Upcoming Guyanese artiste 25-year-old Rondel Holder, also called “DiSi”, was born to Dellon Adams and the late Ronley Holder in August 1995.
He grew up with little guidance from his father, but has a passion for excellence, positivity, and is a stern Christian.
Rondel Holder, also called “DiSi”
With the lack of guidance, he suffered from severe self-esteem issues which could have led to him taking his own life but music saved him.
“I would always listen to music whenever I felt misunderstood. Back in high school I used to get up early in the morning and sing contemporary Christian songs in order to cope with the issues,” Holder stated.
He explained that he later found out that his singing was also therapy for his neighbours who enjoyed his melodious voice.
Thus far, Holder has released three projects and has his eyes set on creating a sound that is mainstream and unique to Guyanese culture.
In 2012, the young man recorded his first single titled, “Am I Dreaming”, which was produced by AJ Records. Since this recording, the song has captured the ears of many reputable artistes, including award- winning international recording Gospel artiste Samuel Medas, who has since become his mentor and advisor.
As he continues to hone his skills on the microphone and with his pen, he has been given a break to perform at concerts across Guyana.
“Sometimes I would have a show every weekend and then have two-three shows in one night. I’d make it to all and give it 100 per cent,” he noted.
Now, Holder is on the verge of creating a new sound – one that blends elements of Hip-Hop, Soul, Dancehall and Reggae and is expected to take the airwaves by storm.
Holder has a versatile voice and employs many accents quite often when recording his songs. He believes that by blending them into mainstream music and injecting them with his infectious rhyme schemes and melodies, he creates the sound he is looking for.
The Guyanese artiste does not believe in making music that is one dimensional but rather it must represent the melting pot in which he was raised – it must represent Guyana.
His latest single “Payday”, more commonly known as “Two More Hours Till Money Go In The Bank”, has garnered attention across Guyana.
The song infuses elements of Rap and Hip-Hop, and is laced with a Guyanese vibe that can easily be identified.
Holder is currently working on new music for 2021, and he is confident that his music will leave a legacy for others to benefit from in the years to come.
Meanwhile, after hearing his voice and the unique accent, E-Networks recently contracted him to produce a jingle to promote the company’s 4G and 5G Home Internet services. The company believes in investing in Guyanese and is proud to collaborate with Holder.
