2. BIOGRAPHY
From the outset it was clear that music would be an integral part of his life. Born
Mark Wynter, his father Winston Wynter is an accomplished mento and jazz
musician. Immersed in music from birth, and now an innovative and influential
artist, musician, producer and songwriter, his songs are distinguished by their
message of solidarity and social awareness.
His first steps into music were as a drummer. Encouraged in church, by his father,
and also his godfather, he learnt to play big band jazz and rock before becoming
interested in reggae music and rastafarian culture. He performed for many years as
a reggae drummer, supporting and backing a host of renowned artists before he
emerged as a DJ on sound systems. His many years on the sound system circuit saw
him work alongside reggae dancehalls finest artistes from both sides of the Atlantic.
It was at this time that he first discovered music programming and studio
engineering, producing his first recordings. His highly acclaimed self-produced debut
album ‘Jah Light’ was followed by his ground breaking work for Philip Fatis Burrell of
Xterminator Records.
After relocating to Jamaica he began to be mentored by Fatis, Dean Fraser and Beres
Hammond, and was pivotal in many of Xterminator’s finest productions of this era.
If not recording, he could be found at the mixing console, either engineering or
creating new music for the then premier reggae production house. Influenced and
guided by Jamaica’s finest including Sly Dunbar, Solgie Hamilton, Chris Meridith,
Stephen Stanley and the Firehouse Crew, he quickly became recognised as an
accomplished artist/engineer/producer with an ear for detail.
His production credits include Sizzla’s top ten Billboard Chart album Bobo Ashanti,
Words of Truth and various other XTM productions. Highlights include extensive
touring with Sizzla, working alongside Beres Hammond, Lauren Hill, Earl Chinna
Smith, Morgan Heritage, Naughty by Nature and many others.
Over the years, he has worked and collaborated with many record companies
including Virgin Records, Sony Records, Avex , All Around the World and many
others. Now also a proficient studio and live engineer, some of his recent credits
include the BBC’s Jools Holland show, Reading Festival and Leeds Festival. Having
recently completed his own studio, he is now concentrating on releasing self-
produced material. Widely recognised for his intense, emotive and deft song writing,
his powerful and emotional live performances are legendary. With productions skills
influenced by his eclectic musical background, Prince Malachi is preparing to share
his innovative artistic work with the world.