SUPER CAT, MAVADO, NESBETH, FOR ORACABESSA FESTIVAL ON MEMORIAL DAY (@Mavado_Gully @NesbethReggae)

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Mavado

Its all system go for the 3rd annual Oracabessa Festival set for Memorial Monday May 30, 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY.

Reggae’s newest musical sensation Nesbeth is one of the many performers who will grace the Oracabessa stage. The “My Dream” singer raised his international profile at the Prime Minster’s swearing-in ceremony at Kings House in Jamaica earlier this year. NY area music fans will get the opportunity to see him perform live in concert for the first time at the Oracabessa Festival.

Eight year after he performed with Gargamel Buju Banton and reggae canary Barrington Levy at a Mothers Day Reggae Festival at Madison Square Gardens in NY, dancehall DJ Super ‘Don Dadda’ Cat returns to the ‘Big Apple’ for his only NY area performance this year. Cat’s performance is eagerly anticipated and have left many die hard dancehall fans wondering what will he deliver for his Memorial day set. With hits songs like “Cry Fi De Youth,” “Don Dada”, “Ghetto Red Hot,” stateside hit “Dem No Worry We” which featured Jamaican born US rapper Heavy D and “Boops,” the DJ who was christened William Anthony Maragh has the catalogue to set the park ablaze.

Other popular recorders set to performer include Ken Boothe, Mighty Sparrow and Version

Jamaican Publicists and Promoters are scamming upcoming artists & producers – Be Careful

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

00-scam alert A couple weeks ago two separate cases of scamming came out in the news. First was from a female reggae artist living overseas who was apparently ripped off by two prominent music publicists here in Jamaica. And the second was from an emerging male artist who was misled by a local radio personality/promoter. In both cases the artists lost so much money that they made the incident public.

Normally we would not write about this type of thing, but because people also reach out to us to assist in their promotion/publicity, it was absolutely necessary that we use the opportunity to differentiate ourselves from the scammers.

The first and probably most important thing for people to know about Maria Jackson Entertainment is that the company is owned by an artist and it is operated by regular music professionals: DJs, artists, poets, event promoters etc. That being said, we are all disgusted whenever we hear of these incidents. In the past we use to collaborate with radio personalities here in Jamaica to facilitate our clients who wanted radio promotion. We had to put a stop to that because the radio DJs were not properly promoting the songs they were being paid to push. The situation has gradually deteriorated to where it is now… blatant scamming!

MJE has been around since 2007 and we have never had one report of scamming or anything of that nature made against us. As a matter of fact we have always gone over and above to please our clients. And I am sure they will testify to that. Visit our website at www.mjent.net to learn about who we are and what we do.

Jam Link Intl. Cancels Reggae Linkup For The Month Of May

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

00-Riddim Fex Aarhus’ hottest monthly reggae party, Reggae Linkup, will not take place in the month of May. The organizers, in a press release sent out earlier today, stated that they would not host the event in May as there are some logistics with the venue that needs to be sorted out. They also made it clear that the event will be back in full swing at the end of June.

In the meantime, they are taking the opportunity to work on the Aarhus Reggae Festival which will take place on September 23^rd and 24^th inside Voxhall. Talks have already begun and negotiations are underway with several high end Reggae acts from Jamaica. Join the festival page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/274121312927019/

Vanessa Briggs Delivers New Gospel Gem, “Why You Love Me” (@BriggsVanessa)

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

00-Vanessa Briggs Trinidadian Gospel songstress Vanessa Briggs delivers her new gem “Why You Love Me,” now available worldwide from all major digital retailers.

“Why You Love Me” showcases Briggs’ vocal talents and brings a calming melody backed by uplifting lyrics. It was written by Briggs and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Roger Ryan of Roger Ryan Music.

Briggs was born in St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. She began preforming early in her childhood with the Youth Pulse Edutainment Academy, a vocal training school. With the international release of her music, Briggs’ shining talent and inspirational music can now be enjoyed by Gospel and music fans, far and wide.

New Soca Release: Bless Eye – Ruction (@FUCHAKid)

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Federation Family scores a win with its groovy soca smash “Ruction” by Bless Eye, now available worldwide from all major digital retailers(released on May 20, 2016), from Fox Fuse.“Ruction” was penned by Cordel “Bless Eye” Dunnah and produced by Montserrat-based producer, Dmitri “DJ Tula” Tuitt.

Founded by Antiguan entertainer Karl “Fucha Kid” Edwards, Federation Family is home to a number of local dancehall and soca acts from Antigua. The label seeks to cultivate new talent in its homeland, and thereby deliver diverse and exciting music to the international audience.

“Ruction” was crafted for the 2016 Antigua Carnival season, which is currently underway in Antigua. It is already a massive fan favorite and is currently enjoying heavy rotation on radio and playlists in Antigua. “We’re thrilled for the response the track is receiving from fans and happy to work with Bless Eye to bring this now to people across the world, so they can also get a taste of our Antigua Carnival and music,” adds Edwards.

American Songwriters Wants Congress To Reform Music Laws

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Brian McKnight

On May 18^th, the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) presented a 575,000-signature petition in an effort to get reformed the federal laws from 1941 that regulate how songwriters license their works. The signatures come from artists including Monica, Brian McKnight, Omi (of “Cheerleader” fame), Nate Ruess of .Fun, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, as well as writers like MoZella (who co-wrote Miley Cyrus’ No.1 song “Wrecking Ball”) and Priscilla Renea (who’s written for Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Rihanna and Demi Lovato).

In a statement, ASCAP President Paul Williams said, “We’re asking policymakers to stand with songwriters at a time when our future livelihoods and the future of American music are both in jeopardy. Streaming has vastly changed music listening habits but licensing laws haven’t kept up with the way people consume music today, so songwriters are struggling… We’re asking legislators to recognize that songwriters deserve laws which enable them to be paid fairly for the use of their music.”