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Sistah Joyce cutting reggae album in Jamaica

- called the experience an awesome one as she is working with producers who worked with names such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff & Gyptian
Joycelyn Searles known by her stage name Sistah Joyce has recently commenced recording a new album of conscious reggae music at a studio in the land of reggae itself – Jamaica. Photo: Provided
Searles said that while this is by no means her first reggae album, this is the first time she has worked in such a professional setting and said that the experience was a great one that she will cherish. Photo: Provided
Searles said that while this is by no means her first reggae album, this is the first time she has worked in such a professional setting and said that the experience was a great one that she will cherish. Photo: Provided
Sistah Joyce while in Jamaica working on the reggae album. Photo: Provided
Sistah Joyce while in Jamaica working on the reggae album. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Joycelyn Searles, known by her stage name Sistah Joyce, recently commenced recording a new album of conscious reggae music at a studio in the land of reggae itself – Jamaica.

The Virgin Islander, who hails from the sister island of Virgin Gorda, said she spent time in Jamaica during the early days of March 2016. She is to complete the work in the coming months.

She recently returned to the territory to take part in the KT Promotions concert held on Saturday March 12, 2016 at Tortola Pier Park where she gave a sterling performance with some of her best known reggae pieces such as Sistah Smokey, Love Potion and a few others.

According to the reggae songstress and Calypso Monarch, the album comprises 14 tracks, including eleven of which are new ones and will be unfamiliar to most.

She said she wrote all of the songs on the track which were then put together by a team of producers at a studio in Jamaica.

Searles said that while this is by no means her first reggae album, this is the first time she has worked in such a professional setting and said the experience was a great one that she will cherish.

“I am just basically working on an album and some new stuff. We are doing 14 tracks of all conscious reggae music.”

“This is going to be my fourth full album,” she said. “This is my first time working out of Jamaica. And wow...it is a great experience. It's more work, more grounded music and with more live instruments,” she said.

Searles is working with Ansel Collins who worked with such artists as Jimmy Cliff, Robert Nesta Marley, and also Niko who worked with Junior Kelly and Gyptian. She said that so far all of the music were mixed and mastered at Anchor Studio in Kingston, Jamaica.

“That is just about it...I want the people to stay tuned for more to come. We haven't named the album as yet but we soon finish,” she said, preferring not to disclose much more at this point.

35 Responses to “Sistah Joyce cutting reggae album in Jamaica”

  • Real People (17/03/2016, 08:57) Like (23) Dislike (10) Reply
    When she was in problem with the law she hailed from St. Kitts...Up Sis Joyce burn out the Hypocrites...so proud of U.
    • phew (17/03/2016, 10:13) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Leave the people business alone!!
    • bvi (17/03/2016, 10:26) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      You must be the only one who said she was from St. Kitts.
    • mmm (17/03/2016, 10:32) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      lol i agree wit u they only knw u from here wen u making them look good wen u slip u from all over the globe tha time they knw where ur aunty grandmother father from lol lol .... dont knw her personally but i feel proud to c a fellow woman and mother making it continue doin wat u do dear
  • vg massive (17/03/2016, 09:11) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    GO SISTA JOYCE!
  • just asking... (17/03/2016, 09:35) Like (9) Dislike (11) Reply
    so is it true that she got hush money and was one of the few funny man paid last year?
  • Bunny (17/03/2016, 10:04) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    you go girl!
  • Sell out (17/03/2016, 10:15) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    No wonder she said "the bands here in tola nah ready"
    • *Hmm (17/03/2016, 10:57) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
      You beat me to it cause I was about to say it's no wonder she behaved the way she did at the show not wanting the Alliance Band to back her up. Getting a bit egotistical are we?
  • Variety. (17/03/2016, 10:48) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    A few Soca. A few Reggae. A few slow commentary. A variety was the way to go.. Hope its not all Reggae. It would be a waste of money.
    • No (17/03/2016, 15:27) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      It doesn't work like that in the music business. She can do a few soca infused reggae. But at the end of the day she has to identify with one genre.
  • Island Woman (17/03/2016, 10:50) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Big up sister J, don't forget those you met while going up. Can't wait to hear the tunes
  • Nice (17/03/2016, 11:00) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice!! I've always said that she should pursue a serious career in reggae music. She is very talented. Great news!
  • to you sis (17/03/2016, 11:03) Like (5) Dislike (22) Reply
    it would do the bvi good if you miss. sistah joyce wherever you're from if you can do us all a favor and stay in JAmaica. we can do without you dear heart.....
    • uh (17/03/2016, 11:54) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      I think I am detecting a hint of jealousy. Are you afraid of the competition. lol lol Live and let live Darling.
    • chad (17/03/2016, 12:27) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sista, the best of wishes to you.
    • family (20/03/2016, 17:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why don't u shut up from being a hater. She's from Tortola, but grew up in both St.Kitts and Tortola.
  • Stay in the class room (17/03/2016, 11:06) Like (5) Dislike (10) Reply
    Ruth needs to learn from u .her singing is to drag out .
    • @stay in the classroom (17/03/2016, 12:51) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply

      You need to hush your @$$!

    • Haile Fyah the realist (17/03/2016, 13:25) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      No need for the crab in a barrell mentality ...knocking one sister to uplift the other aint necessary...we all we get to where we are suppose to be in Jah time.
    • Positive Is How I Live (17/03/2016, 15:38) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are just a hater. Both ladies are unique in their own way, it make no sense for the other to be a carbon copy of Sista Joyce and I find nothing wrong with her style of singing. Its already difficult for black women in the music industry, why would you uplift one and bring down another. We need to support all our artists and give constructive criticism if necessary. Your comments just sound like pure hatred.
    • WHY? (19/03/2016, 09:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      That was uncalled for. If you have such a strong opinion about this other artist whose name is not even mentioned in this article perhaps you should go directly to her and give her some constructive feedback.
  • &&&& (17/03/2016, 12:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    @to you sis, check this out. BYE FELICIAAAAA, with your jealous self. Don't hate true talent, recognize it.
  • Lily Ann (17/03/2016, 13:04) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    No wonder she buss up Alliance Sat night ... because she have big things going on!!! She forgot she used waaaay more "medioce" music to get where she's at now ??? Hmm
  • we need to change (17/03/2016, 13:13) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why are you all putting the other sister in this. Joyce has her style and Ruth has her style abd they are both irie sisters. Lets stop it.
  • SMH101 (17/03/2016, 13:24) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    do not mind the haters sist J we love you
  • I an I ah dry root (17/03/2016, 17:26) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    All of them used to play dread and actin like them is true rasta bad talkin systa Joyce .them performing with them hair out now .stop judgin
  • tola (17/03/2016, 17:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up joyce alot more artust from tola should follow.

    All the best joyce
  • Rasa Drama (17/03/2016, 18:46) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    This is rasa melee taught it was ball head alone had issues I knew all along that all of them was fake to the go to Mello. Moods and you will see um all gather disgusting
  • hey (17/03/2016, 20:43) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    You go sista, much love. All the haters go kick boulders.
  • unite ppl (18/03/2016, 09:36) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Sis Joyce has a problem with ppl from the other Islands working here in the bvi...She sang against them in one of her songs, but she is now depending on Jamaicans for help with her music. It's okay to get help, but we must not tear down each other. We all need each other at some point... I wish you the best
  • Eagle Eye (19/03/2016, 19:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    After jamaica go to trinidad
  • ausar (21/03/2016, 18:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ah tell you sis tag Joyce they keyan keep ya dung. you keep on pumping out dem chunes


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