SOPHIA SQUIRE
BIOGRAPHY
Karen Sophia Squire, singer, songwriter, producer, composer, arranger, was born in Spanish Town where she grew up with her parents and five siblings .She attended the Crescent Basic School, Crescent All Age (now Crescent Junior High), Eastern School of Commerce and the Undergrad College.
She started writing songs from an early age but did not allow anyone to hear them. She would listen to her mother sing and play the guitar. Sophia was inspired by her mother’s love of music. After giving birth to her daughter Shantay, Sophia finally decided that music would be her calling and she would need professional guidance. She went to the popular Miami Vice recording studio in Spanish Town where she worked with producers Kenneth Rose, Phillip “Bully” Williams, Owen, “Drummy” Dalhouse recording engineer “Angel”. “Bully” discovered that Sophia had great potential as a songwriter and encouraged her to take advantage of her talent.
SOPHIA was introduced to keyboardist Keith Hamilton, who asked her to join Blacque Silk, an all female singing quartet. Blacque Silk performed at weddings, barbeques and other functions to much acclaim.
Around 2000, Sophia got an opportunity to tour with Reggae icon Gregory Isaacs. She would work with the Cool Ruler for five years.She fondly remembers the days touring with Isaacs vividly recalling the first show on which she appeared with him in St. Maarten. This experience provided her with irrefutable evidence of the alluring power of Reggae. The tour took her to a number of other Caribbean islands and Brazil and provided her with a fascinating opportunity to own her craft.
She recorded at Rudolph Morrison’s High Fence Records where she had four releases: “When You Rise”, “No Rubba Dub”, “Something Special” and “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”. She would later leave High Fence studios and started recording and performing with such artistes as Paul Elliot, Jah Mason, Lutan Fyah, Fantan Mojah, Glen Washington, Warrior King, Andy Livingston, Luciano and Richie Spice. Sophia has graced the stage of such major events as Sting, East Fest, Reggae Sumfest , and Rebel Salute. Sophia met Shane Brown, of Juke Box Productions through a friend Audley ”Breddi” Allen who would eventually become her manager. She recorded a song entitled “Bloody Murder” for Brown which was well received overseas. She then started to do many recordings which then lead her to do major performances as a solo artist on annual events such as Reggae Sumfest , Follow the arrow, Manchester Fiesta and many more events around town. Her most memorably performances would be Reggae Sumfest 2010, as this event would give her adequate time to do a great set.
Sophia currently has over 30 recordings from which she will choose the tracks for her début album. The recently released “Nature” and “Nah fight ova no man” that was produced by manager Breddi is getting major play locally and overseas with great feedback “Everyday it’s The Same (Rat-ta-ta-ta-tat)”. “What we gonna do” and “slow Motion” are some of the ‘must listen to tracks’ from this very talented singer and performer. Sophia is a strict adherent to her personal motto “Live love and let Peace Reign”. When quizzed on the guiding principle of her professional life Sophia thoughtfully responded: “Give it your all”.
Brand New Singles From Fast Rising Female Reggae Singer Sophia Squire
With Singles Like:
1.Nature's Calling Remix feat. Tarrus Riley(prod. by Tremor Maddanize/Bredroc Music)
2.Find a way(prod. by Zj Sparks-Twelve Nine Records)
3.Nature's calling(prod. by Tremor Maddanize/Bredroc Music)
4.Nah Fight Ova no man(prod. by Bredroc Music)
5.Love(Don Corleon Records)
6.Sweet Reggae(prod. by Jah Snowcone Ent.)
DOWNLOAD ALL TRACKS HERE
http://www.mediafire.com/?pae1ft5jg0tfyFor More Info Contact: 1-876-432-0895 or email breddiaa@gmail.com
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