Local artiste Jordan “Kayyo” George has appeared in an opening act for international rap artiste, Meek Mill, at a concert last Friday in Minnesota.
This as the young Castle Bruce born tries to make a name for himself on the international music and entertainment scene.
George has been making musical strides locally by performing at various events and releasing mix tapes.
He told DNO that performing at the Meek Mill’s concert was an opportunity like no other.
“At first my nerves were acting up just before taking the stage however after getting on, it just felt natural…never felt like that before,” he indicated.
George, who recently released a video for his song “Get to Know You,” added that his main priority is getting Dominica on the map and that his main goal is for his music and talent to be recognised for what it is worth.
According to him, persistence and his love for music are the main reasons for the concert appearance.
“This opportunity means everything to me I never dreamed something like that would ever happened so I am forever grateful,” he added.
He advised upcoming artistes, like himself, to keep on persevering and never stop doing what they love.
When asked about his plans for the future Kayyo remarked, “I want to continue making music, making music I love that people will love. I want to be heard on an international level…that’s the goal.”
See video below of performance at the concert.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nzcH1KqOkQ
A whole 2 people in the crowd knew who he was
keep rising star
I just watched the video and it was good to see one of our boys doing the opening act. Raise the FLAG, Kayyo. You are getting there. DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING TO PLEASE ANYONE, BE YOURSELF. You will be recognized, in time. Also, do not let fame get into your head. Do what you do best, SING, and everything else will follow.
So many negative comments! SOme dominicans do they be! Anyway Good Job. YOu made your country proud. Keep on doing what you do
Dominica got alot of hidden talent some people dont that or if some people in dominica know about that talent they will try their best to make your talent get worth nothing……… TRY HARD YOUNG DOMINICANS YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!!!!
everyone is talented in different things. not just dominicans
support you one hundred!!but dont forget where you came from my brother dont change your style n ur culture to fit the americans.remember ur roots!bless up
Big up Kayyo. u representing.
Keep doing what you are doing Kayyo, You make us proud
keeping doing your stuff it will pay off .
bordie bordie i had to look twice. kayyo congrats.. i knw this guy. went to CBSS together-was one year ahead of me… this guy got skills, he can sing. do your thing, proud of you
its about time don’t stop with what you doing i will spend money to go see you f what people he from d/a am from d/a do what you do i got your back
All you Dominicans Pas feb ehh. Colton T doing something for him self, the regional music scene and Dominica on a whole, all you negative, Nayee left wck to pursue his solo career and change the game, all you negative, kayyo reach on an international stage, allu negative. whe papa! what going to make allu happy? Beyonce have to claim that she is Dominican? That allu want? stupes. I am soo upset with my fellow people, it is unbearable. Do what you have to do Kayyo, continue the good work Nayee and keep it going Colton. Dominica will get there. THESE THREE THOSE WE NEED TO PUSH!!! ohh and DJ Flip. hahaha
I am so proud of you. Just always remember to put God first and never give up. Nice to see you represented your country proudly.
Wow i just realized this is Jordan..this is really good for you, and for D/ca. Keep doing your thing my boy and all the best! Proud of ya
suede that should be u! da not for u, u don know that always telling u that
Does he have a bad spine?why does he keep walking hunched
kay yo representing Dominica!!!!!
Big up son keep doing what u do and keep LOVING it, you gonna make it big, represent Dominica like you been doing, nuff love KAYYO
This is one proud Dominican rising star, Do your thing boy, and all the best for the future.
He’s not the 1st Dominicans to open up for a platinum selling artist.. I’m just saying.. He still got A LONG WAY to go or he can pull a Trinidad James n come out with a catchy tune.
All the negative comments.. I can honestly tell you he is not that bad.. There are worst. I just saw one today with some guy rapping n then a spanish guy n some dancehall flow over a down south beat.. It was horrible I cant remember the artist name but vids like that embarrass not only them self but the island lol.. This dude however got some skills. If he keep at it it will work out man..His accent still strong in his flow unless he trying do it str8 southern or just stick to your Dominican accent.
Apart from good luck my boy. Keep doing you
Accent do not matter. He should not drop his accent to promote another. I have lived in the US for 32 years and I still have my accent. I am Dominican. The people love my accent, why should I give it up? Rihanna did it for Barbados, she holds her accent. Kayyo will do it too.
Lol I said either he drops the fake American accent to go 100% Dominican or go 100% southern accent.. Constructive criticism.. and if y’all don’t like my comment boohoo there are atleast 8 Dominicans I know born and raised that opened up for big acts. There’s this young girl from Portsmouth that’s already signed just not put out due to major record conflicts with her image they want her to change to “fit in” for Kay This is just a stepping stone In the right direction. Keep ya head up n be authentic don’t be what u see on tv
Read! I said either he changes his fake accent too 100% American or keep it original with Dominica.. His west Indian accent it still faking In his flow.. Ain’t my cup of tea..lol it’s constructive criticism.. I know at least 8 Dominicans who opened for major acts. One of them from possie.. She’s even signed but the label wants her to change her look to “fit in” so that’s conflicting her album drop.. Kay heading in the right direction he won some opening act to open for millz use that to network n grow.. Keep ya head up
started from the bottom (DA) show some love now he is here and people actually wanna know where is DA
Negative comments everywhere! My gosh! when it was Colton T allu had so much to say, so I not surprised allu bashing kayyo too..smh. Anyway all I have to say…Kayyo congratz, glad u made it this far and I know it means a lot but it doesnt stop here, the journey starts now! You doing big things and we are all proud! Jus stay focussed and Dont be STUPID! remember your friends, your family, God! And also those who have been there from the start and helped along the way. Rep GSHINE, Rep CastleBruce, Rep Dominica Rep the West Indies! Much Love <3
My boy just keep it real and dont you EVER forget where you came from.
Myself I started from the bottom and I still at de bottom, papa. I doh even know where my whole team go…But Kayyo do your ting my yute. Let the sky be your limit!!
d beginning of this comment made me laugh… u are funny Koko naughts! lol… and i agree wit d last part too…
Lol!!! Best comment! Love that!! Hopefully you’ll get a second chance.. Bless xx
Myself I started from the bottom and I still at de bottom, papa. I doh even know where my whole go… But Kayyo do your ting, let the sky be your limit my yute!! Best of luck!
zveruyy good job i was at the concert and i really enjoyed it proud to be dominican congrats
<3
It is sad to see some of the comments you people are posting up on here. Kayyo congratz. Don’t let what these people are saying disappoint or deter you from doing ur best. Why don’t these same blah blah mouths put something together to get artists out there? Build a studio let them record for free, do concerts, invite international artists and managers to sign them!!!!! Until you can do that, shut up and let the young man move!!!! You will get there. Now they know you and where ure from don’t they?? Some of these people speaking didn’t even know you before they saw this article. Yal need to zip it
Why is it that Dominicans cant support DOMINICANS when they’re making progress? What is there to hate on if Kayyo goes international? Stupes people go get a job (lol) but Congrats Kayyo, now you hating could go find something to occupy yourself with! LmaooooO
I love love love loved it, keep it up, u got sooo much futher to go and u will succeed no matter what, remember to put god n ur family first in eryting-keep it up cuzzo-routin for ya!!
Pants below the ankles with a belt in you waist and the profanity, It’s a genius way too portray your country. I guess taking the college route is to hard? If it was something like making it big in sports, or some brilliant invention I wouldn’t mind… but this is a joke. Black people will never lose that slave mentality all rappers do is feed off the poor and help them keep poor while they rise.
For your information the boy graduate from dominica college with his degree in IT…. why people like to generalize and sterottype so nuh papa???
I did not realise college even have degree stupes
For your info this is a graduate from The Dominica state college! He have talent AND he have education! so do ur research and lock back and come back!!!
So anony-mouse, acording to your statement here;
tony and skerrit are rappers too?
Jordan, my advice to you is this: forget about getting Dominica on the map for now. Get yourself recognized for your talent. After you become famous (if it happens), then we will get all kinds of attention that you never imagined. Let your music do the talking. You will not succeed in getting Dominica recognized on any map until they first recognize YOU.
Jordan… doe listen to mister… once u going up we all know Dominica will follow…don’t lose the people who helped u get here on the first place…
I support you 100% KAYYO make us proud !!
to the person who said they can`t understand what he is sayingu and i in the same boat and,just imagine i live in the U S but at the same time he give me the chills to see him potray the country and let the people know where he is from.so,with that, sing boy sing and keep making domincans proud.things like this those deportees should have done and not give dominica bad name.
I love this! This is one step further for Kayyo and Dominica. He let people know where he was from and what his flag looks like. That’s what we need to go forward. We need more people who are not afraid to say that they are from a small island in the Caribbean…. WE ARE SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT!!! Blessings to you Kayyo… great performance!
Not impressed by the lyrics at all. twisted:
Not uplifting for Dominica. Too much profanity.
With all due respect it really matters not what you think or whether or not u r impressed. At least this is a young man doing something good with himself instead of sitting on a street corner getting high. If u r so unimpressed u should try making music that impressed u, it might make headlines in your shower! Keep doing what you do Kayyo
YOU must be 75 yrs plus.I undertand
i am thinking that u have neva listened to rap music before….u r a lost cause…
This type of African American genre of music is really not my thing. Shoot I can hardly understand what the hell these people are saying. However, I am happy for the young man doing his thing. more power to him!
It is clear Dominica has more talent than people in high places will admit to it is being done over and over again
LOL! I laughing with “Me” about his comment about artists putting Dominica on dee map, as if other Artists have not done that already. I feel you on dat one dere oui! How soon we forget the labor of so many, who should be celebrated. But when, at home there is not even a proper music industry that celebrates accomplishments, then how do the new generation of Dominicans know from where their roots were planted?
Perhaps the article should read “putting Dominica on the Hip-Hop map”…but then again, there are other Dominican rappers out there not getting props…. and usually because they are now based overseas….one that comes to mind – Young Spray (twitter: @Young_Spray, http://realerthanmost.com, Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/youngsprayRTM). Based in the UK. He was one of the first to help start up the UK Rap scene. He is from Canefield and Mahaut. Here he is on BBC Radio One show “Fire In The Booth”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwhCMljf2GA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
that some weak bars
Good Day Dominica!
For the People that say the Island is hard/challenging, and give up on their Dreams, take note, never give up on your Dreams!, Life is what you make it!, Seek and you shall receive! Congrats to the Young upcoming Star! You make us Proud!
The crowd only danced when the drake part came on……silent for Kayyo verses……SMH….you’re not proven to be good unless you make a hit of your own and make the crowd move…anyone could perform a remix of drake….originality is important…I really liked the song get to know you. should have done that
it’s obvious that is the first time they heard it twat!
and besides everyone knows (this part) if drake sang the other verses… they would go silent too -_-
many the people there didn’t no the lyrics … n i think u should look at the video again cuz if u cn honestly say the croud was silent 4 Kayyo ither u r blind or u need a hearing aid…
smh…. who’s Kayyo to these people?… they don’t know him, they don’t know his songs…. so of course they’ll relate to Drake’s part… but i bet after the performance some wanted to meet him… this is how it is, when u start to build a following… once he keeps pushing he’ll be known…
It’s clear that your mom don’t send you to public events. He is a new artist how can they go wild and they don’t know the lyrics to the song
VYBZZZZZZZZ
I support any artist from Dominica….Congratulations Kayyo on your success……however Im not a fan of your music or any rap music…but reach for the stars….good to see Dominican artist can make it this far.
That’s it kayyo…shut the haters up and keep your head up. G Shine to the world
Big up Kayyo. Rep hard for DA
shout out to kayopo bruh you going hard man keep it up link your boii up in brooklyn
Go JORDAN!!!!!!! don’t forget God too :)… i’m rooting for u
AMEN! :D
This is nice. You are going places Kayyo. This is how a lot of these american hip hop artistes make it…by playing these spots and hitting the road building a fan base. Keep doing what you doing.
And u sexy as hell! Always a plus.
This kid is going places and he has my support 100%,keep making dca proud, yea world we got talent too.
Nice work! Reppin DA!
Big Tings Poppin!!!! Go for it!
“his main priority is getting Dominica on the map” y do all these artist reason for singing is getting dominica on the map….. i guess musically julie, ophelia, gordon, jeff, rah to name a few have not been able “to get dominica on the map”.
so…what really is the problem with wanting to get Dominica on the map?
It’s only an expression meaning to get Dominica more well known internationally. Would you have a problem with that?
in other words… let dominica become a mini america… maybe even better than barbados… Trini… in other words SUCCESSFUL!
sorry but they haven’t… if they did at least people wouldn’t be mistaking dominica and dominican republic…. u think if rihanna was from d/ca… we’d still have that problem presently???
pull a random person in times square N.Y and ask them, if they know dominica…. they’ll say yeah.. i’ve been to santo domingo.. had a good time at the brothels… the mami’s are nice to lol….
now ask them if they’ve been to barbados, they’ll say no i haven’t been there, but rihanna from barbados… lol…. only the french antilles know dominica for the arts/music… nowhere else appreciates or knows our music… even Kes and the band perform on Fox News, ay lass not even an interview W.C.K can get from all the years they’ve been around….
regardless of those who have made our country known before, why should we stop? he is a young artist reaching out to a different crowd from those you have mentioned. your post has a negative vibe to it, when we should be supporting a MALE YOUTH doing something productive! smh. I am extremely happy he is not forgetting his origin, and i hope he never does. Maybe he can be what Rihanna is to Barbaos
he only meant to get dominican RAP music on the map..
Boss, honestly jus tek wey ya self. if thats kayyo’s objective, to put dominica on the map, then that shows he’s smart and knows where he’s from. the fact is dominica needs to be put on the map, and whats holding us back is dis kind a badmind vibe whey ya pushin. negativity doesnt make u an objective individual.
You’re an idiot – simply put.
Instead you encourage the boy to continue supporting his country you have a problem with him aiming for higher heights for Dominica as he’s building his career in the music industry. People like you need not comment if you can’t encourage others when they’re doing good.
There is nothing wrong with him wanting to get Dominica on the map. This is the problem with some of u Dominicans , alu cya do nothing but alu alwaiz dea to run alu mouth. Nothing is impossible, and i strongly believe that he is able to get Dominica on the map. If u have nothing positive to say SHUT UP. Kayyo you are able to do whatever you put ure mind to !! <3 u
skerrit was on cnn aljarzerra and all those major news networks last week…..mamo and rosie, hurricane david , olympics, frank bruno, , vince hilaire, lewis – the boxing heavyweight champion, and may 29th, coup attempts etc didn’t all dat put Da on d map?????
I wander if a country have to be on d map a hundred trillion times what a map dat going to be chupes
however the artist seem to have some great talent but two valid crticisms why is it that Jamaicans only sound like Jamaicans and our da artists always want to mimic the Jamaican accent? Ous is so sweeter than theirs….lets speak, sing in our own accent,,,,,jeff jo, rah, Ophelia,chbbby, Gordon sing with our accent
wow!!! now i would like to hear about the people who were calling d.b.s n kairi and asking for marpin to ban b.e.t etc.. smh.. that’s what happens when u give the youth the mechanisms that enable them to fly…. big up to 365 MMP, for without there help, i’m not sure if we’d be seeing Kayyo there at this moment…
Kayyo is a positive dude, not the gangsta imagery and his music is irie vibes… not any dumb down, retarded lyrics…. but stuff that makes u think and bobb ur head in amazement… support the movement…
I am sure Kayyo would have done just fine without 365 although they have done well by him.
They did not get him to Minnesota. Let’s keep it all real please.
let’s not start this here, u should of let my comment move… but since u wanna be a ‘smarty pants’ let’s get it popping… first and foremost ‘would have or would of’ doesn’t count…. it’s not part of his present reality… what’s part of his present reality is that 365 MMP helped him build a catalog…. if you say u hot and this and that… where’s your vids at nikkuh???
well kayyo can point to a bunch of vids and thousands of views compliments of 365 MMP…. So i’ll leave it there for now, cause i don’t eat under 365 MMP… they don’t know me and i’m not trying to befriend them… but we must learn to be appreciative and objective… i think Kayyo agrees with me…
raspect woman too much sex sex sex stuff dno review such tapes b4 posting
keep on moving youngman