Qyor likes to ‘Be High’
answering that call, and what
has resulted is this high frequency
smooth bop that promises
to be a summer smash,”
she added. “The relaxing melodies
blend exceptionally well
with the soulful nature of the
instrumental, which is produced
by Staxx.
“Here, we can see Qyor
explore some of the trappings
of his every day high life in his
initial verse while also using his
vocals as the bridge between
Kranium, himself and Dexta
Daps,” Tomlinson continued.
From high-pitched musings
about being elevated to the
concept of stardom, and even
entertaining romance, Tomlinson
said “Be High” is “layered
but loses none of its musicality
in the process.
“The skill with which Qyor,
Kranium and Dexta Daps readily
flow from one melody to the
next is remarkable,” she said.
“Somehow, they manage to
harmonize and merge each of
their sonic signatures into the
track seamlessly, as if they’ve
been collaborating for years –
something which is perhaps
partly a product of genuine
friendship between them, and
year, and added that during the
pandemic of 2020 “we all hoped
that everything would be back
to normal.”
Well, the time has come,
and the Global Glamor Runway
Show at the multi-Purpose
Sports Complex, Tortola, BVI,
will display some of the best
designers, and where the awardwinning
couturier is all fired up
to bring the audience to its feet
with his new and exhilarating
collection.
He said due to the fact that
he had so much time on his
hand in 2020 after the coronavirus
sidelined the fashion
affair, he is ready with the 2021
collection, that he put all of his
energies into.
“I wanted to use bright colors
for this season and I wanted
it to be more edgy. The cuts
are sexier and playful with
flowing beach cover-ups,” said
Brooklyn-based designer, who
is known for elegant evening
gowns and cutting-edge swimsuits.
With the stage now set, Gary
is poised for what is expected
Caribbean L 24 ife, JULY 2-8, 2021
to be a thrilling production,
packed with some of the best
and brightest collections, ready
to harmonize with the sun,
surf, and beautiful beaches of
the British Virgin Islands.
Gary who was featured in top
publications including Woman’s
Wear Daily, NY Daily News,
Caribbean Life, Essence Magazine,
Unchain Magazine, British
Pride, and She Caribbean, has
said that his fashion philosophy
encompasses the totality of
being a woman — the clothes
and the woman become one.
The master craftsman’s
ready-to-wear collection, has
graced the runways of New York
Fashion Week, Brooklyn Fashion
Weekend, Caribbean Fashion
Week, Style Week Jamaica,
Barbados Fashion Week and St.
Kitts Fashion Week.
The Black Entertainment Television
(BET), Rip The Runway
and VH1 fashion show alum,
will be joined on the runway
by Sergio Hudson, a Bravo TV’s
“Styled to Rock” contestant,
who worked with celebrities
including Miley Cyrus, Kelly
Osbourne and Pharrell Williams.
As well as Yumi Katsura,
by Paulette Cleghorn, Designer
Couture & Bridal Swimwear,
Sai Sankoh, Resort Collection,
Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons,
Sportswear, and Carlton
Jones, Fluid Designer Collection,
among others.
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Conkarah into global success,”
said BMG on Monday.
Written by Conkarah and
produced by Unomas and
DJ Mafi (Sick Wit It Crew),
“’Papaya’ is an irresistible
feel-good tune with an
infectious production that
captures the intoxicating
rhythm of island sounds
and provides the perfect
soundtrack to a summer
escape,” BMG said.
Directed by veteran
director Javier Romero
(Akon, Farruko, DJ Khaled),
BMG said the vibrant
“Papaya” visual “transports
you to a tropical
oasis with feel-good vibes
full of fun and groove,
backed by bouncy chords
and exotic melodies that’ll
get you on your feet.”
Having surpassed a
combined two billion global
streams and topping
charts in over 23 countries,
with diamond, platinum
and gold certifications
in Mexico, Canada,
India, Netherlands, and
Norway, BMG said Conkarah
has emerged as “a
musical force to be reckoned
with.”
Hailing from Kingston,
the Jamaican capital, BMG
said Conkarah is bringing
disparate cultures together
with his vibrant brand of
“Island Pop” — “a colorful
concoction melding reggae,
dancehall and harmony
with classic songwriting,
tropical rhythms and
irreverent good humor.”
“’Banana’ featuring his
fellow Jamaican, international
reggae singer/
producer Shaggy, proved
a chart-topping global
smash, fueled in part
by the hugely popular
#BANANADROP dance
challenge, including videos
by such celebrities and
top influencers as Jason
Derulo, Charli D’Amelio,
Nicole Scherzinger, Chiara
Ferragni, Neymar and
Addison Rae,” BMG said.
“With ‘Banana’ still
breaking records, Conkarah
is ready to follow it up
with yet another flavorful
single, ‘Papaya (Sick Wit It
Crew Mix),’” BMG added.
Guyanese-American fashion designer, Roger Gary, on the
runway with a model wearing a piece from his Aqua Couture
swimwear collection. Roger Gary Designs
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partly due to the initiative of
Qyor in orchestrating the fated
collab.”
“What I felt when writing
this song was a high I could not
put into words first,” Qyor said.
“That bright dancehall mixed
perfectly with the warm old
school XOUL (exotic soul).
“I opened my mouth and it
was as if the song was already
there — high off music, high
off life, high off gratitude
and, of course, the sativa,” he
added.
Tomlinson said the upbeat
foundation of the track, combined
with its smooth soulful
intonations, “peg it as
something almost completely
other than dancehall or reggae
– something more akin to
a fusion of these, among other
genres: a personalized musical
fusion that Qyor has patented
as XOUL.”
“This single is a crystallization
of the musical philosophy
that Qyor has developed over
the years and has decided to
put forward as his contribution
to the evolution of Jamaican
music,” she said. “’Be High’
is poised to become one of
the most timeless go to songs
for relaxation, recreation, and
even pleasure.
“It’s almost meditative in
its commitment to a smooth
peaceful vibe, which is executed
well,” Tomlinson added.
“The appeal of a song like this
is universal to say the least,
and the grace with which the
music is handled productionwise
makes it perfect for almost
any situation.
“This song comes as a kind
of reminder and encouragement
in a time where living in
a pandemic has become very
stressful for many,” Tomlinson
continued. “This track encourages
listeners to take a moment
and rise above it.”
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Summer
Sizzle BVI
Dancehall singer, Qyor. Romario Rodney (@r8mediaja)
Conkarah
releases
a summer
groovy hit