18-year-old Dominica State College student Ellaina “Lyrique” Joseph has released her first single.
“Angel,” which was composed by Joseph herself, was released on Valentine’s Day and according to the singer, it has been dedicated to someone who recently came into her life and caused a positive change.
“This is the first time that I am recording a song all by myself. I did a few other songs. However, it is with other artistes from the 365 MMP team and that is the only song that I have recorded that is just me,” she said.
Joseph said she started singing when she was just three years old and she said she enjoys performing.
She added she received assistance from McKean Williams and Jevon Bjorn Davis with the new single and that she sees herself “going far” in the music industry.
“My intentions at the time are making myself known in Dominica because right now I do a lot of songs and do a lot of writing and a few performances. However, it is not exactly where I want to be right now,” she said.
Joseph indicated that she is looking towards releasing videos and mix tapes as a way of increasing her popularity and to earn a place in the music industry.
Listen to single below.
Beautiful voice girll i dont knw u but the track sound like a million maybe if we linked it
Could increase to two,”peace love yours” YT
Beautiful voice but lyrics are too mature for teenager.
This song is great.I Love it wish you success in your future endeavours. Dont give up on your dream
It was great listening to this young lady, im wowed by ur voice, the music, the lyrics. I wish you all the best, Not often i leave a comment but when its good, got to say.
Nice work.. great song…
So sad, these talents often get lost in DA. I wish you success young lady. You sound great.
This is very good. Go for it, the sky is the limit. You need to be exposed out there on the stage. Good luck my dear.
Am a musician and YES GREAT WORK!!
PRODUCTION IS GREAT! R they local?
This craft iz WORLD STANDARD
one of Dcas BEST ive heard
yes it is indeed local. McKean Williams and Bjorn J. Davis are both Dominicans. Born N Raised.
Dominica HAS talent!!!!!!!!!!!!! great job
Sounds good. ..great job!!
sounds like rihanna…raw talent with potential for commercial success…keep doing you..gr8 job…support D/a artists
yes true true true original..girl u were blessed with this talent. i saw ur video with u and classmates singing at school and i could c u were the only one singing from within and that voice of yours really had me going. keeping reaching for the stars and let God lead the way for u my girl.
next up coming artiste off the caribbean is from dominca you tone off your voice sound like riri
and you write your own song girl promote ur self
and continue make dominicanz proud
Very nice , all the best.
It’s the first time i’ve been impressed by local artist. Wow.
Continue the good job…………….exceptional!
young people DO HAVE talent in Dominica.. continue to be the change D/ca needs dear..
Cute girl, with a voice so sweet n clean. I’m gonna beg u not to take my critic as negative; it’s not. I can’t help but notice the trend in DA young artists, forgive my ignorance, but is there some technology being used in getting their voices sounding so patterned and American? I’ve noticed the exact same thing for this northern up and coming group, CHOEB. It’s not that it doesn’t sound good; it does. However, it doesn’t sound original. But hey, this is just my 2 cents ppl…no need to kill me over it.
I respect your comment but if I might add; The whole world is influenced by the American culture. I do believe there’s some advantages and disadvantages from such influence. I’m sure this young lady not only intends to spread her “wings” in dominica but also abroad if the opportunity presents itself. In spreading her “wings” abroad, anyone especially a foreigner can connect to her music. Look at Riannah today, she’s still a Bajan girl who has expand her “wings” and Americans and Islanders all connect with her music.
Great voice. keep doing what u do.
Great work. Loving the voice and the song.
lovely! i never knew it was a Dominican singing this song… keep up up my dear…u can go very far!
This young lady can go far!
Congrats….continue to strive for success… reach for the star
I LOVE IT.
good
Nice voice, but the song/music lacks creative substance….nothing ORIGINAL here…
..please take that as a positive critic…. 
Take note she said it was a first. YOUR COMMENT COULD HAVE BEEN POSITIVELY WORDED FOR THE SAME OUT COME LETS NOT DISCOURAGE
I listen to the song it need nothing, it’s perfect am right now in the states and am about to make contact with this young lady and get her in the states to expand this talent.
Please she just start, give her a break everything is good.
when the foreigners come with their nonesense we like it even it make no sense to us.
we Domincans have degrees in bringin dwon our own and maqking each other feel baD.
YESSI LAINA!!! wonderful! from since convent I knew you…you’re just going up!! nothing but prosperity for you my dear
I am so impressed!!! You go girl, wishing you all the best for the future.
Damn…..please post this on YouTube asap. This song needs to go viral!!!!!!
Always proud to hear unique Dominican talent. You go my dear! Keep focused. Intriguing
Whoa!! Simply amazing!! Wowwww!!
Love it!! Way to go girl!!! You got this!
Reminds me of young Kelly Rowland.
WOW…SOUNDS GREAT! I WAS LIKE :O I DID HSB WITH THIS GIRL IN CONVENT…SUPER TALENTED AND SMART!
his is awesome!! Great potentials. I’m loving it. You’re going to go farand congratulations to you . Keep up the good work.
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Congrats at making it onto “DNO” Ellaina… uhh i mean Lyrique lol (gotta get used to that lol).
person is. bt wtvr song shows the correct info :P lol. Keep Doing U, will c u soon. 
dunno who dis “McKeon Vidal”
GREAT SONG
Something to be proud about.
I think she said she got assistance from McKean Williams and Jevon Bjorn Davis. Not McKeon Vidal…
this can go far. keep at it baby. do anoyher one
do another one
Beautiful song keep it up my dear
proud of you
nice song keep it up my dear
nice
Lovin this
Congratulation, The sky is the limit,wish you well in your endevours moving forward,and remember to learn the business inside out so you can determine your own destiny. Positive vibes from Dominica is always welcome vibes. Brains and beauty will not hurt as well.
Heard you at Anchorage Hotel for the January Birthday Soiree. Your voice is captivating, and has a rare sound quality. Find your niche, and all the best.
sweetie u have talent…. love the tune, u on rhianna, world stage level..keep it up!
Awesome! Love it! And you are cute too! All the best.
Loving the tune! Congrats. Reach for the stars.