Worl-A-Girl

REAL NAMES: Charmaine DaCosta, Linda Scott, Sabrina Cohen, Angela Wilks
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Worl-A-Girl is a rap- and R&B-influenced reggae band, formed in 1991.The irresistibly soulful, sexy and scintillating Worl-A-Girl have been spinning their unique web of dancehall grooves since 1991, thrilling audiences around the world with non-stop onstage excitement. Sabrina, Sensi and Miss Linda are three ladies dedicated to creating and performing feel-good music.

Together they have an impressive total of 38 years in the music industry. Each was pursuing a solo career and met while playing at the same New York City club. During one rehearsal Sensi came up with the idea of going onstage together for a grand finale; at that impromptu performance the seed was planted for Worl-A-Girl - the first ever female dancehall group and they’re looking to start a trend for others to follow. The music business is a difficult business for any one artist to succeed in, and it proved easier for these women to work together as a group than as solo artists: three heads are better than one after all. The group’s name (“world-of-girls” in Jamaican patois) was serendipitously bestowed by reggae producer Donovan Germaine’s son, Donovan, Jr. who walked into the studio while they were recording their first single and exclaimed, “worl a girl about!” It was the perfect name. Since forming they’ve taken the dancehall scene by storm, scoring a string of hit singles , including a cut on the smash soundtrack of Cool Runnings, touring North America and the Caribbean, sharing the stage with a virtual who’s who of reggae stars and collecting a raft of awards. On stage they generate such high energy and positive vibes that audience response is always overwhelming. Tight vocals with a pulsating rap-and-harmony mix, colorful costumes and dap choreography give their reggae-flavad stage show a cutting urban edge.

Worl-A-Girl’s success results from the combination of essential musical elements offered by each performer. Sabrina, who hails from San Fernando, Trinidad brings soul stirring vocals, creative harmonies and energetic choreography. DJ/Dancehall rapper and chief songwriter Sensi was born in London, England of Jamaican parents. She adds musical balance with her songs and their strong lyrical content. Miss Linda hails from Brooklyn, New York and brings a cutting edge rapping/DJ flow with its natural energy to their performance. She’s a born entertainer and a no nonsense businesswoman. “We have a chemistry we can’t explain. Our music is hard to define. It’s a mixture of Pop, Reggae, Dancehall, and R&B and even a touch of Rap.” Says Sensi. This dynamic trio shares a close friendship, an unparalleled sense of humor, and high career aspirations.

“Being involved in the music industry is not a bed of roses,” say the girls, “and we’ve learned the hard way that all that glitters is not gold. But we’ve made a commitment to the music and to each other. We will not stop until we achieve our goal of being #1.” Most significant for W.A.G. was a six- show tour in West Africa with Morgan Heritage in 1997 and a return in December 1998 with Sister Carol, Rita Marley and Kymani Marley. Their accomplishments and recognition include five New York Tamika Reggae Awards for outstanding female artist plus the Ingredience Appreciation Award (Jamaica). They have three successful albums to add to their impressive credits: Worl-A-Girl (Columbia/Chaos), Time (Sony/Japan) and the dance LP “Party” (TP Records) which exposes raw underground hip shaking dance beats and features the single Ain’t No Stopping Us Now which has become their personal and professional anthem.