Faith J Eselebor, known professionally as Barbee is a singer of Jamaica and African descent. Faith J Eselebor, the singer adopted the moniker Barbee from an early age, coined from her mother's admiration for the Mattel signature doll brand.
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| Birth name | Faith J Eselebor |
| Born | February 20, 1989 New York City, United States |
| Genres | Dancehall, reggae, reggae fusion, Afrobeats, Pop |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | www |
Early life edit
Barbee born Faith J Eselebor was born in New York City, and by age 11 she became the lead singer of a traveling gospel choir, Perfect Praise. In her teenage years, Barbee became a member of a girl group called Best Kept Secret.[1][2]
Career edit
Barbee is known for her collaboration with reggae artist Junior Kelly, "Missing You" was released in 2007 and received airplay throughout the Caribbean, United States, Canada and West Africa. Later that year while working closely with Reggae artist Beenie Man she released "Paddy Cake" featuring Beenie Man, "Diva in My Sneakers", "Light Some Candles" and was also featured in Beenie Man's single and music video, "Give It Up".[3] In 2009 she began working with reggae producer Dean Fraser and produced two singles, a cover version of Karen white's song "Can I Stay With You" and "Feel So Good". The music video for "Feel So Good" went on to receive Best Reggae Music Video at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) awards in Jamaica and was featured on the Hollywood Movie House Arrest in which Barbee also played a role as a correctional officer.[4] Shortly after she released a follow up single titled "Just Like That".[5] Collaborations with Rock City produced the artiste's single ‘’Whoa’’.[6][7]
On the stage edit
In 2009 Barbee performed at the 20th Annual Susquehanna Community Festival in Philadelphia. She also performed at the Annual Jamaica Day in Toronto, Canada. Barbee was also honored as "Most Promising Female Artiste" by the Apollo Theatre for her stage presence and style.[8]
Awards edit
International Reggae Awards Jamaica
- 2008, Best Collaborative Single Beanie Man Ft. Barbee ‘Give it Up’[3] (Won)
Reggae Music Awards Apollo Theater New York
- 2008 Most Promising Female Artist. (Won)
International European Reggae Awards
- 2014 Best New Artist. (Won)
References edit
- ^ Webmin. "Beenie Man's girlfriend Barbee hit in the eye by his brother Blue". YardFlex.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2008.
- ^ "Barbee: Dancehall's Fetish". AllHipHop.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Webmin. "Beenie Man is at the top of the Chart with 'Give it Up'". YardFlex.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2007.
- ^ "Battle of The Barbies: Dancehall Artist Barbee Says Nicki Minaj Got Her Cut Out Of Sean Kingston's New Video". August 10, 2010. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Barbee- "Just Like That"". AllHipHop.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ "Barbee Releases A Sexy & Fun That's Like "Whoa"". Vibe. October 26, 2016.
- ^ Breezy, Elle (April 27, 2016). "[Premiere] Jamaican-Nigerian Reggae Pop Princess Barbee Drops New Single, 'Whoa'".
- ^ Webmin. "Barbee Wins Best Female African Pop Artist". YardFlex.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015.