Earlier today Christopher Martin premiered the official video for his trending single Big Big. The actual song was released on March 6th via the VP Records label, and has been getting heavy rotation ever since it was first shared.
The video, which was directed by RD Studios, definitely compliments the song. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.
Recording artist, Alley Bless, who came 2nd in Jamaica’s 2019 Festival Song Competition, will release the official video for her powerful single, “Rough.” this Sunday, April 12th. Published on the Sekimhaj Records label, “Rough” is a captivating, inspirational track that encourages its listeners to preserve regardless of the challenges.
The video, which was shot by Maria Jackson in St. Thomas, will show Alley Bless telling the story of a poor single mother who struggles to feed herself and her son. “Rough” was written and produced by Sekimhaj Records’ CEO and owner, Michael Reynolds.
Be sure to subscribe to Maria Jackson’s YouTube channel in order to catch the premier.
On Easter Sunday, April 12th, VP Records, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, will all come together to present a virtual event dubbed ‘Together We Stand‘.
This is a virtual fundraising concert that will feature the nation’s leading musical entertainers, professional athletes and public figures. It will stream live on VP Records’ social media platforms, as well as on Television Jamaica. For additional information, and to donate, visit: jatogetherwestand dot com
Barbados’ biggest reggae event, the annual Barbados Reggae Festival, will not take place on the announced dates of April 24th – 28th. In accordance with the request made by the Prime Minister of Barbados (to restrict public gatherings), the organizers have decided to postpone the event to a later date.
The new date has not yet been announced.
The organizers of the annual Canadian Music Week has announced that the event has been postponed until September, 2020. It was initially scheduled to take place from May 19-23 in downtown Toronto. The new tentative dates are Sept. 8-13, 2020. See statement below.
“Due to the continuing spread of the novel COVID-19 virus we believe it is our social responsibility to postpone the upcoming Canadian Music Week 2020 Conference and Expo. In light of the recent growing number of event cancellations, Public Health Canada statements, and various provincial gathering bans, we concluded this was the right decision. The health and safety of our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, visitors, and staff is our number one priority. We have managed to find an alternative date at a later time period at the same venue (Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel). The NEW dates for Canadian Music Week will be September 8–13, 2020.”
Here is the new CMW 2020 tentative schedule:
Monday Sept 7th – Labour Day Holiday
Tuesday Sept 8th – Load-in and travel day
Wednesday Sept 9th – Day 1 – Music Conference
Radio Conference + Radio and Audio Awards Luncheon
Thursday Sept 10th – Day 2 – Music Conference
Radio Conference and Music and Broadcast Awards Gala
Friday Sept 11th – Day 3 – Music Conference
September 8th – 13th – Music Festival
At the end of March, dancehall artist Shane-O published the visuals for his trending single “Star In The Sky.” The inspirational record is featured on the High Supremacy Riddim, produced by Damage Musiq.
Click here or on the image above to check out the video, and remember to like, comment and share.
On Friday, April 3rd, international recording artist Anthony B released a catchy new dancehall single called “Lion Awaken.” The song, which is on the Jus Eazy Production music label, is being distributed by VPAL.
Click here to listen and download “Lion Awaken” from iTunes.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 