 Donny Yardas had the streets buzzing in 2006 with his hit single Bullet featuring Mr. Easy, Noah wid di Powah & Ricky Blaze on the Wipe Out Riddim. A certified club banger with a grassroots buzz that started in the streets of Brooklyn, New York with the help of Steelie Bashment’s Waah Gwaan Radio. The Streets had spoken thus earning the single spins on Hot 97 and Power 105 the two top stations for Hip Hop & R&B in the New York Tri-State area. The momentum continued thru 2007 where Donny performed in packed dance clubs throughout the New York Tri-State area and went on tour in the US Virgin Islands as the opening act for Reggae star Sizzla. Fast forward to June 2008 where Donny is creating waves with his self titled debut album which is available on Apple iTunes. He recently opened for Sean Kingston at Jamaica Day 2008 in NYC. Stay tuned for more feel good and conscious music from Donny Yardas as he progresses on his musical journey.
Jud’s Interview with Donny Yardas is as followed:
Jud: Who is Donny Yardas?
Donny Yardas: A human being, a father, a son, a brother, a husband, a creative old soul i feel like i’ve been here before (earth i mean)
Jud: Where in Jamaica are you from?
Donny Yardas: Manchester, Jamaica Continue reading Interview With Donny Yardas
Q. Is Cherine Anderson your birth name or a stage name?
A. Cherine Anderson is both my birth name and my stage name.
Q. As a young and talented actress and songwriter who grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. What are some of the things that you would try to fix if you were given a second chance?
A. I’m simply an entertainer, so I’ll just try to entertain people to the best of my abilities. But, things that I’d love to see for my fellow Jamaicans are great education opportunities; free through the college level, with superior extracurricular activities including sports, music and drama. And a health care program that would provide basic health coverage for everyone. Continue reading Jud’s Interview with Cherine Anderson
In 2005, the previously unknown singer rose to international acclaim when his debut single Serious Times hit the top of the local and overseas reggae charts, and defeated even Junior Gongs Top Ten Billboard hit Welcome to Jamrock, to be declared Jamaica’s Most Important Song of 2005. Nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards, the twenty-three year old velvet-voiced singer has been dominating the charts with a slew of hit singles including Is There a Place, Beautiful Lady, and the chart-topping ballad Mama, Don’t Cry.
Jud: Have you always been identified as “Gyptian”?
Gyptian: Yes, the name was given to me from I was a youth.
Jud: What is your current religious belief?
Gyptian: Free lifestyle, whatever you do is up to you. Just to live and respect each other as you would want someone to respect you.
Jud: Born of parents who identified with different religious backgrounds; your mother was a
Protestant and your father was a Rastafarian. How would you describe your childhood growing up in such a household?
Gyptian: It was normal, nothing was forced on me, I was taught to be independent and to make I own decisions. Even though they were of different religion it was taught to me to Love and Honor the One Above. Continue reading Interview with Reggae Artist Gyptian
by: Jud Benjamin
 Jud: The name “Bad Gyal” is said to be your self proclamation. How did you came up with such an alias and does this mean that you are an uptown girl or a ghetto girl?
Ce’Cile: I think the name Badgyal has been wildly used since I’ve began using it as my alter ego. The name for me signifies another “persona” than the real CeCile and for me this was my on stage “being.” It simply meant the person I became when I took the Stage (sassy and saucy, maybe a lil naughty, pro feminine) wasn’t a class thing neither was it a bad gyal who will get physical or anything like that. I don’t consider myself ghetto, in any definition of the word. I’m not sure what up town is. I’m a classy badgyal!
Jud: I understand you have a life’s motto.
Ce’Cile: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Jud: Why do you put so much faith in this motto of yours?
Ce’Cile: Because if you don’t put yourself in other person’s shoes, anyone of us can become very destructive, after all we are only humans and susceptible to human ways and sins (jealousy, deceptive, devious, physical and verbally abusive etc). Continue reading Interview with Ce’Cile (Bad Gyal)
 Mr. Chris Thomas is the son of Tommy Thomas, a member of one of Reggae/Rock Steady foundation groups called The Chantells who is also one of the directors/producer for Mixing Lab Recording Studio who made their mark in Europe in the early rock steady era. Mr. Chris Thomas is himself a talented producer, songwriter and performer who picked up the trail after his dad in his earlier years. As an artist, Chrisie-D as he is artistically known then, did elite New Kingston night clubs such as The Carnegie Hall, The Epiphany and Pegasus John Coonuh Lounge doing cabaret. He and his crossover group (SAC) did back-up singing for Bobby Smith on shows build with Diane King.
Mark: Where in Jamaica are you from?
Chris: I am originally from a small community in Tryall Heights, Spanish Town.
Mark: How did you handle the transition from life in Jamaica to life in the United States?
Chris: It was pretty difficult – new culture, new environment, new situation but I knew what I needed to do.
Mark: At what age did you realize that you had a musical talent?
Chris: As early as I can remember seeing my father with his group playing their guitar. I was fascinated with how happy they were as they rehearsed and how they affected the people around them. Continue reading Interview with Chris Thomas
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Donny Yardas had the streets buzzing in 2006 with his hit single Bullet featuring Mr. Easy, Noah wid di Powah & Ricky Blaze on the Wipe Out Riddim. A certified club banger with a grassroots buzz that started in the streets of Brooklyn, New York with the help of Steelie Bashment’s Waah Gwaan Radio. The Streets had spoken thus earning the single spins on Hot 97 and Power 105 the two top stations for Hip Hop & R&B in the New York Tri-State area. The momentum continued thru 2007 where Donny performed in packed dance clubs throughout the New York Tri-State area and went on tour in the US Virgin Islands as the opening act for Reggae star Sizzla. Fast forward to June 2008 where Donny is creating waves with his self titled debut album which is available on Apple iTunes. He recently opened for Sean Kingston at Jamaica Day 2008 in NYC. Stay tuned for more feel good and conscious music from Donny Yardas as he progresses on his musical journey.
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