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"Barbara's musical career started at the tender age of 17 when she appeared on stage singing backing vocals with the popular UK singer Vivian Jones.
Her first track, released under the pseudonym NyaNatty, was entitled 'One Love Style'. She wrote the song while travelling on the train to a recording session for the group Black Slate which they recorded and released on the S&G Records label.
Barbara went on to work with UB40, recording several tracks for their DEP International record label. 'Suffering' featured on the B-side of the band's UK top 10 hit 'Please Don't Make Me Cry'. She was offered a 5-year recording contract with DEP International but declined after being invited to join the all-female band Akabu, first as a drummer, then as guitarist/backing vocalist. As an integral part of Akabu, she toured continuously all over the world, performing at the world famous Reggae Sunsplash festival, and at prestigious venues such as Madison Square Gardens and the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York.
After several years as a member of Akabu, Barbara decided it was time to pursue a solo career and she released several singles, as well as her debut album 'No Apologies' on the Ruff Cutt label. She became a regular feature of the critically acclaimed Ruff Cutt Band, becoming one of the most highly rated backing vocalists in the reggae business. Barbara has regularly worked with a long list of the most prestigious reggae acts both live and in the studio, including artists such as Marcia Griffiths, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Beres Hammond, Alton Ellis, John Holt, Luciano, Sanchez, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson, Cornell Campbell, Al Campbell and Michael Rose, to name just a few.
As well as being a talented vocalist, Barbara is also an accomplished musician, composer, producer and music programmer. She produced and programmed a number of the rhythm tracks for songs on her debut album and has programmed and produced all the rhythm tracks for her latest album, Empress Lioness, which was released on March 25th, 2013."
From her official web page
Her first track, released under the pseudonym NyaNatty, was entitled 'One Love Style'. She wrote the song while travelling on the train to a recording session for the group Black Slate which they recorded and released on the S&G Records label.
Barbara went on to work with UB40, recording several tracks for their DEP International record label. 'Suffering' featured on the B-side of the band's UK top 10 hit 'Please Don't Make Me Cry'. She was offered a 5-year recording contract with DEP International but declined after being invited to join the all-female band Akabu, first as a drummer, then as guitarist/backing vocalist. As an integral part of Akabu, she toured continuously all over the world, performing at the world famous Reggae Sunsplash festival, and at prestigious venues such as Madison Square Gardens and the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York.
After several years as a member of Akabu, Barbara decided it was time to pursue a solo career and she released several singles, as well as her debut album 'No Apologies' on the Ruff Cutt label. She became a regular feature of the critically acclaimed Ruff Cutt Band, becoming one of the most highly rated backing vocalists in the reggae business. Barbara has regularly worked with a long list of the most prestigious reggae acts both live and in the studio, including artists such as Marcia Griffiths, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Beres Hammond, Alton Ellis, John Holt, Luciano, Sanchez, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson, Cornell Campbell, Al Campbell and Michael Rose, to name just a few.
As well as being a talented vocalist, Barbara is also an accomplished musician, composer, producer and music programmer. She produced and programmed a number of the rhythm tracks for songs on her debut album and has programmed and produced all the rhythm tracks for her latest album, Empress Lioness, which was released on March 25th, 2013."
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32 releasesNatural Living
Barbara Naps* · 2025
We Are Warriors
Barbara Nap · 2022
Children Of The Most High , Mr Big Banker
Barbara Naps* · 2014
Empress Lioness
Barbara Naps* · 2013
Angels / We Never Come To Stay
Barbara Napp* / Christine Miller · 2001
Mister Wanna Be / Babel City Dub
Barbara Naps* / Matics* & Winston Rose · 2001
No Apologies
Barbara Naps* · 1999
Sorry
Barbara Nap · 1998
Slow Wine
Barbara Naps* · 1997
Hurting Inside
Barbara Naps* · 1995
When Your In Love
Barbara Naps* · 1994
Help Me Lord / War / Heathen / Who The Cap Fit
Barbara Nap / Trevor Dixon / Governor Tiggy
Jah Mercy Endureth / More Love
Luciano (2) / Barbara Naps*
Live In Harmony / Love Guarantee
Barbara Naps* / Trevor Dixon
1st Class / So Nice / Bobby Wrong
Barbara Naps* / Richie Dan / Starky Banton*
Selassie I / Africa Calling
Max Romeo / Barbara Naps*
Private Lesson (Special Edition)
Gregory Isaacs · 2009
Vineyard Party
Super Cat · 2002
Sankofa - Roots Hi-Tek In Dub
Roots Hi-Tek* · 2002
Can't Stop Loving You
Donna Marie · 2000
Be Strong
Frankie Paul · 1998
Powers Youth
Starky Banton* Meets The Dub Organiser · 1997
Gregory In Dub
Gregory Isaacs · 1996
Collection 1
Vivian Jones · 1989
In Progress
Various · 1984
Continous Creation
Benjammin · 2021
Judgement Ah Blaze
Bushman · 2009
Ruff Cutt In Roots
Various · 2000
Riverbash
Various · 1998
Pure Lovers Volume 8
Various · 1995
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