Ras Indio
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“Blazin Outta Belize”
Ras Indio's BIO:
Award winning Belizean Reggae/Dancehall Artist, RAS INDIO, continues to represent putting Belizeans on the international musical map. Spreading Positive Vibes Worldwide with his unique Lyrical delivery combined with an energetic stage presence, guarantee to Light UP
Every Stage and Ignite any crowd. His musical style is 1 of Traditional AFRICAN Elements mixed with the HARDCORE Sound of Roots Reggae, lyrically filled with Inspirational Messages of Truth & Righteousness.
RAS INDIO, aka David Cynque Obi, was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 23, 1976 to Belizean parents, Bredda David Obi & Ms. Beaulah Heusner. His creativity is evident in his Musical Lineage, as his Father is a Well-Known Belizean Musician, and the Innovator of Belizean Kungo Music.
As a Youth, Ras Indio relocated to Belize learning the keyboards with the Guidance of his Father. He started Performing @ Local Events throughout Belize at age 12 as the keyboardist in his Father’s band, "TRIBAL VIBES". Between the Ages of 15-21, He made annual trips with the band internationally touring Mexico, USA, and Europe.
Returning to the US in 1994, Indio, Along with his cousin Quinn & friend Mosez, Created the 1st Belizean - HIP-HOP/DANCEHALL Group in Los Angeles called Da Wood Dwellas. Together they produced 2 underground albums in the U.S. & made a few visits to Belize opening for, Beenieman, Mr. Vegas, Berres Hammond, & Xstatic. They also made a Television appearance on MTV, a show called hosted by the Late Lisa "LEFT EYE" Lopez of TLC.
Ras Indio moved back to Belize in 1999 & developed Indigenous Productions embarking on his solo career. His First Album, released in Belize was entitled "FREE UP MI NATION", which featured his number 1 Radio Hit, "WILD WILD WEST", This song made it to #2 on Belize's Radio, 96.5 Krem FM's Top 10 Countdown. It is still heavily used as an Anti-Violence anthem throughout Belize.
Ras Indio’s Music can also be heard on 104.7 2Bob Radio Therapy in Australia; 99.2 MEGA Radio in France with D.J. Prince Thierry, in Hawaii with D.J. Al on Irie Radio just to name a few; chek www.rasindiobelize.com for Radio listings.
After His first release, He linked up with other talented musicians around Belmopan, Belize to form the "BRIMSTONE FAMILY", a group with which he still performs. They are known as the Purest, Roots Reggae band in Belize.
Give thanks to the Creator our 2007 "Push up the FIRE” Tour was truly Successful, 5/17*Malcolm X Fest in Los Angeles, CA, 8/11NW World Reggae Fest in Oregon, 7/23Toronto, Canada for "RASTAFEST 07", Las Vegas, NV "Reggae in the Desert" 6/16*. These are only a few of the stops where he shared the Stage with many International acts such as Culture, The Wailers, Third World, Luciano, Ky-Mani Marley, Baby Cham, Queen Ifrica, Maxi Priest and Many others. His Skills & talents include Singing, Songwriting & Composing, He also operates a full-service Recording Studio for his own works as well as other up and coming Belizean Artist. His work has been chronicled in, local Belizean newspapers such as "The Belizean Times, The Reporter, & The Amandala"....
"With a clear deliverance, he spreads Universal messages of Truth, Love and Righteousness." BZ Times
For more info on this Belizean Artist, PLEASE check out The Official website
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NEW RELEASE in STORES APRIL 20th, 2008 entitled: “DIS WORLD”
Feat. TURBULANCE, LUTAN FYAH, NORRISMAN, CHEZIDEK, Ras ATTITUDE & Others...
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