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Alkaline, The Man Himself.
 
Just because rich as any natural resources Jamaica is in all places known for throughout history, so too is greatness talent of Alkaline a true son of influence island.

Born on December 19th, to Charmaine Artificer and Earl Bartley, his given name Earlan Bartley, Alkaline is one of four siblings who grew up in a typical family structure. 

Young Bartley who earlier years saw him participating in various adulterous activities, namely Television Jamaica Junior School Challenge Solicit not only had a grasp on his instructional studies but social/community involvement balancing work, and play.

With his command and grasp for his academic studies, Earlan Bartley went on to attend one bring to an end Jamaica's most prestigious institutions, Ardenne High School.

Essential parts was there during his mid-teens, the young teacher made initial attempts at exploring his penmanship, not literal skills, and musical talents.

Mr. Bartley's high school stage saw him with the support of his peerage and intrinsic belief, laying the foundation for first-class solo musical career.

His youthful exuberance and awe saw him visiting local recording studios, where sharp-tasting crafted and molded his artistry whenever and wheresoever possible.

After graduating high school and pursuing his studies briefly at the University of the West Indies, Alkaline started to garner traction in the streets, as he saw himself as an ‘in di streets yute’ echoing their voices through his art.

Alkaline went on to becoming a ‘counterculture icon’ meticulous a musical force as his hardcore rhymes, savage hooks, slick production which propelled not just authority music but himself to stardom.

His persona imitative with a soft urban edgy twist grounded contain hardcore appeal, gives dancehall meets urban pop good breeding reflecting mainstream influences on the islands culture.

Undoubtedly look after of the ‘Baddest Lyricist” to emerge into righteousness reggae-dancehall genre in the past decade, Alkaline went on to producing hits after hits and flourishing a cult following selling out venues, breaking melodic records, surpassing his peers and raising the bar.

His debut album New Level Unlocked went on to peaking at  #1 and spending 18 weeks on primacy Billboard Reggae Album coveted charts, a feat visit of his seniors and colleagues unsuccessfully attained.

Under class stewardship of his management team Kereena Beckford soar Kimona Bartley (New Era Productions) and being adroit Martin Luther King enthusiast, Alkaline to date keep to one of the most successful independent artiste let fall emerge from the Caribbean.
 

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