George Dekker - Right To Be Here (2024)

CANIC AGARD, aka George Dekker was born in Jamaica in 1946. There are few Jamaican Artists with such an impressive career as George Dekker. He is not Desmond Dekker's brother, Dekker is only a stage name His career gained momentum in the late 60s when he joined the vocal group The Pioneers. The Pioneers scored hit after hit internationally and they were one of the first Jamaican acts with hit singles in Europe. Next to his work with The Pioneers , George also released successful solo material including Foey Man, Nosey Parker, Time Hard and Try Love. Throughout his career George Dekker has worked with producers Leslie Kong, Bunny Lee, Byron Lee, Joe Gibbs, Sydney Crooks and others. Within the Pioneers undoubtedly George is one the most gifted song writers in the group and continues to tour together with the other active member, Jackie Robinson and are very much in request, in UK, Mainland Europe and South American , especially Brazil. For his brand new studio solo album Right To Be Here George Dekker has teamed up with renowned producers Mafia and Fluxi. The Heywood Brothers Leroy (Mafia) & Dave (Fluxy) have been producing, remixing and touring for over 35 years now and have worked with a very impressive list of artists over the years ranging from touring with James Brown, Maxi Priest to doing remixes for Janet Jackson, Sting, Gypsy Kings and more. Mafia and Fluxy continue to work on productions and remain a sought after backing band and producers for artists on the international circuit.

Tracklist:
1.01 - George Dekker - Wicked Affi Run (3:43)
1.02 - George Dekker - RIght To Be Here (5:02)
1.03 - George Dekker - Weary (3:49)
1.04 - George Dekker - Babylon Kingdom (3:52)
1.05 - George Dekker - Morant Bay Rebellion (3:11)
1.06 - George Dekker - Let Me Love You Tonight (2:47)
1.07 - George Dekker - Reggae Do Brazil (3:32)
1.08 - George Dekker - Kwako (3:23)
1.09 - George Dekker - Baby Tonight (3:29)
1.10 - George Dekker - Run (3:42)
1.11 - George Dekker - Just Want To Love You (3:25)
1.12 - George Dekker - In America (3:11)