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route76
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Bernard Wisdom
» label: unsigned
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Route'76
NEWS
The Route'76 Mini Album 'Detour' is now and is been distributed in th Caribbean by Platinum Distribution out of Jamaica. Most Radio Stations have already been started playing the songs so don't be afraid to call and request our favorite one.
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Route ‘76 is comprised of Bernard “Mega-V” Wisdom a.k.a "ZOW" and Nahgeib “Nags” Miller, a creative and dynamic duo in the vocal arts. The group was formed in 1997 on the campus of the University of the West Indies, where Nags and ZOW were reading for degrees. Since then they have been training, rehearsing and performing all in preparation for their inevitable international musical debut. Some may ask why forsake promising postgraduate careers for an unpredictable future in the music industry. The answer lies in their intense love for music and their desire to make a lasting impact on music history. What makes Route ‘76 unique is their interpretation of various musical genres from a Jamaican perspective.
Why this name?
The name Route ’76 is a metaphor for the road to musical greatness on which Bernard “Mega-V” Wisdom and Nahgeib “Nags” Miller have been traveling from birth. Both these artists were born in 1976.
Moving water created Route ‘76. They identify themselves with this natural element since water will reduce the largest mountain to sand if left to time, that is, it is able to destroy any preconceived obstacles given the slightest opportunity. These obstacles are synonymous with the barriers faced by new artistes in the contemporary music industry. Furthermore, water is inherently creative as it can take any shape the imagination can conjure and that in essence is Route ‘76, a duo that can muse in any musical form adding their own island flavours to produce a truly unique listening experience.
Moving water created Route ‘76. They identify themselves with this natural element since water will reduce the largest mountain to sand if left to time, that is, it is able to destroy any preconceived obstacles given the slightest opportunity. These obstacles are synonymous with the barriers faced by new artistes in the contemporary music industry. Furthermore, water is inherently creative as it can take any shape the imagination can conjure and that in essence is Route ‘76, a duo that can muse in any musical form adding their own island flavours to produce a truly unique listening experience.
Do you play live?
Playing live is the real pay off. There is nothing like performing in front of a mass of people that appreciate the music that we have spent so much time on. Probably the most memorable performance to date has been the Miss Jamaica World elimations Show 2000. Reason being Reggae Dancehall would never be considered for such a formal event, the mere fact that the crowd loved us made it a very beautifull experience and gave us hope that we could make dancehall into a strong acceptable genre of music.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
People will decide what they like and not be forced to listen to radio stations that play the same songs over and over again. Also it will expose artists of different genres of music to a wider cross section of listeners.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If they are willing to take the music as far as we are planning to go with it. They need to believe in our goals
Your influences?
Bob Marley, James Brown, Biggy Smalls, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Basically we are influenced by artists from all genres of music, Rock, R&B, Reggae, Pop, Soca, Hip Hop you name it.
Favorite spot?
Favourite spot? Right here in the beautiful island of Jamaica.. can't get much better than this.
Equipment used:
A lot of our music is done with synthesizers but there is always some amount of live instruments.. hopefully in the future most of our music will live.
Anything else...?
The 'route' that we travel is never easy and we never take the easy way out. All our fans appreciate this fact and we love the fans as much as we love the music. Those who listen our music share our lives. Check out our web page a www.route76music.com