Yami Bolo

Yami Bolo, called "the freshest Roots and Culture artiste springing out of
the pack in Jamaica today" has torn up crowds as far away as Japan and is
not stopping.

Yami Bolo's magical voice speaks directly to the heart, his singing style
has been passionately compared to a "cry out in the wilderness" inspiring
strength, joy, and, most importantly, hope.  Born Rolando Ephraim McLean on
October 1, 1970, raised in Kingston 13, Bolo became exposed to music at an
early age through the church, which his grandmother always insisted that he
attend.  His early attraction to music was further encouraged by his
grandmother's gift of an accordion and a trombone.  Bolo's first
professional training in the music industry occured while he was a member of
Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Crew of the 1980s, which was instrumental in
the careers of such great singers as Garnett Silk and Tenor Saw, among
others.  Yami Bolo's first major stage show was at the St. Andrew Technical
High School, where at the tender age of 13, he performed his emotional hit
single "When a Man's in Love", still a favorite in the dance clubs today,
and from which KRS-1 sampled his recent hit "Take it Easy".

Since that time, Bolo's musical career has led him on a series of regal
adventures.  He has worked with top producers including Augustus Pablo,
Coxson Dodd, Lee Perry, Winston Riley, Clive Hunt, Sly and Robbie, among
others.  In 1987, at the age of 17, he was invited on tour with Augustus
Pablo's prestigious Rockers crew and in 1994 created an indelible impression
on the Japan Splash tour leading to a unique collaboration between
established Japanese superstar Kazafumi Miyazawa (Miya).  The "Miya-Yami
Project" garnered the "Best Music Video" title in Japan making Bolo the
proud recipient of Sony's Silver Grand Prix Award.  Their album "Love is
Dangerous" became one of the best selling reggae albums in Japan with sales
topping half of a million copies.  The single "Brothers Unite" was voted
Best Reggae Single 1994.

Bolo remains true to the spirit of reggae when, in speaking of his work, he
states "the singer is but the instrument.  It's the Almighty at work."
Bolo's commitment to conscious lyrics is evident throughout his music, he is
determined to spread the love and happiness of his spiritual strength
through exploring his multiple roles as singer, songwriter and musician.
This is exemplified on Yami Bolo's twelve albums including:   "Ransom of a
Man's Life" (his debut album on Greensleeves/Shanachie), "Jah Made Them 
All" (Greensleeves), "He Who Knows It Feels It" (Heartbeat), "Up Life 
Street" (Heartbeat), "Cool and Easy" (Tappa/RAS), "Fighting for Peace" (Yam
Euphony/RAS), "Love is Dangerous" (Sony Japan), "Big Bad Society" (Yam
Euphony/Tachyon), "Rebel Sold" (Mercury Japan), "Star of  Love" (VP 
Records), "Born Again" (RAS), and his soon to be released "Worldwide
Corruption" on Island Jamaica.

Yami Bolo's talent has been long recognized by fellow artists, recent
collaborations with Josey Wales and Charlie Chaplin "Do Good," Jack Radics
"The Puppet Master," Bounti Killer and Jr. Reid "Eyes a Bleed," and Capelton
"Put Down Your Weapons," have lead to top radio hits in Jamaica and abroad.
These songs reveal Bolo's militant commitment to the youths whose "coming of
age" under current economic and social conditions require the love of their
fellowman and a redefined reverence for the highest moral standards.  "Jah
Jah Give Me True Love" and "Be Still Babylon" are anthems which embody
Bolo's love for the Creator and his devotion to Jah Rastafari.
Innovatingly, Bolo's adaption of Madonna's "La Isla Bonita" has transformed
the song to subtly celebrate Jamaica's own beauty and romantic vision,
another favorite of Jamaica's radiowaves.

"I know that every person on this earth is here to spread love and happiness
across the world," Bolo says.  "I put my trust in the Almighty, and he
always inspires me, so I use my talent to praise Jah and the principles of
peace and joy that are within each and everyone of us."  With his
newly-formed production company, Yam Euphony Music, and his upcoming release
produced by Sly and Robbie for Island Jamaica, Yami Bolo continues to carry
his musical message from Jamaica to the world.

                             Yam Euphony Music Inc.
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