For over two years, top Jamaican broadcaster, Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess, has been waking up the nation on Mello Daybreak, a programme that has shown tremendous growth under his watch. However, news broke on Friday, that his stint with Mello FM had come to an end.

When pressed, he said, “without going into too much detail, a particular benefit that was included in my original contract, was being removed, I thought, unjustifiably and that led to the stalemate.”

Mello Daybreak under Richie B’s direction, gave the station it’s biggest ever listenership in the prime 6am – 9am timeslot, as evidenced in the most recent MRSL All Media Survey. It also took revenues to never before seen heights.

When asked ‘where do you go from here?’, the man dubbed The Party Master said “for now, i’ll be dedicating a lot of time and giving a great deal of attention to my latest business venture, an upscale wholesale liquor centre in Kingston. This will keep me quite busy for a while yet” he said.

As for a quick return to radio, he said “If there’s a radio station with a good management structure, all island accessibility and technical competence, who needs, probably Jamaica’s most exciting early morning show host on their team, I’m ready to commence dialogue” he said with grin.

Luciano & Lt. Stitchie

As the date draws near, fans and supporters of Lt. Stitchie who are based in and around New York City anticipate his return to a major secular stage close to home. Their expectations will be met soon as the Governor is one of the headlining acts on the annual GROOVIN IN THE PARK summer festival that takes place on June 28^th at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. Stitchie will join Luciano, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Billy Ocean and Morgan Heritage for a night many are calling musical excellence.

Since CEO and founder of Groovin’, Chris Roberts announced that Stitchie will be added to the lineup both he and his agent have been flooded with media requests for interviews, appearances and features. It was only a few days ago that Stitchie was given a full spread in one of the top newspapers in America (see attached images). And below is a link to listen to DJ Roy on New York’s Irie Jam premiering Stitchie’s song ‘letter to dad.’

Maria Jackson Entertainment is an official agent for Lt. Stitchie, anyone wanting to work with him in any capacity may send an email to mariajacksonent@gmail.com

Lt. Stitchie’s segment on Irie Jam Radio with DJ Roy: 

STITCHIE PERFORMING LIVE ON KOOL 97 FM (JAMAICA – MAY 2015): 

On Tuesday (May 26^th) Lt. Stitchie was invited on Kool 97 FM’s Mello Mornings with Michael Thompson and Dianne Thomas. The artist was interviewed and he also gave a stellar performance. As he always does, Lt. Stitchie shows why he still is and will always be the lyrical governor, regardless if he is in the dancehall or the church-hall. 

After meeting with the CEO/owner of Jam Yard, Henzel Clarke, and learning about all that he’s  been doing to build brand Jamaica in Denmark, the Jamaica Tourist Board decided to support the first ever two days Reggae Festival in Aarhus by giving away two return tickets to the island. The tickets will be given away as gate prize and to be eligible persons need to purchase tickets for both days of the event; June 19^th and 20^th.

For its first staging, the Aarhus Reggae Festival will feature a stellar line up of artists, namely; Natty King, Jah Turban, Empress Omolo, Pops Jabu, Etzia, Alpheus, Lise Ranks, Mwakenya and that is just to name a few. It will run for two days; on June 19^th at V58 (Vestergade 58P 8000 Aarhus C) and June 20^th at Fonden VoxHall (Vester Allé 15 8000 Aarhus C.).

Some of the sponsors of the event are: Jamaica Tourist Board, MJ Magazine, Cocavat, Goodness Event and Maria Jackson Entertainment. For more information about the Aarhus Reggae Festival visit their website at www.aarhusreggaefest.com