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Winstrong The
Soul Rebel
It’s in the eyes. One can feel the vibes
instantaneously. There’s something about
the look emanating from his spirit as he is considering
his words that belies an ancient Rastafarian
spirit, the soul essence of who Winston van Ewyk,
aka Winstrong the Soul Rebel is.
Born October 12, 1971 in a Suriname River village,
Winstrong came up in a family of musicians.
His mother, Augustina Rensch was a school teacher
who always took the time to sing falsetto in
circle with family and friends. It was Augustine
who influenced Winstrong early, encouraging him
to sing and perform in front of anyone and everyone
since before he could walk.
“My moms was the first to tell me I had
special talent. She used to tell everyone, “Dis
kid has something…watch dis…and
I’d come up with songs and performances
for dem. That was such a blessing; she gave me
something to live up to.” He’s been
singing ever since.
Flash forward to
spring, 2007, and Winstrong is emerging into
the spotlight with his upcoming album "Eye of
the Storm," Winstrong fuses
roots dancehall style with today's sophisticated
R&B and Soul for an explosive sound that
is already pleasing listeners worldwide. From
the soul and dance vibes of "For Your Love," to
the militant and uplifting sounds of his first
single "Sounds of Guns," Winstrong
illustrates the reality of everyday tough life
into focus and promises a solution in Jah Rastafari.
Winstrong is currently based in Northern California,
after spending the last couple of years in Hawaii
recording records and performing. The Suriname
singer was born into Rasta, and has a steady
stream of conscious music emanating from the
depths of his spirit. With his soulful voice,
and an ultra high energy stage show, Winstrong
has just what it takes to grab an audience and
keep them engaged for hours.
Winstrong has performed with and is featured
on compilations with some of the industry's best;
from Capleton, Sizzla, Prince Malachi, Tony Rebel
and Black Uhuru's Mikal Rose to Hip Hop Stars
Wu Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Warren G and the bay
area's own Delinquents. Today's genre-centered
music industry prefers easy categories, however,
with Winstrong's roots based music, infused with
dancehall and hip hop styles, he is able to clearly
to defy those categories. Armed with his guitar,
and strengthened by his lifetime study of Rastafari,
Winstrong's music is inspirational, and he is
ready to lead the evolution of Reggae Music.
The year 2007 is
a very exciting one for Winstrong as it marks
the year the artist will be breaking into the
international market. Winstrong is more than
ready to fly forward into the scene with two
records on the way. Producer Ryan Daisley has
put the finishing touches on the first album, "Eye
of the Storm" at
Shaolin Studios in Oakland. Look for the "Eye
of the Storm” featuring Gift of Gab of
Blackalicious, now released and available directly
from this website. Click Here.
Meanwhile, production
is marching forward on three videos from the "Eye
of the Storm" record,
and logistics are underway for the 2007 Fall/Winter
tour. Keep an eye out for Winstrong as he makes
his way throughout the nation and the world!
Winstrong the Soul Rebel
www.winstrongmusic.com
www.myspace.com/winstrong
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