| 1. is a composer, songwriter, singer and player of instruments since his early teens |
| 2. Born in Jamaica, Clinton became the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of the mythic Gladiators at the age of 19. He was also a session musician for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s at Black Ark in the 70s, and many major producers on the island at this time. He composed some everlasting bass lines for well-known artists like Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many others |
| 3. Each song of is a strong message coming from the heart of a man who is dedicating his life to help a better world to come. With chiselled music and poetic lyrics, he opens reggae to a wider audience who simply loves his beautiful songs |
| 4. “Survival Vibration” is ’s third acoustic album, after “Mi An Mi Guitar” and “Heart And Soul” and there is definitely an evolution. Like with the previous ones, Clinton is performing all the instruments parts: guitar, bass, a bit of drums, multiple percussions among Clinton’s favorites, and lots of human sounds. His only collaboration was actually with birds he recorded on an island of New Caledonia in spring 2023. The acoustic guitar is using in “Survival Vibration” is a James Goodal, different from “Heart And Soul” and from “Mi An’ Mi Guitar” . The bass, a beautiful acoustic Taylor, remains the same on all three albums. The main musical difference with this last album is the strong presence of the bass. As the former Gladiators said: “I’m a bit broad shoulder with the bass. I’m a bass player too. This album could have been titled ‘Mi An’ Mi Bass’.” |
| 5. “Survival Vibration” is a self-produced album of and will be released on his own label Kool Yu Foot in April 2024 |
| 6. Tracklist: |
| 7. 1.01 - - Where Do We Go |
| 8. 1.02 - - Free People Chant |
| 9. 1.03 - - Leggo Babylon |
| 10. 1.04 - - Crazy Mixed Up World |
| 11. 1.05 - - Positive Minds |
| 12. 1.06 - - L.O.L |
| 13. 1.07 - - A We Again |
| 14. 1.08 - - Mr Happy Sad |
| 15. 1.09 - - Freedom Change |
| 16. 1.10 - - Common Sense |
| 17. 1.11 - - Champions |
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