FOLLOWING his first visit to Guyana less than a week ago, the possibility of Jamaican reggae sensation and Canadian resident, Mark Steele, known as ‘Steele Mobs’, returning to perform in front of a Guyanese crowd is very high.

Having headlined concerts and festivals in Jamaica, Africa, USA and Canada, he is known as a “steller performer,” and will no doubt bring a new vibe to Guyana.

He told the Buzz that it all began “in the church in the beautiful island of Jamaica, in his younger days, and he built his career from there”.

Being in the choir and having parents who were singers, also influenced his musical career.

“…growing up in the church… [I] was guided into being in the youth choir, and I guess the influence came from my parents because they also sang in the choir,” he said.

Steele made mention of the fact that every time he touches the stage, he feels as though he is there for a purpose, that is, to perform and entertain.

He emphasised that he is a strong believer in whatever song he sings because, according to him, his music has to be 110 per cent uncorrupted material.

Steele is a three-time JUNO-nominated artiste and a seven-time Reggae Music Achievement Award winner. He holds several titles including best vocal artiste and vocalist of the year.

He is described as a dynamic and sensational singer, with versatility and a range that defies restrictions to any one genre.

Steele is as captivating in his handling of R&B material as he is with soul, classical music and jazz.

He confidently said that reggae is his first love.

Steele has performed worldwide and with some of the big names in music, including Freddie Mc Gregor, Queen Ifrica and Rita Marley.

Jah Is My Strength, Another Confrontation, She Believes in Me, Real Life, A Girl like You, Push It, and Hold Me Tight are some of his most popular hits.