SELASEE & THE FAFA FAMILY

with DJ JASON ROOT

at the Filling Station

Doors at 9 PM, Music at 10 PM. 21+.

Tickets just $7 at the door!

Born in Accra, Ghana, Selasee grew up exposed to the colorful and energetic sounds of Highlife Music. With this exposure Selasee created his own style—a unique blend of Reggae, West African Highlife and American Pop music. Threading together English and West African lyrics for a bright and captivating sound.

In 2001, Selasee immigrated to the US where he continued to aspire on his solo career. During this time, Selasee signed on with Running Dreams Records under management with Sean Cassidy. In 2005, Selasee recorded his debut album “Run” on Running Dreams Records. That same year the title track “Run” won first place in the World Music genre of the International Song Writers Competition. The Tracks “Run” and “Makuma” were also featured in the 2006 FIFA Soccer and 2007 Cricket video games by EA Sports.

In 2014, Selasee embarked on a new album produced by the legendary Aston “Family Man” Barrett of Bob Marley & The Wailers—Bob Marley’s Music Director. This album also included a special appearance by Anthony B. The album was released in the early part of 2015. The title track “Time For peace” was awarded “Best World Beat Song” by the Akademia Music Awards.

On the touring circuit, Selasee has shared the stage with reggae legends Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Third World, The Mighty Diamonds, Don Carlos, Barrington Levy, King Yellowman, The Melodians and Anthony B. ….most recently,he has shared stages with Steel Pulse,Taurus Riley Beenie Man,Black Uhuru and Julian Marley among others.