Music
Press
"A new sound... fresh and vibrant" - Bristol Rocks
- Bristol Rocks Magazine
"A ton of energy and good vibes…"- Brighton Calling - Brighton Calling
"She's so talented she makes me cry" - Nerm, BBC Radio 1
- BBC Radio 1
"Aruba Red lures the audience straight to iTunes..." - Chic Today
- Chic Today
“Provocative, independent and eclectic; a breath of fresh air…” – Riz MC
- Riz MC
"Exquisite acapella vocal" - Bobby Friction, BBC Asian Network
- BBC Asian Network
“Aruba Red has a killer vibe” – Nitin Sawhney
- Nitin Sawhney
"A reaction that some rock royalty only humbly hope to achieve"- Open Magazine
- Open Magazine
Discography
*Aruba Red eponymous LP - AWAL 2008
Radio Play from this album:
'Who Am I?' - Selected as Alternative Jam of the week on BBC Radio 1Xtra, also pioneered by many local radio stations, internet djs & podcasts including Version Xcursion, South West Radio, Secret Archives, Conspiracy FM, Roundhouse Radio, Dread at the Control and many more
'It's Time Now' - Selected as 'Hottest Homegrown Track of the Week' on BBC Radio 1 on Ras Kwame's show, also played by Hue Stephens.
* Featured on Nitin Sawhney's latest LP 'London Undersound' - Cooking Vinyl 2008.
The collaboration 'Last Train To Midnight' received extensive radio play on BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 4, BBC Asian Network and numerous other specialist stations and shows.
* Featured on Roy Orbison's Tribute LP 'Under the Covers' - AWAL/Sony 2009
'You Fool You' is currently being championed by the Orbison team for various publishing opportunities.
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Bio
A provocative blend of poetic reggae and experimental styles with a passion for positive lyricism at their core. An independent and openly political artist, Aruba Red’s self-titled debut album which features Grammy award winning latin-jazz musicians Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez & Robby Ameen was featured by iTunes in their ‘Best of 2008’ category. The infectious track ‘Struggling’ featuring Reggae star Jah Mason, reached the top 10 playlist on Irie fm in Jamaica last Summer, the controversial ‘It’s Time Now’ was selected as ‘Hottest Homegrown Track’ on BBC Radio 1 in December and in February the innovative ‘Who Am I?’ was chosen as ‘Alternative Jam’ on BBC 1Xtra. Her collaboration with award winning Nitin Sawhney, a bass heavy, dub infused trip-hop track; ‘Last Train to Midnight’ has received regular rotation on radio. She has impressed audiences with her fiery acoustic set whilst touring with artists including Natty and Fat Freddy’s Drop as well as at Glastonbury Festival, the Love Music Hate Racism Carnival and The Royal Festival Hall. Miss Red has monthly residency at London’s Roundhouse with her own innovative new live music night ‘Strange Brew’ and hosted her own Strange Brew stage at this year’s Big Chill Festival, Aruba has also been awarded the prestigious title 'Emerging Artist In Residence' at London's Southbank Centre alongside artists including Riz MC and Nathan 'Flutebox' Lee. This traveling child whose influences are as diverse as Bob Marley and Immortal Technique, has been wondering the globe collecting vibes as she goes and is currently working on new material both in the UK and Jamaica where she has recorded a forthcoming smash with Jah Cure which is already causing quite a stir. With her uniquely brave style, a list of collaborations that would make many signed acts jealous and a host of established artists wanting to work with her throughout 2009, nothing looks set to stand in Miss Red’s way.
"A new sound... fresh and vibrant" - Bristol Rocks
"A ton of energy and good vibes…"- Brighton Calling
"She's so talented she makes me cry" - Nerm, BBC Radio 1
"Aruba Red lures the audience straight to iTunes..." - Chic Today
“Provocative, independent and eclectic; a breath of fresh air…” – Riz MC
"Exquisite acapella vocal" - Bobby Friction, BBC Asian Network
"A reaction that some rock royalty only humbly hope to achieve"- Open Magazine
“Aruba Red has a killer vibe” – Nitin Sawhney
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For all enquiries please contact Aruba Red Music: +44 (0) 7939 060 698 / arubaredmusic@hotmail.com
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