OMEGA...
Diversity Queen

From time to time, a star from the twin-paradise of Trinidad and Tobago suddenly appears to dispel the mirth that T n' T is all about Calypso, Parang and Soca ... in addition to Steel Band. The versatility of the performing artistes - the likes of Ella Andell, the late Lord Shorty, The Gibson Brothers, the Mighty Sparrow, Marcel Montano and others - that have in no uncertain terms contributed towards the obliteration of this silly misconception have done so in the most remarkable fashion.

Already being hailed for her songwriting prowess, vocal brilliance, her honesty of expression and lyrical vision, QUEEN OMEGA joined some of the biggest and brightest names in reggae and dancehall ...  including BLVD, PNUMA TRIO, ALBINO, GANGA GIRL, STSG, GALACTIC, INDIA IRIE, SLY & ROBBIE, LYRICS BORN and others ... thrilling audiences in several locations of the staging of this year's EARTHDANCE FESTIVALS.

QUEEN OMEGA hails from San Fernando, Trinidad's second city. Encouraged by her mother (to whom she pays moving tribute on "Mama"), she began entering local talent shows from the age of nine, writing her own calypsos and even rapping on national television.

Later on she sang backing vocals for local producer Kenny Phillips; accompanying numerous top Soca acts both in the studio and on stage.

Raised in a musical family, she grew up listening to soul artistes like ARETHA FRANKLIN, ANITA BAKER and WHITNEY HOUSTON, as well as jazz and traditional music of Trinidad. Such foundations were to serve her well later on. Her favourites, however, were reggae and dancehall.

Inspired by the teachings of EMPEROR HAILE SALASSIE I, her songwriting skills soon blossomed; with roots and reality themes coming to the fore as her love of Rastafari deepened. It was on a trip to Jamaica with the SOLOMON BAND where she performed at the CARIBBEAN MUSIC EXPO in late 2000 that she met producer MICKEY D, who brought to London the following year for sessions that resulted  in  her  debut  set, "QUEEN

OMEGA". This was followed by several hit singles and a second album titled "PURE LOVE".

Early 2000 JET STAR released "AWAY FROM BABYLON": QUEEN OMEGA's third, and most accomplished album then. At the time of release, she was still residing within the MICKEY D's "Green House Family Circle".

With these three albums and many well received performances, QUEEN OMEGA has absolutely been blazing a trail for female roots reggae artistes. And she continues to do so with a brand new collection of tunes.

once again fully showcases her devastating ability to write to the point messages. Thus, QUEEN OMEGA is well on her way to creating a sort of consistency the roots side of reggae has never had from a female artiste.

Outstanding tracks are: "Salassie I Know", "Love Each Other', "Me Beg Yu", "Keep the Faith", "NO retire" .. the combination song with BUJU BANTON titled, "Perfect Combination" and the title track "Destiny".

Her distinctive voice, the conscious lyrics and some real good riddims - fresh originals, as well as do-overs - make "DESTINY" a must in everyone music collection ... and, a doubtless irresistible for DEE-JAYS: be they radio, club ... or, what ever!

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