Join your host Diva Nikki Z next Monday as she interviews reggae icon Stephen Marley on the World Caribbean Countdown. The talented son of Bob has been in the business for decades. Now in his solo career he is at the top of his game. Find out what he's working on now. Don't miss this exclusive interview with Stephen Marley! Tune into BigUpRadio Dancehall Monday, Dec 26th and catch the show.
About Stephen Marley:
Born in 1972, the second son of Bob Marley, Stephen was dancing and singing onstage during his father and The Wailers' live shows (alongside older siblings Ziggy and Cedella) by the time he was old enough to walk. As a young boy, he stayed at home-as Ziggy and Cedella entered school-where he would shadow his father, mimic his speech and quickly fall in love with such future reggae anthems as "Lively Up Yourself." At seven, he began learning guitar on a nylon-stringed acoustic.
In 1979, he made his official debut when he, Ziggy, Cedella and Sharon-collectively known as The Melody Makers-cut their first single, "Children Playing in the Streets," followed in 1985 by their debut LP, Play the Game Right. Over the next decade, the group would follow in their father's footsteps, racking up Grammy awards and bringing conscious songs and one-love rhythms to every corner of the globe.
With his highly anticipated debut album, not only does the sound and soul of Stephen Marley come into vivid focus, but the 34 year-old artist is now inevitably stepping to center stage for the first time in his 27 year career. Appropriately, Mind Control is all Stephen and a cornucopia of the sounds and styles that he loves: a blend of reggae, rock, R&B, nyabinghi rhythms, flamenco and hip-hop. It's an album with the grit and flavor to rock old-school Kingston sound systems and slippery, waxed Miami Range Rovers alike.
About WCC:
World Caribbean Countdown is the brain child from the inventive mind of Radio Personality "Diva Nikki Z". World Caribbean Countdown Also know as WCC is a 3 hour program stemmed at presenting what music is getting the most play in the Caribbean. The chart presents all genres loved by the Caribbean Massive… Dancehall, Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B, Soca and even Alternative. World Caribbean Countdown not only counts down the hottest 25 songs loved by Caribbean's but it also gives the listener a broader spectrum of what other Caribbean's or Caribbean music lover's are enjoying across the continents. Every week on WCC we will be checking in with one of the top D.J's from all points of the Globe, Robbo Ranx from BBC 1xtra in the UK, G-Money from Homeboyz Radio in Kenya Africa even representatives from Canada, Japan and USA. In addition to the international check-in World Caribbean Countdown will also weekly, feature personalities from all the different Caribbean islands as they present local talent that deserves to shine.
Currently the program is broadcasted on islands like St. Thomas, Tortola, St. Croix, Turks & Caicos, St. Vincent & Grenadines just to name a few. In addition to the Caribbean Islands the show is also aired in Kenya Africa on Uptown 91.1fm, as well as over 5 sub stations in USA. With fun features like "What Did He Say" with comedian Johnny Daley, Riddim Driven where we display a hot new riddim release, Heat Seeker Tune of the day and in addition to that, each week we will check in with a celebrity from around the world! Celebrities like G-Unit, Sean Paul, Jr Gong, Yendi Phillipps, Collie Buddz, Ricky Blaze, Atheletes, Models, Producers you name it.World Caribbean Countdown is guaranteed to be a sure fire hit with music lover's of all race, religion, cultural backgrounds and walks of life. For full station listing as well as to listen to the show 24/7 online log on to www.WorldCaribbeanCountdown.com Host "Diva Nikki Z" Bio: Forward to www.DivaNikkiZ.com
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