{"id":2621,"date":"2021-12-25T13:21:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-25T13:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=2621"},"modified":"2021-12-25T13:21:52","modified_gmt":"2021-12-25T13:21:52","slug":"de-andre-is-not-giving-up-on-her-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=2621","title":{"rendered":"De-Andre Is Not Giving Up On Her Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; color: #0e101a;\">Despite being advised by many persons in her inner circle not to pursue a career in music, upcoming Reggae artiste De-Andre is determined to make her mark in that business. The talented 22-year-old is a graduate of St. Jago High School in St Catherine, Jamaica, is confident that she has what it takes to be a star.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; color: #0e101a;\">\u201cI\u2019ve been drawn to music from a very early age. I began singing in church when I was six years old. From those early days, I knew I wanted to be an artist, but most of my relatives and family members were against it\u201d, she said. \u201cSo, I eventually gave up on the idea for a while, but I just couldn\u2019t let go of my dream, so last year I started singing again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; color: #0e101a;\">De-Andre christened De-Andre Smith grew up in Harkers Hall, St. Catherine and has always been convinced about her God-given talent. She is now focused and ready to put in the work to achieve her life-long dream. \u201cI am not bragging, but I know that I\u2019ve been blessed by the Creator with an abundance of talent,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m a very good songwriter and I can sing, and I have the right image. I know it\u2019s going to take a lot of hard and dedication, but one day I\u2019m going to be a star.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif; color: #0e101a;\">De-Andre will make her debut release next month with a thought-provoking single titled \u2018<em><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Bookman Old Style',serif;\">When Was the Last Time\u2019<\/span><\/b><\/em>. \u201cThis song has a very positive message that I believe will resonate with music lovers worldwide,&#8221; she said. &#8220;It\u2019s a very beautiful song, and I am so excited that it\u2019s going to be released soon&#8221;. De-Andre is also working on a seven-track EP slated to be released early next year.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite being advised by many persons in her inner circle not to pursue a career in music, upcoming Reggae artiste De-Andre is determined to make her mark in that business. 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