IT HAS BEEN a year-long “party” for Gorg. That’s because the beat of his music just keeps going on and on and on.
It’s not only the rhythm of the reigning Party Monarch’s hit song Meh Rum that can be heard on the airwaves and at fetes, but also the rhythms of numerous songs he has produced for other artistes since his big win at Soca Royale last year.
Speaking with Easy magazine at his My Lord’s Hill, St Michael home, the entertainer confessed that last year’s victory opened doors and provided new opportunities for him.
“I had a lot of different openings. I am also a producer so I was really looking for openings with that. I teamed up with (local deejay) Jon Doe at Renegade Studios. I did work with (Jamaicans) I-Octane and Mad Dog. A lot of Jamaicans are interested in the rhythms we have,” said the artiste whose real name is Omar Sobers.
The 35-year-old, who has been producing music for years finally decided to give his business a name – Superlynks Productions.
Through the company, of which he is chief executive officer, Gorg has also worked with Terry Mexican Arthur, songwriter Bobby Gilkes and Corey Forde of Soka Kartel.
He has done soca music for Edwin Yearwood plus he played a major role in the making of Jon Doe and Peter Ram’s controversial hit Sofa Kingz, which was recently banned from the stations of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation.
Gorg smiled as he spoke about the song: “It is a fun track . . . and that is exactly what we wanted everybody to feel in the track. It is causing quite a stir, but it is music.”
The producer has also worked with some up and coming artistes – a task he says he enjoys immensely.
“I am doing work with young artistes like Mole, Farmer Ubu, Joe Cloudy . . . names people may not know yet and have never heard around soca but guys with potential.”
Concerning working with the youth, he has one regret. Gorg has missed out on working with House of Soca tent-mate Sammy G this year.
“She actually approached me but it was too late . . . I had a whole set of stuff planned but I’m looking to do work with her next year.”
He wasn’t at the opening of his tent two weeks ago, but assures his fans he will join the cast “very soon”.
The soft-spoken former Lodge School student is now busier than ever juggling his many responsibilities that come with being a full-time DJ, performer, songwriter, producer.
But he is the first to admit that although things are a bit hectic with work he still finds time for what matters most – his family.
“Living a life of music causes me to wear different hats but I always make sure I have time for my family.
“Everything revolves around my mum and gran . . . As long as I find time for them and they are taken care of everything good. I don’t ask for much, as long as God continues to give me a certain amount of strength . . . So far so good.”
Gorg, who is an artiste with Pyramid Entertainment locally and Dynasty overseas, has toured quite a bit in the past year.
“I’m with Pyramid Entertainment. I signed with them since 2008. I was with South Central Entertainment last year. I am not exclusive so South Central still do bookings but Pyramid is where you go if you definitely want to book me for Crop Over.
“I take it upon myself to make sure the right bookings are out there. I have already booked for Labour Day and Miami Carnival. I travelled to Caribbean countries, United States and Canada between last year and this year.”
The entertainer, who once had a passion for being chef, is also giving back to the community. He has been working closely with a charity called Precious Touch Foundation that deals with terminally ill children. He is performing at a benefit concert for the charity on June 27.
He admits to loving kids and enjoys being around them. At the end of the interview when the EASY team was leaving a boy in school uniform passed by, raised his hand and shouted: “What’s up Gorgie Worgie!” to which the singer replied “Everything safe!” with a huge smile.
“Once I am alive and getting love from the people on the street firstly, I am happy. I like to go on the streets, on the road and talk to people. Music for me is my entire life and once the people feeling it I am happy.
“Some years when you look back at a season it may not have been financially profitable but every year I come to bring soca for Barbados – for the world to enjoy and once I do that and they love it, that is where I feel richest.”
The party king has new tracks for the season – Look Bumpa Dey, Pun Me Own and the latest Sandra Salty Pork. But he is not done there.
“I have more songs to release. More music coming . . . People keep talking but music coming.”
Ironically, the man who refers to himself as “The Original Drinks Boss” is now sponsored by the oldest brand of rum in the world, Mount Gay and is spokesperson for the Black Barrell Rum.
Apart from being slated to perform at most of the major fetes this season, Gorg will be defending his title come July 26 at Soca Royale at Bushy Park.
“I’m ready for Crop Over 2015 for sure. It matters not if the competition is morning, noon or night the party will go on. I’m not a competitive person. A lot of people keep asking me about the competition this year and if I am ready.
“I am going to go out there do my best and make people wuk-up . . . That was the plan from inception and is still the plan . . . to make people dance and enjoy themselves ’cause they paid their money. As long as that happens I am a winner.”