“The Revolution” is a militant track that is focused on giving credit to past warriors while calling on the revolutionaries of today. The song is by one of Jamaica’s very own warriors, Fantan Mojah and it features new comer John Marc Lucid. Here is the official video which was shot in Kingston, Jamaica:
Lovers’ rock singer Sophia Brown, who delivered a short but scintillating performance at the 2015 Rebel Salute in Richmond, St Ann has a busy work schedule for the rest of 2015.
She is currently in studio working on tracks for her soon to be release album and will make the trek to Connecticut in May to headline an event bill ‘Sophia Brown In Concert’ that takes place on Friday, May 8th at the West Indian Social Club in Hartford, two days later (on May 10th) she will be a performer/presenter at the 6th annual Linkage Awards where we she won a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ last year. The ‘Gimme That Good Love’ singer then returns home to begin preparing for summer tours of the USA and Europe.
In a few hours Lt. Stitchie will be in the studio at Sun City Radio to speak with Johnny on his morning show. The program starts at 6am but the governor will not be on air until 8am. Sun City is a community radio station which can be heard throughout St. Catharine and in parts of Kingston. Persons can also stream via the internet at www.suncityradio.fm
The Jamaican soldier Konshens continues to give us quality music with good videos to support them. Here he is again with the brand new video for his single ‘Jah Never Leave My Side’. The song is powerful and the video is simply beautiful. Check it out here:
DJ Solo, producer of the Island Groove Video Show, recently brought Karamanti on board to act as the official host of the program. In her new role, Karamanti will present music videos, provide information on what’s going on in the entertainment industry and interview some of her colleagues. The camera will follow her wherever she goes which means that the show will be shot in different parts of the world (when she is on tour and/or travelling for personal reasons).
The Island Groove Video Show is aired on the Caribbean Vibes network in the U.S.A. as well as on cable channels in the Caribbean. Episode 11 can be viewed from any of the following platforms:
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/watch/b977sg4qq1xuflg/IG_April_2015.mp4
As a lot of overnight music promoters continue to pop on the internet, Maria Jackson Entertainment (MJE) felt it necessary to make some significant changes to their website so as to separate themselves from the many so called ‘music promoters’. The company, being in business for exactly eight years is constantly referred to as the most professional, consistent and effective online music promoter by professionals in the industry.
The new website now has a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page something that was not available on the old site. On the FAQ, MJE answers the questions most asked by potential clients in recent weeks. They have also added a list of some of their past and present clients, projects as well as a link to some testimonial videos.
Visit the site to see all the changes: http://www.mjent.net
Ras Kuuku
Whether for the better or worse, there is no doubt that education is the most powerful weapon of transformation to a nation. If you have been educated, at least to the secondary level in Ghana, you may acknowledge it as the truth, that what is now known as Senior High School (SHS) is a major crossroad for the youth. It has been on the political menu, the promise of free SHS; some took it for granted and till date they stand haunted, others made the most of it and today have unlocked a host of opportunities for themselves. The saying that Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom, resonates with many including Ras Kuuku and his Puom crew.
In pursuit of our mission to promote positive black music and tell the stories of the people behind them, MJ Magazine spoke to Puom Music’s C.E.O about his upcoming SHS tour.
Born Kojo Kurankye in Accra Ghana, Ras Kuuku is one of the few who took their secondary education for a gamble yet won the bet. A fast rising Reggae musician from Assin-Fosu and Assin Bosumadwe in the central Region, Ras Kuuku calls himself an African. In his words “I am a black man from Ghana in Africa, known in ancient time as Ethiopia”.”My faith is in Emperor Haile Selassie because him adi king of kings and the lord of lords … I see righteousness and light in H.I.M”.
Ras Kuuku found the need to address the importance of pursuing academic excellence, and to this end the puom legend is preparing for an SHS tour, starting from his Alma mater, Nungua Preseco. In his words “Upon entry into the Senior High School you see different attitudes, some of the youth lose their focus and end up following after friends”. This he said he had fallen victim of, leading to his dismisal then from school. Growing up Ras Kuuku has learnt his lessons and find them more of the reasons to do an SHS tour. Ras Kuuku grew up in Dome, a suburb of Accra, with his brother Jah Shock who gives the outro in every Puom Music. Jah Shock attended Emmit Technical and together the duo intend to use this tour to ‘rebel’ the youth from bad to good deeds, spreading the message of Good over d’evil, irrespective of one’s faith.
Ras Kuuku’s “show them love” herein attached, http://www.reverbnation.com/raskuuku4/song/19504184-show-them-love has been nominated #VGMA15 Reggae/Dancehall song of the year; text S1 to 1767 to vote for the song. Ras Kuuku has also been nominated #VGMA15 Reggae/Dancehall artiste of the year; text G2 to 1767 to vote and to support the cause of increasing excellence in our SHSs. Email: puommusic@gmail.com to book your school.
Article by: Adokwei Addo
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 