QUEEN OMEGA unveils her new single "Lioness”.
A cry from the heart, that of this female artist who established herself as one of the first singers and songwriters in reggae/dancehall at the dawn of the 90s.
In a male-dominated society, QUEEN OMEGA proudly carries the voice of women, too often silenced. She encourages the new generation, with its undeniable spiritual and emotional power, to continue the fight for gender equality. Once again, QUEEN OMEGA 's lyrics are filled with conscious messages. Drawing inspiration from her own life experience, she expresses with great emotion and pride how important it is to assert one's rights, as a woman, mother, or worker. She also reminds us of how crucial the role of women is in maintaining the fragile balance of our societies. With a roots reggae instrumental, "Lioness" is a feminist anthem, an ode to all the women of this world.
Queen Omega, whose real name is Jeneile Osborne, was born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean island just north of Venezuela. Encouraged by her mother, Queen began performing in talent shows at the age of 9, writing her own Calypso songs and rapping on national television channels.
A few years later, she sang in the choir for a local producer named Kenny Phillips, which allowed her to back some of the best Soca artists in Trinidad, both on stage and in the studio. Raised in a family of music lovers and musicians, she grew up listening to soul artists like Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, and Whitney Houston, as well as jazz and traditional music from her homeland. These early influences played a key role in shaping her future singing career, although as she grew, her favorite styles became reggae and dancehall.
After discovering the Rastafari religion and the teachings of Emperor Haile Selassie I, her songwriting talents took on more realistic themes about the modern world and her African heritage.
In the late 2000s, during a trip to Jamaica for her performance with the group Solomon at the Caribbean Music Expo festival, she met producer Mickey D, who would later invite her to London for studio sessions and live performances. This collaboration led to the release of her first album,QUEEN OMEGA.
This was followed by several hits and another album, "PURE LOVE" . In early 2004, her third album, "AWAY FROM BABYLON" ,was released by Jet Star, marking her most accomplished work to date. At the time, she was still a part of Mickey D’s Green House family.
With three albums and several memorable live performances, Queen Omega opened the door for female artists in roots reggae. She continued her career, releasing a significant number of songs. With the musical support of talented French producers Bost & Bim & Special Delivery Music, her vocal power became undeniable, and her combination of singing and deejay-style toasting set her apart.
She also demonstrated her impressive ability to write straightforward, conscious songs. Queen Omega has paved the way for a promising career in roots reggae, like no other woman in the genre before her. Some of her standout tracks that have marked generations include "Selassie I Know", "Love Each Other", "Me Beg Yu", "Keep The Faith", "No Retire", her collaboration with Buju Banton "Perfect Combination", and the song "Destiny".
Her distinct voice, conscious lyrics, and great instrumentals – fresh, original, and inspired by covers – make Queen Omega ’s albums valuable additions to any collection. Between 2008 and 2012, Queen Omega continued to perform at major reggae festivals, including the Northwest World Music Festival (OR) in North America, Brazil, and France. In 2012, she released her album produced by High Fly Music, accompanied by a tour in France, Germany, and Reunion Island to promote the album. That same year, Queen was honored with the Merlin Lynn Taitt Award in the Music category.
Since then, she has graced the stages of major reggae festivals such as Reggae Rising (USA), SNWMF (USA), Garance Festival (FR), Reggae Jam (DE), African Music Festival (DE), and São Paulo Reggae Fest (BR).
After releasing her 2021 EP STARS ALIGN, with Afro and contemporary dancehall vibes, including a collaboration with Ghana’s Afrobeat artist Stonebwoy, Queen returned to Europe in 2022 for a summer tour featuring major festivals like Paléo Music, Reggae Jam (DE & UK), No Logo (FR), Overjam (SL), and Reggaeboa (ES). The tour kicked off in early July and was marked by the release of her first single, “Fittest”, on July 8, from her upcoming album produced by Lionsflow Productions, to be released by BACO RECORDS.
This album, eagerly awaited by her fans for over 10 years, promises many surprises, including incredible and unexpected collaborations with gems from the industry. The reggae ambassador from Trinidad returns strong, with her signature style of reggae and dancehall, blending exquisite vocal harmonies with deejay-style toasting!
