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Young Boss Records comprises of two singers, Ricky “Zuky” Martial
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and Marlon “Kicks Off” George and a Musical Producer, Terrol Micheal
NEW STARS is a group of young talented
Norville. They plan to use their talent to enhance the music industry
individuals, founded by Mr. Marshall Degazon
and to create variety in St. Lucia. They would like to convey a message
whose aim was to create an avenue for young
to the youth of St. Lucia that there are other ways to express them-
people to use their talents on a bigger stage
selves other than violence. They also want the St. Lucians to know
in Saint Lucia.
that, like Jamaica for example, St. Lucia has budding artistes as well
The group specializes in dance as it is a common talent among the
and with music everyone can come together.
members however they are not limited to this as most of their member are skilled in other art forms namely acting, singing, choreography, visual arts, poetry, spoken word and graphic designs.
New Stars is in no way new to the performance arena, they have performed at the; National Youth Awards (2012 and 2013), Jazz events,
EJAZ ‘OCEAN” FRANCIS
Nina Compton Concert, Jete Dance competition and Youth Explosion.
This group has broadened their knowledge to a variety of dance styles
but specialize in Hip- Hop and Dancehall and has been noted for their
creativity and novelty with every performance. At present New Stars
has no rehearsal space and so they use public locations like the Derek
Walcott Square when the gates are open and Serenity Park. With
those challenges the group still manages to progress and entertain
their audience. “Because of the love we all share for dance and each
other we make magic.”
The aim of this group is to travel the world showcasing their talent
and representing their country.
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Ocean is a talented 18 year old poet. He
attended the Morne Du Don Primary school,
Entrepot Secondary School and the Nation
Skills Development Centre (N.S.D.C) also
a baptized member of the Seventh Day
Adventist church for five years. Ejaz began his journey with poetry
in 2012 during his last days of school when he fell in love with poetry
performances which he had seen on the television. It was then that
he realised then that he had a bit of talent and liking for the craft.
The name ‘Ocean’ , Ejaz defines as vast, deep with meaning and filled
with mystery which he believes represents himself perfectly. Ejaz
‘Ocean’ Francis would like to contribute to Saint Lucia by showing the
world that Saint Lucia has talent and by extension increase avenues
for tourism and poets like himself.
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This vibrant group is made up of three young
men who are currently unemployed but very
talented. They seek to express their talent
by singing. Most of the songs come from
life experiences and are based on life experiences. They have the love for music and are
trying their best to pursue it in the best way possible and in the best
way to make them successful. They would like St. Lucians to recognise
them as one of those groups doing music for fame but as one of
those that are really trying to change music in St. Lucia for the better.
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