Dear Friends of St. Maarten / St. Martin,
The song, SXM IS NICE (Oh What a Paradise), was a tribute to the island paradise, St. Maarten / St. Martin, originally recorded by the artist Tonca backed by Friends Band in 1987. On it's 30th year anniversary the song has been re-recorded by two of his children (performed by Sandra Brooks and produced by Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks) and is being presented to you as an official song of cooperation, goodwill and hope for the rebuilding of the Friendly Island. In the aftermath of the severe devastation of hurricane IRMA, we offer this song as part of our identity, our resilience, and to promote the beauty, the people and the singular value of our paradise island St. Maarten / St. Martin.
The recording, SXM IS NICE (Oh What a Paradise) can be played throughout all locales and businesses on the island. Every visitor that comes to St. Maarten / St. Martin -- through its airport or harbor -- can receive a copy as a token of appreciation and hope toward the rebuilding of the island. This song gives a calm after the storm and provides a peaceful assuredness of the existence of St. Maarten / St. Martin and the resourcefulness, strength and tranquility of its people. Our recording, as a transmitter of appreciation and hope, is a simple and effective tool for connecting with the local and global communities who are facilitators in the re-development of our island paradise.
Your involvement moves us forward to the goal of a rebirth for the island of “Sweet St. Maarten / St. Martin” and toward the goal of the rebuilding of our island’s economy. Your support in the utilization of this recording is key. Please contact us at your earliest convenience for your copies of SXM IS NICE (Oh What a Paradise) for broadcast and distribution.
Contact: SXM IS NICE, Pear Road #36, South Reward, St. Maarten, W.I.
Tel: +1 (646) 296-3613, Email: windwardfest@gmail.com, Website: sxmisnice.com
As a people, we give thanks for your interest in the continuance of our culture and in unitedly stepping forward into the future with the resolve to revive the island, St. Maarten / St. Martin.
Written by: Alfonso “Tonca” Brooks (ASCAP)
Copyrights: © 1987 Alfonso Antonio Brooks
Performed by: Sandra Brooks
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by: Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks
Published by: KYLAH SHANOIS PUBLISHING
Executive Producers: The Brooks Family
Drums: Gregory Brooks
Percussion: Erwin “Shabba” James
Bass: Roelof “Basses” Matthew
Guitar: Nigel Williams
Organ: Ronnie Warren
Keyboards: Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks
Trumpet: Tony “Rasta” Thewet
Sax: Connis Vanterpool
Steel Pan: Isidore “The Mighty Dow” York & Jabari “Jabs” York
Backing Vocals: Calibe Thompson
Recorded & Mixed at: Giant Recording Studio, St. Maarten, W.I.
Mastered by: Tony Dawsey
Photo by: Lizianne Coffi
Graphic Design by: Maya “Squirrelinspace” Ostrowski
(p) & © 2017 Brooks Creative Agency Recordings, a division of Brooks Music Group, Inc.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured in the USA. For more info: sxmisnice.com | info@sxmisnice.com |
+1 305.900.5523
Lyrics:
SXM IS NICE
oh what a paradise
People are free
no matter who they may be
Our weather is great
it’s such a lovely place
We salute in our ways
with a simple song of praise.
Verse.
Welcome to our island in the sun
People so warm so friendly with everyone
The hills are made of marmalade
The sea turns golden when the sun fades
Hook...
Verse
Welcome to our island in the sun
We serve with a smile and it flatters everyone
Hotels and beaches wherever you may go
Our music is reggae and calypso - hip hop too
Hook...
Verse
Now that you’ve seen what we said is true
When you go home make sure to tell your friends to
Hey, we will receive them with our open arms
Cause it’s our pleasure to show them the island’s charms
Hook...
Verse
Welcome to our island in the sun
We serve with a smile and it flatters everyone
Hotels and beaches hmmmm
Wherever you may go….
Hook...
in Peace and Sincerity,
Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks