LEFT: Kyle King’s “One Day Too Late” (number 9) and Rezza’s “Leap For Joy (number 16). Shown in the photo are the 2 artists, Kyle (left) and Rezza (right) who are engaged;
TOP RIGHT: Veola Sophia’s “100 Meters” was the number 2 Song;
BOTTOM RIGHT: Monique Terez’s “I Surrender All” was Number 1
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Nassau, Bahamas – Two new artists on the 2014 Top 20
Countdown by Inspiration with Keith of Island 102.9 FM grabbed the top 2 spots
while this year’s list includes 7 new artists.
“The highest ever to have singles on the countdown this year,” said
radio host, Keith Rolle.
Also chosen for best new artist of the year is the
young and vivacious Angelique Sabrina who recently released “I’m Ready” and towards
the end of 2014, debuted an album titled, “One For The People.”
Keith’s show “Inspiration with Keith” on Island 102.9
FM in Nassau, Bahamas has a wide audience both locally and abroad, not only in
the United States but also in 44 different countries. Keith started with Island
FM 11 years ago, and his Top 20 listing is in its 8th year as his
fan base continues to expand with Nigeria becoming his second largest market.
The
Top 20 Songs on Inspiration With Keith 2014 Countdown on Island 102.9 FM are:
1. Monique Terez – “I Surrender All”
2. Veola Sophia – “100 Meters”
3. Najie Dun featuring MDEEZ and
Showtime Shaddy – “How The Story Go”
4. Denzcil Rolle and Friends – “Setting
Up Medley”
5. Jonathan Farrington – “Second Chance”
6. Kingsley Kase – “Here”
7. C.R.E.A.M. International – “Echoes
In The Night”
8. Bishop J. Rodney Roberts and The
Apostolic Mass Choir – “Apostolic Medley”
9. Kyle King – “One Day Too Late”
10. Kemuel Gardiner – “You Did It All”
11. CJ Rolle and Rumah – “Only God”
12. Bruce Hyype featuring Monty G – “Wish
I Didn't Do It”
13. Sammi Starr – “There Is No Way”
14. Anna Calixte – “I Love the Lord”
15. Barz Noble – “Rockin' It”
16. Rezza – “Leap For Joy”
17. VMAC featuring Jonathan Farrington and
Regina – “Something Great”
18. Tamika Taylor – “Clean Hands, Pure
Heart”
19. “We Are One” - Featuring Lynn Terez
Davis, Simmone Bowe, Sammi Starr, Tamika Taylor, Kenyatta Taylor, Jonathan
Farrington, Nehemiah Hield, Christian Massive, Anna Calixte,Vanessa
Clarke, Richa Sands, Antoine Cunningham, Nadine Moss, Stacy Campbell, Joanne
Calendar, Lyrically Blessed, Najie Dunn, Stacs and VMAC
20. BFM Diplomat Singers featuring
Tracy Knowles – “Born Again”.
Keith explains,
“Although most of the songs chosen were of the gospel genre, my requirement
for my New Year Countdown is that the song should be inspirational and that all
artists from all genres are welcome to submit their work.”
The
7 New Artists In the Inspiration With Keith 2014 Countdown on Island 102.9 FM
are:
#1 Monique Terez – “I Surrender All”
(she is also nominated for a Cacique Award and will be performing live at the
January 2015 Awards)
#2 Veola Sophia –“100 Meters” (her song
was produced by Julian Believe)
#6 Kingsley Kase – “Here”
#9 Kyle King – “One Day Too Late”
#11 CJ Rolle and Rumah – “Only God”
#14 Anna Calixte – “I Love the Lord” (season 2 winner of 242
Untapped)
#16 Rezza – “Leap For Joy”.
“One thing that was evident for the
2014 countdown was the volume of high quality songs that were submitted by new
artists, across a number of genres. It has been a growing trend as production
tools become more accessible and more budgeting and planning goes into the creation
of these projects,” stated Keith.
Bahamian Pop Star Angelique Sabrina was the 2014 Favourite Artist of The Year, chosen by Keith Rolle and Island 102.9 FM, largely due to her work and album, “One For The People.” Shown in the photo is Keith Rolle, host of “Inspiration With Keith” that airs on Island 102.9 FM from Nassau, Bahamas. Photo by Azaleta Ishmael-Newry
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Angelique Sabrina: New Artist of 2014
Keith Rolle’s choice for New Artist of
2014 was Bahamian pop star, Angelique Sabrina who was chosen due to her
complete form of work that was representative of her efforts and her album
release to the general public. Consideration was given for quality of
songwriting, production and vocal performance. Angelique Sabrina’s debut
album, “One For The People” was remarkable with 16 full-length songs. “It is an
incredible album and one we proudly recognize,” he emphasized.
The countdown is ultimately a
reflection of the songs that are submitted for radio play to Inspiration With
Keith throughout the year. “I remember when it was a bit of a scramble to find
20 quality singles,” explains Keith. “Now we receive over 80 such singles, EPs
and albums a year, representing The Bahamas alone. Each year, the quality and
creativity improves by leaps and bounds.”
Submissions can be made by email to
klrmanagementgroup@gmail.com.
About Keith L. Rolle:
Music is a natural part of Keith’s life. He sang in his school and church choirs and
professionally with the Bahamas National Youth Choir. His
career has always involved music and the retail world. Keith joined the
Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards in 1998 and for 16 years, has served on
the organizational and executive committee. He has over a decade of extensive
experience in music retail, radio broadcasting as host of Inspiration with
Keith on Island 102.9 FM since 2003. Keith founded KLR Management Group Ltd. In
2011, a boutique music career management firm designed to develop, manage and
distribute brands. In 2014, Keith entered his third year as a Marlin award
judge and he recently the launched BOOM Magazine, an e-zine committed to
showcasing rapid growth in the music, culture and faith of The Caribbean.