Biography

Ras Indio is proud to announce his two new releases titled, "PUSH UP THE FIRE" and "STAY POSITIVE". This blazin' hot Belizean international reggae artist with his own style of music called "Driftin Muzik" - a Belizean style of reggae music that incorporates traditional African elements and live percussion instruments - is currently planning a tour called PUSH UP THE FIRE TOUR 2006.

Ras Indio, aka David Obi was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 23, 1976 to Belizean parents: Ms. Beulah Heusner and Mr. David Obi - a famous Belizean revolutionary musical artist known as "Bredda David", creator of Belizean Kungo Music.

The Brimstone Family

As a youth, Ras Indio relocated to Belize and taught himself the keyboards with guidance from his dad. He started performing at local events around Belize at age 12 as the keyboardist in his dad's band, TRIBAL VIBES.

From ages 15-21 he toured nationally and internationally including Mexico, USA and Europe.

While living back in the United States again, Indio linked up with Cousin Quinn and Moses creating WOODDWELLAS, a Belizean hip-hop/dancehall group. They produced two albums in the U.S. with annual trips to Belize. Performances included opening for Beanieman, Vegas, Berres Hammond and XStatic. They also had their television debut on MTV on "The Cut" with the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez of TLC.

Ras Indio moved back to Belize and developed Indigenous Productions embarking himself on his solo career. His first solo release is entitled 'FREE UP MI NATION'. His skills and talents include singing, keyboards, songwriting and composing. He also operates a full-service recording studio, Indigenous Pro, for his own works as well as for other artists.

Popular in Belize, Ras Indio received the award in 2004 for "Best Belizean Reggae/Dancehall Artist" which was voted by the general public newspaper ballot. Belize uses his past hit single - Wild Wild West" as an anti-violence anthem. Ras Indio promotes the music he loves in many ways. With a clear deliverance, he spreads universal messages of truth, love and righteousness.
 
 
 

Discography

• 2005 Released 3rd Album, "Stay Positive"

• 2004 Released 2nd Album, "Push Up The Fire", Audio Release Canada Tour

• 2003 Released 1st E.P., "Free Up Mi Nation"

• 2002 Released Single, "Wild Wild West"

• 2002 Released Belizean Products Album with Brother David & David OBI

• 2002 Released "Freedom Tour Live"

• 1999 Released 2nd Album, WoodDwellas "Lion Den"

• 1997 Released Single, WoodDwellas "Midnight Run"

• 1997 Released First Single, WoodDwellas "Shadows in the Wind"
 
 
 

Reviews

Ras Indio, hailing from the tribe of OBI (the son of Bro. David Obi), Belizean Cungo Music extraordinaire, was truly a great addition to the second annual Caribbean/ Belizean Park Fest held this last September 11th in Los Angeles. Ras Indio hit the stage with a burst of energy, captivating the audience with his unique style and positive lyrics. At one point in his performance, he urged the crowd to join in on one of his catchy hooks, which they did...almost as if they new the song for many years. With a little more time, Ras Indio will definitely be a force to contend with in the Mega Business of the reggae industry.........Nuff Respect from the Seabreeze Family. --Pupa Curly
 

Dear Ras: Here is a little write up . . . something that I truly felt when I saw you perform. I was amazed! Anyway, feel free to use this if you wish. Take care.
 

"I wished I had filmed the scenes . . . every time Ras Indio performed (and he did numerous times in Washington, United States) he electrified the audience with positive vibes, energy, and his clear and vibrant voice. Without temerity, Ras Indio jumped on stage and opened for Culture and Inner Circle in Seattle, the town he just happened to be visiting. He was called onto the stage when the groups' opening bands did not show, and took over like a fire ball. The crowds loved him! Ras Indio is a true performer all the way." --Bana Devi
 
 
 

Performances

• 2005 Portland, Oregan, Montego Bay Club

• 2005 Seattle, Wa:, "Studio 7", Culture Yard Productions, Oct.1st, Opened for Winston Jarrett, Contact: Farhad Tyabiji - (206) 949-4103

• 2005 Sept. 26th & 19th, Opened for Inna Visions and Culture

• 2005 Los Angeles, Ca, "Reggae Boat Cruise" with Yami Bolo, Sept. 18th, Contact: DJ What (562)884-0262

• 2005 "Belizean Park Fest", Sept.11th, Contact: Pupa Curly (323)731-2927

• 2005 Belize, "Belize Civic Center", July 23rd, King Selassie I's tribute.

• 2005 July 17th, Opened for "The Prophet", Capletan -

• 2005 May 28th, Opened for Richie Spice & Chuck Fenda

• 2005 "Earth A Run Red" Concert, One Love Production, "Y-Not Island" Park, May 27th, African Liberation Day

• 2005 "Agriculture Park", May 1st, "Agriculture Music Splash", Ras Indio & Brimstone Family, "Y-Not Island" Park, Feb.5th, "Belizean Bob Marley Fest"

• 2004 Reggae by the Sea, BMB Pro. BTL Park, Belize

• 2004 2nd Annual Bob Marley Day Fest

• 2003 New Years, BTL Park, Belize

• 2003 Opened for father, Brother David at 1st Annual Punta Fest, Belize

• 2003 Cloud 9's birthday bash, Lissy's Night Club, Belize

• 2003 Norris Man Concert, MCC Grounds, Belize

• 2003 Love Fest, Tea Kettle Village, Belize

• 2003 Opened for Buju Banton and Ras Shiloh, Belize City Centre

• 2003 Launched CD release commercials on major radio and TV stations, Belize

• 2003 Launched video 'Belizean Girls' Melody Man featuring Ras Cat and Indio. The hottest video on local Belizean TV stations. Also launched 'Free Up Mi Nation' single that took Belizean charts by storm!

• 2003 Opened for Desperado, Red Rat and T.O.K., Belize Civic Centre

• 2003 3-day annual event at Belmopan, Agricultural Fair Grounds

• 2003 Occasional performances with Heights of Vibes Family and Fire Hart Band, Brighton Beach Nightclub, Belize

• 2003 Bob Marley Day Concert, Memorial Park, Belize

• 2003 Featured guest at 'Love Fest' (pre-election countrywide tour) Belize

• 2002 Performed with Quinn of the WoodDwellas opening for Berres Hammond, Belize Civic Centre

• 2003 Performed many Independence Day celebrations shows

• 2002-Present Performed with fellow Belizean artists on "Freedom Tour", Belize

• 2002 Marcus Garvey Tribute, Emerson Gill Productions, Memorial Park, Belize

• 2002 "Fire Fair" 2002 Jamaica Tour - Raw International Youth Uprising Organization, Belize

• 2001 "Jah Rock Entertainment", RGG 3D's Club, Belmopan, Belize

• 2001 "Big Millennium Bash", Naomi's Club, Belmopan, Belize

• 2001 One Love Concert (Hurricane Relief Charity), Glenn Tillett Productions, Marion Jones Stadium, Belize

• 2000 Performed with WoodDwellas opening for Beenie Man, Belize

• 1999 Performed with WoodDwellas opening for Vegas, Belize

• 1999 Performed with WoodDwellas opening for Xstatic, Novelo's Convention Centre, San Ignacio & Belize City Centre

• 1998 WoodDwellas Premiere Belizean Performance, Miss Belize-Universe Pageant, Belize City Centre

• 1998 Performed with WoodDwellas, Belize Caye-Fest, Hollywood Park & Casino, Los Angeles, California

• 1998 Opened for Bredda David and Tribal Vibes, Belizean-American Parkfest, New York City and Chicago, Illinois

• 1998 Keyboards and back vocals in Tribal Vibes, Belizean-American Parkfest, New York City and Chicago

• 1998 Performed with WoodDwellas, "Billboard Live", Hollywood, California

• 1997 Performed with WoodDwellas, Dominguez-Hills, Los Angeles, California

• 1997 Performed with WoodDwellas opening for Ice Cube, Mag 10, and Goodie Mob at UCLA, Los Angeles, California

• 1997 Opened for Bredda David and the Tribal Vibes while on European Tour at 15th Antilliannse Feesten Hoogstraten Caribbean Fest for an audience of over 30,000, Belgium, Rozendahl, and Brussels

• 1997 Performed with WoodDwellas on MTV, "The Cut", Los Angeles, California

• 1996 Performed with Tribal Vibes opening for Lucky Dube, Steel Pulse, Third World, Ziggy Marley, and George Clinton and the P. Funk All-Stars, Angelfire, New Mexico

• 1996 Performed with Tribal Vibes, "Rocking The Rio", The Rio Club, Moab, Utah

• 1988 At age 12, David "Indio" Obi performed the song "Cocaine", Belmopan Fashion Show, Belmopan Convention Hotel, Belize
 
 
 

Media Press / Coverage

Sonic Bid Electronic Press Kit: [ Ras Indio, Belize Times 10/05 (PDF) ]

[ Ras Indio, Belize Times 10/05 (PDF) ]
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[ Ras Indio, The Reporter 10/05 (PDF) ]
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[ Ras Indio, The Reporter 6/05 (PDF) ]
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• 2004 Nominated on Belize's 1st Red Carpet Award show, as Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist

• 2004 Special review in 3 newspapers about Shambhala Festival which evolves into Canadian tour

• 2004 Interviewed by all TV stations in Belize about performance at Shambhala Festival and successful Canadian tour

• 2004 Interviewed on all TV stations about new CD release

• 2003 Released 1st ever CD release commercial aired on Belizean TV

• 2003-Present Special features in Belizean newspapers, Amandala and The Belize Times Promoting CD releases and shows

• 2002 Featured on Belizean TV for "Wild, Wild West" single

• 2002 Bredda David and the Tribal Vibes featured in The Belize Times for "King Kungo Plus Latin & Jazz"

• 2002 Featured in Beli-Zine Vol1-Iss1, "Indio on the Rise, Mother Nature’s best kept secret"

• 2002 Special news promotions featuring hit jingle "Jack" on local radio stations, Belize

• 1997-2000 Featured on Belizean TV, WoodDwellas current Belizean performances

• 2001 Featured hit single "Driftin' Muzik", Youth Movement with 8 single songs
 
 
 

Radio Airplay

• 2005 99.2 Radio Mega in France, Prince Thierry at the controls [ www.dancehallstyle.net ] Mon, Tues and Sun, Wannadoo, France

• 2005 Kong Radio FM, Kapaau, Hawaii, DJ Irie Al, 10-1am Sat

• 2005 Internet Radio: [ www.creationsteppin.com ], Jr Marvin, XM Satellite Radio, [ www.reggaemusic.com ], [ www.ireggae.com ], and all US reggae stations in 2005-2006

• 2004 Interviewed by all Belizean radio stations about performance at Shambhala Festival which evolved into Canadian tour and upcoming music

• 2004 Interviewed on multiple radio stations in Vancouver, Canada to promote tour and CD (8/21/04 102.7 CFRO FM, 8/22/04 101.9 CITR FM, 8/23/04 96.1 FM)

• 2004-Present Major radio airplay for songs on top ten lists along with multiple interviews (Protect and Serve #1 for August on Krem Radio, a duet with Bobbo Youth and Can't tek the Fire #3 song of September)