Ophlin Russell, whose stage identify is Sister Nancy, says she is rearing to present dancehall followers within the tri-state space a musical deal with of her “Thriller Dance” on June 14 on the Compound, 190-01 Linden Blvd., St Albans, Queens.
Sister Nancy is presently in Toronto, Canada, to carry out on the launch of her documentary, “Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story,” on Jan. 31.
The “Bam Bam” DJ stated the occasion will even function singer Everton Blender, DJs Roundhead, Woman G, and her legendary brother Brigadier Jerry in what guarantees to be a historic occasion.
“You realize, it has been a very long time since my brother and I haven’t labored collectively. It’s gonna be a particular, particular factor,” she advised Caribbean Life on Tuesday.
Jamaican-born leisure publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, who will attend the occasion, additionally advised Caribbean Life that Sister Nancy is “the primary feminine dancehall DJ and one of many dominant feminine voices for over 4 many years.”
The New York-based Turner stated Sister Nancy has had international success with singles “One Two,” “Cash Can’t Purchase Me Love,” “Transport Connection,” and her 1982 hit “Bam Bam“ for producer Winston Riley.
Turner stated “Bam Bam“ is a “well-known reggae anthem and essentially the most sampled reggae track of all time.”
In 2014, “Bam Bam“ was included in a Reebok TV business, “which led to even larger recognition,“ Turner stated.
When requested about her journey within the music trade, which began within the late Seventies, Sister Nancy stated, “I received’t complain as a result of God has been good to me, and I’m grateful.
“I carry out nearly each weekend everywhere in the world,“ she stated. “I’ve been to China, Europe, Australia, Rome, Indonesia, and will likely be in Dubai quickly.
“I don’t know what I’m doing proper, however it’s working and it’s getting higher, so I can’t complain,“ Sister Nancy added. “I believe it’s the standard of my performances and my dedication as a result of I’ve by no means missed a present.”
On Brigadier Jerry, also referred to as “Briggy,“ famend for his hard-hitting lyrics and improvisations, Turner recalled that “Jerry discovered success with recording 5 albums that comprise hit songs like ‘Jamaica Jamaica,‘ ‘What Sort of World,‘ ‘Armagideon Fashion,‘ ‘Each Man a Mi Brethren‘ and extra.”
In 2022, the veteran deejay was topped “King“ by New York-based leisure entity Irish and Chin in recognition of his contribution to the Jamaican music and sound system tradition.
“That is Nancy and Briggy’s first efficiency collectively in a few years, so it shouldn’t be missed,“ Turner stated.
