Artist description To describe Abashi he is like a sports man. He smiles easily yet has a cool serious side also. Abashi stands somewhat under 6 feet and is very built physically with a dark complexion. His dreads are big and thick and long reminding us of the island folks in the hills of Jamaica. But this is an African Reggae Musician from the heart with a love for Roots music and Dance Hall reggae all in the same breath. He is very approachable and has an easy-going character. He digs all kinds of music and dreams of fusion of his music will all the other genres of music like country, jazz, R&B, Rock, Gospel, Alternative, etc. Abashi says music is ah music...Music has no Boundary! Love You All to the Maximum Bones!

Musical Influences Peter Tosh, Burning Spear. Bob Marley and of course My Papa

Similar Artists Some say Sean Paul...Peter Tosh, Shabba Ranks, Shaggy

Artist History He started out loving music from an early age as his father was a music and his mom a singer. They played sweet music to their children (Abashi is the 9th child) after the hot Nigerian sun when down. After his secondary schooling and his years in the Air Force, he decided his destiny in music and have been moving on up ever since.

Group Members Adbloyt Abashi is self-contained. In his studio he plays all instruments. When he tours his bands generally consists of several chosen musicians from his growing family of fellow musicians; a bassist, drummer, keyboardist and 1-2 background vocalists. Though he plays all instruments, on stage he usually plays the guitar.

Instruments He plays all instruments; drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and Voice

Albums Born to Go On, No Boundary, Spirit of Confidence Live, Love is Equal, Love Ever; War Never, I Cry for My Nation, Abashi Love Songs, Money is the Boss, Survival is the Game, The Best of Abashi, In my Soul, Give me a Break Live, Pass me the Microphone, Abashi Dance Hall, & The Naggae King Parents

Press Reviews Greensboro News & Record, Reggae Report, Bongo Productions Magazine, Nigerian Standard Newspaper, Eggon News, STAR Glenar of Jamaica, etc.

Location Washington, DC - USA

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