Epic Music Planet (EMP)
is a brand new label started in 2020, with the vision of finding and exposing incredible talent. EMP believes in the whimsical wonder that exists within music, and those that create it, and are drawn to expressing themselves through it. This quality has the ability to influence and shape, not just a life, but a culture and the world, as a whole. This unique quality that is referred to, is something that EMP seeks to find, nurture, and promote.
PRINCE MYDAS
Hope (Shaggy ft. Prince Mydas) the soundtrack to the Kevin Costner movie titled, ‘For Love Of The Game’. Prince Mydas has appeared on numerous albums including Shaggy’s Bombastic, Hotshot, and Lucky Day,) Still The One: Movie soundtrack Showtime (Eddie Murphy and Robert DeNiro) Left At The Light: Movie Soundtrack (Jason’s Lyric) Cameo Appearance in movie Klash (Starring Jasmin Guy and Giancarlo Esposito) Following the release of his Reggae/R&B album, “Made For Stage”, in 2006, Mydas did a Reggae Sunsplash, 40-city US tour. Prince Mydas has shared billing and toured extensively with the likes of Shabba Ranks, Shaggy, Patra, Maxi Priest, UB 40, Third World, Bobby Brown, TLC, and a host of other fine artists.
(MAMA DON’T CRY)
Put a reggae singer from Jamaica, through a COVID-19 lockdown, add the race riots in America, surrounding the George Floyd incident, wrap that in a love for God and empathy, and what emerges is “Mama Don’t Cry”. “I see the tears in your eyes, so long you’ve been crying. Sons and daughters getting shot down in the streets dying. Memories of a strange fruit on the tree hanging, but t I want you to know, there’s a new day dawning”. In this song, Mydas gets personal with no apologies. At first, listen, one might be inclined to think it’s all about his, or someone’s mother, however, it won’t take long to realize, this song speaks to something deeper. Mydas exposes his personal and emotional connection with Mama Africa and black people’s struggle over centuries. “Mama Don’t Cry” is as inspirational as it is prophetic. It’s a timely gaze into the heart and mind of an artist who has spent years in search of his message and the appropriate delivery. This is it! It is evident that the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and racism are topics that Mydas feels compelled to address. No clearer can this be seen than in the lyrics of the much anticipated and ever so relevant “Mama Don’t Cry”. This mixture of ingredients feels right. The blend of infectious reggae, drum and bass, melodic piano, and guitars, along with Mydas’ compelling vocals, leaves no room for doubt. Take one listen and you just know that it works. If this song is anything to go by, we are in for a treat with his return.
This song has been released as part of the anti-racism movement. It’s called Mama Don’t Cry, and we’ve released it for Mother’s Day, on international woman’s day, during woman’s history month. All the proceeds from the downloads of the track are being donated to the Marcus Garvey Foundation. Please support us by sharing the video on your timelines, and downloading the song on iTunes!! The link is below
