LIL LION

LIL LION

“Age is just a number” can be the only description given to 14-year-old Jimell Clarke better known as Lil Lion.



Lil Lion born, April 16th 1995 in the Bronx, New York, has been rapping & Deejaying since the age of three. Growing up in the Bronx has nurtured in Lil Lion a level of street wise maturity rare for his age that has earned him the respect of his older peers.



As a rapper and a Deejay, music beats through Lil Lion veins, having been fed on a steady diet of Dancehall, Reggae and Hip Hop by his Jamaican father. His father, Daine ‘Jimmy’ Clarke, a music producer who migrated from Jamaica in the late 80’s believes his son has immense talent.



“Since Lion was three, I saw his potential, he would sing along to DMX and Beenie Man and say that he wanted to be just like them. It was then that I decided to get back into producing and help him fulfil his dream of being an entertainer” - Daine ‘Jimmy’ Clarke.



No stranger to the stage, since the age of nine, Lil Lion has been a regular staple at Mingles Night Club (Bronx), Chrissies Night Club (New York) and the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, with his most recent performance in May of 2007.



“I see music as a means by which I can lift myself and my family. I want to entertain and please my fans and I hope I can make it big in the music business” – Lil Lion.



Coupled with stage performances Lil Lion is also a recording artiste with Mel-Shar Entertainment and has released Hip Hop tracks such as I’m Grown, So Fresh and My Swagg.



Lil Lion has also done collaborations with major R&B and Hip Hop recording artistes such as Pleasure from the group Pretty Ricky and D.J. Webstar (known for his hit Chicken Noodle Soup.)



Lil Lion is making an effort to break into the Jamaican Dancehall scene with his recent collaboration with the hot dancehall singer Barbee. The track Age Is Just A Number , written by Lil Lion and Barbee, demonstrates his potential as a Deejay.



“You should here the lyrics he's spitting to me on this track, these lyrics are super hard for a young guy.” - Barbee



Lil Lion has already been creating a stir, which has earned him the admiration of his Dancehall Idol.



“Lil Lion a murda! Dis ya artist a di future. Look out fi him.” – Beenie Man.



With his busy performance schedule and recording sessions, Lil Lion has been focused on balancing music and academics. At all times Lil Lion puts school first, understanding the importance of education in achieving his dream of owning his own record label. Lil Lion is a role model for the fellow students at his school and he understands the responsibility he has undertaken.



“Its sometimes hard with homework, studying, recording and performing, but I have to fit it all in. My dad always makes sure that my school work is complete before I’m allowed to record or perform. I have to work hard cuz I wanna make my dad proud.” – Lil Lion



For Bookings Contact Daine ‘Jimmy’ Clarke Email: melsharent@gmail.com