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"Reggaeton: The Worldwide Rage"

VARIOUS COUNTRIES have adapted to the cross-cultural rhythms of reggaeton, and Jamaica is no exception.

Mr. Vegas is currently working with reggaeton gurus Luney-Tunes and will feature on the album Luney-Tunes Volume 2 with the song Oh Johnny. Vegas recently finished the shoot for the video.

Mr. Vegas told The Sunday Gleaner that "the Latin market embraces Vegas, the Spanish market is my biggest market". He further stated that the reggaeton remixed version of his song Papito was recently released and is now playing on the major radio stations in Puerto Rico.

He added that some of his other songs, such as Heads High, Hot Gal Fi Dem (featuring Sean Paul) and Pull Up were all done over by reggaeton artistes. He has also done a collaboration with reggaeton artiste Don Omar, Remix Gasolina.

"The reggaeton artistes work together, unlike dancehall where every man want to be the man on top... When I go to Puerto Rico I see di whola di man dem a work together; they are helping each other and the music is stronger," said Mr. Vegas.

Sasha also did a reggaeton collaboration with Ivy Queen in 2004, Sexy Body. Sasha did the English version of the song and did the remix with Ivy Queen in Spanish. "I've opened the entire Latin American market with that one song. The song was number one on The Roof," she said.

Sasha believes that the rise of reggaeton should wake up Jamaican artistes. "I'm not hatin' on it, I'm actually lovin' it. If we have our thing and we playin' with it, other people are gonna love it and go for it and I say go for it," said Sasha.

She recently did another reggaeton song called Move My Body. "It's a comfort zone for me right now, since I've been doing it for the past three years. I'm actually getting ready to do a whole reggaeton album," said Sasha.

Tanto Metro and Devonte are featured on Cuban/American singjay Mey Vidal's remix of The Tide is High. Teflon recently did Need Your Love on the same rhythm. In addition, Stevie Face and I-Octane did Good Time on a reggaeton rhythm. Mey Vidal has done a reggaeton remake of John Holt's Tide is High.

Stevie Face and I-Octane have stepped up to the new challenge of the reggaeton beat. "It's not very different from dancehall and I think Jamaican artistes should seize this opportunity," said Stevie Face. I-Octane found it easy. "It's a new experience for me, it's great. It's easy to deejay on this rhythm because the drum pattern is the same as the dancehall songs," he said.

Phillip Linton, co-producer for Move My Body, The Tide is High remix, Need Your Love, and Good Time, thinks the reggaeton rhythm is all about dancing and grooving. "They actually sample off our old drum patterns, that groovy type of rhythm, and it's working. I don't think Jamaican artistes should worry about it, because they have just got a piece of the pie. They can only fuse with us and we with them," said Linton.

Phillip Linton is also a director at Arrows Recording Studio, where he produces reggaeton and other rhythms. He believes that collaboration is healthy for the industry. "We should collaborate, because it will enhance reggae music, which will expand in a wider community, like the Latin community," Linton said.

Reggaetón has rapidly merged into mainstream American music. Jennifer Lopez has recorded a track with Pharrell Williams, produced by top reggaeton duo Luny-Tunes. Rapper Jay-Z collaborated with Hector 'El Bambino' on his upcoming album.

In addition, the three reggaeton legends, Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderon and Don Omar, performed at the MTV Video Music Awards in September. It was the first time that reggaeton was broadcast worldwide on such an event.

The genre has grown so much in recent years that it was given its own category at the Latin Billboard Awards. Reggaeton pioneers, Luny-Tunes, have written and produced for virtually every reggaetón artiste, including Tego Calderón, Don Omar, Zion & Lennox, Wisin & Yandel, Voltio and many others.

Luny-Tunes also has a current hit on R. Kelly's album, Burn It Up, and a track on Ricky Martin's English release, which they co-produced with the Black Eyed Peas' Will, I Am, featuring the Peas. The team also did a song for Sean Paul's new album, Oh Men, which features Daddy Yankee. Nina Sky has also published a new Latin Mixtape album.

"Reggaeton is doing good, big labels offer a lot of money and sales go up. Reggaeton has a future, because everybody is doing it. Ricky Martin is in, it's going to be even bigger," said Luney. He said "Since Sean Paul's song was released on the radio, everybody has been calling in and requesting it. The song features Daddy Yankee and Luney-Tunes."

Reggaeton artiste Phillip, who is half-Puerto Rican, half-Jamaican (Jamaican grandmother), has done a remix with Frankie J called Obsession. He has also done a collaboration with N.O.R.E and Busta Rhymes' Flip Mode Squad called Activao. "The reggaeton movement has filled a big hole; like dancehall, it has taken - Kesi Asher, Staff Reporter for Jamiaca Gleaner


"Cuban Mey Vidal canta Latin Reggae"




Cuban Mey Vidal canta Latin reggae

By Basil Walters Sunday Observer staff reporter waltersb@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, September 09, 2007



Although the only contact we've had was one long distance telephone interview, her cheerful disposition is inescapable. The pleasantness of her voice, and laughter which comes frequently during our brief conversation, was akin to that of a long lost friend.


Mey Vidal. says she's stuck on reggae
The fact that she was born less than 100 miles off the shores of Jamaica explains it. But more than anything else, her seeming undying love for reggae music is probably what has created this feeling of familiarity.

For some time, her home away from home was the Arrows Recording Studio on Windward Road, Kingston, where her musical career was being developed through strategic collaborations with a variety of singers and producers in the Jamaican and Latin reggae fraternity.
That is the making of a Latin/reggae singer Mey Vidal, born in the small town of Palma Soriano in Santiago de Cuba, the nearest point on that Spanish-speaking country to Jamaica.

She is yet another musical pilgrim in the growing stream of offshore reggae converts who have been flooding Jamaica one after the other in recent years. In the 1950s, Cuba's popular music, called Merengue, was quite a staple in Jamaica. Generations later comes Mey Vidal with Latin reggae, maintaining this tradition of cross culturalisation.

"You know, my interest in reggae started at (age) 10 when I lived in Santiago, Cuba, the closest part of Cuba to Jamaica, and my parents would tune in to the Jamaican radio stations and would listen to all the reggae artistes and that's how I got a flavour of the music and I just became in love with it," Mey Vidal told the Sunday Observer in an exclusive interview from Miami, Florida where she now lives with her family.

Already, she has completed recording 14 tracks for her maiden full-length album, which will include her first commercial single, Never Gonna Give Up, produced by Arrows' Phillip Linton on the new rhythm, Tears.

Other tracks on the set are Mira Mira, produced by Sly and Robbie; Hey Papi by Downsound Records with a Latin-flavoured remix by top Puerto Rico/Miami-based producer Sam Fisher who produced Daddy Yankee's million-selling single Rompe; and Bye Bye Adios with inputs from Steely and Clevie. The album also includes collaborations featuring ace dancehall duo Tanto Metro and Devonte and rising international reggae artiste, Da'Ville.

"Right now, we are going to be re-releasing the single Hey Papi with Sony, and then we are releasing the original song which was done on a rhythm by Downsound Records, the rhythm is called Get Used To It," she explained.

"We just finished the remix with a Puerto Rican producer, Sam Fisher, who did most of the tracks for Daddy Yankee's last music album and also Daddy Yankee's movie. So with those two different versions of Hey Papi, we're going to be releasing that single, and if all goes well we're going to be releasing the full album with Sony," added the former lead singer with her hometown salsa band Vine Street Rumba.

The set comes with its fair share of Reggaeton (Puerto Rican style) influences. Mey Vidal was among the first set of females representing the Reggaeton movement which basically set out to capture the heart of bilingual audiences. The effort has earned her the appellation 'Esa Cubana'.

Her songs, she said, are very popular in Cuba. "But unfortunately, there, they only play them in the streets, because whatever is played on the TV and on the radio, it has to go through the Government, and the Government doesn't really favour that kind of stuff, so it's very hard to get it on the radio. So it's an underground type of thing. Luckily, the people like it, and they burn and made copies and give them to each other and basically enjoy the music."

Mey Vidal has been making the rounds promoting her forthcoming set with several visits to Jamaica, which landed her a Reggae Sunsplash stint last year and a trip to MIDEM in Cannes, France where she distributed promotional copies - featuring songs such as the Tide Is High, Coco Jamboo and Talk About Love - to nightclubs and radio stations.

In her search for opportunities, Mey Vidal has participated in Fox Television's American Idol, CBS TV's Star Search, and Univision's Gigante Del Manana. Prior to that, she won first place in the first talent contest she had ever entered, Sabado Giante (Univision), and Fiesta Giante (Telefuture).

During that time, Mey Vidal said she was also TV hostess and songwriter/vocalist of the Next Level TV programme where she came up with the hit theme song, Don't Stop Me Now.

The 26-year-old entertainer, who left her homeland 16 years ago, is looking forward to returning to Jamaica. "As of right now, nothing has been scheduled, but I sure see myself in Jamaica again," she said, "because I'm stuck on my reggae, a - Jamaican Observer (Newspaper)


"SUNSPASH-ING in Jamaica"

The return of Reggae Sunsplash was a success in Ocho Rios Jamaica with four great nights of Reggae from August 3rd to 6th.

Cuban Reggae artist Mey Vidal was one of the many acts appearing on the bill, which included UB 40, Damian Marley, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Machel Montano, Steel Pulse, Maxi Priest and Alpha Blondie. This was Mey’s first major performance in the birthplace of the music that inspires her, and for her it was a great experience. Her Sunsplash performance was very well received.

While in Jamaica Mey met and interacted with many of the leading media and music personalities in Reggae. Collaboration possibilities are being explored with some of the artists and producers she met in Jamaica.

http://www.caribbeat.com.jm/content/home/tester/CompleteStory.asp?ID=419 - Carribeat Entertainment


"Jamaican Observer (Newspaper)"

With some 29 exclusive acts, bMobile Reggae Sunsplash 2006 is set to bring a new standard of concert production to the local entertainment scene.

The organisers have gone through great pains to emphasise the fact that the festival will remain true to its roots and will feature strictly Reggae acts.

The Reggae Sunsplash list of exclusive acts reads like a Reggae who's who.
The elder states-persons are well represented by the likes Freddie McGregor, John Holt, Marcia Griffiths, The Tamlins and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari. Steel Pulse, UB40,

Alpha Blondy and Maxi Priest are the big names that represent foreign-based Reggae acts. Add to those the energetic Machel Montano; Puerto Rican-born deejay Capital D, Nigeria's Victor Essiet and Cuban Diva Mey Vidal and you will get the international feel to be unfolded at Reggae Sunsplash 2006.

The diminutive Half Pint, along with Chaka Demus and Pliers, the jocular Professor Nuts, Michigan and Cobra, represents the era when dancehall music evolved into a music form with world appeal. They are certain to add sparkle to the musical spectacle which will unfold at the Richmond Estate in Priory, St Ann from August 3-6.

The modern era of the dancehall genre is also ably represented by the Grammy award-winning Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, the lyrical Tanya Stephens and perhaps the most prolific stage performer in dancehall, Ninja Man.
But the list of Reggae Sunsplash exclusive acts does not end there.

Only at Richmond Estate will the rootsy vibe of the Royal Family of reggae, Morgan Heritage, be on show. The messenger, Luciano, always delivers world-class performances and only Reggae Sunsplash patrons will be able to hear the many hits from this superb Reggae act.

Believe it or not, the ever efficient Bushman, rising star Chezidek, and Roots Underground Movement, a band that has been gaining popularity on the entertainment circuit, will also be exclusive to the world's first and Jamaica's only authentic Reggae festival.

This year's festival is sponsored by B-Mobile and will feature over 56 hours of non-stop performances by over 110 exclusively reggae acts.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20060706T010000-0500_108534_OBS_AUTHENTIC_REGGAE_FROM_OVER____EXCLUSIVE_ACTS.asp - Authentic reggae from over 20 exclusive acts


"St Ann welcomes Reggae"

LASTING IMPRESSION

Councillor Dallis Dixon said he hoped Sunsplash would leave "a lasting impression on the citizens of St. Ann and especially the residents of St. Ann's Bay and its environs". Angella Bennett, RIU sales director, smiled as she said "the RIU and reuniting Reggae Sunsplash sounds so good", describing the festival as a "historically and culturally significant event".

There was song and dance to go with the speeches in the function hosted by Paula-Ann Porter-Jones, as singer Mey Vidal swished her hips and flashed a smile in bringing a Spanish flavour to dancehall. And members of the Uzuru ensemble gave a song and dance rapid-fire history of Jamaican music.

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20060522/ent/ent1.html

Mel Cooke, Freelance Writer - Jamaican Gleaner (Newspaper)


"MIDEM"

Jamaica - At last count there were 17 companies registered in the MIDEM online database as participants from Jamaica who will attend what is the world’s largest and most important music business trade fair. MIDEM 2007 will be held in Cannes, France from January 21 to 25, and this time around it seems Jamaica and Reggae will be well represented.

Among the companies from Jamaica listed to participate are Robert Livingston’s Big Yard Productions, Downsound Records who represents Nanko, Caribbeat Entertainment Limited managers of Da’Ville, Lorna Bennett and Cuban Reggae star Mey Vidal, Solid Agency, Cell Block Studio Recordings, Klariti Productions the representatives of Tessan Chin, Arrows Recordings, The Recording Industry Association of Jamaica (RIAJam), Gee Jam Studios and Jamaica Signature Beats. Also listed to participate is USA based record label CP Records and Trinidad based Caribbean Music Group.

Organisers of the Jamaica group stand JAMPRO are pulling out all the stops to ensure Reggae makes a big impact at the upcoming event. Their plans have included a series of preparatory workshops and meetings among the participants. At one recent meeting the decision was taken to showcase a number of performers at the upcoming event through the return of the Sounds of Jamaica concert showcase. Several artists represented by registered participants were selected to appear on the showcase. The showcase will be headlined by Shaggy and will include Da'Ville, Rayvon, Nanko, Tessanne Chin, Albarosie, KCJockey among others.

The Recording Industry Association of Jamaica’s participation at MIDEM will be used primarily to promote the newly formed International Reggae Music Academy with a view to attracting membership from the international Reggae music community. The RIAJam will also be having meetings with television media companies in markets such as France, UK, USA, Germany, Japan and Canada in order to secure commitments for recording and broadcast of the first International Reggae Industry Awards (IRI Awards) for which the Reggae Academy has been set up.

The last big Reggae contingent at MIDEM was in 1997 when Jamaica hosted the MIDEM opening night party and showcase. For 2007 the MIDEM organisers are already reporting significant increases in the number of industry executives and companies registered to attend. This according to the organisers is a clear indication of the upturn in legal music sales being experienced lately as a result of the Internet and mobile distribution models that have now become very popular. Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas is also slated to speak at the next MIDEMNET conference at MIDEM where the focus as usual will be on the Internet and mobile technology. For more details on MIDEM visit www.midem.com

The strong showing of Reggae music companies for MIDEM 2007 is a clear indication of serious efforts being made by some reggae music business practitioners to take the industry to another level of professionalism. Participating at MIDEM does not only provide great business networking opportunities, it also prepares participants to better understand and relate to the intricacies of the business of music from both a legal and technological standpoint. Going to MIDEM is not however a quick fix to the business of music, it’s a very expensive exercise and to be successful much preparation and research is required. For first time MIDEM participants I would therefore like to urge you to spend the upcoming weeks doing serious research and preparing to face what can be a very overwhelming experience.
- Tropicalfete


"Look Out World Here Come Mey"

Look Out World, Here Come Mey
By: Jigga Matic
Photo By: Warlington

Mey Vidal is a stunner. She was the centre of attraction for many at the Reggae Sunsplash launch in Ocho Rios, St. Ann over the weekend for her sassy moves, and her melodious voice.

Born in Cuba, she left at the age of nine where she lived in Panama, then Costa Rica before finally settling in South Florida. She specialises in an eclectic mix of music which includes reggae, reggaeton and Latin reggae.

"There are a lot of Jamaicans now in Florida, and I just love reggae music and I have to give props to the roots. Lots of people choose to ignore it, but reggaeton came from Panama, and then the Puerto Ricans began to sing reggae songs in Spanish, and then when it moved to New York, it blew up all over the world, but I have to give props to the roots, this is where it started," she told YardFlex.Com.

Her debut album, 'Esa Cubana' (That Cuban girl) will be released soon, and she will appear on Reggae Sunsplash on August 4. Look out for her singles, 'The Tide is High', 'You Want My Body', 'Talk About Love' featuring Da'Ville and 'Coco Jamboo'.

She has appeared on a number of television stations such as Telemundo, Unavision, Mun2 TV and channel 41.

Here's looking at you girl. 'Mey' you have a great career.

http://www.yardflex.com/archives/000502.html - Yard Flex


"Cuban Reggaeton Female Artist"

Reggaeton Artist, Mey Vidal, made her appearance this past March in Miami’s biggest annual festival of the year, Calle Ocho! The crowd was as supportive and wild as they always are with their favorite reggaeton artists. Mey Vidal is of Cuban – Spaniard descend. This young singer – composer, began her career at the age of 5, in her native Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba. Her music is a mixture of reggaeton in English and Spanish. Her lyrics include positive messages for the youth, and all who listen. Her style is unique and will get any generation up on their feet. She has collaborated with many artists across the globe, including Dominican Minus P, Qbanito, The Rican DJ Rick, and The Polish DKL Crew: Peny and ZNA. She is the first Cuban female in the Reggaeton genre, and for that reason she is often referred to as “Esa Cubana”. Mey Vidal’s CD will be released this July of 2005. Don’t miss out! This gal is definitely representing for the ladies worldwide!

http://www.reggaeton.info/archives/000304.html - www.Reggaton.info


"Reggaeton"

History

The first Reggae recordings in Latino America were made in Panama in the mid-1970s. A large number of Jamaican immigrants had been brought in during the building of the Panama Canal and they brought with them Reggae music to the local population.

In 1985, rapper Vico C from Puerto Rico produced the first Spanish-language Hip hop record. Thus the two main influences of the genre were in place, as well as the two main producing countries.

Reggae production took off seriously in Panama in the early nineties, about the same time Jamaican Ragga imports were becoming all the rage in Puerto Rico. It was common practice to translate an original jamaican reggae song (Same melody and rhythm, but with translated lyrics). Towards the middle of the decade Puerto Ricans were making their own riddim material, with clear pop influences, and recording what must be considered the first proper Reggaeton tracks.

Although Panama has always held its own production-wise, a more-widespread Reggaeton scene was created throughout Latino America when local Panamanian-style reggae became infused with distinct Puerto Rican, and Cuban influences a couple of years later. Today the music flourishes equally in both countries and has also spread to the rest of Latin America, including Colombia.

Distinguishing Features
The genre's most notably unique feature is a driving drum-machine track derived from early Jamaican Dancehall rhythms. Sometimes hip hop-styled vocals, an import from the U.S., are also used. Despite the genre's derivativeness, the fusion is often very creatively done, with some excellent producers and performers incorporating their own personal musical backgrounds into the crafting of songs. In any event, after over a century of forced connection to the U.S., Island Puerto Ricans have- in the end- preferred to tie themselves back into the Caribbean matrix to which they belong.

Reggaeton Today
The genre has only grown in size over the past few years and is starting to reach international recognition. Reggaeton's biggest international hit to date is "Papi Chulo (Te Traigo El Mmm...)" by Lorna from Panama. Swedish-produced "Chupa Chupa" by Cuban El Médico del Rap, the radio remix of Dominican Bachata boy band Aventura's "Obsesión" and Mey Vidal Ft. Qbanito on "Gata Sandunguera", are other hit tracks clearly influenced by the reggaeton style.

Most recently, artists which have grown to be immensely popular are Tego Calderón, Don Omar, Héctor y Tito, Zion y Lennox, Baby Rasta y Gringo, and last but certainly not least Ivy Queen, and Mey Vidal, being the 1st female artists in the genre. They are the most demanded reggaeton artists in Puerto Rico, USA, and most of Latin America. All have performed massive concerts in Puerto Rico, USA and are the ones credited with bringing it into the mainstream and allowing it to become more commercial and embraced by the public that had chastized it in its beginning. Reggaeton is also beginning to amass a large following in areas such as Florida, New York, the Boston area, Chicago, Los Angeles, and small pockets of the USA where the Latino population is sizeable or where there is a large club scene.

And large music companies are taking notice. Sony Music has signed significant deals with artists such as Buddha's Family and Mickey Perfecto. Universal Music is also one of the major distributors of the genre in and outside Puerto Rico. They have deals with most of the large production companies of reggaeton on the island.

Don Omar recently headlined a concert in South America alongside international dancehall artist Sean Paul, worked alongside the famous merengue band Limi-T 21 on two songs on their recent album, was featured on Los Rabanes' newest CD, participated with Ednita Nazario in her recent concert, and made a public deal with Emilio Estefan for production of some songs as well as help in internationalizing himself and the genre. He will also be the first rapper to participate during the famous Banco Popular concerts that take place every year. Héctor y Tito themselves have recorded alongside Jose Feliciano, and more recently alongside Victor Manuelle and Domingo Quiñones (two popular salsa artists). They're also touted to have Gilberto Santa Rosa participate in their next album. Other artists have had high profile collaborations with other artists outside the reggaeton genre, most notably : Tego Calderón with Fat Joe, Wyclef Jean, Cypress Hill, Toño Rosario, and 50 Cent. He is also the official face of Hennessy in the Latin American market. Ivy Queen's next album ("Real") has songs alongside Sean Paul, Beenie Man, La India, and Fat Joe. Daddy Yankee has a song alongside Nas called "The Prophecy", and also has a track on the soundtrack of the movie One Tough Cop. Pitbull has also collaborated with many reggaeton artists as of late including Daddy Yankee on his smash hit "Gasolina."

Recent events have only slightly tarnished the image of reggaeton in Puer - www.Mildhome.com Articles - Reggaeton.htm


Discography

La cantante y compositor de Reggae Latino Mey Vidal es de la tierra a qué se refieren comúnmente como "La Isla Prohibida". Ella nació en la pequeña ciudad de Palma Soriano, localizada en Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, y ahora vive con su familia en la Florida.
En su vieja vecindad Cubana, a la edad de 5, comenzó a cantarle a su familia y vecinos. Durante ese tiempo su escenario era la sala de la casa, sus trajes consistian de largas sabanas de cama blancas, y su micrófono era un simple cepillo de caballo. La primera vez que subio a un escenario profesional tenia la edad de 12, y fue el día que la eligieron como solista para su presentacion del coro de su escuela. Ése dia ella descubrió su pasión por la música.
Continuó su carrera como artista cantando en bodas, discotecas, eventos de recaudaciones de fondos, y en coros de la escuela y iglesia. Más adelante se convirtio en la cantante principal del group de salsa “Vine Street Rumba” que eran del pueblo en que ella vivia. Según Mey su encuentro cara a cara con Smokey Robinson cuando él habló en su Secundaria hace algunos años sirvio como el momento más grande de su inspiración en música.
En la búsqueda de experiencias y oportunidades, participó en acontecimientos como por ejemplo los de American Idol (Fox), Star Search (CBS), y Gigantes Del Mañana (Univision). Antes de éso, ganó el primer lugar en las primeras competencias de canto en que habia competido; Sabado Gigante (Univision), y Fiesta Gigante (Telefutura). Durante ese tiempo tambien era la presentadora, vocalista y compositora del programa de television ”NEXT LEVEL TV”. En lo que trabajaba ahi, Mey creo el tema principal titulado “Don't Stop Me Now” y parmanese la cancion del programa televisivo hasta el dia de hoy. Tambien trabajaba como modelo promocional para Next Level TV, Polaroid, estaciones de radio locales, y discotecas.
Se ha presentado en programas de television en vivo como por ejemplo los de: Telemundo MUN2TV, América TV Ch41 “EL SHOW DE FERNANDO”, “EL MINKINBIN”, “TROPICAMA”, y en acontecimientos anuales muy importantes tal come el de Festival Calle Ocho en Miami FL, Festival Calle Orange en Orlando FL, Ybor City Parades en Tampa FL, y muchos mas. Mey ha compartido el escenario con otros artistas como por ejemplo; CandyMan, El Medico, Daddy Yankee, Alberto GV, Trebol Clan, Grupo Mania, Puerto Rican Power, Guanabanas, Oscar De Leon, Qbanito, y muchos mas.
La música de Mey se puede describir lo mejor posible como Reggae Latino con algunas influencias de Reggaeton. Ella fue una de las primeras en representar el sexo femenino en el movimiento de Reggaeton, y por capturar el corazón de la audiencia bilingüe. Debido a su simplicidad, estilo único, y por ser la primera mujer Cubana en Reggaeton-dancehall, la reconocen como "Esa Cubana"!
La carrera de grabación de Mey tambien se está desarrollando. Con colaboraciones estratégicas con una variedad de cantantes y de productores en la fraternidad Jamaicana y Latina de la música Reggae. Ha terminado ya la registración de 14 pistas para su primer álbum integral, incluyendo “Never Gonna Give Up/Nunca Darce Por Vencida" producida por Phillip Linton de Arrows y grabada en su pista "TEARS", "Mira Mira" por Sly y Robbie, “Hey Papi” de Downsound Records con una re-mezcla de sabor latino hecha por el gran productor de Puerto Rico Sam Fisher, y "Bye Bye Adios" con las entradas de Steely y Clevie. Su álbum también incluye colaboraciones con el duo estellar del Dancehall Tanto Metro & Devonte y el artista internacional de Reggae Da'Ville.
Mey ha estado haciendo la promoción para su próximo álbum con varios viajes a Jamaica incluyendo una presentacion en Reggae Sunsplash 2006, una visita a MIDEM en Cannes Francia y la distribución de copias de sus grabaciones de promoción de radio y de discotecas; "The Tide Is High", "Coco Jamboo" y "Talk About Love/Hablemos De Amor”.
Su primer lanzamiento comercial cencillo es la pista de Reggae "Never Gonna Give Up” que se esta distribuyendo a través de Arrows Recording
www.arrowsrecording.com y www.myspace.com/arrowsrecording. Su casa fuera de casa son los estudios de Arrows Recording en Kingston, Jamaica donde ha desarollado una gran relacion de trabajo con el productor Phillip Linton. El es responsable por mezclar varias de las canciones de su album y tambien fue el director de el video musical "Never Gonna Give Up". En las veces que Mey ha estado en Jamaica la ha entrevistado el programa "TEMPO de MTV – Pull Up Selecta”. Para mas informacion sobre Mey Vidal por favor visite: www.meyvidal.com

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Bio

Latin Reggae singer and songwriter Mey Vidal is from what today is commonly referred to as “The Forbidden Island”. She was born in the small town of Palma Soriano, located in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, and now lives with her family in Florida.
In her old Cuban neighborhood, at the age of 5, she began to sing to her family and neighbors. During that time her stage was the family living room, her costumes consisted of long white bed sheets, and her microphone was a simple hairbrush. The first time she stepped on a professional stage was at the age of 12, the day she was chosen as soloist for her middle school choir performance. That was the day she discovered her passion for music.
She continued her career as an artist singing at weddings, dance clubs, fundraisers, and with school and church choirs. She later became the lead singer of her hometown salsa band “Vine Street Rumba”. According to Mey her face-to-face encounter with Smokey Robinson when he spoke at her High School some years ago served as her greatest moment of inspiration in music.
In search of experiences and opportunities, she participated in events such as American Idol (Fox), Star Search (CBS), and Gigantes Del Mañana (Univision). Prior to that, she won first place in the first singing contests she had ever entered; Sabado Gigante (Univision), and Fiesta Gigante (Telefutura). During that time she was also TV hostess, and songwriter/vocalist of ”NEXT LEVEL TV” Television program. While working with the TV show, Mey came up with the hit theme song titled: “Don’t Stop Me Now”, which still remains today. She also worked as promotional model for Next Level TV, Polaroid, local Florida radio stations, and discotheques.
She has performed on live television shows such as Telemundo’s MUN2TV “THE ROOF”, América TV Ch41 “EL SHOW DE FERNANDO”, “EL MINKINBIN”, “TROPICAMA”, and in major annual events such as Festival Calle Ocho in Miami FL, Festival Calle Orange in Orlando FL, Ybor City Parades in Tampa FL, and many others. Mey has shared the stage with CandyMan, El Medico, Daddy Yankee, Alberto GV, Trebol Clan, Grupo Mania, Puerto Rican Power, Guanabanas, Oscar De Leon, Qbanito, and many others.
Mey’s music can best be described as Latin Reggae with some Reggaeton influences. She was one of the first to represent the females in the Reggaeton movement, and to capture the heart of the bilingual audiences. Due to her simplicity, unique style, and for being the first Cuban female in Reggaeton-dancehall, she is recognized as “Esa Cubana”, which translates to “That Cuban Girl”!
Mey's recording career is also being developed with strategic collaborations with a variety of singers and producers in the Jamaican and Latin Reggae music fraternity. She has already completed recording 14 tracks for her first full-length album, including “Never Gonna Give Up” produced by Phillip Linton of Arrows on their new “TEARS” riddim, “Mira Mira” by Sly and Robbie, Hey Papi by Downsound Records with a Latin flavoured re-mix by top Puerto Rican producer Sam Fisher, and “Bye Bye Adios” with inputs from Steely and Clevie. Her album also includes collaborations featuring Dancehall duo Tanto Metro and Devonte and rising international Reggae star Da’Ville.

Mey has been doing the promotion rounds for her upcoming album with several trips to Jamaica including a performance on Reggae Sunsplash 2006 and a visit to MIDEM in Cannes France and the distribution of radio and club promotion copies of her recordings, “The Tide Is High”, “Coco Jamboo” and “Talk About Love”. Her first commercial single release is the Reggae track “Mever Gonna Give Up” which is being distributed through Arrows Recording www.arrowsrecording.com and www.myspace.com/arrowsrecording. Her home away from home is the Arrows Recording studio in Kingston, Jamaica where she has developed a great working relationship with producer Phillip Linton. He is responsible for mixing several of the songs on her album and is also the director of her “Never Gonna Give Up” music video. While in Jamaica Mey has been interviewed for the MTV TEMPO programme “Pull Up Selecta” For more information on Mey Vidal please visit: www.meyvidal.com