RasTeo ...

Born into to Orthodox Christian culture on November 5, 1979 my parents moved to Sweden when I was just a couple months old. We lived in the high crime and drug trafficking city of Gottsunda until I was in my late teens. At the age of 13 in the ghettos of Gottsunda, I heard a cassette tape from Zion Which ended up being part of my heart forever. Pablo Gad, Iqulah, Ijaman levy, Jah Shaka, Hugh Mundell, Israel Vibration, Don Carlos, Fredlocks, Alpha Blondy & Black Roots etc were the first Rastas I started my journey with. I owe it all to my friend who resides there and who quietly Introduced it to me and got me started on a collection spans over 4.500 Which roots reggae records. By the time I was 17 I was living in the United States in the cultural melting pot, Los Angeles, California. At this point I really started experimenting this style of music, Which is more than just a music, it's a way of life. Which leads A life dedicated towards being a Rastaman. Having this growing collection of records and help from Jah Rastafari eventually led to me being the first Armenian / reggae singer / song writer. I was united with several legends like Santa Davis, who played in the Soul Syndicate band and drummer for Peter Tosh from the original Wailers, Haile Maskel aka Mikey Ras Star original member of Light of Saba and formally member of the classic group the Rastafarians have plus I Jonah Dan worked with legendary singer, producer and one of Uk's finest reggae percussionist. This was another blessing thanks to Reuben Bredda Unitone Addis who from the beginning Believed in me and got my foot in the door. For this you are forever grateful. So I have worked with Jah Eye from Unity Works. He too has been a huge influence on me in my journey so far. Currently I am working with up and coming producer and trombonist Hornsman Coyote Rebel Steppa. I have worked in Sweden and sound Tesfa been played on their radio station in Sweden.This Tesfa is my debut album (Mystic Morning) which i believe to be straight roots rasta vibes and feelings with militant rasta chanting lyrics. Give JAH RASTAFARI ises

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