Innocent Kru has been deeply missed since they faded from the spotlight after gaining much popularity with hits like, "Impossible Train" and "If I Could Rule The World". For 2009 however, they will be making a big comeback as the main characters in a television sitcom titled, "Me and Mi Kru".
Scheduled to premiere on February 2, 2009 on CVM TV, the show has been described by Innocent Kru member, Benzly-Hype, as a reflection of the group's experiences as they delved into the business of music. It is fictitious, but is based on their career path.
Originally a group of four, Innocent Kru lost a member to tragic circumstances just before the sitcom began shooting. Clumsy Daps, whose real name was Courtney Morris, died at his home at Seaview Gardens following a fight and stabbing. His character will be represented by actor Everaldo Creary.
It has been difficult for the group to continue without their partner, Daps, but they are still eager to see this production come to fruition. Remaining Kru members, Macka Head, Copper Kid and Benzly-Hype will forge on, despite the emotional barrier.
Benzly and Paul Beale have co-written the sitcom that was born from an inspiration gleaned while on the set of "One Love" where the Innocent Kru were working. The idea came to Benzly, he told "One Love" director, Rick Elwood about his thoughts and the rest is history.
Elwood, who also directed,"Dancehall Queen", is the director of the upcoming "Me and Mi Kru", that began filming a week ago at locations in Cherry Gardens and Rose Town.
Many stellar actors and entertainers will be featured in the sitcom, including, Leonie Forbes, Audrey Reid, Ronald Goshop, Professor Nuts, Candace Buchanan, Sly and Robbie and Spragga Benz.
Benzly has likened the sitcom to a cross between "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and the "Beverly Hillbillies", saying the story centres around a similar rags to riches storyline.
Mi caant wait, mi deh deh from day one, di first preview clip was good, so mi the rest ago be crazily insane.