MADDZART CARNIVAL: Lead Vocalist
D’ Lanlord: lead Vocalist
Ian Beach: Bassist
David Morgan : Drumer
Dale Nero : Keyboards
Jason Browne: keys/programer
kelon Belgreaves: Chief Engineer
Influences
In MaddZart's personal music collection, which consist mainly of local (St. Vincent and the Grenadines music) both soca and dancehall, you will also find a mixture of genres unique to any other. You will find from Morgan Heritage, Bon Jovi, Xtatik, Rupee, Atlantik, Krosfyah, Bunji Garlin, Peter Tosh, Beenie Man, Fugees, various styles of Latin music and so much more.
MADDZART is a complexed entertainer who came onto the scene with a bang as a young Vincy Dancehall King. He quickly developed into prolific and unstoppable song writer, producer and entertainer in St Vincent and the Grenadines and the rest of the Caribbean. The diversity of this artiste is astounding. His dynamic energy onstage as well as his lyrical ability are phenomenal. His credits include National Soca Monarch, National Ragga Soca Monarch, Entertainer of the Year, Band Leader of the Madd Symphony and teaming up with international Soca artiste Kevin Lyttle to write and perform the original version of Turn me on. MADDZART joined the local party band Blaksand in June 2000, and was part of the team that launched Blaksand’s album for Carnival that year. The album included his Soca smasher, ‘Town Song’. From the launch of this first Soca hit MADDZART immediately became a household name. His distinctive style, his outstanding performance and the unmitigated popularity of the song rocketed him to second place in the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Soca Monarch competition. This success quickly generated regional and international demand, and before year end, he would perform far and wide, from Barbados and Grenada, to North America and England.
The year 2001 proved to be even more successful for MADDZART, with his major hit ‘Poor People’s Anthem’. This gem, is testimony to MADDZART’s depth, and his ability to capture the emotion and reality of some facets of society and create a universally relevant cry for the suffering. This song earned him the title of first ever, local Ragga Soca Monarch, and saw the start of the unbridled upward spiral of MADDZART’s career. Another of his renowned songs is ‘Helicopter’, which never ceases to create a storm in clubs and fetes. Though facing tough competition, he easily secured the second place in the Soca Monarch competition and emerged among the top three the Road March competition. 2001 was also the year when he teamed up with Kevin Lyttle to pen and perform the international Soca/Dancehall hit Soca“Turn me on”.
In 2002 MADDZART once again managed to maintain his place in the top three in the Soca Monarch competition with his ‘Wind Song’. He also extended his artistic skills by writing, producing and arranging for an artiste that went on to place second in the Junior Soca monarch competition; he penned songs for two other Soca Monarch finalists in that same year.
In an encore worthy, breath taking performance, party goers and judges at the 2003 National Soca Monarch finals were captivated and stunned by his rendition of Motorcade “Bikers Anthem”. The song which secured him his first ever Soca Monarch crown after being most favored to win on a number of occasions. This excitement continued onto the streets for Jouvert, Monday street party and Tuesday’s Madi Gras placing him again in the top three for the Road March competition. Success continued as he was voted, (in a people’s poll) the 2003 entertainer of the year, and also finished third in the 2003 Raga Soca monarch competition.
His illustrious career is summarized as follows:
2000: 2nd Soca Monarch - Town Song
2001: 1st Raga Soca Monarch - Poor People’s Anthem
2nd Soca Monarch - Helicopter
3rd Road March - Helicopter
2002: 3rd Soca Monarch - Wind Song
2003: Entertainer of the Year - Hairoun Beer Music Awards
1st Soca Monarch - Motorcade “Bikers Anthem”
3rd Road Monarch, - Motorcade “Bikers Anthem”
3rd Raga Soca Monarch - Water
2004: 3rd Soca Monarch - Soldiers
2005: Debut Album The Madd Symphony Cat. HRCD004.
2006: Started his annual carnival concert W.O.W (Wild Out’n Wred)
Signed licensing agreement with VP Records for his Single “Jump wave”
Teamed up with Nelson Bloc’s Mass band and started his own All Inclusive section for Madi Gras
2007: Started his own musical band The Madd Symphony
After a lifetime of providing entertainment at all levels, and nearly a decade of Carnival and Soca performances, MADDZART has decided to embark on a journey to create a whole new experience for fans and patrons, with his 2008 carnival theme “The Madd Symphony Carnival”.
This new entertainment concept headed by MADDZART promises a stage show of international proportions, which will include stunts, lighting, dancing, special effects as well as the usual high
levels of energy and pulsating sounds. These 2008 carnival plans have been dubbed “Genesis, Exodus and Revelation and described as The beginning of a movement towards revealing the inner self; a birth of a musical exodus with very essential elements from MADDZART’s past musical ventures and experiences inclusive of new ideas and concepts.
MADDZART’s production and engineering skills are now being nurtured in his self owned recording studio: The Institute of Maddness; located at his residence, in Fountain. a project dedicated to not only making his own hits, but working with young and upcoming talents who may not be able to afford the fees of some of the major producers and recording studios. This studio is intended to be a hub for his new vision and movement “The Madd Symphony Carnival”.
Hey. Jus wanted to invite you to the biggest Carnival Party In Essex on the Saturday 23rd of August, At the Kursaal Function Suite. Southend-On-Sea, Essex.
On the night, will also be celebrating Ninsta's birthday.
DJs on nite are, Black Storm Entertainment, Firevoice Sound System, Duke Entertainment and DJ Harmkid. And a live perfomance by Gory on the night.
Playing the latest and sickest Dancehall, Soca, Rap, RnB, Bassline, Grime, Funky & S.A House.
Doors Open 9.30 and finishes 2.30, or later depending on hypeness.
Prices are £3.50 before 10.30 [ 1st 50 pple ] , and more after.
So hope to see you there. Arrive early to avoid disappoinment.
Here is our Annual TRINIFLY PROMOTIONS Boatride that everyone has been waiting for. If you were there for our previous show w/ Machel Montano & Friends @ Six Flags Great Adventure this past weekend, then you know how we do. On Sunday July 27th, 2008 we present to you the 3rd Annual Sea Splashment Boatride. We boarding the Elegant Half Moon @ The World's Fair Marina 125-00 Northern Boulevard Queens, NY 11368 in Flushing Bay (Cross Street 125th Street & Northern Boulevard / 7 @ Willets Pt. - Shea Stadium Off the Grand Central Parkway) @ 12 Noon. We set sail @ 12:30pm SHARP!!! Music provided by yours truly DJ Legin & DJ Stamina of Exclusive Vibes "The Versatile Sound", Foreign Bass, DJ 62, & Musical Mix w/ your host Captain Jason Benn. This is a 21 & older event. Advance tix are only $35 w/ a LIVE Rhythm Section on board, FREE FOOD, Discounted Cash Bar, FREE Parking, as well as lots of FREE Giveaways. For more info & directions log onto www. triniflypromotions. com, www. myspace. com/exclusive_vibes, or call 718-926-5975. Here are a few Ticket Outlets you can get tix from aside from any Trinifly member...
Gloria's II Restaurant 1148 Nostrand Ave. (Brooklyn) Spice Island Records 128-08 Liberty Ave. (Queens) Spice Island Records 4228 White Plains Rd. (Bronx)
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