From Right Here So

As promised, homegrown musical artistes are featured today. As these songs would not be familiar to non-Barbadians, I invite you to enjoy... 

During the Crop Over season, the focus is on soca, calypso and more recently bashment rhythms. However, it is not just our international musical exports who sing in mainstream genres. These are a few of the home-grown fusion specialists: 2 Mile Hill with a contemporary urban-pop sound; Philip 7's pop, rock/alternative sound; and of course, Pastor John Yarde's unique approach to gospel renditions. Here they are...

2 Mile Hill
This 5-member band changed their name from Nexcyx (pronounced Nex' Six) to 2 Mile Hill. They founded the local musical showcase Mahalia's Corner (Mahalia being the lead vocalist). To their credit, they have performed with international and regional artistes and have ventured as far as France and as near as the USA for performances. This is one of my faves by the group. 

                                        2 Mile Hill - It’s Over (Source: 2 Mile Hill, 2016)
Philip 7
Another hot local vocalist is Philip Scantlebury (known as Philip 7) who was the lead singer with the group Masala, and he plays guitar. When this rendition hit the airwaves, I was convinced it was a North American singer. Then I realised he was from 'right 'bout here'. "Beautiful Surprise" is an oldie but a goodie.

                                  Philip 7 - Beautiful Surprise (FierceMusic DerekBrin, 2007)

Philip 7 is also a featured vocalist on my fave Banks beer (the Beer of Barbados) commercial, usually featured during the month of Independence celebrations (November). Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the Banks Beer Anthem...

                                            The Banks Beer Anthem (Banks Beer, 2011)

John Yarde

I need no excuse to feature the work of Pastor John Yarde. His latest release, "Friends and Family" is an appreciation to everyone for their support. I had to hear it a few times before it grew on me, I must confess. Still, I dedicate it to all of you, my readers - in particular my repeat readers. I am thankful for everyone who takes the time to read my posts.

                                 John Yarde - Friends & Family Lyric Video (John Yarde, 2018)

'Til next time...