This year the organizers of Reggae Sunsplash will be having a hybrid festival that will consist of both a live stage-show with limited audience (2,000 individuals which is 10% of the venue capacity) and a virtual stream. It will take place in the Fall on November 26th and 27th.
Additional information about this event is available on their official website: goreggaesunsplash dom com.
As he has been doing since the start of the year, dancehall artist Teflon kicked off the month of July with a new single, accompanied by the song’s official video. The track is titled Bricks and it’s on the Ski Topper Records label.
The record went live on all music platforms on July 2nd and the visuals followed a day later on the 3rd. Click here or on the image above to check it out.
Yesterday (Friday, July 2nd) Sweet Music released the Bitcoin Riddim, a sixteen-track dancehall compilation which features Jahmiel, Christopher Martin, Gyptian, Bugle, Singing Sweet and several others.
The release of the rhythm was accompanied by the official video for Jahmiel‘s song, Jah Never Leave. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Though I cannot put my fingers on it, it is clear that something is happening in Jamaica’s broadcasting industry. A few days ago we heard about a new radio station coming to the island this month, The Bridge 99FM. Shortly after that we learned that popular radio host Ron Muchette would be joining the new network.
Now we are getting confirmation, directly from Richard Burgess aka Richie B, that he is leaving The Edge 105FM. In his own words Richie said the following: “My decision to leave THE EDGE would have to be regarded as one of the toughest I’ve had to make but, in the end, I am ready to grow and to take on new challenges…to fulfill some unattained goals on my bucklist..”
On July 23rd Mississauga (Ontario) based music label, 7 Gate Record, will share the Nuh Used To Gal Riddim. This is an eleven-track dancehall compilation which features a mixture of trending and emerging Jamaican and Canadian dancehall artists. The track listing includes new music from Vershon, Wasp, Booba Starr, Little Twitch, Keywee, Javada, Cashan, Prohcess, Fada Price and Brano Ranks.
The Nuh Used To Gal Riddim was created by Mathew Knongwah, a member of the 7 Gate team, who resides in Zimbabwe. Label founders and owners, Wolf and Jojo, fell in love with the beat the first time they heard it and knew immediately that it was too good for just one artist.
For additional information about this upcoming riddim-driven project, as well as other releases from 7 Gate Record, visit their official website: 7gaterecord.com.
Due to all the restrictions and limitations placed on Jamaica’s entertainment industry because of the corona virus, the 2021 JaRIA Honor Awards Show will be held virtually. However, although this is not a live in-person presentation the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association is still promising an exciting, captivating and entertaining show.
The full program will stream live on JaRIA’s social media platforms, as well as on PBCJ TV starting at 3PM (local time) on Sunday, July 4th. Special guest performers include: Freddie McGregor, Johnny Clarke, Joby Jay and Levy’s Heritage.
Veteran Jamaican radio DJ Ron Muchette has recently inked a deal with the Caribbean Global Network (CGN) Group to be included among the roster of talent for the new radio station: The Bridge 99FM.
The Bridge 99FM is poised to help build stronger ties between Jamaica and the Jamaican Diaspora in the New York tri-state area, thereby creating opportunities for a robust exchange of information, culture and trade. This is to be achieved, in part, by a simulcast of The Bridge’s programming by its sister station Irie Jam Radio, 93.5 FM – WVIP to its over 2 million-strong Caribbean audience in the tri-state area.
Ron Muchette, one of Jamaica’s most respected radio DJ and host, joins The Bridge 99FM team after over six years at Mello FM as a morning show producer and broadcaster. His addition to what is expected to be an all-star roster, will be a considerable boost as The Bridge 99FM works towards its mission of forging stronger linkages and community building.
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MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 