Jamaica’s first virtual jazz event, Jazz On The Duke, is set to take place on Sunday, June 6th. This is an event that happens annually along the downtown corridor of Duke Street in Kingston, Jamaica. It showcases local and international jazz talents via various digital platforms.
The 2021 staging will see master vocalist Tony Gregory, vibraphonist Melvin Williams and JUS Jazz, as well as vocal stylist Keisha Patterson and the JaMM Repertory Ensemble.
On May 20th, hip-hop lyricist Sa-Roc shared the official video for Wild Seed. The track is featured on her album, The Sharecropper’s Daughter – Deluxe Edition, which became available on all digital music platforms a day later, on May 21st.
The simple but captivating visuals were directed and edited by Aliza Brugger. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
It has just been announced that Grenadian soca artist Tallpree will join the lineup for J’ouvert In June – New York Edition. The event will be held in Brooklyn on June 19th from 6AM to 3PM (local time). The theme for this year is “water, powder & paint.”
Other artists that have already been confirmed are: Iwer George, Askel Redsquare, Ricky T, Nessa Preppy, Denise Belfon, and that is just to name a few. Tickets for this event are available via eventbrite.
On Sunday, May 30th, Jamaican dancehall deejay Charly Black will join Trinidad’s cultural ambassador Denise Belfon, for a live in-person event in the DMV. The show will take place at Buena Vista, which is located at 8844 Washington Blvd. in Laurel, Maryland.
This is a paid event that’s schedule to run from 5PM to midnight (local time). For tickets and additional information, click here.
A king with many crowns; artist, song writer, audio and visual producer, brand ambassador, creator, visionary and entrepreneur, King Jazzy weaves his unique cultural background into everything he creates. The coalescence of Harlem, NY, Jamaica, West Indies, and Detroit, King Jazzy not only delivers the raw soul and irresistible sound of Jamaican and American music, but he has also lived it from his youth.
Born from 3 generations of performing musicians on his father’s side and raised by an artistic-gypsy mother; Jazzy made his way from East Harlem to the streets and sounds of Miami, to the hills of Jamaica where he experienced the “sound-system culture” of the island’s music-adoring population. Stepfather to the young artist, Dicky Dread of Black Love Sound raised Jazzy in the ways of roots culture, steeping him in the deep musical traditions of the island, and instilling in him a strong sense of positivity, perseverance, and artistry – keeping him afloat even through the rough waters of 3rd world living.
Jazzy got his first taste of being a working musician touring with reggae legend Sugar Minot in 2007. Besides collaborating with Paradime, Denaun Porter of D12, dancehall sensation, Ding Dong and DJ Ted Smooth, sharing the stage with the likes of Buju Banton, Sizzla, Luciano, Capleton, Junior Reed and Juice World, Jazzy’s artistic career includes, running recording studios in Michigan, Jamaica, and New York City; creating 2 cannabis dispensary brands in Michigan, and running his production company, Electric Sticky.
A true hustler, Jazzy has been a relentless innovator and performer of his original music. His sound is a spicy blend of depth and swagger that naturally permeates his craft. His music reveals an artist of the great American song-crafting tradition as well as a tough, electronic-edged hip-hop infused Caribbean vibes. Jazzy touches on Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, Electronic and Afro-pop.
Few artists can authentically hit such a spectrum of genres. King Jazzy draws outside the lines but what a colorful picture he presents! Just as explosive rocking’ over beats provided by a DJ as he is fronting a full live band, the King Jazzy stage show consistently leaves audiences energized from dancing all night…. as King Jazzy puts his mission – “Shake the world awake!”
King Jazzy brings us a fresh twist to trap songs with his latest record, Trap Betty Baby. This song is on a new path with what some are calling trap love songs. Trap Betty Baby mixes romance with street life and Jazzy brings the two together like none other. The official video is shot in Jamaica featuring some of the most popular dancers the island has to offer and is filled with beautiful scenery and even more beautiful women. Laid back, smooth and sexy, this song is making waves on both hip hop and reggae platforms and is on its way to being the next strip club anthem.
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At the end of 2020, bilingual reggae singer Dahlia Anderson who resides in Canada, shared the official video for her single, In My Mind. The promotion for the record, which was first released in 2019, was basically paused because of the pandemic.
If you have not yet checked out the visuals that were captured in Niagara Falls, click here or on the image above to watch it and remember to like, comment and share.
A few days ago it was reported that another black man was murdered by police in the United Sates. Sadly, this killing took place in 2019, but it was swept under the rug and none of the officers were held accountable.
The continual revelation of these types of homicide at the hands of law enforcement have been disturbing to everyone; artists and public figures alike.
These news have been so troubling that they’ve even gotten several entertainers, not known for their stance on social issues, to use their platforms and voices to raise awareness about them.
Some of the artists that have surprised their fans by aggressively addressing these matters are Grenadian soca singer Mr. Killa, Jamaican dancehall deejay Bounty Killer and many more; even Guyanese recording artist E.G. DaGovenaw has done a song affirming his alliance with the protesters.
In fact, in a new one on one interview with Maria Jackson Magazine, E.G. gave us an insight into how Black Americans may be feeling about all that is happening, being in such close proximity to it. He also detailed the story behind his hit song Stand With The Protesters.
Click here or on the image above to watch the full interview.
