Dominican artiste promotes music in Jamaica

Dominica’s youngest rising dancehall/reggae artist is doing his thing in Jamaica.

Colton “Colton T” Thomas who is known for his popular tunes “Can’t be Friends and “Everything & More” left the island over one month ago to further promote his music in Jamaica and different parts of the world.

While in Jamaica, the artiste who hails from the Goodwill community has been featured on various popular television shows including Hype Tv, and R.E TV.

Colton T is also planning to re-release a hot new single “It’s Summer” on the streets of Jamaica.

His single “Can’t be Friends” has also been receiving tremendous airplay and support from several television stations not only in Jamaica but other Caribbean islands like Barbados’s Carib Vision.

His homeland Dominica has also played its part. The local radio stations have been pushing his music.

Colton T has also been representing Dominica in Jamaica, holding studio talks with top Jamaican producers with the aim of re-introducing several of his popular renditions.

“We local artistes often release songs in Dominica however it rarely gets anywhere far,” Colton T said.

According to him, while some artists complain about not being included on various shows, they make little or no effort at promoting themselves in the right way.

“Proper marketing is essential to the development of any artist and this is what I am trying to achieve. I am just working hard to make myself that marketable product that can one day be known for the gift that I have been blessed with,” he explained.

Meantime plans are in the pipeline for several major collaborations with international reggae artists like Warrior King who is well known for hits like “Virtuous Woman”.

The singer has also dropped “Karma”-one of his latest songs- on the amoure riddim with Jamaican producer “Shady” who is well known for his work with top artist in the business on the Donesome Records Project.

Colton T is expected to back on island next week.

See video below of interview with Colton T in Jamaica

[youtube width=”600″ height=”400″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3Y2h5CvHfT4[/youtube]

Copyright 2012 Dominica News Online, DURAVISION INC. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or distributed.

Disclaimer: The comments posted do not necessarily reflect the views of DominicaNewsOnline.com and its parent company or any individual staff member. All comments are posted subject to approval by DominicaNewsOnline.com. We never censor based on political or ideological points of view, but we do try to maintain a sensible balance between free speech and responsible moderating.

We will delete comments that:

  • contain any material which violates or infringes the rights of any person, are defamatory or harassing or are purely ad hominem attacks
  • a reasonable person would consider abusive or profane
  • contain material which violates or encourages others to violate any applicable law
  • promote prejudice or prejudicial hatred of any kind
  • refer to people arrested or charged with a crime as though they had been found guilty
  • contain links to "chain letters", pornographic or obscene movies or graphic images
  • are off-topic and/or excessively long

See our full comment/user policy/agreement.

38 Comments

  1. August 20, 2012

    i love jamica sooooooooooooooooooo much.

  2. June 10, 2012

    I am extremly Impressed by this positive attitude and optimism.Better must come for DA Reggae Musicians.I belive we are good at playing reggae music.Big Up Carlton T.

  3. June 9, 2012

    Ya Man.Very Empressive.Better must Come for D A Reggae musicians
    .Big up Carltion T.

  4. June 9, 2012

    very impressive.

  5. Nahtty
    June 5, 2012

    Young man my advice to you is simple-do you. Stay positive. Pursue your dreams with fervor. Look onwards always and ignore the nay sayers. Keep God in all your deeds and he will prosper you. It is a rocky road but remember “the race is not for the faint at heart but for he who endures til th end.”. You can be all that you desire cause you’ve got it. Dominica loves you and we stand with you. Stay blessed.

  6. Anonymous
    June 5, 2012

    GOOD TALENT,LOTS OF POTENTIAL,WE ALL NEED TO RALLY BEHIND THIS YOUT AND GUIDE HIM ACCAORDINGLY RE ATTITUDE,HANDLING OF PRESS,RESPECT ETC,,,,THAT TRACK HAS ALL THE MAKINGS OF A MEGAHIT

  7. mz madame
    June 5, 2012

    i saw his music video cant be friends recently on tempo’s caribbean countdown.. cant remember the number but it was there. this young man is going places, he is very ambitious…keep pushing ur music my boy, if u doh do it who will do it for u!
    i must say it was a breath of fresh air listening to him speak, proper english, thats how u promote your country! mre fire Colton T

  8. SweetSam
    June 5, 2012

    I absolutely LOOOOOOOOVE this guy, go on do your thing, u are so talented… dont worry bout the nay sayers, the greatest revenge is success.. MUAHHHHHHHHHHH rise to the top baby!

  9. Bijoux
    June 5, 2012

    Its’ really amazing the way Dominicans think. They never think inside the box and maybe that why most of them are heavily burdened, still leaving from check to check and will die the same way they were born-with nothing. Here it is a young man is perusing his dreams –with excellence-I must admit, and negativity finds its way inside his circle. I know Colton T. Just like me, he is a “go-getter” and he will stop at absolutely nothing to realize his dreams. If it doesn’t work at least he was brave enough to venture where many of the “talkers wont”-however from all accounts, he is making heads rolls and jaws drop.

    • cohenval
      June 5, 2012

      Well 98 % of the workers in the world work, from checque to checque or handouts. A few are involve in criminal activites.
      I feel your anger and frustration at youself. Which of the group above, you belong too?

    • Original Eagle-Eye
      June 6, 2012

      @Bijoux where the living om check to check coming in there noh? Sometimes all you can get carried away. By the way if you don’t own the company and work for the man, no matter where you are in the world you are living from PAY CHEQUE TO PAY CHEQUE get a damn grip! Some of you too never see come see… have you been following the news to see the number of families in dire poverty who were well paid, it takes a second to drop from the top of the ladder, stop being so arrogant. I’m sure Colton-T is not impressed with that comment

  10. I'mWondering
    June 5, 2012

    One young Dominican youth, a product of the current Dominican environment; who does not sit ideally by and expect others to create him. He has and is creating himself. More power to you Colton!

    I wish you success, more success, and the highest level of success!!!

    You exemplify what I hold true – if you want something, you go out and get it for yourself and he who works hard for himself, will reap the fruits of his labour!

    Congrats and keep reaching past the stars, cuase there’s something way beyond

  11. Original-Eagle-Eye
    June 5, 2012

    He didn’t sit idly and beg and cry about being oppressed. He got up and made a move all on his own, can’t we just appauld him for that? He’s not dealing drugs,shooting or robbing tourist. If that is his dream then let him live it. We embrace all things foreign,never complain about how many of them persuing music, arts etc,but when it comes to a Dominican we just have to be negative.

    Go on Colton-T be the best you can be at what you believe in!

  12. My2Sense
    June 5, 2012

    Big up my youte. Remember to strive to get better at your craft; always keep learning.

    Try to become a better singer, writer, arranger, etc. Keep doing that and you’ll get there quick.

  13. Water
    June 5, 2012

    Keep working at it! You sound great. This is a positive move by a young dominican and we are appreciative. You have unique facial features too…There are many doors waiting to be opened…Keep striving man!

  14. madgitsrate
    June 5, 2012

    CAPONE OR AL CAPONE COLTON IS NOT IN ALLU SOLDIER THING HE IS A CONSCOIUS ARTIST A ROLE MODEL NO GANGSTAR SLCKNESS AND DISRESPECTING OUR WOMEN and PROMOTING VIOLENCE SO CAPONE WATCH YOUR FREAKING LABEL

    LONG LIVE COLTON WE WITH YOU STARBOY !

  15. June 5, 2012

    Wishing you all the best Colton.

  16. madgitsrate
    June 5, 2012

    big joke but definitely no joker all the best colton you got what it takes what they say they say

  17. Anonymous
    June 5, 2012

    represent to the fullest colton put dominica on the map

  18. patriot
    June 5, 2012

    AM NOT MUCH OF A DANCEHALL/REGGAE FAN BUT REGARDLESS CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU.

  19. Tri-State Beauty
    June 5, 2012

    That’s my boy!!!

  20. pooh
    June 5, 2012

    wish you the BESTTT…. keep doing what you do, so PROUD of you…

  21. Mr. Winstunner
    June 5, 2012

    big up my yout keep striving for success!

  22. June 5, 2012

    Good move my youte; go out there and do what you have to do cause nobody will do it for you, only when you burst there will bandwagonist,you are on the right track;
    GOOD LUCK MY YOUTE;

  23. capone
    June 5, 2012

    the Sky’s the limit soldier…push it!!

  24. JahAngel
    June 4, 2012

    Good job ColtonT make D.A proud…Keep it up!!!

  25. BABY GIRL
    June 4, 2012

    :) do your thing Colton

  26. Proud Dominican
    June 4, 2012

    It is truly great that we have some people pushing for themselves.

    What is sad though that Dominicans have a hundred things to say about shootings and every other bad thing including gossip, but the minute it is positive people like Colton pushing Dominica on the International music map there is not one comment to be posted.

    Beyond great work Colton keep it up and represent your people for the better even though they are retarded turds.

  27. cohenval
    June 4, 2012

    This is the first time i have heard of “Colton T”. I went to Youtube to find his music. I got “Everything & More”. He has a good singing voice, but sometimes I could not hear clearly some of the lyrics.
    Also, when the music started, I thought it was Busy Signal’s “Baby Come Over”. Be original.
    Good luck as you grow in your music career.

    • Zone In
      June 5, 2012

      Its the same beat…What are you talking about busy ? He is BUSY representing his land give the young man his respect!

  28. x
    June 4, 2012

    well my boy try a ting an let see wha happen

  29. Diaspora girl
    June 4, 2012

    Good news brothaman

  30. ALKAB@
    June 4, 2012

    Keep it up bro rep for G-will rep for Dominica

  31. Simlie
    June 4, 2012

    Great Job Colton,I’m proud of you keep it up!

  32. womanofda
    June 4, 2012

    boring, cant young men in dominica do anything but ding and dance

    • R.E.A.L
      June 5, 2012

      and cant you do nothing other than talk?

    • ji
      June 5, 2012

      @womanofda is best he sing than do drugs..Some of u just can’t embrace positiveness!!
      All the best young man..Keep your head up and reach for the stars..Dont know u personally, but I love when young people try to better themselves and pursue their dream!! All the best!!

    • Expected
      June 5, 2012

      Just cause u have no talent and you can’t do what the man does you coming here and hate. Colton must be doing something right, cause as my boy Katt Williams stated, you know you doing something right when you have haters.

      Big up to Colton, keep at it, work hard and make it so this waste of 9 months and sperm can envy you even more.

Post a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

:) :-D :wink: :( 8-O :lol: :-| :cry: 8) :-? :-P :-x :?: :oops: :twisted: :mrgreen: more »

 characters available