Yesterday, January 3rd, Kevin Downswell shared the visuals for the reggae remix of “Carry Me,” which is done with Romain Virgo. Though the video is very basic – just the men singing in the studio – I was completely drawn in by their energy. These are two singers that always give a hundred percent when performing, whether in the booth or on stage.
Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share. This is a very powerful remix!
Towards the end of December Anthony B shared a new dancehall single titled “Let’s Go Party.” The song, which is on the Chip Nation Muzik label, is as the name implies, all about partying and having fun.
The official video for this track will be dropping soon, but in the meantime fans and supporters of Anthony B can listen and download the record from iTunes.
The Government of Jamaica has extended the travel ban on flights coming in country from the UK until Sunday, January 31, 2021.
Additionally, all non-Jamaicans who have been in the UK within the last 14 days prior to intended arrival date in Jamaica, who may seek to enter the island through another country will not be permitted to enter Jamaica.
Jamaicans who have been in the UK within the 14 days prior to intended arrival date, who seek to enter the island through another country will be tested and placed in State quarantine for a minimum of 48 hours until the results are returned. If negative, they will be allowed to transfer to home quarantine to complete the 14 day mandatory quarantine period. If positive, they will be transferred to isolation at a location that is approved by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton noted that “The Ministry of Health & Wellness is monitoring the situation in the UK, including the outcomes of virological investigations, while preparing for an expected surge in local cases of COVID-19. These factors will influence the Ministry’s recommendation regarding the lifting of the travel ban.”
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health & Wellness will continue to work with the various airlines to support the repatriation of UK residents, who are in the island and wish to return to the UK. Cargo flights from the UK will continue to be exempted from the travel ban.
Again, Jamaicans are strongly advised not to travel to the UK at this time. Those who travel overseas including to the UK will be subject to the established quarantine or isolation procedures on their return to Jamaica.
Source: Jamaica’s Ministry of Health & Wellness
Ghetto Youths International has just released volume 4 of their popular compilation series “Set Up Shop.” The album features new music from Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Kabaka Pyramid and Julian Marley; as well as previously released songs from Third World and several others.
The compilation went live on all digital music platforms on December 29th. Click here to stream and download it from your preferred music store.
Talib Kweli brought 2020 to a close with the release of the official video for “The Jux.” The track is featured on his album, “Cultural Currency,” which is only available to members of his patreon platform.
Click here or on the image above to check out the video and remember to like, comment and share.
Frederick Brennan Brown is known publicly as recording artist, producer and songwriter DHEAPBLU. When he first started singing, many years ago, he went by the name Freddy Brown but made the decision to change his name after learning that several other persons within the entertainment industry were also going by that moniker. He settled on the brand DHEAPBLU following a recording session at Penthouse Studio, when upon exiting the booth, a producer refer to his performance and delivery as deep and filled with blues. After much contemplation he felt that DHEAPBLU more accurately describes who he is as a person as well as his life’s journey.
Though DHEAPBLU is Jamaican he refuses to be placed in either a reggae or dancehall box. As a versatile songwriter he continues to remain open to all genres of music. His belief is that music is a language of the heart and soul, and as such, it cannot and should not be locked into any one category.
DHEAPBLU was born in Richmond, St. Mary and he grew up in Jones Town with his parents, sisters and brothers. As far as academic achievements go, he attended Alpha Primary, Holy Trinity and Kingston College. And though he had been singing since he was a youth, it was football and track and field that captured his attention in school. Most of his early singing was done in the church. He actually wrote his first song at the age of nine, and yes, it was a gospel tune. DHEAPBLU has had a strong passion for music all his life. One of his fondest memories was being approximately two or three years old and requesting a song on the radio. He was absolutely over joyed when the track was played immediately, leaving an impression on him about the power of music. That moment has inspired much of his childhood musical desires, and it has never left him to this day.
Today DHEAPBLU is known and respected for his musical aptitude. That being said, like most people in this business, he has had to overcome many challenges. As a young man at Studio One he paid his dues, first by always running errands for the more established artists as well as Coxsone Dodd; and secondly by continuously being pushed to the back of the line when it comes time to actually record his songs. But despite the aforementioned, he has been steadfast and as a result he now has a respectable music career.
DHEAPBLU is now working with Upstairs Music, one of Florida’s most reputable reggae record label. They have just released his brand new six-track EP titled “Love Light.” The team’s focus now is on aggressively promoting this project via both traditional and digital media as they look ahead to the end of the pandemic when DHEAPBLU will be able to head out on the road again.
The highly anticipated album from Jamaica’s music twins Sly & Robbie is out now! “Red Hills Rd,” the thirteen-track project, which is on the Taxi label, went live on all digital music platforms earlier today, January 1st, 2021.
With contributions from some of reggae’s most respected musical talents (Ansel Collins, Robbie Lyn, Lenky Marsden, Dean Fraser and Nambo Robinson), this album is a must have. Click here to stream and download “Red Hills Rd” from iTunes.
