Kemet Riddim – Queens In The Arena / Nico Star Music

The indie label, Nico Star Music, launches the all female Reggae infused album “Queens In The Arena-Kemet Riddim”. Having an international flair with stars like Nadine Sutherland “It Takes One”, Pam Hall “What Yu Gonna Do” and Lady Ann “This Yah Route.”Jamaica’s new female dee-jays Empress Priscilla from Waterhouse and Isafire from Stony Hill, were invited to join the all star line up.The UK’s and Billboard accomplished singer Helen Rogers and new artist Dionne Reid, have also made their contributions, while Canada’s Vonnii showcases her talent. Hailing from the Big Apple of New York City are rising stars Chyna Nicole, Dionne Blaize and Michibella. South Florida’s upcoming singer Novel-T also is highlighted and Virginia’s own Lisay adds her southern touch. Tania Nicole Sutherland conceptualized the all female album last August, inviting these amazing talents to empower women in music. This is the first all-female various album in recent years. The inspiration – Africa, where Kemet means Land of Black People.” “Queens In The Arena” demonstrates unity, circle of love, empowerment, sisterhood and pure talent.

Kemet Riddim leans into a proud, women-centred reggae set, with Nico Star Music lining up veterans and newer voices around the same rootsy canvas. Nadine Sutherland’s “It Takes One, ” Pam Hall’s “What Yu Gon Do, ” and Lady Ann’s “This Yah Route” give it its strongest pull, while Empress Priscilla and Isafire add a younger dancehall edge that keeps the project moving. The sequence shifts from seasoned melodic cuts to sharper deejay turns, and the closing instrumental, credited to Mark Clarke with Ansel Collins, neatly underlines the riddim’s classic feel. Kemet means “land of black people. ”

Kemet Riddim Tracklist:

1. Nadine Sutherland – It Takes One
2. Pam Hall – What Yu Gon Do
3. Lady Ann – This Yah Route
4. Chyna Nicole – Amazing
5. Vonnii – Back to Destiny
6. Dionne Reid – Be Alright
7. Helen Rogers – Missing You
8. Dionne Blaize – Me Too
9. Novel-T – Tough Like a Diamond
10. Empress Priscilla – Nah Go Follow
11. Lisay – Tell Me
12. Isafire – People of the World
13. Michibella – Beauty for Ashes
14. Tania Nicole Sutherland, Gary Sutherland & Mark Clarke – Kemet Riddim (feat. Ansel Collins)