Hard work is success Willesby Rutherford,
Youth Writer FOR REGGAE singer Yogie, there are two words to describe success Hard work.
He was brought up Courtney Morrison in Annotto Bay, along the scenic St. Mary coastline where he attended the Annotto Bay All-Age School before migrating to attend college in Toronto, Canada. Yogie who grew up listening to his uncle, sensational reggae veteran Beres Hammond, had his first taste of musical success at age 12 when he wrote and performed his first single. Also influenced by the works of singers like Alton Ellis, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie, the artiste says singing "is the only thing I would do free and still make a living from it." Known for his hit 1998 single 'That Was Then' on the F1W1 label, Yogie has a masterful blend of songs on his debut album 'Miracles.' 'I Go Crazy' is another smashing single by the artiste which he says was "one of his hardest projects". Songs like 'For Granted', produced by Clive Hunt, 'Never Give Up' and 'Brighter Days' are further examples of Yogie's earthy yet fresh and clean pattern. Over the years he has developed his performing and recording skills and has done recordings within the Penthouse, Fateyes, Star Trail and Harmony House labels. Yogie's most recent works though include him on Sonia Collimore's Roots Wine and Nelly Furtado's reggae remix 'Turn Off The Lights'. Although armed with quality talent and fresh ideas, it hasn't been smooth sailing for Yogie. At one point the easy-going Rastafarian and his brother Chris Smith had to trade their cellphones in return for studio time. This after many unsuccessful attempts by Yogie to get producers to voice his works. Now the silky smooth singer says that he produces most of his popular songs and is currently preparing the tracks for his new album. Most youngsters, he notes, are "more motivated by the finished product" overlooking the hard work that is necessary in creating the product. He advises: "Put time into what you do and there is success in the making."
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