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HAADRIVE Ready For Mainstream Success

TIAN “HAADRIVE” HARRIS is a Dancehall/Reggae/Uplifting Music singer from Jamaica who has the skills and talent to be the “Shooting Star” who makes it to the top of the music world. HAADRIVE has a unique signature Hard-Driving vocal style, musical ability, and talent for writing lyrics that are certain to propel him to stardom in the music business.

HAADRIVE was born in Clarendon. He developed an early interest in music while attending Hayes Primary and Junior High and as a child and youth; he never missed an opportunity to share his musical talent at school concerts and community events. HAADRIVE later moved to Kingston, where he attended Holy Trinity High School and as a young man he continued to showcase his vocal skill at school concerts and local events.

HAADRIVE continued to develop as an entertainer after leaving high school. He became friends with UT RAS (An Reggae artist) who would “hook him up” with promoters. This helped HAADRIVE get performance exposure at shows that were staged by these promoters.

HAADRIVE has made songs on popular riddims and also on original tracks while at various studios in Kingston. He soon recorded at UIM Records with Grammy award-winning billboard producer ANJU BLAXXX. Songs such as “Tic Toc” on the ‘Like Me’ Riddim which was released in 2008 propelled HAADRIVE.

His music picked up momentum with more radio airplay with the hit “Body Good” on the ‘Fitz Riddim’. “Back It Up” on the Sanction Riddim which was released by UIM in 2010 gained a whole lot more attention. HAADRIVE displayed his vocal prowess on UIM Studio’s “Black Skin” which was recorded with international recording stars: GYPTIAN and BLACK DIAMOND.

In 2012, HAADRIVE recorded “Honest Bread” with Magician Records on the ‘Off balance riddim” which gave him further recognition. HAADRIVE recorded many popular dancehall tracks as well while at TuffChin Records, including “Gallis” ft Third World Don (formerly Mike Beatz), 4X4, Lazee, “Lose Control” ft Sherylee “Little N Cute”, “D System”, “Addi Innocent”. HAADRIVE went on to record many tracks at Izrael Records in 2015. These included the inspiring and uplifting hit “Hamma Dem” on the “Ark of the Covenant Riddim. 2015 saw HAADRIVE stepping out for live performances at clubs such as “Triple Century” in Kingston.

HAADRIVE has also teamed up with  DJs and hit street parties and clubs from Kingston to other parishes in Jamaica. The dance floor in clubs and at parties welcomed  HAADRIVES songs such as “POW!” on the “Fire Belly Riddim”.  HAADRIVE’S unforgettable Hard-Driving Dancehall style and vocals are showcased on the song “Stress-Free” which was released on the “SC21 Production” record label in 2016.

In 2018, Haadrive made contacts and signed to Pretty Capone Promotions headed by producer Pretty Capone in 2019. Under his management, Haadrive was not only given the opportunity for international radio interviews but also international radio airplay.

Under this new management, he released songs like PCP Lock Di City, Man Great, Look Into Your Eyes, Rich A Morning And “Rain” Ft Commander Messiah that has been getting good rotation on radio stations mainly overseas, and in the social media realm.

“PCP Lock Di City is about taking over the music industry and being on top of our game and staying protected at all times and protecting ourselves everywhere we go,”.

Presently, Haadrive and his management team are working on his album set for release this year.

He advised aspiring artiste that “you can be anything that you want to be in life as long as you put you mind to it. It’s never easy but just trust in yourself and you will have the victory in the end”.

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