QUEEN OMEGA She reveals her new single "Lioness”.
A heartfelt cry from 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, who are too often silenced. She encourages the new generation, with their 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 experiences, she conveys with deep emotion and pride the importance of asserting one’s rights as a woman, mother, or worker, reminding us of the crucial role women play in the fragile balance of our societies. Set to a roots reggae instrumental, "Lioness" is truly a feminist anthem, an ode to all the women in the world.
Queen Omega, whose real name is Jeneile Osborne, was born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, an island in the Caribbean north of Venezuela. Encouraged by her mother, Queen began participating in talent shows at the age of 9, writing her own calypso songs and rapping on national television.
A few years later, she sang in the chorus for a local producer named Kenny Phillips, which allowed her to perform alongside several of Trinidad's top Soca artists, 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 foundations played a crucial role in her future career as a singer, although as she grew up, her preferred styles became reggae and dancehall.
After encountering the Rastafari religion and the teachings of Emperor Haile Selassie I, her songwriting talent shifted towards more realistic themes about the modern world and her origins as a person of African descent.
In the late 2000s, during a trip to Jamaica while performing with the group Solomon at the Caribbean Music Expo festival, she met producer Mickey DHe invited her to London years later for studio sessions and live performances. This trip led to the creation of her first album, "QUEEN OMEGA" .
It was followed by several hits and another album called "PURE LOVE" . In early 2004, her third and most accomplished album, "AWAY FROM BABYLON" was released by Jet Star. At that time, she was still living with Mickey D's Green House family.
With her three albums and several outstanding live performances, Queen Omega paved the way for female artists in roots reggae. She continued her career by releasing a significant number of songs. With the musical support of talented French producers Bost & Bim and Special Delivery Music, the quality of her vocal prowess became evident and essential. She skillfully blends singing and toasting in a deejay style.
At the same time, she showcased her impressive ability to write straightforward songs with conscious messages. Queen Omega is on a promising path to becoming a roots reggae artist like no other woman before her in the genre. Some of her most exceptional 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 high-quality instrumentals—both fresh and original as well as inspired by covers—make Queen Omega 's albums essential additions to your collection. Between 2008 and 2012, Queen Omega continued to work prominently on the scene, performing at several reggae festivals, notably in North America at the Northwest World Music Festival (OR), in Brazil, and in France. In 2012, she released her album produced by High Fly Music, accompanied by a tour in France, Germany, and Réunion to promote the album. That same year, Queen received the well-deserved 'Merlin Lynn Taitt Award' in the Music category.
Since then, she has graced the stages of renowned festivals such as Reggae Rising (USA), SNWMF (USA), Garance Festival (FR), Reggae Jam (DE), African Music Festival (DE), and Sao Paulo Reggae Fest (BR).
After releasing her EP "STARS ALIGN" in 2021, featuring contemporary Afro-dancehall sounds, including a collaboration with global afrobeat artist Stonebwoy from Ghana, Queen returned to Europe in 2022 for a tour at some of the best summer festivals: Paléo Music, Reggae Jam (DE & UK), No Logo (FR), Overjam (SL), Reggaeboa (ES)… This tour began in early July and was marked by the release of the first single “Fittest” on July 8, from her new album produced by Lionsflow Production, which will be released by BACO RECORDS.
This album has been highly anticipated by her fans for over 10 years, featuring many surprises and incredible, unexpected collaborations with gems from the industry. The ambassador of reggae from Trinidad is back with powerful music in her preferred styles of reggae and dancehall! Oscillating between exquisite harmonies and deejay-style toasting!
