Paul KasticK
GrooveGalore Muzik
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drummer, music director, producerorigin: kingston, jamaica
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Paul "GrooveGalore" KasticK is a highly sought after drummer and producer, who's versatile style and dedication to his instrument has earned him world tours and countless recording sessions. He has toured with some of the top names in the business, and recorded numerous chart-topping albums. His work with Big Mountain, Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Diana King, Tessanne Chin (2013 Winner of the hit TV show "The Voice"), and Ki-Mani Marley, is known worldwide.
Paul Kastick
GrooveGalore Muzik Endorsements
producer ALBUM credits
BIG MOUNTAIN
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tessanne chin
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maxi priest
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diana king
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Ky-Mani marley
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Emree Franklin
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paul kastick biography
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Having been fascinated by the forces of music throughout his childhood in Montego Bay, Jamaica, (which included piano, keyboards, bass, and horns), the drums is what Paul "GrooveGalore" KasticK would go on to master. The mastery of his instrument(s), as Kastick would put it, “was real life experience”, wood-shedding, gigging, and the road, took off at an early age for Paul. Always being young and pure at heart, he remains adventurous and versatile in his approach to live playing and producing, breaking down the boundaries of music, and bringing his own interpretation to the grooves. Now in his innovative prime, his quest is to be groovier & more cutting edge with his creative talent, in both the studio, and during his live touring performances around the world.
Kastick’s been in overdrive since the 80’s, when he was chosen in 1989 to rule the drummer’s chair for Jamaica’s top backing band 809. Since then Kastick has never looked back, nor taken any prisoners, as a Drummer, Music Director and Producer. He has gone on to produce for artists such as Tessanne Chin, 2013' Winner of the hit TV show 'The Voice', as well as, touring the globe with musical powerhouses including; Shaggy, Grammy nominated Maxi Priest, Reggae legend Bob Marley’s son Ky-Mani Marley, and the internationally renowned Reggae group Big Mountain. The experiences of a touring and studio musician awarded Kastick the opportunity to play with more than one backing band as well. In addition to Jamaica’s 809 Band, he played, recorded and toured with GrooveSociety, the original backing force behind Shaggy, from 1996-2000. In 2000, Kastick formed NativeXaymaycan Entertainment Muzik, Inc., the parent company of GrooveGalore Productions, his creative nest. KaticK's projects include major production work on all of Big Mountains last 6 CD releases; Things To Come (2000), One Love (2001), Cool Breeze (2001) New Day (2002), Cover’s In Paradise (2003), Big Mountain’s Greatest Moments (2004), and their latest release Perfect Summer (2016). Kastick also co-produces two of Jamaica’s hottest female Reggae, Punk, and Rock exports, Tessanne Chin (Winner of "The Voice" 2013) and Italee. |
Kastick currently anchors the big bad, cutting edge, live drum sound and programming behind Maxi Priest, Ky-Mani Marley, Beres Hammond, Big Mountain, Diana King and Tessanne Chin under the alias GrooveGalore MuziK. His repertoire includes having toured, recorded, and performed alongside such musical greats as the late Dennis Brown, Shaggy, Rayvon, UK Pop sensation Apache Indian, Big Mountain, Percy Sledge, Gwen Guthrie, Diana King, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Freddie McGregor, Gregory Isaacs, Judy Mowatt, Capleton, Luciano, Buju Banton, Soul Case, Janna Bent, Beenie Man, Shabba Ranks, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Tony Rebel, Sizzla, Junior Kelly, Culture, Richie Stephens, Benji Myazz, Dean Fraser, Bob Marley’s Junior Marvin, Marcia Griffiths, I Threes, Rita Marley, Beres Hammond, Terry Linen, Carlene Davis, Junior Tucker, Leon & The Peoples, Bat-Sheva, Japanese DJ Nahki, and RnB sensation Sharissa. His musical influences include the industry biggest names; Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Toto, Third World, Chalice, Sly & Robbie, Black Uhuru, Dave Matthews Band, Seal, Santana, Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Pink, Shakira, and Prince. His drumming style is all-around, and includes varying genres, from hard core Dancehall, Loversrock, Rock Alternative, RnB, and Soul, to Hiphop. |
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On Point Press
Jan 6, 2014 by Carmen Glover
Gifted musician Paul KasticK mentors, develops new singers
"Paul Kastick, an extraordinarily gifted musician who, with fellow musician Rudy Valentino, produced [Tessanne] Chin’s resurgent hit “Hideaway,” is poised to dominate 2014 with his diverse skills of producing beautiful music while developing a new crop of singing sensations.
Priest, who said he considers Kastick “a friend and co-writer,” describes him as “one of Jamaica’s all time greatest drummers both live, and in studio."
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Priest, who said he considers Kastick “a friend and co-writer,” describes him as “one of Jamaica’s all time greatest drummers both live, and in studio."
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groovin radio ny
Nov 3, 2013 by Mic Check
Paul KasticK talks tessanne chin
Jamaican singing sensation Tessanne Chin is all the rave now with her spectacular performances on the NBC hit show the VOICE but long before Tessanne got all four judges to turn around for her rendition of Pink’s “Try” , drummer Paul Kastick, who co-produced powerful tracks for her like “Who,” “Fall” and her mega hit “Hideaway,” knew she was a special talent. He also co-producer her debut album In Between Words.
Paul, who now has his own production company Groove Galore has traveled the world as a drummer with then Jamaica’s top backing band 809 in 1989. As drummer, music director and producer he has also toured with Maxi Priest, Ky-Mani Marley, Sean Paul, Big Mountain, Diana King, Shaggy, Shabba, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Rita Marley and others.
Besides tessane, his production credit includes all of six Big Mountain’s CDs. He has also produced songs for Shaggy (Leave it to Me that was on the Hotshot CD); Steel Pulse (VEX and Back To My Roots); Benji Myazz (Intimate Relationship); Terry linen (Your Love is my Love); KipRich (Leggo Di Boy) and Italee.
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Paul, who now has his own production company Groove Galore has traveled the world as a drummer with then Jamaica’s top backing band 809 in 1989. As drummer, music director and producer he has also toured with Maxi Priest, Ky-Mani Marley, Sean Paul, Big Mountain, Diana King, Shaggy, Shabba, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Rita Marley and others.
Besides tessane, his production credit includes all of six Big Mountain’s CDs. He has also produced songs for Shaggy (Leave it to Me that was on the Hotshot CD); Steel Pulse (VEX and Back To My Roots); Benji Myazz (Intimate Relationship); Terry linen (Your Love is my Love); KipRich (Leggo Di Boy) and Italee.
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