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ZIONOMI EMBARKS ON ‘SHADE RED’ USA TOUR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Miguel Trim
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LOCAL REGGAE TALENT ‘ZIONOMI’ SET TO CREATE USA MUSICAL WAVES
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (MAY 16,2012) Saint Lucian recording artist and performer ‘Zionomi’ is set to embark on a multi-city/multi-state tour of the USA this summer, ‘The Coming of Zionomi’ in an effort to market and promote his latest independent debut album compilation “Shade Red”. The album project is a culmination of his musical works since he broke onto the local scene in 2006. Each track offers listeners a different ‘shade of red’ as every song carries its own unique narrative/vibration and emotional undertone. His music embodies a vibrant youthful aura and speaks of life’s joys, struggles and universal truths.
Zionomi’s lovelorn ballad remix ‘Wherever You Are’ enjoyed success in 2010 and 2011 on Hot 93.7 WZMX CBS radio Hartford Connecticut on the ‘Reggae Ride to Work with morning crew’ and the ‘Sunday Nite Reggae Riddims’. His sounds personify soulfulness and there is a meaningful message in his lyrics as well. Two notable French Creole songs being “Kon Ça” and “Kah-Wey” which are riding the Francophone airwaves globally with his contagious voice as well as hit songs such as “Give Praises”, “Just A Friend”, “Love How You Whining So”. Zionomi was detected by the international musical community’s radar due to the success of the herb anthem “Roll Yuh”. His lyrics embody experiences/observations molded by the ghetto, the media and society on a whole and has offered him expressive freedom, meditation and a platform to educate and entertain.
After winning the St Lucia Guinness Freestyle Competition in 2006 he was offered the opportunity to fly out to Jamaica where he linked up with Bobby Digital, Beres Hammond, Bushman and Gyptian to name a few. Zionomi has recently performed in Germany and St Maarten alongside Tanya Stephens. Other notable performances include St Lucia Youthfest 2010 with Mr.Vegas, the St Lucia International Jazz Festival 2008 and 2010 as well as ‘Explosion by the Ocean 2011’ with Jamaican artistes Jah Cure and Munga. When asked who is his greatest influence the singer replied simply with ‘Jah + Bob Marley”, he also expressed his desire to perform live for more diverse audiences and to inspire the youth positively, “I believe I was blessed with this gift to touch people in a special way. Since I started writing, singing and performing I realized that I have an effect on people and the reactions are always good when they talk to me.”
With his most recently released CD compilation ‘Shade Red’, Zionomi has garnered a growing global fanbase and increased media buzz. Grab the album and an early ticket so you do not miss this ride when Zionomi train rolls into your town!
Word is BOND .. as previously stated i released my album artwork publicly for a ‘sneakpeek’ #SHADERED
– zionomi:#SHADERED Official album artwork …what is your favourite ‘Shade of Red’ …which track/song? … Giveaways, contests etc to follow …. stay tuned!!
ATTENTION ZIONites!! sneak preview of Official Album Artwork debuts this Friday @5pm ET for approximately one hour. Contests, giveaways, prizes to follow for all my fans! #SHADERED
– zionomi:Zionomi’s 2011 Shade Red album is a 13 track compilation that is reminiscent of his self-released 2008 Love of Reality EP and features remixes of “Wherever You Are” featuring Jamaican artist Indian also “Love How You Whining So” featuring Bobby Bling. Each track paints a different shade of red, a color that is psychologically evocative and powerful. Red can have different meanings to various persons. Tracks like “Guns Like These” echo the rise in crime and violence that is bloodshed in the streets. Creole songs “Cah-Wey (Living the Rich Life)” and “Kon Ça” meaning ‘Like That’ speaks of the sacrifices that the less fortunate and hungry have to bear because the powers that be made it ‘like that’. They vividly depict the daily sacrifices of the poverty-stricken living in the inner cities and ghettoes while the privileged revel (‘paint the town red’) in their prosperity.
Red also signifies passionate love as is evoked in the tracks “Come and Love Me (Emergency)”, “Wherever You Are” and “Just A Friend”. On the highly infectious Ragga-Soca song “Love How You Whining So” he asks the seductively attractive woman who has stole the spotlight, “… every man wanna know ‘Who are You?’” She must be the ‘lady in Red’ because she stirs up a curiosity on the dancefloor, “… where di gal from no one don’t know, but when she reach up pon di floor” as she brings the heat with her persuasive moves, “… whining up fast and whining slow, set di whole place on fire!”
His 2010 international hit song “Roll Yuh” recorded in November 2009 which resonates the vibe of Bob Marley’s “Kaya” and Peter Tosh’ “Legalize It” speaks of his eyes being ‘red’ like fire while burning the healing herb.
“Can’t Put I Down” and “Give Praises” radiate sounds of confidence and inspiration of a warrior spirit. An assurance of the blessings of the Most High that after the rain the sun must come out again and there is joy to be embraced in life’s journey, a ‘Love of Reality’.
Themes encompassing the topics of:
• Heat
• Seduction
• Lust
• Passion
• Confidence
• Courage/Bold
• Sacrifice
• Prosperity
• Joy
• Pain/Emotion
• Anger/Emotion








