Artist Bio
Krosfyah (pronounced “Crossfire”) is a popular and innovative Soca band from Barbados, best known for hits like “Pump Me Up,” “Road Jam,” and “Sak Passe“.
The band was formed in 1989 in the working-class neighborhood of Clapham, Barbados. Co-founders included lead singer/songwriter Edwin Yearwood, drummer Anthony “Rebel” Bailey, Michael Agard, and Felix Forde. The band started by playing cover songs in local hotels before developing their unique style.
Krosfyah is known for redefining the Soca genre by adding touches of reggae and R&B and using a funky, urban look to appeal to a younger audience.
Key Moments and Achievements
- Name Change: The spelling was changed from “Crossfire” to “Krosfyah” to reflect the Bajan dialect pronunciation.
- Debut Album: Their 1994 debut, Ultimate Party, was a notice of their innovative approach to Soca music.
- Massive Success: The 1995 album Ultimate Dance Party – Pump Me Up became the biggest-selling CD in the Soca genre and produced their signature, certified gold hit single “Pump Me Up”.
- Triple Crown Victory: In 1995, Edwin Yearwood achieved an unprecedented “triple-crown” victory at the annual Crop Over Festival, winning “Party Monarch,” “Road March Champion,” and “Calypso King” titles.
Popular Songs
In addition to the major hits, other popular tracks by Krosfyah include:
- “Wet Me”
- “Sweatin”
- “Road Jam”
- “Sak Pasé”
- “Tiney Winey” (with Peter Ram)
Discography
Krosfyah has released numerous albums and compilations over the years:
- Ultimate Party – Pump Me Up (1995)
- Hot Zone (1998)
- Kool Under Fire (2001)
- Zero Tolerance (2004)
- Everblazin’ (2006)
- The Journey (2012)
