MADI SIMMONS

Old School Roots Reggae Artist Keeps On Troddin

Veteran Reggae singer Madi Simmons is a lover of “old school” roots Reggae. After the positive reception of some of his recent songs Madi decided to release an E.P. with an “old school” feel, encouraged by Nederlands producer Jouke JoJo Yspeerd Some of the tracks are updated versions of songs he wrote in the past that have never been released.

“Hailing from the United States, Madi Simmons entered the performing scene at the age of 16. He started out playing the drums, songwriting, and singing. throughout his life, Madi's key musical influences have been Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, John Bonham (Drummer), Bob Marley, and Peter Tosh, and that's just to name a few. There are many other influences that you can hear in his voice.

Madi has got a wide musical range and can send your mind to a nostalgic place......with vibes that remind us of Black Uhuru and a voice that combines Gregory Issac, Peter Tosh, and Dennis Brown into one, Madi Simmons is still pushing out his sweet reggae music. Mainly known for playing drums and having a strong vocal delivery, Madi learned over the years to perfect that one drop among other styles, though as you will hear, his preference is to use his voice.

He has toured quite a bit in the last 20 years, performing on stages from the Pacific Northwest, California, Hawaii, and from the Midwest to the West Coast. Madi has appeared at major events such as Cougar Mountain fest, Benbow Summer Art fair, Unity fest, North Country Fair, and even Reggae On The River as an Emcee and performer. Now he is sparking interest in Europe and other parts of the world” (Excerpt from bio).

“Keep On Troddin”” by Madi Simmons is available on the Sharmad Productions label was released on May 30th and is available on all leading download and streaming platforms. By

Jen Cheshire Reggaewerx PR u