Jabukem Music Group is a music production label, founded in early 2008 by Alexander Martin-Blanken and his wife Christine Martin-Blanken. 'Alex' as he is affectionately called, is kept busy as a full-time keyboardist and recording artiste. Alex's talent was evident at a very early age and started formal study at the age six with Paulette Bellamy.
He later 'sat at the feet of Jon Williams' and has blossomed into an exceptional musician who has mastered many genres of music and has delighted local and overseas audiences. He has toured extensively with Father Ho-Lung and Friends and also performed locally and overseas as a member of of the group 'Touch of Elegance' and also recently performed with Victoria Livengood who is an acclaimed messo soprano, who is a well known singer.
Added to his God-given talent is his composed and amiable temperament which endeares him to the musical fraternity. He continues to be a valuable asset to popular recording artistes with his varied interpretations of Gospel, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Reggae and Dancehall. He is a session musician and has played music with the likes of Jon Williams, Benjy Myaz, Courtney Fadlin, Andre Campbell, Othneil Lewis, Harold Davis, Glen Browne, Michael Kennedy, Wendell Lawrence and many others. On the production scene, Alex has produced for a number of artistes which include, Christine Fisher, Shelly Ann Watson, Kevin Downswell, Kimbilee Bent, Purpose, Ruption, Yeshemabeth McGregor, Judy Mowatt, Arvind Graham and Glacia Robinson.
He also has co-produced music with Benjy Myaz, Mario 'Mad Scientist' Lawrence, Stephen 'Di Genious' McGregor, Computer Paul Henton, DWC Productions, Exclusive Sound, Paul Barclay, Danny Browne, Sly Dunbar, Don McDowell and many others. Alex has also accompanied a wide-cross section of artistes which include Christine Fisher, Benjy Myaz, Harold Davis,Freddie McGregor, Touch of Elegance, Jon Williams, Ron Kenoly, Courtney Fadlin,Ebony,Angel Shalome,Katrina Harlin, Allison,ROOTZ UNDERGROUND, Karen Smith,JUDY EMANUEL,Mary Isaacs, Pam Hall, Dr. Ernnie Ranglin, Nadine Sutherland, Althea Hewitt(of Fourth Street Sister's), Stella Lewis, Diamar and many others.
Alex is also one of the resident in house Producer's for Almond Productions which is owned and operated by Maestro Jon Williams (the best musician in the World!!) Alex is marrried to the love of his life Christine, and have two children, Asim and Kemba.
This is Lady B Bless and I thank you for joining the Arcanovi Management Artist Network.
Arcanovi Management is a Artist Management and Development Firm specializing in Marketing and Promoting
Unsigned Independent Reggae and Soca Artists. Some of our artist have received nominations in Virginia's R&B Independent Artist Awards, the International Reggae & World Music Awards and the Canadian Reggae Music Awards.
Although the Internet has fueled the growth of the independent music scene, it's also becoming home to an ever growing number of artists, of which the majority still lives and struggles to have their music discovered.
Now, more than ever, current economical conditions drive artists to find the most effective and efficient way to reach their audience. We can help turn that opportunity into a reality, at no cost to the artists, through this network. All registered artists of the site will have access to a personalized web profiles, blogs and forums, among other features.
You will be able to post bios, pictures, videos, and music onto your personalized web page for other artists, fans, and industry professionals to view and reviews.
We will list ways to promote and market your music, you will have access to DJ's around the world as well as information on the right and wrong way to market you the artist. ( must always check the blogs ).
So go ahead:
• Start groups
• Download and share music and videos
• Change Your page theme and layout
• Add application to your page
• Create events and Post Blogs
We are dedicated to helping the independent reggae and soca artist gain exposure.
About Lady B Bless
Lady B Bless is a Radio Personality. She is Currently the CEO of Arcanovi Management, Records & Publishings Company,
An advocate for new and unsigned reggae and soca artists.
She is also the founder of the Be Encouraged Today Network and the Arcanovi Management Artist Network