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Whenever the name Brigadier Jerry is brought up in reggae music circles, there is always overwhelming agreement that Briggy is a DJ to be held in the utmost respect. Since the late 1970's, when he rose through the ranks on culture soundsystems such as Sturgav (Stereograph) and JahLoveMuzik, Briggy has been a talent all Jamaican (and many British) DJs have looked up to. Briggy originated many popular new styles of Jamaican rapping and his always conscious lyrics were a cornerstone of his solid foundation. He is arguably U-Roy's greatest student. Briggy is a member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel...

Chatham's Brigadier Ambrose are a diverse four piece band made up of David Goggin, Karl Butler and brothers Matthew and Daniel Boorman. Brigadier Ambrose first achieved national acclaim with their debut single 'How Popular You Are', which came out in April 2007. This was treated to substantial national radio airplay from Huw Stephens (BBC Radio One) and comedian Phill Jupitus (BBC 6 Music), leading to a BBC Maida Vale session for Radio One in June 2007. The band performed a dogged set at the Latitude festival a month later (having narrowly escaped serious harm in a motorway accident with a...

Based in Brighton, England, The Brigadier is Welsh Singer, Songwriter and Producer Matt Williams who has been receiving much acclaim for his intimate live shows and timeless pop. Influenced by all sorts of popular music past and present, he writes melodic Indie-pop with intricate chord changes and catchy choruses and has received kudos from among others - Alan McGee, Mark Eitzel and the Wondermints. Increasing exposure has led him to enjoy healthy sales of his self-financed and self-released 2007 debut album 'View from the Bath' which has had rave reviews. This was followed by the seasonal EP '6 Christmas tales...'....