On March 12th veteran entertainer Brigadier Jerry is set to become the second recipient of Irish and Chin’s much-coveted ‘Crownin’. The prestigious conferment is bestowed on Reggae/Dancehall and Sound System legends, whose musical originality create indelible cultural shifts in the industry.
The ‘Crownin‘ will take place at Club Amazura, located at 91-12 144th Pl in Queens, New York. Persons outside of the New York area can watch the show online.
Ric Carbi is gradually emerging as an artist the industry is gravitating to at the moment. His consistency over the last few years has not gone unnoticed.
On the back of a very productive 2021, despite the challenges of the pandemic, Carbi has managed to deliver several singles that have all gotten support from local and international radio stations, including the BBC network.
“2022 will be a breakthrough year”; proclaims Ric Carbi, who has just released his first single for this calendar year. The melodious reggae tune, titled Where Do We Go From Here, was produced by two U.K. based labels, Senator B Music and Troots Music. The song has an irresistible flow and a classical sound reminiscent of authentic seventies and eighties reggae music.
Where Do We Go From Here was written by Ric Carbi and Randy Valentine – an established singer, songwriter who said: “let’s go in the studio and write a song together that can evoke some emotion when listened to.” It was then recorded at Optimum Studios in South London.
Once it was voiced, mixed and mastered, and persons began reacting to it in a favorable manner, Carbi reiterated: “hopefully the song will be one of the reggae songs to capture the audience and take my musical aspirations further this year and beyond.” Musical styles of Ric Carbi‘s favorite artists – John Holt, Alton Ellis and Dennis Brown – can be heard on the record.
Where Do We Go From Here is now available on all digital music platforms, and the official video is forthcoming.
The latest release from reggae artist Ginjah, is a sonorous love song that legitimizes his nickname Reggae Soulman.
These Arms – a three and half minutes lovers-rock tune – was constructed by Kirk Bennett, Wrong Move and Ginjah. Kirk played the drums, Wrong Move composed all the other instruments and Ginjah penned the lyrics. Regarding his vocal performance: it is intense, impassioned and personal, hence the preceding pronouncement.
“My woman inspired this song, just wanted her to know that I’ll be there for her throughout life’s journey, keeping her safe & warm like the song said.” Explains Ginjah.
Although it was just released (on February 18, 2022), These Arms was actually recorded in 2013 at Young Veterans Studio. The timing of the release is due in part to Ginjah‘s relationship with Tad’s Record, the imprint responsible for getting the song out to the public.
In a lengthy statement outlining his connection with Tad’s Record, Ginjah said: “This partnership gonna be a force to be reckoned with. It’s going to be like nothing no one has ever seen before, we have a lot of beautiful songs coming for the reggae fans. I want to take this time out to big up Tad’s Record for their hard work over the years being one of the companies that’s pushing reggae music none stop. It’s also a good thing to have a Jamaican singer that’s working with a Jamaican company. Since most artiste now a days looking else where.”
When asked what he would like listeners to take away from These Arms, he said: “I honestly want the men to know that they must treat that special lady right. Like the song said protecting her and loving her should go hand in hand. Overall the song is a message of love.”
Recording artiste Twiggi is back with a fresh sound in the form of a new single titled “My Garden.” Produced by Big Feet Records, the track officially dropped on February 11, 2022.
“It’s a love song, where the man has all the attributes that every woman’s heart desires. I would call him ‘the perfect man’ – the man that embodies true and pure love, that leaves his woman constantly in awe,” the singer explained.
A step away from her usual sound, the artiste decided to try something new on this track.
“The final product to me is quite unique, not the usual Twiggi style but worth the experience. It’s well mixed and mastered, which is very important to me. Overall, I’m pleased with it,” the singer expressed.
Connected to Big Feet Records through the label’s newly appointed music consultant Fitzroy Francis, the collaboration was a seamless one.
“Working with Big Feet Records was delightful to say the least. Professionalism is a big priority with their team, their word is their bond and I also love the fact that they work with the artiste musically to get the final product of the best quality,” the artiste stated.
Prior to “My Garden”, Twiggi has released quite a few hit songs, such as the recent track “When I Think About You.” The September 2021 release, produced by Donovan Germaine, is a classic old school Reggae love song. In addition, she has also released other songs such as “It’s Too Late”, “Where Did The Love Go”, “Do Me Baby” and “Want It” featuring Buju Banton.
While dealing with the setbacks of not being able to travel and tour at this time, Twiggi has been channeling that energy into the studio, with new works in the process.
“I have quite a few new projects coming out for 2022 starting with “My Garden”, as well as some music videos and promotions, plus some events if the pandemic clears,” she revealed.
“My Garden” is now available for purchase and streaming on major digital platforms online.
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Jamaica National Group will be hosting a symposium centered around the business of reggae music on Monday, February 28 from 8:30pm to 10pm EST.
It will be an insightful discussion with key local and international industry players on how artists can breakthrough, as well as how key stakeholders can further strengthen Jamaica’s most recognizable brand and export: reggae music.
Popular dancehall artist Agent Sasco is among the presenters, while Etana and Busy Signal are scheduled to perform. Click here to join the conversation.
Paul Gayle (born 1972), better known by his stage name Little Hero, is an established Jamaican reggae singer, who is affectionately referred to as Hero by his peers.
Hailing from Farm Town, Discovery Bay, St Ann, Little Hero emerged in the early 90s. He had his first recording with producer Courtney Cole in 1992, but did not get the appropriate recognition until 1994 when he had his first major success with the hit song God Alone. This was a huge collaboration that was done with dancehall artist Merciless and Action Fire.
God Alone was featured on Hero‘s debut album – Revelation – which was released sometime between 07 and 09. Although the record initially premiered in Japan it was eventually published worldwide to his very receptive fanbase, who supported it so much so that it entered the Billboard Top Reggae Albums Chart at number one.
Little Hero Followed the release of his Revelation album by sharing More Love in 2013 (Delroy Roberts Music) and Summer Holiday in 2020 (Ochi City Records). In between his full length projects he has consistently recorded singles for various producers.
One of his most recent singles is Keep On Shining; an inspirational, upbeat, dancehall song that he did for Paul Patmore Productions.
Recently, Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport received authorization to host a limited, fully vaccinated audience for two Reggae Month events.
The first is Reggae On the Pier, which features live performances by Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Tarrus Riley, Derrick Morgan, Richie Spice, Christopher Martin and Romain Virgo. The show commences with an opening set from the legendary King Jammy.
It was filmed in Port Royal on Wednesday, February 16, and will now air on Reggae Month TV (YouTube) on Sunday, February 27th; starting at 7:30pm EST.
