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Karma Band Experience Press Release

It’s on at the GCC Ground!

Karma will be performing at the GCC Ground Bourda on the 6th December, what we call the BIGGEST SOCA CHUTNEY PARTY of the year! While it is not a mega concert like we usually do, it will be a soca chutney party to remember. People will definitely enjoy themselves and this will serve as a prelude of what is to come next year with the Karma Band. Even though we had received general reports that it is going to be a rainy season, our sources informed us that we should be good for the 6th December. The “Karma Experience” will be just that on the 6th December at the GCC Ground –  A REAL EXPERIENCE.

It will be the biggest soca chutney party of the year and people can come out to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Karma will be performing for a FULL 2 HOURS and that is why the show is named the Karma Experience, so people will get to enjoy everything from Soca, chutney, Hindi remixes, dancehall and hip hop. As everyone knows Wildfire Productions creates some mega shows whenever we do concerts, so for us this here is how we would do a party style event.

The heart throb Ravi B (as many of our female affiliates refer to him) will be in full gear with his energetic performances while his sexy sister (as we the men see her!) Nisha B will be ready to tear it up again. Guyana can expect a great party to start the Christmas off. Tickets will only be sold at the venue and will be only $1,500 VAT inclusive. Karma Band was here in July for our Wild Fire Fest 2k8 in July in which they were the highlight of the show and the talk of the town after it. We would like to say thanks to Caribbean Airlines who partnered with us and all of our sponsors who have helped us along the way.

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I’m Ok Concert

Destra GarciaEven as the day draws closer to the staging of the Conscious Minds Promotions concert  at the National Stadium  Corporate citizens Banks DIH through its Guinness and Banks Beer brands as well a Digicel has thrown their sponsorship weight behind the Christmas Gift to ensure that entertainment seekers on the local shores have a “Merry Christmas” at an affordable cost of $1000.  Public Relations Officer to the event Mondale Smith said that Beenie Man will not only be entertaining the masses with his high energy style for this event along with Future Fambo and Richie Loops. ” We have added a soca component that  caters to soca lovers to the cards and  that high energy will come from Trinidadian Soca Queen Destra Garcia live on stage. Smith said that both artistes are “coming with their bands and admonished that it’s now a ‘Dance Hall King Beenie Man meets Soca Queen Destra concert.”

He said that more details will be made available about the concert but informed  that plans are accelerating  even as sponsors are responding very favorable to the promotion.

Over the years we’ve seen the likes of many international shows brought to Guyana by various promoters but only few have been able to attract thousands to venues such as the National Park and The National Stadium. Those shows include events promoted by local businessman Lennox Lewis and included the ‘November to Remember’ in 2008 which featured Vybes Kartel and the Portmore Empire, Erup, Konshens, Bugle, Future Fambo, Spice and De Angel.   Prior he had staged a Pre-Easter Bashment that featured Busy Signal, Demarco, Tony Curtis and Daville. In 2007 the Pre-Fathers Night Bashment featured:  Tanya Stephens, Natural Black and DYCR.

This concert comes after a  two year promotions hiatus and will also feature a line up of local acts. Promoter Lewis who resides between Guyana and Jamaica has informed that Guyana is his home and that he’s ready again to offer Guyana an international lineup of entertainers to add to the development of the local entertainment industry offerings for the festive season. The show is slated for staging on December 18th at the National Stadium.  In addition to the artistes being present to entertain, Jamaica’s RETV will be on location too to cover the event. Beenie Man is no stranger to the local shores and always attracts a large following of Guyanese.  The door remains open for more of corporate Guyana to jump onboard to give Guyana a most memorable Pre-Christmas event.

Lewis notes that in years past “all of our events have been violence free and well supported by the masses and we do not foresee that mode changing”.

He also noted that “As part of our plan we are proposing to give a minimum of 10 percent of the profits from this event to bring Christmas cheer to the children of the Joshua House Children’s Home”.

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Introducing: Empress T.G aka Fire Angel

EmpressOn the musical circuit where women few and far comes a Guyanese woman with intense entertainment allure: Empress Thelma Andrea Gaskin, under the moniker the Fire Angel. Born August 1972, this buxom Leo beauty was born into a musical family. Her parents are Calypsonian Carlton ‘the Mighty Contender’ Gaskin and  Elizabeth ‘singing Desiree’ Gaskin.
Her passion has always been for music but her father never wanted his girls to sing so she used her writing abilities  to pen short stories. But in 1996 as she  enjoyed motherhood (two beautiful children) she meet song writer and composer ‘Major Bumpy’ who encourage her to put melodies to her stories and before she knew it she was  singing her
songs.

In the years that followed she sang at Karaoke sessions and small gathering but her passion for original music grew and although at that time there was no avenue for Guyanese music, she continued writing songs and kept focused. It was not until the year 2001 that Andrea found her true inner self, through the Rastafari Faith, and that lit the torch to her burning desire.

EmpressInfluence strongly by Guyanese reggae sensational group FIRST BORN she then, brought to the fore her original compositions, and a new spirit was born, a Rastafarian Empress who had wanted her voice to be heard and her thoughts to mold. In the year 2004 Andrea had audition for a role for singers, actors and dancers in a play “In search of happiness” which focused on ABUSE. She played the lead role, and for the first time, was able to perform her original song title ‘Almighty Father’ and the stage was set, and this songstress had geared her self for the many more opportunity to come in the near future. Surprisingly in March of 2005 she met Walter Fraser, Manager and Producer of the VIZION SOUNDS RECORDS and at the same time she meet and felled in love with one of the FIRST BORN members Troy Anthony Azore. It was a dream come true for the Empress, being inspired by the group, and then actually falling in love with one of the members. The door way was opened, and after working intensively with him through the years, Andrea was nick named by Troy, Empress TG the FIRE ANGEL for the fiery lyrical content within her songs.

Psalm 104-4, The Creator maketh his angels spirits, his Ministers a flaming fire. In 2008, FIRE ANGEL had now release her first single and video entitled MY PEOPLE BE WISE {cocaine}, under the TIL-SHILOH RECORDS label GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE PRODUCTION, Own by Azore . Since then FIRE ANGEL have perform on several School shows, at Ras-Ville day, Haiti relieved show on Brother BOB day, and acted in plays such as return of Jason, and Shatter Dir, by Errol Chan and appeared in the move, The Black Box, Dir by Son of a Nancy. To date her latest release is Baby my love is true that also has a video, Love is like a river and be strong, combination. Coming soon she will releasing singles such as ‘these are the times’ & ‘love is not a toy’. A promising Artiste is on the rise Empress brings a difference to culture & entertainment.

By Mondale Smith

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Ashanti and Jah Cure headed Guyana

Kashif Mohammed Christmas Night Super concert billed for National Stadium

Kashif Mohamed and Mondale SmithKashif Mohamed says his the dynamic duo, Kashif and Shanghai Organization has combined forces with the Hits and Jams crew to give
Guyana a mega  Super concert on Christmas night. During the interview to be aired Saturday 9tomorrow) on the BTV2 Caribbean Music Box show Shanghai officially announced that hot on the heals of the successful Jamzone super concert that featured Neyo on  Christmas night the national Stadium will come alive with performances from international RnB Superstar Ashanti and Caribbean Reggae star Jah Cure.  “Christmas night will be one to be remember, its difficult for HJ and KS to do two separate shows on one night so we have decided to hold on football for that  day and give the Guyanese people a real treat from, hence the concert.”
He noted that after  persons  would have enjoyed a day  at home eating and drinking in merriment they always look for somewhere to go when Christmas night falls and as such the concert is aimed at attracting local and international tourists who are enjoying a Guyanese Christmas.

“Jah Cure is one of the better reggae artiste right now with lovers rock and  we believe that he’s appropriate for Christmas day. after him  we will have the headline act of  Internationally renowned artistes Ashanti…” he said during the interview. He lets up that the “Everyone  will get a chance to come  and experience the vibes on Christmas day that will also possibly feature performances from Jory, Timeka Marshal and a slew of other local acts” Tune into BTV2, Caribbean Music Box for the full details on the Super concert.

AshantiAshanti Shequoiya Douglas, (born October 13, 1980) is an American recording artist, record producer, actress, dancer, and model who rose to fame in the early 2000s. She is i is most famous for her eponymous debut album Ashanti, which featured the hit song “Foolish”, and sold over 503,000 copies in its first week of release throughout the U.S.in April 2002. The album set a Soundscan record as the biggest opening week sales for a new female artistes. In the same week, she became the first female performer to simultaneously hold the top two places on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with “Foolish”, and “What’s Luv?” (with Fat Joe). Ashanti broke records again by having three top ten songs, “Foolish,” “What’s Luv?” and “Always on Time” on the Billboard
Hot 100 charts in the same week, being the first woman to accomplish this feat and being second only to the Beatles. In 2003, the self titled debut album won Ashanti her first Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B album. In 2008, she sold more than 27 million records worldwide and  ended the decade (2000-09) as the third top new R&B artist behind Alicia Keys and Beyonce Knowles. As of 2010, Ashanti is listed in the 20 Best Selling Music Singles Since 1990 in History. She ranked #17, with Foolish selling more than 7.4 million copies in the U.S.

Praised as a gifted songwriter by her peers and critics alike, Ashanti has written/co-written the bulk of all her music and is currently working on her own publishing company entitled Written Entertainment. She released her fourth studio album entitled The Declaration on June 3, 2008 and is currently in the studio working on her fifth. She also performed the charity tune “Just Stand Up” alongside 14 other female singers for the “Stand Up to Cancer” live television special which helped raise $100 million dollars for cancer research.

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Candace Mercedes Fields is back! Launches new video

Candace MercedesA mother of three (twins included) Candace Fields holds a degree in Communication and has functioned as a media personality who reported on Presidential matters, the Diary   for several years. She’s also a former director at GCCI but above those things while she’s focused on academia she also has a first love to which she has returned… Music! Blessed with enviable vocals in 1993 she came to brief prominence as the little Saint Stanislaus girl with the dynamic voice that hit the highest octaves. She belted out covers from Celine Dion to Whitney Houston note for note and copped the Star Search best female title and the first place purse of $30,000. She still holds that title as there has not been another competition. That year Queens College student Osea Parris placed second while Mondale Smith copped the title of best Hip Hop singer in the same competition.

She has served as lead singer for bands such as the Original Sheriff Deputies and is at present the lead singer for the Majestics band thrilling private party crowds and sometimes those gathered at the Pegasus poolside. Now she is continuing to charter her future course musically with the recent launch of a new soulful ballad “”.  With assistance from song writer Raymon Ally she has also launched a music video to complement the single. To her credit she has also completed a video and audio song titled “Sleepless nights” At present she’s working on an album of about 12 songs that will not be just soul music when it is launched.

Speaking about the importance of education she said you need it to write, manage the business of music and it most important in dealing with the public. “When you have to do contracts its good to be educated so you would not be robbed or taken advantaged of in signing contracts.

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Its Gana Bhajana Time

Dance GroupGuyanese, especially those with a penchant for Indian theatre, will be enthralled with the latest addition to entertainment. The term, “Gana Bhajana” was fondly used in the past by Guyanese when trying to explain certain Indian shows that were forthcoming. Even some Indian movies, given their routine storyline, were in some way referred to as “Gana Bhajana”.

Given its association to Indian entertainment, the Dramatic Arts Academy, thought of presenting a variety show including songs, dances and drama aptly titled, “Gana Bhajana”. The hilarious entertainment package features a number of comedy skits including the one-act play, “Abu Hassan pays his debts”. The skits do not only present opportunities for laughter, but examine pertinent issues relating to Bollywood movies and some of its stars.

Bollywood’s influence on many fans here is well known making it easier for the audience to relate to the issues. The skits will be complimented by exhilarating dances by members of the popular Sitare and Shelita’s dance troupes. What would a Bollywood show be without dances? Not to be outdone, members of the cast will spoof some popular
songs in dance.

The one-act “Abu Hassan pays his debts” highlights the extremes someone will go to pay what he/she owes. A cunning husband convinces his loyal but sceptical wife to play along in a scheme to outwit his creditors. This plan evolves without his control creating circumstances he didn’t envisaged. The King, the Princess and other members of the royal household descended upon his home creating chaos beyond imagination. This chaos is what provides laughter for the audience.

The husband is played my Michael Ignatius, Rushella Edmondson plays the wife, Nazim Hussein the King, Kerry Phang the Princess, Keisha Narine, Yusuf Ali and Romel Edmondsom the servants and Rajan Tiwarie and Raymond Persaud the creditors. These actors, along with Sonia Yarde, Narda Mohamed and Jennifer Persaud, play multiple roles in the
many skits.

“Gana Bhajana” which is directed by Neaz Subhan, promises much laughter and entertainment for the entire family. It runs at the National Cultural Centre from Saturday, October 9 to Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. respectively. Tickets are available at the National Cultural Centre.

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Guinness Lucky 23 To Travel To Kingston For Arthur Guinness Celebrations

Kingston,Jamaica; Twenty-three lucky Caribbean Nationals will attend the Arthur Guinness Celebration in honour of the distinguished founder of the brew, Arthur Guinness. Winners from the countries: St Kitts, Barbados, Guyana, Haiti, Trinidad, St Vincent, Antigua and St Lucia will be flown to Jamaica on all-expense paid trips for performances from Reggae and Dancehall favourites Shaggy, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Wayne Wonder and Mavado. The event to be held on Saturday October 23, at the National Stadium in Kingston Jamaica represents what has become a yearly tradition of celebrating Arthur Guinness Day through live performances and celebrations globally.

Arthur Guinness Day, Thursday September 23 will be celebrated worldwide with various activities. The success of the Guinness brand was made possible through one man’s dream to operate his own brewery. Arthur Guinness was no stranger to the process involved in the brewing of beer. He supervised the production of brews at a fairly young age on a large estate under the guidance of his father. With his £100 inheritance he started a brewery with his brother only to break away three years later to establish what would become his leap into greatness. He seemed to be certain of what would be his brand’s success when he leased the property he used to brew his ales and ports for 9000 years. From there on, the rest is history.

It is estimated that at least 5.5 million pints of Guinness are drank worldwide, per day. Arthur Guinness’ impressive legacy has survived for more than two centuries.  People from all over the world are united in celebration of the man, the pioneer and the genius behind the “black stuff”.
The Caribbean is set to host a grand celebration of culture music, food and great entertainment. Some of Jamaica’s greatest musicians will celebrate the work and life of a man who embodied all the qualities of greatness. The Arthur Guinness Celebration takes place on Saturday October 23 at the National Stadium Kingston, Jamaica. Admission to this event is only through the Guinness Under the Cap promotions.

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Guinness Girls

They say a picture can speak a thousand words; well this one certainly speaks Guinness. From the Guinness girls lined up, their Guinness bottles and the Guinness bus, it was definitely celebration of greatness.

Source: http://bit.ly/axpYTI

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Ejo Releases Two More Songs

Edmond Johnson“I’m a hardworking individual who is straight up and hate negative and false people,” Says Guyanese model and Singer Edmon Johnson age 32. The Former Guyana Prison services rank now resides in Trinidad and has won several model and singing competitions in the Twin Island Republic and has also strutted his stuff for events such as Guyana fashion weekend and the Fashion Week Trinidad 2010.

As a positive youth who loves positive people Johnson who goes by the singing name Ejo has several songs to his name such as ” Karma (the seeds you sow) and naked as well as Secrets has just completed two more songs to ad to his  growing musical Repertoire. He says the two new releases are titled ‘money junkie’ and ‘the way you feel’ and both are self written and composed. Of the recordings he said “I’m known for soca vibes but these two songs are being done with a dancehall and soca vibe.”

He also let up that while he is contemplating a return to Guyana for the 2011 soca Monarch clash he said he’s about to hit the studios to complete his power soca and groovy soca songs for the 2011 Trinidad’s carnival season. He told this publication  that  it is his wish  that he could be  hired “to come home and perform and be compensated like the  other artistes   are  from the region and  on the international scene.” As a point of note he says “I’m coming strong for the Trinidad and Tobago soca monarch! I’m still considering to come for the Carib soca monarch but as a judge”. The songs can be heard on you tube.

By Mondale Smith

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Guyanese selected to be peace pioneer in international youth project

Tiffany Daniels20-year-old Tiffany Daniels of Guyana has been selected as one of thirty-five young participants in the 2010 Nkabom Commonwealth Youth Leadership Programme.

Tiffany, a student of Sociology at the University of Guyana, is an ardent youth activist. Beating stiff competition from over 500 other international applicants, she has emerged as Guyana’s sole representative in a group comprising 28 diverse nationalities.

The Nkabom Programme is a flagship project of the Royal Commonwealth Society, the oldest and largest NGO devoted to Commonwealth affairs. The word Nkabom (pronounced ink-a-bom) means ‘coming together’ in parts of Ghana where the programme was first held in 2004.

In September 2010, thirty five young people aged between 18 and 25 from around the world will gather in Kigali, Rwanda for an interactive 10 day programme focussing on international understanding, peace building and conflict resolution skills. Rwanda, which is the Commonwealth’s newest member state and where the average age is 18 years, will be an ideal setting for an initiative that propagates the potential of young people to be agents of peace and development.

Tiffany Daniels said: “I am delighted to have been offered a place on the programme, especially given its focus on peacebuilding. We ought to envision a world where our children ask what ‘was’ war as opposed to them being caught in this present-day snare. ’’

RCS Youth Programmes Manager, Claire Anholt said: “The standard of applications received this year has been outstanding. The knowledge, experience and perspective that Tiffany will bring to the programme will, I am sure, empower her fellow participants to promote peace within their own communities and in the wider world.’’

Notes to Editors

The Nkabom Commonwealth Youth Leadership Programme:

  • actively engages young people in international issues, particularly conflict resolution
  • fosters friendships and encourages the exchange of ideas among people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • develops a network of young leaders who can pioneer and revitalise peace-building initiatives in their communities, their countries and beyond
  • is directed by young people themselves.

The Royal Commonwealth Society: Founded in 1868, the RCS conducts a range of events and activities aimed at promoting international understanding. Its educational, youth and cultural programmes include one of the world’s oldest and largest schools essay competitions, and an innovative international youth leadership programme. HM Queen Elizabeth II is Patron. Headquartered at the Commonwealth Club in London, the RCS has some 4000 members in the UK and a presence in 40 Commonwealth countries through a network of branches and Commonwealth societies. The RCS is a registered charity in England & Wales (226748). For more details, visit: www.thercs.org

Tiffany Daniels:

  • Currently completed a BSc. in Sociology with an unofficial GPA of 3.6 from the University of Guyana, awaiting graduation in November.
  • Youth journalist/secretary for Youth Media Guyana
  • Previous Intern at the Commonwealth Youth Programme Caribbean Centre
  • International Youth Juror for the United Nations Alliance of Civilization’s – Plural +
  • Years of extensive involvement with projects of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
  • Independent Coordinator and Chief Facilitator of UNICEF funded/GuyberNet Facilitated Rights Education Summer Programme in 2008
  • Previous Presidential Candidate for the University of Guyana’s Student Society Elections 2009-2010
  • Represented Guyana and the Caribbean in May 2010 at the United Nations Alliance of Civilization’s Youth Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Alma mater – St Rose’s High School (2000-2005) [top ten graduating student]; The Bishop’s High School (Lower 6th Form: 2005-2006)
  • Represented Guyana and the Caribbean at the International Student Week in Ilmenau, Germany (May 2009)
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Guyanese Singer Killed in Hit-and-run in US

The Late Jermaine ForresterDriver arrested – The Jersey Journal

The music fraternity in the Caribbean region was thrown into a state of being “sad” yesterday as news spread of the death of promising US based Guyanese singer Jermaine Forrester. The 33-year- who came to prominence as a lead singer with the group ‘4play’ recently released a single titled “Gonna Be Alright” but for his Guyanese family it turned out to be the opposite.

The 33-year-old was killed in a Jersey City hit-and-run accident yesterday and the driver has since made a court appearance.

The Jersey Journal reports a Harrington Park man made his first court appearance yesterday afternoon on charges that he killed a New York City man in a hit-and-run collision in Jersey City yesterday morning before his arrest in River Vale by officers on the lookout for his vehicle, officials said.

“Holy s—! I killed that guy?” said John Dineen, 23, when River Vale Police Officer Christopher Bulger told him he was being charged with death by auto and other offences, reports said.
River Vale Police Chief Michael McCann said Bulger recognized Dineen’s speeding vehicle at 1:13 a.m. based on the alert issued by Jersey City police.

Dineen is charged with death by auto, endangering an injured victim and other offences in connection to the collision that killed Jermaine Forrester, 33, of Springfield in Queens, as he was crossing the State Highway 139 at Bevan Street at 12:48 a.m. today, Jersey City police said.

A driver who witnessed the fatal collision followed Dineen’s 2009 black Toyota Land Cruiser north on Kennedy Boulevard but went back to the accident scene when he realized it wasn’t going to stop, police said.

A pedestrian who was walking in front of Forrester said he heard a loud noise and when he turned he saw Forrester flying through the air before coming down on the pavement, reports said. Another witness told police the vehicle that hit Forrester pulled over for a moment before speeding away.

Forrester was pronounced dead at the scene and Jersey City police officers contacted his mother and notified her of his death, reports said. When Dineen was spotted in River Vale he was travelling 48 miles per hour in a 35-mile per hour zone and the police officer noticed the SUV had a smashed headlight.

After failing a sobriety test and refusing a Breathalyzer test, Dineen was arrested on the charge of driving while intoxicated and brought the Hackensack University Medical Center, reports said. At the hospital he refused a blood test that would determine his blood-alcohol level, McCann said.

While being brought back to Jersey City, Dineen said “I can’t believe that I killed that guy. I can’t believe I hit him,” reports said, adding that an officer advised him to remain silent.

When he appeared in Central Judicial Processing court in Jersey City yesterday afternoon Dineen was wearing a white undershirt, brown slacks and black dress shoes. His hands were cuffed behind his back. He appeared stunned.
Dineen’s lawyer, Otto J. Scerbo, described him as a Bergen County resident, college student and lifetime resident of New Jersey. Dineen said nothing at the hearing before being escorted from court by Sheriffs officers. After the hearing, Scerbo said he had no comment.
While being booked at Jersey City’s North District Police Station, Dineen said “please give me something to throw up in I’m gonna be sick thinking about the guy I just hit.”
An officer told the judge Margaret Marley of the statement and at 4:12 Hrs she stipulated it represented probably cause to charge Dineen with death by auto. The charge is a first-degree crime since alcohol was allegedly involved, Jersey City Police Director Sam Jefferson said.

Who was Jermain Forrester?

The handsome, young dynamic, singer was known by many as the “Caribbean Pop Artist to watch.” Born in Georgetown, Guyana, raised in Barbados and currently residing in New York City, Jermaine Forrester was poised to spread his gale force musicianship and charisma throughout the US and the world.

Jermaine Forrester was a singer/songwriter and producer who declared on his Facebook page that he was psyched and more than ready to introduce his many hot tracks to the world. Infused with his own distinctive blend of Pop, Reggae, R&B and Hip-Hop with trace influences of Rock, his music is an eagerly anticipated treat for all who’ve been fortunate enough to hear it or witness one of his high octane performances.

He demonstrated his eclectic ability as a songwriter and producer on “It’s All Good,” a sizzling hot Pop-Caribbean fusion incorporating an infectious beat with a catchy hook that is sure to be an instant hit, and his remake of the Billy Ocean classic “Caribbean Queen (no more love on the run)”, was listed a major buzz getter for him in the USA.  His substantial depth as an artist is evident on “Gonna Be Alright”, a message of hope that is sure to be an inspiration to all, and the epic song simply entitled “Sad”.

His numerous credentials include hosting “The New Vibe” radio show on HOTT 95.3 FM in Barbados, where he played the music of local artists and aired entertaining skits, and the “Rock City” radio show on MIX 96.9 FM, where he played Top 40 music, kept listeners in tuned to the latest entertainment news and was renowned for his prank phone calls. No small wonder that his show garnered the coveted place of #1 in its timeslot! As a VJ for the weekly television show, “Riddim Express”, which was seen in 16 islands in the Caribbean, he aired music videos and interviewed several Caribbean artists.

Jermaine Forrester no stranger to commercial work on radio and television and his voice stood out in numerous voiceovers and in-studio appearances. His sex appeal and vibrant personality placed him on magazine covers and in many news publications in the Caribbean. He also has the distinction of being the featured artist on a Cable & Wireless endorsement, generating sales of 50,000 phone cards in just two days for the telecoms giant, the largest telephone network in the Caribbean and one of the largest in the UK.

Jermaine Forrester had toured the UK with hip-hop star Busta Rhymes, gaining legions of fans for himself. He had also performed as the opening act for artists such as Boyz II Men, James Ingram, Ashanti, Ja Rule, Carl Thomas, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond and Sean Paul.

At an early age, Jermaine performed with the band The Smooth Boyz, earning him the notoriety of being the ultimate in smooth vocalists. Later, as a key member of the band 4D People, he began his prolific creative expression with his song writing. Jermaine has song writing credits on three of that band’s albums.