What began as nothing more than fun has evolved into a full time career for Adrian “Dirty Harry” O’neale and Omar “DJ Chilly” Jordan. Back in 1999, they exploded onto the music scene with their hit single “Tek Dat” which went on to become the title for a number of popular fetes across Canada, England and the United States. The following year the Fraud Squad released “Yuh Wuk” and once again the response to their music was very enthusiastic.

Producers Garry Serrao and Andrew Denny recognized the potential of writer and lead vocalist Adrian O’neale and vocalist Omar Jordan and immediately they were signed to record label Jersound Slamming Jams to produce the ‘Undercover’ album in 2001. With tracks like “Betta”, “Bumpers Burning”, Do it Fuh She” and “Let Ya Body Move”, the Fraud Squad’s album remains one of the most rotated on the airwaves.

In 2002, the pair released a 9 track album called Tek Dat II which is a sweet and saucy mix of ragga soca, a hint of Latin and of course soca at the core. Never missing a chance to reinvent themselves and excite their fans, Fraud Squad kept to their original sound on tracks like “Wuk She”, “Tek Dat II” ” (both of which were remixed by Andrew Denny that same year), and “Street Dance”. The album then takes a spiritual journey with the “Who Jah Bless” and the country and western influence in “Take it to the Limit”. Not to be left out is the Latin track “Celine”, the skilful reggae chant introducing a potent Passoa drink mix known as the “Ripper” and in “Leave Her Alone”. The track “Pull up to the Bumper” (also remixed by Andrew Denny) combines the chanting abilities of lead vocalist Adrian O’neale with the smooth and sexy vocals of former Arista recording artist Glenn Benjamin. That album was co-produced by Gary Serrao and Anthony Lowhar of Home Bass Recording studios and arranged by Chris Allman of Slam City Records and Anthony Lowhar. In 2003 and 2004 Fraud Squad released two hit singles “ Tight Tight” and “De Horse” respectively.

After an impressive showing as DJ’s on the Barbados Truck at New York’s Labour Day Carnival in 2004, the Fraud Squad made 2005 undoubtedly their year to show their versatility. Adrian O’neale had a bit of fun with his writing in the humorous account of a notorious prison break in “Can’t Get De Rasta” (which also has an underground party mix – Can’t Get De Ras Hold. A tune that’s purely for limber waists and energetic partygoers, Adrian also penned the hugely popular “Wukkin’ Truck”, while collaborating with Omar Jordan to write “Shaggy Bear”. This track infuses Barbados’ indigenous tuk band rhythm with the antics of another character from Bajan folk culture – the Shaggy Bear. All tracks were produced by Gary Serrao and internationally acclaimed music producer Derek Brin, who has a string of double platinum songs in the U.S. alone.

Having incorporated Bajan dialect consistently into their repertoire of works, the Fraud Squad have demonstrated that music is one of the most powerful vehicles to express Bajan culture and folklore. Undoubtedly their versatility is unquestioned and hardcore followers now wait anxiously for their 2006 releases.