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Prince Malachi biography

Jun 1, 2012, 3:05 PM

Born Mark Wynter in London and surrounded by musical talent, he learned how to play drums at the age of 7. 

By the age of 11 he was performing live with his father Winston Wynter, an accomplished R&B, Jazz and Latin guitarist from Jamaica who has played alongside Rico Rodriguez, Fela Kuti and many more.

Prince Malachi has performed with many artistes worldwide including Beres Hammond, Shabba Ranks, Naughty by Nature, Frankie Paul, Femi Kuti, Marcia Griffiths, Mark Morrisson, Little Roy, Lauryn Hill, Mr Vegas, Luciano, Josey Wales, Horace Andy and Sizzla to name but a few.

As an accomplished musician and producer, Prince Malachi’s credits include Fred Locks, Luciano, Willie Williams, Michael Prophet, Sizzla, Morgan Heritage, Anthony B, Lutan Fyah, Capleton, Jah Mali, Jah Mason and many more.

Toured extensively with Sizzla Kalonji as part of Xterminator Records, under the guidance of Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell, Malachi relocated to JA in the late 90s, where he worked as an artiste, musician and engineer for Xterminator and also Beres Hammond’s ‘Harmony House’ label.

Malachi’s self-produced album ‘JAH LIGHT’ was released in February1999 on RAS RECORDS.

He is currently now on his 5th studio album, building a steady following worldwide and cementing his reputation as reggae’s new roots messenger.