Fanbrown Records debuts with Turbulence single

Their passion for music led brothers Bertland and Oshane Brown to start up Fanbrown Records two years ago.

This Friday, the label makes its debut with the release of the song, You're So Crazy, by roots-reggae artiste Turbulence. The Browns were inspired by their cousin, noted music producer Adrian 'Donsome' Hanson, to pursue their musical ambitions. Bertland, who is also a network engineer, says that he "basically taught us everything".

Having migrated from Portmore, St Catherine, to the United States seven years ago, Bertland says music had always been his calling.

"We bring a lot to the table with a new and authentic sound, something that dancehall has been searching for," he said. "We also learnt about music production by reading books on music theory and also from online courses."

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bertland, who attended St Catherine High School, later studied at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in information technology. Oshane, on the other hand, attended Greater Portmore High School and is a certified fibre-optic specialist.

Bertland explained that Hanson introduced them to Turbulence.

"The artiste embraced our new sound and decided to record for us," he said. You're So Crazy, a reggae/dancehall fusion track, tackles the issue of insecurity in personal relationships.

"The song is something that everyone can relate to. Working with Turbulence was an awesome experience, because he brings so much to the table and knows how to construct his lyrics very well. He is also a person who takes pride in what he does," said Bertland.