With the release of ‘Do Bad By Myself’ on the Loving Pauper meets Hypocrite cd for producer Lloyd Campbell, and with a buzz already created in that area, it was only fitting that Steele visit South Florida to continue the intense promotion of his music. Steele arrived on Thursday afternoon and with little time to spare headed straight to VP’s retail outlet, for an impromptu meeting with ace producer Lloyd Campbell.
Florida, already considered to be a major USA market for reggae music, was vibrant as ever and on Thursday night, or Friday morning depending on who you ask, this became even more evident. Steele made his first visit to WLRN’s “Sounds of the Caribbean” Reggae Show, once the home of the man known as the Godfather Clint O’Neil, and now kept alive and kicking by the Reggae Godson Ital-K. The vibe was hype from the get go, as fans anticipated the visit from Steele, due mainly to the fact that several tracks from his ‘Uncorrupted’ cd had made Sound of the Caribbean’s Top Ten Charts on several occasions. With an interview that lasted over two hours, the phone lines kept blazing all night, as many wanted to personally show Steele love for his music. When it was all done the time was 5.00am Friday morning, and this was only the beginning.
Before long and with a quick bite to eat, Steele was off to another interview with the well respected and versatile radio personality Ron Burke on his “Burke at Work Morning Show” on Mystik 1400 AM Radio. Once again the reasoning was very fulfilling from start to end, as both Ron and Steele expressed their opinion about the music business today, and about the responsibilities from a media perspective and from an artist perspective. Both for sure were in agreement that positive images had to be displayed, especially for the youths to follow. Steele was also introduced to Lisa B, Mystik’s music director, and Princess K another one of Mystik’s vibrant radio personality.
Steele’s next stop was WAVS 1170 AM Radio where he visited John T, host of the popular “Morning Ride Show” and for the next 20 minutes tunes from Steele’s ‘Uncorrupted’ cd blazed across the airwaves while both reasoned at length about Steele’s developing career.
Not forgetting how important the record outlets are, Steele got a chance to visit two of the retail outlets that carry his music; again, the vibes was one of love and mutual respect. Big up to Juicy at Reggae Land Music and to Desmond at Rainbow Variety Store.
Steele got the surprise of his life when he visited one of South Florida’s most popular Chiropractic Centers, the doors opened to reveal Dr. Paul Hamilton, the once revered bass player of the Riddim King band, that spent many years backing all the major acts in Jamaica, and touring the world with the biggest names in reggae music. Dr. Paul is now a part of the versatile two member team at “Complete Chiropractic Center”. What a transition. While there, Steele was fortunate to have Dr. Paul work miracles on his back. Nuff Love Dr. Paul.
Steele finally found time to hang with his bredren from school days, the well respected guitar player Mikey Gits, who now resides in South Florida. Together they reminisced on old mischievous times and found some time to work on a few of Mikey’s new tracks. South Florida will definitely see more of Steele as his journey continues.
WHAT’S WRONG WID WI” STILL AT NUMBER ONE:
For the second month in a row, “What’s Wrong Wid Wi”, the duet from Steele and George Nooks remains at the number one position on the CBC’s Galaxie Reggae Charts in Canada. On the same charts, ‘Confession’, another from Steele, has climbed to the number 3 position.
Steele wishes to once again take the time to thank all his fans, and all forms of media that continually support his music, he knows for a fact that without you he is nothing. Steele is always grateful. Please make sure to visit Steele’s website @ www.steelemusic.net to see photos from his visit to South Florida.
