International artist and the VI´s own, Keidran Jones aka Iyaz along with his recording label Warner Brothers arrived in the Territory last evening to film the video for his new single `Solo´.

The artist who was born in USVI and raised in the BVI, made this disclosure to BVI Platinum News as he prepared to visit Tortola.

"The label said they want to see where I grew up so it´s only right I take them to 'THA BAY". I'll probably be there for like three days shooting and photo shoots before I hop back on the road to continue promoting the single and album to be released in April! Areas for shoot are still left to be decided."

Iyaz

Photo Credit: myspace

Iyaz

Photo Credit: myspace

The enthusiastic young artist said that `Solo´ is said to be vastly matching up to the expectations of his first single and big hit `Replay´.

"At least that´s what I´m hearing. So hopefully the fans support it as much as my team does. It´s doing well. When released, in less than 36 hours it went top 10 on iTunes and sold more than triple what replay did the first week, in a few hours. So I have faith that Solo is going to do well and hope the fans continue to love my music and show their support," he posited.

Iyaz said that since its release, he has been on the road across cities performing, "and letting them know "island pop" isn´t just something that´s passing through; It´s here to stay. They love the song in Europe, especially in Paris, so I have high hopes for this one."

While in the BVI, Iyaz will also perform at a talent extravaganza and variety show to be held at the Isabella Morris Primary School where he is a past student.

There, Iyaz is scheduled to perform his hit single `Replay´ and new single `Solo´. The event will take place on Thursday March 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm and will feature other local artists including Milf Mo, Them Island Boyz aka B.V and Drastic and Young Diction of Out Da Box.

Climbing the Ladder

Meanwhile, the artist said of recent he has been performing at numerous shows in several countries including the UK and Europe; and is also promoting his first album which is expected to be launched in April.

He also commented on his experience at the Grammy´s Award Show and being part of the remake 'We Are the World'.

"Being at the Grammy's was a great experience for me. I didn´t win a Grammy, but it was definitely a life time achievement for me. I grew up watching all these different celebs walking the red carpet and to be a part of it this year was something great. Hopefully next year it could be me," the artist jokingly stated.

He said, "The We are the World remake was something awesome to be a part of, just like the Grammy's. This is a video and song that I grew up watching with my parents. To be there with Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, and all the other celebrities who were there, I was honored to be there lending a voice to the cause. I think it has definitely impacted me personally because this is something that will go down in history not only for myself and my career, but for my island."

Speaking on his future plans, Iyaz said that he has a few appearances which he cannot comment on presently, but assured that big things are in store for him in the near future.

"I also have a song coming out with an artist named "Charice." She is David Foster's artist and the song is called "Pyramid." It should be released on the 23 of this month. Also, I´m in the studio working with Miley Cyrus and I´m hoping for a very successful album while continuing to strive for excellence and making feel good music that´s going to reach every corner of the earth."

The young celebrity also took the opportunity thank everyone who has been supportive of him during this journey.

"I am definitely going to continue to represent where I´m from - British and US Virgin Islands and hope they continue to support me throughout my career as I put Island Pop on the map and let them know that the BVI has a voice too. The new single "Solo" is out now on iTunes and also on billboard.com, myspace.com/iyaz , iyazmusic.com and facebook.com/iyazsmith," he asserted.