Caribbean Lifestyle Media-Vybrant is ready to bring his brand of concious lyrics and music to the audience in St. Elizabeth on April 3rd. Vybrant who appeared on the scene with tunes like "Ears hard" stated, “Every performance is not the same for me. The songs are the same and the music is the same, but the vibe is different, and every crowd is different. Hype 2K10 is going to get a lot of energy from me because I’m planning a wicked performance.”
Vybrant continued “I’m going out there to get some new fans and to do what I love, the people can look out for some good music and an energetic performance from me, because 2010 is the year for reggae and cultural music.” St. Elizabeth looks forward to Vybrant staying true to his words on April 3rd, 2010 for HYPE 2K10.
Fast-rising reggae artiste Vybrant last week completed a string of promotional appearances following his appearance at the Magnum Follow Di Arrow stage show, as he set to make his current high-riding single Ears Hard even more popular.
The singer, whose real name is Andre Johnson, last week went on a promotional drive that saw him making several media appearances on radio and television as well as hitting the studios as he readies to release new singles. From TVJ’s Smile Jamaica and HYPE TV’s Up & Live to Miss Kitty’s popular radio show Ruption on RJR94 FM, Vybrant spread the word of his music and his work.
His charismatic nature and positive vibes flowed effortlessly throughout the appearances, and his true talent shined when he performed his trophy tune.Currently boasting top ten spots on several charts, Ears Hard is a gripping tale of yet another person who has been mowed down by the gun. The song has hit home with a sense of realness, and since its late December release, has struck a chord with radio and sound system disc jockeys.Internationally, internet radio stations in Europe have taken a liking to the tune and the equally touching music video for the single is gaining popularity and increased rotation on television stations in the Caribbean, and on the internet as well.
“The video is on YouTube, where the fans have been logging on and watching it,” says the cultural singer. “Right now, the video have more than 10,000 views and it feels good to know that the fans like my work and I’m working on more songs so they can just look out for more from me very soon,” said Vybrant. The person, who would not heed the smart words of because they would not listen to wise words of advice, and is said to have quickly made its way into sound system and radio disc jock collections because of how real and possible the scenario Vybrant paints with each bar and note of the song.
With the release of his latest single, Andre 'Vybrant' Johnson is determined to use music as a way to reach the "Ears Hard" young people that have been sucked into the sub-culture of guns and violence in Jamaica. "Ears Hard," recently released by the Major Links label, is quickly garnering considerable rotation on stations within the Caribbean and overseas Reggae markets, giving a wide platform for Vybrant's anti-violence message.
Originally billed as 'hard-core' Dancehall deejay Squeechie Killer, Vybrant changed both his name and the direction of his life after serious medical issues steered him away from gangs and violence and toward the light of Rastafari. Today, the colorful and energetic Roots Reggae chanter is set to take on the task of using music to spread the Rastafarian messages of peace and consciousness, and guide young people away from the social-ills and pitfalls that Jamaica is desperately trying to combat.
Vybrant has developed his craft as a vocalist and song-writer, working with some of the islands most powerful producers including Bobby Digital, Computer Paul, Dean Fraser, Major Links, and Flava, among others. He has worked the stage with leading Roots Reggae acts like Luciano, Queen Ifrica, Tarrus Riley, Turbulence, performing at many of the islands top festivals and entertainment venues.
In December, Vybrant will take "Ears Hard" to the road, performing at several of the island's biggest Holiday events including New Generation on December 6th, Dean Fraser's live showcase of new talents that are predicted to be the new face of Reggae music; Reggae Fever on December 19th with Bounty Killer, Lady Saw, and many other of Dancehall's biggest superstars; Ocean Splash '009, a celebrity football (soccer) match featuring many of Jamaica's most popular entertainers on December 20th; and the annual Teen Splash concert featuring the top of the top names in Caribbean entertainment on December 26th.
Vybrant's "Ears Hard" music video will be featured on TVJ's Fiwi Choice entertainment program on Saturday, December 5th at 6:30pm.
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