 In the early 1990s, dancehall music gave birth to a number of artists whose musical talent allowed them to create songs that command the airwaves both locally and overseas. For that reason, songs released by founding artists such as Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Yellow Man, Lady G, Buju Banton, Capleton and other alike all helped to give dancehall music its international appeal.
Back then, the dancehall atmosphere was one of pure fun and enjoyment, but today, it has transformed into a platform
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 Donny Yardas is undoubtedly a talented recording artist and song writer whose music continues to attract global audiences while staying true to home base. Unlike many artist of his time, the lyrical content of his music not only highlights his artistic creativity, but amplifies his ability to create timeless music. Well known throughout the dancehall fraternity and New York for crafting hits such as “One for Me,” “Your Eyez”” and “Nostrand & Maple.” Yardas continues to pull himself closer to becoming a force to be reckoned with in dancehall. And to prove that he has what it takes to top charts, Yardas recently premiered a music video for his hit single “so we rock it” which featured Screechy Dan.
To give you a glimpse inside the mind of Donny Yardas, I took the liberty of chatting with him about his career and the methodology behind the release of his latest music video. Continue reading Interview with Reggae artist Donny Yardas
 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
Pirated DVD’s. The police have made more arrests in downtown Kingston as they continue their clampdown on the sale of bootleg DVDs. Continue reading More arrests for illegal DVD’s
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
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