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Twiggi
REAL NAME:Marie Gittens
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Twiggi’s charming personality transcends her enchanting voice enthralling the listener with captivating melodies. The unbridled clarity of her voice has made her a favourite in contemporary reggae music. This talented young vocalist is currently completing the tracks for her Debut Gospel Album. When completed, the album will reflect Twiggi’s deep spirituality. World Beat, R&B, Hip Hop and of course Reggae colours the album. “I get to do, what I want to do now,” she notes regarding the direction of this, her second album.
Twiggi penned several of the tracks on the album while musicians four time grammy award winner Alrick "sticky fingers " Thompson and the Straight Cash crew , platinum recording producer computer Paul, Ramont Greene,and others have collaborated to produce original musical accompaniments to Twiggi’s enchanting voice.
Penthouse Recording produced and distributed her self-titled debut album which had collabarations with Buju Banton, and Wayne Wonder, her former stable mates. Twiggi has been singing and performing since age five, first at church, to which she is still very close, and also at school. As a young adult, she embarked on a career in the entertainment industry and saw early success.
Her first single, “Where Did The Love Go” produced by Penthouse’s Donovan Germaine was a major hit both local and international. She then followed up with other hits like " It's Too Late, Tears On My Pillow, I Want Your Love (Want It Wth Buju Banton) just to name a few". Prior to devoting time to her current album, Twiggi has been busy providing background vocals for a number of Reggae’s most successful stars. In studio, Twiggi has lent her voice to tracks for artistes such as Pierre Pouljak, African Reggae star Alpha Blonde, Lady Saw, Burning Spear, Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond, Luciano, Marcia Griffiths, Sizzla, Garnette Silk, International Super Star Sting, and Reggae Superstar Jimmy Cliff just to name a few.
In many cases, Twiggi did the vocal arrangements for the tracks as well. She is equally popular on stage and has toured the world and done studio work with Buju Banton, Beenie Man and veteran Toots Hibbert. Formerly with the Shocking Vibes fold, Twiggi has appeared on a number of tracks as a solo artiste and in combination with her stable mates. Fellow singer Raymond Wright collaborated with Twiggi on the soulful, “Always” and Mega Banton dropped his hardcore style on “House Party”. Twiggi’s powerful input was felt on Beenie Man’s “Bad Mind Is Active” and “My Prerogative”. Her discography also includes the widely successful “Its Too Late” and her personal favourite, “Tears On My Pillow”.
Twiggi is aware of the challenges facing women in the Jamaican entertainment industry. “I am very comfortable where God is directing me now,” she declares. Alrick, irie Jam Prod , virgo , Hal and eugene grey have been very encouraging,” she confirms. Twiggi has a realistic outlook regarding her career. Although she has high hopes, she is not looking for an overnight success. “I am looking for longevity,” states the slender soprano. Longevity seems to be exactly what is in store for Twiggi’s satiny smooth voice.
BIRTH PLACE:
Twiggi’s charming personality transcends her enchanting voice enthralling the listener with captivating melodies. The unbridled clarity of her voice has made her a favourite in contemporary reggae music. This talented young vocalist is currently completing the tracks for her Debut Gospel Album. When completed, the album will reflect Twiggi’s deep spirituality. World Beat, R&B, Hip Hop and of course Reggae colours the album. “I get to do, what I want to do now,” she notes regarding the direction of this, her second album.
Twiggi penned several of the tracks on the album while musicians four time grammy award winner Alrick "sticky fingers " Thompson and the Straight Cash crew , platinum recording producer computer Paul, Ramont Greene,and others have collaborated to produce original musical accompaniments to Twiggi’s enchanting voice.
Penthouse Recording produced and distributed her self-titled debut album which had collabarations with Buju Banton, and Wayne Wonder, her former stable mates. Twiggi has been singing and performing since age five, first at church, to which she is still very close, and also at school. As a young adult, she embarked on a career in the entertainment industry and saw early success.
Her first single, “Where Did The Love Go” produced by Penthouse’s Donovan Germaine was a major hit both local and international. She then followed up with other hits like " It's Too Late, Tears On My Pillow, I Want Your Love (Want It Wth Buju Banton) just to name a few". Prior to devoting time to her current album, Twiggi has been busy providing background vocals for a number of Reggae’s most successful stars. In studio, Twiggi has lent her voice to tracks for artistes such as Pierre Pouljak, African Reggae star Alpha Blonde, Lady Saw, Burning Spear, Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond, Luciano, Marcia Griffiths, Sizzla, Garnette Silk, International Super Star Sting, and Reggae Superstar Jimmy Cliff just to name a few.
In many cases, Twiggi did the vocal arrangements for the tracks as well. She is equally popular on stage and has toured the world and done studio work with Buju Banton, Beenie Man and veteran Toots Hibbert. Formerly with the Shocking Vibes fold, Twiggi has appeared on a number of tracks as a solo artiste and in combination with her stable mates. Fellow singer Raymond Wright collaborated with Twiggi on the soulful, “Always” and Mega Banton dropped his hardcore style on “House Party”. Twiggi’s powerful input was felt on Beenie Man’s “Bad Mind Is Active” and “My Prerogative”. Her discography also includes the widely successful “Its Too Late” and her personal favourite, “Tears On My Pillow”.
Twiggi is aware of the challenges facing women in the Jamaican entertainment industry. “I am very comfortable where God is directing me now,” she declares. Alrick, irie Jam Prod , virgo , Hal and eugene grey have been very encouraging,” she confirms. Twiggi has a realistic outlook regarding her career. Although she has high hopes, she is not looking for an overnight success. “I am looking for longevity,” states the slender soprano. Longevity seems to be exactly what is in store for Twiggi’s satiny smooth voice.
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RWW FASHION FEATURE - 'BRIDGET SANDALS'
Novia McDonald-Whyte - Contributing editor Jamaica Observer
Sunday, December 07, 2003
Sandals designer Bridget say "Bridget sandals" in Jamaica and fashion watchers, as well as lovers of sexy leather straps, will smile the smug smile of those in the know. It has been, for Bridget Brown, (known by thousands as Bridget), a journey of twenty-odd years. The fact is, the leather soles of her sandals almost left her barefooted on several occasions. "It took me three years," Bridget tells SunDay to get my feet off the ground. I paid the price for not going to school. I had to endure artisans not cutting the leather properly, bad work attitude, sabotage, you name it, I went through it."
A baptism of fire, some might be tempted to add for the former Playboy Bunny. "I was a bunny between 1972 and 1977 at the Playboy Boscobel Beach," says Bridget, flashing her signature toothy smile, and still conscious of that bunny poise.
"Playboy was forced to close (no tourists were coming to Jamaica). I was forced to come back to Kingston. I had to find some means of survival. My first stop was G's One of a Kind -- an upscale boutique that sold one-of-a kind Italian shoes and clothing. I left that in May 1981, after Bob Marley's death. I sold pound-cloth for Carmen Brown of Karmen's Corner. "There I was with my scale underneath my arm, and my cushions at my side. I really never wanted to make sandals. I also made skull caps and crochet bags."
Start she did and never looked back. Bridget even found the time and finances to attend school in Milan. "I went to school out of curiosity. I wondered if I was doing something wrong. Little did I know that I was in fact doing something right. My customers are happy, the sandals are fitting right, and I, too, am satisfied. I admire what I am doing."
No idle boast. Bridget Sandals were on the runway at New York Fashionweek, and Caribbean Fashionweek. Bridget Sandals are in Barbados, St Kitts, Antigua, Lincoln Avenue, South Beach (Miami), in the Village (New York) and at Controversy -- Battersea London.
Come next season, there's the possibility of a shipment to Japan, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Dallas.
"You have to be skilfull to survive. It has been a 20-year fight for survival. It's a struggle to maintain quality, confidence, style, craftsmanship. Finally, you have to have integrity in business."
As the chat comes to an end and Bridget does that Bridget walk towards her taxi, and there's a feeling that the very best is still to come from this beautiful sister.
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