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 in August, 2002: "JON-E-SHAKKA'S SHOW TUNES", a mesmerizing compilation of
Instrumental Tracks!!
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!
WILEYPALOOZA
Ottawa, 1999.
Nobody RAPS Like N.P/
"This is how we get Down"
Kwame Boateng
Jon-e-shakka
Call your Local Radio statons , and DJ's
To Play these Positive Vibes .
! @ CD WAREHOUSE , LEGEND RECORDS
in Ottawa, Ont. Region , and other local retailers. If your Local Cd Warehouse is not carrying it. Let them know
the one in Ottawa, Canada is
N.P- This is how we get Down ! Plus
3 more !Take a Listen.
50/50-Uncut
FreeStyle Take 1 !! Take a Listen."12 uncut jams"
(Kwame Boateng)Jon-e-Shakka- *U-REAP-WHAT-U-SOW*
Get ready for Da Funk! &
"Life
With A Four-Track Is A B
* special guests *Eugene Poku*Joseph
Poku* Kim Warnock*Steve Johnston*John James*African inspired dancing, hip hop, rap and vocals. * Mainstream hip
hop, house .
You can also order these
CD'S fast, by phone:
1-613-820-5715
**8 am-5 pm CST**
MONEY*ORDER*CHECK*
JON-E-SHAKKA
176-B-WOODRIDGE-CRES.
OTTAWA-ON.
CANADA-K2B-7S9
Hear, our Music/Videos
Hear, our Music/Videos
"UNCUT LIKE NEVER B4 "
50/50 Stops for KNOW One !
Life w/a 4 track is A bi......Here We go Again !
1981 and keepin on !
If your Local Cd Warehouse is not carrying it. Let
them know the one in Ottawa, Canada is..
The jon-e-Shakka Project
Our
Cd Release Celebration Sept/12/03 , was a sucess.@ THE OLD VOX LOUNGE.
SHOW LINE-UP included:
other surprise Guest, DJ's ,Dancers, rappers
featuring songs from:
N.P
50/50
"U-REAP-WHAT-U-SOW "
LIFE W/ A 4 TRACK IS A B1...
"SHOW TUNES" and
"MY BROTHERS' KEEPER "
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.
"*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...!"
Description: This Workshop explores the use of
"patterns" in Vocal, Music & Dance Rhythms! It is suitable for JK-Grade 6 & is taught by Mitchka
& Jon-E-Shakka!
Format: This is a two-hour Workshop, divided
into four Sections:
1) Rhymes & Stories
2) Music
3) Dance
4) Performance!
Students will receive a demonstration and several
hands-on opportunities to practice (in small groups), in each Section, followed by a group performance!
Price: $225.00
Maximum # of Students: 25
** For further info. or to book a "Rap
'n Rhythm Workshop", please E-Mail us at: soulcandypro@hotmail.com
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