Let us begin, at 10.30°N latitude and 61.15°W longitude (Trinidad WI), where the voice of an angel first touches ears in the form of a baby’s cry. At the tender age of five, this voice was a soprano, and at times, soloist in a local school choir. Music was a big part of her future but the fullness was yet to be seen.
Fast forward more than 20 years later to Hartford Ct., where the harsh realities of 21st century living become apparent. “Warrior princess African Empress I, trotting this wilderness, jump on a horse and ride.” These are some of the words that would later become the lyrics for some of her most personal expressions of struggle to find self, spirituality, and serenity. A devoted “Rastafarian,” mother, and writer, she says, “I love my faith, I love my family and I love my music.”
No stranger to the ears, Empress Cherisse has shared the stage with artists such as Beenie Man and Capleton. She now teams up with musician, songwriter and producer, Arif Anwar of Vibrance The Arts, to collaborate on her debut album “Serenity’’. Easy going, spiritually rooted and conscious lyrics make up the persona of her musical character. She is already noted in the underground roots world as the “Sade” of reggae.
In a genre dominated by men, few women stand out…but out of the wilderness comes a warrior princess, armed with the heart of a lioness, standing firm and strong, a Queen…Omega…Menen…Empress…Cherisse.
He dat walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he dat despiseth da gain of oppressions, dat shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, dat stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; this is da man who will dwell on da ites, whose refuge will be da mountain fortress. Bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. Your eyes will see da King in his beauty and view a land dat stretches afar. Ises and Thanksgiving to InI FATHER in ZION iverytime fi his Itinual blessings, fi being InI Rock and InI Salvation. Fi teaching InI LOVE, Patience,Wisdom and Ovastanding. fi LOVING InI Itinually RASTAFARI LIVE Satta amassagana ahamlack, ulaghize 'Igzee'abihier Yimmesgen Peace,LOVE,Guidance,Light,Livity,Inity and Strength.... Bless-ed LOVE,Royal Empress Maria...Fiyah Ingel.
Good morning and thank you very much! I wish you every happiness in the world for you, your family and all your friends! Hoping for this year and all those to come much love, peace, unity, respect and solidarity for centuries and centuries! JAH that guides us on the right path of life and it protects us all from evil, and all these injustices! One love!! Djah Olive
The highly anticipated debut solo release of Arkaingelle is finally available at Ernie B's (www. ebreggae. com) and VIROOTS. com.
Hailing from Guyana, Arkaingelle brings a fresh new roots sound to the scene. His conscious lyrics ride majestically on a heap of brand new Virgin Islands brand roots riddims coming out of the Green Sphere Records camp.
One Love to you, In de name of my continued support for you and all you do, I am here to send you good vibes and blessings. Life is our gift and thanks should be given each and everyday, for we are alive to continue on de path of our dreams. Enjoy the feeling of air in your lungs and on your face, We are Oneness! Jah is Life, MERU MATU
Blessed Sistren, Give thanks to Seko and www.virginiareggae.com for introducing more breddrens and sistrens to your beautiful voice Empress Cherisse. Continue to "keep your head to the sky" and sing, sing, sing! Jah Guide and Protect!
Greetings and Love my dear friend, I am here in the name of oneness and support for you and all you do. To many times in these modern days do we feel the struggle of the times, I believe we can help each other grow and flower into greatness. I want you to know I am here whenever you need me as I support the goodness inside your soul and I want to see your greatness grow, A true friend is here for you. Jah is Love and Love is Life, MERU MATU
Blessed Love To You My Dear!!!
I hope everything is blessed and forward.
Wishing you abundance and happiness in all you do.
I give thanks for all your goodness and hope
you come by to keep in touch.
Jah Live,
MERU MATU
We have known and believed the LOVE that JAH hath to us. JAH is LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in JAH, and JAH in him. Herein is our LOVE made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in LOVE; but perfect LOVE casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in LOVE. Selah.... LOVE not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man LOVE the world, the LOVE of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of JAH abideth fi iver. Selah.... Ises and Thanksgiving to InI FATHER in ZION everytime fi his Itinual blessings, fi being InI Rock and InI Salvation. Fi teaching InI LOVE, Patience,Wisdom and Ovastanding. fi LOVING InI Itinually RASTAFARI LIVE Satta amassagana ahamlack, ulaghize 'Igzee'abihier Yimmesgen Peace,LOVE,Guidance,Light,Livity,Inity and Strength.... Bless-ed LOVE,Royal Empress Maria...Fiyah Ingel.
