New York, NY (gMusic Label Group) - The Jamaican musical influence is usually cyclical when it comes to the genres popularity in the United States. Recording artists and the music itself tends to come and go. Artists like Shabba Ranks,
Maxi Priest and Patra ruled the charts in the late eighties and early ninetieswhile stars like Sean Paul,
Beenie Man and
Shaggy are the more current hit makers.
Now a new artist, Leroy Dehaney aka Krome, is ready to make his mark on the international music scene. With sounds that encompass reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and R&B, Krome, a diverse and talented visionary, is poised to be as large and influential as the aforementioned names.
Hailing from St. Thomas, Jamaica and growing up in Port Antonio, Krome comes from a very large family of seven brothers and sisters, and a single mother who helped to instill both musical and spiritual values in her son. As a member of her church choir, KROME moms shared with him her love for music. He also aligned himself with many of the local musicians and talent shows around numerous Jamaican cities.
After years of struggle and a life of ups and downs in his homeland, Krome decided to come to the U.S. and bring his music to American audiences. I love Jamaica, which will always be my home, says KROME. But moving to the United States has allowed me greater opportunity. It is really giving me a chance to get my music out there.
Krome, a shining and metallic alloy, was an alias that Leroy decided to use when releasing this particular album. Of course, he has gone by other handles in the past, while performing other styles of music, but Krome (who also plays the piano, keyboards and guitar) believes that he has arrived at the right mix of songs, production and timing, with this current release titled, "Sting", on the gMusic label.
The album is a trove a potential hits for both the U.S. Jamaican and the global marketplace. Slated to be the kick-off single is the very smooth "Bust the Flex" (with its interpolation of the Main Ingredients Just Dont Wanna Be Lonely and a favorite of Krome's) or (already getting some early airplay) the infectious, title cut, "Sting", named after the Jamaican December concert that brings together Jamaican, U.K., and U.S. recording artists. Sting has been in the mixshows in the mid-atlantic, college radio, internet radio, and at various stations throughout Jamaica. Other album highlights are "Pimp", the sensual "Booty Licious" and "Gun Out", which utilizes the very familiar Spiderman theme as its musical backdrop. I like to think that my music is very different, says Krome. A lot of Jamaican music is hardcore, and this album isnt really that hard. There are a lot of guys who sell music in Jamaica but dont sell well to the American public. Im trying to reach a broader base.
Under the direction of music industry executive, Lindsay Guion, and gMusic along with the manufacturing and distribution team of Sony BMG, Krome is in a position to garner a great deal of success.
Now, is my time to shine, Krome says. Im in a different place. I always knew that I had the talent to do this. It was just a matter of getting with the right label, management and individuals who could give me that all-important break.
All songs Produced by: Leroy Dehaney
Executive Producer: Lindsay Guion
Co-Executives: Antonio Murchison and Garfield Martin
Mastered by: Mark Chalecki at Capitol Records, Inc. All songs were recorded at: Now Child Recording Studios, Jamaica, W.I.
World Representation: Guion | Partners
Legal Counsel for gMusic: Greenberg Traurig, LLP, New York, NY
Art Direction: Thornell Jones
Album Design: Doug Haverty
New Album contains the following:
1. "Zim Zim"
2. "Sting"
3. "Pimp"
4. "Down the Ally"
5. "Lady Ann"
6. "Player Hater"
7. "Clown Them"
8. "Like What You See"
9. "Durty"
10. "Booty Licious"
11. "Gun Out"
12. "Bust the Flex"
13. "Judgement"
www.myspace.com/kromeonline.com
