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

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)

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

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)

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.

Nneka Performs In Senegal This Weekend (@Nnekaworld)

On Saturday, June 26th, Nneka‘s Africa tour will make a stop at La Cabane Du Surfeur (located at Route des Almadies) in Dakar, Senegal. Presale tickets are now available for 15,000 CFA franc at the venue; while it will be 20,000 CFA franc on the day of the show.

Nneka is currently promoting her new single, Love Supreme, that was released at the beginning of June. If you have not done so as yet, click here or on the image above to check out the official video and remember to like, comment and share.

Jamaica Issues New Curfew Hours

Starting on July 1, 2021, Jamaica’s new curfew hours will be as follows: Monday to Saturday from 11PM to 5AM, and on Sundays it’s 6PM to 5AM. These new hours will be in effect until August 10, 2021.

Rondell Positive To Host New Weekly Show On TVJ (@RondellPositive)

Reggae-gospel artist Rondell Positive has a new weekly TV show titled Mirror Purpose Experience. It’s set to air on Television Jamaica at 6:30PM (local time), this and every Saturday, with a repeat broadcast on Sundays at 3PM.

The program’s objective is to provide positive, educational, purposeful life-changing experiences to both the show’s participants and viewers. Mirror Purpose Experience is being sponsored by Digicel Foundation and Grace Foods.