Steve Papa Edwards

Steve Edwards Biog Spring 2018 As a singer, songwriter, producer and natural live performer, Steve Edwards has carved a vibrant musical niche, blazing some carnival-bright colours through a music scene that too often settles for blandness. Dusty Springfield once praised the charms of a fictional son of a preacher man, Steve however is the genuine article. Born in England to Jamaican parents, his impeccable Caribbean credentials include blood kinship to the late, great Peter Tosh. His upbringing however was also shaped by the South Yorkshire city of Sheffield, a half-wild burgh on seven hills characterised by tough individualism, a gobby kind of wit and fecund creativity. As a songwriter, Steve studied a broad range of influences from giants like Bacharach, Lennon/McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Bobby Womack, to Brit essentials like Elvis Costello & The The via the street energy of Two Tone, Hip Hop & House Music. Like fiery jerk chicken served with a side of crispy Yorkshire pudding, Steve represents a fertile blend of British and Jamaican culture. As a writer & collaborator, Steve has shared his capable chops with the likes of Basement Jaxx, Bob Sinclar, Cassius, Richard Hawley, Axwell, Sly and Robbie, The Shapeshifters, Moloko , L’Tric & Reverend & the Makers. Steve is now one also one third of new UK psychedelic soul / funk act Universal Tree who are on a mission to make a generation feel like dancing again whilst thinking on their feet. So bend an ear to a man of two islands, who cares more for the beat of your heart, rather than any hollow blah or bling, he'll make you smile, he'll make you think, He’ll make you dance, he’ll make you sing, Welcome to Steve Edwardsʼ world and come on in. This is the facebook page for Steve's music.