Menelik Nesta Gibbons aka Don Dada in collaboration with Mexican Artiste Jah Fabio presents: Big Daddy / Papa Grande
Humanitarian, RuFF CuTT Studio owner and recording multi-platinum selling Zimbabwean born, South African based artiste Menelik Nesta Gibbons aka Don Dada in collaboration with Mexican Artiste Jah Fabio has officially released their Single, “Big Daddy / Papa Grande
Taking the saying “Artistes Unite” to another level the single “BIG DADDY / PAPA GRANDE” was produced during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Working digitally with a Nigerian producer Illy, Don Dada and Paradise Systems connected with Jah Fabio in Mexico creating this collaborative effort that showcases the cultures of two distinct continents (Africa & North America) and combines English and Spanish over a distinctly Afro beat. Don Dada’s low voice is complimented by Jah Fabio’s Higher tone and makes for a creative and dynamic song. Ushering in a new age of Reggae / dancehall, Big Daddy / Papi Grande is a refreshing take for both genres and can be considered a tone-setter and marker of the dynamic sounds coming out of Africa and Mexico.
THE TRACK
JAH FABIO
Jah Fabio born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, is one of the most active reggae and dancehall artistes in Mexico in the last decade. With five albums and endless collaborations, Jah Fabio is gradually becoming one of the mainstays of the new wave of reggae and dancehall artistes in
Latin America. Jah Fabio has participated in different national and international festivals sharing the stage with great artists such as: Sizzla Kalonji, Damian Marley, Anthony B, Ras Michael, Seed, Mr. Vegas, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Popcaan, Aidonia, Baby Cham, Govana,
Spice, Ding Dong, Don Carlos, Warrior King, Luciano, Wayne Wonder, Alborosie , Fidel Nadal, Gondwana, Los Cafres, Stephen Marley, Biggz General, Turbulence, Kafu Banton, The Authentic Decadents, Israel Vibration, Gladiators, Tippa Irie, Yellowman, Papa Michigan,
Barrington Levy, Peter Metro, Burro Banton, Gentleman, Banton, Shamanes Crew, Quique Neira, and many more. Being a pioneer of the artists of the Reggae-Dancehall genre in Mexico, Jah Fabio continues to conquer markets and challenge himself, achieving very important things for his career.
The result of his hard work during almost 15 years of his artistic career, has been, to be the only Spanish-speaking quota in one of the most important Reggae and Dancehall festivals in the world. The ”Reggae Sumfest”, which took place in 2018 in Montego Bay in the cradle of
Reggae; Jamaica. In this festival, Jah Fabio was on the main stage of the event on Dancehall night, on Friday, July 20, along with important artists such as Sizzla, Popcaan, Aidonia, Masicka and Bounty Killer, icons of Jamaican music in the world.
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DON DADA
Menelik Nesta Gibbons aka Don Dada continuously pushes boundaries, changing the norm, quickly moving beyond static thinking by reinventing the game. He is fast becoming an industry thought leader by breaking tradition and creating ground-breaking possibilities for growth for himself and others in the music business. Don Dada in the entertainment industry has achieved a great deal as a Reggae/Hip-Hop artist and social influencer since he made his debut on the prestige 2016 Mandela Day Concert stage in Johannesburg South Africa sharing the stage with artists like Cassper Nyovest, Ricky Rick, EMTEE, Fifi Cooper, Banky Wellington, A Reece, SJava, Mis Pru, Loyiso Bala and PJ Powers. Don Dada raised the bars when his 2017 VIVA Mandela track sold multi-platinum within 4 months of release.
He has graced prestige stages such as Bob Marley Tribute Concert 56 Hope Road Kingston Jamaica sharing this stage with great artistes like Capleton, Nadine Sutherland, Richie Spice, Agent Saaco, Lutan Fyah, Iba Mahr, Aaron Nigel Smith, Bongo Herman, Reggae Powerhouse Band and Koffee.
Don Dada debuted the Jamaica LIVE series in Kingston Jamaica sharing the stage with the legendary Ken Booth, Reggae Powerhouse Band, Bonafide, Esco Da Shocker, Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal. Opening shows for Beenie man, and Damarco in Zimbabwe, Lutan Fyah in South Africa and Everton Blender in Kenya. Tribute song artist 2017 & 2018 Mandela track [VIVA Mandela], Mama Winnie Mandela Black Doek Memorial [Long Live Mama Winnie Mandela] and Louie Ford aka Louie Ranking aka Original Jamaican Don Dada. With countless artiste and production collaborations at home and abroad that include Reggae Powerhouse Band, Imbongi Poet BISHOP Jessica Mbangeni, legendary duo Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Gregory Isaacs and Sir Clement Coxsone Dodd, Don Dada with this boldness and unwavering passion for Africa to RISE.
CONNECT WITH DON DADA
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