See Me Fly
A collection of poetry, prose and notes from Pauline Catlin-Reid, published in anthology for the first time to raise funds for Black Women Rising, a UK charity supporting black, Asian, and minority ethnic cancer sufferers.
Pauline Catlin-Reid, aka ‘Shezzie’, is a singer songwriter born and raised in South London. Formerly of the successful vocal trio Brown Sugar, Pauline Catlin now known as Shezzie, along with Caron Wheeler (Soul II Soul ) and Carol Simms (aka Kofi ) during the 70’s and 80’s were the first female Black British Reggae music trio with a succession of hits such as iconic songs like ‘I’m in Love with A Dreadlocks ‘ & ‘ Black Pride’. Brown Sugar are recognised as the pioneers of the popular genre known today as ‘Lovers Rock,’ produced by John Kpiaye and also working with the acclaimed Dennis Bovell.
Shezzie’s vocal dexterity and musical offerings are a uniquely complex enigma, sophisticated and yet approachable. She has been aptly described as Sarah Vaughn meets Erykah Badu and Jill Scott meets Shara Nelson Jazz, imbued with Neo Roots, Neo Gospel Reggae tones with a classical effervescent, soulful swing and poetic verses likened to Floetry and Masha Ambrose.Shezzie collaborated with the late great Jazz musician and Producer Wayne Brown (RIP 1964-2016) on her first solo and debut album ‘Catch the Boat’ released 2017.
As a tribute and return to her Reggae roots, she also released the Reggae single ‘Beams from Heaven’ produced by Carlton Bubbler’s Ogilvie followed by another single and ballad ‘I am with You’ produced by Clifton ‘Bigga’ Morrison.A gifted, eloquent and inspirational songwriter, Shezzie’s music delivers faithful optimism, is positive, reflective and infused with uplifting lyrical content. This British music Artist has always influenced the world of Uk music introducing new trends and so this African, classical, Jazz, Roots Reggae’ style is performed with deep soul.
In this 86-page anthology she journeys into expressing herself through the written word, as she shares personal and spiritual insights inspired by the events of 2019-2020.