Courtney John has recorded tracks for some of Jamaica's biggest producers including: X-Terminator, Fat Eyes, Taxi, and Harmony House. After completing his formal studies, he returned to Jamaica to pursue his musical calling. Mary before migrating to North America with his family as a teenager. Andrew, Jamaica and grew up in Annotto Bay, St. The additional contributions from renowned duo Sly and Robbie, who also worked on its predecessor album, Unselfish and the musical wizardry of Steven “Lenky” Marsden, who was recently nominated as Billboard Producer of the Year, were the final pieces needed for this musical masterpiece.Ĭourtney John has proven his worth to fans and critics alike, securing his reputation as one Jamaica’s most talented musical innovators to emerge in the 21st Century.Ĭourtney John was born in the Parish of St. Many of the songs were composed while on a worldwide tour with Beres Hammond during summer 2008 and production was completed in February 2009, when he was on tour with the punk/reggae band, Michael Franti and Spearhead. The success of the 2010 release of Made in Jamaica and the infectious lead single Lucky Man saw a tremendous response from new fans from the farthest reaches of the globe. “The value of learning is the beauty to expand from exploring” he says. He explains that he hasn’t shut himself from learning but rather exploring and experimenting. The reviews have already been exceptional, and thus, encourages Courtney to continue his path exploring musical barriers. Its undeniably innovative sound is permeating the airwaves worldwide, undoubtedly destined to become an international and local hit. Produced by up and coming talent 'The Wizard', Hey Jamaica is a mix of up tempo and lover’s rock, showcasing his ever evolving eclectic sound.
His melancholic strains get under your skin.Ĭourtney's latest single Hey Jamaica is no exception. What you get on this album, is not necessarily what will be on the next,” he smiles, “It’s about creating quality music that is positively progressive, that touches people where they live.” His vocal styling is captivatingly sultry yet strong. Nevertheless, Courtney John is quick to admit he is a work in progress. He acknowledges being influenced by the singing styles of Beres Hammond, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder while his peers have called him a modern day Slim Smith some say he’s like a young Eddie Kendricks or even Curtis Mayfield. He grew up listening to his uncles Winston and Beres Hammond, so it came as no surprise, when at age twelve Courtney John wrote and performed his first song. Writing, singing and producing comes naturally to Courtney John who was born into a musical family. Courtney John’s songwriting and production capabilities are well respected among his peers.
Blessed with a gift for creating music that speaks to the human condition, Courtney John sings about love, about life, about relationships and about good times and of course, the women love his music, especially his trademark falsetto which resonates romance, transcending social and cultural boundaries.
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