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Abby Dallas Shares Her Desire to be One of the Top Performers of All Time

This week we had a conversation with Abby Dallas and she was kind enough to share how her journey through the music industry has been, she also talked about how she has won numerous performance awards from her tender age. This top-notch artist has proven herself to be the best at what she does countless times. Her main objective is to dominate and keep surprising her fans with the combination of fashionable and authoritative hit songs. Check out the interview below and let us know what you think in the comment section below.

Let’s start off by introducing yourself, you know the basics like name, age, and where you’re from. As much or little as you’re comfortable sharing.

Abby: My name is Abbygaye Dallas, my artist name is Abby Dallas. I am a reggae/dancehall artist. I was Born in Kingston, Jamaica, I grew up in Portmore, where I attended the Bridge Port High School. At a tender age, I was exposed to music through my Church, School and Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Sponsored Events. I have won various awards such as Outstanding Vocal Talent by the JCDC, Most Outstanding Soloist (2005), Best Female Pop Singer (2005), and Most Outstanding Junior Vocalist (2005). I got a scholarship as well from JCDC (Jamaica Cultural Development Commission) to study music at the Enda Manley College of the visual and performing Arts. In 2012  I won the JCDC song festival competition for Jamaica 50 with a song titled Real Born Jamaican.  I was the youngest and the third woman to have won this title. 

In 2013, I released two songs: From My Heart, and Extraordinary (I am that Girl). These two songs showed my vocal range and versatility. In 2015 I  released the single “He’s JUST Not Into You”. I continued releasing songs such as Gold Digger, YOUR LOVE, RudeBoy Loving, Poppy Show, One And Only, etc. I have toured the world with artists like Diana King, Tanya Stephens, and Queen Ifrika. I have performed at shows like Best of the Best, performed at the Campaign tour for New York Mayor Eric Adams, Jazz festival, Sting, Rebel Salute, and Saint International Fashion Block.

What’s the best advice you ever received concerning music?

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Abby: Never stop believing in myself and my dreams. 

 

What keeps you going when things get tough in the music industry?

Abby: God and my fans love.

 

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What would you have done differently if you knew then what you know now?

Abby: To be honest I wouldn’t do anything differently because I believe everything that I have faced and overcome is a lesson learned and has made me the woman I am today.

 

What is still your biggest challenge?

Abby: My biggest challenge in this music business is getting my music to be heard worldwide. 

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If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?

Abby: Beyonce.

 

Talk me through your creative process.

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Abby: I honestly don’t have a set creative process. I just work with how I’m feeling sometimes or I may use what I’m seeing on social media or in my friends’ situations. 

 

How do you solve productivity/scheduling problems and reduce overwhelming situations?

Abby: I solve productivity by ensuring that whatever music I put out is always of good quality. As for scheduling problems and overwhelming situations, it’s always best to have good management to avoid those kinds of problems.

 

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What are you focusing your time on now?

Abby: I have been mostly writing, recording, and getting ready to put out some new music.

 

How do you currently feel about the state of “Your genre” in general?

Abby: Reggae and dancehall are loved globally. And having traveled the world I have seen the love the world has for Reggae and dancehall.

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How can our readers follow you online?

Abby:

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Abby Dallas Spotify.

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BluntBrad Jr. finds calm ambition in the laid-back shine of “It’s All Good”

BluntBrad Jr.

BluntBrad Jr.’s new single, “It’s All Good,” sounds like a steady handshake and a deep breath. It’s warm, honest, and not trying to be cool. There isn’t any fancy production hiding behind layers of polish here. Instead, the song is all about being honest. The song is laid-back and offers up the shine of a studio recording for the feeling of a candid introduction, a musical “hello” from someone who wants to be heard for who they are.

“It’s All Good” is a very human way to be hopeful at its core. The feeling is simple and real, like someone who won’t let little things stand in the way of their goals. The words to the song sound like friends talking to each other. They discuss their goals, their drive, and their need for attention in a way that is honest and not needy.

The production backs this up by making sure that everything is open and airy. The instruments are simple and easy to understand, so BluntBrad Jr.’s voice and message come through clearly. The song feels real because it doesn’t have a lot of extra stuff in it. You’re not hearing a heavily constructed persona; you’re hearing someone at the start of a journey, eager to make their mark.

The song’s rough edges make it captivating, which is better than polish, which would have smoothed it out. This way of thinking fits with the theme: hope isn’t naive here; it’s realistic and steady. It speaks to people who like simple songs and value honesty over artifice.

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“It’s All Good” is an engaging and approachable phrase that offers context for an artist who is confident and clear about their artistic vision. This is the kind of song you listen to when you need some honest encouragement to remember that just being human can help you move forward. This is only the first chapter of something serious, so expect more from him.

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SweetCandy! declares self-love and defiance on “UGLY”

SweetCandy!

SweetCandy!’s single “UGLY” is a candid and succinct revolution: concise, straightforward, and subtly transformative in its acceptance. The song conveys a fundamental truth: the acceptance of all aspects of oneself, including those previously deemed shameful, and asserts this claim with confidence. For an independent artist subjected to considerable criticism, the track functions as both a resolute retort and a comforting embrace of self-affirmation.

There exists a unique bravery in composing a song that explicitly declares, “This is me,” and SweetCandy! achieves this effectively. “UGLY” constitutes neither an apology nor a request; it is a declaration. The lyrics and performance express a sense of familiarity, illustrating the perspective of an individual who has transcended the necessity for external validation and now experiences liberation in authenticity. This emotional clarity endows the song with its potency: the relief in the delivery is palpable, a steadiness more compelling than any intricate production could attain.

The track musically reinforces this message with an aesthetic that is congruent: arrangements that do not eclipse the sentiment, production that appears authentic rather than superficial, and phrasing that enables the chorus to resonate as a personal vow. The song’s timeless perspective is noteworthy: it implies that autonomy in later life can be accompanied by acute awareness and gentle acceptance.

“UGLY” is successful due to its refusal to sanitize experience. It recognizes judgment, the pain of criticism, and the arduous path to self-acceptance, ultimately arriving at a state of tranquility. For listeners burdened by expectations or fatigued from performance, SweetCandy!’s single provides a straightforward, poignant remedy: embracing one’s true self is frequently the most courageous and exquisite decision. Embrace it, join in the singing, and allow the term “ugly” to evolve into a symbol of resilience and elegance today.

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