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The Essence of I-CIENT-CY MAU

DEEP WITHIN THE TRENCHES OF REGGAE MUSIC LIES JONES TOWN
At this time Kingston was the birthplace for Reggae Music, And only JAH knows what hit The Island when groups began to emerge. The Producers wanted ONLY GROUPS to sing on their tapes, THE PARAGONS, WAILERS, HEPTONES, And THE TECHIQUES, just to name a few. MR. ROCK STEADY as he is called, ALTON ELLIS stood out as a solo artiste at that time, With hits after hits through DUKE REID from TREASURE ISLES and COXSONE DODD FROM STUDIO ONE. At that time politics played a major part in many Jamaicans life, after gaining Independence a short time ago.

A great era was now in seduction as JOE HIGGS The Father of Reggae Music thought it was wise as to bring the music to a better overstanding . THE WAILERS, DENNIS BROWN, BURNING SPEAR, CULTURE took reggae music with this new ONE DROP SOUND and created history,grasping to the world stage especially BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS. Drum and bass was now the heart beat of the people, With lyrical content that created a political,spiritual and mental awareness to Jamaican's day to day Life. THE WAILERS, themselves from TRENCH TOWN, Being of RASTAFARIAN LIVITY embraced both the teaching of MARCUS GARVEY and EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE THE FIRST, OF ETHIOPIA, at a time where MARCUS told Jamaicans to look to the east for the coming of A BLACK KING. DUB created another wave within our musical history. KING YELLOW-MAN, U-ROY, BRIGADIER JERRY, and the duo, MICHIGAN AND SMILEY took the DJ era with the drum and bass, Bringing their own unique style, and patern. SLY AND ROBBIE picked up the batton when BOB MARLEY had passed on in flesh, With BLACK UHURU only see them claiming THE FIRST REGGAE GRAMMY at a time everyone thought the music had died with BOB MARLEY passing. Many artistes begon to contribute to the growt of Reggae Music. New talents was always emerging to the forefront.

PAPA FINNIGAN AND JUNOIR RANKING
ICIENTCY known then as JUNIOR RANKING sided with PAPA FINNIGAN to form the duo “PAPA FINNIGAN AND JUNIOR RANKING”. These two young school youth emerged with lyrics, energy, swagger and showmanship. Their first album “TWO THE HARD WAY” created a world wide buzz. Their follow up album “EASY WE EASY” propelled them to perform to packed houses in Jamaica and abroad, with the direction of Dancehall heading in a more deragutory direction, JUNIOR RANKING wanting to be no part of the DEMISED and the UNDERMINDING of the nations youth. He parted compagny from PAPA FINNIGAN ending a musical relationship wich lasted many years.


THE BIRTH OF ICIENTCY
ICIENTCY’S mother, Eliza “MS SHIRLEY” TEMPLE from Clarendon, father Edmond “Painter” Williams from ST. Elizabeth, Met there while looking for workin Kingston. In the midist of this beautiful relationship came three sons “JUNIOR DESMOND WILLIAMS” was the second son for the couple. Giving life to “ICIENTCY” a name that was given to him from his childhood days by elders in many inner city communities, Meaning “ANCIENT ONE “. While attending Excelsior High School he read about THE MAU MAU MOVEMENT that was Kenya's militant resistance against British colonial rule,that began in1946 and ended in 1961 with many Mau Mau Warriors loosing their lives. His connection to their plight made him realized he would some day draw upon their strenght and inspiration, putting this into his music. Thus given birth to the name of his band “ICIENTCY MAU AND THE MAU MAU WARRIORS” after developing THE MAU MAU SOUND, ICIENTCY now set out to assemble The Mau Mau Warriors. JERMAINE "GADGET" REID (RHYTHM GUITAR, VOCALIST) grew up in Icientcy's hands musicaly. Jermaine introduce Iciency to JERMAINE "SONGO" WILSON a drummer that was attending The Edna Manley School Of Performing Artists, Songo introduce both his cousin DAMION BENJAMIN who plays bass guitar and JEFFERY GRAHAM who plays keyboards.RICHARDO "ST. PATRICK" LAWRENCE a long time friend of Icientcy, joined the warriors as the procussionist. Icientcy met NINA KARL a vocalist, many years ago and encourage her to sing because he knew one day he would need her signature sound to accompagny The Warriors. At the warrior's first rehearsel Icientcy knew he created THE MAU MAU WARRIORS OF THIS TIME.


I-CIENT-CY MAU IS A PROLIFIC ARTIST that will leave you pondering after hearing the lyrics to his songs.. Soon to be one of Jamaica's Reggae Ambassadors, born and raised in the outmost parts of Jamaica’s Ghettos namely Trench Town, and Central Village in Spanish Town. ICIENTCY developed his skill using his everyday struggles and the strong influences from some of Jamaica’s Greatest Musical Ambassadors. Trench Town being the catalyst for Reggae Music, ICIENTCY has inherited that unique sound founded by his predecessors. His debute album"WHEN WORDS COME TO LIFE" has a roots rock sound, mix with a combination of strong vocals over the melody drum and bass. It is the true ghetto experience, all blended in a harmony. The first two single off the album "WORKS TO DO"and "CANN FOLLOW NONE A DEM"pack a solid one two punch, that will, have the world wanting more. “WORKS TO DO” spent THIRTHY THREE (33) weeks on THE BESS FM CULTURE charts and spent EIGHT (8) weeks at number ONE in Jamaica. The video is as compelling as the lyrical content to the song. ICIENTCY’S performance in the video is energizing and makes us realize that we all have “WORKS TO DO”. “CANN FOLLOW NONE A DEM" is currently on heavy rotation on radio and is considered as an inspiration prayer for many of ICIENTCY’S fans world wide.“STRUGGLE”, “NOTHING IS FOR FREE” is a song that everyone can relate to as it pretains to our day to day lives. “WE ARE FROM TRENCH TOWN” will have everyone claiming that they are too from Trench Town, "WHEN WORDS COME TO LIFE" is the title song for the album that will let us all know that the words we choose brings about the reality we all live.

I-CIENT-CY MAU AND THE MAU MAU WARRIORS Is destined, to ignite, organize, mobilize and centralize the next great era in Reggae Music.


Lady B Bless Talks with I-CIENT-CY MAU


What is the meaning of your name?
My name means (Ancient One) from that time till this time.

What does your music brings to the reggae genre?
Strength, positivity, quality, and most of all originality

Who influenced you, and what is your motivation?
The people that surrounds me, "my people". The struggling tasks of people all over the
(universe)

What do you see as future of reggae, and music in general?
The rightful people dealing with it.(reggae music) and reggae taking its true course.
Music in general will always live, yes music is life!!!!!! Visa-verse

Playing or recording what do you prefer?
I prefer both. Live music is key. Recording is the classic side of live music.

Please tell the folks what you would like them to know?
Empress, I am not a long winded person straight to the point....
Jah lives and breaths in every living thing on earth, yes my people Jah live, if Jah is dead so also are you Selah!!

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Homelessness, Poverty, AIDS, Domestic Violence and a lack of proper healthcare, these are only a few of the global issues affecting both the young and old of the world. What can be done? What can We do? What can I do? What can You do?
We have to ENCOURAGE each other

Golden Morning dew ...©Kulcha Imigiz 2009

May we be refreshed on this the journey through grief and pain
And May I rise to find the tools necessary to carry on! four88

Be Encouraged Today
The Be Encouraged Today Network mission is to be a source of encouragement to those who are homeless, weak, abused, mistreated and wounded by the struggles of daily living. To be an umbrella of hope in times of need is our only goal. Our motto "Be Encouraged, for the worst is never going to happen" will ring true in all we do as we endeavor to encourage and inspire others to realize that with God's help the worst is never going to happen.

This bring us to our vision, Be Encouraged Today! why wait for tomorrow, why settle for the sorrow, Happiness is on the way, It is here now!...Never mind what is gone, keep your head up and stay fantabulously blessed! Our vision is for everyone to be blessed, inspired and most of all to Be Encouraged Today!



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Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M.

ENCOURAGEMENT: A Man’s Gift Makes Room for Him! Therefore, Hope for Greatness from God!

(NOTE: This is the fourth installment of Part II of the Follow Your Bliss/Live Your Life Purpose Series.)

……………………The truth is you’ve been achieving, not failing, all along. Don’t you realize that as a purpose-filled person there is no permanent failure for you? Up is the only place for you to go. Greatness is the only thing for you to achieve, for as Proverbs 18:16 promises: “A man’s gift [talent and skill] makes room for him, And brings him before great men.” (New King Ja… Continue

Posted by Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M. on November 21, 2009 at 12:28am

Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M.

SAVE MONEY: Say NO to Acrylic Nails!

Ladies, and to the gents who spend money on acrylic nails for their wives, significant others, and/or daughters, I’m sure if you all knew better you would do better. Right? Well, here’s the 411 regarding acrylic nails that will help you do better and save some money too!

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Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M.

Life Abundantly Health Alerts RE: H1N1

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The following is a compilation of Life Abundantly Health Alerts regarding H1N1. With the exception of 1 article all are from Dr. Alim Muhammad. This is a one time posting. To continue reading updates visit Dr. Alim's blog at: http://lifeabundantly-alim.blogspot.com/2009/11/ukraine-flu-10-times-deadlier-than.html
Excerpt from the Ukraine Under Martial Law article below:
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Posted by Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M. on November 12, 2009 at 9:38am

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The Time and What Must Be Done by Minister Farrakhan

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The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan's Lecture Series Begins
Sunday November 15, 2009 @ 10am Central Time Live From Chicago

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Posted by Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M. on November 12, 2009 at 9:38am

Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M.

ENCOURAGEMENT: Where God Guides He Provides!

(NOTE: This is the third installment of Part II of the Follow Your Bliss/Live Your Life Purpose Series.)

As I respond to the call on my life I have to often remind myself of the reassuring, comforting, and encouraging words that appear on one of my bumper stickers. Those wonderful words worthy of regularly remembering and repeating are simply, yet profoundly: “Where God Guides He Provides.” ……………………………………

As mission-minded, purpose-filled people we must not be moved one in… Continue

Posted by Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M. on November 11, 2009 at 12:25am

Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M.

SAVE MONEY: The Softest Hands AND Feet for Under $15!

Anyone who frequents a spa or who has visited a spa at least one time in their life knows that it is a heavenly experience. You also know how costly this type of necessary indulging can be as well. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve went over a spa menu trying to decide which treatment(s) I could (or couldn’t) afford that particular day.

Often times I would have to sacrifice a foot reflexology treatment or sports massage, for example, for a rejuvenating foot facial or hand facial. Not any mor… Continue

Posted by Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M. on November 9, 2009 at 9:24pm

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Between the Crib and the Crypt!

Between being born into this world of strife
A pattern had already been embedded for this life
Almost killed my Mom and myself, struggling in the womb
against something else!
Always walking between life and death!
No one really knows who I pissed off with my first breath.
Born with a gift and a warrior spirit, I struggled with an
angel for my blessing .
I guess I'll get it!

Some said traumatized by to much tragedy in her youth
makes her act up, cut up wild and uncouth
Remember I said people I a… Continue

Posted by Rebecca Shepherd on November 6, 2009 at 7:11pm

Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M.

ENCOURAGEMENT: What Call Are You Responding To?

(NOTE: This is the second installment of Part II of the Follow Your Bliss/Live Your Life Purpose Series.)

Why did I quit my job? I quit my job because I got really, really sick. I got really, really sick and tired of using my gifts, talents, and skills to contribute to the advancement of my employer on one hand and to my supervisor’s nonprofit ventures on the other hand while yet remaining financially (and to a degree psychologically) stale and stagnate in my own existence.… Continue

Posted by Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M. on November 4, 2009 at 10:54pm

Tair Ta'ir, H.H.B.M.

ENCOURAGEMENT: Give Glad Tidings! Give Good News! Testify DURING the Test!

(NOTE: This is the first installment of Part II in the Follow Your Bliss/Live Your Life Purpose Series….)

I am really, really, really, really … not one for divulging private matters to most of those who think they know me, much less to total strangers. But that “first mind” that my grandmother always told me to listen to, to heed, to obey, is urging me to write this post. It is assuring me that once I do write and post this piece it will not only be a source of encouragemen… Continue

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IT HARD.. BUT GUH THROUGH

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Birds of Paradise are one of the most colorful flowers in the world. The name Bird of Paradise comes from the spectacular flower shape which resembles a birds beak and head plumage and the flowers of the Birds of Paradise resemble a brightly colored bird in flight.

This has always been my favorite flower so just like the Bird of Paradise take flight my friend and reach high be colorful and bright knowing that with God's help everything will be aright .

I Thank you for the Love and Support.
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INTERVIEW ARTIST: Purpose

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Ian Chang, 'Purpose' is a talented singer who ventured into music at a very tender age.

"I can remember when I would pound desks and sing at school ", he says. Like most Jamaican artistes, Purpose nurtured his singing in church and was encouraged by his mother, while taking his inspiration from legendary Jamaican singers like Garnet Silk, Jah Cure and International Artistes like Michael Bolton and Ray Charles.

A promising and very enthusiatic performer, who has preformed locally as well as on the international stage.

Purpose hopes to leave a positive mark in the music industry. His songs are about the struggles faced in our daily life, they encourages faith and perseverance.

Purpose has a smooth and charming delivery with the most touching lyrics heard in years.
One listen to Purpose and you will see and feel why this artist is destined for greatness.

Currently, Purpose is working on his upcoming album with JABUKEM Music Group producer Alex Martin- Blanken.

It is Purpose conviction to stay true and real and he vows to keep his music positive.

Watch out for Purpose coming at you, with Fresh Music with a Positive Flow.

What is the meaning of your name?

Realizing that there was a call on my life to amplify love through music and seeing that I always try to maintain a conscious and positive outlook be it in my music or my life, I chose the name Purpose which means mandated, convicted. Reggae music needs this type of conviction, a man is only as strong as his purpose, It is my purpose (my mandate, my conviction) to bring back to reggae music a more positive and conscious voice

What does your music bring to the reggae genre?

My music , my songs, brings about the conscience that the genre has yearned for. It's sincere and soul touching lyrics in its truest ,purest and most humble form. My concerns are for the people, the common people, the children, the poor, those suffering, those looking for a way out. Thats what my music brings to the reggae genre, concern for the everyday people not bling bling, flashy videos and big bank accounts , just plain and true concern

Who influenced you? And what is your motivation?

My influence comes from the almighty himself and life, and my motivation again is life ,watching what my music does to people, how it moves and inspires them, along with the joy and fulfillment I get from that. When I hear people singing my songs and enjoying the lyrics (because I write for the young and the old) that motivates me beyond anything else.

What do you see as the future of reggae and music in general?

I see reggae music in the future touching lives and changing mindsets, as long as we realise and embrace the fact that there is a new voice a fresh voice a generation of artiste who are committed to the task then we will see some phenomenal results, but music all is all has a good looking future, music is part of life.

Playing or recording what do you prefer?

I cant play music to save my life so that's easy, I prefer recording, it is very fulfilling to take some words off a piece of paper add music and make a song for all to enjoy.

Please tell the folks what you would like them to know.

That purpose is serious about his music, I'm not fake I mean what I sing. I want to see people loving, laughing, praising, dancing and living. and I am real emotional about my music, but don't tell anyone.
You can learn more about Purpose @
www.myspace.com/ipurposemusic

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