Metro Stylee

Metro Stylee

Group from United States

Genres: ska, female vocalists, female vocalist, reggae, soul

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About Metro Stylee

Formed by Andy Stylee in the mid 90's, Metro Stylee quickly became "the band you either love or love to hate". No matter which side of the fence you were on, it was kinda hard to resist the soulful, yet quirky vibe of Metro Stylee. Playboy dubbed them "band ready for the big time" in their 1997 music issue, and the Stylees played twice at SXSW, on the same bill as the not yet famous Hives. MS also recorded "My Boy Lollipop" with it's original writer, Ernest Ranglin, which is featured on their myspace page, and never before released. Metro Stylee was featured on many ska compilations, interviewed in many zines, and even had a Japan release of their album. They released their debut "Soul Garage Ska" in 1997-8, and also had a limited edition cassette tape that Andy guerilla-marketed around ska shows and festivals. The band had additional songs, around 15-18 that were never professionally recorded. The band played constantly throughout the northeast, securing a loyal fan base with the college kids and teenage girls. They played their last show to a sold out knitting factory crowd in 98 with kicked in the head, and other bands.

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