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OSUJAH RECORDS COMPANY PROFILE O sujah Records was started in 2010 by dub poet and song writer Donna Burnett. Inspired by the lack of equal opportunity for women in the music industry, Donna, who is also a recording artist under the Osujah umbrella, opened her fist studio at her home in Beverly, St. Ann, Jamaica, but later moved it to Main St, Priory, St. Ann. The concept for Osujah was developed in April 2012 when research, discussions and preparations were made to obtain equipment to build the recording studio. The structure concept and framework were supported and facilitated by both Donna and the first engineer, Markel ‘Papa-Linkie’ Cole. Osujah Records purpose is to cultivate, harvest and share available talents for the universal edification and elevation of all people, and their collective vision is cultural and spiritual enlightenment, enrichment, and upliftment through the audiovisual arts. Lady Donna is Osujah’s first recording artist, with her mission to deliver important and vital messages through music. Together Lady Donna and Markel Cole have spent countless hours creating beats, working on melodies and receiving songs. To date, Osujah has worked with and represented several artists. They have done work with Bettadayze who has now moved on to other opportunities. Their current artist roster includes: Anaicon, Buss Weh, Ikonji, Ras Pree Dem, I Nanny and the CEO. Lady Donna. The label has collaborated with other artists as well; namely: Alpancho, Utan Green, Jah Torch and La Bertram. Osujah is committed to using the music in a positive way to build on every level. As a person from a military background, Lady Donna values discipline determination and focus on her mission and fosters these principles in all her artists and team members. Osujah Records goal is to make a positive difference by partnering with schools, churches, health institutions and local communities to raise funds for necessities, increase awareness and encourage community participation and involvement in various programs and activities geared toward self-improvement. MALLY BLESS NEW SINGLE “ORIGINAL” Now Available on CD Baby, iTunes and all online digial outlets GET YOUR COPY NOW