Belizean Punta RockStar

AZIATIC

Punta Rock Music, if you don't know or never heard, is one of the strongest elements of the Garifuna Culture whereby the language and dance has been preserved by generations. While most Punta Rock songs are written in Garifuna some songs are also written in Spanish, broken English or the local language of the artist. Garifuna is a unique language formed from the blending of Carib, Arawak Indian and African languages, mixed with a little French and Spanish. Authentic Punta Rock music incorporates key instruments such as the Garifuna drums, turtle shells and the "shaka" (or rattle) mixed with the electric guitar and keyboards, creating an explosive and rocking rhythm. It is easy for one who has never heard such music to catch the vibe and start moving to the rhythm of the beat. This wave of cultural experience has been known to rejuvenate audiences all over the Caribbean, Central America and other parts of the world, serving as a link between the young and older generation.

"Aziatic", a name once heard around the Eastern Hemisphere but never in his community, by 1996 would become a household topic. The release of his first solo album "Jam 96X", marked the sparked that ignited the flames that burns today, no questions asked.

With the "The Rebirth" came the versatility, expressing some of the common music genre's of the Caribbean. Aziatic showed the world that he could do it all (Punta rock, r&b, hip-hop and soca). With this, his sophomore effort and just about the biggest factor in most careers, he will always be remember for the hottest record on this album "Prym Tym 69".

"Most Wanted" is a name that speaks for itself. By his third album Aziatic became the most sought after Punta rock Artist from Belize, with his songs being played from station to station on heavy rotation.

Around the turn of the new millennium, Aziatic was flying high. Traveling back and forth to Belize and around the US. It is with this opportunity he recorded and released two albums in one year. On the first one "Crazy Fi We" Aziatic introduced Griga Boys (the next big Punta Rock Band from Dangriga). With this album the tracks came fast and hard. A nonstop Puntarock album that would solidify Griga Boys entry into the limelight. Within that same year came "The Scripture". An album that would introduce a young Adriana at the tender age of 9 and re-introduce a mature Paula Castillo (one of the best female Punta rock vocalist of our time). With both "Crazy Fi We" and "The Scripture" Aziatic would break bread and share the fruits of his labor. "The Standard" is an album that finds the mysterious Aziatic at the best of his craft. In a zone of his own, "The Standard" stretches the vocal ranges of Belize's Top Notch Entertainer, "Aziatic" aka The Meaning of Excitement.

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  Flirting Vibe