Meet Selasee Atiase of SELASEE and the Fafa Family in Boulder Colorado

Today we’d like to introduce you to Selasee Atiase.

Selasee, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa… First travelled to the US in October 1998 for 2 weeks performing at the convention center, downtown Minneapolis and elementary and primary and high schools ….Graduated in June 1999 from the Music department of the School of performing arts, University of Ghana Legon…. visited the US in September 1999 for 3 months for performances, teaching African music workshops, and volunteer work 1999/2000….. migrated to the US in 2001 and got signed to Running Dream in 2004, got featured in 2006 ….the title track of first album “Run” featured in Fifa soccer video games and “Makuma” featured in the 2007 Cricket Video games by EA Sports. Second and third albums were released in 2010 and 2015. Fourth Album will be released preceded by the release of singles and music videos all across social media…. Stay tuned…

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It certainly has been very challenging keeping my head above the water with the music business/ family and personal life….. I/we have been working this music business for a long time. …..I am been and am so blessed and, fortunate to have the most amazing woman in my life that has been a cornerstone in keeping me centered/grounded as an artist.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about SELASEE and the Fafa Family – what should we know?
My line of business is live Reggae/Highlife/Pop/World music….its music for your dancing feet… its feel good live music for Summer Festival concerts, weddings…. concerts for larger venues and can also tone it down for smaller settings.
What sets me apart from other Reggae bands is that we have a larger story to tell plus Reggae music with the live and direct influences from the continent of Africa and more specifically West Africa as well as western influences woven together. In this sound of music … it’s about feeling the beat and moving with it.

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
First it’s coming directly from my Father. He has been so supportive of my music career… family, Running Dream Records who first signed me….my one and only sister….my wife who is such a corner stone in my life across the board… and God who watches over us all.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.selaseemusic.com
• Phone: 7203669287
• Email: selaseemusic@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelaseeAndFaFaFamily/

Image Credit:
Charla Harvey

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