It was an electrifying night, July 17th, 2015 on the island of Jamaica, when the lovely weather, the eager patrons, the frenzied atmosphere aligned for Reggae SumFest.
Taking the stage at the Greatest Reggae Show, humble International Reggae Recording artiste, ORieL and the Revoluters, set a high bar when for half an hour he performed a sizzling set of new and classic tunes.
The versatile ORieL, who was born in Dominica and is known for both his conscious prolific lyrics engaged the crowd to sing along to “Serious, Get Me High, Too Experience, Cruise, Love & Hate, Hills n Valley, Destiny, Down Where I Live, Free Yuhself and Confidence”.
“It was a great experience for me to perform at SumFest, the fans were engaging and supportive of the music we delivered. This was my first time on the bill and Jah willing next year we will be back doing it bigger and better,” stated a modest ORieL
While in Jamaica, ORieL also filmed the video for the successful lead single “Cruise” from his “Love SoulJah” EP.
Thereafter the artiste heads to New York, for a live interactive acoustic performance at “An Audible Affair”. The event will take place in Brooklyn, NY and is open with free admission to the public.
An Audible Affair is a live streamed acoustic music series that allows bands to perform for their fans all over the world at the same time, while also allowing those fans to ask questions and have them answered in real-time directly from the artistes.
“What sets An Audible Affair apart from most of the other music sessions that exist is that it is streamed live in real-time. It allows the viewers to feel like they are right there with the band as the performance is happening,” says Co-Founder Ian McCoy.
Afar Music Group, home of ORieL, announced that the artiste will head to Europe for a fall tour.
Humbled, yet excited for this upcoming journey, ORieL explained, “Well its my first time going to Europe and my team and I are most excited about taking the music to the people over there, it’s also a great opportunity to spread the message of love and knowledge of self i sing about while expanding our brand to a different market.”
ORiel, whose real name Oriel Barry, was born in Wesley and is based in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Surprised they did not mention his performance at Rebel Salute earlier this year… he was the only Dominican on the bill there too.
The media needs to do a little more research on Dominicans performance abroad
Nice to see DA being represented in JA. i wonder where are all the haters who always complaining that Dominican artists are NEVER invited to perform on shows in Jamaica. And for the record Tommy Lee was barred from performing because of gang and violence affiliation. Tell him fi try nutting wid yard police an him wi see which god or demon him a serve.
Well done! Proud of you and what you stand for….Love always-another ST. Andrews High product.
Keep climbing.
Congrats to you my son
Finally he makes Dominica news big up my bro!!! Woop woop
Well done Jenny Boy! Positive vibes from our village!!!!
Blessings brethren, give thanks to Jah for the talent he has bestowed on you and most of all, the wisdom you had to embrace it.
Well done. I hope he recognizes his Dominican roots.
Oh yesssss he’s very proud to b dominican and no matter where he goes he always reminds them he’s Dominican!!!
And what if he doesn’t?
Congratulations Oriel! Keep on moving on.