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The “lone bajan chantress”, Ayana John, who first entered  the entertainment scene by making the top ten in the Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2005, has shown her vocal versatility by putting out a number of songs ranging from hip-hop and r&b to soca.    Her latest release called ‘Guns ‘n Roses’ is a love song with a tantalizing reggae beat and an infectious chorus. 

A delightful combo of styles reminiscent of Tanya Stevens and Lady Saw sets Ayana apart from many other female artistes.  Many audiences have done a double take at this former beauty queen who can bring it raw and real and transition into smooth, sweet vocals at the drop of a hat.  These vocal qualities have earned her a nomination at the 2007 Barbados Music Awards, for the track ‘Bajan Story’ released with Buggy in September 2006 and produced by HitIsland Studio.  These qualities were also the vehicle which took her to Digicel Reggae on Hill 2007 as one of only two female artistes

slated to perform at the event.

In addition to her many talents Ayana is also a competent songwriter, having written the lyrics to 99% of the songs she has released.

2005

Digicel Rising Stars Top Ten Finalist

Released single ‘Everyone Falls’ for Crop Over – Deepu Panjwani and Terry Arthur.

-       Featured on ‘Charismatic’ with Skinny Fabuluous - Deepu Panjwani and Terry Arthur.

-       Released ‘Suits Me Fine’ with Mastermind Studios

Opened for Machel Montano at Jeans fete.

Opened for Destra Garcia at Glow fete.

2006

Released single ‘Nostalgic’ for Crop Over – produced by Deepu Pangwani

Released single ‘Bajan Story’ with Buggy, which received Barbados Music Award nomination for

best Reggae / Dancehall single

Wrote and performed ‘Bleed’ for the soundtrack for the local movie, ‘Flight of the Mongoose’ – produced by Fabian ‘Minim’ Worrell

Released ‘Cravin’’ performed with Damian Marvay on the Soca Smash Up Vol I produced by Worrell Brothers.

Opened for Gyptian and Chuck Fenda at the Gymnasium

2007

Released single ‘Capitalize’.

One of the opening acts at the Bounty Killa and Movado show, February, 2007

Performed new reggae single ‘Guns and Roses’ at the Digicel Reggae on the Hill 2007 – produced by CRS Music along with HitIsland Studios.

Works in Progress

Six songs in the works for the upcoming Crop Over season.

Pending release of music video for ‘Guns ‘n Roses

Official release of Guns ‘n Roses

Stay tuned……………..!

Extras

Former Miss Barbados Bikini 2005

Miss Caribbean Fiesta 2006 – Canouan, St. Vincent

First runner-up – Miss Barbados Universe 2006

Source:  http://www.myspace.com/ayanajohn