Artist Name: Emrand Henry
Birth Name: Zephirinus Henry
Birth Place and Date: St.Lucia- August 26,1979
Official Bio
Emrand Henry � is one of St. Lucia�s finest singers. He started singing at the age of thirteen in church and community concerts in the village of Millet.
He was later discovered after entering a singing competition called Cable & Wireless Starquest 2003. This was an annual show invented to showcase up and coming artistes that was televised every week as there was a process of elimination. Emrand won the competition with an original reggae piece called �What is going on�. As the winner he traveled to make an appearance on BET 106 & Park.
This achievement made Emrand a household name performing in large shows in his homeland and the Caribbean.
He has shared the stage with the likes of Maxi Priest, Kenny Rogers, Christafari, Fred Hammond, Kasaav, Prodigal, Sherwin Gardner, Lt. Stitchie and many more.
In 2007 he was invited to France and Belgium to represent St. Lucia together with other French speaking Caribbean Countries at a show called the Franco-Follies. There he �wowed� a crowd of 21,000 people backed by some of France�s best musicians. Regionally he has performed in Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, St. Marteen, Dominica, Antigua, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent and Guyana.
Emrand�s energy and stage presence is very impressive and he has a voice which covers many ranges and is a captivating performer.
He has released many singles such as �No retreat, No surrender�, �Thank You�, �Revoloution�, �Don�t Go�, �Still Standing� and the list goes on.
He has done collaborations with Level 4, Mr. Mention and many others and has tracks on a few compilation CD�s in St. Lucia and regionally. He is getting to ready to release his album in mid 2008. This cd promises to be very exciting.
His music focuses on Social Commentary, Love, Unity and Peace in the genres of Reggae, Dancehall and Soca. He always brings out a message of change to the young people who he really relates and connects to. Emrand is a must see performer. Be prepared to dance and get your spirit uplifted.
Exclusive Interview with GospelReggae.com
GR: Tell us about yourself, where were you born and where did you grow up, what your family is like, etc...
Emrand Henry: I was born in a small community in St. Lucia called Fond St. Jacques but now live in another community called Mlillet. My mom is not a Christian and my dad is a Pastor in Trinidad and Tobago where he lives with his wife and three kids, one boy and two girls who are my sisters and brother. His wife is Trinidadian making my brother and sisters Trinidadians. I was raised by my cousins in St. Lucia who are very strict and are Christians, because of their strict ways and support to my music career I am who I am today. God Bless Peter and Julia Julien
GR: How did you begin doing music?
Emrand Henry: I started singing as a worship leader in church and then was discovered internationally in my country when I won a singing competition called the Cable and Wireless Star Quest in 2004. It is just like the American idol competition where everyone votes for you via text message. It was a televised competition and I won it with the most votes. Since then, I have worked with lots of renown producers on my island namely: Leebo, Patrice Regis, Christopher Niel, TC Brown and others.
GR: Tell me, how did your name come about? Any obstacles with it--funny mispronunciations, etc�?
Emrand Henry: I got the name Emrand from my God Father who loves cricket, so they called me Emrand Khan who is a star batsman from Pakistan, his real name is Imran Khan.
GR: What is the most valuable lesson that you learned from your Mom or Dad growing up that you still apply today?
Emrand Henry: I learned that you have to work hard for what you want and never forget to put God first in everything because His Word is higher than His name.
GR: I know that you have written a whole heap of songs in the past, but what's your favorite one? Now, if that is too hard for you to answer, then tell me this; if you spent 5 minutes with an avid reggae fan and only had enough time to play them one of your songs, which one would you play them?
Emrand Henry: Consume Me on The Arch Angel Riddim.
GR: What were the last 5 CDs that you put in your disc changer?
Emrand Henry: St Mathew-Armageddon, Stitchie-Real Life Story, DJ Nicholas-On the Shout, Koen Duncan, Sherwin Gardner-Closer and Tiko and Gitta
GR. What is the wickedest riddim that you never rode upon?
Emrand Henry: Travelers Riddim from Heights Music�No Retreat No Surrender
GR: What's your favorite verse in the Bible and why?
Emrand Henry: Revelation 12.11
GR: Name one thing that fans do not know about you.
Emrand Henry: I can sketch cartoons.
GR: What are the three things you enjoy most about touring? And least?
Emrand Henry: Leaving the crowd satisfied the fans and meeting new people.
GR: What is the best audience that you have ever played in front of?
Emrand Henry: Francofolies in La Rochelle, France. A crowd of 21,000 screaming French people, lol.
GR: If you could whisper in the ears of youths aspiring to start a music ministry like yours, what would you say?
Emrand Henry: Be patient ,it doesn�t happen overnight.
GR: Are you working on any future projects/releases that we should look out for?
Emrand Henry: Yes, I am working with producers from France and St. Lucia. I will be on a few compilations in St. Lucia, Trinidad, Grenada, and France.
Ministry
To bring restoration, joy and peace to a troubled world through good positive music and to teach people about the goodness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Discography
No Retreat No Surrender
Concerts
There are currently no upcoming events listed.
Contact / Booking:
Booking:
nadia@emrandhenry.com
emrand@emrandhenry.com
Telephone number: 1-800-306-3496
Official EMail:
emrand79@hotmail.com
Official Website:
http://www.emrandhenry.com
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