Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Dance With Me Vol. 2
Minna LaFortune, born in Kingston, Jamaica, is a poet, chef, and singer-songwriter. Recently retired, Minna is currently following her lifelong dream as a recording artist. Minna’s love of music was inspired by her mother and father. Minna would often hear her mother sing around the house to her and her brother. Her father would take them across the island and give them money to play the jukeboxes. Influenced by the island’s love and music, Minna had an interest in singing, but it was overshadowed by life. Which caused her to take the route of going to school, obtaining a quality education earning her Master’s Degree and getting a job. Currently residing in New York, with her supportive husband. Minna Lafortune is living out her dream of singing, and it’s all so surreal to her. She was introduced to her producer, Lee Holness, through a mutual friend and, since then, their chemistry to create music has been non-stop. If you want to hear an authentic reggae sound, Dance With Me Vol. 2 is worth a listen. This is her third album to be released June 7th across all musical digital platforms. Jamaica is known for producing fun music, consciousness and grooves for all to enjoy. Minna brings her roots of music and love from her home, delivering conscious lyrics, love songs, and whining grooves. The first single off her album is Don’t Drink Your Sorrows. It is an encouraging song to remind the listener to keep going and not quit. With her success of Dance With Me Vol. 1, Minna has created a sizable fanbase as an independent artist. She entered the music industry singing original tunes. Minna LaFortune shared with me that she appreciates various artists, but she did not want to introduce herself by singing cover songs. The result. Her original songs began climbing up the musical charts.
Currently, Minna LaFortune is actively promoting her debut EP, Dance With Me, Volume 2. Prior to her latest success. Dance With Me, Volume 1 should be listened to on digital platforms as well. The collection includes a variety of tracks, such as Summer Love, Mek A Money, Dream Big, I Wanna Dance With You and My Brotherman. If you want to enjoy the authentic sound of reggae, Dance With Me Vol. 2 is worth a listen. Becoming an established female reggae artist can be challenging. That has not stopped Minna. Actually, that is what keeps her going. She entered the reggae scene as an independent artist in her own right. During our interview she provided exclusive information about her fourth album and those who have paved the way for her to share her voice. Minna is excited to pen songs with messages of love and peace. Dance With Me Volume 2 celebrates reggae, amapiano, and afro beats. Her new album is quickly establishing her as a female reggae artist. Minna LaFortune’s story is very inspiring and I am sure you will enjoy our interview. It’s never too late to wake up and live out your dreams. Known among friends and family as a singer. It was her brother who encouraged her and, with the support of her husband, they encouraged her to take her gift of song to the next level. We are hearing her music impact all those who listen. Her success stems from her taking a chance on herself to live out her dream. Today, Minna receives engagements and referrals while sharing her gift of song with us all. Welcome our new KeyPlayer, Minna LaFortune. You can connect with her on her website https://www.minnalafortune.com/ PUSH PLAY
