00:01Miguel Orlando Collins, who many know as Sizzler Calanji or just Sizzler, has a large catalogue of music.
00:09Over the span of his career, he has released around 70 albums, exploring social aspects such as the history of slavery, poverty, family relationships, his culture.
00:20His way he finds his inspiration to pen his songs, songs he tells us are centred on love.
00:26The presence of the artist in this country is due to the Failed One Caribbean Music Festival, where he was a scheduled act but cancelled.
00:35The reason stated by his team was basically the same as what was said by the representatives of other international acts,
00:43like Vives Cartel, Molly and Miley Dawn, a failure by the promoter to meet contractual agreements.
00:50But instead, there will be a pop-up concert at Sound Forge on June 7th.
00:57As for what he hopes to bring to his fans?
01:00A very exciting performance, you know what I mean, because that's just about it.
01:04I'm always trying to be in the sense where I'm giving the people the energy because the people have been giving me the energy.
01:10And I didn't complete my duty, as in entering the country and to furnish the show based upon other difficult matters I might not know about.
01:21You know what I mean, out of the contractual agreement.
01:23Not being fulfilled, I do think I owe unto the people something lovely, where I can just remove this distraught atmosphere from among the people, you know.
01:34I can't take an irritated fan.
01:38Sizzler says the experience of fans is important, and they should be left with a feeling of fulfillment after spending their money.
01:45And so he decided to make the best of the one-month work permit he was given with a One Love Sizzler and Friends event.
01:54You know, I've been in contact with Bunji, because Bunji has been there helping the structure also.
01:58So I expect Bunji to be there, Mahalan Asha, Tijan, Chalifa, and a lot more.
02:06He recorded four songs in Duane Bravo's 4-7 studio previously.
02:11And while he's here, he's back at it.
02:13We're at 18 songs now, yeah.
02:17I've done collaboration with Jalifa and Tijan, and you have other artists doing well.
02:24And you've got Ronzi, a beautiful artist, Ronzi, 4-7.
02:28And I didn't know she was an engineer, and she did quite a lovely job.
02:32She took all the voices, and I'm like, wow.
02:34First time working with a female engineer.
02:37But outside of music, his sights are set on construction.
02:41For what he tells us is a goal to construct a safe haven at Judgment Yard, Jamaica.
02:47I'm pretty much in construction of a cafe, bar, kitchen, dining area.
02:52We've got a lovely pool, therapeutic, where the kids can come and swim.
02:55Tourists, fans, friends can visit.
02:57You know, meaning on the auspices of the ecology, music production,
03:01and also with the Scissor Youth Foundation, because I've got an NGO.
03:05I use it to do stuff to help people here and there and just about anywhere.
03:09Where it concerns the youth involvement in crime,
03:12Kalanji is of the view that circumstances can contribute to those poor decisions.
03:18He states that young people need more upliftment,
03:21whether by way of encouraging them to stay in school or engaging in community chores,
03:26and teachings that would foster a better self-esteem and make them want to be good people.
03:32So I do think that it starts with the family, and once you can get the family together,
03:36even if you don't have both parents there, any parent,
03:39you just need to be encouraging, inspiring, and try your best to give your kid good schooling,
03:45and I think that's where it lies.
03:47Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
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