NEREUS JOSEPH first emerged on the UK reggae scene in 1979 with the single "ROOTS & CULTURE," as lead singer with the COPTIC ROOTS BAND. After a few years of touring with the band he signed to Clapham based label FASHION RECORDS. This liaison resulted with his first number one hit "SENSI CRISIS," quickly followed by "SPECIAL LADY " firmly establishing him on a sound footing.

His debut album "LOVES GOTTA TAKE IT'S TIME " included the "MOVE ON UP " single. He subsequently recorded two more albums for FASHION," YOURS TO KEEP " and "GUIDANCE," whose title track has become a classic U.