This Saturday, August 27, 2016 the world renown reggae concert series We Are Reggae features reggae royalty, the prolific hitmaker Tanya Stephens. Tanya Stephens born Vivienne Stephenson caught her big break in 1996, when her ladies anthem, Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet caused quite a stir. Soon after, she began working with acclaimed producers such as Barry O’Hare, Bobby “Digital” Dixon, Harvel “Gadaffi” Hart, Dave Kelly and Tony Kelly. Future singles followed, including Draw Fi Mi Finger, Freaky Type, and Cry and Bawl, as well as the full-length releases Too Hype in 1997 and Ruff Rider a year later. Stephens also contributed backing vocals on Garnett Silk’s 1998 release Journey.
She then moved to Sweden and began recording a series of alternative rock tracks. Unhappy with her new direction, she returned to reggae in 2004 with Gangsta Blues and its big hit single Boom Wuk. The ambitious Rebelution appeared in 2006 with female empowerment as its focus. Stephens has six full-length albums to her credit, including her masterpiece Gangsta Blues which was released on the VP Records insignia. An engaging performer, voice of our women, brilliant lyricist, Tanya Stephens continues to tour the world from Bangkok to New York.
We Are Reggae also presents Evin Lake, out of Port Antonio. Launching his career at a tender age in the early 1990’s, Evin, then known by his government name Kevin Clarke cover the R. Kelly classic Girl I’ll Be There and served notice that he can hold his own in this extremely competitive industry. He went on to work with top flight producer Barry O’Hare where his original compositions He’s Alive and I Don’t Want to Lose Your Love were released on O’Hare’s X Rated Label. Singles were also done with Earl “Chinna” Smith of Bob Marley and Wailers fame as well as a stint with Bobby Digital. In 2007, Evin Lake dropped his hit single Come Go With Me, a cover of Teddy Pendergrass’ classic, produced by Othniel ” Taddy P ” Campbell, which entered and climbed reggae charts across the globe.
“We Are Reggae is back, bigger and better than ever. We are elated to feature the mastro the iconic Tanya Stephens on our stage. We are also happy to present Evin Lake who is also a great performer. We thank our fans for their patience and support.” said Peter Lloyd, one of the three originators and owners of the We Are Reggae concert unplugged series, which includes Patrick Casserly and Orlando Maxwell.
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