About this project
In a shack perched on a hilltop over an airfield in Oracabessa, Jamaica – named Ian Fleming International Airport in honor of the James Bond creator who lived in nearby Goldeneye – Andrew Chin, a.k.a. Brushy One String, awaits his chance to fly abroad to share his music with the world. Established in Jamaica where he is revered by both young and old, financial success and professional management have eluded Brushy. With a soulful voice and infectious guitar melodies, Brushy “soothes souls and rough hearts” as he continues to perform in Jamaica without a record of his own to sell.
Director/Producer Luciano Blotta, creator of the award-winning documentary RiseUp, has been exploring the underground music scene in Jamaica for over eight years. His chronicles have had audiences around the world dancing, laughing, and crying in their seats. One of the most popular and endearing personalities discovered during Blotta’s journeys is Brushy One String, the talented and charismatic artist who has fascinated audiences since he was a child with only one guitar string.
Brushy is the son of famous Jamaican artist, the late great Freddie McKay, who unfortunately died at a young age in the 80’s leaving a music legacy but no financial stability for his young family. Orphaned and without proper education, Brushy managed to teach himself how to read as an adult while visiting family in England. Since that time he has gathered the courage to write and perform his original songs and even reached the final rounds of Rising Star, Jamaica’s version of the X Factor. A festival-honored short documentary, The King of One String, was produced for the purpose of sharing Brushy’s unique story as well as rare live recordings of his bluesy, folksy and rhythmic tunes.
Due to the overwhelming amount of enthusiasm and encouragement from fans, we are now seeking to fund a full-length studio album for Brushy and to 'Kickstart' his career. As an independent label devoted to promoting undiscovered talent, RiseUp Entertainment LLC is incredibly excited to announce this project and we hope to see it come to fruition with the help of both ours and Brushy’s devoted fans. With your support, we can bring Brushy to the U.S. for the opportunity of a lifetime.
For more information about RiseUp and Brushy One String, you can:
- Visit the Official Website
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Go to Brushy’s Facebook fan page
- Like our Facebook page
- Subscribe to our YouTube account
Help Brushy rise up!
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Money raised for this project will go toward a recording fee for Brushy, transportation (including applicable Visa), housing, and recording costs, as well as distribution, marketing and a launch/concert party.
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on July 18, 2011.
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Receive an email with a personal thank-you jingle from Brushy himself.
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Receive a thank-you from Brushy and a copy of the "King of One String" DVD, featuring the documentary about Brushy One String as well as a collection of short films and music videos from Jamaica's music underground!
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Receive a digital or physical copy of the album when it comes out, and all of the above!
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Receive the First Edition RiseUp DVD plus all of the above. This DVD includes the original award-winning theatrical version of the film!
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Receive a RiseUp t-shirt of your choice plus a First Edition DVD of RiseUp autographed by director Luciano Blotta!
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You will receive credit on the album under 'special thanks' and $50 credit in our online store, as well as all of the above!
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You will receive all of the above plus $100 credit in our online store. With this, you can choose from shirts, hats, stickers, the RiseUp soundtrack, and more! Give something to a friend!
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In addition to all of the above, you will be credited for producing one song on the album ("Song Produced By") and have a personal Skype conversation with Brushy while he is in the states!
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In addition to all of the above, you will receive credit on the album as Executive Producer, and a song specially recorded for you and dedicated by Brushy himself!
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RiseUp Entertainment is the creator of the award-winning documentary RiseUp, a film exploring the underground music scene in Jamaica, which has had audiences around the world dancing, laughing, and crying in their seats since its release in 2009.
