The JaRIA Honor Awards Is All Set For July 4th (@JaRIAent)

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Due to all the restrictions and limitations placed on Jamaica’s entertainment industry because of the corona virus, the 2021 JaRIA Honor Awards Show will be held virtually. However, although this is not a live in-person presentation the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association is still promising an exciting, captivating and entertaining show.

The full program will stream live on JaRIA’s social media platforms, as well as on PBCJ TV starting at 3PM (local time) on Sunday, July 4th. Special guest performers include: Freddie McGregor, Johnny Clarke, Joby Jay and Levy’s Heritage.

Ron Muchette Gets A Spot On The New Bridge 99FM Radio Station

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Veteran Jamaican radio DJ Ron Muchette has recently inked a deal with the Caribbean Global Network (CGN) Group to be included among the roster of talent for the new radio station: The Bridge 99FM.

The Bridge 99FM is poised to help build stronger ties between Jamaica and the Jamaican Diaspora in the New York tri-state area, thereby creating opportunities for a robust exchange of information, culture and trade. This is to be achieved, in part, by a simulcast of The Bridge’s programming by its sister station Irie Jam Radio, 93.5 FM – WVIP to its over 2 million-strong Caribbean audience in the tri-state area.

Ron Muchette, one of Jamaica’s most respected radio DJ and host, joins The Bridge 99FM team after over six years at Mello FM as a morning show producer and broadcaster. His addition to what is expected to be an all-star roster, will be a considerable boost as The Bridge 99FM works towards its mission of forging stronger linkages and community building.

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New Song & Video From Romain Virgo “Beautiful To Me” (@RealRomainVirgo)

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Friday Romain Virgo announced the release of his self-produced new single, Beautiful To Me. The song, which is on the VP Records label, can aptly be described as a fusion of both R&B and soul.

A day after the song went live on music platforms he uploaded the official video. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Reggae-Gospel Artist Derrick Scott Celebrates Jamaica In New Video “God Answer Prayer” (@DerrickScottMu1)

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaican reggae-gospel singer and songwriter Derrick Scott is reviving his 2018 studio album, Gospel Truth, with the release of the official video for God Answer Prayer (track number four). Although the album has been out for a couple of years, some of the songs continue to get heavy rotation, resulting in a lot of ongoing new opportunities for Scott.

God Answer Prayer is one of the song that is continuously attracting new listeners. It is particularly unique to Jamaicans as it is inspired by Neville Martin‘s My Leader Born Yah, the unofficial anthem for one of the island’s major political party. Scott, who is a committed Christian, decided to give Martin‘s song a make-over by emphasizing his love for Jamaica and his belief that the island is truly blessed and covered by God.

In keeping with the lyrics in God Answer Prayer, the new video also highlights all that is good about Jamaica, with a few performance scenes from Derrick Scott sprinkled throughout. He shot two of the performances earlier this year in Florida, where he is currently based, while the stage-show scene was captured last year during his annual Gospel Mission concert. Additional clips that shows the beauty of the island and it’s people, were collected by Maria Jackson, who also did the editing.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “GOD ANSWER PRAYER”

Sheldon Gava Shares Visuals For The Lead Single From His New EP “Calm Before The Storm” (@gava_jah)

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of April, Jamaican-American Rastafarian poet turned recording artist Sheldon Gava, released a seven-track EP titled Weather Change. The independent project features music that can accurately be described as reggae-fused Caribbean and/or world music.

With a background in poetry, the now Florida based singer has a unique way in which he presents his songs; he is very articulate and that can be heard in every line of every track on this EP. Another point worth mentioning is his ability to write songs that tells a story relevant to his cause.

The aforementioned songwriting skills and the uniqueness of his music are on full display in the EP’s lead single, Calm Before Storm. The heavy guitar laced track is a tail about a man pursuing a woman with whom he is infatuated. The tune is done in such an outstanding manner that it has elicited reaction from key radio personalities. One such radio figure, Tracy Moore, from the popular Reggae Shack program on KTHX 100.1 FM in Reno and Lake Tahoe, summed up Calm Before Storm as follows: “one of the best most unique tracks i’ve heard in a while.”

Sheldon Gava and his team have rightfully shot, edited and released some visuals for the record; and in keeping with the song’s theme the video is merely an imagery of the words in Calm Before Storm.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “CALM BEFORE STORM”

Stone Love Sound Will Join Richie D, Waggy T & Richie Pooh At This Year’s Florida Jerk Fest

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In addition to the main show which features L.U.S.T, Skinny Fabulous and multi Grammy winning artist Shaggy, additional music will be provide by top Caribbean selectors: Stone Love Sound, Richie D, Waggy T and Richie Pooh at the 2021 Florida Jerk Festival on July 4th.

The event will be held at the South Florida Fairground (9067 Southern Blvd.) in West Palm Beach. Click here for tickets and additional information.

New Radio Station Coming To Jamaica In July (@IrieJamFM)

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In a blockbuster move that some say is a definite game changer in radio broadcasting, the Caribbean Global Network (CGN) Group, the operators of Queens, New York-based IRIE Jam Radio will, in July, 2021, launch a brand new radio station in Jamaica called The Bridge 99FM. The 99FM dial was previously owned by the RJR Communications Group.

Director of the CGN Group, Bobby Clarke, who made the announcement recently disclosed that The Bridge will simulcast on IRIE Jam Radio, 93.5 FM – WVIP in the tri-state area and will connect Jamaicans at home with the Jamaican diaspora in the USA.

The new station will target 25 to 75 year old Jamaicans across all socio-economic groups at home, and first, second and third generation Jamaicans in the diaspora who want to maintain a strong link to the island.