“Fierce, fearless, and fabulous, a poet from the heart and soul. Compelling!”

- Glen Ballard Multi-Award Winning Writer and Producer

 

NADIRAH X _________________________________________________

Nadirah X, a fierce Jamaican bred MC, will debut her new album “Ink” scheduled to release in summer of 2008.  Combining elements of hip-hop, reggae, soul and spoken word – she is revolutionary in mind and music.  Her lyrical power knows no limits, incorporating her relentless views on self-examination, relationships, injustice, and her political stance.  Her dynamic performance, courage and story-telling brilliance, has captured a wide national audience, anxious for her debut to release. 

An ‘ordinary girl’ with an extraordinary will, Nadirah X is on a mission to speak truth to today’s youths.

RECENT SUCCESSES_________________________________________

 

  • She recorded on Mudbone’s (Parliament Funkadelic) “Fresh Mud” album, produced by Dave Stewart and released in UK.  This recording lead to a first class invite to perform with the group in support of the “Fresh Mud” album with Pink’s “I’m not Dead” Tour.
  • She won “Best New Female Artist” in Jamaica.
  • Her song, “I Hate This” was part of the Tomb Raider Cradle of Life soundtrack.
  • Nadirah has also been commissioned by Coca Cola for their “Real Campaign” in the Caribbean.
  • She has worked with the likes of Mick Jagger & Joss Stone on the Golden Globe award-winning soundtrack for Alfie.
  • She has written and recorded with Jimmy Cliff on the Grammy Nominated “Black Magic” album.
  • Nadirah is featured on the track “Womankind” on Annie Lennox’s new album, “Songs of Mass Destruction” produced by Glenn Ballard, which is currently receiving great reviews.

PRESS____________________________________________________

 

“…Expresses emotions not only with lyrics, but through vocal inflections and she does it so well”

- The Jamaica Gleaner

 

“Her performance was well delivered and energetic. Her lyrics are distinct to the Jamaican experience…Energetic revolutionary bravado…” – The Jamaica Gleaner

 

“Her words and intent are not only pure and spot on social political commentary , but she has the most beautiful and graceful presence” – Dave Stewart, Eurythemics