Dancehall artist Shane O, who always encourages his musical colleagues to aspire to be better, has just shared the official video for his single “Menace.” The visuals, much like the audio, tells the story of a bully who’s constantly picking on a specific youth in the community.
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And the winner is… “I Am A Jamaican” by Buju Banton.
Since it was announced earlier in the year that several established artists have entered the 2020 Festival Song Competition, there were some opposition from persons who felt that the platform should be reserved for new or emerging talents. Those talks quickly disappeared once the masses heard all the songs.
The fact is that the more known artists did not assume that their name recognition would give them the prize. Instead, they contributed quality records that celebrated Jamaica and its people just as the younger talents did.
Fast forward to where we are now, at the end of July, and the public have decided that Buju Banton‘s “I Am A Jamaican” is the best among this year’s finalists.
This weekend, specifically on Saturday, August 1st, organizers of the annual Uppsala and Reggae Jam Festivals will join forces to present the Uppsala Reggae Jam Festival live from Jamaica. This pay per view event is scheduled to stream from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (JA time).
Viewers will be treated to performances from Lutan Fyah, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Dean Fraser, Duane Stephenson, Lukie D, Chezidek, Micah Shemaiah, Kumar, Earth Kry, Voicemail, Rory Stonelove and many more.
For additional information visit any of the following sites: reggaejam dot de or uppsalareggaefestival dot com.
Night 2 of Reggae Sumfest 2020 came to an end with an energetic, sizzling performance from the Rasta man Sizzla Kalonji. His stage appearance was preceded by a mini documentary highlighting the Sizzla Youth Foundation‘s community development programs.
Once Kalonji hit the stage it was a hundred percent high intensity right to the very last song. He delivered hits after hits from both the reggae and dancehall genres, showing us that he is indeed a living legend.
Jamaican born recording artist Cecil Wilson, more popularly known as Soné has emerged as one of the Caribbean’s more creative minds and a versatile artist. He was born on September 3, 1985 in the parish of Clarendon. Soné grew up surrounded by the constant presence of dancehall and reggae music. His family owned and operated a sound system known to this day as Turbo Sonic. Dancehall was a part of the lifestyle and even at a tender age, his grandmother Viola (Vie) would take him to events where the sound system was being played. This was a major contributor to his desire to be a musician and laid the foundation that has created the zeal that is now exuded whenever he puts pen to paper.
Soné was also greatly influenced by his other Grandmother (Glasmine) who was very instrumental in his early years. He would have to attend church on Sundays and just about every time the doors were opened. He became a believer in Jesus during his 1st year of high school in the summer of 1999. Soné was a young protégé playing football for his high school (Clarendon College) and for the Parish Clarendon. He then migrated to the US after completing high school.
Soné performs wherever he is called to! He has shared the stage with Capleton, DJ Nicholas, Stonebwoy, Tye Tribbett, Bridget Blucher-Simms, Sister Scully, Sandra Brooks, and that is just to name a few.
Soné was part of the duo PositivNRG during the earlier years of his musical career, winning the best new artist award in 2008 at the Hopeton Lewis Music awards. They were also featured on the album Next Level that featured Papa San, Shelly Thunder and Nigel Lewis. His single “Purpose” debuted last summer and is one of the most requested songs.
Soné is now working on his first studio album which will be released next summer.
Click here or on the image above to watch night 2 of Reggae Sumfest, the virtual edition.
Agent Sasco was the last performer on the virtual edition of Reggae Sumfest 2020, and the general consensus is that he was worth the wait!
Sasco delivered a solid set mixed with reggae, dancehall and a little afro-beat. He was constantly engaged with the online audience, which responded to his every request for sharing specific emojis. It is very clear that “Hope River‘s” Agent Sasco, who had onlookers going “Loco,” is still “Winning Right Now.”
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 