Best Dub Poetry by a modern artist (Sky.FM)

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Ras Mykkal
Dem Call Mi Controversial

Bermuda has never been confronted with an artist like Ras Mykkal in its 400 year history. The little British colony has only used its local musical talent to entertain the tourist hotels and night clubs industry.

In 1997, when professional photographer Ras Mykkal entered a recording studio for the first time and released the album, âBermudaâs First Governorâ,
The political establishment was not ready for his out-spoken musical commentary. One Member of Parliament labeled him âcontroversialâ which
prompted him to write the title track for his second album, âDem Call Mi Controversialâ.

Ras Mykkal even acts the part of a Member of Parliament with the hit single âExcuse Me Mr.Speakerâ as his speaks against drunk driving. With âCode of Conductâ, this outstanding artist strikes at the Westminster system of bad behavior by political leaders and he uses a speech by H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie to redirect them with âPolitically Correctâ.

âAnd So It Goâ is probably Ras Mykkalâs biggest international recording as it chronicles the shooting death of Amadou Diallo by four New York City Police.

In 2002, The album âDem Call Mi Controversialâ earned Ras Mykkal, Bermudaâs Outstanding Artist of the Yearâ award.

As Ras Mykkal continues to broaden his political world view with his poetry, his goal is to tour the world with his messages of political and social commentary.

His third album, âThe Palms of Ras Mykkalâ is complete, but a release date has not been set as yet.