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Greetings Mystic Roots Masses:
I was raised in Yuma, Arizona until I was 18. I
have been playing the drums all my life. While in
Yuma, I played with Uproot and Maple Street. I knew
that I needed to have more opportunities, so I headed
towards San Diego to follow my dream in becoming
a world wide musician. Once in San Diego I linked
up with the Mystic Revealers and had the privilege
of doing a tour throughout northern California.
The Mystics went back to Jamaica and I found a new
project. After that I have been blessed to have
worked with Lifted Roots, Ishmael and the peacemakers,
Pauhana, Pati, Jah Blood and the Fire Angles, Casper
and the 602 band, Trade Roots, PsydeCar, Iniversal
Saints, Mama T, Eddie Fitzroy, General Public, The
Windserhill Steppers, Unsteady, and now Mystic Roots.
My influences are Jah Rastafari, Sam Cooke, Bob
Marley, Midnite, Everton Blender, and any roots
musician who has had a message that was heard. My
inspiration comes from the Holy Father, my wife
and my youth to be.
I’ve been busy making a name for my production
company, Dreded Warrior Productions, which has grown
tremendously in the last couple of years. Look for
my new riddims on the site and many more to come.
I’m excited for what the future may hold and
I give thanks for everyday that I have been given.
Guidance and protection. Praise Jah.
Blessed Love
Donnie “DonDada” Barthelemy
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