Natral Vybz International lead singer Temptatious performs at Pepsi Rebel Salute 2011

Queen Ifrica and Temptatious (left) backstage at Rebel Salute 2011.

ROSEAU, Monday, January 24th 2011: Pepsi Rebel Salute the largest, one-night, live concert event in Jamaica, took place on Saturday January 15 at the Port Kaiser Sports Complex in St. Elizabeth, and the Dominican Reggae star Temptatious can boast sharing the stage with the genres biggest and brightest stars.

Toots Hibbert, Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, David Brooks (AKA Mavado) I-Octane and Romain Virgo all lit up the stage with unique and enthralling performances. The lead singer of Natral Vybz International was called onstage by the ‘Fyah Muma’ Queen Ifrica during her set and performed the band’s original composition “Real Man”.

The two first met in January of 2010 at the Year of the Child concert where Natral Vybz International was the opening act for Queen Ifrica.  They maintained communication and reunited when Queen Ifrica returned to Dominica to perform at LIME’s Creole in the Park.  It was during this trip that Ifrica made her a can’t refuse offer: find your way to Jamaica, and you can sing at Rebel Salute. Both ladies kept her side of the bargain.  Impressed by Temptatious, talent and tenacity Queen Ifrica interrupted her set to showcase the singer who ‘wants to put Dominica on the map’.  She did her country proud.

Temptatious and Queen being interviewed by the Jamaican press at Rebel Salute 2011.

At Pepsi Rebel Salute 2011, Temptatious networked with artists such as Ken Boothe, Nadine Sutherland, Fantan Mojah, Bryan Art and more.  She was interviewed by Television Jamaica (TVJ) as well as a Polish film crew.  In preparation for the show, she rehearsed with the Live Wyyah band at Beres Hammond’s Harmony House Studios.

Temptatious is encouraged by the feedback she has received in Jamaica and states that a video for “Real Man” is being discussed with interested parties.  She would like to thank all who made her trip to Jamaica possible, especially her manager Steve McKenzie (D Jay Smoove) who accompanied her and her father who flew in from St. Thomas to see her perform.

Born Tracy Johnson, the Trafalgar native was first introduced to Natral Vybz International by their lead singer David Mitchell in 2007.  She performed as a backup singer and became a quick study, eventually replacing the female lead who exited the group.  Temptatious has so far recorded two songs with Natral

Queen Ifrica looks on as Temptatious performs at Rebel Salute 2011.

Vybz International both written by the Band’s Manager Julian Elwin: “Real Man” and “One World (Haiti)”.  Both songs will be featured on the band’s upcoming album One World.

According to Elwin, “the band is very proud of her achievements at Rebel Salute; it’s a great start to our goal of gaining more international exposure.”  The band is currently looking to break into Central America starting with Costa Rica and Panama.   Named for the natural talent and the international achievements of its individual members, Temptatious has truly earned her place in this Group.

When she returns to Dominica, Temptatious will join Natral Vybz International at various performances during the Carnival season.

DJ Smoove, Temptatious and Ken Boothe at Rebel Salute.

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24 Comments

  1. lue
    January 27, 2011

    Yes sis I’m proud of u!!! I knew one day you would make it your mum is also proud she can’t stop smile… We are all happy! Keep up the good work jah bless you!!

  2. McKENZIE PRODUCTION'S
    January 26, 2011

    TEMPTATIOUS IS GOING TO BE DOING ALLOT MORE IN THE NEAR FUTURE
    LOOK OUT FOR HER FEB 5TH PERFORMING WITH
    ELISHA BINOUR ALONG SIDE CARIMI
    LOOK UP TEMPTATIOUS ON FACEBOOK OR CLICK ON THIS LINK

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Temptatious/153829084629894

    SHEAR IT & POST IT TEMPTATIOUS TO DI WORLD
    DOMINICA STAND UP SUPPORT LOCAL

  3. (8) In My Life (8)
    January 25, 2011

    Bless Up Di Empress

  4. natural dominican
    January 25, 2011

    congrats baby…..you make your contry proud

  5. dina baby
    January 24, 2011

    see smove, what was he doing there anyway???

    • dina baby
      January 24, 2011

      anyway Trac, bigup to you..

    • dina baby
      January 25, 2011

      read why i was there is’s that what a manger dose for the artist they manage 8-O

  6. Ridge
    January 24, 2011

    Yes I tracy i like the vibes. Keep it up.

  7. woman of god
    January 24, 2011

    nice one trace.good luck and jah blessings

  8. No Name 2
    January 24, 2011
  9. Great
    January 24, 2011

    Ok I dont know this young lady but i want to say congratulations and keep focussed, work hard and I wish you the best. I would love to hear your music/song so I wonder if DNO can get a little clip of your music for us?

  10. burr
    January 24, 2011

    nice

  11. mina
    January 24, 2011

    im so proud of you girl

  12. mouth of the south
    January 24, 2011

    goood for u girl,,,, well if i was in natural vybez i’d be trying to be lead singer cuz the girl has to get a solo career up then pull allu up,,,,is so it is,,,, she can’t carry allu while climbing the ladder,,, i talking from experience,,,so if the girl doing solo tracks n seen n doh have time 4 allu doh dig man,,,she going to higher heights,,,just support her n u all will be dere to,,,, um that pic shows that D.A woman is prettier than J.A women um um um ADMIN i think u’d agree,,,, cuz i know i more handsome dan u lol :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    ADMIN
    Stop talking in your sleep fella. When you wake up lemme know so I can buy you some Panadol.

  13. yae me
    January 24, 2011

    am so proud of u….its 2 show d world what this nature isle got 2 offer….congrats

  14. Izzy
    January 24, 2011

    You go girl, don’t let folks hold you back, you have the voice and stage presence

    Images Dominica.

  15. marzhie
    January 24, 2011

    respect we on our ……..wayy ….temtatious get on sum real jamacian riddim …to make it work

    • makes no sense
      January 24, 2011

      lol Her management have that covered…

  16. SWEETNESS
    January 24, 2011

    keep it up tracy…..go far

  17. Disclaimer
    January 24, 2011

    Good going!

  18. malaba83
    January 24, 2011

    Keep striving…….

  19. JUSTICE
    January 24, 2011

    PPRROOUUDD

  20. wellyes
    January 24, 2011

    ah proud

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