SGT REMO - PROFILE:
Singer: Sgt Remo
Location: San Antonio, Texas, US
Genre: Reggae
Influences: Supercat, Buju Banton, Luciano, Barrington Levy
Biography:
Sgt. Remo, born Sergio Ortiz, is a Reggae singer and recording artist born in Mexican-American border city of Juarez, Mexico.
Early Years
He is the youngest child in a family of 3 children. He was raised by his mother in the city of Juarez, Mexico until the family immigrated to El Paso, TX just across the border into the U.S in 1986. From a young age he began singing and entering singing competitions. After immigrating to the U.S. he stayed away from singing and focused on adjusting to the cultural changes of his new community.
He began listening to Reggae Dancehall music in the late 80’s and was heavily influenced by the blend of hip hop and Reggae that was prevalent during this time into the early 90’s. Jamaican artists such as Supercat, Barrington Levy, Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, as well as Panamanian Reggae artist El General were his biggest influences during these formative years.
Musical Career
Empire Soundz
While living in Corpus Christi, TX Sgt. Remo began working with Guyanese born Ali and Jamaican born Mistah Blaze. Ali began his musical career as an aspiring selector in his hometown of Berbice, Guyana. Mistah Blaze began singing and chatting from an early age. The three became the Empire Soundz Crew. They collaborated for several years and recorded a large collection of music in a short period of time under the Empire Soundz Crew. They were heavily rotated in mixtape format and received positive feedback. However, none of these early songs were ever officially released.
The New Mexico Experience
In 2004 Sgt. Remo ended up in Albuquerque, NM where he began working with German/New Mexican sound system owner Don Martin, who would later become like a mentor to him. Don Martin and his Brotherhood Sound System ran a steady session at Burt's Tiki Lounge in Albuquerque during ‘05. At Burt’s Tiki Lounge Remo performed his Empire Soundz songs taking turns with fellow artist Mister Kali. In 2007 Sgt. Remo performed with Mr. Kali at the Santa Fe Musik Festival. This was Remo’s first experience on a festival scale.
In late ‘07 and early ‘08 Sgt. Remo & Mister Kali performed regularly in the southwest and built a solid fan base which led to many successful shows culminating with a spring tour with Original General Smiley (from hall of fame duo "Michigan & Smiley"). On this tour they performed in various cities in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. In 2010 Sgt. Remo was featured in Mister Kali's debut album "Step Fast" with the song "Loving Loving," a remake of an earlier Sgt. Remo Empire Soundz combination tune. This version of "Loving Loving" was Sgt. Remo's first official release.
Jah Yutes Entertainment
In 2009 he relocated to San Diego, CA. Sgt. Remo continued to perform various shows in the fertile Reggae lands of California working with TRC Sound System (San Diego) and Majestik Sounds (San Luis Obispo). After moving to Houston, TX in 2011 Sgt. Remo formed the label Jah Yutes Entertainment (JYE) and worked with Ceremony Studios and Dread I Arts to release the album "Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 1". This compilation album was the first project on the newly formed label and featured the music of General Smiley (Michigan & Smiley), Ken Serious (Flames Crew), Mister Kali, Sgt. Remo, and DJ Yahru El Guru. They promoted the album with the Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Camouflage tour (a 12 city US tour in the summer of 2011 in the states of TX, NM, CO, NE, IL, WI, OH, MA, NY, VA).
Today & Tomorrow
In 2012 Sgt. Remo released his first solo EP entitled Life is for Living on the JYE label. This EP planted his music firmly on the global Reggae landscape. From this EP came out two very successful official videos titled No Man Stranded and Thunder & Lightning.
In January 2014 JYE released the well received Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 2 album featuring music by artists like Gappy Ranks, Sgt. Remo, Nico D, Miriam Simone plus many more. Remo released an official video for the song Rastafari Way from Vol 2. 2014 was a busy year with performances in Japan, Mexico City, and a month long tour titled the 14 Parish Salute Tour with General Smiley, Mister Kali, and the Dub Gideon Band touching down in 18 U.S. cities.
In July Remo pre-released the first single I'm Free from the forthcoming album also releasing an official video for the single. October saw the release of the full length album Give Thanks for Life on JYE. Through the years Remo has released singles for various producers around the world cementing a strong presence in Mexico and Latin America.
SGT REMO - OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY:
1) Album:
.2014 - Give Thanks for Life
.2016 - Sgt. Remo & Friends (Crucial Reggae Duets)
2) EPs:
.2012 - Life Is for Living EP
.2016 - Give Thanks Remixes EP
3) Singles:
.2012 - Dawtah - [Sergio Ortiz]
.2013 - Call On Jah - (Don Goliath Meets Sgt Remo) - [Sergio Ortiz]
.2014 - I'm Free - [Sergio Ortiz]
.2015 - Make a Change (General Smiley feat Sgt Remo) - [Sergio Ortiz]
4) Guest Appearances:
.2011 - Lovin, Lovin (Mister Kali ft Sgt. Remo)- [Dread I Arts]
.2011 - How Long (Brighter Smile Riddim) [Dread I Arts]
.2012 - Jah Souljah - (Reggae Souljahs Worldwide, Vol. 1) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2012 - Thunder & Lightning - (Reggae Souljahs Worldwide, Vol. 1) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2012 - Third World Anthem - (Reggae Souljahs Worldwide, Vol. 1) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2012 - How Long - (Reggae Souljahs Worldwide, Vol. 1) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2013 - Revolutionary - (Shepherd Riddim) - [Charlie's Records]
.2013 - Call On Jah (Don Goliath ft Mikey Wild & Sgt. Remo) - [Rootsstep Division Recordings]
.2014 - Rastafari Way - (Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 2) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2014 - Beautiful - (Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 2) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2015 - No Man Stranded - (Our Love Riddim - EP) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2015 - Dale Play (Ras Levy ft Haffid Kandela & Sgt Remo) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
.2015 - Babylon Town (Ras Levy & Leona De Etiopia ft Sgt Remo) - [Jah Yutes Entertainment]
Sgt Remo - Discography:
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1) Album:
.2014 - Give Thanks for Life
(Original Press):
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Tracks:
1) Give Thanks for Life. 2) Survival of the Fittest. 3) Call on Jah [Feat. Don Goliath & Mikey Wild]. 4) Babylon Is Burning. 5) Make a Change [Feat. General Smiley]. 6) Road of Corruption. 7) It's All Been Said [Feat. General Smiley]. 8) I'm Free. 9) My Light & Salvation [Feat. Jah Melik]. 10) Rastafari Way. 11) Remo Rankin'. 12) Sound System. 13) One Life to Live.
[Label: Sergio Ortiz (Digital Release: 2014)]
Buy Album on iTunes - GooglePlay - Amazon - Emusic
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.2016 - Sgt. Remo & Friends (Crucial Reggae Duets)
(Original Press):
Tracks:
1) Wisdom & Glory [Sgt. Remo & Princess Kazayah]. 2) Good & Mercy [Sgt. Remo & Kwame]. 3) Blaze up the Chalice [Sgt. Remo & Dre-Z]. 4) Road to Zion [Sgt Remo & Manu Dread]. 5) Ram the Dancehall [Sgt. Remo & Soulfiya]. 6) Freedom Fighters [Sgt. Remo & General Smiley]. 7) Cowboy Town [Sgt. Remo & Ras Arcane]. 8) From the Block [Sgt. Remo & Daddy Lynx]. 9) She's the One[ Sgt. Remo, Ras I-Dre & Mistah Blaze]. 10) Dale Play [Sgt. Remo, Haffid Kandela & Ras Levy]. 11) Babylon Town [Sgt. Remo, Leona de Etiopia & Ras Levy]. 12) Officer [Sgt. Remo, Ras Elijah Tafari & Charles X]. 13) Stronger in These Times [Sgt. Remo & Nego Hights]. 14) No Want No Riches [Sgt. Remo & Roe Delgado].
[Label: Jah Yute Entertainment (Digital Release: 2016)]
Buy Album on iTunes - GooglePlay - Amazon - Emusic
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2) EPs:
.2012 - Life Is for Living EP
(Original Press):
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Tracks:
1) No Man Stranded. 2) Tell Me Who. 3) Thunder & Lightning. 4) Marie. 5) How Long.
[Label: Sergio Ortiz (Digital Release: 2012)]
Buy EP on iTunes - GooglePlay - Amazon - Emusic
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.2016 - Give Thanks Remixes EP
(Original Press):
Tracks:
1) Give Thanks (Hot Remix). 2) Give Thanks (R.A.W. Drum n Bass Remix). 3) Give Thanks (R.A.W. Drum n Bass Remix Instrumental). 4) Give Thanks (6Blocc Cumbia Remix). 5) Give Thanks (6Blocc Cumbia Remix Instrumental).
[Label: Mictlantecuhtli: (EP Digital: 2016)]
Buy EP on iTunes - GooglePlay - Amazon - Emusic
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3) Singles:
.2012 - Dawtah
(Original Press):
Song: Dawtah
Format: Digital Release
Label: Sergio Ortiz
Buy Single on iTunes - GooglePlay - Amazon - Emusic
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.2013 - Call On Jah - (Don Goliath Meets Sgt Remo)
(Original Press):
Song: Call On Jah
Format: Digital Release
Label: Sergio Ortiz
Buy Single on iTunes - GooglePlay - Amazon - Emusic
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.2014 - I'm Free
(Original Press):
Song: I'm Free
Format: Digital Release
Label: Sergio Ortiz
Buy Single on iTunes - GooglePlay - Amazon - Emusic
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SGT REMO - CONTACTS:
Soundcloud
Youtube Channel
Website: www.sgtremo.com
For bookings and information please contact:
Name: Solomon Amaru
Email: sgt.remo@gmail.com
For press/media inquiries please contact:
Name: Solomon Amaru
Email: sgt.remo@gmail.com
Sgt Remo & Kwame "Good & Mercy" - (Official Video)
General Smiley feat Sgt Remo "Make a Change" - (Official Video)
Sgt Remo "Give Thanks For Life" - 2015
Sgt Remo feat. Jah Melik "My Light & Salvation" - 2015
Sgt Remo "Babylon Is Burning" - (Official Video 2015)
Sgt Remo "I'm Free" (Official Video 2014)
Sgt Remo "Rastafari Way" - (Official Video 2014)
Sgt Remo "Thunder & Lightning" (Official Video)
Sgt Remo "No Man Stranded" (Official Video)
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Biography by Sgt Remo
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