by Howard Campbell
MIAMI – Amid frenzied expectation, Teejay launched I Am Chippy, his album, on February 8 at Circle Home in North Miami.
The occasion attracted common personalities resembling Honorebel and Oliver Mair, Jamaica’s Consul Common to Miami. They listened to songs from the 10-song venture together with Drift, its breakaway hit.
Earlier than heading to Costa Rica for a present, the Jamaican deejay spoke about his hopes for I Am Chippy, which has Shaggy as co-executive producer. He feels no stress to provide one other Drift.
“I by no means actually do di album to get a subsequent Drift however it’s music an’ when you promote di music it should attain locations,” the Montego Bay-born artist informed South Florida Caribbean Information.
He added that Dip (with Tommy Lee Sparta) and Star (that includes Jaydon and Quada) have the potential to duplicate Drift’s success.
Launched early final 12 months, Drift is Teejay’s largest hit. It’s presently #28 on the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip Hop chart, and #33 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
Teejay has earned reward from main city platforms resembling BET, which mentioned he has “crafted a novel sound that resonates with audiences globally.”
The stocky artist is nominated in seven classes at subsequent month’s Worldwide Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA), to be held on March 22 at Lauderhill Performing Arts Middle.
Recording Artist of the 12 months, Greatest Tune and Greatest Crossover Tune (with Davido) are three of the classes Teejay will contest.
