Caribbean Entertainment Magazine: Miriam Simone

Writer : Caribbean E-Magazine on Thursday, June 5, 2014 | 9:46 PM

Thursday, June 5, 2014

aving become a household name in the Dutch Caribbean island of Surinam and gained marginal recognition throughout the international Reggae music scene, Miriam Simone is relentless in her pursuit to share her message with the masses. Her latest single and video release entitled ‘Rivers’ is set to take her to new heights. The songstress whose hallmark is synonymous with positivity, upliftment and truth, also shares these sentiments in her latest single. According to a recent article published in the Jamaican Observer newspaper, Simone stated that she hopes ‘Rivers’ will inspire audiences to “show more love and respect for each other while valuing the beauty of Mother Earth”.

Rivers’ is the first single release from her debut English speaking album - Mount Zion, scheduled for release later this year. Mount Zion is produced by D ‘Decko’ Douglas and M ‘Morro’ Nijhove of Dredda Records, also known for productions such as the latest Liberation 20 EP from Ziggy Ricado. Simone and her production team were very cautious in selecting this as her successive release, hoping to build on the success of her previous project, ‘Dem A Chat’, which received international radio airplay and features on prime-time television throughout various Caribbean islands. It is also anticipated that with extra push in the mainstream media, across European, this project will break her into new markets and expose her to a wider fan base. So far ‘Rivers’ has been doing just that according to positive feedback from DJs and fans alike.

For more information on Miriam Simone visit www.dreddarecords.com or www.twitter.com/miriamreggae

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Writer : Caribbean E-Magazine on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | 10:33 AM

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Surinam Reggae Queen, Miriam Simone, is no stranger to the Reggae music industry. Over the years she has released several singles and videos, receiving marginal rotation. However, it’s the recent release of her latest track, “Dem A Chat”, which has scored rave reviews with disk jockeys and the media. “Dem A Chat”, has been in rotation on Irie FM, Hits FM (Jamaica) and many other stations throughout international Reggae/ Dancehall formats. Hot on the campaign trail, Simone has completed approximately ten radio interviews over the past month with stations such as Island Vibz Radio (St. Vincent and the Grenadines), Legend 107 Radio (USA), Hott 107.5 (Bermuda) and TDN Radio (Canada).

Simone’s formal induction into the Reggae music fraternity was initiated by the iconic Bobby “Digital B” Dixon, owner of Digital B music label, who also produces her music. For decades Digital B has amassed chart topping hits such as “Head to Toe”, “Wicked Ina Bed”, “Peenie Peenie”,“Cherry O Baby”; working alongside iconic artists such as Shabba Ranks and Garnett Silk. Simone’s latest single “Dem A Chat”, bears the hallmarks of such great production. The feisty single on a hard core one-drop riddim, sends a strong message with the opening lyrics: “Si di hypocrite dem a galang deh. Dem a chat, but still dem no know what a gwan”.

To-date Simone has shared stages with some of the most renowned Reggae artistes, such as Sizzla, Tarrus Riley and I-Octane. At the beginning of 2013 she was featured on the front cover of Back A Yardmagazine alongside Chronixx, Nomaddz and seven other artistes, highlighted as “Artistes to watch for 2013”. In March she scored a position on IFE TOP 10 Chart, with “Dem A Chat” holding 5th position, marginally behind Rihanna’s - “Diamonds”, Snoop Lion’s - “Lighters up”, Damian Jr Gong’s - “Affairs of the heart” and Sean Paul’s - “How deep is your love”.

In a press statement Simone said: “I give thanks to Island Fuse Entertainment for making it possible to have this interview and I hope the people will love my music”.