Raine blazing up the summer!

The 'Raine' continues to go hard in the music business with a brand new video, blazing performances and more to come as the summer slowly winds down.

Raine Seville, real name Loraine Seville, gave a riveting performance at Reggae Sumfest, last Saturday on the Digicel stage. This was her second year on the Digicel stage, having performed on last's year's dancehall night. This year Raine had the crowd in a stir with not only her music but also her stylish outfit from top notch designer Gregory Williams from HOD.

Raine said, "It was a great way to start off my birthday which was the Sunday after Sumfest and the crowd was very receptive singing along to Drive Me Crazy, dancing to Belly Wine and I'm getting a lot of love for the new song Nah Go Argue."

Prior to her sizzling Sumfest night performance, Raine and deejay Wasp premiered the video for their DASECA produced hit Nutten Nah Gwaan on TVJ's 'Entertainment Report' (Jamaica).

The video which was shot in Kingston
and directed by Janelle Dyer - formerly of Scorpio 21 - gave fierce reflection on Jamaica's harsh economic trials and how it affect those from all social echelons. Among those making cameo appearances were: I-Octane, D' Angel, ZJ Liquid and G-Whizz.

Raine added, "It's a realistic video that shows that everyone regardless of your status or wealth, have problems. In the video, that's evident with me being the rich girl and all of a sudden debts started reaching my family and we were losing everything. Wasp is the yute from the ghetto who has nothing, but trying to make things better. The celebrity cameos are people who most onlookers would expect to always be comfortable and happy, however, they are making it known also that they have times when 'nutten nah gwaan' for them."

stellar proformance

The songstress, also recent guest on 'Quizz, Italee and Friends' at the Village Cafe in Barbican, gave a stellar performance alongside acts including fellow labelmate, Bugle. The singer showcased her vocal skills singing popular songs such as Drive Me Crazy and recent hits What To Do on the 'Set It Off' rhythm and the spicy Nah Go Argue on the 'Story Time' rhythm.

The next couple of weeks there will be even more releases from Raine, including those from Chimney Records, DJ Nicco and Starkutt Music. Raine will also be on Alric and Boyd's 'In the Mix' at Christopher's in New Kingston. She said, "The show is where young talents get to promo their music. I'm scheduled to do it but the date hasn't been officially confirmed so keep tuned. It's a great opportunity to showcase my talent and promote my music; it's a more intimate and personal setting with my fans."

THE JAMAICA STAR