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Versatile, Innovative, Creative, Skilled, Cutting Edge, Artistic and Originative are just some of the attributes that describe multi-talented Craig “Leftside” Parks. Craig, the Jamaican drummer, keyboardist, disc jockey, producer, and artiste is so versatile and creative that it can be difficult to grasp the full scope of his accomplishments. Equally at home performing classical roots reggae or shaping the leading- edge sounds of 21st century dancehall, Leftside’s work is heard everywhere, yet he remains an enigma to much of the public.

Craig was born June 15, 1978, in Kingston. Jamaica. He is the son of Reggae vocalist and Bass player Lloyd Parks of We the People Band. Craig received his start in music from his dad playing drums for his Band in 1996, which in turn was the band for well-known reggae artists like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and John Holt as well as visiting R & B acts like Main Ingredients.

While playing drums for his dad, Craig had an earlier start in music, in 1995 Craig began working as a selector on Syndicate Disco, a well-known sound system in Kingston, Jamaica whose reputation was established by selectors like Zachary Harding (brother of dancehall producer and future Sean Paul manager Jeremy Harding) and Arif Cooper (son of Third World bassist Ibo Cooper). Harding and Cooper noticed that Parks always cut and scratched with his left hand. They called him Leftside, because, he explains, "My left hand does everything, and I was better at scratching on the left side."

Being such a prolific beat-builder, Parks caught the production bug in 1996 when his eldest brother, keyboardist Noel Parks, gave him his first drum machine at the age of 16. During that time, Craig was always listening to the old- school dancehall like Dave Kelly, Steely & Clevie and Sly and Robbie; so he used to build tracks like theirs. The following year, Craig joined with veteran producer Cordell “Scatta” Burrell and began releasing riddims on a label called Kings of Kings. The earliest releases were immediate hits, starting with the “Chiney Gal” riddim (including Ce'Cile’s breakthrough hit “Changez” and Sizzla’s “Blaze Up the Chalwah”), and the “Double Jeopardy” riddim. But none of his early productions hit harder than the massive “Martial Arts” riddim (including Sizzla’s massive “Karate,” and Bounty Killer’s “Look Good”). The “Martial Arts” riddim was the riddim, which Craig received, his acclaimed in Jamaica, England and USA. Everybody started to recognize who was Craig “Leftside” Parks.

In 2003 Craig worked on Wayne Wonder’s number one selling album No Holding Back which peak at number two on the Billboard Music Charts; and in 2005 Sean Paul album The Trinity.

Leftside biggest break came with the brilliant 2007 track “More Punany,” a song that sum up his many gifts in one 3-minute track. The song was not only a smash

CRAIG “LEFTSIDE” PARKS

in Jamaica but also hit the top of Italy’s dancehall chart as well as breaking into rotation on Hot 97FM New York, America’s leading hip hop station. On the strength of that record’s impact, Leftside signed a deal with NY- based Sequence Records to release his debut album in 2008.

KeepLeft Records LLC

With his newly established KeepLeft Records LLC label, Leftside is setting his sights on the next level without losing touch with the source of his inspiration. His riddims, such as “Hot Winter,” “Dem Time Deh,” and “Drop Drawers” are winning a strong reception across the Caribbean and Europe. In 2013 “Cry Fi Yuh," was released and immediately became a success on the scene.

Currently, Leftside has "Dream Chaser," "Dem- A–Worry," "Sexy Ladies," "Fresh Prince of Uptown," "Phat Punani," "Super Model Chick," "Ghetto Gyal Wine," and "Want Yuh Body" remix ft Sean Paul which all are in rotation.

In April 2014 "Dem-A-Worry" debuted to the top 10 on the More Fire show and continually climbing the charts.

In May 2014 Leftside followed up with his official video for his smashing hit “I Wasn’t Ready.”

On October 15,2014 Leftside released his 19 track mixtape called The Rebirth Volume 1"

Craig “Leftside” Parks, this Lyrical artiste, Innovative producer and a man of many talents, is truly a force to be reckoned with, and will not disappoint his listeners, as he takes his rightful place as one of the biggest talents in Jamaican music.

Follow @leftsidedrevil on twitter!

http://facebook.com/leftside

http://youtube.com/keepleftrecords

http://soundcloud.com/leftsideja

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Versatile, Innovative, Creative, Skilled, Cutting Edge, Artistic and Originative are just some of the attributes that describe multi-talented Craig “Leftside” Parks. Craig, the Jamaican drummer, keyboardist, disc jockey, producer, and artiste is so versatile and creative that it can be difficult to grasp the full scope of his accomplishments. Equally at home performing classical roots reggae or shaping the leading- edge sounds of 21st century dancehall, Leftside’s work is heard everywhere, yet he remains an enigma to much of the public.

Craig was born June 15, 1978, in Kingston. Jamaica. He is the son of Reggae vocalist and Bass player Lloyd Parks of We the People Band. Craig received his start in music from his dad playing drums for his Band in 1996, which in turn was the band for well-known reggae artists like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and John Holt as well as visiting R & B acts like Main Ingredients.

While playing drums for his dad, Craig had an earlier start in music, in 1995 Craig began working as a selector on Syndicate Disco, a well-known sound system in Kingston, Jamaica whose reputation was established by selectors like Zachary Harding (brother of dancehall producer and future Sean Paul manager Jeremy Harding) and Arif Cooper (son of Third World bassist Ibo Cooper). Harding and Cooper noticed that Parks always cut and scratched with his left hand. They called him Leftside, because, he explains, "My left hand does everything, and I was better at scratching on the left side."

Being such a prolific beat-builder, Parks caught the production bug in 1996 when his eldest brother, keyboardist Noel Parks, gave him his first drum machine at the age of 16. During that time, Craig was always listening to the old- school dancehall like Dave Kelly, Steely & Clevie and Sly and Robbie; so he used to build tracks like theirs. The following year, Craig joined with veteran producer Cordell “Scatta” Burrell and began releasing riddims on a label called Kings of Kings. The earliest releases were immediate hits, starting with the “Chiney Gal” riddim (including Ce'Cile’s breakthrough hit “Changez” and Sizzla’s “Blaze Up the Chalwah”), and the “Double Jeopardy” riddim. But none of his early productions hit harder than the massive “Martial Arts” riddim (including Sizzla’s massive “Karate,” and Bounty Killer’s “Look Good”). The “Martial Arts” riddim was the riddim, which Craig received, his acclaimed in Jamaica, England and USA. Everybody started to recognize who was Craig “Leftside” Parks.

In 2003 Craig worked on Wayne Wonder’s number one selling album No Holding Back which peak at number two on the Billboard Music Charts; and in 2005 Sean Paul album The Trinity.

Leftside biggest break came with the brilliant 2007 track “More Punany,” a song that sum up his many gifts in one 3-minute track. The song was not only a smash

CRAIG “LEFTSIDE” PARKS

in Jamaica but also hit the top of Italy’s dancehall chart as well as breaking into rotation on Hot 97FM New York, America’s leading hip hop station. On the strength of that record’s impact, Leftside signed a deal with NY- based Sequence Records to release his debut album in 2008.

KeepLeft Records LLC

With his newly established KeepLeft Records LLC label, Leftside is setting his sights on the next level without losing touch with the source of his inspiration. His riddims, such as “Hot Winter,” “Dem Time Deh,” and “Drop Drawers” are winning a strong reception across the Caribbean and Europe. In 2013 “Cry Fi Yuh," was released and immediately became a success on the scene.

Currently, Leftside has "Dream Chaser," "Dem- A–Worry," "Sexy Ladies," "Fresh Prince of Uptown," "Phat Punani," "Super Model Chick," "Ghetto Gyal Wine," and "Want Yuh Body" remix ft Sean Paul which all are in rotation.

In April 2014 "Dem-A-Worry" debuted to the top 10 on the More Fire show and continually climbing the charts.

In May 2014 Leftside followed up with his official video for his smashing hit “I Wasn’t Ready.”

On October 15,2014 Leftside released his 19 track mixtape called The Rebirth Volume 1"

Craig “Leftside” Parks, this Lyrical artiste, Innovative producer and a man of many talents, is truly a force to be reckoned with, and will not disappoint his listeners, as he takes his rightful place as one of the biggest talents in Jamaican music.

Follow @leftsidedrevil on twitter!

http://facebook.com/leftside

http://youtube.com/keepleftrecords

http://soundcloud.com/leftsideja

 

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Versatile, Innovative, Creative, Skilled, Cutting Edge, Artistic and Originative are just some of the attributes that describe multi-talented Craig “Leftside” Parks. Craig, the Jamaican drummer, keyboardist, disc jockey, producer, and artiste is so versatile and creative that it can be difficult to grasp the full scope of his accomplishments. Equally at home performing classical roots reggae or shaping the leading- edge sounds of 21st century dancehall, Leftside’s work is heard everywhere, yet he remains an enigma to much of the public.

Craig was born June 15, 1978, in Kingston. Jamaica. He is the son of Reggae vocalist and Bass player Lloyd Parks of We the People Band. Craig received his start in music from his dad playing drums for his Band in 1996, which in turn was the band for well-known reggae artists like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and John Holt as well as visiting R & B acts like Main Ingredients.

While playing drums for his dad, Craig had an earlier start in music, in 1995 Craig began working as a selector on Syndicate Disco, a well-known sound system in Kingston, Jamaica whose reputation was established by selectors like Zachary Harding (brother of dancehall producer and future Sean Paul manager Jeremy Harding) and Arif Cooper (son of Third World bassist Ibo Cooper). Harding and Cooper noticed that Parks always cut and scratched with his left hand. They called him Leftside, because, he explains, "My left hand does everything, and I was better at scratching on the left side."

Being such a prolific beat-builder, Parks caught the production bug in 1996 when his eldest brother, keyboardist Noel Parks, gave him his first drum machine at the age of 16. During that time, Craig was always listening to the old- school dancehall like Dave Kelly, Steely & Clevie and Sly and Robbie; so he used to build tracks like theirs. The following year, Craig joined with veteran producer Cordell “Scatta” Burrell and began releasing riddims on a label called Kings of Kings. The earliest releases were immediate hits, starting with the “Chiney Gal” riddim (including Ce'Cile’s breakthrough hit “Changez” and Sizzla’s “Blaze Up the Chalwah”), and the “Double Jeopardy” riddim. But none of his early productions hit harder than the massive “Martial Arts” riddim (including Sizzla’s massive “Karate,” and Bounty Killer’s “Look Good”). The “Martial Arts” riddim was the riddim, which Craig received, his acclaimed in Jamaica, England and USA. Everybody started to recognize who was Craig “Leftside” Parks.

In 2003 Craig worked on Wayne Wonder’s number one selling album No Holding Back which peak at number two on the Billboard Music Charts; and in 2005 Sean Paul album The Trinity.

Leftside biggest break came with the brilliant 2007 track “More Punany,” a song that sum up his many gifts in one 3-minute track. The song was not only a smash

CRAIG “LEFTSIDE” PARKS

in Jamaica but also hit the top of Italy’s dancehall chart as well as breaking into rotation on Hot 97FM New York, America’s leading hip hop station. On the strength of that record’s impact, Leftside signed a deal with NY- based Sequence Records to release his debut album in 2008.

KeepLeft Records LLC

With his newly established KeepLeft Records LLC label, Leftside is setting his sights on the next level without losing touch with the source of his inspiration. His riddims, such as “Hot Winter,” “Dem Time Deh,” and “Drop Drawers” are winning a strong reception across the Caribbean and Europe. In 2013 “Cry Fi Yuh," was released and immediately became a success on the scene.

Currently, Leftside has "Dream Chaser," "Dem- A–Worry," "Sexy Ladies," "Fresh Prince of Uptown," "Phat Punani," "Super Model Chick," "Ghetto Gyal Wine," and "Want Yuh Body" remix ft Sean Paul which all are in rotation.

In April 2014 "Dem-A-Worry" debuted to the top 10 on the More Fire show and continually climbing the charts.

In May 2014 Leftside followed up with his official video for his smashing hit “I Wasn’t Ready.”

On October 15,2014 Leftside released his 19 track mixtape called The Rebirth Volume 1"

Craig “Leftside” Parks, this Lyrical artiste, Innovative producer and a man of many talents, is truly a force to be reckoned with, and will not disappoint his listeners, as he takes his rightful place as one of the biggest talents in Jamaican music.

Follow @leftsidedrevil on twitter!

http://facebook.com/leftside

http://youtube.com/keepleftrecords

http://soundcloud.com/leftsideja

 

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