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Originally from Jamaica, Nigel Douglas, known to many as Niggi Tallawah, spent his younger days growing up in Coben Gardens performing to family and friends from the age of 10. “I got my stage name Niggi Tallawah when I was a kid; Tallawah means strong willed and determined – Which ...
Da Fuchaman! Born Zemroy Thomas (Recording Artist) is a reggae singer/MC and song writer born and raised in St Ann Jamaican and is now living in the UK where he has build up a strong reputation for himself on the reggae music scene.
Jah Garvey was born Roger Brady on the 26th of January 1979 in the Parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica. His parents, Monica Angel and Gauntlett Brady are both originally from the Parish of St Ann, Jamaica. At the early age of four, Jah Garvey, whilst living with his grandmother and ...
Blair grew up in rural Clark’s Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny in Jamaica.[2] His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventistand his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favourite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, ...
Small was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and grew up in the city’s Trenchtown district.[1] His house was a few minutes walk from Coxsone Dodd‘s influential record studio Studio One. His neighbours were Jacob Miller and Ranking Joe. Ranking Joe took Freddy under his wing and taught him the basics skills ...
Growing up in a musical household in Jamaica, I was exposed to various styles of music from a young age. I would hear my mother sing in a choir at church or be in the surroundings of my father and friends with their sound system “Universe” from Portland, and then ...
Reggae / Dancehall Ghanaian artist. ‘BLAQ SYRUP aka DANCEHALL ABWOY’ with his trademark *EVERYTHING BLESS, is a great talent and up and coming artist from Ghana. Check out is banger called Ghetto Paradise, a Yam & Banana Production!
Norris B is a reggae roots / lovers rock artist with a very personal and warm vocal tone and a classic melodic style. He sounds a bit like Dennis Brown, Luciano and Beres Hammond. Check him out!
Very talented and hard working jamaican artists, blending reggae with dancehall.
YCG is a gambian singer, born in Jarray Barrow Kunda, grown in Basse Manneh Kunda, actually living in Bristol UK. He has got a soulfull african style and melodies, mixed with reggae and dancehall. He sings in mandinka and english.
Joel Douglas aka Splitz P, a young talent outta Bristol, now is based in London pushing his music career to another level, has an amazing ear for intrincate melodies and souly vibes, with a strong background in reggae and hip hop. His is an act not to be missed.
Sheldon Senior is an extraordinary singer/songwriter who has created a number of deeply meaningful and thought-provoking songs that have truly captured the essence of a thriving artist capable of achieving world-wide acclaim.
This is the result of sheer focus, determination, confidence and drive mixed with consciousness, hard work, perseverance and a few good people “ Rastaman in control “. Sun-i Tafari, New school roots reggae sensation, equipped with lyrics and a unique soulful style of his own is one of the most ...
In his own words: “I’m a producer of various types of electronic music ranging from Drum..n..bass, Hip hop, Ragga, Grimey stuff, Breakbeat, Dubstep and OutThereCrazyShit. Been doing it for years… Started making music using Octemed back in 92 on my trusty Amiga 500. Must of been one of the first ...
Yam & Banana Studio sits in the heart of Bristol’s inner city, a creative hub where artists come to lay down tracks, mix, and master their sound. Whether you’re stepping into the booth or sending over multi-track files for mixing and mastering, this is where raw talent meets polished production.
Behind the controls is Uri Green, a seasoned engineer and producer with 15 years in the game. Holding a Master’s in Music Production and Sound Engineering from dBs Institute Bristol, Uri has fine-tuned a signature sound and workflow that artists from Bristol and beyond trust. The vibe? Focused, fast, and creative—no stress, just music.
The studio also offers custom beat-making and production services, crafted to fit each artist’s unique style. To book a session or inquire about mixing and production, use the Contact Form.
Beyond engineering, Uri is the driving force behind Yam & Banana Records, collaborating with a wide spectrum of artists to push fresh sounds into the scene.
Yam & Banana is the fresh Bristol-based production and DJ duo Danny Omz and Uri Green. Their sound embraces the many facets of the contemporary UK music scene while maintaining a strong connection to its Jamaican cultural heritage. Reggae, Bashment, and Dub fuse masterfully with Jungle, Drum & Bass, Trap, and Bassline, creating their unique style. Some call it Grime Hall, some call it Bashstep, but they just call it Hard Food.
It all began back in late 2006. Danny Omz had recently moved from London (“the Big Smoke”) to Bristol, the vibrant capital of the South West. One night, he decided to go out for a pint and ended up at the Kebele Social Centre, where an open mic session was happening. He heard this dude singing in Spanish and, after the performance, went:
“Yo! That was wicked. I got a setup at home—wanna come round and record some tunes?”
And Uri said:
“Yeah man, let’s go!”
Back at the yard, Omz started playing a live Drum & Bass set, and Uri went:
“Ostia! That’s sick, man!”
From that night on, a close friendship was forged.
After a year of making music together, Uri returned to Barcelona, his homeland—Omz was gutted! There, Uri and some friends formed a reggae band called Universal Rockers, performing across Spain as the lead vocalist. Meanwhile, Danny Omz was making moves as the producer and founding member of Bristol Hip-Hop crew Upperkutt UK, while also performing live Drum & Bass sets around the UK. The two never lost touch—Omz even flew to Mollet del Vallès, Uri’s hometown, to perform a live Drum & Bass set in 2008, just as Uri was getting into music production.
In 2012, Uri moved back to Bristol, where he started another band, Uri Green & The Seeds, alongside Jimi ‘Contacts’ Can, Stephen Russell, and Theo Grimshaw. Around this time, Stephen introduced Uri to reggae artists Jah Garvey and Norris B, who were setting up a studio called Dadaras in St Pauls. Uri got involved as the in-house engineer/producer and knew exactly who could take the project to the next level: Danny “Uncle” Omz. And so, Yam & Banana was born.
The name represents some of the most nourishing ingredients in the Caribbean diet, also known as “hard food”—a fitting reflection of their heavy, authentic sound. Since then, they’ve worked with artists from Bristol to Kingston, from Banjul to Barcelona, collaborating with Anthony B, Lutan Fyah, Daddy Freddy, Da Fuchaman, Jah Garvey, Norris B, Roe Delgado, Perfect Giddimani, Blackout JA, Mad Sam, Niggi Tallawah, Splitz P, and many more.
Today, Uri Green runs his own studio, while Danny Omz takes a break from the project. Uri continues to cook up that Hard Food, collaborating with incredible artists and musicians, and releasing music primarily through Yam & Banana Records—though some of his work has also been released on Raider Records and University of Tropical Sound.
On this website, you’ll find both sides of the Yam & Banana sound—the reggae roots and the UK urban energy. Stay tuned for more musical nourishment for your ears and soul!
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