The Sold Out Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Sets Sail On Dec. 9th

The all-inclusive Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, scheduled for December 9th through 14th, 2024, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence Of The Seas, is sold out and ready to set sail. This cruise promises five nights of live entertainment from some of the reggae industry’s most renowned musical talents.

The lineup includes Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Luciano, Bounty Killer, Romain Virgo, Collie Buddz, Mr. Vegas, Bushman, Ding Dong, Julian Marley, Big Youth, Bugle, Jah9, and Turbulence, and that is just to name a few. For additional information, visit welcometojamrockreggaecruise.com.

The Return Of Super Cat

Catch reggae-dancehall artist Super Cat, the original dancehall Don Dada, live at United Banquet Hall (2964 Main Street) in Hartford, Connecticut, on Saturday, December 28. He will be supported by Derrick Barnett and the Statement Reggae Band

This is an all-ages show that’s being powered by Cuban One Umbrella Entertainment. DJ Mooka, DJ Echo, Sleepy, Supa, DJ Hammer, and DJ Buck of Hot 93.7FM are also on the program. Click here for tickets.

Another Fundraising Benefit Concert For Lt. Stitchie

Reggae and dancehall enthusiasts continue to show their love and support for Lt. Stitchie. They have announced another fundraising benefit concert for the dancehall governor. This one will be on Sunday, December 1st, at the JCC (995 Arrow Road) in North York, Ontario.

The incredible lineup features Exco Levi, Iley Dread, Tiffani Malvo, Kairo McLean, Sample King, Empress Minott, Lazah Current, Donna Makeda, George P, and Winston Paddy, and that is just to name a few. Running time is 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and the organizers are asking that you donate whatever you can at the door.

Jamaica Government Launches Insurance Plan for Entertainers and Creatives

More than 4,400 of Jamaica’s entertainers and creatives have been given access to life insurance. This, following the official launch of the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP).

The contract signing for the new insurance plan was held on Tuesday (November 12) at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in Kingston. The initiative, which was spearheaded by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is available to all entertainers and creatives who are listed on the National Registry of Entertainment and Creative Industries Practitioners (E-Registry).

Guardian Life Insurance Group will be administering the plan, which covers registered persons, aged six to 75, with the option to extend to age 99. The coverage is free for all registered entertainers and creatives, which means no monthly contributions are required.

SOURCE: JAMAICA INFORMATION SERVICE (JIS)

Dancehall Artist Teflon Says He Has “Crack The Code” 

When he came on the scene in 2004, Teflon captivated reggae-dancehall fans with his breakout hits “Bless Me Jah” and “Holding Onto Jah Jah Love.” Both songs flooded the airwaves so much so that he became highly sought-after by some of the industry’s biggest producers, who all wanted to have the St. Mary native record on their rhythms. Not only was Teflon getting a lot of radio rotation at the time, but he was also dominating stages at home and abroad. 

Surprisingly, after what was clearly years of a consistent upward surge, Teflon‘s career seemingly leveled off, leaving many to speculate about what was happening with him behind the scenes. What we all found out later is that the Young King was busy learning the business so that he could achieve success on his terms. 

Onlookers got a glimpse of that success during the COVID-19 pandemic. When we were all forced to slow down and, in some cases, stop, that is when we noticed that Teflon was trending almost every week with either a new song, music video, mixtape, or album. His positive movements continued after the pandemic, and now he is always touring, and most, if not all of his recent releases are on heavy rotation worldwide.

The master lyricist summed up his current situation on the dancehall record “Crack theCode.” The song was published at the end of October and, as such, is now available on all streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CRACK THE CODE”

DJR Unleash Global Chart (09/11/24) 

#1. Murder Dem A Play – Bryan Art feat. Sizzla Klonji & Queen Ifrika – Junction Files  

#2. Breathe – Ch4se (the Dream) – Go Mean Go Ent.

#3. Promise – Bugle –  An9nted & Evidence Music

#4. I Believe – Imar Shepherd & Sizzla – 24-7 Production 

#5. Run Around Girl – Craig Ed. East – Deano Deann Records

The above chart airs on Disc-Jock Redeem‘s Positive Vibrations radio show on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. (CST) on BoBo 89.1 FM in the Cayman Islands, and is rebroadcast on One Harmony Radio in London, UK on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (CST), 10:00 p.m. (BST). 

Return Of The General Brigadier Jerry

Some of Jamaica’s biggest musical legends will gather in Clarendon, on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, to celebrate the return of General Brigadier Jerry.

Everton Blender, Phillip Fraser, U Brown, Major Mackerel, Principal Grundy, Hornsman, and of course Brigadier Jerry will represent the veterans, while Little Brigi and Danny Jackson will bring a more youthful energy to the show. In addition to the live performances, Super Tone Sound with selectors Sitladeen, Hammer Man, and Johnny Nash will be juggling; and the location is Pawsey Park on Main Street in Lionel Town.

Brigadier Jerry, also referred to as “Briggy” and “The General,” joined the Rastafarian organization Twelve Tribes of Israel in 1978 and was instrumental in spreading their message on the Jah Love Muzik sound system. By 1980, he was one of Jamaica’s most sought-after performers by sound systems across the island and a well-respected deejay among his peers.