– SSignal Productions proclaims in latest creation

“DE Guyanese Girls” – the title of the latest song released by SSignal Productions and written by Bonny Alves, has been drawing a lot of attention locally, especially with the recent visit of Guyanese-British actress and Black Panther star, Letitia Wright.

The song represents an acknowledgement of three Guyanese women – Wright, Shaunette Renee Wilson, and C.C.H. Pounder – who have been dominating the box office. It was presented as the first lyric video for 2023 from Charmaine Blackman as a tribute to them.

When Alves and Blackman were developing the song, they had no idea that Letitia was coming to Guyana and had planned to release it sometime down the line.

“We had to change up the plan and bring it forward quickly,” Blackman related to the Buzz this week. The song was released on January 28 to generally positive reviews.

“It’s been nothing but good responses. I haven’t seen any negativity; everyone is appreciative and loves the lyrics and style of music,” she added.

The only thing was that it had to be a lyrics-only production.

“We already had this song on the cards; we didn’t know at the time that she was coming. It fell in perfectly,” Blackman related, adding, “That’s why it’s just a lyrics song. We did it but it wasn’t scheduled to be released at that time.”

Commenting on how timely the song proved to be, she expressed: “I feel really good. God has really blessed Bonny’s inspiration and mine in having this done.”

Some of the captivating lyrics to the song are as follows: “I’ll stand now and say it loud, Guyanese girls they made me proud. De Guyanese Girls dey run tings….dominating, excelling, contributing…heavy!”

Blackman would have loved the chance to snap a photo with the actress while she was here to include in the video to come, but wasn’t able to even though she was in the same space with her on two different occasions.

Meanwhile, Blackman has been wasting no time in getting herself ready for Mashramani this year and has been in ‘Mash’ mode since last November when she began preparing new music for the celebrations.

“Fit as a Fiddle” is the title for one that will be released shortly.

In the meantime, she has also been working with artistes associated with Ssignal Productions, a production company owned by herself and husband, to prepare them for the Mashramani season. In fact, she will be producing several music videos for her artistes.

Even now, after 33 years of being in the industry, Blackman said she has not lost one bit of the energy and drive that are needed to succeed.