Ne-yo! That seems to be the word on everyone’s lips. Guyanese have apparently become awe-struck with this musical icon and are anxiuosly preparing for his legendary performance billed for the Guyana National Stadium on August 21.
The venue is currently being equipped with International Sound and Lights to complement Ne-yo’s performance and organizers are efficiently completing preparations to make this the greatest show of the year.
Aside from his performance, Ne-yo will also make the day of one lucky person who will be chosen as his number one fan. Applications are pouring in and Guyanese male and female, young and old are fighting for the cahnce to win this incredible opportunity. One person begged for the opportunity to meet Ne-yo while explaining that his music had assisted them therapeutically when they were on the brink of committing suicide! Another made an amazing digital collage with Ne-yo’s picture which formed the shape pf a heart to further depict their love for the artiste. The top ten applications will be shortlisted and Ne-yo himself will be choosing the winner. The individual will also be able to bring along a guest to share the experince.
Ne-yo and this team will arrive in Guyana on the morning of Friday August 20th and the showsown will be at the Guyana National Stadium on August 21st.
Patrons will also enjoy perfomrances by Guyanese songstress Timeka Marshall and Soca sensation Jomo.
As if Guyana has not had its fair share of live performances from Jamaican artiste Mavado, on Christmas Night thousands flocked to the Vege Village super concert for another serving. Just as he promised he ‘shut down the west side.’ But there is more to this often controversial artiste whose name often lands in the news. During an entertainment exclusive interview on the fast becoming popular Caribbean music Box Programme he reveled that he prefers to let his performance and lyrical shots speak for him be cause as he puts it ” me nah inn a dem bragging thing”
Recently Guyana has experienced an upsurge of local acts with international potential but as they work out their game plan Jamaica based Guyanese artiste Natural Black is already on a role. Ultimately he aspires to take his music to the four corners of the earth and with it the Golden Arrowhead. Recently he sat down for a one-on-one candid conversation on Caribbean Music Box where Mondale Smith got up in his Business.
Stay true to your self because if you are in the industry and you are not doing what you like you are not going to be happy and your fans will notice it. Additionally know that ‘You are never too old to learn so continue to perfect your craft.’ Such are the utterances of RnB artiste Mario during his first visit to the local shores this past December.
Born in Georgetown on May 20, Raymond Hamilton (Young D.O.C) grew up in Gordon Street Kitty then he migrated to the US in April of 1998 and has made the USA his home. There he started pursuing music in 2000 and has since been writing, recording and appearing on shows around the DMV (DC, Maryland, and VA). Like most artistes he has always dreamed of making it in the music big leagues because according to him “it inspires me to do positive things with life”. Even as he earns a living on the daily grind at one of the Foot Locker Stores in the USA he often thinks of life back home in ‘good old Guyana.’ “I would like to do a lot for my home country, because I know the younger generation listen and look up to musician in the music industry today and that in itself is motivation for my music”. Boasting more than ten years of officially being a singer/ song writer he is one to watch as a budding artiste. His inspiration he gets from the now dead 2pac Shakur and his grandparents. With his eyes on the prize to become a mainstream international artiste he started recording and writing because he knew it was something that he always loved and to him he’s at that point were he’s ready to drop a few albums.
Through sponsorship from Banks DIH hardcore Dancehall lovers can head to the Mackenzie Sports club ground for an all out high energy concert on November 27th 2010.
‘You want me’ is the message that Roger ‘Brains’ Hassle a former lead singer with the Brutal Jammers Band is taking to the inaugural Banks Groovy Soca Monarch competition aimed at copping the coveted title.
In the history Groovy Soca singing on the local shores there has not been many gospel based songs entering competitions but through Dallas Forte this is about to change. One of 28 singers who made the shortlist to compete in the inaugural event he believes that he’s got the right arrangement and message to win the inaugural Banks Groovy Soca Monarch. The 26-year-old says “My song (Unspeakable Joy) is actually my personal testimony of where I used to be and where I am now through God’s grace”. He opines that many people can identify with his storyline and added that “the hook will certainly have people grooving in a positive direction.” Dallas who has been singing since age 9 in the West Ruimveldt Boys Choir is known in some circles as the guy with some suave pipes who can dish almost any RnB or soulful tune with little effort. However, he’s since become a ‘church boy’ who serves as a worship leader in his local church and is pinning his public votes on and support on his fellow Christian brethren as well as those who like positive vibes. Todate the PC Graduate he has written and recorded several songs such as “Serve, Trust, Love” a pop worship song making circulation in Barbados, the USA and Trinidad.
I felt very privileged to have represented Guyana this year, it was great experience said Christine Camacho Guyana’s representative to the just concluded Miss Princess of the World Pageant in the Czech Republic. Reflecting she said that she was given a lot of attention the minute she arrived and was introduced. According to her she was even rated most beautiful overall at the end of the contest given “my mixture of Indian, Amerindian & Portuguese appearance which made me look much different from the European girls” As a result she credits this to being the reason she probably got the most request for photos by guests and national directors.