An encounter with Ed Robinson is an encounter with one of Reggae music’s most consistently great contributors. Throughout the course of his over twenty year career Mr. Robinson has blessed the music industry with his talent both before the mic and behind the scenes.
Having started his career as the drummer in a rock band, Ed Robinson gave hints of his versatility from the very beginning. Over the years he found himself becoming a key player in the diverse genres of Reggae, Rock, Soul, Hip Hop, and R & B. His tremendous production talent has found him at work with industry greats like Luciano, Maxi Priest, Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Snoop Dogg, Warren G and the incomparable Dennis Brown just to name a few. While constantly at work in the studio, Robinson still found time to perform in such great stage shows as Reggae Carifest, Irie Jamboree and Sunsplash. It was during a performance at Sunsplash concert that he caught the attention of MCA Records.
His first album Once Again was ultimately released by VP Records and contained the highly acclaimed track “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”. A second album, Sky is the Limit, was released on Jet Star Records featured powerful Roots tunes like “Bad Minded People”, “Skin I’m In”, and a fine version of “Burnin’ and Lootin’”. His third album a charm "Solitude" is that rare album that is made for listening. The steady grooves are perfectly complimented by his melodious voice. The fourth is as charming as they get. This album sits squarely on the fence between Roots Reggae and Lovers Rock and represents another start-to-finish ear pleaser. The production on The Awakening is smooth and shows the experience of a tried and tested musician.
Memberships:
Coalition to Preserve Reggae (Member), Reggae A.M.P.P.S. (Artists, Managers, Producers, Promoters & Songwriters) (President), and Universal Music Benefit for orphans around the world (Director) and The Grammys (Voting Member)
AWARDS:
Mar 29, 1992 Best New Artist Male Caribbean Music Awards
1992 Reggae Singer Newcomer Male Canadian Reggae Awards
Aug 6, 2005 Contribution to the Music Industry West Indian American Association
May 27, 2007 Award of Honor Int'l Reggae and World Music Awards
Aug 24, 2008 Proclamation Office of the Mayor City of Mt. Vernon
May 10, 2009 Contribution to Music Kittitians and Nevisian Association
May 26, 2010 Music Ambassador Of The Year Linkage Awards
May 29, 2010 VIP Recognition Vibes Radio, Detroit
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