DANCE LIKE A JAMAICAN

 "WE LIKKLE, BUT WE TALLAWAH" Is a phrase that Jamaicans have used for many years; refering to the size of our country, and the major impact we've had on the world. Let us travel back in time and take a look into Jamaican dancing, Jamaican dancers have been sharing the art form with the world for many decades; from Skanking to the newest dance craze one drop. Dancers like Bogle have been seen on many stages entertaining audiences showcasing his fancy footwork's and skillful hand movements; wacky dip and Bogle are two of the most popular dance moves to have hit big outside of Jamaica both created by Bogle himself. Thanks to acts like Elephant man who have had many international collaborations; one of which includes rapper Lil Jon, with the song "get low" where Elephant man skillfully displayed move after move such as "signal the plain" to "pon di riva pon di bank"; even track and field world record holder Usain Bolt; who is not only famous for burning up the track, but also for his victory dances. Bolt was featured on the Jonathan Ross show in the UK where he showed him a couple of moves such as the "sweep", and "no linga" where they both had a great time on the show.

In this new era of social networking; a viral movement can be spawned at anytime. We have seen people from all walks of life take to the interenet creating videos of our moves for which has gone as far as music videos, movies, international dance competitions such as Dancing with the stars and Americas next dance crew and more. Even Japanese dancers have come to live in Jamaica to study our movements, If your a regular at hot spot like Waddy waddy which maybe considered a rough spot to most you'll see lots of nationalities trying to make their way to the video light to dance on camera for mixtape videos that circulate around the world to 0ver 8 million people a week on youtube; you'd be amazed that they have studied the art form paying their respect with perfection.

The truth is to dance like a Jamaican you have
to feel it from deep with in, because we

dance from a deeply rooted place in our souls with a genuine love for our Reggae/Dancehall music.  

Road Show Ja caught up with professional dancer Kimiko Versatile; Choreographer for a one on one.

DD: What is your view on Jamaican dancing around the world?

KV: Jamaican dancing especially Dancehall is becoming more, and more popular around world as we speak. I've seen an increase in tourism visiting our Dancehall sittings in kingston to see and learn our dance moves. They have also started to book Jamaican dancers for workshops, and shows worldwide.

DD: What is the reception like when you go to other countries and preform?

KV: Everywhere I go people love, and appreciate Jamaican vibrant dances, and culture so much. I represented the Edna Manley College in an Antigan festival in 2007, and we got standing novation for our performance. They explained that we dance with so much passion and energy, and we are real to our Arfo-Centric culture.

DD: We have seen Yendi Phillips have success with her workout video "In the dance Jamaica" where she used the latest dance moves from Jamaica to attract patrons; so with the world going crazy over Jamaican dancing can we expect a dance video from you any time soon?

KV: I have made numerous amount of dance videos, and posted on Youtube, including a video of me dancing when i was six months pregnant. Because of this people are now booking me for dancehall workshops in Russia and Europe. I am sure that ill be posting alot more videos showing our dance culture.

DD: What do think is the main reason why people around the world are so drawn to our style  of dancing?

KV: I think that people are drawn to our type of dancing because of the African feel to it, and the creativity of it. They are also drawn to it because of our music (Reggae and Dancehall) so by them gravitating to our music they have to gravitate to our dances too. Its foreign for most of them and they are excited about the creative and dynamic ways in which we use our bodies to show our art and culture.

The world is watching, and is totally captivated by our every moves let us keep the flag flying high and continue to feed them with our god given creativity.

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AISHA DAVIS "SEX SYMBOL"

Aisha Davis singer, song writer, dancer and actress have truly experienced what it means to have toured the world. This island diva have cover the globe touching exotic lands like Africa, Japan, India, France, Italy, and Egypt, and let’s not forget our neighboring Caribbean islands; giving them a chance to see her in action. The talented young diva has also had the opportunity to share the stage with acts such as; Kymani Marley, Cocoa Tea, Alborosie, Shaggy, Jimmy Cliff, and more; to venues of sometimes more than 200,000 reggae loving fans. In 2012 Aisha killed a particular performance at the Geel Festival in Belgium with the one and only Shaba Ranks exciting fans with her soulful vocals and sexy dance moves.

When not on the road touring the world she spend her free time in the studio working with some of Jamaica's finest producers such as; Tony Kelly, Bobby Digital, Donovan Germaine, Steven 'Lenky' Marsden, Kirk 'Kirkle dove' Bennett, Ward 21 music, just to name a few; if your familiar with this list of super producers you know they only work with the best. Aisha has blessed us with songs like Murder, Say my name, Show me, Critical, Shake it, Love SOS, My loving, Hungry for you, drunk off your love, Someone Loves you honey with Anthony B that was featured on BET, and saw great international success. Aisha has new collaboration hitting the streets soon with none other than Grammy award winner Bounty killer.

With over 5 Million hits to her name on Google, 10 million views on her over all Youtube content; Aisha Davis show no signs of slow down, in this booming cyber market; hopefully her team has capitalize on it by making attempts to harness her content for monetization which will defiantly lead to more download sales. Road Show Ja contacted Aisha for a little Q and A session.

DD: What does it mean to you to be a well-traveled artist?

AD: I feel blessed to be able to travel the world over; sharing my music. It’s an eventual part of the art form, but not everyone is able to travel so I don’t take it for granted. I love to travel and experience new cultures and share mine and my music.

DD: What was it like performing with some of reggae and Dancehall greatest?

AD: It is always great to perform period, but it is humbling to share a stage with some of the greats. It’s an eye opener for things to come and learning experience as well which has helped me to be a better performer.

DD: With more than 10 million views on you tube and 5 million hits on Google what are your plans for the cyber world?

AD: As it relates to the cyber world; I don’t have any plans really except to put out more videos, including live performance videos, and just to keep it real as it relates to Aisha Davis (Island Diva) the brand.

DD: How does it feel like to be a certified sex symbol with all the comments you receive on line?

  

AD: Wow! Lol! Sex symbol! I won’t lie; it feels good. I take care of myself and keep in shape so when others see; and show their appreciation I feel good because I inspire others to try and do the same. 


Roadshowja would like to say congratulations to Aisha Davis the sexy Island diva; on all her international success we have no doubt that there is many more to come her way.  Keep you eyes and ears out for her, and be sure to follow her on facebook, instagram, and twitter @aishadavismusic. 

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SOPHIA BROWN ON THE MOVE

Sophia Brown

Sophia Brown maybe considered one of the hardest working artist in the reggae/Dancehall industry, show casing her work around the world in such places like, Dubai, Israel, France, Australia, Italy, and many more; rocking festival crowds of over 100,000 people.  For over a decade Sophia have wowed us with songs like; Catch me if you can, Tonight is the night, Give me the good love, Love you Pure, I’m a rose, and Weak to you. Receiving great review from radio stations, and fans around the world; In 2009 she was nominated for an EME Awards for "best new female artist”; then in 2013 she was nominated for Irawma awards for her internationally renowned compilation “Reggae in motion”.

After “catch me if you can” found itself in the top 25 preliminary rounds to be nominated for the “Reggae album of the year” Grammy Award in 2013, Sophia’s team has been determine to get the Grammy nomination now more than ever, So they wasted no time dropping two new singles “Sugar Cane” and “Touch Me”; following suite with a video for “Touch Me”; which they premiered on Jamaica’s hottest entertainment channel; Hypetv where they plan to gun directly at Jamaica and the diaspora as a whole; with plans to take it on the road leaving no stone upturned, and road Show Ja will be watching closely. Both singles will be distributed by Zojack and made available on ITunes

We caught up with Sophia to see what she thought of 2013, and what she has in store for 2014? “2013 was a good year for me musically; extending the brand Sophia brown in a good way leading into the New Year 2014 kicking off with two new singles touch me and sugar cane. The video for touch me is getting all the attention I hoped that it would receive; so for 2014 more new music, more new videos; as I continue to work on a new album, and I look forward to fulfill all the performances that I have scheduled”. Sophia Brown.

Road Show Ja wishes Sophia Brown all the best for 2014 and remind fans to follow  her on sophiabrownmusic.com, facebook, twitter, and other social network sites.  

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REBIRTH OF THE RYNO

The stage was set kiprich; ready for war; he  looked into the crowd and commanded their respect; as if he was the Don gagon himself ready to take Sting for another year. Unbeknownst to him Black Ryno had a different idea of how the night would go down, and once he touch the stage the crowd knew this would be a night to remember; in the space of three exchanges Ryno had stolen the crowd leaving kiprich in dismay, but he would not go down without a fight. Ryno stayed on the attack until the crowd named their victor; Black Ryno. Sting 2012 may not have worked out in his favor, but he returned to Sting 2013 with blood in his eyes and slayed the returning champion leaving him wondering what hurricane just pass through; Ryno showed jam world that he is indeed the stinger; clutching to his new belt, as if this was only the beginning. 

Ryno seems to be at the top of his game; and Road Show Ja is sure that he has many challengers; looking to make a name for themselves in the industry headed his way. One of which is newcomer Gage who has been trying his best to gain Ryno's attention; Gage in a recent interview on ER called Black Ryno the “Dancehall Football”; Road Show Ja reached out to Ryno to see; if he had a response; Rhino said “Gage is a good artist, but is no match for my wittiness, and tends to live in Tommy Lee’s shadow”. We may have to wait till Bring the sting 2014 to see if Gage gains any momentum with Ryno or will his shots become the echos of his own voice as it did with Tommy Lee. 

Black Ryno is ready to attack 2014 with no mercy; he recently released two new singles; Blessing, and Bicycle; of which he recently shot a video for Blessing, that will be hit television very soon. So make sure you follow Black Ryno on; YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Road show Ja will be watching as the year progresses keeping you in the know #igotmyeyeonyou.

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