Orville Marshall and the team at My MM Productions have just released a powerful reggae EP titled Positive Transfusion. The songs are on the Transfusion Rhythm, a product of Wayne Armond and Orville Marshall and it features new music from some very notable reggae legends: Luciano, JC Lodge, Wayne Armond, Carlton Coffie and Pinchers; as well as emerging artist Stevie Malekuu.

Names aside, this project is getting a lot of attention because of its theme. Positive Transfusion is not just the moniker, it is the thread that runs through all the songs on this EP. Below is a synopsis of each.

On his tune War A Gwaan, Luciano addresses the global conflict that is negatively impacting billions of ordinary people all over the world. While JC Lodge – who is known for her megahit singles Someone Loves You Honey and Telephone Love – performs a timely song that is demanding a “Love Uprising” to change the crisis in the world today.

For his part, Wayne Armond appropriately questions the music that our youths are making and embracing, while reminding us of the foundation laid out by artists like Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley. Another welcomed voice on the Positive Transfusion Riddim is that of Pinchers: the original bandelero. His tune – Mama You Worthy – is a truly beautiful melody that honors all mothers and reminds us of the important role mothers play in our lives.

Long time reggae artist Carlton Coffie – the Jamaican vocalist who worked with reggae ensemble Inner Circle from the mid 80s to the mid 90s – joins the lineup with Gonna Be Alright, a refreshing party song that assures us that we will get over our problems like many others have done. And the final track – Don’t Trust Dem – is from the newcomer Stevie Malekuu, who undoubtedly held his own among the veterans as he tells the youths to be skeptical about the intentions of some of the people around them.

Surprisingly, this masterfully produced compilation is the first rhythm driven project from My MM Production. Kudos to Orville Marshall and his team on a job well done. The Positive Transfusion EP is now available on all music platforms.

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On November 5th, 2022, Ras Isaiah will host the One Life To Live One Life To Love Reggae Festival at Ann E. Abramson Pier in St. Croix, USVI.

The Lion Paw Productions event will feature live sets by Pressure Busspipe, Dre Island, Queen Ifrica, Kabaka Pyramid, Reemah, Ras Attitude, and many more. Confirmed DJs include Red Lion Sounds, Fiyah Yout, Empress Cha, Ninjah P and Daddy Babz.

Additional information and links to tickets are available on eventbrite.

Earlier in the year, the reggae soul-man Ginjah, in collaboration with Tad’s Record Inc., gave the public a pulsating lovers-rock reggae tune called These Arms. Produced by Kirk Bennett, Wrong Move and Valentine ‘Ginjah’ Fraser, These Arms has been a consistent feature on reggae platforms since it was first shared in February.

Approximately one month ago – on August 26th – Tad’s Record released the official video, which was directed, shot and edited by Kenny Gray and his production team in Queens, New York. The simple, yet beautiful visuals show Ginjah pouring out his heart to his love interest while holding her in his arms.

A contented Ginjah sums up the video as follows: “I think it’s a beautiful video, simple and effective. The ladies love it. The feedback is amazing… reggae lovers from all over the world giving it their thumps up.”

He went on to say: “I want to thank Tad’s Record for doing a tremendous job on promoting this piece, because without promotion a song is just a song. Also  want thank Johann Dawes from Hype TV for playing this video night and day…”

These Arms is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and all other music platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THESE ARMS” MP3