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Cool times for Delomar

February 1, 2022 Staff

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…

Celebs embrace message in Patrice Roberts’ Mind My Business

January 23, 2022 Staff

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…

Denise Belfon’s song featured in Shenseea/Megan Thee Stallion collab

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Staff

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…

Savage Savo does Gyal Criminal

January 23, 2022 Staff

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…

Nature reaps rewards

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Staff

“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…

Grenadian athlete Kirani James on Queen’s New Year Honours List

January 4, 2022 Staff

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)…

‘Dem Guyanese Boyz’ ready to take Guyana’s music global

January 4, 2022 Staff

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…

Supermodel Jasmine Tookes vacations in Antigua and Barbuda

January 4, 2022 Staff

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…

Toots Hibbert, Jimmy Cliff named among favourite singers

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 Staff

British musician Keith Richards has named two Jamaicans — Toots Hibbert and Jimmy Cliff — among his favourite singers. The singer and songwriter, who has achieved international fame as the co-founder, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones, Richards recently named his top 10 favourite singers of all time and included the legendary, Grammy-winning reggae artistes in his compilation. Richards’ decision was based on the acts he considers his favourite singers, as well as those he sees as the greatest in the industry. In the blurb attached…

JACANA congratulates Jesse Royal on Grammy nomination

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Staff

JACANA has hailed its brand strategist, international reggae artiste Jesse Royal on his Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album of the Year category for ‘Royal’. “Jesse is an extraordinary artist and we’re all extremely proud and excited for him on his Grammy nomination. It’s an incredibly well-deserved recognition of his talent and musical artistry,” said Alexandra Chong, CEO and founder of JACANA. “We are honoured to have Jessie as a brand strategist and excited to continue our collaboration in 2022 on a number of projects, including social justice reform…