Rascalimu

Who is Rascalimu Born Carlos Alidu Mumuni in Tamale, the northern part of Ghana. Rascalimu started studying music when he was 8 years old. He often gathered his younger brothers to play with instruments that they created. He also loved to sing at this age and easily picked up songs played on the radio. His initial attempts to join bands failed because no one shared his musical vision. Rascalimu decided to continue his educational program at kanton secondary school In the northern part of Ghana where he studied English, Literature, World History, French Agriculture, Bible studies and more. Rascalimu graduated from Tumu secondary school in June,1984. Scholarship opportunities took him to North Africa and Europe. He met With some local musician iin these places who commented and spoke about the music in him.And with the passion still inside of him to sing, he left no stone unturned to make music his career, However, there was yet another obstacle to face, the limitation of funds to sponsor his dreams. When his academic program in Europe and north Africa ended, he went back to Ghana his motherland. In the diverse community in which he was brought up, Music was not seen as a career instead it seen as a career of smokers and drunks. In 1987 he made several trips from west to North Africa through Malaysia and finally to Taipei(Taiwan) in 1989 where he then settled and worked for two years. While in Taipei, he was introduced to an Australian reggae group that was playing in a club called Absolute. They embraced him immediately and he became a member of the band where he served as a lead vocalist and percussionist. The band left for Thailand after their six months contract ended but Rascalimu remained in Taipei to earn some money and to gain more musical experience doing live performances. After two years Rascalimu decided to return to Ghana. On his journey back to Ghana, Rascalimu stopped over in Thailand and it was there he made acquaintances with yet another reggae group (T' Bone). T-bone was the only reggae band in Thailand at that time and was signed to Mousa(Thai version of warner brothers). He played with this band throughout Bangkok and on the Island of Kho Samui. He later moved to Pattaya where he lived and played in clubs throughout the area. After years of writing and seeking opportunity to record, RASCALIMU finally got that chance in the US in 1996 when an introduction to a producer and singer Judah Eskender Tafari led to the recording of 9 demo songs. His first CD "REGGAE REVOLUTION" was released in the US in the fall of 2002.Ever since he has performed in famous clubs like the SOB'S The LIONS DEN and LA PLANTATION. All in New York City. The CD was record at Sample Kings studio, remixed at living room studio in Brooklyn and was engineered by Sidney Mills(Steel Pulse) and mastered at Mark Dann recordings Rascalimu is currently on the finishing touches of his new album with yet again Sidney Mills,Abou diarrassouba a drummer and producer from the ivory coast and many other great musicians. A new video single is already on you tube.You can't afford to miss it,so go watch it. Rascalimu always send thanks and praises to the almighty GOD for guiding him through fulfilling this dream. He also thank the almighty God for the many other blessing He bestowed upon him. His musical inspirations are synonymous with superstardom and legendry Bob Marley, Peter, Tosh Burning Spear, The Mighty Diamonds, Alfa Blonde, Lucky Dube (May his soul rest in peace) Ishmael Isaacs Rocky Dawuni and I Jah man.May the good Lord bless the work of our hands and lead us in the righteous way now and forever. (RASCALIMU)