Reggae Sensation Warrior King w/Gyptian at SOhO! 11/11/2009 SOhO Restaurant & Music Club 1221 State St (upstairs) (805) 962-7776 www.sohosb.com Warrior King with Gyptian Wednesday, November 11th, 9:00pm $20/$17 in advance, 21 and over Warrior King When he first started out Warrior King chatted in a hardcore deejay style. A switch to the more holistic "singjay" sound came gradually. "It’s a natural thing what just grow inside of me,” he says. Even his name is an extension of his evolution. "I changed my name from Junior King to Warrior King because it had more of spiritual feel to it. Fighting against oppression, fighting against wrong. I’m jah warrior, yuh know, fighting a warrior rootical love." In 2001, his single "Virtuous Women" graced the airwaves internationally and become number one throughout many countries. His debut album Virtuous Women was released shortly after which also featured a handful of top charting singles ("Breadth of Fresh Air", "Power to Chant"). Gyptian In 2005, the previously unknown singer rose to international acclaim when his debut single Serious Times hit the top of the local and overseas reggae charts, and defeated even Junior Gongs Top Ten Billboard hit “Welcome to Jamrock”, to be declared Jamaica’s Most Important Song of 2005. Nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards, the twenty-three year old velvet-voiced singer has been dominating the charts with a slew of hit singles including “Is There a Place”, “Beautiful Lady”, and the chart-topping ballad “Mama, Dont Cry”. Presale tickets available at www.clubmercy.com Dinner reservations ensure priority seating. Call for reservations (805) 962-7776