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Label: Afar Music Group(AMG)
Director: Magix and Crawba Genus
As part of the celebrations to mark his decade-long run in the music industry, singer and actor Christopher Martin will be hosting a back-to-school treat and concert in his community.
Set for August 28, the event will be free and is being held in an effort to aid parents with the back-to-school process. It will be held at the Watermount Primary School, St Catherine, and promises to be an evening of fun and entertainment.
The concert will not only treat the children to back-to-school supplies, but, as a bonus, will entertain children with a musical showdown put on by Martin and his team.
Set to be backed by JamDonz Band, Martin and a few of his friends from the music fraternity will share the stage as they provide wholesome entertainment for the entire family.
Martin said he was grateful for the support he has received throughout the 10 years.
“Time flies, and 10 years feels like yesterday. I am grateful each day and thankful for the support, thus far, from the Almighty, my family, my friends and my fans,” he said.
“That is essentially what makes me a big deal, the consistent love and support. I hold it dear and this is my opportunity to pay it forward with this small act of giving back.”
The event has been endorsed by several corporate companies and Martin is grateful for their support.
“Thank you to my corporate friends, such as Digicel, Wisynco, Reggae Jammin, National Bakery, Logo Stitch, Bolt Express Tours, Fundaciones and RD Studios,” he said.
Buju Banton Songs. Enough Material For 2 To 4 Albums, Not Planning On Releasing Songs
Unlike the slew of new Vybz Kartel songs since his 2011 arrest and eventual life sentence for murder in 2014, as well as the recordings singer Jah Cure made while serving eight years on firearm and rape charges, there has not been striking Buju Banton output while the deejay is behind bars.
Banton was arrested in Miami, USA, in 2009, on drug charges, and in 2013 was sentenced to 10 years in prison. His last full-length release before conviction, the Before The Dawn album, won the Reggae Grammy in 2011.
Among Vybz Kartel’s prodigious output after being in police custody and subsequently sentenced are Compass, Dancehall and Back to Life, prompting speculation that he has been recording while behind bars. This has been denied by producers repeatedly.
Unlike Kartel, Jah Cure was allowed to record while in the Jamaican prison system between 1999 and 2007, Prison Walls, notably describing his situation and desire for change.
Before taking charge of his own affairs fully in 2008, Buju Banton had been with producer Donovan Germain’s Penthouse label for nearly two decades, that period including his Voice of Jamaica (1993), ‘Til Shiloh (1995), Inna Heights (1997) and Friends For Life (2003) albums. In an interview with The Gleaner, primarily about the 20th anniversary of ‘Til Shiloh, Germain said he has a number of unreleased Buju Banton songs – which he is not planning to put out.
“Every artiste get to a point, a very creative point in them career, a zenith of creativity, where you have to just catch them and record, record, record. And then you pick out what you want to use,” Germain said, pointing out that some of the songs on Inna Heights came from the sessions for ‘Til Shiloh.
There is enough material for two or three or even four more Buju Banton albums. “If I go in my computer right now, I can find at least 30, 40 Buju Banton songs no release yet”, Germain said. The Gleaner asks if it is “raw dancehall”, and Germain says “raw dancehall and other things, too”.
Germain ascribes not releasing the songs to a key factor of his role in the creative process. “But because you see my job, which is the most important job, is the quality control,” Germain said, stressing the last two words. “What you (as in the consumer) going to hear.”
not bad tracks
The Gleaner asks if it is a matter that he is not satisfied with the songs, and Germain’s reply indicates that it is not a case of them being bad tracks. “Me just figure, where he is at, for me to put out that kind of song, is like him regressing. It wouldn’t be the same quality as the position where he is at,” Germain said, one finger tapping repeatedly on a desk to reinforce the point.
“One of my priorities is to be true to the music industry. The music industry – I put it first, because without a music industry, I would be involved in a boring job somewhere. I have to be true and protect the music industry. Some people would have some Buju Banton song and say, them have some Buju song, him deh a prison now, and put them out,” he said.
They do get an occasional listen, though, Germain saying that sometimes they are played in the studio, but “we wouldn’t put them out for the general public to hear”. There are no plans for that to be done, either. “It would be like you put a man up there so, and you same one lick weh the ladder and bring him back down. No, me nah go do that; me going to make sure the thing stay desso,” Germain said.
It is not for Buju’s sake only, as there is a healthy dose of self-interest. “His success is my success. I can’t tell nobody say a no Donovan Germain produce them songs there. I am the architect of what you hear on the road. Him is the creative force with the vocals and the melodies and him writing. Me come with the music and technicality, so collectively, we make the whole,” the producer said.
“So it would be remiss of me to be watering down the standard,” Germain said. “I could put out an album right now if I wanted to, but it wouldn’t represent the artiste.”
International reggae artist ORieL gears up for the anticipated release of “Cruise” video on August 11th, 2015, ORieL and Revoluters are headed to Canada for a slated performance at the Montreal International Reggae Festival.
This will be the first time performing in Canada for the prolific artist. ORieL who will perform from his recently released “Confidence 2.0″ and “Love SoulJah” EPs, humbly stated “Looking forward to being in the beautiful city of Montreal to perform for the lovers of reggae music.”
The 3 day festival takes place in Montreal, Canada from August 14th, to 16th, 2015 and is considered one of the premiere North American Reggae Music Festival attracting over 20 thousand patrons per night. This year star studded lineup will feature Beres Hammond, Lady Saw, ORieL, Shabba Ranks, Tarrus Riley, Ibah Mahr and other big names of dancehall and reggae music.
“Cruise”, the successful lead single from the recently released “Love SoulJah” EP will premiere on August 11th, 2015. It was filmed on location at the breathtaking scenery of Falmouth and Montego Bay on the beautiful island of Jamaica, “Cruise” video was directed and edited by acclaimed Magix and co- directed by Crawba Genus and Afar Music Group.
“All aboard lets sail to paradise tell you friends them you unavailable tonite cause ahh cruise we ahh cruise we ahh cruise through the night and we na go reach port till the morning light” – Cruise
Jesse Royal highlights Hypocrisy with new Marijuana Video. World Sound Reggae Vocalist Jesse Royal has released a new video project for two singles that speak to the legalization of marijuana in his home country, Jamaica.
The Rising Reggae talent has already been turning heads over the years with potent singles and introspective lyrics; like those of his popular single ‘Modern Day Judas’.
With the new material, Jesse has kept true to form and spurns thought provoking ideals with both the Gimmie Likkle and Finally Singles.
Produced by Notis Productions and Biggy Music respectively, the singles ‘Gimmie Likkle’ and ‘Finally’ both draw on the topic of freedom of expression with Marijuana.
The ‘Finally’ single itself speaks directly to the recent decriminalization of Marijuana in Jamaica and the hope that this brings further freedom and nation building.
“We need to start researching our own resources if we really want to start to build a productive nation, the herb need fi legalize you know!” Jesse admonished.
Directed by renowned director Jay Will of Game Over Films, The video depicts the imagination of total freedom of the use of cannabis with Jesse literally dreaming of these possibilities; culminating with him waking up to his dream being a reality.
The single ‘Finally’ has been receiving great responses thus far since its release earlier this year and was even one of the high points of Jesse’s recent show stopping Reggae Sumfest 2015 Performance.
Jesse Royal is preparing to release his “Hope and Love” EP in Japan later this year preempting his month long Japan Tour. He will also be putting some energy behind his full length album which should be released in 2016.