Earlier today – August 14th – Busy Signal uploaded the music video for his song, “Perfect Spot,” which is on the “Top Spot Riddim” that was released last year. The video was directed by Warriors Films and it features actress Assata Jawhary as Signal‘s leading lady.
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Having just shared the official video for “Dollar Sign,” roots reggae singer Iba Mahr is again dropping another video. The new clip is for his song “Fully Advanced,” which is on the One Time Music label.
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The Melodians, one of reggae’s great harmony groups, are back this summer with “I’ll Take You Where The Music’s Playing”, a cover of The Drifters classic.
The song was recorded for the trio’s 2017 album, “The Return of The Melodians,” which entered the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. Featured on the song are group founder Trevor McNaughton, Winston Dias and Taurus Alphonso. McNaughton died in 2018.
“I’ll Take You Where The Music’s Playing” was re-recorded recently at the HeavyBeat studio of producer Willie Lindo. The new version has live drums by Lee Milio, who joined the group after McNaughton’s death. There are also live horns, Lindo on guitar, the legendary Robbie Shakespeare on bass and Lindo’s son Kashief playing keyboards.
Dias and Alphonso joined The Melodians after the deaths of original members Brent Dowe and Tony Brevett in 2006 and 2013, respectively. That edition performed throughout South Florida, Philadelphia, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Milo, who is from Montego Bay, has been a fixture on the South Florida reggae scene for 40 years. Fans in the region are familiar with his work for the Tishan band.
Formed in Greenwich Farm, Kingston, The Melodians are one of reggae’s storied groups. McNaughton, Brevett and Dowe had a series of hits at producer Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle studio during the rocksteady craze of the 1960s, such as “Little Nut Tree,” “Swing And Dine” and “Sweet Sensation.” Their biggest hit was “By The Rivers of Babylon,” produced by Leslie Kong.
Every year KICC – Kingsway International Christian Centre – hosts the International Gathering of Champions, popularly referred to as IGOC. The event, which features speakers and live music, is now considered Europe’s premier Christian Convention. As a result of the global pandemic, this year’s staging will be done virtually, starting on Wednesday, August 26th, through Sunday, August 30th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (UK time). It will stream live via KICC’s YouTube channel.
The host is Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo. Featured speakers include: T.D Jakes, Mensa Otabil, Tudor Bismark, Paula White, Cindy Trimm, Creflo Dollar, Bill Winston and David Ibiyeomie. The conference will culminate with the “Virtual Buzz Gospel Music Festival” on the 30th. Confirmed artists are: Todd Dulaney, Mercy Chinwo, Nathaniel Bassey and Jamaican female Gospel Minister, Chevelle Franklyn.
With the confirmation of Chevelle Franklyn, who is known and respected on the global stage as one of the Caribbean’s premiere Gospel artist, the organizers can anticipate audiences from all over the world. Franklyn has been endorsed by some key figures in the Gospel music industry; see below.
“Clearly, there is a special anointing on this woman! Her vocal ability is a weapon against the enemy! The world, especially at this time, must sing aloud; Go in Your Strength”! Bishop T.D. Jakes – Sr Pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas.
“Chevelle Franklyn is a vibrant, and respected voice in the gospel music world. She has touched millions through her music, and used her acclaim to further the kingdom of God. Her unique artistry, influenced by the sounds of her nation of Jamaica, brings a fresh expression of worship to the larger Gospel community. I’m grateful for her contributions to our industry, and I’m honored to call her a friend.” – Don Moen, International Worship Leader.
“Chevelle Franklyn is a wonderful woman of God. A worshipper inspired by the word. She has a unique way of passing the gospel to the world that makes her magnificent. In my few words she is a woman worth emulating and her ministry poses great influence to the world at large, I celebrate you great woman of God” – Sinach – Sponsored by grace.
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U.S. based female MC Sa-Roc, who is known and respected for her lyrical prowess, has announced that Jamaican reggae artist Chronixx will be featured on her upcoming album. With Sa-Roc being a hip-hop lyricist and Chronixx a roots singer this should make for an interesting collaboration.
The album, titled “The Sharecropper’s Daughter,” is scheduled for release on Friday, October 2nd.
Several members of the media were sent invitations to a private listening session for Tarrus Rileys‘ new album, “Healing.” The event is schedule for today, August 13th, at 8:00 PM EST via the digital platform zoom.
On August 11th, in the House of Parliament, Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, announced that the general election will be held on Thursday, September 3rd; while nomination day will be on Tuesday, August 18th.
The Island’s two main political parties are already in full campaign mode both on and offline.
