Bands and Artists...............

Nu-Vybes

In the early stages of the band’s development they entertained only small audiences in St. Kitts-Nevis, which consisted mainly of teenagers. Adults were still nostalgic for the big band sound of the brass bands and the pure rhythms of calypso. But true visionaries,NuVybes were clever in their creations. Their rhythms varied from breathtaking fast music to slow waves of seduction. Stories of carnival spirit echoed their love for music, while other lyrics were inspirational messages. The band's poetic vibrations were destined to make them unforgettably popular. Songs like "Indian Chant"(1994-95 carnival) and "Rush Hour"(1995-96 carnival) were special favourites among the music fraternity as well as the local band and music enthusiasts on the island.

Continuing on the road to success, the NuVybes Band International captured the prestigious road march title during National Carnival 1996-97 with the hit song "Hand Signal" and again in 1997-98 carnival with the very innovative and hugely successful "Street Style" which catapulted them into the upper echelon of Caribbean musical bands. The band followed “Street Style” with the album No Loose Ends which featured “Rumble” and Carifesta VII official anthem “Rythym is me Culture” which was a fusion of Merengue, Latin , Zouke and Calypso music. No Loose ends was another huge success and helped to cement the band as one of the premier bands in the Eastern Caribbean. There 2000 album “Extra Mile” saw the band taking a different approach concentrating more on the slow groovy type songs that have made other regional bands household names. “Imagine Dat” and “Crazy Love” stood out and have since become regional classics .

They have once again proven themselves by being crowned road march champs for St.Kitts-Nevis 2001 Carnival with their smash hit "Sugar". “Peoples Sugar” is the name of the album and the album’s title track “Sugar” has taken the Caribbean by storm. Reaching number 1 on several islands including Antigua and St.Maarten as well as hitting the top 5 in islands such as Trinidad, Dominica and Tortola.

The band has performed all over the world including Cannes France where they represeneted the Soca/Calypso Genre of music at the MIDEM International music festival. They were also the only Caribbean band to perform at the 1998 CARIBANA celebrations, which saw the band give a spectacular performance to 1000’s of Canadien/Caribbean people on Toronto’s world famous Olympic Island. NuVybes is the only band to perform at every St. Kitts Musical festival since its inception.

The sound of NuVybes has echoed throughout Europe, the U.S.A and Canada. In 1997 the group was house band for the opening of Caribana, held annually in Toronto.

NuVybes band is held together by a core of three talented musicians. Steve Dublin is a second generation musician and is the founder of the band. His arranging and producing has made him a much sort after producer and arranger in the Eastern Caribbean. Gregory “Mention” Hobson is the lead vocalists of the band and his talents as a vocalist/lyricists has been lauded by music fans and pundits throughout the region. Carl “Ozzy” Osbourne is the lead guitarist and has been with the band almost since it’s inception back in the late 80’s. Other members of the band include Chad “Sucky” Benjamin (Bass), Leroy “Rush” Thompson (Vocals) and Offlyn “One Boot” Rogers (Drums).

NuVybes has been honoured locally as the most improved and band of the year on several occasions, in addition to winning Bandorama competitions in Anguilla, Nevis, Antigua and St.Kitts but the greatest accolade to NuVybes is the gyration and support of thousands of people all over the world.

For bookings contact:
1-869-465-5835 OR 1-869-465-8229/6524.
EMAIL: nu_Vybes@hotmail.com

St.Kitts W.I

MUSIC RELEASED:
2001 - Sugar
2000 - No Loose Ends
1999 - De Extra Mile