SW Storm

Sina Wayne AKA SW Storm, the singer/songwriter, born to London-based Trinbagonian parents, SW Storm has been consistently performing and releasing Soca music throughout the UK and other parts of the world for over ten years. After many years of boxing and kickboxing at championship level, including representing Trinidad & Tobago in the ring, Storm decided to hang up his gloves and turn his attention to his childhood love, 'Music'.

His musical career began as a Funk/rock singer with 'A band called Desire' on the music circuit in England. However his love for Soca Music was always there and after numerous trips to the carnivals of his parents' homeland and many other Caribbean carnivals, Storm went into the studio and began his plan to fuse the infectious rhythms of the Caribbean with the music culture of the UK.

The result was a 5-track debut LP entitled 'Island Fury' which was released for the 1997 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival season. This release contained the big hit songs 'Nice' and 'Groove Me' receiving great airplay on radio and extensive play of this video on Trinidad TV. His first carnival season had Storm performing extensively all over Trinidad where he left his audiences totally entertained.

SW Storm has become a regular name on the 'Trinidad Carnival' diary each year where he releases music and is found performing at many events. With his fusion of Soca, flavoured with blends of R&B, Indian, Bhangra, Turkish, Reggae and Rock, Storm has developed a sound that is moving audiences worldwide.

This artiste continues to go from strength to strength and can be found far and wide delivering powerful performances at festivals and concerts all over the world. Storm enjoys the benefit of performing with his own band 'Island Fury' and also travels at times performing Solo.

Since his first release in 1997, Storm has been a consistent artiste spurning a number of hits over the years in many Territories including Trinidad and Tobago. After 7 albums, 3 music videos and a number of singles all written and produced under his own label SWS Music there will be no calm before or after this Storm!

2011

The Storm Just Never Stops....

In any genre and in any style, there is the good the bad and the ugly. Although music remains categorized as a universal language, some artists speak fluently and some speak gibberish. The 'Chutney Rum Song' has emerged over the last decade as the top theme for those working in the Indo-Trini artform, though some moralist might complain. Even within this topic there are great treatments, and quite a few that make you go: WHAT? S.W. Storm falls squarely in the first category having created (stumbled upon?) two odes to alcohol that are faultless in lyrics, melody and arrangement also possessing that elusive 'Wow' factor that can only come when the masses give you their stamp of approval while raising a glass to toast your success.

With four musical contributions for C2K11; By D Bar , Mrs. Walker , Rollin' & Yuh Mudder Can, Storm is quite confident about the season ahead. By D Bar and Mrs. Walker, are both Chutney Soca contributions produced by Big Rich de Pungalunks and Rishi Mahatoo respectively. Riding a wave (or maybe a Storm?) of popularity, these stingers are flying up the charts even though Storm has had to be plane hopping in and out to get his recordings done and to handle his enterprises. When asked about his expectations of the songs Storm said, "I believe they are good songs, they are receiving tremendous love in both circuits and that is all I can ask for."

As the Carnival season 2011 gets into full swing, one can only imagine the frenzy and excitement that Storm's other two more up tempo selections will create once he begins to honour his many live bookings. His two soca releases; 'Rollin' and 'Yuh Mudder Can' are well within the most refreshing trend this year of songs with sweet melodies, and undeniable jam. From the fetes to the road and to the brand new stage, this music touches the mind, the ear as well as the waist. (Yuh Mudder Can also touches the funny bone but you will have to go on youtube and hear that one for yourself!)

Although both releases have been receiving favourable airplay and are only expected to grow as the build up to C2K11 continues, there is controversy surrounding Yuh Mudda Can. Off course, Carnival is nothing without a little controversy and Storm is not exempted; Yuh Mudda Can has been under severe scrutiny by some radio stations here in Trinidad and Tobago with some banning the song but that is not stopping him. Maybe the double entendre is just not for the conservatives!

With S.W Storm Trinidad and Tobago has lost a resident and gained an ambassador, to the international realm. Flying the Red Black and White from the UK to T.O. and everywhere in between for many years, Storm has turned his love for T&T culture into a lifelong quest to spread Soca music Worldwide. Not a bad Post card either as he possesses the physique and the looks that seem more Hollywood but Storm remains humble and devoted to the cause of Calypso, Soca and Chutney, the last one being the form high on his favourite list. Believe me, he is also a big favourite with the Chutney fans!

Stay tuned and listen out for the remixed version of Mrs. Walker (No Chaser Remix) which was released on 01-02-11. Also Storm is bringing the visual effect back again; By D Bar is coming to television stations and websites soon.

Want to know more about Storm? Maybe even listen to his releases? Then feel free also to check out Storm's official website





SW Storm has never been afraid of the Camera and exudes a natural confidence that comes out in each frame. Not missed by the ladies I must add, some of whom are glad to be able match the voice with the body and the face! With two more videos under his belt, Storm will now be seen as much as his wonderful music is being heard.