ALBUM DESCRIPTION

Artist Bio:
Zema (pronounced Zay-ma) is a veteran roots reggae artiste sending out a positive, conscious and uplifting message as part of a small number of women braving the reggae waters. Zema began her musical career at the tender age of seven with piano and creative dance lessons. As a youth, her interest prompted her to pick up several other instruments in addition to singing. She has performed and recorded reggae, R&B, rock and pop music in numerous bands.

In Los Angeles, Zema has established herself as a prominent musician on the reggae scene recording and performing as a vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist. She has backed both as a vocalist and a keyboardist such internationally known reggae artists as Alton Ellis, Leroy Sibbles, Delroy Wilson, Ras Michael, Joe Higgs, Ras Midas, and Carlton Livingston.

In addition to performing throughout Southern California, Zema has appeared at several reggae festivals across the country as well as performing in Israel. She is currently touring the U.S. as part of the Bob Marley Festival tour. Zema has shared the stage with such seminal performers as Bunny Wailer, Luciano, Buju Banton, Jimmy Cliff, Ky-mani Marley, Congos and Abyssinians. Zema's deep spirituality, talent and dedication are reflected in the quality of her original material which is extremely well received wherever it's heard.

Album Description:
Described as one of today's top female modern roots reggae vocalists, this roots daughter brings her soaring and engaging voice along with her years of experience as a professional musician backing internationally known reggae artists in this her fourth release. BLACK SHEEP was recorded in Kingston with many of Jamaica's finest including Yabby You (technical advisor), Horsemouth (drums, background vocals), Danny Thompson (bass), Obeah (keyboards), Zacky (keyboards), Dalton Browne (guitar, background vocals), Likkle D (guitar), Skully (percussion), Dean Frazer (sax), David Madden (trumpet), Calvin Cameron (trombone) Everton Gayle (sax) and mixed by Soljie and Sylvan Morris (Bob Marley).

Zema's music has been described as "healing music for the 21st century." She again showcases her talents as singer, songwriter, arranger and producer as well as her deep spirituality which are reflected in these 13 cuts of potent conscious roots reggae and dub. One track, "Freedom Dub," includes speech excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an important voice seldom recognized in reggae.

Initial response to BLACK SHEEP has been overwhelmingly positive. "Zema's BLACK SHEEP I truly believe is one of this year's top releases. Been spinning it a lot the past week, and my listeners have spoken via Live365's `Power Track' ratings with a resounding roar of approval." DJ Bahilman, Creation Steppin' Radio. A portion of the proceeds from this album will go to support the Jamaica National Children's Home Tegwyn Special Unit in Kingston for children with special needs.