Stitchie Vibes releases three original singles, album in the works
entertainment industry on the breadline. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Tourism, Stitchie said, should have had some system in place to cater for those people. In addition, he said, he is not looking for a handout from the ministry but would like the copyright law here to be reviewed. He believes that singers and those within the music industry should be taxed so that in difficult times like these, they can receive stipends.
Aside from the pandemic, 2020 was far from good for Stitchie as he lost two siblings five months apart.
Asked where he sees himself in the near future, Stitchie, who is now 49 years old, said he intends to keep on going. He could not quite say, he added, as he does not live for the future and only lives for the present. He asks only one thing for this new year, and that is life. Once he has that, he said, he will make a way.
The artiste posited that the songs of local singers are not being promoted as they should, adding that for artistes to be acknowledged locally or internationally, they need to have contacts. Stitchie noted that he does not “kill” himself trying to get known. Remaining humble, he said, is the key. He performs for his fans and once they love it, he is happy enough. It was through playing for the Guyanese public that his music was noticed which led to him being invited to perform at numerous concerts, he stressed.
Just recently, he learnt that one of his nieces has an incredible voice. She has become one of his new projects as he intends to help her polish her voice, while he promotes her talent. “She has this Jazzy/Soul voice. I never knew she could sing like that. I took her to the studio and now I’m helping her to produce her own album,” enthused the singer.
Stitchie’s three new releases are available at online music platforms while some of his other popular songs that were never recorded can be found on his Facebook page at Onyolla Phillips. Entertainment sessions by the singer can also be viewed on YouTube.