As noted in previous articles here in Maria Jackson Magazine, several top-tier reggae artists have entered the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition and have even made it to the top ten. Veteran singer, songwriter and producer Freddie McGregor is one such artist.

His contribution is “Tun Up Di Sound,” a beautiful reggae track that highlights everything good about Jamaica. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Re-recording of iconic anthem will support UNICEF’s Reimagine campaign, a global fundraising appeal to respond, recover and reimagine a post-COVID-19 world fit for children.

from the song and related activities will directly support Reimagine, UNICEF’s global campaign to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from becoming a lasting crisis for children and to ensure the post-pandemic world is more fair and equal for every child.

Originally recorded in 1977 by Bob Marley and the Wailers, One Love/People Get Ready is an iconic song for millions across the globe with its everlasting message to come together as one. The reimagined version of the song will be a true global anthem for 2020 featuring members of the Marley family, established musicians from all corners of the globe, artists from conflict zones around the world, and children living in vulnerable communities.

COVID-19 has upended the lives of children around the world and exposed rampant inequalities both within and among countries. UNICEF estimates that an additional 6,000 children could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months – almost all of them (over 90 per cent) in low or lower-middle income countries – as the pandemic continues to weaken health systems and disrupt services. Children are also extremely vulnerable to the indirect impacts of COVID-19, such as school closures, food shortages, limited access to basic healthcare, and disruptions to medical supply chains.

In response, UNICEF has launched Reimagine — an urgent appeal to governments, the public, donors and the private sector to support UNICEF’s efforts to respond, recover and reimagine a world currently besieged by COVID-19.

The money raised from One Love for Reimagine will help UNICEF respond to the immediate needs by providing soap, masks, gloves, hygiene kits, protective equipment and life-saving information for children and families; support near term recovery efforts, including by supporting education, protection and healthcare systems; and further UNICEF work to reimagine a fairer, more just world for children.

To support the song launch, social networking service TikTok will be hosting a special event and public challenge for fans around the time the song is launched. Additional details will be provided at a later date.

For more information about UNICEF and its work for children in Jamaica, visit unicef dot org/jamaica.

On Friday, July 24th, Oneness Records will be releasing the new album from Jamaican reggae ambassador, Luciano.

This is an eleven (11) track project titled “The Answer,” that features collaborations with Jesse Royal, Jahcoustix and Iba Mahr.

Reggae Vibes Music, the American based record label that’s committed to elevating authentic reggae music, is once again giving us a gem. Their newest production is a rhythm driven compilation dubbed “World Rebirth Riddim.”

The ten (10) track project features new music from some of the most revered artists within the reggae industry: Anthony B, Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence, Yami Bolo, Rufftop Rock I, Tony Curtis, Powerman and Ginjah.

Those who have heard the already released songs from Turbulence and Tony Curtis, as well as snippets of the new tracks, are hailing this as a Grammy worthy reggae album. Even those directly involved in the project are excited and have nothing but optimism for the “World Rebirth Riddim”; see quotes below.

Ginjah: “Well I had a real experience. The song is reality because someone took my diamond rings and chain and few other belongings. There is no room for sticky fingers around. I despise them.”

Lutan Fyah: “Notifications stimulate a lot of women. The serotonin pops like bubbles in their head. Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Facebook.. They are in need of more happy chemicals to bring them higher than the follow count….. They can’t live happy with just one “Like.” In my experience I learn a lot about attention seekers on social media who always want to be seen. Thats where lots of men find there wife”

Yami Bolo: “The System speaks about brothers killing brothers and now we are tired of the violence and shooting. Poor people are always the victims in the system and it’s time for us to live in love.”

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO A MEDLEY MIX OF
“WORLD REBIRTH RIDDIM”