Wildfire Records

10/28/2024

10/17/2024

The independent producers still held their own in Jamaica during the mid-1980s when Earl Messam got involved in the music business. He was from Clarendon and knew about the exploits of his colleagues from that parish, located in central Jamaica.

Based in Philadelphia since the late 1980s, Messam is the head of Wildfire Records which has increased its production activity in the last two years, releasing songs by veteran singers Ian Sweetness, Roland Burrell and Doniki.

Messam boasts that he was instrtumental in launching the careers of deejays Daddy Screw and Mad Cobra, and also had a hand in the production of ‘Golden Hen’, a big hit for Tenor Saw almost 40 years ago.

“Mi have a passion for music, it run inna mi family. It flow from di blood,” he said.

Wildfire Records’ latest releases include Ian Sweetness’ cover of ‘Ain’t That Loving You’ and the Yuletide classic, ‘Merry Christmas’. Burrell, a Clarendon native and Messam’s cousin, does a rendition of Alton Ellis’ ‘Breaking up is Hard to Do’ while Doniki’s songs for the label are a cover of Kris Kristofferson’s ‘For The Good Times’ and ‘Put Me in The Mood’, an original song.

Doniki, a talented artiste from Trench Town, died in 2016 at age 49. Many believed the highly-thought-of vocalist passed away without realising his full potential.

Messam is among that group, describing the Rastafarian as a, “Top man, a righteous person.”

Burrell is the elder of the Wildfire Records camp. Recording since the early 1970s, his hit songs include ‘Johnny Dollar’ and ‘Stormy Night’, both recorded at Channel One later that decade.

Possessing a powerful baritone, Ian Sweetness has been recording music since the mid-1980s. Over the years, he has done songs for producers including Lloyd “King Jammy” James and a number of ‘indie’ labels.

Messam points out that his company is not limited to veterans. He has a new single and album by singer Tia, scheduled for release soon.

He is confident of making a mark with Wildfire Records, which would see him joining the ranks of other Clarendon natives on the hit parade. They include Derrick Morgan, T***s Hibbert, Millie Small, The Clarendonians, Freddie McGregor, and Barrington Levy.

10/14/2024

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10/05/2024

NEW ARTIST; Red Medez in the studio recording for Wildfire Records

10/04/2024

09/06/2024

The independent producers still held their own in Jamaica during the mid-1980s when Anthony Messam got involved in the music business. He was from Clarendon and knew about the exploits of his colleagues from that parish, located in central Jamaica.

Based in Philadelphia since the late 1980s, Messam is the head of Wildfire Records which has increased its production activity in the last two years, releasing songs by veteran singers Ian Sweetness, Roland Burrell and Doniki.

Messam boasts that he was instrtumental in launching the careers of deejays Daddy Screw and Mad Cobra, and also had a hand in the production of ‘Golden Hen’, a big hit for Tenor Saw almost 40 years ago.

“Mi have a passion for music, it run inna mi family. It flow from di blood,” he said.

Wildfire Records’ latest releases include Ian Sweetness’ cover of ‘Ain’t That Loving You’ and the Yuletide classic, ‘Merry Christmas’. Burrell, a Clarendon native and Messam’s cousin, does a rendition of Alton Ellis’ ‘Breaking up is Hard to Do’ while Doniki’s songs for the label are a cover of Kris Kristofferson’s ‘For The Good Times’ and ‘Put Me in The Mood’, an original song, and John Rowe aka Anaconda.

Doniki, a talented artiste from Trench Town, died in 2016 at age 49. Many believed the highly-thought-of vocalist passed away without realising his full potential.

Messam is among that group, describing the Rastafarian as a, “Top man, a righteous person.”

Burrell is the elder of the Wildfire Records camp. Recording since the early 1970s, his hit songs include ‘Johnny Dollar’ and ‘Stormy Night’, both recorded at Channel One later that decade.

Possessing a powerful baritone, Ian Sweetness has been recording music since the mid-1980s. Over the years, he has done songs for producers including Lloyd “King Jammy” James and a number of ‘indie’ labels.

Messam points out that his company is not limited to veterans. He has a new single and album by singer Tia, scheduled for release soon.

He is confident of making a mark with Wildfire Records, which would see him joining the ranks of other Clarendon natives on the hit parade. They include Derrick Morgan, T***s Hibbert, Millie Small, The Clarendonians, Freddie McGregor, and Barrington Levy.

07/29/2024

Wildfire Records’ latest releases include Ian Sweetness’ cover of ‘Ain’t That Loving You’ and the Yuletide classic, ‘Merry Christmas’. Burrell, a Clarendon native and Messam’s cousin, does a rendition of Alton Ellis’ ‘Breaking up is Hard to Do’ while Doniki’s songs for the label are a cover of Kris Kristofferson’s ‘For The Good Times’ and ‘Put Me in The Mood’, an original song.

Doniki, a talented artiste from Trench Town, died in 2016 at age 49. Many believed the highly-thought-of vocalist passed away without realising his full potential. https://www.reggae-vibes.com/news/2023/11/earl-messam-increased-his-production-activity/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEUmrtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeB_2FcIfsz3_BFjFXhdCukqLf657teIuf9SPcVuXVYHlJV17S8V7Cneag_aem_eK72ICVx25uNmjBN0WGVnQ

07/24/2024

It was the summer of 1982 and Roland Burrell was looking for his first hit song after nearly 10 years in the music business. He got it with Johnny Dollar, recorded at Channel One studio with producer Alton “Tanka” Hill.
A cover of American soul singer Garnet Mimms’ 1964 hit, A Quiet Place, Johnny Dollar featured Sly and Robbie who at the time were the hottest musicians in reggae. It topped reggae charts in Jamaica, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Burrell recently revisited the song, doing a fresh version for Wildfire Records, a Philadelphia-based label. Earl Messam, head of that independent company, told Observer Online that the new edition will be released in August as part of Wildfire Records’ Champions In Action compilation album.
That set will also contain songs by singers Ian Sweetness and Tia.
Messam and Burrell have known each other for “donkey years”. Both are from Pennants district in Clarendon and in recent years, Burrell has recorded a number of songs for Wildfire Records including a cover of Slim Smith’s My Conversation.
After scoring a number one with Johnny Dollar, Burrell followed-up in 1982 with Stormy Night, another Hill production, which also did well in Jamaica and the UK. That song was originally done by Creation Steppers seven years earlier.

07/15/2024

IThe independent producers still held their own in Jamaica during the mid-1980s when Earl Messam got involved in the music business. He was from Clarendon and knew about the exploits of his colleagues from that parish, located in central Jamaica.

Based in Philadelphia since the late 1980s, Messam is the head of Wildfire Records which has increased its production activity in the last two years, releasing songs by veteran singers Ian Sweetness, Roland Burrell and Doniki.

Messam boasts that he was instrtumental in launching the careers of deejays Daddy Screw and Mad Cobra, and also had a hand in the production of ‘Golden Hen’, a big hit for Tenor Saw almost 40 years ago.

“Mi have a passion for music, it run inna mi family. It flow from di blood,” he said.

Wildfire Records’ latest releases include Ian Sweetness’ cover of ‘Ain’t That Loving You’ and the Yuletide classic, ‘Merry Christmas’. Burrell, a Clarendon native and Messam’s cousin, does a rendition of Alton Ellis’ ‘Breaking up is Hard to Do’ while Doniki’s songs for the label are a cover of Kris Kristofferson’s ‘For The Good Times’ and ‘Put Me in The Mood’, an original song.

Doniki, a talented artiste from Trench Town, died in 2016 at age 49. Many believed the highly-thought-of vocalist passed away without realising his full potential.

Messam is among that group, describing the Rastafarian as a, “Top man, a righteous person.”

Burrell is the elder of the Wildfire Records camp. Recording since the early 1970s, his hit songs include ‘Johnny Dollar’ and ‘Stormy Night’, both recorded at Channel One later that decade.

Possessing a powerful baritone, Ian Sweetness has been recording music since the mid-1980s. Over the years, he has done songs for producers including Lloyd “King Jammy” James and a number of ‘indie’ labels.

Messam points out that his company is not limited to veterans. He has a new single and album by singer Tia, scheduled for release soon.

He is confident of making a mark with Wildfire Records, which would see him joining the ranks of other Clarendon natives on the hit parade. They include Derrick Morgan, T***s Hibbert, Millie Small, The Clarendonians, Freddie McGregor, and Barrington Levy.f You Want My Loving By Ian Sweetness. A Tribute to Dennis Brown

07/13/2024

westbound train by Sheneil Smith aka Tia'. backshot style

07/11/2024

Kr Kinetic - Party Tonight | This Music Video Is For Premonition Use Only) World Music Video

Party Tonight by Kr Kinetic | This Music Video Is For Premonition Use Only) World Music, Wildfire Records

07/02/2024

Ebonimarley Brown Pearson describes her new CD “Riddim and Blues” as “a gospel album with social commentary…the Roots meets Jesus Christ Superstar.” Redemption rings clear in her song “Enemy’s Camp,” a reggae version of a traditional song with a timeless message. “Get Glad” and “Cry Joy” reinforce themes of recovery and reassurance. While tuning into her impressive octaves, the listener is encouraged to see each day as a blessing.

Ms. Marley Brown’s artistry also includes the stage. She enjoys a healthy back ground in acting and scriptwriting. She’s studied at the Oxford School of Drama and is an alumnus of Hampton University and Union Institute University. She’s written a trilogy of Egyptian plays and a musical entitled Ashe. This Renaissance woman believes that all of her talents are spiritual gifts from the Most High. She desires to spread of message of hope and salvation, regardless of the medium or audience.