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BIOGRAPHY OF SADIKI
Today's ideal artist is somewhat of a Renaissance person - one who can sing, write, produce and engineer and
everything in between. Sadiki fits the bill. Sadiki masterfully combines influences from Nat King Cole to Beenie Man,
proving why he was nominated as the “Most Promising Entertainer” in 2007 and in 2011 by the International Reggae
and World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
He was born Henry Buckley, in Rollington Town, Kingston, Jamaica. With a father, Henry Buckley, who was a
singer/songwriter (Judy Mowatt – Silent River). and the Music Director/Conductor for the Jamaica Constabulary Force
Band, Sadiki was given no choice as to the career path that would later choose him. He migrated to the United States in
the late 80’s and settled on Chicago's northside. As part of Chicago's sizeable Jamaican community he was exposed to
the newest Reggae sounds coming out of Jamaica as well as the cutting edge of Hip-Hop and R&B. Through these
influences Sadiki has developed a vocal range and lyrical skills that brings together the best of both worlds. In the late
90’s he landed a deal with the D'Arcy Wretzy (Smashing Pumpkins) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne / Ivy)
owned label Scratchie Records, (distributed by Mercury Records). In 1997 his self-titled debut was released on
Scratchie/Mercury under the name Pancho Kryztal, to good reviews but disappointing sales as Mercury Records went
through a change in its’ corporate structure.
In 1999, at the suggestion of reggae producer 'Computer' Paul Henton (Shaggy, Jimmy Cliff), he changed his name
From Pancho Kryztal to Sadiki - An Egyptian name meaning “faithful or loyal” (misspelled Sadeki on some earlier
releases). In 2001 he scored a big hit with “Gal Dem Everytime” on the Buyout riddim for producer Tony 'CD' Kelly. He
then met Reggae singer/songwriter Beres Hammond and was asked to add his vocals to a track at Hammond's Silekshan
Studio. Within months of working alongside Hammond, Sadiki was selected as an opening act for the elder musicians’
Music is Life World Tour 2002. On tour with Hammond for almost two years, Sadiki performed throughout the USA,
Japan and the Caribbean. Between 2002 and 2006, Sadiki released six singles with the self-produced “Pretty Girl”
entering the NY Top 30 Reggae Chart, peaking at #16.
In 2007, Sadiki scored another major hit with a remake of Robin Thicke’s “Lost Without You” on the Taxi Riddim (Joe
Fraser Records). The single entered the Bigup Radio, Florida Top 30, NY Top 30, X-News (JA), Weekly Star & UK
(Newstyle Radio) charts, peaking at #1, #2, #4, #5, #7, and #8 respectively. After a successful 4-city tour of Japan in
March of 2007, he was offered a licensing deal for that territory. His debut album “Morning’s Come” was released in
Japan in November of 2007 (Skinny Bwoy/P-Vine Records). Within weeks of its’ release, the album hit the #1 spot for
reggae releases at HMV record stores throughout Japan, and charted within the top 5 at Tower Records. As well as being
Sadiki's singing and songwriting debut, the album was also Sadiki’s producing and engineering debut, as he produced or
co-produced each and every track. “Morning's Come” also featured production from top reggae veteran producer Lloyd
Campbell (Glen Washington, Tarrus Riley), England’s top reggae producer Chris Peckings (Bitty McLean), Delly Ranx
(Sean Paul, Mavado) and Arif Cooper (Guardian Angel riddim). The US Version of “Morning’s Come”, featuring new and
unreleased tracks was independently released worldwide in the Fall of 2008.
Sadiki’s album “Lifeline” (released 9/2/10 - Skinny Bwoy/Joe Fraser) is international lovers rock at its’ finest. The album
featured sixteen beautifully crafted tracks, nine of which were written by Sadiki and produced by veteran Lloyd Campbell,
Jason Sterling and Sadiki. The album and it’s first single - “African Queen”, topped the Weekly Star Top 10 Chart,
staying in the number one spot simultaneously for two weeks in a row. In the UK “African Queen” also hit the #1 spot on
the BBC World Reggae Beat Top 10 Chart. “Lifeline” peaked at #2 on the New York Top 30 Reggae Chart and #2 on
the South Florida Reggae Chart. A collaborative album “Fi Di Dancehall” with ace DJ Delly Ranx was released in
February 2011. The first single from that album “Jamaican Queen”, has also hit the BBC World Reggae Beat Top 10
Chart. Sadiki recently added the title “Artist Manager” to his credentials, signing Reggae group “CHALICE”, Ska Legend
“Eric Monty Morris” and Rocksteady giants “The Tennors” to management deals. In February of 2012 Sadiki scored his
second BBC World Reggae Beat #1 with “Before The Time” which was written by Sadiki and produced by top reggae
producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor (Etana, Sinead O’Connor, The Green). Sadiki became a member of the legendary
Rocksteady group The Tennors in April of 2012.
Through his travels throughout the US, Japan and the Caribbean, Sadiki has shared the stage with Buju Banton, Gyptian,
Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Maxi Priest, Marcia Griffiths, KCi & Jo Jo, Beenie Man, Gerald Levert, Kelly Price among others.
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DISCOGRAPHY OF SADIKI (Selected Works)
Albums
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2007: Morning's Come (Japan Release) (Skinny Bwoy/P-Vine Records-JPN)
2008: True Singers: Sadiki Meets Sandra Cross (Japan Release) (Skinny Bwoy/P-Vine Records-JPN)
2008: Morning's Come - US Release (Skinny Bwoy Records)
2010: Lifeline (Skinny Bwoy/Joe Fraser Records) ***#1 Weekly Star Chart*** / #2 South Florida Reggae Top 15
Reggae Albums / #2 New York Top 20 Reggae Albums
2010: Santa Claus EP (Skinny Bwoy Records)
2011: Fi Di Dancehall – Collaborative album with Delly Ranx (Skinny Bwoy Records)
2012: True Singers: Sadiki meets Sandra Cross (UK) – (Skinny Bwoy Jamaica)
Compilation Appearances
 1996/1997: Jamdown Vibrations - “Black Girl” / Culture Vibes - “I Hear You Calling” (Scratchie Records)
 1998: Riddim Driven: Bookshelf Riddim - “Rescue Me” (VP Records)
 1999: Whoo Riddim - “Love How Yuh Tan” (K-Licious Records/VP Records)
 2001: Riddim Driven: Buyout Riddim - “Gal Dem Everytime” (VP Records)
 2006: Loving Pauper Meets Hypocrites - “Innocent or Guilty” (Joe Fraser Records)
 2006: Riddim Driven: Red Bull & Guinness The Mixture - “No Boring Ride” (VP Records)
 2008: Love Tune 4 - “One Touch” (Avex Records-JPN)
 2010: Expressions of Love - “Makeup Sex” (Joe Fraser/VP Records)
 2010: Dance Drop Riddim - “Night Boss” (No Doubt Records)
 2011: Throw Back Riddim – “Take You All Over The World” (No Doubt Records)
 2011: Cool & Deadly Riddim – “Slow and Sexy” (Kingston Records)
 2012: Club Dance Riddim – “Before The Time” (Kingston Records) *#1 BBC World Reggae Beat Top 10
Singles
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2001: “Opportunity” (Harmony House Records) / 2001: “Tribute” (Boot Camp Records)
2005: “Pretty Girl” (Skinny Bwoy Records) Peaked at #16 - NY Top 20 singles Reggae Chart
2006: “No Boring Ride”, “Feel Like A Fool” (Pure Music)
2007: “Slipping Away” and “Wouldn't Stay Away” (Peckings Records)
2007: “Perfect Love” (Joe Fraser Records) Peaked at #11-NY Top 20 Reggae Chart / #14 Florida Top 30
Reggae singles Chart
2007: “Lost Without You” (Joe Fraser Records) Peaked at #2 - South Florida Reggae singles Chart / #4 NY Top
20 Reggae singles Chart
2008: “Staadap Staadie”/”Incomplete (Sadiki Remix)” (Skinny Bwoy/P-Vine Records) - Japan Release
2010: “African Queen” (Joe Fraser/VP Records) **#1 BBC World Reggae Beat Top 10** / **#1 Weekly Star
Top Ten Chart** / #2 South Florida Top 30 Reggae Singles Chart / #2 NY Top 30 Reggae Singles Chart / #8
Choice FM (UK) Reggae Chart / “African Queen” named #58 Top 100 Reggae Songs of 2010
2011: “Jamaican Queen” (w/Delly Ranx), “Latina Queen” (w/Don Chezina) (Skinny Bwoy Records)
2011: “Believe” (w/Sandra Cross) (Buckley Records)
2012: “Tears in Heaven (Acoustic Version)” (Skinny Bwoy Jamaica)
Collaborations
 1998: The Ride of Your Life w/Lady Saw – 99 Ways (VP Records)
 1998: Lethal Weapon w/Mad Cobra - Cloak & Dagger Riddim (Shocking Vibes Records)
 2011: Into This Beautiful Garden (2011 Version) w/Eric Monty Morris (Buckley Records)
Production Credits
 2007: “Morning’s Come” (Japan & US Editions) (Skinny Bwoy) Produced or co-produced all tracks
 2010: “Lifeline” (Album) and “Santa Claus” (EP) (Skinny Bwoy/Joe Fraser) Co-produced all tracks
 2011: “The Living Legends Collection – Eric Monty Morris” (Buckley Records) Produced all tracks
 2011: “Hero Riddim” – Various Artists (Skinny Bwoy Jamaica) Produced all tracks
 2011: “Menace Riddim” – Various Artists (Skinny Bwoy Jamaica) Produced all tracks
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