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Meet GBOB Jamaica Judge Mikie Bennett
MICHAEL “MIKIE” BENNETT
Mikie Bennett dubbed the “Quincy Jones of Reggae” began his career in the
early 80s as a member of the group Home T 4. In 1986 under his leadership the
reformed group now named Home T had its most successful period with hits like
-- “Don’t Throw It All Away”,-- “Who She Love”,-- “Pirates Anthem” --“Spreading
Rumours” all massive reggae hits internationally.
This period saw him working with two of the leading producers at both King
Jammy’s and Music Works studios as a vocal arranger and staff writer. Songs
like *Telephone Love, *Rumours, *Champion Lover, * Pirates Anthem, and
numerous other hits for Denis Brown, Gregory Issacs, Cocoa Tea Sugar Minott,
brought him instant recognition. The demand for his services grew and in 1989
along with friend Patrick Lindsay they formed their own record company Two
Friends Ltd.
Two Friends allowed total creative freedom and a chance to show case some
young artists that had been under his wings. These included --- Brian and
Tony Gold and Chevelle Franklin. The sound was clean and rootsy with a
strong Bass Line and usually characterised by exciting vocal arrangements.
Mikie’s sound became the fresh new sound and was called the “TWO FRIENDS
SOUND”
The sound was sought after both locally and internationally and soon the Major
Labels
came calling wanting their various artists to try the sound and what they saw as
the perfect marriage between R&B and Reggae. Billboard hits like HOUSECALL
with Maxi Priest and Shabba and MR LOVER MAN only strengthened the
position.
Mikie has worked with the likes of Roberta Flack, Maxi Priest, Shabba Ranks,
Cyndi Lauper, LL Cool J, Dougie Fresh, Caron Wheeler (soul to soul), Beres
Hammond, Gregory Isacs, Buju, Aswad, David Hinds (Steele Pulse), Third
World, John King, Nicholas Brancker, Chris Alman, Toni Norville (4D People) to
name a few.
Over the past few years Mikie Bennett has been a very vocal individual
especially on music related subjects. He has been named to every major private
sector committee that speaks to music related issues. His position on developing
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June 2, 2012 from 9pm to 10pm – Dikkelvenne
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