Lambert Bruce Semple, affectionately called ‘Lambi’, was once the main voice that propelled Guyanese reggae group First Born to local, regional and international fame. The group toured many parts of the Caribbean and the world blazing hit songs such as “Repatriation Time” and “How Are We Gonna Survive”, making them Guyana’s most successful and well-known reggae music group to date. Today Lambert’s musical triumph continues and now he’s forging a path all his own as a solo artiste based in Trinidad and Tobago.
Lambert Bruce Semple grew up in West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme in a musically inclined, extended family. At just five (5) years old he made his performance debut with his aunts, uncles, cousins and siblings as they participated in an annual music festival organised in their community by a close family friend, well known as “Teacher Georgie.”
While attending West Ruimveldt Primary, Lambert continued to develop his talent there, often writing and performing his own songs at school functions. This trend continued into secondary school until in 1994 when he entered and won a national singing competition, beating out 34 other talented Guyanese performers. That marked the official launch of his music career, initially starting as a solo artiste. In 1997 he met the already existing First Born group at the Freddie McGregor show in Jamaica and the connection was imminent. Reggae music was booming in Jamaica in 1998 where the group recording their first album with Vizion Sounds’ Wally Fraser. The first two singles of the album” Repatriation Time” and ” How Are We Gonna Survive” made Lambi a household name with his impressive lead vocals. Firt Born went on to record eight (8) Albums with Vizion Sounds, five (5) of which were released.
In 2009 Lambert went back to his solo career, working on a solo album in Jamaica with Bobby Digital and Dean Fraser. Later he moved to Trinidad & Tobago to establish his own record label – Lion B Records and work along with well-known producers like Lion King and Back Yard Studio. There he completed his first solo album, “Brighter Side of things,” featuring songs like “Flat Foot Hustla,” “Truth” and “World of Jealousy. ” The album is going to be officially launched this summer but already these singles are enjoying regular airplay on radio stations from Germany to Guyana.