Dani Spencer

Title: TimeKeeper Fe Real

Interview

DANI's professional career was launched when he emigrated to the U.S. in 1977, and had an opportunity to DJ {rap} on sound systems such as KING TAFARI, Armageddon, Tippa and others. I n 1982, DANI relocated to Oakland, CA. via New York and continued to DJ in popular reggae dancehalls and clubs. Shortly thereafter he began recording for Dalton Wilson on the Balance label.
In 1989 DANI voiced several tracks for producer Ralston " Twinkle Brothers" Grant with songstress Della Grant on the Twinkle Label. That union marked the beginning of a fruitful friendship and a period of development for DANI. Working with the Grants helped DANI prepare for the complexities of the entertainment industry and inspired him to find his own style. The jazzy "Dancehall jam" and the sensual "Black Rose" collaboration with Della Grant, were hit singles in Jamaica, England, and the U.S. In 1992, DANI returned to Jamaica, making an appearance on the Beach Party night at"Reggae Sunsplash" And had the opportunity to perform with the Mighty Diamonds, Inner circle and others at one of the world's largest outdoors reggae festivals, "Reggae on the River" Held in Garberville, CA. In 1993, DANI produced an original dancehall- infused Commentary track called "Rodney King" which dealt with the notorious Los -Angeles policies brutality incident, on the Benstar Label. In 1994, DANI joined forces with the Los Angeles based producers Felix Washington and Vernon Neilly Of Chereese Records in 1995,DANI embarked on a tour with "Twinkle Brothers" and Della Grant and also had the opportunity to work with Boogie Down productions. That same year DANI appeared at a hip-hop explosion at Redway, CA's Mateel community Center. Sharing the stage with progressive rap acts Spearhead and the Fugees. The following year, DANI performed thoughout CA. On the Raggamuffin productions, 1996 Bob Marley Day tour, which featured Burning Spear, Buju Banton, Isreal Vibrtion, Saggy and the others. DANI returned to Reggae on the River with the "Twinkle Brothers" and Della Grant on tour, featuring Luciano, I-Jahman Levi Judy Mowatt, and Dean Frazier. And more. In 1997 DANI appeared once more at Reggae on the River, sharing the bill with heavies Bunny Wailer Burning Spear, Lucky Dude Toots and the Maytals, J.C. Iodge and others. With many years of experience behind him DANI is going up for the release of his first album FE REAL, a pleasing combination of roots reggae, hip hop and classic soul (checkout his remix of Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready"). He has just finished a " boom rack with legendary Reggae Guitarist Constantine "Vision Walker" called "TimeKeeper." Other stellartracks include "What a Shame", "Dis Little Girl" " Loving Devotion" and " I Want A Love", featuring Wendy Shaw.DANI holds steadfast to his Rastafarian faith, a crucial source of his life and music Jah gave the word, and great was the company that published it. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Zion.

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