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Historical media coverage, radio broadcasts and international stories from Prince Mydas’s musical journey.
Co-founder of MOBA Entertainment with Rik Rok (“It Wasn’t Me”), Prince Mydas performed with Rik Rok on Reggae Sunsplash, on a bill with UB40, Maxi Priest, Toots & the Maytals and Third World.
Documented milestones
In print. On air.
Explore the original newspaper articles, music industry publications, broadcasting records and historical archives documenting Prince Mydas’s international career.
From major American concert tours alongside Shabba Ranks and Bobby Brown to his collaborations with internationally acclaimed artists, these records provide a fascinating insight into his musical journey spanning more than three decades.
Each entry includes its publication date and a link to the original historical source.
16 JANUARY 1993 · BILLBOARD
Prince Mydas — Bobby Brown’s Humpin’ Around Tour (1992–1993)
From lead vocalist with Jamaica’s Ruff Kutt Band to backing vocalist for Grammy-winning dancehall superstar Shabba Ranks.
Prince Mydas was part of the star-studded Humpin’ Around Tour, headlined by American R&B superstar Bobby Brown, with a remarkable supporting line-up featuring Shabba Ranks, TLC and Mary J. Blige.
Touring across the United States, Prince brought his distinctive Jamaican vocal style and commanding stage presence to audiences as the lead vocalist with Ruff Kutt Band, delivering a 20-minute opening performance before Shabba Ranks took the stage.
His talents earned him an expanded role as one of Shabba Ranks’s backing vocalists, marking a significant milestone in his international career and further establishing his reputation as a versatile live performer.
The tour brought together some of the most influential names in R&B, hip-hop and dancehall, placing Prince Mydas at the heart of an extraordinary period in popular music.
The Cleveland concert at CSU Convocation Centre was documented in Billboard magazine’s Artists in Concert review, published on 16 January 1993.
8 AUGUST 2025 · WORLD MUSIC VIEWS · 1995 ALBUM RETROSPECTIVE
Patra & Prince Mydas — Scent of Attraction (1995)
World Music Views revisits Patra’s landmark 1995 album Scent of Attraction, which reached No. 151 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Reggae Albums chart. The retrospective specifically credits Prince Mydas as the featured artist on “You Want It,” produced by Clifton “Specialist” Dillon — an important part of Prince’s international recording history.
6 JULY 1996 · BILLBOARD
Reggae Spotlight — Shang Records
Archival Shang Records advertisement featuring Prince Mydas alongside Shabba Ranks, Patra and other reggae artists. This is an industry advertisement, not an editorial interview.
1999 · FILM SOUNDTRACK · RETROSPECTIVE FEATURE
For Love of the Game — The Soundtrack and the Story of Hope
Prince Mydas’s contribution to Shaggy’s “Hope,” associated with the soundtrack of the Kevin Costner film For Love of the Game (1999).
Explore the soundtrack’s reggae influence and themes of resilience in this retrospective feature. The supplied attribution to The New York Daily Chronicle has not been independently verified.
5 AUGUST 2002 · MUSIKFEST · USA
Musikfest Headline Concert (2002)
Date: 5 August 2002
Venue: MetLife RiverPlace Main Stage, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Prince Mydas performed as a featured vocalist alongside multi-platinum icon Shaggy during the Hot Shot global touring era, celebrating the success of Shaggy’s diamond-certified album.
Appearing alongside Shaggy, Prince Mydas shared in Musikfest’s star-studded main-stage programme, which brought major international artists to Bethlehem.
Related press coverage: The Morning Call, “Big names at MetLife RiverPlace”, 28 July 2002.
12 MAY 2006 · THE GLEANER · JAMAICA
Prince Mydas & Rik Rok — The MOBA Story (2006)
In “Easy listening to Rik Rok, Prince Mydas”, journalist Mel Cooke profiles the Music Owned By Artists (MOBA) venture formed by Prince Mydas, Rik Rok and keyboard player Nigel Staff.
Reporting from a listening party in St. Andrew, the feature explores their longstanding creative partnership and a sound combining reggae with pop, hip-hop and soul. It highlights Prince Mydas’s songs Let Me, If You Let Me and Rather Sleep Alone, and includes his comments on bringing their shared musical vision to life.
6 SEPTEMBER 2006 · DESERET NEWS · USA
Reggae Sunsplash US Tour (2006)
Venue: USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley City, Utah.
Prince Mydas performed alongside Rik Rok at the US stop of Reggae Sunsplash. The Deseret News concert review, “Priest gives his all at USANA”, explicitly names both artists in its coverage of the festival.
Published on 6 September 2006, the review provides a contemporary press record of Prince Mydas’s live appearances on the international reggae circuit.
8 MARCH 2007 · THE GLEANER · JAMAICA
Prince Mydas & Rik Rok — The MOBA Collaboration Continues (2007)
Following the 2006 introduction to MOBA, Krista Henry’s “Rik set to Rok Jamaica” provides a further look at the artists’ independent recording venture.
Rik Rok identifies Prince Mydas as a fellow MOBA artist and a collaborator on his forthcoming solo album, documenting the continuation of their creative partnership beyond their work with Big Yard.
The original article uses the spelling “Prince Midas”.
2 JULY 2009 · MODERN GHANA / TV3
Prince Mydas on Bands Alive
Contemporary coverage of the 30 June 2009 Bands Alive final at the National Theatre, Accra, documents Prince Mydas as a judge alongside Rex Omar and Mac Tontoh and among the programme’s performers. The final was broadcast live on TV3 Ghana.
2 MAY 2010 · MODERN GHANA
2face and Others Rock Accra for Charity — LittleBigSouls
A contemporary report published on 2 May 2010 describes Prince Mydas performing at a LittleBigSouls charity concert in Accra alongside 2face Idibia, Akosua Agyapong and other artists. The article publication date is not presented as the exact concert date.
26 OCTOBER 2010 · AMEYAW DEBRAH
New Album on MOKA Entertainment
A profile of Prince Mydas’s work, recordings, management partnership and career in Ghana.
13 NOVEMBER 2014 · GRAPHIC ONLINE
No Tribe Out With One God Album — “Follow Jesus”
Contemporary album coverage identifies Prince Mydas as a contributor to No Tribe’s One God project, including the track “Follow Jesus.” This is a recording credit rather than an assertion of a live appearance.
29 NOVEMBER 2014 · NEWS GHANA
One God Live Concert
Contemporary advance publicity lists Prince Mydas among the artists billed for No Tribe’s One God Live Concert, alongside Ceccy Twum, Minister OJ and others. The listing confirms that he was advertised for the event, not independently that he performed.
2018–2020 · PREMIER GOSPEL
Reggae Vibes with Prince Mydas
Premier Christian Communications’ annual report records Prince Mydas joining Premier Gospel as a Reggae Vibes presenter.
16 OCTOBER 2022 · JAMAICA OBSERVER
Shaggy’s Golden Success
A report about Shaggy’s music and producer Christopher Birch references “Hope” featuring Prince Mydas.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME ARCHIVE · PREMIER GOSPEL
Reggae Vibes Christmas Party Mix
Premier Gospel’s historical Christmas schedule features Prince Mydas’s reggae programme. The precise broadcast date has not yet been independently confirmed.
RADIO INTERVIEW · THE BEAT LONDON 103.6 FM · 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Beat London 103.6 FM — Interview with Geeda Genious
Prince Mydas joined Geeda Genious in the studio at The Beat London in Harlesden, north-west London, for a radio interview.
RADIO INTERVIEW · GARDEN CITY RADIO UK · 26 OCTOBER 2026
Garden City Radio — The Gateway with Cham
Prince Mydas joined Cham on The Gateway for a recorded conversation about his musical journey, “There’s a Balm in Gilead” and his current work. Garden City Radio played the song twice ahead of the interview, which was broadcast on Friday 30 October 2026 at 8:00pm alongside the launch of the station’s new Dancehall programme.
RADIO INTERVIEW · WESTSIDE RADIO · 29 OCTOBER 2026
Westside Radio — The Dancehall Show with Chris Satta
Prince Mydas joined Chris Satta live in the studio to talk about recording “Hope” with Shaggy, his early years around King Jammy’s and Mikey Bennett, touring the world with Shabba Ranks, his faith and gospel-reggae, and new music on the way. “There’s a Balm in Gilead” was played twice during the show.
Media & interview enquiries
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Prince Mydas · career archive
Documenting more than 30 years in reggae and live performance.
This archive brings together source material connected with Prince Mydas’s recording, touring, television and radio career. His documented career includes work with Shaggy, touring with Shabba Ranks and Patra, and recording connections with Inner Circle.
For one example from the early touring period, read the 1993 Billboard concert review archive. For current music, biography and booking information, visit the Prince Mydas artist page or booking enquiries.