A versatile artist with a creative blend of dancehall reggae, roots, and R&B undertones.

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#		Title	Length	Sample
1		Time fi Akshan (Intro)	3:15
2		Stay Hatin' (Interlude)	0:38
3		Ohh Well	3:14
4		He-Man	3:31
5		A Try	4:00
6		You Don't Know	4:29
7		Black Woman Things You Do	4:51
8		Babygirl	3:42
9		That's OK feat. Tai Tsholofello	4:09
10		Tek Off You Clothes	3:51
11		Akshan (Next Big Thing)	3:26
12		Ras Palo Overstanding (Interlude)	1:09
13		Heaven's Door	4:15
14		Jah Mek Yah	6:04
15		Clive (So Alone)	4:16
16		Thank You Jah (Outro)	6:02
17		Bonus Track 1 (Live)	5:22
18		Bonus Track 2 (Live)	5:09
19		Bonus Track 3 (Live)	6:19

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Description

Reggae in the musical history of the United States has been a genre of music popular mainly in West Indian circles and small musical niches. Its standing in the American consciousness was focused only to a minority attuned to artists such as Bob Marley, Burning Spear and The Wailers. However, in the last decade with the growing prominence of Dancehall Reggae and artists like Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, and more recently Sean Paul, Reggae music has advanced in its mainstream popularity. Poised to make a mark in the new millennium is Akshan with his eclectic blend of vocal talents. With today's music having such thin lines of distinction between genres, it seems an ideal time for an artist like Akshan to make his mark. This versatile Sing-Jay will woo the hearts of women with his smooth melodically charged delivery and presence, while holding it down for the "Shottas" with a barrage of songs to spark body movement.

The name "Akshan" (phonetic spelling of action in Patois) stems from the personality he embodies; every lyric will tell a story. Akshan, born Nickia Navdia Palmer in the impoverished ghettos of rural St. Mary, Jamaica, has witnessed and been a part of many tragic and inspirational stories in his life. Reflected in his music are happenings that have given him great understanding and insight to life and all its possibilities.

Akshan became seriously focused on a musical career in 1996, influenced by such artists as Spragga Benz, Sizzla Kalonji, and various R&B acts. Between 1996 and 2000, Akshan spent time perfecting his stage presence and lyrical delivery while performing in various establishments indigenous to his surroundings. The one aspect of Akshan's repertoire that separates him from the everyday Dancehall/Reggae artist is his versatility. Although, when compared to artist in the Hip Hop and R&B genres, one listen will ensure you Akshan is in a league of his own. With an array of songs that touch the heart, induce self-change, spark body movement, and of course focus on the plight of women in today's society, Akshan is destined to be an artist you will remember.

Akshan's debut Album entitled "Time Fi Akshan" set to be released In Spring 2005 has a vast composition of musical styles reflective of where Akshan has come from and where he is going. Combining distinct elements of many musical genres, he has blended styles to create his own unique vision of music. Akshan's debut is long awaited and much anticipated.
The world needs to prepare because, It's" Time fi Akshan"