Mr. Easy played and studied hard in the Big Apple, thereby gaining a wealth of experiences in a relatively short space of time. He cites Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Gladys Knight as well as Erik B and Rakim among his major musical influences. As a youth his dream was to conquer the crowd at New York City's famous Apollo Theatre while nearly every solo singer that ventured onto that stage was booed off. Mr. Easy was more than successful. Easy recounts how Sidney Mills, the keyboard player from Steel Pulse, helped him to write "Just Be A Lady" and how he sang out for all he was worth. The crowd went wild, they didn't boo they clapped and cheered. Easy received congratulations and encouragement from people like Patti LaBelle and Quincy Jones. The result of this early success was a record deal with Motown Records and the release of Mr. Easy's first album.
Extensive touring of the United States, Japan and the Caribbean followed with fellow Jamaican artists such as; Beres Hammond, Shinehead, Red Fox and Shaggy. It was while he was working on his never to be released second album for Warner Brothers with Mickey Bennett that he met Dave Kelly and a long-term alliance was formed. At that time there seemed to be a need to win over a homeland audience that is like none other in the world. For a Jamaican, you could have conquered the globe, but if you've never had a major hit in the homeland – you just haven't truly made it.
Easy feels that the experiences of performing and recording in New York combined with maintaining a working base in Jamaica has enabled a crystallization of ideas to take place where he can let his creativity shine. Since dedicating himself to years of recording with top producers like Dave Kelly, the melodic quality of Mr. Easy's voice has been in much demand. Songs like; "Mi Haffi Stop" on the Showtime riddim, "Man Ah Say A Who" on the Rae Rae riddim, "Funny Man" on the Joyride riddim, "Freaky Lady" on the Juice Riddim, "Herbs Haffi Bun" on the Intercourse riddim, "After All" on the Thunder riddim, "Haters" on the Orgasm riddim, "Oil Up" on the Triology riddim featuring General Degree all helped to solidify Mr. Easy as one of the top 15 artists to voice.
Mr. Easy's smooth flow allowed him to take a new musical direction with songs like; "Up And Down" featuring Sean Paul on the Two Hard label and "Freaky Kind Of Lady" produced by Richard Browne on the 'Call Me Shams' label. As well as "I'll Always Be There", a lovers rock tune on the Rockaway riddim and "Heavenly" produced by Beres Hammond for the Harmony House Label. For a brief period of time Easy focused on Lovers Rock releases that allowed him to expand as an artist and vocally.
In order to maintain a positive focus from time to time, Mr. Easy gets out of Kingston City by taking a drive out to 'Peter Tosh' country in Westmoreland where he cools out by the river. He says that many of his songs are written in settings that are calm and natural, as he likes to get away from the noise and brashness that is often associated with city living. He feels that living in Jamaica has enabled him to tap into a revitalizing energy source that will enable him to make that quantum leap into a positive future. Easy states that, "the songs I write will endure forever, even when I am not here." Every generation needs its classics as they form a legacy for future generations. In addition, often times he sits down with long time musical brethren Red Fox (a phenomenal Dancehall deejay) to add an edge to much of his material as the two have co-written a number of songs including the exciting tune "Sweet Love" on the upbeat Juicy rhythm produced by Mr. Doo, responsible for Jr. Reid's huge hit "Riker's Island".
When Mr. Easy recorded the song "Drive Me Crazy" with one of Jamaica's super producers; Tony "CD" Kelly on the timeless Buy Out rhythm; the stage was set for another hit! The song has since been a favorite from this fast pace pulsating rhythm and still receives airplay in clubs, on Caribbean based radio shows and in many mixshows segments on US radio. It was featured on VP Records' Strictly The Best Volume 30 and it was the number #32 most requested song on WESU in 2003. That's not it; this song garnished over 4,000 spins at US mixshow radio without any sort of radio support by a record label. Always recording with Tony Kelly keeps Easy on the curve of top-notch releases such as "It's Alright" from the Grindin and "It's Crazy" off the new Katana rhythm.
Easy has also recorded a variety of material with top notch producers like; Troyton Rami of Black Shadow Records delivering solid tunes like "Silent Killers" (Surprise rhythm), "Grudge You" (Ching Chong rhythm) and Party Time (Blink rhythm). Richie D, another talented Dancehall producer has provided songs like Easy's "Party" (Tiajuana rhythm). He's also done some recordings with the South Rakkas Crew with "Pull Up" (Red Alert rhythm) and "It's Your Body" (Bionic Ras rhythm) and "Break Of Day" (Chinquiz rhythm). Mr. Easy was sought to re-record a new version of "Drive Me Crazy" with Atlantic Record's Soca recording artist; Kevin Lyttle. This new version secured a place within the movie After The Sunset and is also featured in the soundtrack. The resurgence of this song and three other recordings receiving mainstream radio airplay in the US, resulted in Easy's dual nominations at the 24th Annual Reggae & World Music Awards in the categories of: Most Promising Entertainer and Most Improved Entertainer.
Mr. Easy's still recording consistently to deliver catchy songs, often relationship or reality oriented that allow people to quickly grasp hold of and sing along. With a wide assortment of new material just dropping the street such as "Break His Heart" from producer Christopher Birch (Military rhythm), "Bounce That" from accomplished producer Vada Nobles (responsible for contributions to Lauryn Hill's last album), "Falling" by Don Corleon (Seasons rhythm), Bingo from talented duo Steely & Clevie (Capital P rhythm), "Tek Wey Yourself" from the fresh production team/musicians/artists Leftside & Esco, "Dark Clouds" by Bay-C (of the group TOK) and "Spending G's" (Whipe Out rhythm) from Danger Zone productions. 2006 is about striving beyond and Easy is reaching for the highest heights with new videos coming for the songs "Strangest Thing", "Bingo" and "Tek Wey Yourself". Further, Mr. Easy has teamed up with producer Eloy Daron to create their own imprint in Jamaica: E-2 Muzik with their first release being Easy's "Strangest Thing" from the Butterfly rhythm.
(Bio courtesy of RudeGal Entertainment)
Party Time
Mr Easy Lyrics
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You can tell the vibes is well,such a happy day,the girl them want to spar with me and my big friend Mr Easy,a the girls them party,
MR EASY: Party Time.
CHRIS: a girls alone that's on my mind,so We dont want no man a close Mark we,in the party like a football time,youth find a girl to wine.
MR EASY:wi nuh want no nine a bust,all the girls come join with us,woman alone can recline us.this kind a life was designed for us,
CHRIS:cause you know that it's party time,
EASY:the girls are here,and they all look fine.
CHRIS:tell them don't worry cause we right on time.
EASY:celebrating with champagne and wine.
CHRIS:mi tell the man them,to bring a bag a girls a dat me say,and all the man them with the guns them go dash them weh,because a livity and life and cash we say,and any man not saying that fire gash them weh,cause them crazy,
EASY:crazy.
CHRIS:a Gun alone that's on there mind,but me and my friends them,we're defending the ladies,so right now we want a girl to wine,we want a girl to wine.
EASY:we don't want no nine a bust,all the girls come goin with us,woman alone can recline with us,this kind a life was design for us.
CHRIS:cause you know it's party time.
EASY:the girls are here and they all look fine,tell them don't worry cause we right on time.
EASY:celebrating with champagne and wine.Virse:
EASY:when we a party,we don't party just one time,
CHRIS:we a party right around the year.
EASY:tell the ladies come and have a grand time,
CHRIS:so we don't a bag a man round here,no no.
EASY:so we a warn them and a tell them long time,
CHRiS:woman alone we give we tends care.
EASY:so my singer let us split the punch line,
CHRIS:so mr easy let us draw so gear.
CHRIS:the vibes is great ,feeling well,see me smile,you can tell,the girls them my heart a melt,I want them every day,a the girls them party,a girl alone that's on my mind,so we don't want a bag of men close Mark we,it that party,like it's football time,youth find a girl to wine.
The lyrics to Mr Easy's song Party Time depict a vibrant, carefree atmosphere where everyone is enjoying themselves without any inhibitions. The opening lines mention the good vibes and the crowd's eagerness to party. The two singers then draw attention to the women at the party, making it evident that they are the center of attention. The singers are looking for women to dance with, and they don't want any men around them.
In the middle of the song, the singers emphasize that they are not interested in violence or aggression. They want the women to feel safe and comfortable so that they can enjoy the party. The last few lines of the song emphasize that the party is ongoing and that everyone should live every day like they are at a party.
The lyrics of Party Time express the idea of living life to the fullest, free of any restrictions, and enjoying the company of others. The song celebrates the joy of being alive and enjoying the pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You can tell the vibes is well, such a happy day
The atmosphere is joyful and positive today
The girl them want to spar with me and my big friend Mr Easy, a the girls them party
Women are interested in spending time with me and Mr Easy at the party
Party Time
It's time to enjoy and celebrate
A girls alone that's on my mind, so We dont want no man a close Mark we, in the party like a football time, youth find a girl to wine
I'm focused on finding a woman at the party and don't want men to interfere, it's like a sports competition, young people are looking for a partner to dance with
wi nuh want no nine a bust, all the girls come join with us, woman alone can recline us. this kind a life was designed for us
We don't want any violence, we invite women to join us and give them respect. This type of lifestyle suits us
cause you know that it's party time,
Everyone is aware that it's time to celebrate
the girls are here, and they all look fine.
The women have arrived and they all look attractive
tell them don't worry cause we right on time.
Assure them that we have arrived on schedule and they don't need to worry
celebrating with champagne and wine.
We are celebrating with alcohol
mi tell the man them, to bring a bag a girls a dat me say, and all the man them with the guns them go dash them weh, because a livity and life and cash we say, and any man not saying that fire gash them weh, cause them crazy,
I ask the men to bring women to the party and don't bring guns or cause trouble, because we want to have fun and make money. If anyone disagrees, they should leave
crazy.
They are irrational
a Gun alone that's on there mind, but me and my friends them, we're defending the ladies, so right now we want a girl to wine, we want a girl to wine.
They are focused on guns, but we are protecting women. Our priority right now is to find a woman to dance with and enjoy ourselves.
when we a party, we don't party just one time,
We celebrate frequently, not just once
we a party right around the year.
We celebrate all year round
tell the ladies come and have a grand time,
Invite women to come and have a great time
so we don't a bag a man round here, no no.
We don't want many men here
so we a warn them and a tell them long time, woman alone we give we tends care.
We are warning men that women are our priority, we take care of them.
so my singer let us split the punch line, so mr easy let us draw so gear.
Let's collaborate well and make great music together.
the vibes is great, feeling well, see me smile, you can tell, the girls them my heart a melt, I want them every day, a the girls them party, a girl alone that's on my mind, so we don't want a bag of men close Mark we, it that party, like it's football time, youth find a girl to wine.
The atmosphere is happy and positive, I am smiling and attracted to the women, I desire them every day. To enjoy the party, we don't want too many men around, and it's like a football game where young people are looking for a partner to dance with
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: KEVIN BLAIR, JEROME JACKSON, DELROY ISAAC FOSTER, Delroy Foster, N/A Unknown
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