DSR’S ARTISTS PREPARE FOR STING

Downsound Record’s Artists prepare for STING

From Beenie Man to Twins of Twins, every artist who is booked for STING, however  shabby we may think their performances  are, set the stage for STING, months before.

      At DSR, there are three artists in the line up this year, Specialist, Toya and a new artist that will be revealed right there on stage at STING! The atmosphere at DSR, has changed from, cool to hyperactively hectic. Manager Joe is on his P squared and Q’s as he seems more nervous than his artists.  A bunch of nerves because , anyone that knows him , knows that he wants nothing but the best to happen in terms of giving quality performances and making an impact on the crowd. Bossman put a schedule in place for everyone..He is that serious/seriously nervous.

XMAS DECEMBER SCHEDULE

Toya

✓Thursday, Dec 15 – DSR    2-4PM

✓Friday Dec 16 – DSR 2-4pm + Singers 3-4pm

Monday, Dec 19 – Band 1-3PM, + Singers 2-3pm

Tuesday, Dec 20 -DSR 1-3pm

Wednesday, Dec 21 – Band 1-2pm Band + Singers

Friday, Dec 23 – DSR

Sunday, Dec 25 – Christmas Extravaganza

Monday, Dec 26 – Sting

Thursday, Dec 29 – DSR 1-2pm

Sunday, Jan. 1 – Supa Fund Day

GT Taylor’s show rehearsal TBA

Specialist

Thursday, December 15 – DSR 4-5pm

✓Friday, Dec 16 – DSR 4-5pm

Monday, December 19 – Band 3-4pm

Wednesday, December 21 – Band 2-3pm

GT Taylor’s show rehearsal TBA

Sunday, Dec 25 – Christmas Extravaganza

Monday, Dec 26 – Sting

Sunday, Jan. 1 – Supa Fund Day

Toddler

Thursday, Dec 15 – DSR 5-7pm

✓Friday, Dec 16 – DSR 5-7pm

Tuesday, Dec 20 – DSR 4-6pm

Thursday, Dec 22 – DSR 4-5pm

GT Taylor’s show rehearsal TBA

Sunday, Dec 25 – Christmas Extravaganza

I decided to ask each of them how they felt about going into sting and this is what they had to say:-

First is Specialist, his songs are , Street Hustle, and Gallist to name a few

How do you feel about performing at sting this year?

Specialist: It feels great, I am young and just started in the business , Sting is a big thing I want to create a big impact.

What are you doing to create that impact?

Specialist:  I am rehearsing very hard, everyday and you know how sting is, sometimes there is a clash so I am preparing for that too. Anything can happen.

Are you nervous?

Specialist: No man, Im no nervous at all.

I then spoke to Toya, and JMG knows she is

So Toya, since this is your second time at STING  how is it for you?

Toya: STING is great I love performing at STING, it is not for the soft hearted at all. You have to be rough to perform there.

How are you preparing for it?

Toya: Well I have my outfit already, my shoes is here and my outfit is being made, I am practicing a lot also.

How does the outfit look?

Toya: I am going to be in spikes, my outfit will have it as well as my shoes, also Met, please tell the people that I have worked on my belly, I really want them to know I am listening to them so I have worked on it and now its very flat.

What do you think about STING?

Toya: Sting is good, I am not a stage show person but I like sting, the trick to it is that you have to make your performances good and short, I think when it is too long , people get bored and stop listening.

How long is your set?

Toya: My set is around seven to ten minutes

About how many songs?

Toya: I am doing about five songs and I really put work into my act this year. My performanc will be something to talk about (laughs)