Dancehall Artist Teflon Says He Has “Crack The Code” 

When he came on the scene in 2004, Teflon captivated reggae-dancehall fans with his breakout hits “Bless Me Jah” and “Holding Onto Jah Jah Love.” Both songs flooded the airwaves so much so that he became highly sought-after by some of the industry’s biggest producers, who all wanted to have the St. Mary native record on their rhythms. Not only was Teflon getting a lot of radio rotation at the time, but he was also dominating stages at home and abroad. 

Surprisingly, after what was clearly years of a consistent upward surge, Teflon‘s career seemingly leveled off, leaving many to speculate about what was happening with him behind the scenes. What we all found out later is that the Young King was busy learning the business so that he could achieve success on his terms. 

Onlookers got a glimpse of that success during the COVID-19 pandemic. When we were all forced to slow down and, in some cases, stop, that is when we noticed that Teflon was trending almost every week with either a new song, music video, mixtape, or album. His positive movements continued after the pandemic, and now he is always touring, and most, if not all of his recent releases are on heavy rotation worldwide.

The master lyricist summed up his current situation on the dancehall record “Crack theCode.” The song was published at the end of October and, as such, is now available on all streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CRACK THE CODE”

DJR Unleash Global Chart (09/11/24) 

#1. Murder Dem A Play – Bryan Art feat. Sizzla Klonji & Queen Ifrika – Junction Files  

#2. Breathe – Ch4se (the Dream) – Go Mean Go Ent.

#3. Promise – Bugle –  An9nted & Evidence Music

#4. I Believe – Imar Shepherd & Sizzla – 24-7 Production 

#5. Run Around Girl – Craig Ed. East – Deano Deann Records

The above chart airs on Disc-Jock Redeem‘s Positive Vibrations radio show on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. (CST) on BoBo 89.1 FM in the Cayman Islands, and is rebroadcast on One Harmony Radio in London, UK on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (CST), 10:00 p.m. (BST). 

Return Of The General Brigadier Jerry

Some of Jamaica’s biggest musical legends will gather in Clarendon, on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, to celebrate the return of General Brigadier Jerry.

Everton Blender, Phillip Fraser, U Brown, Major Mackerel, Principal Grundy, Hornsman, and of course Brigadier Jerry will represent the veterans, while Little Brigi and Danny Jackson will bring a more youthful energy to the show. In addition to the live performances, Super Tone Sound with selectors Sitladeen, Hammer Man, and Johnny Nash will be juggling; and the location is Pawsey Park on Main Street in Lionel Town.

Brigadier Jerry, also referred to as “Briggy” and “The General,” joined the Rastafarian organization Twelve Tribes of Israel in 1978 and was instrumental in spreading their message on the Jah Love Muzik sound system. By 1980, he was one of Jamaica’s most sought-after performers by sound systems across the island and a well-respected deejay among his peers.

Rub-A-Dub Fiesta

Popular radio personality turned producer Bobby Konders, and Singer J, the nephew of veteran singer-songwriter Bob Andy and a recording artist in his own right, will be heading to Bermuda for the Rub-A-Dub Fiesta this month.

Scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at the Pier 6 Complex’s Lower Level on Front Street, this event is gearing up to be the ultimate party in the British Island territory. It will be hosted by Young Lions and will feature several top-tier sound systems: Blackstar, Magnum Force, Yung Gunz, and others. Click here for tickets.

Macka B On The Lineup Of The 2024 Reggae Dub Nation Festival

Veteran British-born Jamaican reggae artist Macka B is one of the artists confirmed for the upcoming Reggae Dub Nation Festival happening on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th at the John Lennon Cultural Center (41 Rue de Feytiat) in Limoges, France.

The reggae-dancehall toaster is promoting his recently released single “Still Look Good,” which was published on October 4th, as well as its official video shared approximately four weeks later.

Nesbeth’s New Single “Str888 Nation” Is Already Trending!

Despite his numerous releases, most of which are socially conscious, inspirational, and catchy, when we hear the name Nesbeth, we immediately think about his 2015 breakout megahit song “My Dream.” To be precise, “My Dream” was officially released on October 5th of the above-stated year, but weeks before it came out, it was already buzzing on Jamaica’s underground music scene. 

Something similar may be happening with Nesbeth‘s latest tune, “Str888 Nation.” Although this song is already available on streaming platforms (it was published on October 4th, 2024), it is one of the many tunes that is getting a lot of spins, pull-ups, and forwards at local parties and dances nationwide.

On the record, the Rastafarian singer distinguishes himself from some of his colleagues in the industry who may be willing to compromise their integrity for fame and fortune. He sings, “All when a me alone, mi still a stay strong, the world full a hate me no deh ya fi stay long, kill me dead yu know a str888 nation, naa sell me soul, me, love me salvation.” 

The trending dancehall track can be streamed and downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, iTunes, and all other digital music stores where reggae-dancehall is sold.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “STR888 NATION”

Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival

Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, the event that offers the best jerk dishes, live music, and Caribbean cultural experiences, is all set for Sunday, November 10th. It will be held at the Miramar Regional Park in Miramar, Florida from 1:00 p.m. until…

As usual, there will be a culinary pavilion, corporate exhibitors, a food court, lots of activities for the kids, and stellar performances by Shuga, Elephant Man, and Nigy Boy. Chris Daley, Chalice, and The Fantells are also on the program. Click here for tickets.