled The Good Side of Bad.
Another big recognition came from popular artist M.I.A. doing a remake of Opal's "I Said It" for her album.Last year also saw the production of the "Rhaatid" album, which was a compilation of successful singles and popular songs from past rhythms.Their 'Jah Protect' rhythm which was done in the last quarter of the year was by far the most successful, as this was what really put them on the map and opened the public's eye to the group and featured popular artists such as Chris Martin, Perfect, Maverick, Konshens, Garrizon, Shawn Storm, among a host of others
Good Side of Bad is their latest project, Perfect's album, they recently started working on it and is still not complete and they surely will settle for nothing but the best.
Young Veterans presents Opal
Of lately one may be hearing and seeing the name 'Young Veterans' in various sources of dancehall/reggae media; Sheldon, Sekou, Maverick, & Opal make up this group that has been putting in non stop hours of hard-work into Jamaica's music industry. Having produced songs such as 'Young Black & Powerful' by Konshens which served as the theme song for the Jamaican Olympians at the Berlin Games, Young Veterans productions are sure to be in rotation on local & overseas, airwaves.
Their latest project comes from a combination of their talent as well as that of their own upcoming artiste called Opal. Listeners may know her as the raunchy female character that did the 'Hot Wuk' collaboration with Mr. Vegas in 2007 and from the song 'I Said It' which did well in the Caribbean and the Tri-State area. Her new single 'Balance', comes shortly after the release of 'Jah Protect' riddim by Young Veterans which is available on iTunes and features artistes such as Chris Martin, Maverick, Konshens, Perfect, Patexx & Shawn Storm, to name a few. The upbeat & salacious single is said to be a 'girls anthem' & is nothing short such a title. Having a seductive tone throughout its verses, Opal shows her versatility as she switches it up in the throwback related chorus. The single 'Balance' is fromYoung Veterans' impending compilation album 'Rahtid 2 Rahtid' (rahtid 2) which is set to be digitally released soon. The album can be said to be an equal mixture of reggae & dancehall, resulting in new age reggae; current music that is pleasurable to everyone. With all the progress & development coming out of the Young Veterans'camp listeners are sure to be pleased in 2011.
LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD "BALANCE" by OPAL
Rahtid to Rahtid Available on itunes
he long awaited second artists compilation of Rahtid To Rahtid is finally out today on itunes. For those not familiar with the "Young Veterans" productions of Rhatid series, think along the lines of Reggae Gold or Strictly The Best.
When asked how and why they chose Maverick n Hottaball, Opal, Jah Mason, Sizzla, Capelton, Chris Martin, Bugle, Fyakin, Konshens, Hyaslyce, Sugar Minot and Teflon, Dre Island, Al third, Patexx and Gyptian. They said "Jus according to the vybe of the riddims we get a vision of the voice and hope to appeal the artiste, so we make the link n see if the feeling is mutual and create"
And as a gift to their fans here is a FREE DOWNLOAD of dancehall diva Opal Summer Sizzling hit "Balance"
Album title- Rahtid to Rahtid
Itunes- all digital music store
Release date: 5/24/11
Label- All Young Veterans Productions
Itunes- all digital music store
Release date: 5/24/11
Label- All Young Veterans Productions
Young Veterans have a full summer ahead, from shooting a video, to a dancehall juggling, as well as reggae one drop being voiced.
TRACK LISTING
Wish I Could Live --- Dre IslandMy Meditation --- Capleton
Original Yard --- Konshens
On Top Of The World --- Al Third
Devil Pickney --- Sugar Minot Feat Teflon
Get Mad Now --- Young Veterans Feat Maverick & Hotta Ball
Love Won't Leave Me Alone --- Mystikal Revolution Band
Different Strokes --- Gyptian
Why You Wish Bad --- Bugle
Swag Responsibly --- Perfect
How You So Rude --- Patexx
Them Cah Stop We --- Sizzla
Cant Forget --- Jah Mason
When Will Girl --- Hyah Slice
My Baby --- Fyakin
Straight From The Heart --- Osheen Pearce--
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