Zions Gate Sound is ELEMENT, CHUKKI, & RAS MALAWI a top ah top CLASH & JUGGLIN' MACHINE - SEATTLE'S CHAMPION SOUND. 13 plus years inna di buisness.
BIO:
After experimenting with various musical instruments in his formative years, Zions Gate Sound owner DJ/Selecta Element started rapping as MC Element in 1993, at the age of 13. Music was central to the rhythms and flows of the family during the Maryland years, as DJ/Selecta Element was MCing, writing lyrics & tags, and making mixed tapes. It wasn't until 1997 that Element started spinning records in Seattle. This is when Element discovered that DJing was a true calling and committed to crafting his style and developing his art. Zions Gate Sound was formed in 1998 and since then, Selecta Element has been playing shows, bars and clubs regularly all over the NW.
Since 98' ZGS has played alongside or opened for Reggae stars including: Buju Banton, Damian Marley, Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, Gentleman, Richie Spice, Inner Circle, Kymani Marley, Collie Buddz, Morgan Heritage, Luciano, Mikey General, Bugle, Serani, Ding Dong, Perfect, Turbulence, Elephant Man, Culture, The Abyssinians, Anthony B, Alborosie, Freddie Mcgregor, Chino, Laden, Ras Attitude, Rocker T, Joseph Israel, Jr. Reid, Everton Blendor, Prezident Brown, Ras Shiloh, Jah Mason, Lutan Fyah, Norrisman, Mikey Dread, Pablo Moses, Daweh Congo, Twinkle Brothers, The Congos, Eek-A-Mouse, Stephen Marley, Clinton Fearon, Alpha Blondy, Jah Sun, Ishi Dube, Mad Professor, Chukki Starr, Maxi Priest, SOJA, Sugar Minott, Assasin, Yellowman, Sly & Robbie, Cherine Anderson, Chezidek, Michael Rose, and more.
Element / ZGS has performed locally in Seattle at venues like Showbox, Baltic Room, Havana, Aura, Chop Suey, Nectar, Larry's, Trinity, Oseao, Neumos, HG Lodge, Last Supper Club, Vito's, Waid's Haitian Bar & Lounge, Scarlet Tree, Belltown Billards, Lo Fi, The Ballroom, Toi, Contour, etc. ZGS DJs Mondays in Seattle at Chop Suey and at live shows monthly. See Zion's Gate Records, the store at 1100 East Pike St. Seattle, WA. Z.G.S. also regularly tours California, Oregon, and Hawaii, with tours in the East Coast, Europe, Jamaica, Asia, and Australia in the works.
Zions Gate Sound entered the Clash business in 2006, and has since been in 5 sound clash events = 2 trophys, 2 runner up, 1 3rd place finish so far.................... In early 2009 DJ Chukki (Dynasty Records Official DJ) joined Zions Gate Sound, along with MC Ras Malawi. Look out for big things from Seattle's Champion sound - ZIONS GATE SOUND - a top ah top clash and jugglin' machine, a vessel for JAH's music...... "The People's Sound".
Big Up and Bless...

Biography of AIMA MOSES

Born on the island of Dominica, Amaziah Moses a.k.a Aima Moses grew up in the village of kingshill. Aima came from a poor church going family which consisted of three brothers and one sister. Every member of the family contributed to music by singing or playing a musical instrument. He was very close to his mother and is still very close. One of the reasons for this is her undying love, understanding and affection towards her children.
Attending the Newtown primary school Aima was a member of the school choir, which made him more interested in music. While attending high school he participated in a few music contests. One of which he free styled his song on stage because the song which he was to perform originally was very political, approaching the stage he startled, for the Prime Minister was sitting up front. Aima paused for a moment knowing that his political song would discomfort the Prime minister and alter the judges’ decision during the competition. However he free styled another song and placed 2nd.

Aima, even though in love with music was also interested in business and agriculture. His inspiration in music stems from the 80s and 70s Pop, Rock, Soul, Jazz, Hip hop to reggae greats like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Shabba Ranks, Capleton, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Sade among others. He showed real interest in music from high school days when he and his close friend Michael would listen to Caribbean and American music rhythms, then create songs to those rhythms. Realizing that he showed more interest towards music he started visiting record shops on his own like ‘Music Land’ in the town of Roseau, there he would ask for his songs to be recorded with the familiar rhythms. Aima says that he adored music with a passion and that his initial feelings in pursuing this career was such of excitement and a challenge knowing that it wouldn’t be easy.

The love for music and teaching others through the art form, seeing what is going on around him, the injustices in the world also keeps him writing and making music.

In 2005, Aima won ‘The best reggae album’ in one of Dominica’s local radio station annual event called the DBS Flamboyant Awards for his first Album called ‘No Barriers’. He was named best reggae artiste of 2008. In 2010 he was named New Artist of the month by Caribbean Music Media and has been on a 2010 international reggae compilation cd called The mirror riddim cd, with the likes of Jamaican artists such as Lutan Fyah, bushman, Teflon and others.
AIMA has performed at various stage shows both local (Commonwealth Of Dominica) , The United States and the Caribbean with international artists such as Sizzla, Capleton, Tarus Riley, Duane Stephenson Morgan Heritage, Beres Hammond, Beenieman, Movado, Queen Ifrica , Gyptian, Etana, Tanya Stephens ,Tony rebel, Eric Donaldson, Lutan fyah, Duane Stephenson, Tanya Stephens to name a few. Right now Aima is on a small tour of the US and working on new materials . He stated “music is a job and must be done responsibly to the best of your ability”.

Aima’s music is uplifting, spiritual, powerful, educational, and very cultural which he uses to fight crime, oppression, injustice, and corruption. He writes and sings wonderful songs expressing is love and respect for the ladies. Fans can look forward to a continuation of good music and to his electrifying and charismatic performances.

Aima says he sees his music taking him to international status in the future and he is ready for the world. His ultimate goal is to prosper in this music business while opening the eyes and minds of others through his Rastafari faith. Next on the agenda for Aima is a second album and traveling to promote his music world wide.
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Spugy B is a natural poet and entertainer who started singing at the age of 5.  He was inspired by his Father, among other artist in the music industry, such as, Bob Marley Buju Banton, Beenie man, and Sanchez.

In august 2005 he recorded the hit single ‘Cross and Cross’, which receive high rotations on the radio and in the music arenas. This song gave Spugy B his recognition in the music fraternity. Experiencing the entire vibe at the studio, Spugy B realized that age wasn’t a factor in being a performer.  He decided to embark on his passion for the Reggae music. Since then he has recorded and released several hit singles such as “Gaza and Gully”, “Nah Stray From no Gal”, “Check Your Friends”, “I’m Moving On”, “Gentle Lord”, “I’m Not Ashamed”, “I Love You-But mi Cah Put Mi Trust Innah You”, “Do Like You Nuh Si Mi”  and “ Innah Yo” which are currently captivating an audience locally and internationally.

Born Jervis Clarke, in the city of Linstead, St.Catherines Jamaica.  He grew up with his parents in the infamous “”Trench Town, “Rema”. Ghetto. He used his Talent not only as a means to escape the Wrong influence that can be enticing to a  young man in his Neighbourhood, but as a way of life which he can stay focus and nurture his passion for the music.

Over the years Spugy B enjoyed his rapid Recognition performing in clubs, schools, Showcases and contests at many popular venues in Jamaica.

Working with international management has earned him the recognitions he deserve overseas namely Canada, United States, Europe and other Caribbean Islands. His music is continuously receiving high rotation on many radio stations in the previous countries mentioned. The promoters are calling and the DJ and Sound Men are updating their library with not only his music but also requesting his dub-plates.

Spugy B is well on the right path and will soon be the next house hold name that continues to produce positive, powerful, entertaining and timeless music for the entire family listening pleasure.

Currently Spugy B’s main focus is promoting his music through show bookings and establishing and branding his own independent Record Label “unisyz muzik.”  with the goal of producing quality, positive and unique music that will add an entertaining and educating touch to the Reggae, R&B, and Rap Compilation to be release by the label.