HER acrobatic dance moves are in music videos by Voice Mail and Terro 3000’s Bokkles and Cups as well as Sean Kingston and Nicki Mina’s Dutty Love.

Now, dancer Ouch Girl (real name Leesang Lewis) is making some different career moves.

She has a major role in the forthcoming independent film, Parish Bull, which is codirected by Storm Saulter and Ras Tingle.

Parish Bull is a step up for Ouch Girl, who has also appeared in television commercials for Fruta, Magnum Tonic Wine, and furniture store Singer.

Initially, the 22-year-old wanted to pursue a career in media.

After graduating from Glenmuir High School, she studied voice and speech at the Media Technolgy Institute. She has also done some acting and modelling, but dancing is her forté.

She is a member of a dance duo alongside Shakera Supreme. They have shared the stage with a number of the island’s popular dancers including Swizzle Body Girls, Colo Colo, Little Pink, Birdy and Cookie Global.

“I really want to show my talents internationally. As a dancer the opportunities are endless, and promoting the Jamaican culture is something I have always dreamt of,” she said.

Recently, Lewis has been looking to broaden her horizons. She has promoted parties in Trinidad and Tobago and worked in a production capacity for the Reggae on the Hill segment of last month’s Barbados Reggae Festival.

Ouch Girl is scheduled to perform tomorrow on Ochi Explosion at Margaritaville in Ocho Rios with Popcaan, Aidonia and Konshens.

Tanya Stephens stands by her man

Tanya Stephens, known for keeping men in check with songs like Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet, stands by her man on her latest song Dirty Thoughts.

“The song is really about endurance and just being there for your man during his ordeals. However, I am telling the story in a raunchier and more humorous tone,” Stephens said recently.

Dirty Thoughts is coproduced by Adrian ‘Donsome’ Hanson and Peter ‘Shady’ Harrison. Stephens spoke about working with the producers.

“Shady and I are bredrin so it made the project even easier. It was a good vibe.”

Stephens’ next album, Guilty, is set for release later this year.

Survival matters for Colah Colah

Deejay Colah Colah has been in the music business since 1993 and he has never strayed from his cultural path.

His latest single, Survival, is also in the roots and culture tradition.

He says the formula has worked for him and he sees no reason to change.

“I have come a long way in the music business and I have learnt a lot while working to make my name. I have recorded a number of singles that have done well all over the world and everywhere I go the people love my music because it has a positive and uplifting vibe,” he explained.

Since making his recording debut in 1993 with I and Jah, Colah Colah has released three albums and performed throughout the Caribbean and Europe.

He recently released the music video for Survival.

Deejay 360 Degree is putting the finishing touches on his album

The 14-track set features productions from Brooklyn, New York producer Bentley Wilson.

With the exception of three songs, the tracks on Seaview Gardens are relatively new. Previously released songs include Gun Kill Every Day, Nuh Murderer and Mama.

360 Degree says the album is inspired by his roots.

“The project is a tribute to my community Seaview Gardens and I want the people of Seaview to feel proud when they hear it,” he said.