Eurlando Kwesi
Ontonio Williams, also known a Hiya Flames was born in the musical parish of
Kingston on July 13, 1991. He grew up with his grandmother miss Pearl Manning
from a young age. She taught him proper life principles and good behavior which
remains incorporated in his lifestyle today. He was brought up in the district
of Waltham Park on Crescent road where he attended the Crescent Road Basic
School. There he was seen as the one with the great spirit for entertainment.
He then moved on to The St. Peter's Claver Primary where he excelled. From
there he advanced to Denham Town High School where he took education as a
serious priority. He was a very exceptional student in his form serving as
prefect as well as a Jamaica Combined Cadet Force member. Hiya Flames started
out in music at a very tender age inspired by a major sound system He traveled
with owned by his family named Agony Disco. Watching his eldest cousin Nero
Marshall singing in and around Kingston on the sound system, Hiya Flames was
seen as a very versatile dancer as well in the community. The name Hiya Flames
derives from one of his musical Idrens Hotta Flame of whom he respects very
dearly. Hiya Flames left Kingston In 2006 along with his family to the parish
of Clarendon where he met up with friends with musical minds and talent. He
recorded his first two songs with his idrens Hamma One and Radish as a
collaboration. With the true guidance of Jah, he and others started Nik-y
Production where he recorded great music, developed and generated his musical
skills. From there he met up with Fire Royal Records where he recorded a number
of songs. Hiya Flames cites Rastafari as a true way of life to express his self
positively through his lifestyle. The great ones he has observed that has trod
this road before him has taught him about one god, one aim, one destiny. Brain
power is the main power. Acknowledging his African roots Hiya Flames changed
his legal name from Eurlando to Wondo In 2002. The inspiration of Rastafari to
his music lead him to acknowledge that music is to motivate the mind of the
people and strengthen them mentally. Hiya Flames Trods the music with true
integrity and determination Jah Jah H.I.M.a guide we, he stand beside me, he
shineth the light.
