Yann Selo Seeks Reggae Buss With Ce’Cile‏

French born world music singer Yann Selo is seeking to break into the Jamaican music market with his latest collaboration with hot dancehall star Ce’Cile. The song called Call Me was produced at Big Yard in Jamaica with the video shot in France.

Call Me is the first single off Yann Selo’s sophomore album Melting Pot which is slated for an October 2011 release. Yann Selo describes the album as a melting pot of Reggae, Dancehall, Zouk and R&B. The video for Call Me was shot in France and directed by Arthur Valverde with Choreography by Sisley Loubet.

Yann Selo who was born in Paris of French Guyanese parents, brings a blend of different influences and builds his musical universe of varying colours based on the influence of his society and parents. The artiste is a very popular TV personality in French Guiana where he produces a show called Summer Dance Battle which is a show similar to Jamaica’s Dancing Dynamites.

Yann Selo recently travelled to Jamaica to select dancers for the show and will soon be selecting dancers from Surinam, Spain, Switzerland, Venezuela, Russia, and Martinique for this summer’s season

So far the French singer has worked with Christopher Birch for a song called Rain on my Window. And will soon be releasing the second single off his album called You Got It with Elephant man the video for which will be shot in August 2011.

Yann Selo believes that his collaborations with Jamaican artistes will bear fruit: “I consider my music as a melting pot of different types of sounds. I am a big fan of reggae music and I believe that Jamaican artistes are some of the best in the world which is why I decided to do these collaborations which have been very popular in Paris and in French Guiana”.

Look out for Yann Selo as he continues to bring the music of the Caribbean together.

Devon Jorge Sings Cover of John Henry Kurtz’s 'Drift Away'

Devon Jorge is one of the most promising, conscious and inspirational singers and songwriters to have emerged in recent times. Originally from the parish of St. Ann in Jamaica, he attracted attention upon the release of his debut single “Cold Heart”. But that was just a taste of what was to come.

He has come a far way since his days of working as a waiter. However he soon realized that the job was a bit overwhelming and later on worked as a bartender. While honing his skills as a bartender at the piano bar and lounge, it became evident that his shift was the main entertainment segment each evening.

He utilized his singing ability to impress his co workers and customers. It was encouragement from friends and co workers that initially led him on his musical path. He would later embark on formal training in playing piano before migrating overseas.

Devon would later join the Flex band which comprised reggae singer Glen Washington, Jr. Jazz and Timmy Love. The band performed throughout the Northeastern States for several years until he decided it was time to pursue other interests.

He began to explore the talents of his inspirations including reggae greats Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Garnet Silk, Beres Hammond, and rhythm and blues singer Marvin Gaye.

Devon Jorge has shared the stage with the likes of the late Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Tinga Stewart, Benjy Myers and Glen Washington. He also performed at Spring Break 2008 in Negril alongside the likes of Bounty Killer, Mavado, Beenie Man and Elephant Man among others. The video for his track Cold Heart was a hit on Suzie Q’s Video Alley Reggae Top Ten countdown and remained on the chart for several weeks.

In 2009 his piercing and message laced single Questions was a radio favorite in Jamaica and its accompanying music video charted on RETV MVP Top Ten Video Countdown as well as HYPE TV’s VTX Video countdown. Both songs continue to do well internationally in reggae circles.

Devon’s current singles include a cover of John Henry Kurtz’s Drift Away. A video for the track was recently directed by noted music video director Janelle Dyer. The song has been receiving left field treatment at radio in Jamaica and overseas.

Devon’s debut album is expected to be released in 2011.