Friday 10/09/2009 4:32:10am Name: Web Admin E-Mail: Comments: Little hip hop boy BY: Ruby Taylor-Newton With the upcoming Dance Invasion competition a hot topic among the teens and youths in Suva today, a two-year-old boy is the centre of attention during Convic Crew's practice sessions at their hideout in Nabua. Little Eroni Cama is a bright-eyed, slim built toddler who loves to play, chatter and get up to mischief like other kids his age. He loves chips, ice-cream, soft drinks and crunchy snacks too. But there's one thing that sets this little guy apart from other toddlers he's got the moves hip hop moves that is! Just like the Convic Crew led by his tata lailai Semi when they practice outside on the lawn in the afternoons. Tiny as he may be, Eroni steals the show in his cute, childish way imitating the crew's moves as fast as his little legs and arms can move. Eroni impresses with his toddler version of hip hop, B-boy, pop and lock and krumping, which makes his mum Lanieta laugh with delight every time. Dad is Josevata Gonetoko, elder brother of Convic Crew's leader Semi. The family is originally from Totoya in Lau. Eroni has a younger brother Isireli Dausiga. "Oh! Every time they (Convic Crew) practice, he will come out and practice with them," Lanieta says. "He likes hip hop music, and watching groovy dance moves on TV and DVD." It's no wonder Eroni's uncle's dance influence has rubbed off on him Eroni spends most of his time in uncle Semi's bedroom watching intently and copying krumping actions on an almost daily basis. And the toddler is so confident of his new found abilities, he even throws himself in with the crew for a group shot when the Fiji Times Kaila! crew stopped by for an interview and pictures last week. On several occasions, his mum Lavinia has caught her toddler in the house imitating the moves of the bigger boys as soon as the music comes on. "I just leave him to it he loves it and we feel proud of him," she said. When Eroni's not hanging out with the big boys, he's sitting quietly in front of the TV watching his other favourite past time gospel musical Cidermont Kids, listening to the radio or dancing to tunes on his father's mobile phone. Lanieta said she noticed her son's interest in dancing when he was only nine months old. "He just loves to dance in the backyard at home," she says. And anyone thinking he would run inside the house and hide like a typical child when the neighbours stand around to watch the open air routine, is in for a surprise. "No, no, no, he's not shy one bit - he just rips it," his mum laughs. From: http://fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=131155

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Thursday 05/07/2009 3:52:00am Name: Web Admin E-Mail: Comments: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON By Sheetal Singh Thursday, May 07, 2009 BEING the youngest radio announcer in the country, Monish Sharma says he wants to follow in the footsteps of his father. Monish, 15, said he was inspired to join radio after seeing his father Manoj Sharma who is a former announcer and radio stringer. Monish's father is the operational mind behind the Western Division's very own radio station Radio Paschim 103.2FM, which is based in Ba. A Form Five student at AD Patel College, Monish spends most of his weekends and evenings talking to listeners on air. "Being a radio jockey (RJ) is amazing because I interact with so many people through one medium," he said. "I want to follow in the footsteps of my father. He used to be a teacher and later became part of a radio station. I want to do the same." Monish is passionate about music and is a disc jockey at weekends at private functions when he is not studying or hosting a talk show. The Sharma family members are all involved in one way or another with the radio station. The youngest son, Mohit, is a part-time RJ, collecting music for the station or helping out making commercials for programs. Despite being a RJ, Monish's mother described him as shy and quiet in nature. "I mind my own when I am not on air and do my school work or help around the house but when I am on air this totally different person inside me comes out which is exciting," he said. When asked what was the most exciting and amazing point of being an announcer, Monish said his fans. "I have a lot of people who listen in to my programs which are evening shows on Friday and Saturday while on Sunday I host the 8-midnight show. "The response from people is the best appreciation an announcer can get and members of my audience are very loyal and I appreciate their love for the radio station. "I want to join the teaching profession because my father was a teacher before he joined radio. Radio is also part of my life now so I will continue with announcing as it is also a passion for me." Not believing in 'all talk and no action' Monish also helps out with community work as a member of the Satya Sai organisation. Last year, the teenager was awarded the outstanding student of the year award by the organisation. Monish also learns to play the naaj a popular Indian percussion instrument used in the classical, popular and religious music of the Indian subcontinent in Hindustani classical music. The Ba kid's hobbies include reading, meeting people, announcing and listening to music. He enjoys his mother's cooking especially duck curry with roti while Coke is his favourite drink. FROM: http://fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=120866

Friday 01/16/2009 5:27:01am Name: Web Admin E-Mail: Comments: Rocking Roland By Geraldine Panapasa Friday, January 16, 2009 Roland Williams Singing has always been part and parcel of life growing up for Roland Williams. The 18-year-old is the youngest band member and lead singer for popular band, One2Eight. In a short time, the teen has built a big fan base. Simply because of his rocking vocals and his charming stage presence. Born and bred in Suva, Roland is originally from Vanuadina, Tokatoka in Tailevu. His mother is of African-American and Lauan descent. "I remember my mum telling me that when I was younger and when we used to meet her friends in town that I would always ask her if her friends knew that I could sing," he shared. "I'd actually sing for them in town while on the streets. It's something I have always loved. At church I would stand up and sing but I never liked music to accompany my singing." Aside from his exceptional voice, the former Marist Brothers High School student is also a talented rugby player. So much so that he has secured a a partial rugby scholarship to West Auckland's Kelston Boys High where he will undertake his foundation studies. "I'm very excited about going to New Zealand because I've always wanted to go overseas since Form Three but the dates kept changing but now I've got the chance to go and I know there are big opportunities to do a lot of stuff there," he said. "In high school, my music teacher was my cousin William Vatubua. "Whenever there's a special occasion at school, they would ask us to sing a few numbers. We'd get a couple of boys together, get a guitar and we would sing. In class, I could get scolded everyday for singing in class." Roland joined the popular band One2Eight by chance. His cousin William, a member of the band, went on a road trip and he was asked to fill in. He played his first gig with the band at the World Youth Day at Sukuna Park in 2005. The band was impressed and offered him full membership. He took it. "Being the youngest in the band, they are always looking out for me," he said. "It's nice...like having older brothers looking out for you. It's also given me a new perspective on life, especially as Pacific Islanders," he said. "We tend to view ourselves as inferior compared to other people but being in the group has changed my perspective to see that we can do the same thing they can do and even at times we can do much better." He singles out American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder as the artist who inspires him. He hopes to one day reach that level of greatness in music. He's hopeful his sojourn to Aotearoa will help catapult him in the right direction. "Anything can happen," he rightly said. Roland will be performing tomorrow night at the Fiji Flood Appeal relief fundraiser in O'Reilly's Bar in Suva. He was scheduled to fly to New Zealand earlier but he opted to stay and pitch in at the worthy cause. * The Fiji Flood Appeal will feature live performance by One2Eight tomorrow. The cover charge is $5 and all proceeds collected from the appeal will be matched by the Fiji Water Foundation. FROM: http://fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=111762

Sunday 01/04/2009 3:05:31am Name: Web Admin E-Mail: Comments: Local rap's Canadian link By Geraldine Panapasa Sunday, January 04, 2009 Local hip-hop/rap artist Fly, aka Zarin Lateef, hopes to take rap music in Fiji to another level with his new track So Easy. Following his debut Keeping It Real, Fly is eager to add something different to the local brew. He believes collaborating with experienced artists overseas will produce the desired edge ahead of the competition. Hence his decision to work with Canadian artist Liquidsilva on So Easy. "The track was launched on December 22, 2008 as a soft media introduction to the single but after the Christmas break in the New Year we have further plans for a full-blown press assault. "This is after the song starts getting rotation on all radio." The new single took five weeks to produce in five different countries including Fiji, Australia, Thailand, Canada, U.S.A. (Los Angeles). Fly said the final mix and mastering of the single was done in Los Angeles. "We had some international producers help us after they saw our struggles and determination to work this into a hit," he said. "I wrote my verses and Liquidsilva wrote the chorus and his verse. "Several producers including our management who have worked with many hip-hop artists over-looked the whole process. "I knew Liquidsilva through my manager, who also manages Liquidsilva." Fly draws inspiration from rap artists including the late Tupac, Eminem and Wu-Tang Clan. He was born in Whylla, South Australia and came to live in Fiji when he was eight. He only started rapping in 2002. Liquidsilva is based between Toronto in Canada, Bangkok in Thailand and the Gold Coast in Australia. "Our partnership began in Australia," said Fly. "His real name is a mystery and we call him liquid for his tight flow." So what's the story or message behind So Easy? Fly explains the track is about "parties and us rapping at parties". It's about making rap music is not as eay as it looks. He wrote his lyrics at the same time he was sitting his final year law exams . The track had to be moved across four countries with many people working on it including international producers. The time differences, according to Fly, and communication were other difficulties faced for So Easy. "We had to re-do the vocals and get funding from an investor to back us. This was not easy either," he said. "With Fiji requesting it on all radio stations, we will look at releasing into stores next (this) year. "The song will be on an upcoming album in the making so people can look out for that. "We are planning the tour for early (this) year; hopefully in mid February once we get support from the fans and media." Fly said the show would bring international hip-hop and rap to Fiji and would include some great covers of artists Liquidsilva has toured with. There are plans for an open mic for other talents in Fiji to perform with the two artists. "The reaction has been great from the media," enthused Fly. "The fans and public don't know about the song yet as the Christmas break has pushed the official release back to the New Year," he said. "The radio stations need to get behind this track to put Fiji on the international map with this hip-hop music. "This proves we can do as well as the US superstars. "Anyone reading this article right now should email or call radio stations to request So Easy to keep us bringing this good music to you on an international level," he said. The song will be the anthem for Liquidsilva's tour in February. "We did the song, So Easy, for the people of Fiji," he said. "The more support the song gets, the more chances of Liquidsilva coming to the country to rock the crowd.". There's hope that Liquidsilva will shoot the 'So Easy' videoclip in Fiji, if he does reach our shores. FROM: http://fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=110609

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