Oba Simba - The Voice of the People

Oba Simba represents perfectly the new conscious Reggae Roots Music straight from Jamaica. His smooth voice and sweet melodies take you into a true spiritual meditation. The Voice of the People is simply the upcoming Jamaican Reggae artist with tunes such as Two Roads, Movin on, Lion Touch... Oba Simba has his own artistic world inspired by classical artists like Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, Toots Hibbert...

He appeared on several releases and he was a special guest at the MIDEM07. Now it is time to spraid the King of the Lion's spirit and vibes worldwide. 

Biography

The first thing that will grab you about this dynamic yet humble artist is his name Oba Simba, meaning King of the Lions. Next will be his crisp sounding voice that rings sweeter than any bell. Then comes his mind-stimulating lyrics that cut straight to the thruth on whatever topic he chooses to write about; and with an image that compliments all of this, Oba Simba is a natural star.

Armed with a new team (management and booking agency), Oba recently created a big impact at the MIDEM 2007 in Cannes (France). Sharing stage with stars such as Shaggy, Etana, Tessanne Chin, Daville and others, Oba captured the crowd in true contemporary and authentic reggae style. Highlighting him as a super star for the near nature.

Oba Simba was born in December 1971 in heartease, St. Thomas and grew up in Allman Town central Kingston. He shows an early interest in music but it was while attending Trench Town comp. High school that he developed his writing and performing skills. He would perform on almost every school concert or even in his classroom when the teacher was not there.

During those school years, Simba displayed fine leadership Qualities and was elected Headboy and Student Councilor of the school. Under the stage name Sir Prince, he entered the Teen Star Search Talent competition and was placed second; that led to him topping many other talent competitions in and around his community including the Tastee Talent Concert. One of his most memorable moments was sharing stage with Lt. Stitchie (who was the most popular act at the time) and stealing the show. 

In 2002 while at a Songwriters Boot Camp, Simba met producer Mikey Bennett and out of that came 'New Day' a track written by Oba Simba and performed by Abijah and 'Bring It On' performed by Simba himself.

 

 

 

He is currently riding the air and cable waves with songs and videos such as 'Lion Touch' and 'Anansi Story'. On the international scene he has songs like  'Hanky Panky' and 'Promises' on the Special Delivery Music label based in France and he has been working with Maguari Productions in Europe.

A Sagittarian, the singer is of a quiet and observant nature and is very down to earth. In his spare time he can be seen either strumming his guitar, reading, watching television or listening to music.  His favorite singers are Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Luciano and Sizzla amongst many others.

The world is prepared for the arrival of Oba Simba, King of Lions and Voice of the People.

 

Oba Simba on stage

• Island Village - Ocho Rios (Jamaica)
  Reggae festival 1st of May 2007
• Culture Heatwave - Negril (Jamaica)
  June 2006
• Fully Loaded - Portmore (Jamaica)
  Reggae festival May 2007
• MIDEM - Cannes (France)
  Jamaica Night Showcase with Shaggy, Etana, Daville,  Nanko... Jan 2007

Discography

Oba Simba : Promises

7inch Vinyl on Judgement riddim.

 

 

 

 

 

(P) 2006 Special Delivery Music

Dis Ya Time : Hanky Panky

One riddim compilation with 1 Oba Simba's track.

(P) 2005 Special Delivery Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 First album in new roots reggae style coming out soon (cellblock records)!!

Press Quotes

"Oba Simba built the vibe with strong vocals and a mix of contemporary and traditional roots reggae." Jamaica Observer (Jamaica)

"He woke the MIDEM's audience up in Cannes and he appeared on tunes full of good vibes with a voice more than remarkable." Reggae.fr (France)

 "Best artist Revelation of 2006 from me is OBA SIMBA from Kingston Jamaica with is nice nice song 'Promises'..." Asher Selector (Switzerland)

"Alborosie, Nanko, Oba Simba, Da'Ville, Omar Reid and Shaggy are the icons of the Jamaican music industry abroad." Reggae-live.com (France)

Booking Contact

For any booking request in Europe and/or any further information, please contact us by email at:

info at maguari-prod.com

Please check out www.myspace.com/obasimba