First published at 18:30 UTC on July 1st, 2023.
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This is Andrew Chin—a.k.a. Brushy One String—the son of the late great Freddie McKay, one of Jamaica's most renowned artists. Like his father, Brushy has reached the hearts of many through the…
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help support him at www.RiseUpMovie.com
Description
This is Andrew Chin—a.k.a. Brushy One String—the son of the late great Freddie McKay, one of Jamaica's most renowned artists. Like his father, Brushy has reached the hearts of many through the power of original song, fascinating audiences since he was a child with only a ONE STRING GUITAR! Established in Jamaica where he is revered by both young and old, financial success and professional management have eluded Brushy, until now.
This talented and endearing artist was featured in the award-winning documentary RiseUp, directed by Luciano Blotta. Due to an overwhelming amount of enthusiasm and encouragement from fans, RiseUp Entertainment is now managing Brushy and building his worldwide fan base.
With a newly released riveting studio album entitled “Destiny,” Brushy is already creating a buzz in the States, catching the attention of music listeners everywhere with his rich bluesy melodies and distinctive lyrics. With a soulful voice and infectious guitar melodies, Brushy “soothes souls"
Biography
Brushy One String is the Son of Jamaican reggae singer Freddie McKay, Brushy created a unique sound using an acoustic guitar with only one string (hence his stage name, One String), and the body of the guitar as percussion.
Following an encounter with filmmaker Luciano Blotta, who was in Jamaica shooting his 2007 documentary Rise Up, his career took off. His song "Chicken in the Corn" was featured in the soundtrack of the movie. He later played at major music festivals such as South by Southwest, New Orleans House of Blues, and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
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