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Krysie Hopes to Change Game

April 10, 2022 Staff

ALTHOUGH up-and-coming singjay Krysie still has a way to go before getting her big break, she is pleased with the recognition her music has been getting. “I’m so pleased to know that I’m able to create, that I’m able to start from nothing, and in a split second I’m internationally and locally known. I am a little hard on myself because I’m always thinking about the next wild move, the next level as to where I want to get to. There’s no days off for an artiste like me because…

Beenie Man talks reinvention of self and sound for longevity

March 22, 2022 Staff

With a career spanning over three decades, Beenie Man has created an undisputed and unmissable wave. The Grammy Award-winning artiste’s contributions to Jamaican culture are forever etched in history, and he continues to be a guiding force in the proliferation of dancehall music. As the ‘King of the Dancehall’, recording artiste and songwriter Beenie Man’s creative journey and personal life has always been privy to critics, locally and internationally, wanting to decipher the talent and his success, to which he told The Gleaner “there is no secret” during an interview…

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…

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…

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…

Festival songs take aim at Grammy

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Staff

Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, the entertainment sector never wilted under the pandemic’s dictates. Today, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment Desk continues its look at the major stories which helped to shape 2021. THE entertainment and culture ministry and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) scored big in 2021 when it was successful in having the compilation album of the year’s Festival Song Competition submitted for consideration for a Grammy Award. Speaking with the Jamaica Observer, Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange noted that the selection for the Grammy’s ‘long list’…

Fenda Bashes the System

October 23, 2021 Staff

SINCE the emergence of COVID-19, several entertainers have appealed to the Government to do more for the poor. Chuck Fenda is adding his voice to the call. In his latest song, The System, the deejay, says, “every day another problem rise and the poor cannot deal with it.” “COVID-19 has left thousands out of jobs as companies are forced to close their doors or scale down operations. This has led to an increase in domestic violence as families struggle to survive. Added to this is the level of stress-related problems resulting…

JULIAN MARLEY’S TOUR A HIT

September 26, 2021 Staff

Singer Julian Marley returned to the road for his Straighter Roads Tour which wrapped on September 20. The 14-date trek — which began last August — made stops in Maryland, Washington DC, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, Illinois, North and South Carolina, and Ohio. “The tour was great. We get to spread positive music uplifting the people in these dreadful times. We did 14 shows, however, four were canceled due to the COVID-19 restrictions and issues on the promoter’s side,” said Marley. He added, “The turnout was great,…

Sizzla releases video for Crown On Your Head single from new album

August 5, 2021 Staff

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…

Tarrus mines silver in the UK

August 5, 2021 Staff

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…