REGGAEXCLUSIVE SINGJAY / DEEJAY SPOTLIGHT
DESI RANKS MESHA STEELE
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t a very young age,
Desmond ‘Desi Ranks’
Maragh got involved in music.
At the age of 12 he was the
youngest selector on Aces
International.
Jimmy ‘Aces’
Winter, the owner of Aces
International Disco which was
the top sound system in
Jamaica at the time of King
Yellow Man, was business
partner with his father, Mr.
Reggie. They ran Luz Beach
Club together in Port Morant, St.
Thomas which gave Desi Ranks
the privilege to be around King
Yellow Man and Fathead and
the dancehall scene.
orn Mesha McGregor
and now known as
Mesha Steele. Mesha is who
she is and Steele represents
her strength and resilience.
Mesha is a sultry songstress
with
a
dynamic
and
captivating voice. From her
very
first
notes,
you
immediately get the sense
that you are listening to a
singer who is very confident,
experienced and definitely
talented. Her influences
range from Reggae and
Soca to R&B and Jazz.
Born in Belize to a family of
singers and musicians,
Migration came along in the 90’s Mesha was not short of role
and Desi Ranks settled in models
growing
up.
Hamilton ON Canada, where he Inevitability, Mesha along
continued the music tradition as with her two older sisters
one of the singers and owner of formed a group known as
the 8 Man band, ‘Perfect Mix’. the M Girlz. As a main act in
Things began to change for Belize, M Girlz also opened
Desi Ranks when his daughter, for top Reggae artists who
Felicia
‘Vonnii’
Maragh performed there such as
per formed at the Coca Cola Roti Shabba Ranks, Lady Saw
Festival in New Kingston, Jamaica alongside FAB 5 when she was 12. and Patra. Eventually, Mesha went solo after her sisters decided to ‘settle
During this time he obtained a memorable moment at Margaritaville in down’. She has shared the stage with Byron Lee and The Dragonaires,
Negril. While on vacation, the owner of a popular house band called Desi Square One, Percy Sledge and more.
Ranks up to perform on stage. As anticipated, he rocked the beach with his
In pursuit of her dreams Mesha migrated to New York City in 2000. She
tunes.
has performed in and throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and
Recently, Desi decided to make a next run at writing songs for a few years. Europe. She has shared the stage with artistes like Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie
He built his own recording studio in 2008; 3Mirage Studio is located in Man, Damian Marley and many more. She toured with recording artistes
Hamilton, ON. This gave him the opportunity to record any time of the day Gyptian, Spragga Benz, Warrior King and frequently performed with
without limits. Whilst on vacation in Jamaica in 2014 he frequently visited Burning Spear and Everton Blender.
Portmore where he met veteran artists which fell in love with his unique
style and versatility which propelled him further. He currently is in #1 spot Mesha released several singles including an acoustic version of the late
on the RDB Top 10 with Sir Rockwell’s “Oh Boy”, produced by The Musical Whitney Houston’s “Saving All My Love for You” and also the single
Ambassador Trevor Elliott. With over 150 plus original songs recorded, 10 “Waking up with you”. She later recorded a reggae Christmas album
brand new releases from Dancehall to Reggae, you will have a favourite. called “Christmas in Paradise”.
As an artiste, songwriter, producer and engineer and with all his strength, As her musical journey continues, Mesha has managed to surround
Desi pushes to be at the top with his unique style and positive attitude. In herself with a strong team, she is confident that she is in the right place
his own words “I am addicted to music and I try to inspire all I come in at the right time. In the works is an album produced by Canada’s own
contact with. I was there when it started and it will take me home.” Desi Indie Rootz Records and more. You can follow her on IG @meshasteele
Ranks ‘will’ be there.
and FB @Mesha Steele.
PATCHA BLACKS
T
asjay
Productions
Recording
Artiste
Patcha Blacks is about to
release a big song in 2018
entitled “Magnet to Steel”.
Patcha is currently working
on big things with the likes
of Sly and Robbie, Delroy
Phatta and many more.
Delroy
Pottinger
of
Kingston,
Jamaica
is
working to release Patcha’s
first album. Stay tuned for
more.
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