Award
winning Jamaican songstress, talented, beautiful and extremely
passionate about her music, petite and 5'3, this
would
be the best way to describe Sophia Brown, known to all her friends as
THE SENSATIONAL “SB”!
Sophia
will be highlighting her year with a big date in the US on November
22, 2014, where the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Linkage Award winner
will join R&B/disco legend Melba Moore as a headlining performer
at the Lady Flava Radio Network Awards Show in Hartford, Connecticut.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to share stage with an R&B
legend like Melba Moore, who has not only given so much to the music
industry but is an acclaimed actress as well. I see this as a
tremendous opportunity for me to broaden my musical horizon and work
with a different kind of audience.
I am ready to rock the house”
stated Sophia. Brown is not only performing that night, but has also
been nominated in the “Best Female Lovers Rock Vocalist” category
which also honors hip hop, R&B, gospel, disco and dance-hall
artists. “It's always nice to be recognized for your work but what
makes this award even more special to me is that is is not coming
from the Jamaican diaspora so to speak but from the wider music and
film industry in the USA.”
2014
started with Sophia back in the studio working on her latest single
“Touch Me,” produced by Denver D Music, for her label “Music
Mecka Records” the first single of her upcoming 3rd
album. This single is distributed internationally on iTunes by Zojack
Worldwide. Her first performances of the year were in Jamaica before
hitting the international scene. She has also recently recorded the
single “We're Lovers,” with Los Angeles based artist Black Ice
and has shot the music video for that single before embarking on a
month long “Catch Me If You Can” US tour. This summer she
released a lovers rock ballad single about falling in love “Wide
Awake,” produced by Christopher Tyrell and distributed by Zojack
Worldwide.
Sophia
has also recently finished recording a new single with the Chilean
Band Gondwana, which will be released on their upcoming album later
this year.
Sophia
Brown's first position as a dance choreographer in 1986 on the
Appleton Estate Tour for Dance-hall Pioneers, opened the door for her
to showcase her musical talents with the Jamaican Tourist Board. This
was the fortuity that gave life to Sophia's dream of becoming an
International & Inspirational acclaimed Reggae Artiste.
In
1988, with a network of support she left her home of Parish St.
Elizabeth to live closer to Kingston the music capitol of Jamaica in
St. Catherine. The beautiful and talented Sophia, standing at a
petite 5'3" was extremely passionate about her music. She
persevered and knew that "every journey begins with a first
step" and it took her 3 years, but she finally realized her
passion and released her 1st recording, a single entitled "Jig
Me" Produced by Outta National in 1992. This gave Sophia her
very 1st local radio listener-ship, resonating well with reggae music
fans! This created an opportunity for Sophia to perform alongside
popular International Reggae & Hip-hop Artists Shabba Ranks, Lady
Patra, Frankie Paul, Richie Stephens & Doug E. Fresh in Montego
Bay the same month.
Sophia
destined to make music her life, had to endure numerous setbacks in
her career, only to make her stronger. But, nothing has deterred her
from fulfilling her
life's
dream of becoming an internationally acclaimed recording Artist. In
1992, Sophia performed in the famous "Reggae Sun Splash" in
Montego Bay. This sensational performance was greatly received
escalating her career, with the collaboration of renowned UK producer
Mad Professor. This collaboration set in motion this "Lovers
Rock Artiste" putting her on a roll. Initially, she landed a
recording contract with the Cayman Island Co. Strawberry Records,
which was later sold to CMI in 1995, until CMI declared bankruptcy.
This didn't put the cabash on Sophia, she remained focused
forming
her own record company called "Music Mecka Records" with
colleague Dale Dunkley, together they released a host of singles
during that time, including "Baby Tonight" and "Give
it up" which received favorable airplay.
Later
on, Sophia took to the road doing several tours both locally and
abroad, including NY, Arizona and Virginia. In 2002, in Norfolk,
Virginia, She performed with such greats as Snoop Dogg, Lil Kim &
Ja Rule. In 2007, on her return to Jamaica, Sophia recorded a single
entitled "Love You Pure" a Reggae/R&B track, "I
was inspired to write that song after listening to a friend's own
personal experience. It was a beautiful song that could have easily
been a Valentine's Day classic." said a smiling Sophia Brown. A
video for this single followed eventually finding its way on the
local and E.Strip Video Charts peaking at #3.
Sophia
continued recording and releasing other hit singles under her "Music
Mecka" label without Dale Dunkley, before releasing her first
album "The Spotlight" April 15, 2009. The album had an
official press launch and success began to knock on Sophia's door.
2009 found her "Weak to You" single, soaring to the top of
the local charts! She attempted to attract a younger demographic by
the release of her new single "Gimme That Good Love" and
video. Sophia was also nominated for the local EME Awards (Excellence
in Music & Entertainment) Awards, as “New Female Artist of the
Year” and while "Gimme That Good Love," single found its
way to the top of the CVM hit list Video Charts.
In
January 2010, Brown also met with kids from the Alman Town Primary
School in Kingston where she was invited to give a motivational
speech. She spoke about the importance of self-esteem. "Their
self-esteem is a very big part of anything they do," she
remarked, “when they have that, they can accomplish anything."
2010
through 2011 saw a steady increase in both local and U.S. promotional
activities for Sophia, with the release of her new singles "Let
It Be Me" produced by Cash Flow Productions, "Gimme That
Good Love" distributed by Universal Records and "Lovers
Rock" produced by her label "Music Mecka." "Gimme
That Good Love" made it to #19 on the BBS World Chart, "Let
It Be Me" hit N.Y. and South FL. Top 30 Reggae Single Charts,
and in the 100 Most Popular Songs, debuting her entry to the U.S.
charts. She also made the Top 100 songs for 2010 in N.Y & South
Fl. coming in at #100. Sophia charted in the Top 10 Urban, Chris
Coxson Reggae Top 10 on NY Radio and Top 50 Pop for Satellite,
College & Internet radio, marking her cross-over from Reggae to
Reggae-Pop. "Let It Be Me" hit a UK base chart as well.
Additionally, she created a cover version of the American R&B
star Betty Wrights' song “Tonight is The Night.” “Tonight is
The Night” made it to number one on Jamaica' s music charts, as
well as number one in TEN other countries! In 2010, Sophia once again
garnered a nomination at the EME Awards this time for “Best Female
Vocalist of the Year.”
Sophia
continues to climb the international charts and released her newest,
most successful and acclaimed album “Catch Me If You Can” on
March 28, 2012, distributed by Zojack Worldwide, it's a masterful
blend of Hip-Pop, Neo-Soul, and Hip-Reggae. Sophia transcended beyond
the borders of Jamaica to the International scene, and crossed genres
with her beautiful ballads such as “Love You Pure,” ”Weak To
You” and “I’ am a Rose.” Sophia had numerous press launches
promoting “Catch Me if You Can” in NY, Jamaica, Barbados at the
Reggae Festival, Los Angeles and many other locales. Monumentally,
“Catch Me If You Can,” found itself in the top 25 preliminary
rounds to be nominated for the “Reggae Album of the Year” Grammy
Award in 2013. Additionally, finding its way to #55 on the top 100
Reggae Albums on the iTunes chart. Later that year, she was nominated
for the Irawma Awards in South Florida
.
In
2013, Sophia's travels have taken her across the globe, journeying to
places noted for their music and art including, European capitals in
France & Italy using these cities and her fellow artists as a
palate on which to create her vision, while performing mind blowing
performances to those in attendance at her shows. “Everybody has
their own pattern, their own way of presenting, so it is up to you to
observe them so that you can better develop as an artist.” said
Sophia.
Additionally, Sophia is
sporting a new merchandise line marketing her clothing and accessory
products through Café Press.com, come check it out!
So
keep your eyes & ears out for “Reggae in Motion”, and your
feet to the floor for what Sophia has in store for you, in just a few
months more!
For
Booking Information Contact:
347-568-9509
And that's exactly what US-based Jason 'Jahson' Mitchell from GFAMM Entertainment did. He was very impressed and is now very interested in signing her to his label.
She has performed on a number of stage shows all over Jamaica, including Manchester Fiesta, Bash in the Valley, Fantan Mojah's Earth Strong, A St Mary Mi Come From, GT Taylor's Extravaganza and Tony Rebel's Rebel Salute, to name a few.
Leisa ( Empress Eko) claims to draw her inspiration to write and perform from deep down inside her very soul... her very roots to draw up positivity and livity for those who enjoy her music. 
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