About Me
The Jamaican musical influence is usually cyclical when it comes to the genres popularity in the United States. Recording artists and the music itself tends to come and go. Artists like Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest and Patra ruled the charts in the late eighties and early nineties while stars like Sean Paul, Beenie Man and Shaggy are the more current hit makers.Now a new artist, Leroy Dehaney aka KROME, is ready to make his mark on the international music scene. With sounds that encompass reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and R&B, KROME, a diverse and talented visionary, is poised to be as large and influential as the forementioned names.Hailing from St. Thomas, Jamaica and growing up in Port Antonio, KROME comes from a very large family of seven brothers and sisters, and a single mother who helped to instill both musical and spiritual values in her son. As a member of her church choir, KROME'S mom shared with him her love for music. He also aligned himself with many of the local musicians and talent shows around numerous Jamaican cities.After years of struggle and a life of ups and downs in his homeland, KROME decided to come to the U.S. and bring his music to American audiences. "I love Jamaica, which will always be my home," says KROME. "But moving to the United States has allowed me greater opportunity. It is really giving me a chance to get my music out there.""KROME," a shining and metallic alloy, was an alias that Leroy decided to use when releasing this particular album. Of course, he has gone by other handles in the past, while performing other styles of music, but KROME (who also plays the piano/keyboards and guitar) believes that he has arrived at the right mix of songs, production and timing, with this current release titled, "Sting", on the gMusic label.The album is a trove of potential hits for both the U.S., Jamaican, and global marketplace. Slated to be the kick-off single, is the infectious title cut, "Sting", named after the Jamaican December concert that brings together Jamaican, U.K. and U.S. recording artists. Sting has been in the mixshows, college radio, internet radio and at various stations throughout Jamaica. Other album highlights are "Pimp," the sensual "Booty Licious," and "Gun Out", which utilizes the very familiar Spiderman theme as its musical backdrop. "I like to think that my music is very different," says KROME. "A lot of Jamaican music is hardcore, and this album isn't really that hard. There are a lot of guys who sell music in Jamaica but dont sell well to the American public. I'm trying to reach a broader base."Under the direction of music executive and record producer, Lindsay Guion, along with the digital distribution team of GMUSIC, KROME is in a position to garner a great deal of success."Now, is my time to shine, KROME says. "I'm in a different place. I always knew that I had the talent to do this. It was just a matter of getting with the right label, management and individuals who could give me that all-important break." MySpace Profile Photo Editor
