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1-I"m the Real Poku mOn ' 2- MOMMA !i'm Still A Shakka Dancer Just Preaching" 3- She took me 2 Heaven *Hell 4-The hour of Judgement has arrived" 2007 5-NOWW 2008 http://www.soundclick.com/thejoneshakkaproject http://www.myspace.com/joneshakka http://www.youtube.com/jshakka JON-E's MUSIC PROFILE: Born in Ghana, West Africa , Ashanti , Tribe .(Kwame BoatenG) In 1984, Jon-E & his brother, Eugene, released their first single, entitled: "SHAKE YOUR PANTS", on Sizzle Records. It hit "Top 40", in Montreal & Mexico!! (Awesome tune...). Then came the inspiring, New Millenium Release, by THE JON-E-SHAKKA-PROJECT: "U-REAP-WHAT-U-SOW-2", on soulcandy PRODUCTIONS, with another C.D. Release scheduled !! Jon-E has been writing lyrics & composing music since 1972, totalling over 200 original, unreleased songs!! His original Music is used in all of his Shows & Dance Classes, resulting in a totally UNIQUE & INNOVATIVE style!!! African-influenced, eclectic, funk-rock-hip-hop, mixed with 70's, 80's, 90's & 21st Century RHYTHMS, SONGS & VOCALIZATIONS, best describes Jon-E's Music!! These Music Rhythms & Stories are from the SOUL, penned in the 80's, recorded in '95 and recently released for the first time!! "They were inspired by the Good Faith, for the Goodness of the Soul!" Jon-E's diverse Musical Style has also been described as: "Alternative, DaceFuturistic, Funk-Rock, Hip-Hop, Spiritual, Euro & Triphop!" He has been compared to other Music Artists such as: Cameo, Sly, Lenny Kravitz, Bootsy, Parliament & the BarKays! Music Influences include: Led Zepplin, The Eagles, his brother Joseph, Peter Cetera, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix & Bob Marley, just to name a few! *MP3 UNSIGNED ARTISTS.COM (Feb/2001): "Woh! Get back to the Seventies with this energetic disco extravaganza! Jon-E-Shakka is definitely THE funkmaster as he demonstrates his songwriting skills by coming up with a unique disco experience that blends a fusion of funk, disco and a splash of hip hop! A totally fresh new sound that you will NEVER be able to stand still to. Hit that play button and get your fix of Shakka..." Jon-e's Career as a Dance Instructor, began in Montreal, in 1983 when he and his brother, Eugene, taught "DAZZ" DANCE CLASSES at: M.A.D School, West Island Dance Centre & Ballet Jazz de Montreal. Jon-E then moved to Ottawa in 1984 and continued teaching "DAZZ" at: Dovercourt Community Centre (1986-1987), the Jazz-Hot Dance Company (1995), The R.A. Centre (2000-2001), Bayshore Recreation Centre and is currently teaching at both the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board & the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board (including Adult Classes)! *audioGalaxy.com (June/00): "A self-taught musician and dancer out of Canada who plays in a style you've never heard before. This native of the Ashanti,Tribe in Ghana, West Africa has entertained audiences with some of the biggest names to come out of Canada, like the Bare Naked Ladies and Celine Dion." CHOREOGRAPHY: Not only does Jon-E Choreograph all his Dance Classes and Performances, he has also been involved in Choreographing the following: "Times Of Our Life" Soap Opera (CFCF-Montreal, Quebec, 1984); the Main Dance Routine of 150 International Boy Scouts (Scouts Canada Jamboree-Thunder Bay, 1997) and assisting with the GOLD MEDAL winning Choreography of Jr. Men's Figure Skating Champion, Fedor Andreev (1998-1999)!! Now workin on new DvD on "Dazz dance fitnes /Cd comin out in 2007...."The hour of judgement has arrived". | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||