Paul Barclay

There seems to be no power on earth that will stand in the way of ultimate success for Paul Barclay, who after releasing his first Chart Toping single ‘NO Power on Earth’ by George Nooks, under his KatsJam Records label, is now being recognised as one of Jamaica’s bright song writer and producer and publisher.  A and Jamaican ‘to the bone’, Paul’s dedication and commitment to the upliftment of the human spirit through the language and consciousness of reggae music, is highlighted in the very approach he took in ensuring that his first major musical project had the ability to leave an indelible mark on the minds of many.

Having gleaned the right experience and exposure over the years by being the musical director or band leader for world renowned talents like, Grace Thrillers,  Carlene Davis, Papa San, Judy Mowatt, among others, Paul was ready to explore the world of music and to heighten the consciousness of many through the language and dynamism of reggae music.  Recalling his love of chemistry from high school days, the meaning of one word seemed to have left an indelible mark on his mind – Catalyst – that which has the ability to instigate change without itself being transformed.
Katalys Crew was the next major project embarked upon by Paul.This is a Reggae group dubbed by industry insiders as the Number One Roots Inspirational Gospel Band in Jamaica and possibly the Caribbean.
The groups has released three  CD entitled Open Your Eyes, Christmas Inna Jamdown and the latest, 4 A Reason which was produced by Katsjam Records, a production company owned and managed by Paul.

Paul was responsible for all the live music for the entire Gospel Festival series including Kiddies Festival’s grand finals for three consecutive years. With the assistance of the Katalys Crew members and its Management team ending 2005, this task was accomplished successfully. This is an annual event run by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).
 
Seen as one of the bright sparks of up coming producers in Jamaica, Paul was the Co Producer for the winning song in the popular festival competition in 2003. In 2004 Paul again holds the coveted title as Producer and Co Producer for the winning songs in both the Gospel Festival and Popular Song Competition respectively, for the JCDC. The only such achievement by any producer in the history of the competition.

As if that achievement was not enough, Paul in 2005 and 2007 also captured the coveted prize as producer of the winning song again in the gospel festival competition.
In 2008 Cant Stop Now got the award for Best Gospel Song in the first staging of the Reggae Academy Awards a song on the latest CD for Katalys Crew produced by Paul.

Among other things, Paul holds a diploma in Entertainment Management, is
a member of the board at The Record Industry Association of Jamaica, and also a member of the board of directors at JACAP (Jamaica Association of Composers Authors And Publishers) and a former member of the steering committee for gospel at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.