ManyLights ramps up promotion on new single

Emerging reggae artiste ManyLights is amping up the promotion of a single, Rampa, which is produced by veteran entertainer Anthony Red Rose.

"The response has been incredible since the song and video dropped; 2,000 views and many comments. So I love the response from the public and I am planning some live performances to turn up the ting," said ManyLights, whose given name is DuRae O'shea Wilkinson.

The single was released in mid-February on the 'Awesome Sauce' rhythm project, which also features Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Anthony Red Rose, Bounty Killer and other music heavyweights.

"There are other emerging artistes on the album, but I'm the only one being released as a single amongst guys I grew up listening to. Yes, I am very excited, I give God thanks every day," he said.

ManyLights is the son of Delroy and Susan Wilkinson. Delroy is a recording studio engineer, reggae producer and artiste who helped to guide his son on his musical journey. ManyLights has many skills as he is a professional photographer; videographer with his own company, ManyLights Photography & Film Inc; and has produced and acted in a couple of short films. His first one, Happiness, won the award for best local film in the Toronto Urban Film Festival in 2013. He then followed up with a film titled Give.

"We are all many lights, many bright and gifted people in our own ways. I have many gifts and talents to showcase to the world," he said.