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“Emrand also perfomed at the 2010 Marlin Awards as it celebrated its fourteenth (14th) year. For the first time in its history the Marlin Awards released an official theme song “Together as One” produced by Soca sensation and Marlin Award winner Nigel Lewis from Trinidad. This was a multi-artists effort which featured some of the most dynamic performers in the region – Emrand Henry (St. Lucia), Sherwin Gardner (Trinidad), Christian Massive (Bahamas), Jumelle (St. Maarten), Christafari (USA) and Nigel Lewis. ”

“In 2010, he received his first Marlin Award for Soca Recorded Song of the Year for his song "Dis Year" All his songs are original pieces and Emrand is currently working on a number of collaborations with the industry's finest artists internationally as his music continues to make a global impact as far away”

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“Musically acclaimed artiste Emrand Henry is in Trinidad currently to launch his new album “Line Up The Troops”. Emrand which is no stranger to the island has been generating quite a fan base for himself. His stage presence was felt at Pilgrimage, Positive’s Album Launch and Let Loose, singing some of the islanders favorite Soca.”

“Born and raised in St. Lucia, Zephrinius Henry, better known as Emrand, penned his first lyrics in standard two, a love song dedicated to a girl he had a crush on.”

“Emrand Henry is an anointed minister who God have called in this season to declare his word to the youths in music genres like soca, reggae, RnB, raga soca, dancehall and worship. ”

“No Retreat, No Surrender in the Title of Emrand Henry’s first record. Henry won acclaim after the Cable and Wireless Starquest in 2004. His presenter – Linda “Chocolate” Berthier says the CD includes new tracks and Henry’s old hits. The producer of the tracks – Francis Leebo De Lima views Henry as a versatile performer. Francis says the young performer has a unique ability to blend the religious with the secular while keeping his messages positive. Emrand Henry has performed alongside Maxi Priest, Kenny Rogers, Fred Hammond, Lieutenant Stichie and many others. No Retreat, No Surrender is now available in music stores. ”

“Thursday, May 6, 2010 Emrand Henry is all set for his 1st major U.S. show @ Caribbean Gospel Music Awards! The 10th Annual Hopeton Lewis Caribbean Gospel Music Awards has bestowed upon Singing sensation Emrand Henry the Honourable privilege of Blessing their audience with Hits upon Hits of none stop Uplifting songs of praise &”

“The first Gospel Explosion was held in 2006 and has featured artists like Sherwin Gardner, Sean Daniel and Jadee from Trinidad, Stichie, St. Matthew, Jai and da-Jay from Jamaica, Mr. Lynx from Bahamas, Emrand Henry from St. Lucia, AZ-1 from Anguilla, and Chain Breakers from Antigua. Also featured were local artists like Lester Celestine, Kenty, Nicole Christian and the All Star Band and Natalie Joseph.”

“The Friday, May 7th 2004 launching featured Kassav, Third World, local band X-Tent, reggae artiste Daddy Twan and Emrand Henry”

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“Gospel singer Emrand Henry is off to the Grenada Gospel Flash. This is the second time Henry has been invited to participate in the annual gospel festival. He will perform with a number of gospel stars including American Helen Baylor and Barbadian Joseph Niles. Henry says he writes and performs music that uplifts him as well as the audience. Henry will perform a 30 minute set that will include – “Thank you for life,” “No Retreat, No Surrender” and “Still Standing.” He will also perform a track off his new album, “Stand by Me.” Grenada Gospel Flash will be held this coming Saturday, April 5th. Henry will leave for the Spice Isle on Thursday.”

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“Emrand Henry is an anointed minister who God have called in this season to declare his word to the youths in music genres like soca, reggae, RnB, raga soca, dancehall and worship. ........... . In July 2006, Emrand Henry was able to gain four nominations in the Caribbean’s most famous Gospel Music Award Ceremony, the Marlin Awards.”

“GR: Tell us about yourself, where were you born and where did you grow up, what your family is like, etc... Emrand Henry: I was born in a small community in St. Lucia called Fond St. Jacques but now live in another community called Mlillet. My mom is not a Christian and my dad is a Pastor in Trinidad and Tobago where he lives with his wife and three kids, one boy and two girls who are my sisters and brother. His wife is Trinidadian making my brother and sisters Trinidadians. I was raised by my cousins in St. Lucia who are very strict and are Christians, because of their strict ways and support to my music career I am who I am today. God Bless Peter and Julia Julien ”

“In September of 2003, what many had followed for months here and one of the biggest talent searches to be held in St Lucia, Cable & Wireless Star-quest, culminated with a young “church boy” Emrand Henry claiming victory. His prize, EC$10,000, a trip to New York with an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park, a cell phone and a professional recording of his original single “What is Going On?”—the song which had allowed him to conquer the event.”

“Our own homegrown Emrand Henry is hard at work performing and writing new music as he prepares for launching a new album and video in 2010. Just back from performing in St. Vincent over the weekend, Emrand is today releasing a new single titled “Bad man Role” produced and mixed by Sherwin Gardner and musical arrangement by DJ Frost of Flow Masters of Trinidad and Tobago. ”

“Favorite Tracks Included among the previously released hits on No Retreat No Surrender is Consume Me. Recorded on the Archangel Riddim, Consume Me is a song of complete surrender to the all-consuming love of God. At least 17 artists from across the Caribbean and the US have recorded on this rhythm. Of all the recordings, Emrand’s Consume Me has, without a doubt, the most powerful lyrics, and most compelling vocals of all”