Simeon Browne is ‘Still Around’ with his new sound
he is challenged just the same as other artistes in relation to the archaic copyright law. But, he added, should that be addressed tomorrow, that will not be the end of the problems as there will be other challenges to be faced. These include finding a copy agent in Guyana, or people to deal with copyright which he opined would either mean bringing persons from abroad or sending persons for training. People need to be educated in different aspects and even if one is a singer, education plays a key role and should never be left on the back burner. It will take a process before “we can finally get there,” Simeon said, adding, “the sooner we get started, the better.”
Musically, Simeon is inspired by the late Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson, Usher, Jah Cure and Birchmore Simon. As regards singers who have been prolific in their writing, he admires Neyo, Vybz Kartel and Adam Young (Owl City). Surprisingly, however, when asked if he could meet anyone living or dead, he did not name any of his idols. Instead, he said that if he could, he would return to the years when the late Linden Forbes Burnham was Guyana’s leader. “I would want to ask him about his vision for Guyana and the Caribbean, because I feel that it coincided with the vision of the Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie. Burnham had a passion for self-sufficiency and I’d want to learn whatever I could about that vision of his,” he said.
Simeon, who is currently attached to the Public Relations Department at the Police Headquarters is also a member of the Joint Services Mixed Voice Choir. He remains hopeful that his music will soon make a change in the world.
Simeon is aspiring to study Criminology as well, because of his interest in the Criminal Justice System in Guyana and how people are affected.
The artiste who turned 26 last week is the owner and producer of the Wondamang Productions, which was founded in 2008 and last year aligned with Zojack Worldwide Web so as have its music distributed through one of the largest online markets.
Simeon’s first studio album, ‘Southan Guardians’ which has 15 singles, is set to be released by next week.