REGGAE STAR TARRUS RILEY UP CLOSE & PERSONAL THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2013 SINGING HIS BIG HIT “SHE’S ROYAL” & MUCH MORE
Tarrus Riley, born Omar Riley in the Bronx, New York, is a promising reggae singer and songwriter.
His early years were spent in music studios and traveling the world with his dad, a popular Jamaican musician.
Tarrus picked up something special along the way. He is a songwriter of uncommon intelligence, breadth with a deft touch.
His emotional and spiritual IQ matches his heartfelt sincerity. As a singer, his vocal style is reassuring. It conveys his every mood, concern and context eloquently.
His songwriting is bold, yet definitive, passionate and authentic, without being strident or overly militant.
Except for the same surname, Tarrus, while clearly not possessing his famous father’s voice with its sharp edge, is content musically to create his own legacy.
Riley is the son of veteran singer Jimmy Riley and nurse Lavern Tatham-Riley. Born in the Bronx and grew up in South Florida.
He began his musical career as a deejay, working with Busta Rhymes, taking his birth sign as his stage name at his mother’s suggestion (the spelling later changed from Taurus to Tarrus), and recorded his first singles for his father’s Love & Promotion label.
He was guided in his early career by Dean Fraser, who also performs in his band and produces much of Riley’s work.
Tarrus Riley has released three albums so far: Challenges (2004), Parables (2006), and Contagious (2009).
Contagious features guest appearances from Damian Marley, Vybz Kartel, Etana, Konshens, Demarco and Duane Stephenson.
His commercial breakthrough came in 2006 with the “Parables” album and the Jamaican number one single “She’s Royal”.
TARRUS RILEY ‘SHE’S ROYAL’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO VP RECORDS
Tarrus Riley was awarded the ‘Reggae Runnins Caribbean Heritage Award’ at the 2009 HOT 105 FM Caribbean-American Heritage Awards.
He was nominated in the Best Reggae category of the 2009 MOBO Awards.
THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2013
Hollywood Live Night Club
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A NIGHT OF PEACE LOVE AND HARMONY
A BENEFIT FOR THE ELIJAH SAGE FUND WITH SPECIAL GUEST SAXAPHONE LEGEND “DEAN FRASER”
ALSO APPEARING: RADIANCE, ENDEL I & SAYKOO HEIGHTS MC: YVETTE Marshall & PAPA Keith Music: CHRYS Lee TICKETS/INFO 305.527.4697 / 954.448.5449
On December 18th, 2012, our Son/Brother and Friend, Elijah “Kishi” Ellington (also affectionately known as Sage) and a friend were walking in the Lauderdale Lakes area in Broward County, when they were approached by two black males with obvious ill intentions of robbery, they noticed he was wearing a gold Lion of Judah pendant/chain, a family heirloom passed on to him from his father and a high end designer sunglasses.
In a very disrespectful and unexpected tone they shouted “what the f___k you looking at.” Elijah turned around towards the two suspects with his two hands in an upward position and responded “I am having a blessed day, peace and blessings, just chill.” He turned away and continued walking.
The two suspects then followed behind Elijah and his friend taunting and shouting derogatorily. While walking backwards, Elijah turned around a second time, facing the two suspects again repeated with his hands up “I am having a blessed day, just chill, I don’t want to fight.”
While one of the suspects reached into his waste, he shouted “I don’t want to fight, I want to shoot.”………… As a result, Elijah was forced to defend himself.
Elijah has possessed a licensed firearm that carries a concealed weapon permit for over 10 years without incident and has kept a clean record. Elijah has been wrongfully incarcerated while exercising his constitutional right to defend his life and the life of his friend.
This tragic and unfortunate incident has created an overwhelming emotional and financial burden on our family. We are aware that these are difficult times financially and otherwise.
On Elijah’s behalf we are reaching out to our community, family and friends for financial contributions to assist with his legal defense which will cost $40,000.00 – $75,000.00 plus expenses.
Costs will vary depending on the outcome of pending charges. Your donations in any amount ($5, $10, $20 or more) whatever amount is affordable will be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to contact us at 954 448 5449 or email: freesagenow@gmail.com please don’t hesitate to share this information with your contacts, all support is greatly appreciated.
We ask that you continue praying for Elijah’s release, we are confident that “TRUTH” and the “GRACE & BLESSINGS of THE MOST HIGH” will set him free…..Give Thanks.
THIS WILL BE A NIGHT OF UNDILUTED ROOTS REGGAE MUSIC WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
