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ISSUE #12 DEC 2014 T R A X ROOTS / ROCK / REGGAE / RESPECT JAH OVA EVIL WELCOME TO OUR WORLD HEMPRESS SATIVA TUFF LIKE IRON NICOLE MILLER THE GIDEON RAS ICHAEL JAHWAWAH KING DAVID DAHLUH N.E.A.N. SELAH DXL IRIEMAG.COM ISSUE #12 / DECEMBER 2014 “ Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.” - Haile Selassie I Nicholas ‘Nico’ Da Silva Founder/Publisher IRIEMAG.COM Celebrate 4/20 everyday! Lil J.O.E The Gideon Hempress Sativa Selah Tuff Like Iron Dahluh DXL Nicole Miller Jahwawah Ras Ichael N.E.A.N. King David JAM LIL J.O.E IRIEMAG.COM JAH OVA EVIL LIKKLE JOE aka J.O.E Biography FOLLOW JAH OVA EVIL Alty George Nunes, also known as Lil Joe, or J.O.E (an acronym for Jah Ova Evil), was a very influ- ential artiste who made a mark on all the lives he encountered either through his music or with his humble advice. J.O.E. toured with his family’s music & dance group Jah Chil’ren under the guidance of his mother & master dance choreographer Patricia ‘Patsy’ Ricketts and master percussionist Karl ‘Simba’ Messado. The family, in later years, acquired the equipment needed to record their own music. This then paved the way for the family label, Flo Factory, to be born. The label initially worked with artistes such as: Tifa, Angel Smith and O’niel Peart (No-Maddz) to name a few. The label is also responsible for grooming and promoting Chronnix and is now ready to unveil our more current artiste/projects. Jah Ova Evil himself collaborated with a host of formidable artiste such as: Konshens, Chino and Ky-Mani Marley to name a few. He was also the writer of many songs sung by various artists. Lil Joe himself passed away on February 7, 2011 from medical complications. WEBSITE His family has since renamed the Flo Factory label to Jah Ova Evil Records in loving memory of our jahovaevil.com brother/son. The label now focuses only on recording positive messages in the music recorded. Irie Mag is honored to dedicate this special issue to the artists and family of Jah Ova Evil Records. IRIEMAG.COM JAM THE GIDEON IRIEMAG.COM JAH OVA EVIL THE GIDEON Biography FOLLOW JAH OVA EVIL Aijah Nunes aka The Gideon was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, on September 11th, 1982 along with his identical twin brother Jahnoi ‘Selah’ Nunes. The sons of dancer, choreographer and cultural icon Patricia ‘Patsy’ Ricketts and father Alty George Nunes II, these twins were destined for great things. As early as the age of 5, Aijah was introduced to a wide variety of music through his mother, who was working amongst the most esteemed dance companies at the time. The results help Aijah develop a very eclectic choice of music. In 1991, at the young age of nine, Aijah and all 8 siblings were invited by various nations to perform a European tour. Arranged by their mother (Patsy Ricketts), renowned percussionist, Karl (Simba) Messado and European agents, they toured under the name ‘Jah Children’, performing at such places as London, Oxford, Wimbledon, Swindon, Scotland, Ireland and many more. The tour was so success- ful that they were invited back for three consecutive years, ending the European tours in 1993. After their tour ended in 1993, the individuals of group went different ways, most of them ventur- ing into different careers. All but three remained; Aijah, Jahnoi and youngest sibling, Alty Nunes III (Lil Joe), who chose to pursue their musical career to the end. In 1995 the brothers formed a singing group called Encore. Although they never toured overseas as Encore, they were successful on the WEBSITE local live performance scene in the 90’s. jahovaevil.com In 1998 Aijah and his brothers united with various friends and family and formed Judgement Squad. This was a shift from the genre of music they were known for. Aijah however developed a talent for constructing highly intricate lyrics. ‘The Gideon’ had emerged, with a style and sound like no other. IRIEMAG.COM Two years later in December 2000, the twins were fortunate enough to attain various studio equipment, and so the Flo Factory label was born. This was the perfect opportunity for The Gideon to fine tune his craft. FOLLOW JAH OVA EVIL Now after 10 yrs of intense development and preparation, The Gideon is ready to take his place in the musical hall of fame. With diverse singles such as ‘Shorty’s Fly’ ft. Lil Joe, ‘Strength Of A Lion’ and ‘Jah Ova Evil’, this well-seasoned artiste is sure to make a heavy impact on the music fraternity both locally and worldwide. The Gideon does most of his music productions with his family’s music label Jah Ova Evil Re- cords, which was named after his youngest sib- ling, Alty George Nunes III, who passed away on February 7, 2011 from a brain aneurysm. Jah Ova Evil Records released The Gideons debut EP, ‘Divine Intervention,’ on February 2013, featuring songs like ‘Beat like a Drum,’ WEBSITE ‘Jah Never Fail I’, and ‘Raggamuffin.’ jahovaevil.com The Gideon is currently working on his debut album due to be released in 2015. IRIEMAG.COM HEMPRESS SATIVA JAM IRIEMAG.COM JAH OVA EVIL HEMPRESS SATIVA Biography FOLLOW JAH OVA EVIL Kerida Johnson known as Hempress Sativa was born to Rastafarian parents Doris-Ray Johnson and legendary Jamaican Selector/Musician Albert ‘Ilawi Malawi’ Johnson of the Jah Love Sound System. It was her exposure to music at home that sharpened her skills and has manifested today in her expressive writing and delivery. Hempress Sativa commands the attention and respect of her audience based on her fiery performances, with an uncanny ability to keep all listening as they absorb her every word, every rhyme. Hempress Sativa, who has been performing since the age of 13, with lyrics spiritedly influenced by her Rastafarian culture, as conveyed in her song ‘Judgement’ in which she begins by chanting ‘No More Illusion, Rastafari is real’ …. Her music although generally rooted in traditional reggae rhythms, also at times, crosses genres and may reflect traces of Rhythm and Blues, African and even Hip-Hop influences as evident in the Anthem Jah‘ Have Mi Back’. Singles such as ‘Get High’ and ‘Children of the Emperor’ have been creating a buzz both locally and internationally, exemplifying her musical agility as a melodic singer and a lyrically skilled Chantress. Hempress Sativa lists her musical favourites as Sade, Sister Carol and Ijahman Levi, to name a few. WEBSITE Dubbed ‘Hempress Sativa: Your Highness’, she intends on premiering her album to be titled jahovaevil.com ‘UnconqueRebel Lioness’ which is slated for a 2014 release. Hempress Sativa is an extraordinary young talent, propelling Jamaican music into the future while remaining strongly rooted in a traditional foundation that makes her music timeless. IRIEMAG.COM JAM SELAH IRIEMAG.COM JAH OVA EVIL SELAH Biography FOLLOW JAH OVA EVIL Jahnoi Nunes aka Selah was born in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica in 1982. He is in an independent Music Producer/Artist and the Head of Operations at Jah Ova Evil Records. Selah attended Excelsi- or Primary/High School & Community College from 1988-2002. He is the third born son to Alty George Nunes II and Miss Patricia Judith Maryla ‘Patsy” Ricketts, renowned dancer, choreographer and cultural icon. It was Patsy along with renowned percussionists, Karl ‘Simba’ Messado, who groomed Selah along with his twin brother Aijah Nunes aka The Gideon, their youngest brother, Alty George Nunes III affectionally known as Lil J.O.E aka Jah Ova Evil and his other siblings at a tender age as cultural musical performers know then as Jah Chil’ren. They would do two consecutive European tours in 1992-1992 performing singles from their recorded musical catalog along with Jamaican cultural drumming, dance and drama. In later years, Selah’s drive towards music composition and production was fueled by his love for music and the fact that talented artists always seem to find him and his family at 10 1/2 First Ave, Vineyardtown, even before their recording studio and record label, Flo Factory, was established in 2002. WEBSITE jahovaevil.com Selah has since then recorded and helped to groom a wide array of artists in their very young stages; artists who have all made a positive impact both locally and internationally. These artists include: Tifa, Angele Smith, O’niel Peart from dub poets No-Maddz, Cheddar, Micah Shemaiah, Hempress Sativa and Chronixx to name a few. IRIEMAG.COM Since the passing of Selah’s youngest sibling affectionately remembered as Lil J.O.E aka Jah Ova Evil in 2011 from a brain aneurysm, his family have renamed the record label Jah Ova Evil Records and are now working on a seven track debut FOLLOW JAH OVA EVIL EP from Selah entitled Sons of Zebulon which features singles such as ‘Haile Jah’, ‘By the Rivers of Babylon’ and more. Selah is also producing The Gideon’s album along with DXL’s album, a very promising artist from Jah Ova Evil Records, who is making a positive impact in various countries. WEBSITE jahovaevil.com IRIEMAG.COM JAH OVA EVIL JAM TUFF LIKE IRON Biography Born May 28th, 1986 in NYC, Tuff always had an international spirit and gift to connect with people of many walks of life on a human level. After dropping out of prestigious Columbia University, Tuff chose to follow the path of self-reliance and began her clothing label, Tuff Like Iron, at age 18.