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UK based Reggae singer, songwriter and producer, Clinark, is known as” The Reggae Torch.” Clinark (pronounced Klin_ark). He was born on the British colony of Bermuda. His real name is Clinarke Dill. He sang and played keyboards and drums for top bands. A chronic bout of vertigo caused Dill to turn his back on music in 1999. Dill was encouraged to return to music in 2004. He wrote and recorded the vocals for a song called 'Dem Come' (2004) under the name of 'Dill-in-Jah, this was for UK label Dread Unity. He moved to the England in 2005 and formed the independent record label, Nurture Projects Music. In 2006, Dill released his first album, “Clinark Live in Holland with Poormanfriend Band.” Dill continued to write more songs, a mixture of Culture, social commentary, ballads and Lovers Rock. This became his debut studio album “Journey to Foreign.” (2008) and Deluxe Dub Album (2009) . He worked with producers Mafia & Fluxy, guitarist Stanley Andrew and Matic Horns, and Dilly at Stingray Studios in London. The 20 track album included collaborations with Maxi Priest with the song “Better Tomorrow” receiving a nomination as ”'Song of the Year” (2009). He also collaborated with Richie Spice, Luciano, Kofi, Brinsley Forde (Aswad) Gramps and Peetah (Morgan Heritage). In June 2009, Dill released the Jackson 5 Classic,”I’ll Be There, It was released just 4 days before Michael Jackson’s death.. Dill said ”I was devastated that Michael passed and decided to release another single “'Smile' (2009), which was one of Jackson’s favourite songs” .This was recorded at Blue Pro Studio’s in London. Fans persuaded him to put out a whole album of songs. This was called “A Tribute to Michael Jackson - A legend and a Warrior” (2010). The 18 track album covers songs with what Dill calls a”'Reggae Twist”and two acoustic mixes. This includes two previously released singles: and “You Are Not Alone,“ and “ I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”. This album was also nominated for British Reggae Industry Awards (BRIA) in the Best British Album category as well as "Journey To Foreign.” Dill released the single' Babylon City' (2012) a self-penned conscious Reggae song spawned by UK summer riots.In the same year, He worked with a track from House of Riddiim in Austria and at Blue Pro Studios.InDill released a new EP, “They Don’t Care About Us - A Tribute to Michael Jackson (Remix). Michael Jackson fans still kept Dill busy in 2013 with requests for more covers Currently he has 'Human Nature' on pre - release. It is a mellow soul version of the classic, proving to be a hit with DJ's. Also he released a newly penned song in August 2013 in commemoration entitled "Happy Birthday MJ. It was well received in the Soulful House genre (February 2013). In September 2013. He collaborated on Songweavers "Ray of Hope" for the 4th International Charity CD (International Peace Project) lyrics by Shimon Peres, President of Israel, Clinark produced the music in Pop/Soul style. On 22 October 2013. Dill released 'No More War.' A sequel to his song 'Babylon City.'This time he produced his own vocals and final mix and collaborated on the 'Jah Bless Riddim' with One Harmony Records. There is also another project in the pipeline with this team. This time Dill has written and recorded a Lovers Rock song on this project called 'What You Gonna Do.' The song is on the Unification Avenue Album with various artists which is due to be released this year. He is also releasing a mini album later this year. Clinark is available for interviews about his new projects. Please contact: Juliet Edwards, Nurture Projects Music mobile +44 1 0 7985 348151 Business: UK +44 1 02035650242 Skype Name: NurtureProjects Email: juliet@nurtureprojects.com Website: www.clinark.com

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