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CALI P 

RELEASE


“Healing of the Nation” is the title of Reggae artist CALI P’s long awaited new release. As
an artist who enjoys having the time to breathe and mature between musical projects, his fans
will be delighted to know that he will be dropping this explosive 9 track reggae EP on
November 7th 2014. From the moment the Rastafarian artist CALI P introduced his first
album "Lyrical Faya" 7 years ago, people were aware that the message and culture is
essential to his music, so naturally he decided that is was time for more "Word Sound and Power".


The idea, alongside his label HEMP HIGHER was to round up some of the best reggae
producers / composers and to compile these tracks into one defined project which will
definitely keep his fans more than satisfied until the release of his third full Studio
Album “musiCALI sPeaking” on which he has been working in Jamaica over the past 3
Years alongside legendary producer BOBBY “DIGITAL B” DIXON, SHELDON “CALIBUD”
STEWART and CRAIGY “GIARK” DIXON.


Top reggae producers who collaborated on the EP are JR BLENDER (Mad decent / So
Shifty), JUGGLERZ (Germany’s top sound system), RIGA & JAHNATON (Hemp Higher),
PHAR PHAR & JAHDIL(Ice Drop Rec.) just to mention a few…
In contrast with his last release “Unstoppable” (2011) CALI P chose to keep this EP 100%
reggae. Over the past few years CALI P has really immerged into Jamaican culture by living
in Kingston, and he wishes to contribute to the movement and to remind people what the
essence of reggae music is: ROOTS AND CULTURE.
CALI P will be on a first leg of the “Healing of the Nation” tour from September to
December passing through EUROPE, THE CARIBEAN, CANADA and CENTRAL
AMERICA. Make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting new release which will have you
rejoicing and feeling full of good vibes over the next few months and years to come!

 

TRACKLIST:
1. My Home (Produced by Evidence Music)
2. Wha Gwaan (Produced by Don Chandler / Seani B)
3. Bed Of Roses (Produced by Teka / Rootdown Music)
4. Solution (Produced by Jugglerz / Junior Blender)
5. I am Bless (Produced by Hemp Higher)
6. One Step (Produced by Kaprisson)
7. Carry The Load (Produced by Kheilstone)
8. United We Stand (Produced by Teka / Rootdown Music)
9. Healing of The Nation (Produced by Pharfar and Jahdil)

CALI P BIOGRAPHY


With locks stretching from the crown of his head almost to the sole of his feet, the artiste CALI
P bears an aura of spirituality often identified with those whose sacred mission it is to take
the message of Reggae and Rastafari to the diverse parts of the earth. His easy manner
comports with ones expectation of a life dedicated to a mission of peace and love. His
delivery and passion certainly remind his audience that while the lyrical fire of Rastafari burns
brightly within his soul he is keenly aware that the message must be delivered in a
contemporary manner. CALI P expresses the eternal truth of Rastafari with a youthful
freshness that is so appealing.


One is able to discern strains of his multicultural heritage in his music. Born Pierre Nanon to
a mother from Switzerland and a Rastafarian father from the French Caribbean territory of
Guadeloupe, CALI P seemed destined for the assignment of transcending racial and ethnic
challenges in the promotion of his music. He describes himself as a singer, songwriter,
rapper and one could add a lyrical firebrand who has been devoted to the playing of the
drums since the age of three. While still a teenager Pierre would join AKIYO, his father’s
band, and take the unmistakable step in fulfilling his destiny.
Nanon would have his first real embrace of Jamaican Dancehall through the GIDEON
SOLDIERS sound system at the close of the Twentieth Century. He would release his first
single “Forward” in 2005 which was followed by a number of other singles. He was soon in
demand across Europe bearing the banners of Reggae and Rastafari on his youthful and
slender shoulders.


His 2008 debut album ”Lyrical Faya” would follow and the world would begin to take notice
of the young Rastafarian who was delivering a traditional message in a fresh and exciting
manner.2010 would be a pivotal year for CALI P as not only did it mark his move
from Switzerland to Jamaica but the release of his critically acclaimed ”Like a Lion –
Hotsteppa” which was part of the soundtrack of a documentary of the same name attracting,
positive international reviews. CALI P confidently asserts that Jamaica is his base - the world
is his stage. He speaks fondly of performing in Europe and looks forward to performing there
each year. He points out that when he tours he loves being accompanied by his Jamaican
band which he notes brings a certain energy to his performance.
2011 would see the release of “Unstoppable” (HEMP HIGHER) seems a reflection of his
musical destiny. The album includes the spiritually assertive single ”Jah Rule the World”.
The video for this single has attracted much attention for the outstanding images which it has
captured.


CALI P has graced the stages of many major festivals in Europe, The Caribean and the
United States including Summerjam, Rototom Sunsplash, Rebel Salute and the ESPN
Winter X Games. He has also performed several times in Costa Rica and a host of other
Central American territories.” Unstoppable” climbed to top ten positions on the ITunes
charts in a number of territories including the USA and Canada.
CALI P has now embarked on what promises to be another exciting chapter in this musical
and spiritual odyssey. He has now joined forces with the renowned Bobby “Digital” Dixon,
man responsible for someone of the greatest hits in Reggae and Dancehall. The first outcome
of this collaboration ”musiCALI-sPeaKING” (DIGITAL B) demonstrates the creativity of the
artiste even in his choice and representation of the title.


The album is set to release in 2015, but fans won’t have to wait till then in order to enjoy some
new CALI P material as his new "Healing of the nation" EP will be available online
November 7th. CALI P definitely has a lot in store for his fans so make sure you look out for
his new releases soon. Yes the expectations are high but Cali clearly has what is required,
spiritually and musically speaking.

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