A couple days ago Protoje uploaded the official video for “Same So” to his YouTube channel. The record is his latest release, and it comes courtesy of his own In.Digg.Nation Collective label, which is under exclusive license with RCA Records.
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Jamaican pop star Koffee just shocked everyone by releasing a new song and video dubbed “Lockdown.” Much like her previous releases, “Lockdown” is already a hit!
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Fans and supporters of Kabaka Pyramid are in a frenzy today, as the artist just dropped his new song and video, “Babylon Fallin.” The single, which is on the One Time Music, Island Wav and Bebble Rock Music labels, is all about racism, inequality and the revolution we are all witnessing.
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Derrick Scott is a gospel artist whose mission is to use his music to connect with Christians and lovers of gospel music all over the world.
He is from Jamaica, specifically Linstead, the St. Catherine market town with an impressive reggae history. His older brother was Freddy McKay, a singer best known for the classic song ‘Picture On The Wall‘ and the 1976 festival winning song ‘Dance Dis Ya Festival‘ (Big Heel Boot).
In his youth, Scott was a big dancehall fan and admired singers like John Holt, Freddy McKay and Dennis Brown. However, by the mid 80s, he became a Christian and changed his tune to gospel. His sound, he stressed, is distinctly contemporary mixed with reality gospel lyrics.
While he respects the boundaries of traditional gospel, Scott does not limit his musical style. He has done work with musicians such as Willie Lindo, Robbie Lyn, Robbie Shakespear and Paul Douglas. Scott explains: “Even if I am covering a traditional song, I do it with a beat and melody that everyone can relate to, and once the music appeals to young people, they will get the message in the lyrics.”
He has performed in churches and at functions across South Florida, New York, Georgia, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. To date, he has released four albums, namely: ‘Preachers Nowadays,’ ‘On A Mission,’ ‘Mission Ablaze (Live)‘ and ‘Gospel Truth.’
The latest project, ‘Gospel Truth,’ is a 12 track CD that testifies to the grim living conditions in the world today; the album is similar in message and direction to his prior studio releases. Scott went on to say that “All the albums have original and traditional gospel songs. However, the production of ‘Gospel Truth’ is more on point to where I am heading.”
When I first heard that several established artists entered the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, I immediately began questioning their motives. My thinking was that the competition should be left to emerging acts only, so that they can use it as a launching platform for their careers.
I quickly changed my thinking after hearing some of the songs in the top ten. I have to say that the big acts really delivered, and you can hear their love for Jamaica in every line of their songs. One track that I am personally enjoying is Buju Banton‘s entry “I Am A Jamaican.” Click here or on the image above to check out both the song and video.
In a ‘Covid Conversation’ held on Thursday, July 16th, Desmond McKenzie – Jamaica’s Minister of Local Government and Community Development – confirmed that the Andrew Holness administration will be easing restrictions on the island’s entertainment sector.
That being said, effective July 21st, 2020, promoters and event organizers can begin hosting outdoor events, providing that they follow all guidelines outlined in the order. This order will be in effect until July 31st, at which time it will be revisited.
As noted in previous articles here in Maria Jackson Magazine, several top-tier reggae artists have entered the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition and have even made it to the top ten. Veteran singer, songwriter and producer Freddie McGregor is one such artist.
His contribution is “Tun Up Di Sound,” a beautiful reggae track that highlights everything good about Jamaica. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.
