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National Muzik Production
National Muzik Production was founded in 1991 by Ras Leon, a talented Reggae musician who came to California from Jamaica in 1986. Since it's inception N.M.P. has promoted numerous concerts including five Bob Marley Day festivals in Santa Barbara, CA, and numerous concerts at the Fairfax Pavilion in Marin County, CA. N.M.P. often donates a portion of the proceeds to a needy charitable organization such as Let Isla Vista Eat, Fairfax Departement of Parks and Recreation, and Friends of the River. These concerts have been attended and enjoyed by thousands of people. N.M.P. also produces conscious, and uplifting Reggae Dancehall music, and offers collectible Reggae wear including tee-shirts, posters and hats, all of original designs. All of our music is produced using the best musicians in Jamaica, and includes internationally renowned, as well as up and coming artists. We are currently extremely excited about our new releases "Blazing Hits" and "Blazing Hits 2".

Ras Leon
Ras Leon was born in Spanishtown, Jamaica on August 26, 1964, and raised in the hills of Clarendon. He went from playing beats on desktops to playing a trap set at the age of 13. Ras Leon toured the island with many different Reggae bands, played as a studio musician, and learned from some of the finest Reggae Musicians at a young age. It was at that time he discovered Rastafari and a higher vision.

A few years later he was guided to California where he continued his work by forming a band called Underground Roots Syndicate. Soon Ras Leon began writing his own lyrics and he became the lead singer for URS. URS opened successfully for some of the biggest names in Reggae music including: Pato Banton, Judy Mowatt, Black Uhuru, Big Youth, Aswad, Yellowman, Eekamouse, Shinehead, and Steele Pulse. Ras Leon has also recorded in the finest studios in Jamaica and across America. After co-producing a successful EP on cassette, "Follow Me" in 1990, Ras Leon moved on to bigger and better things. In 1992, Ras Leon produced and released his own compact disc "Style" which received radio airplay throughout the world.

During this time Ras Leon toured extensively throughout California, playing three or four nights a week and packing clubs everywhere. He played at many well known venues including Ventura Theater, The Santa Barbara County Bowl, Fremont Street Reggae and Blues in Las Vegas, and the Reggae at the Lake festival in Tahoe. He developed a strong following of fans who appreciate his boundless energy and conscious lyrics. At this time Ras Leon founded National Muzik Production, a successful production company that has been promoting shows, and donating a portion of the proceeds to charity ever since.

During the last two years Ras Leon has traveled to Jamaica numerous times producing a new Reggae compilation "Blazing Hits" featuring some of the biggest stars in Jamaica including Yami Bolo, and Lady G, as well as hot upcoming artists Manuel Stain, and Shaka Shamba. The music was recorded at Music Works in Kingston by top musicians, Dean Fraser, Bongo Herman, Danny "Axe-man" Thompson, and Horsemouth. Ras Leon performed four songs on the album. Ras Leon is currently producing concerts and additional recording projects in Jamaica.

Ras Leon is definitely an artist that is going far. His energy is boundless, and his talent is unique and strictly conscious. Ras Leon looks foreword to continuing his positive works.

Yami Bolo, called "the freshest Roots and Culture artist springing out of the pack in Jamaica today," has torn up crowds as far away as Japan and is not stopping. Yami Bolo's magical voice speaks directly to the heart. His singing style has been passionately compared to a "cry out in the wilderness" inspiring strength, joy, and most importantly, hope. Bolo remains true to the spirit of reggae when, in speaking of his work, he states "the singer is but the instrument. It's the Almighty at work." Bolo has worked with many of the top producers including Augustus Pablo, Coxson Dodd, Lee Perry, Winston Riley, Clive Hunt and Sly & Robbie among others. He is determined to spread the love and happiness of his spiritual strength through exploring his multiple roles as singer, songwriter and musician.

Manuel Stain was born in Spanishtown, Jamaica on June 27, 1973. He was raised in the hills of Clarendon, and he started playing music as a youth. As he continued to grow, music became a consuming passion in his life and soon he could think of nothing else. In 1992, his dream started to materialize when he voiced two songs for Jamaica's premiere producers Stevie and Cleevie. Over the next few years he continued to develop his musical talents, voicing songs for Dave Kelley at Penthouse, and Supervisor Piggy. His current Producer is Ras Leon of Jahhiya Records, and National Muzik Production. Manuel says, "I am steady and ready to go forward in the music and to a better and brighter future. Love to each and every one in the world, my friends who have stood by me, and those who provide the powers to uplift I works. And give thanks to the Imperial Majesty, the most high Jah, who keep I strong." Manuel Stain is an artist with boundless energy and an ability to lay a wicked track on any rhythm on a moments notice. He is a man destined to go far in the Reggae community.