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Sadiki
- Male
- Atlanta, GA
- United States
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- About Me
- Today's ideal artist is somewhat of a Renaissance person - one who can sing, write, produce and engineer. Sadiki fits the bill. On his debut album “Morning's Come”, he masterfully combines influences from Nat King Cole to Beenie Man, proving why he was nominated as the “Most Promising Entertainer” in 2007 by the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
He was born Henry Buckley, Jr., in Franklin Town, Kingston, Jamaica. With a father who was a Music Director/Conductor for the Jamaica Constabulary Force Band, Sadiki was given no choice as to the career path that would later choose him.
He migrated to the United States in the late 80’s and settled on Chicago's northside. As part of Chicago's sizeable Jamaican community he was exposed to the newest Reggae sounds coming out of Jamaica as well as the cutting edge of Hip-Hop, R&B and everything in between. Through these influences Sadiki developed a vocal range and lyrical skills that brings together the best of both worlds. In the late 90’s he landed a deal with the D'Arcy Wretzy (Smashing Pumpkins) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne / Ivy) owned label Scratchie Records, (distributed by Mercury Records).
In 1997 his self-titled debut was released on Scratchie/Mercury under the name Pancho Kryztal, to good reviews but disappointing sales as Mercury Records went through a change in its' corporate structure. Un-phased by the lack of commercial success of his first major release, Sadiki returned to Jamaica where he scored a big hit with “Gal Dem Everytime” on the Buyout riddim for reggae producer Tony 'CD' Kelly. During that year, Sadiki met, Reggae singer/songwriter Beres Hammond. He was asked to add his vocals to a track at Hammond's Silekshan Studio. Within a few months of working alongside Hammond, Sadiki was selected as one of the opening acts for the elder musicians’ Music is Life World Tour 2002. On tour with Hammond for almost two years, Sadiki performed throughout the US, Japan and the Caribbean. Taking the lessons he had learned on the road with Hammond, he returned to Jamaica where he started work on his debut album.
As well as being Sadiki's singing and songwriting debut, the album, “Morning's Come”, is Sadiki’s producing and engineering debut, as he produced or co-produced each and every track. “Morning's Come” also features production from top reggae veteran producer Lloyd Campbell (Glen Washington, Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Tarrus Riley), England’s top reggae producer Chris Peckings (Bitty McLean), Delly Ranks (Sean Paul, Mavado) plus Arif Cooper (Jah Cure, Tammy Chin).
In March of 2007, he did a 4-city tour of Japan. After this successful tour, he was offered a licensing deal in Japan. “Morning’s Come” was released in November of 2007 (Skinny Bwoy/P-Vine Records). Within weeks of its’ Japan release “Morning's Come” hit the #1 spot for reggae releases at HMV record stores throughout Japan, and has charted within the top 5 for sales in Tower Record stores. There are plans for another tour of Japan in 2008. The US Version of “Morning’s Come”, featuring new and unreleased tracks was released on September 16th, 2008. Through his travels Sadiki has shared the stage with Buju Banton, Gyptian, Bascom X, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Maxi Priest, Marcia Griffiths, K-Ci & Jo Jo, Beenie Man, Gerald Levert, Kelly Price among others.
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Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 1:08pm on June 22, 2011,
Charity Sanborne said…
- At 1:49pm on January 20, 2010,
Cassandra Muhammad said…
- At 4:09pm on October 29, 2009,
Rochelle B Waisome said…
Hope all is well with you moving along keep up[ the journey
- At 7:43am on October 9, 2009,
dawata ringor said…
- Hello,
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- At 4:48pm on September 29, 2009,
Baba Roots USA said… - If you are in town over the holiday weekend, please do join us! RSVP on Roots Reggae Cafe events page!
- At 8:35pm on February 16, 2009,
Hopetone Blazze said… - powers
- At 2:19am on January 22, 2009,
snagga said… - bless you mi idren,
My name is snagga and im a dj in kenya with a unit called goodways international.I would just request for you to make me drops for my street mix cd's please if its not too much to ask.
I.e.
This is the Sadiki , up dj snagga and goodways international from nairobi kenya...
I will trully appreciate and big you up for real.
bless.
- At 7:06pm on January 19, 2009,
Kevin Mark Trail said… - Blessing and light for the 09
Good Vibes
Give the music a listen, let me know what you think
- At 10:25pm on September 30, 2008,
Tizla said… - Nuff love & respect!!!I saw the video...it's amazing!!!I liked it so much!!!BIG UP FI YOUR WORK!!!Bless
- At 8:45pm on September 25, 2008,
AnJahla said… - Blessings....Love....an Respects, hear?
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