TALAWA PRODUCTIONS

From 2004, Talawa Productions, artist management and record-company, have been working with H. Corn and done numerous amount of successful shows together, plus a whole lot of media promotions. At the moment, Talawa Productions and the artist are preparing to release a 12” vinyl from his new album "Serious Vibes" now available worldwide.

Since Talawa have been working with Horace Corn, the artist and our team at Talawa have seen new fertile grounds being shine upon from the rootsdeep musical life of reggae cornerstone. Vintage cannot describe the value of the collective inspiration coming straight from the royal ball of hardcore ghetto experiences dressed in queenly dresses and kingly apparel. Each song has its own importance. The trone of reggae music was built by studying the masterplan keenly and diligently.

For those who foresee the drastic growth of reggae music,  like the Upsetters, Jimmy Cliff, the Wailers, Toots and the Maytals, Meditation, Sir Coxsone, Treasure Isle, JOe Gibbs, SwingAling and many more, they  created a good path for the artists now carrying on the uphill trodding. Horace Corn have admired the works of all the elders and have learnt a lot of techniques and know-how following their guidelines, and have made full use of such good reputations.

Talawa is now ready to unfold the treasure-us Corn collections.

Look out for the new album release at CD Baby!

 

 

 

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Horace Corn was born in St Bess, Jamaica. Being very athletic, dramatic and humorous, he always had a part to play. At a very young age, his mother moved to Kingston. After finishing primary school, he joined her and the rest of the family. His horizons got broaden knowing the streets of Kingston, The Great Duke Reid Treasure Isle studio was one block away on Bond street, not far from Oxford street, where Horace was staying, in the heart of western Kingston. Horace bought his first records of Alton Ellis, Gregory Isaacs, Burning Spear, Barry Brown, Bob Marley, Bob Andy and Black Uhuru from “Joe Gibbs”, “Randy’s Record” and “Swing-a-Ling” mobile truck Record Stores in Downtown Parade. Most of the records purchased at the time were on Sir Coxson’s black&white label.

In Kingston, he worked hard, studied and still found the time to promote numerous stage shows with upcoming artists such as Admiral Tibet, Jessie Gender, Ronnie Twaites, Andrew Tosh (son of legendary Peter Tosh) amongst others.

In 1988, Horace Corn went to England where he continued his love for the music as an ambassador and held shows with artists such as Johnny Osbourne, Chaka Damus, Vivian Jones, Lloyd Brown and others.

In 1993 “Corn Tree Production” music company was born in the UK. The same year Horace Corn did his first recording at “Survival Studio” in Acton. Title “Baby you’ve been missing me” (12 inch), Corn Tree Productions record label. His second release was to be “Gunshot fe cease”, a 12 inch vinyl, AA side. Here he combined with lyricist “Rebellious” (King Kojo), 1994. 1996, Horace Corn released “She is my woman”, 7 inch. He later recorded many Djs and singers. “Singing B”, a very prominent singer, got a 7 inch release on Corn Tree Productions with the song “Life”. 1997 saw the release of a double 12 inch vinyl, with the two chart tunes “False Prophecy” and “Do Jah Works”.

“The Most Corn” cd album -and cassette became available in limited edition in 1998, and was widely promoted and distributed by Corn Tree Production and JetStar in the UK. This masterpiece was highly reviewed in magazines, such as “The World Beat” (USA) and “Reggae Trade” magazine in England.

Horace went to Scandinavia and further into Europe to promote the musical vibes. In March 2001, Horace Corn brought legendary “Twinkle Brothers” with Norman Grant to “Medborgarhuset” in Stockholm, Sweden for the first time in their carrier. In 2003, Horace teamed up with “Selam Music Promotions” and brought ever living “Junior Delgado” to Stockholm, Sweden.

 Bands Horace Corn played with:Yarden, King Fari, Rulers, Roots Harmonics, Groove Killers, Reggaetarians, Ministry of Harmony, Riddim Force, High Valley, Natural Ways, Roots Defenders to mention some.

  

 H. Corn and Roots Vibe band

 

Horace Corn review in “The Beat” magazine (www.getthebeat.com):

“...The arrangements are unusual with backing vocals that sound like at times three angels or a church choir contingent appearing when last expected. Equally unexpected was the sudden appearance of Twinkle Brother’s Norman Grant’s distinctive backing vocals on “Let your love light shine”. The songs are superb. “Holy Mama Africa”, “Out of your sleep and slumber” and “False Prophecy” are only three of many tunes whose lyrics aim at a higher level of consciousness for all human kind. The recordings has a feeling that might alternatively be described as intimate or box-like, but once you adjust to it you’ll find its reminiscent of a similar feel in the recordings of Lloyd “Bullwacki” Barnes or . Holy of holy - Coxson Dodd’s Studio One. A thoroughly enjoyable turn-of-the-(next)-century roots effort from a new artist worth watching for...”

 

MAHINDI is an upful Rasta man, who do not steal, cheat nor jealous others. I and I know that Selassie I is true living and mighty over all. Jah is the creator of I and I, Rastafari universally. King of kings, lord of lords, the conquering lion from the tribe of Judah has prevailed to be the prince of peace, ruler of earth. I and I do not eat bloody meat, neither drink alcohol, neither use drugs. I and I do not play any dishonest role to get material or vaniterial values. I and I work self sufficiently to acquire this livity I live. I and I make full use of life natural resources, mentally, physically and skillfully. As a Rasta man, I and I consume vegetables, herbs, fruits and ital juices. Cook I own food, bless it and give thanks for life. Who Jah love, no man curse. To eat from your own hands, what a joy! In the midst of the ocean, the fools are still thirsty. I live not for greed, neither for shallow knowledge, which has no use, but to observe and broaden this scope of love for life to its mentionable pinnacle..."

ROOTS VIBE BAND

After performing under Talawa Productions management for two years, Mahindi Horace Corn is now in the studio recording live with his band Roots Vibe. Talawa Productions will soon be releasing a reindition of “The Most Corn” cd, plus extra tracks on his new album, title Serious Vibes!

From 2004, Talawa Productions - artists management and record company - have been working with Mahindi Horace Corn and other artists whose names and profiles are mentioned on Talawa website.

HORACE CORN - SERIOUS VIBES cd

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