Influenced by sounds produced by Beres Hammond and Tessanne Chinn, Holding You Down , a rousing, reggae melody is sure to put anyone in a grateful, groovy mood with the people who have held them down in different chapters of their own personal stories.

Athenia Henderson - Hold U Down

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Hold U Down

After Cat 5 Storm Maria hit Dominica , Athenia Henderson wrote this  song to breathe hope into a people devastated. 7six7 DSTM written as  an upbeat soca song is my most heartfelt creation to date.   7six7 DSTM ( Don’t Stop The Music )  comes from a place of extreme compassion for a country which largely shaped my life, and will continue to influence my future. After the devastation from Hurricane Maria, all I could do was hope that the Dominicans who  survived could some day re find that music  in their heart… Athenia Henderson - Song writer / Song Artist  2018 

Like a heart beat 7six7 DSTM is the pulse of a nation facing its darkest days, its toughest challenge, its hardest come back.    7six7 DSTM speaks to the strong spirt and resilience of a people deeply rooted in family, community and music   Patricia Johnson 2018

7six7 DSTM

7six7-DSTM

I remember  the very moment  that PLAY was created.  It was a bright afternoon and the band ( duo) was brainstorming  something fun to write about. 

DNA  ( DNA’s Music )  PLAY , is  an upbeat rhythm with all the makings of a hit.  As soon as the record begins  the electric reaction is instantaneous . Performer Athenia Henderson also wrote the catchy lyrics to this energetic song.  

Devon Atherley  of Pville Production is well versed in the soca genre and is Pan player musician and  Producer of the record.

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Play (I Come Here To)

The new single from Dominica - born singer Athenia Henderson couldn’t come at a better time.  As we face the challenges of our new normal, supportive lyrics and uplifting music is needed now more  than ever to  give us hope. Holding you down will hit the airwaves in October as the latest release from Athenia Henderson in collaboration with Steel drummer and Producer Devon Atherley under their brand  DNA’s Music Entertainment. 

 This song  reminds us that we have a part to play in ‘keeping’ each other. Opening with the words ‘Only When One - Strong’, suggests  that we should aspire to  move in unity when faced with  challenges.

Holding  You Down was initially written as a love song, but can be contextualize to the situation of the listener; the true craft of the writing. 

Born from  Afro-Caribbean descendancy in Dominica and later migrating to America , Athenia Henderson became exposed to a variety of genres cultures and influences , while always vying to stay true to her  roots in the Caribbean.  

Athenia Henderson is known for her hard work and dedication  as a full time musician which began back in 2018 with the self release of  A Song In My Head. At the  time she was still struggling to find her voice, style and audience.  Soon thereafter she worked with several producers to begin writing music more closely in tune with her upbringing and culture.  She found reggae to come natural to her and released  My True Love , Come over and Holding Down in the genre


Athenia Henderson’s on stage performance is where she shines brightest .  Athenia is energetic and vibrant. Her sound;  unique and refreshing. The audience is her only focus when performing live.

‘I feel like until I’ve  reached everyone in attendance,  I have not yet performed and the night is not over’.  

Athenia continues to inspire others to lift themselves up with the lyrics she writes and performs to and looks forward to releasing  more music in the upcoming months  of 2021

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