SINGER Shaneil Muir is gearing up for the release of her latest single Black is Beautiful, just in time for Black History Month which is commemorated each February. Black is Beautiful is produced by College Boiz and is scheduled to be released on Friday by UK-based 365 Records Limited. “I’m a very observant person, and when it comes to writing music I like to ensure that I relate effectively to everyone who listens. Over the past few years, where everyone’s so outspoken and everybody has access to social media, I…
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Cool times for Delomar
Sections of Port Royal and Portland were locations for the recent video shoot for Cool Like Breeze by dancehall artiste Delomar, formerly of the duo RDX. “The concept basically is just having fun, enjoying life, and feeling breezy. We’re finally outside now and we wanted to display happiness and fun because we need that right now in the music,” Delomar told Jamaica Observer. There is a scene in the video where the national flags of several Caribbean countries were shown. “We wanted to show unity amongst the Caribbean nations, so…
Read MoreCelebs embrace message in Patrice Roberts’ Mind My Business
Patrice Roberts’ song, Mind My Business, has gone viral with celebrities such as Destiny Child’s Michelle Williams and TLC’s Chilli taking to social media to show off their fondness for the song’s chorus “Drink Water and Mind My Business”. The song, which is proving to be the go-to song of choice, has been used in Instagram reels and Tik Tok videos that have to date surpassed 15 million views collectively according to Robert’s management. “While the Caribbean diaspora has been enjoying dancing to and referencing the track there has also…
Read MoreDenise Belfon’s song featured in Shenseea/Megan Thee Stallion collab
Denise Belfon’s 1998 song ‘Work” became a viral sensation last year when it found favour on Tik Tok for the ‘Put Yuh Back In It” Challenge. Now, the song’s chorus is featured in the new collab with Jamaican dancehall singer Shenseea and Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The song, “Lick”, was written by Shenseea and in it sings the popular refrain from ‘Work’. The track was produced by Murda-Beatz. “Lick” will be featured on Shenseea’s debut album Alpha due to be released on March 11 by Interscope. Many social media users have…
Read MoreSavage Savo does Gyal Criminal
WITH the advent of multifaceted gadgets like the smartphone, two-timing one’s lover is even more risky. Savage Savo and Jahvel explore the hazards of being ‘girly girly’ on Gyal Criminal, a song co-produced by DJ Treasure Music and Savage Entertainment. The single was released in December. “It’s about having a lotta females an’ di problems dat come with it like woman a check yuh phone. At di same time, yuh have a firm relationship with yuh wife,” said Savage Savo. While Gyal Criminal deals with a sticky topic, the Grants…
Read MoreNature reaps rewards
“This is a proud and a monumental moment of my career with the unveiling of my iTunes number one reggae album plaque. This is a long-awaited reward for my hard work and sleepless nights. I want to say thanks to everyone for your continuous support,” said Nature Ellis. A video of Nature Ellis unwrapping the plaque was posted on his social media pages on Monday. Nature Ellis has planned a series of album stagings of the number one album, Revolution Choice, for venues across the island over the span of…
Read MorePrime Minister Harris advises people to be smart in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, January 2, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — As the country celebrates the New Year, 2022, which brings with it new things and new expectations, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris is advising that the Covid-19 pandemic is still around and that people have to be smart in dealing with it. “This is a brand-new year with new things and new expectations but most importantly we would want to ensure that our people and our nation continue to feel God’s mercy, God’s protection, and that our country will be…
Read MoreGrenadian athlete Kirani James on Queen’s New Year Honours List
Four Grenadians have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours for 2022. The Overseas and International 2022 New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people for their exceptional efforts abroad. The following three have been awarded under the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire award (Civil Division). Olympic medallist Kirani James, 29, who won his third medal in the Men’s 400m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was approved the award of the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)…
Read More‘Dem Guyanese Boyz’ ready to take Guyana’s music global
Music from Guyana doesn’t always get the shine it deserves on the regional and global landscape. That’s why some of the country’s influential voices have united under the banner of a group called “Dem Guyanese Boyz” to showcase to the world what Guyana has to offer. “Dem Guyanese Boyz” is currently made up of Adrian Dutchin, Jomo Proctor aka (Kapa Shanti), Gaddiel Henry aka Gaddie G and Ryan Lynton aka Gucci Boss. The formation of this group is the culmination of years of unofficial collaborations at events in the United…
Read MoreSupermodel Jasmine Tookes vacations in Antigua and Barbuda
American supermodel Jasmine Tookes has taken her Caribbean New Year getaway to Antigua and Barbuda. Tookes and several of her close friends, including fellow model Kelsey Merritt, docked in Antigua on Monday aboard a luxury yacht after they rang in 2022 in Saint-Barthélemy with several other celebrities and billionaires. The 30-year-old mother of one, who is married to Snapchat executive Juan David Borrero, announced her arrival in Antigua to her over 5 million social media followers with a series of bikini-clad photos. Tookes and her pals had a beachside picnic…
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