Arif Cooper is a musician, music producer, international DJ, CEO of Fresh Ear Productions/AMC Music Ltd., event promoter and a radio broadcaster for the RJR Communications Group.
Biography
Arif grew up around music from birth. His father, Michael Ibo Cooper from Third World, introduced him to the music industry from a young age, putting him through Piano lessons, exposure to a large record collection as well as allowing him access to watch greats such as Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen and Sting in various studio and show settings. When Arif was old enough, Ibo brought Arif on tour to work with Third World as a roadcrew member. In 1991, based on his past exposure to the Jamaican sound system culture, Arif began DJing everything from house parties and local dances to nightclubs, and not long after, international festivals, to most major international dancehall events of the past 2 decades. He was a founding member of Syndicate Disco in 1992-1997 and after leaving went on to establish himself internationally, DJing all over the world at clubs, parties and shows in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta and Japan. He has held residencies at Club Mirage, Jamaica and Club Soul, Atlanta and also toured with artists such as Sean Paul, Voice Mail, and Alaine to name a few. Fresh Ear Productions was founded in 1997, after lending his musical talents to the development of 2 Hard Records, he re-entered the world of production after deciding to establish a more melodic and smoother sound to Reggae/Dancehall as well as to grow a brand and establish himself as a force in the music industry. Additionally, in 1998 he joined FAME FM in the capacity of broadcaster/radio disc jockey where he still holds this position. Arif is also the major force between the street event ‘Fresh Fridays’ circa 2010-2014. He has played key roles in the development and careers of Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul, Tami Chynn, Jah Cure, Alaine, Elephant Man, Baby Cham, Demarco, Aidonia, Konshens, Wayne Marshall, Christopher Martin and Charly Black. He has created hit singles in a wide variety of genres: from Sean Paul's "Hold My Hand", Tami Chynn's "Over and Over", Demarco's "True Friend" to rhythms as widely successful as Guardian Angel, Relationships, Worldwide, and New Money.
Discography
Celebration: Phantom Move Full Draw R.A.W Guardian Angel Up & Live Revolution Relationships Perfect 10 Sexy Girl National Pride Eva Ready Win Big Bang Communication Good Tymez New Money Worldwide Success & Strive Give Praises Singles: Step Out - Busy Signal My World - Kris Kelly Danger Zone - Lord Kossity Limited - Muneihiro Imperial Blaze - Sean Paul JMT - Vybz Kartel Forever - Vybz Kartel Unknown Language - T.O.K One World - T.O.K Gideon Boot - Richie Spice Wifey - Alkaline Hype - Alkaline Beautiful Sister - Alaine, Tami Chynn, Tessane Chin, Queen Ifrica True Friend - Demarco Nuh Guh Change - Demarco Build A Vibes - Demarco Meant To Be - I Octane This Life - Konshens Give Thanks For Life - Mr. Vegas Hot Rice Dance - Mr. Vegas Emporror Salassi - Rude Bwoy Face Love Meter Buck - Tony Matterhorn F**k Meter Buck - Tony Matterhorn Credit Alone Done - Vybz Kartel Party Mi Say - Vybz Kartel In Love With You - Vybz Kartel
