But
it is not only music industry types who are impressed with the
superstar on the rise, as fans of reggae and dancehall have latched
on to the music of the comely sing-jay. His breakout, critically
acclaimed number, Vampires,
has been burning up the airwaves and flying off the shelves. G-Mac’s
follow-up, Girl You Got Me
Going On,
produced on his very own Royalty Records, has also garnered radio
staple status. The singles have been keeping the dancehall crowd
dancing, becoming a favourite of the most prominent sound systems and
selectors.
This newfound success G-Mac accepts with
graciousness. “I just give thanks to all the people who have been
supporting the cause,” he submits. “I am happy that my works are
being appreciated. There is no greater joy than knowing that what I
put out there is being accepted.”
With disarming good looks, crisp, distinct vocal attributes and personable characteristics, G-Mac is knocking down the doors of superstardom while knocking everyone off their feet. His brand of music spans the gamut from cultural, reality message music to party floor themes and affairs-of-the-heart lovers odes. No surprises, since G-Mac’s guiding principle is centered around a penchant for versatility.
He says he refuses to be pigeonholed. “To be
labeled and categorized is not my wish. I am about music that can
inspire and elevate, but I am also about fun music that will help
people release the stresses of life,” he notes.
Those who have come in contact with G-Mac’s
music will attest to the fact that the rising sing-jay possesses the
uncommon ability to master all of reggae’s sub-genres. From
hardcore dancehall to soulful lovers rock, G-Mac glides comfortable
across the scales, ably wrapping his edgy vocals and imaginative
penmanship around every demand. This comfort level might be
attributed to G-Mac’s long flirtations with music, harking back to
the sing-jay’s formative years.
G-Mac’s brushes with musical inclinations
first became manifest as a thirteen-year-old, when he was enlisted as
a member of the six-part gospel singing group, Shade, connected to
Harbour View’s St. Boniface Church. It was while a member of the
gospel group that G-Mac took his first taste performing for an
audience, and it was a baptism that prepared him well.
After leaving Jamaica for New York in 2000,
G-Mac was featured on a concert in Buffalo, alongside Live Wyah
(Progression Posse), and it was then that his stagemanship became
undeniably evident.
Three years later, upon his return to Jamaica,
G-Mac was introduced to famed cultural sing-jay, Sizzla, and a new
path was opened. G-Mac took his first step down that path when Sizzla
invited the young sing-jay into his August Town recording studios.
The result was a further honing of G-Mac’s microphone skills.
In fact, Sizzla was the first to spontaneously
hand G-Mac a microphone. Since then, Sizzla has become a mentor and
tutor. “He has taught me the intricacies of the business. He even
showed me how to write and structure a song, and he has given me
books to read,” G-Mac reveals.
One important lesson learnt in his emulation is
the necessity for adapting to varying genres and styles. “I respect
Sizzla because he is so versatile. Sizzla does culture, lovers rock,
hip-hop, jazz and even rock music. He is my Idol,” G-Mac confesses.
Already,
G-Mac has recorded the single, Life
is Priceless,
for Sizzla’s Kalonji Records label. Other recordings include
Nothing More Nothing Less
for guitarist Gibby’s record label, as well as the duet, Any
Means Any How
with dee jay Alozade.
Some
of his biggest achievements include the Too Bad Tour in Canada
performing alongside Buju Banton. Performed at the biggest show in
Jamaica Sting for two consecutive years. At Spring Break performed
the hit song “Question”
featuring Sizzla Kalonji. Performed at the Reggae Sumfest in 2009 and
2010 to notable reviews and in Europe 2011, where he wowed the
audience with his spectacular voice and style in Belgium, Napoli,
Sicily and Taranto Italy. So dynamic was his performance that he
achieved the recognition to facilitate his own tour, the Gmac
Citylock Tour from December 2012 to February 2013.
Returning from his tour, he was in great demand
and had five shows in Austria, eight in Germany, four in Italy,
Amsterdam, Paris France, and Belgium.
Some
of his most notable collaborations are with the reggae legend Ken
Boothe, and a remix of his hit song “Everything
I Own”,
three collaborations with Sizzla Kalonji, including the remix of his
hit song “Holding Firm” which garnered rave reviews and
accolades. Other collaborations include one with Hurricane Chris, the
platinum selling rapper in the USA, and another with Junior Reid.
G-Mac is fast becoming a sought-after act for
concert appearances, making live stage deliveries at various events
across the island of Jamaica. It is an indication that G-Mac is
oiled, ready and well prepared to take off to dizzying heights.
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