Local video rides social media wave

Members of CHOEB

It is a song many probably haven’t heard but it has been making waves on social media such as Facebook and Youtube.

‘Take My Hand’ by Portsmouth-based R&b/ Hip hop group CHOEB has been accumulating thousands of views on Youtube and has been part of the rotation of regional video broadcaster Tempo despite the fact that there is little or no local mass media support.

Many local artistes, especially those who don’t perform Bouyon music, have complained that is is very difficult to get airplay and support from local radio stations. As such, many songs which they feel had the potential to be hits, quickly fade into obscurity, leaving many disillusioned artistes along the way.

Thanks to social media however, artistes now have an avenue, mainly through Facebook and Youtube, to get their songs heard nationally, regionally and even  internationally.

‘Take my Hand’ is a love ballad featuring CHOEB lead singer Leah Benjamin and a guest feature by Anton Azille. The video for the song was shot on location in Portsmouth at the Cabrits National Park and the Purple Turtle Beach.

See video below.

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79 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    June 20, 2012

    luv it ,am downloading this to my ipod right now,do yo thing,DONN’T STOP TARL

  2. soulchild-j
    June 15, 2012

    yowwwww____CHOEB—-YOU_GUYZ_DERE—-TRUST__ME….DONT_STOP_THE_HUSTLE…….

    • soulchild-j
      June 15, 2012

      MUZIKSPELL___ENT…

  3. TRUE
    June 14, 2012

    BERT STAY A PRODUCER
    YU SUCK AT RAPPING/SINGIN/WATEVA
    YU JUS SUCK

  4. Patience
    June 14, 2012

    The song is great but the video sucks..dey jus stand up dere posing..(who does that?)I support local I buy their cd but I won’t be hypocrite like u all and say that this video was good @ all..but keep on tryin choeb ya’ll got talent!

  5. QueenPurrsha
    June 14, 2012

    Great job guys!!! I LOVE this track!! Don’t make the negativity bring you all down, that’s what happens when you’re good and people are jealous. You all know you got the support of Possie People. Proud Possican to tha bone!! :-D

  6. real talk
    June 14, 2012

    i must say, choeb is definitely gonna make it far! that’s an effective launch you guys are making to the media and i know one day when i have a family i’m gonna tell my kids “i know these people” CHOEB nice nice.. they real talented.. keep it up..

  7. wong ping
    June 14, 2012

    stop promotting r and b.they don’t promote caribbean music.only waiting to grab.come on man.who is there to continue the cadence and bouyon vibes.and let us hear your real voices.TAKE MY HA NDS AND COME WITH ME.we want real musicians who play real instruments.PA COUILLONER MWEN.DON’T FOOL ME!!!

    • QueenPurrsha
      June 14, 2012

      Stop this negativity Wong Ping. You’re not even promoting the Caribbean with that name you have. Yes we need to promote Caribbean music, but not everybody is cut out to sing r&b. Commend these children for doing something positive instead of being on the streets.

      • QueenPurrsha
        June 14, 2012

        Correction* to sing bouyon*

  8. observer
    June 13, 2012

    Love this group, keep up the good work

  9. cautious
    June 13, 2012

    great video …keep doing what you guys do best …great to see you guys representing possi…so much talent

  10. June 13, 2012

    love their songs heartbeat,nothing use to do an magic touch an bye hater.
    one on my favo singers in the group is the one that sounds a lil like nick minaj
    #best group

  11. forreal
    June 13, 2012

    this song can top american charts,we have so much past great dominican musicians with so much experience in the music industery, people like ophelia gordon henderson numusic.com and so many more,why dont these people help these kids,help them find an agent,help them find an outlet,they got potential,i compare them to people like rihauna and so on,it’s time dominican people step up and broaden their horizens,this local thing only breeds poverty and static,it’s about time someone recognize these kids,instead of looking on what skerrit do,explore the world with dominican talent.

  12. mouth of da north br
    June 13, 2012

    Make de sponsor proud

  13. boss man
    June 13, 2012

    good job CHOEB , keep it coming,

  14. da gyal
    June 13, 2012

    the video kinda sucks but the I like the song.

    • true say
      June 14, 2012

      i agree. like the song but the video sucks. girls just shaking/touching their fake hair making it sooo obvious that they styling HIB while you barely see the singing girl. the background looks great though. Good try.keep it up. improvements are visible but you got a great start.

  15. KoKo Naughts
    June 13, 2012

    I’ve always said them man up North got the best production in Dca. And for some reason they seem to have the best recording quality too. I’m not knocking any music genre, each to his own, but I feel is because they ain’t from Town they’re having a hard time getting play. There’s a video posted here on this site, and………..SmHLoL.. You get my point. BTW, this little chick can sing!!

  16. June 13, 2012

    Great job guys,darling u have a wonderful voice, am praying that some day u guys will make it big. Keep up the good work.

  17. Aldi Lewinsky
    June 13, 2012

    :) CHOEB is the BEST musical group in possie, period. I love ALL their songs & all their music videos . They’re going to reach far one day , all they have to do is keep the swag & zeal they have and continue being positive . Biggup CHOEB !

  18. Sacat
    June 13, 2012

    Favourite CHOEB song so far…Keep it up! Looking forward to see the rest

  19. Tourist
    June 13, 2012

    WOw so many wonderful videos coming out from Dominica. Can someone tell me where they did the filming. Such a lovely place.

    I think i might just stay on this island.

    • Chad
      June 13, 2012

      Well it was mentioned in the article :)

      At the Cabrits National Park and the Purple Turtle Beach. And yes you should stay!

  20. What?!
    June 13, 2012

    This is bs.

  21. .....
    June 13, 2012

    that is the most group in Dominica their songs make no sence bertist tries to sound so much like lil wayne……..ppl lets be honest they are Wack period

    • Upset
      June 13, 2012

      You must be jealous. Let the young people do their thingand go jump in the sea

    • observer
      June 13, 2012

      wow…jealous much?…I’m sure you enjoy watching the American crap but you have a problem with young Dominicans showing their talent

    • Distured
      June 13, 2012

      No my friend, Ur “period” making u WACK!

    • QueenPurrsha
      June 14, 2012

      No man, because we from Dominica we all have to sound rough and shout to sing we should not rap. Oh please! Give the youth a break. Stop hating!

  22. supporter
    June 13, 2012

    U guys sound great! Good luck…I truly hope you all make it big.

  23. weezib
    June 13, 2012

    Love that track… got it on my ipod, ipad, laptop and blackberry… Love that chick too, Leah Benjamin, got a huge crush on her…

    keep the tracks coming…

    and if anyone wants to hate… just play them my second fav track… bye haterz…

    CHOEB is definitely in the building

  24. Choo Pool
    June 13, 2012

    ….O.K….but why do most if not all these videos/songs have to be with pretty girls and implying sex? 8-O It’s getting boring now. Great effort anyway…got to start somewhere.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • DOMINICA
      June 13, 2012

      Why Dominican ALWAYS have to put down their own?

      If it was Rihanna or some other big stars your comment would be positive.

      It is very good and can go very far on the world market like the big stars.

      Keep up the good works Possie youths and DO NOT MAKE THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS break your spirit.

  25. T Shillingford Jr.
    June 13, 2012

    Nice tune. keep it up.

  26. A-Person
    June 13, 2012

    You are just ridiculous. All the male members of the group work btw and the females who are younger one is in college the other is graduating from high school. You should meet people before you talk and sound like an idiot!!

  27. friend
    June 13, 2012

    gud job bertiste n the rest keep doin wat u do best

  28. June 13, 2012

    I will do my best to make them famous in Germany.
    Nice voice and music. Blessings!

  29. well yah
    June 13, 2012

    i love that group….

  30. kevin
    June 13, 2012

    these people do not have anything else to do with their life…………get a job and stop sing nonsense

    • CHOEB da realest
      June 13, 2012

      or its just cuz u canna do ntn to save your life?? rather they sing occupy their time than do drugs and other illegal activities….some of allu just cannot see people do sumting positive with THEIR life and THEIR time….you need to stop be negative and do something with your life other than bring down these young children dreams of making it big in the music world…im sure that’s how Rihanna Nicki Minaj and the other caribbean artists started, and look at them now!…pft you saying that is not gonna stop their shine…More CHOEB i say!
      im out!

    • CHOEB da realest
      June 13, 2012

      and i forgot something….if u look at the comments YOU are the ONLY person being negative here…that should say something! *rolls eyes and walks away*

      • Distured
        June 13, 2012

        No… look at the rating on his comment. There were 4 other fools.

    • Ricksho
      June 13, 2012

      Oh Shut up. u dam fool

    • DOMINICA
      June 13, 2012

      You cannot be a Dominica youth making that negative comment? God is watching you.

    • Hmmmphhhh!
      June 13, 2012

      Kevin, you’re an idiot.

  31. Distured
    June 13, 2012

    Good Job~! Most important thing is a good flow for me. :-D :-D

  32. itassi4us
    June 13, 2012

    raelly nice effort you guys but i think there should have been more to it. actions are sweet but words are lacking.in everything there’s room for improvement. good luck to y’all anyway.really didn’t like Jovan’s action at the end but BIG UP TO CHOEB

  33. Meline
    June 13, 2012

    :-D Congrats so much to CHOEB……. And it is so true…… Dominicans are so backwards in their thinking and don'[t support their own local artists… Its a damn shame…… But as a proud Dominican i will continue to support CHOEB.. Continue making us proud…

  34. PROF. WIKILEAKS
    June 13, 2012

    The death of the other music..Bouyon

    • PROF. WIKILEAKS
      June 13, 2012

      Love the compilation and production….good vocals over…good work guys. Let’s get our own Rihanna

      GO DOMINICA

    • Hola
      June 13, 2012

      Are you serious PROF WIKILEAKS- Dude you are a real idiot. “Death to the other music Bouyon” – this is the comment of someone who is quick to draw his weapon of arrogance against critics of the government in power; he claim to be pro development yet he is advocating for the death of a music that the majority of the youth uphold. As a responsible people we are suppose to encourage the youth in the positive things they do. I am no fan of the Bouyon misic but I will encourage the musicians of bouyon music to strive for excellence. I would there not discourage them.
      To PROF WIKILEAKS you continue to demonstrate your ignorant , arrogant and sycophant like behavior- dude you behavior is so low it is nauseating just to know that people like you have free access to a computer- like his heroe Skerrit says “ this country is too free, this country is to free man” – lol

  35. home soon
    June 13, 2012

    sounding good. Lovely voice Leah, the guy too.

  36. Blessed
    June 13, 2012

    It is so sweet, I wonder what all the fuss is about… Girl do your thing.. you have a lovely voice, I hope that someone will listen and give you a break…God is good

  37. Sargent Unstop Radio
    June 13, 2012

    Big up CHOEB. We always play and feature their music on our station. Planing on getting them in studio before the end of summer. Big up all local hip-hop/ RnB Artists one time.

  38. BERTIST BESTIE
    June 13, 2012

    AYE NO, MY TRACK MUST BE BAD… BER BER DAT IS D SYN. BIG SMILES AND I CELEBRATING. :lol: :-D

    *Bertist by the way i talk u should no who dat dre… lol*

    • B.E.R.T
      June 13, 2012

      lolol i know

  39. smh
    June 13, 2012

    I LOVE THIS SONG !!! THOUGHT IT WAS SOME BET SONG TRACK ..KEEP IT UP GUYS !

  40. preetichick
    June 13, 2012

    . CHOEB I support them all the way. I love their music… Big up CHOEB… One love…

  41. Anonymous
    June 13, 2012

    good job u guys…we need to engage the youth more by giving them avenues to xpress themselves via song and dance…let us not dwell on genre as long as it is positive…we got young people out there with amazing vocals and dance skills…entertainment industry can thrive here in d/a

  42. B.E.R.T
    June 13, 2012

    Keep It Up Leah O_o Ton U Done Know #CHOEB

  43. A-Person
    June 13, 2012

    Good too see this. They are showing great versatility in the types of songs they make!!

  44. Pusina
    June 13, 2012

    WHoss i going to remake that song on my album soon..look out..whossssss

  45. north
    June 13, 2012

    CHOEB all day everyday

  46. Anonymous
    June 13, 2012

    CHOEB, this video does not only promote you all but Dominica. People will want to come to the Cabrits after viewing that video. The greenry of Cabrits, the little bamboo house, the sea and the cleanliness makes this a must visit. Keep it up youths.

  47. da real dmm
    June 13, 2012

    nice tune.. need a lil more in dem verses doe ..but good yl first video to i gues but yll will get better .. good work keep dem tunes coming

  48. Krimes
    June 13, 2012

    that’s a very good start, i know it’s alot of hard work but keep doing what you are doing am impress. 3Xpression soon come.

  49. Possie Girl
    June 13, 2012

    Ah fuss CHOEB think Cabrits is their own!!

    • B.E.R.T
      June 13, 2012

      lolol

  50. Sam
    June 13, 2012

    Thats great guys.. keep @ it,hope the local stations will pick up this up.. continued going big things for Possie and Dominica by extention

  51. GroupieLuv
    June 13, 2012

    Bertist chest! Yes!!

  52. wanna know
    June 13, 2012

    lovely video

  53. anomin
    June 13, 2012

    nice work bertist….keep it coming hard…

  54. Really?
    June 13, 2012

    Some love…..

  55. D.A Princess
    June 13, 2012

    Kool….not bad!!!

  56. zendy
    June 13, 2012

    thats how we dominicans stay! we dont support our locals! we only remember them when they make it big! congrats choeb!

    • true vibes
      June 13, 2012

      you are so right… i couldnt have said it better myself

  57. Mr. Winstunner
    June 13, 2012

    Keep up the good work.. CHOEB

  58. just looking
    June 13, 2012

    big up CHOEB. do uno ting

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