Former member of the WCK band Neijel “Nayee” Jno Baptiste has reassured his fans that his recent resignation from the popular band is simply in order to pursue his dreams of being a solo artist.
Nayee, who served for 13 years with the WCK band, resigned on September 16th, 2012, a move he described as necessary for the realization of his dream.
The artist dispelled rumors that his decision was to undermine the band. “I have turned my attention to fully devoting my energy towards my immediate goal which is, to compose my debut solo album. Let me make it clear that my decision is not to undermine the band, WCK and WCK music will continue to grow,” he said at a press conference on Friday.
He said at present he is a solo artiste under the Fire Nation Entertainment label and is willing to work with any artiste or band, including the WCK, on a contractual basis.
In 2004, Nayee left the band to pursue a solo career. However returned the following year. He reassured his fans that this time will be different since his knowledge and experience in the industry had significantly increased.
He added that some of his plans for his career included year-round releases, high energy performances, videos and collaborations with local and international artistes.
Nayee expressed gratitude to the WCK band for recognizing his talent and the opportunity to perform internationally.
Meanwhile Dominica Festivals Committee Events, Director Nathalie Clarke, urged the artiste to cater to his fans every time he writes and produces a song.
“The most popular songs that stay on the hit lists for weeks are because patrons come to hear themselves or see themselves on the stage; they come to hear a reflection of what is going on in their world … think intelligently when you’re writing your lyrics,” she said.
Clarke urged the artiste to ensure that bouyon music does not get lost when doing collaborations with other genres of music.
Nayee’s debut album “The Chronicles” will soon be on sale.
well nayee i am a die hard wck fan but i dissapointed u resined man iget accostom with your style with wck all of a sudden i hearing rumors that u resined comon man after indepednence season i just doh see u performing with my band.Think twice man
wheee wait after carnival for real
your nice song heat was hitting my heart
u could have wait after carnival we nayee
I guess to some small minded people news is only who shot who, who stabbed who and politics.
It is so discouraging that a few of you who instead of supporting the brother in the next chapter of his career choose to demean him. Shoot for the stars my brother. There is no limit!
Be sure to expand your horizon. The key is originality (be yourself), versatility (do not limit yourself to one genre of music), good management, collaboration and see yourself on the international stage. Also, remember that good lyrical content; the vibes in life that resonates with people is what will make you succeed in the music industry. There are other Dominican artists who have made it internationally. These are the folks with home you want to connect to help you as you traverse this road.
Don’t be discouraged by the critics. If anything, WCK should be very supportive of you.
Stay positive my brother. God bless!
WCK needs to be INVESTIGATED!! Authorities need to go down into the legal documents and accounts of that band. Something is VERY fishy about them. Very fishy!
We supporting you 100% we love our WCk we love our Nayee. Some of us die hards a little upset and others are being negative but they will get over it soon! I admire your move to pursue your dream even if some people don’t understand it! We die hard fans need to speak to the management of the band to get you on that truck for jouvet or else we rebeling against them. You said you have no issue working with them so i take your word for it! WCK, let go your pride and hire the man or else we are going to start to think you greedy and have no respect for your fans! BRING HIM ON!!! Back together again!
Jus of matter of time before I see u wit kkk or ck again!!!clint saide the same ting,rah did!!!whre are they now!!!SMH @ DA muscians!!!!!
@ Hope: You are so damn right. If we are to put some of our so-called Dominican artistes with international exposure next to Caribbean-based international vocalists like Machel Montano, Jah Cure, Christopher Martin,Fay-Ann Lyons, Etana etc. all we hear our Dominican artistes doing is mouthing words, not singing. They talk and not vocalize. Tasha P & Dice ayo ain’t in dat. I refer to bouyon artistes like Benji and Nayee etc.
you are so misinformed or don’t know what you are talking about. nayee has melody that is why he is soo respected.
Dominicans don’t even purchase BANDS albums muchless for SOLO albums!!!!!nayee u should tink twice about dat move!!!!I wonder how long again before I hear u are back wit ck or kkk band again!!!!smh!!!
some of you are soo hopeless. give the man a break. geezze!
Nayee u are talented bt dat move dr don’t mk sense cuz @ d end of the day wen u have to peform u still gotta run to a band again!!DA music industry is not @ a limit to mk dat move if u wanna mk dat move beter u take it overseas..beter u had stay wit d band and do ur side projects bt anywaz let’s see whre dat move reach!!!
the management is something else huh. i came form newyork for independence, if the man resigned since September, what was he doing on the wcmf stage? would he not have been hired? Where is all the controversy coming from for carnival? Show respect to your fans Mr. Manager!
There is no money in selling music in Dominica. The same fans who big you up are STEALING music every day. The level of piracy means thateven the stores selling your CD’s are pirating other peoples content.
The only way people make money is performance fees. WCK are poorly run but at least they have a brand. Nayee is a talented guy but noone will turnout to see Nayee sing. So your future in Dominica is going to be about sharing stage with the one group of shouters or the other.
I wish you luck Nayee but the truth is harsh.
The truth is, much people dont want to pay for the entire band anymore. the truth is he seems to be working towards a market outside of Dominica as well, the truth is the fans are still calling for him, the truth is anything is possible and the biggest truth is there IS money in music, only if you go about it the right way.
I concur!
who cares your album will be on my hard drive before it even hit the stores . long live ck bring back rah case close
That’s stealing and you feel no way about it. Shame!
That is piracy. you should be ashamed! the man doesnt have to make ONE cd to make money anyways. we live in a technology world!
oh please, you all know thats what you do anyway… if you can’t be bothered to go buy a album you’re going to go download it off the internet anyway… shaking my head… making a big thing outta nothing, typical, cause if the government had to arrest people for piracy, half of the worlds population would be in prison
There is something about this whole movement that got me thinking really positive about the music, Dominica and myself. First, this man makes great music (with a band, in a duo or on his own), secondly, Dominica just got MORE music to send out to the world! wck got, triplek got, asa got, krossvibes got, now he got! Thirdly, you HAVE TO RESPECT a man that follows his dreams. I cant be mad at you Nayee. I am a WCK fan but if you got to do what you got to do, i aint mad at you! ALL THE BEST!
will be back with wck soon,where is rah now cmon bro stick with the band,solo artist dont get any exposure in dominica,got to hit the us and the caribbean big to get up on the charts.
Goodluck to you on your journey. God bless
Nayee has some if not the best lyrical content out of all the bands and singers! the lyrics bring positive vibrations. What are you talking about?!
Was listening to Balance Batty on a local radio station. Music in d/ca was on its way back then.. then everyone in the group wanted to go solo like these bands make that much money that there is a humongous market for dca music. Geez boy step the music up beyond d.can listeners.
There is something very interesting about this guy and now, what he is doing. I have been watching him for quite sometime. I think Dominicans should stop the negative criticism and give the man a chance. I wish you all the best bro, Jah shined a bright light on you, you are in his favor, believe that!
This is news? who the hell cares
wck is da band of da and no one cant stop that……
There is no doubt that WCK is the bad of DA however if he is going to add MORE music to the scene then we wish him ALL THE BEST! Big ups to you Nayee. I am a die hard WCK but if it’s your dream, then i can’t be mad at you. We all got dreams too! Happy for you!
That’s my boy.
Thats my boy.
Good luck…….
Great Job Nayee…Love u too the Max.
Follow your dreams. It’s admirable I wish u all the best in your future endeavor.
Stupes. Its called “find a real job”
Dominicans, Why so negative? Did Bob Marley, does Machel Montano have a “real job”? This industry is no joke! This is a real job.
What the heck is a real job? Sitting in an office 8-4, answering phone, typing letters or hearing demands from a supervisor??
Entrepreneurship is the best way forward! Hats off to you young man!
RAH was the founder of bouyon music and he was a member of the wck band for years he left for the exact same reason as nayee and what has become of him now??? he is a dead letter…God forbid nayee will not become a dead letter too
Rah did not leave in 1999, Rah was forcibly put on a 6 months sanction for behavioural issues related to the band. He decided within that time to form his own group and pretend he didnt need the band.
Nayee actually wrote a resignation letter and has a set plan for a solo career.
The road may not be easy but I applaud his courage and wish him the best.
There’s alot u need to know thickness4so…RAH is getting all his royalties….he doesnt have to work eh, the man getting money just like that..Give RAH a break….My boy Nayee do ur thing u are a talented young man…the whole of statia loves ur music and we will continue to embrace u…wish ur ppl would do the same….More music…HEAT!!!!!
Did you not read what he just said? At least his approach is different. Let us all wish him the best, afterall, he is a Dominican trying to promote our country and music. Thumbs up to you Nayee! Dispell all the negative critics and keep up the positive trend! I wish you the BEST!
nayee, follow ur dream, i behind u 120%
Congrats Nigel great move. We will continue to follow your career. So talented, take it to another level.
I wish you all the best my partner. Stay focused and like Nathalie said ensure that your lyrics are constructive, original and free from obseneties and negative influences. You have the talent and ability to go places and you already got the start being with the WCK for the past decade plus. Remain humble and always seek good advise.
greedy people
people always leaving wck for the same reason. i know nayee since high school and he was never a greedy fella. we should stop worrying about what the man doing and wonder what our sweet wck management doing.
He is a pretty decent frontman in any band for sure!
He needs to either stay clear of that music Bouyon
Or have a much better arrangement and let the Tracks Breath as they would commonly term in in the Recording Biz…
Good Luck to you on your Journey, Stay Focus and Thing BIG!
Bigup Nayee…You were allways an artist…Stay truu bro…Keep doing what you do best.
Good Luck Nayee in your endeavors!! God speed man! #767!!
A you really serious Nyee? You need to take a look of those who have gone befor you and where are they now, Where is Rah after his departure from a musical establishment like the WCK? Your dreams stood a better chance working along with the band that made you a know figure in the entainment industry, Lets see how long is the race going to be this time?? If your yard stick is Marshall Montana, your approach is totally wrong, you now need to go back to the drawing board
Why should he worry about people before him? Ever wonder if God is making a way for this young man. and ofcourse, if he looks towards montano as inspiration then hats of to him. machel is a millionaire playing around the world. as individuals, we always look up to someone, even if is our parents, neighbors or teachers. Hats off to you Nayee, dont let the negative comments get to you!
Good luck Bro, Sky’s the limit. Fingers’ move was also a good one to take as an example. Bouyon must grow, we love it.
Hats off to the young man for moving to the next level folk we have to allow others to grow I wish him well.
Good luck to Nayee. The more solo acts in & from Dominica the merrier. Some will try to turn this into beef but we know that Nayee & WCK have the wisdom to focus on the music.
I on your side you will make it my boy
Congrats and best of luck in your endeavors!
Wish u the best
It must be a slow news day in Dominica…..
Nayee, i overseas there and i checking i dunno what going on. It’s good to hear you out on the situation. i will support you! You are a real talented blood Dominican and at first, the fans may have been disappointed in your actions but after reading and understanding your reasoning behind your action, i have changed my mind. I will support you because you will be a representation of Dominica and we all know that you can represent for the music. It’s humble and shows respect to the fans that you could explain your move publicly. I see you have no business issues with the Band so i hope they will hire you for the carnival. I could pay a contribution to the band just to ensure that you bring the HEAT for carnival with the Pioneers!
he going again
nayee your dominican/sint maarten family cant wait for the release
This is development bro! The only way to grow is to move from the familiar and take on new ventures.
No risk! No rewards!
dont worry ck he will come back he has done dat already
shut up!stupid fool!
dem man dont know wat they about
please explain wat is bouyon music because all i hear from these so call bands is noise
all man for themselves boy. Asa Banton open the man eyes.
Thes bouyon artists need to learn to sing- go do some voice training. All of them – triple k , CK and the other bouyon ands need to understand that to get recognized as artists they must define themselves as either singers or bouyon rappers. Is Benji for example singing or just chanting.
none of them artist can sing! whe they come up to london for carnival..th epeople have to wonder what noise thses men making on the truck. is only on Dominica the people worship them like gods! tHE TRNIDADIANS AND OTHER ARTIST GET TH EEXPOSURE AND RECOGNISTION.
you got that right “HOPE”. we need more real singing to be recognized…bigup Fanatic, swinging stars, Ultimate groove, Xtacy (petit savanne), After maf, and other bands who have both rhythm,clear vocals and heavy lyrics..