One Mic (NY Edition) Features International Reggae Artiste Anthony B

New York, New York (January 22nd, 2013) - Coming off the heels of One Mic (NY Edition) launching in November 2012 with young, hip and soulful Christopher Martin. Destine Media event producer is ready to entertain the masses with another One Mic experience.

On February 7th history will take place inside Galapagos Art Space, as Anthony B will perform a full Acoustic set for the first time in his career. Anthony B will return to Brooklyn for the first time in over 7 yrs. It is only fitting that this event takes place during black history month and the day after the birthday of Robert Nesta Marley. It will be a major musical celebration not to be missed!

Anthony B looking forward to this honor states: “First I must say thanks a lot for this opportunity to get I man message out.  This is I man message to all people around the world. Love Your Self! And don't; please don't ever forget where we are coming from as a nation and a people of color. And it’s the same message I will bring to ‘ONE MIC’ on February 7th "LOVE YOUR SELF".

One Mic "The artistic movement" was founded in order to give the artist a platform to showcase their talent and allow fans to meet the man or woman behind the music.

Far too many times artists are only given 15 -20 minutes to showcase a craft that they and their team have nurtured and shaped for many years. How can an audience really see the talent and gain the respect for the artist? Therefore, at One Mic we ask the artist to strip down from a 5-6 piece band and perform with 2-3 instruments. Giving the fans an opportunity to hear their words and musical accompaniment with appreciation. One Mic, One Stage, One Movement.

Location Galapagos Art Space
16 Main street Brooklyn, NY (DUMBO Area)
Date : Thursday February 7th
Time : doors open at 8pm
Show time 9pm sharp
Tickets on sale $15.00
Press and media interviews please contact onemicny@gmail.com
Tickets: 13475833241 or 347-497-8874

Draped in the rich colors of African cloth, his trademark staff in hand, and his dreadlocks wrapped regally on his head, Anthony B embodies all that it is spiritual and proactive about Reggae music. This artiste has been steadfast in his mission to represent the poor and oppressed, using sharp lyrics to confront political injustices and bring the issues of the people to the forefront. In the process, he has raised the quality of performance standards and lyrical content for the industry, through the release of 13 albums, over 1000 singles and appearances on over 100 albums in the last 14 years.

Anthony B's musical journey started in the church, back when he was still called Keith Anthony Blair in Clark's Town, Trelawney. In this part of rural Jamaica, Anthony B was immersed in the thunderous chants and rhythms of Revivalism and the Seventh Day Adventist church where he honed his soon-to-be signature vocals. In his formative years, the artiste also cleaved to the music of Otis Redding and the incomparable Peter Tosh.

In 1992, Anthony B left his home-town and set out to make his fateful mark on Kingston's music scene. He rebuked the trend of girl and gun lyrics popular at that time and remained faithful to words of spiritual consciousness and social conviction. Continue reading HERE