Ahead of the much anticipated On A High album drop by reggae international star Sizzla Kalonji, comes visuals from his “Crown On Your Head” single. Directed by G-Mac and filmed in various parts of, Kingston, a jubilant Sizzla takes to the streets to inspire his people. Close-up shots bleed cohesively into each other shedding light on the lifeblood of Jamaica, the people. The overarching message, enlightenment, is presented in a deliberate fashion. Pointing to a portrait of what it really means to stay Solid As Rock in these ever trying…
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Tarrus mines silver in the UK
POWERFUL , a 2015 hit song by Major Lazer featuring British singer Ellie Goulding and reggae singer Tarrus Riley, is certified silver in the United Kingdom for sales of more than 200,000 units. The certification was issued by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) last Friday. “Big up me team, Shane Brown, News, Mr Fraser, Ellie Goulding, and Major Lazer. The great things that teamwork can do,” Riley told the Jamaica Observer. Powerful was the second single released from Major Lazer’s gold-selling third studio album Peace is the Mission. The EDM-power…
Read MoreBuju Banton drops Summer banger with “Summer Body”
Buju Banton wants us to have a little fun and enjoy life. That is the message from the Grammy award-winning, multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping and international reggae icon in his new single “Summer Body”. As we enter the hottest season of the year, this track is set to be the premier anthem of the summer. Emphasising on the freedom that comes with the summer season, Buju champions for females to enjoy themselves. “Summer Body” defines the mood for many women who are yearning to return to the outdoor festivities.…
Read MoreShenseea under new Management
Shenseea’s career got a major boost as she is now being managed by the man who manages The Weeknd and Doja Cat. The dancehall singer, who has been managed by Romeich Major since the start of her career, introduced her new manager, Wassim “Sal” Slaiby on Monday. “#ShenYengz allow me to introduce my new manager @salxo I’m Happy to have one with such dynamic character on my team! We’re about to unfold a new chapter! More hard work, more determination but with the same God 🙏🏽 LET’s GO XO!” she…
Read MoreParis Police Release Rapper Lil Baby
Paris police released rapper Lil Baby from custody on Friday after fining him for having cannabis in his car, according to the city prosecutor’s office. He was stopped along with NBA star James Harden, who was frisked but not detained. Lil Baby’s arrest on Thursday along one of the French capital’s most upscale avenues shocked fans of both high-profile Americans, in town for Paris Fashion Week. It also resurfaced questions about racial profiling in France. After his release, the rapper posted on Instagram “I’m Good” and said that he was…
Read MoreDigicel Unplugged Show Hails Dads
In celebration of fathers, Digicel Unplugged virtual concert paid a musical tribute to dads across Jamaica as well as worldwide on Sunday. The D’Music-powered experience featured Alaine, Nickeisha Barnes, and Agent Sasco. The artistes performed from their catalogues of hits throughout the two-hour show in the celebration which was fit for a king. The emoji-filled Father’s Day event kept thousands of online viewers throughout the entire live stream aired on the Digicel D’Music app, Instagram, and Facebook. “This was another example of how we were able to successfully leverage our…
Read MoreMichael B Jordan Criticised for Launching J’ouvert Rum
Black Panther star Michael B Jordan is being accused of cultural appropriation for creating a rum called J’ouvert. Jordan’s girlfriend Lori Harvey posted the rum on her Instagram stories on Saturday congratulating him on the launch of his new venture. The photos also showed a box containing among other things, a bottle of rum, two bottles of Angostura Bitters, and a recipe for a J’ouvert Rum Old Fashion. Many Trinbagonians took umbrage at the use of the word J’ouvert by someone who is obviously not from Trinidad and Tobago and…
Read MoreION Audio Tailgater Plus Review
The ION Audio Tailgater Plus is the best speaker to have on a tailgate party. It has an incredible 50-hour rechargeable battery. It gives you the freedom to stay out of doors for hours, even days. You can take your music wherever you go without worrying about the battery dying on you. Just make sure you charge it fully before you step out of the house. The speaker has a ton of cool features. It has Bluetooth for Wireless Music Streaming. It supports input from all iOS and Android devices…
Read MoreiLuv Bubble Gum Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds Review
The backs serve as soft touch buttons, which allows for easy operation. You can control your music, answer and end calls, or activate your voice assistant. And because they’re soft touch buttons, they won’t hurt your ears when you press them. The iLuv earbuds are also water-resistant, with a rating of IPX6. The charging case measures 2.6 inches wide, 1.4 inches deep, and 1.1 inches thick. This makes it compact and easy to carry around in your pocket. It has a spring-loaded lid, which snaps shut securely when you need…
Read MoreBunji and Fay Ann Welcome Top Tier Management to their Team
Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons have added new management to their team. The Caribbean powerhouse couple has welcomed the Top Tier Management Group (TTMG) family to their team which still includes long-time assistant manager Carla Saunders. Omar Stephenson and Hector Carter are the owners of Top Tier. Stephenson formerly managed Lyons from 2004 to 2005. “It is exciting, very exciting to work with our Viking Family. They are literally Caribbean royalty and their careers and accolades have been phenomenal to witness over the years. TTMG intends to work with them…
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