Hawaii Local girl Kim Smith of 2.0 Television Las Vegas talks story with the world-renowned Jamaican Reggae Band Bonafide.
Bonafide is reputedly the toughest and most sought after reggae band in Las Vegas and the West Coast for that matter. Reggae affecionados will probably be more acquainted with the group's recent releases, " REGGAE TIME ", "RUN THE CLUB" and "WHY" also featuring Luciano and Dancehall Dj, Lexus.
Interestingly, this entire four-man band originates from Montego Bay, Jamaica where they performed on the north coast hotel circuit in the early 1990's before migrating to the USA in 1996. Since then they have toured extensively in Japan, Australia, Fiji, Hawaii and New Zealand where they entertained 10,000 reggae-hungry fans. Their musical pedigree has allowed them to back high profile reggae artistes such as Fiji, Wailing Soul, Michael Rose, Sanchez, Bounty Killa and Spragga Benz.
The Bonafide Band consisting of the Stephen brothers have to thank their father, Adolph"JAH B" Stephens, for passing on his strong musical genes and bringing out their musical talent from a early age. JAH B is a founding member of the well-known Rastafarian Group, "Prince Tebah and the Sons of Thunder".
The group consists of leader, Donovan"Junior Roots", Kevin, Wayne "Waynie Bass" and Robert " Rickey Dread". The talented leader "Junior Roots" who can play all the instruments normally takes lead vocals and drums. "Rickey Dread" and Kevin play keyboard and Wayne plays Bass Guitar. They have rounded the group with Dj, Omar "Kerry Ranks" Bell.
After Launching their first album "Bonafide Love" in 2000, they are extremely excited about their new 17 track compilation entitled " Reggae Time" which they have been getting great feedbackon. In fact, the songs have caught the attention in Jamaica where the single by the same name continues to be requested by radio listeners.
Kim Smith is a Local girl from Hawaii now residing in the Las Vegas Valley. Kim is currently an "on air talent" with KTNV Channel 13 ABC in Las Vegas and also the host on Las Vegas 2.0 Television.com.
