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ZAKIOUS
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

About ZAKIOUS

Anthony Cooper
Singer, Songwriter

Zakious Cooper is a talented reggae singer with a consummate sense of grace and style. His unique way of singing reflects his rich culture which is evident through his originality, poise and elegance. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mr Cooper, commonly referred to as “Zakious Cooper” got his first break in the music scene in 1978 when he performed at Jamaica's prestigious talent contest, (Tastee Talent) and was awarded “The Most Talented Performer.”

Throughout his musical endeavors, Zakious Cooper matured into an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and producer and has earned several notches under his belt by working with some of Jamaica’s most notable artists such as: Maxi Priest, Buju Banton Frankie Paul and Sanchez to name a few. Zakious Cooper’s cutting-edge lyrics and infectious story-telling songs have always kept his fans happy and career thriving while traveling all across North America and the Caribbean.

As he was a former lead singer for Toronto-based, High Energy Band, Zakious Cooper’s debut album entitled “High Energy Raw” was released in 1999. In 2001, Zakious Cooper released his second album entitled “Versatile” under his own record label, Cancer Music Production and in that same year he scooped up “Top Male Reggae Artist for the Year” at The Canadian Reggae Music Award for his highly favoured track entitled “Her Eyes On Me”. Further along his music journey, Zakious Cooper was nominated for a Juno Award for Top Male Reggae Artist in 2001. In 2009, Zakious Cooper release the album “Old Fashion Love Zakious Cooper and Friends” and picked up three award for Top Male Vocalist/ Top Producer/ and Best Song Writer.

At the present, his smash hits, “All I have is Love” and his original song, “ My God is Real” which was released worldwide on November 13th, 2015, is going on high rotation at several radio stations across the world. Zakious Cooper’s follow-up single release, entitled “My God is Real” is a great example of new material that keeps him in the growing world of reggae music.

Zakious Cooper believes that music is the essence of emotions that bring people together. He balances his career in music with his role as a dedicated father. He hopes that his drive and ambition will serve as an example to young people so that they can accomplish their dreams through hard work and perseverance.

Smooth Ruler Productions
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(416) 357- 6702
E-mail cancermrecords@(expired link)

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Total Plays: 156,650

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Followers: 283

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Past Events

Sun

Jul 31

1:00 PM

All Ages
Markham Fair ground

Canada, Ontario, Markham , 10801 McCowan Rd.

Fri

Jul 21

10:00 PM

18+ or w/ adult
ECLECTIC LOUNGE

Canada, Ontario, Brampton, 2 Steinway blvd.

Sat

Jul 13

10:00 PM

18+
Jamaican Canadian Association

Canada, Ontario, Toronto , 995 Arrow Road Toronto , M9M2Z5

Sat

Jul 13

10:00 PM

18+
Jamaican Canadian Association

Canada, Ontario, Toronto , 995 Arrow Road Toronto , M9M2Z5

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