Montego Bay, Jamaica: MBJ Airports, operator of Sangster International Airport, Jamaica’s leading gateway to the world has announced that the MBJ Mixtape 2017, featuring some of the islands best artists is now playing on repeat at the airport.
The mixtape was produced by Sean “Razz” Cousley of RazzAttack Muzik to welcome travelers to Sangster International Airport and the beautiful island of Jamaica. Tracks were selected to call attention to the natural beauty of the country, its unique culture and singular “vibes” that can only be captured by the island’s music.
“We wanted to create a more authentic, “irie” Jamaican experience at the airport to heighten the feeling travelers get as they step off the plane,” said MBJ Airports CEO Rafael Echevarne.
Chronixx kicks off the MBJ Mixtape 2017 with two tracks off his recently released Chronology album, “Skankin” and “Smile Jamaica”. Chronixx also represents with “Ain’t No Giving In”, “Mi Alright”, featuring Kebaka Pyramid and on Protoje’s “Who Knows”. Jah9’s “Feeling Irie” follows the first two tracks before Damian Marley’s timeless hit, “Welcome to Jamrock”. Tony Rebel’s classic, “Sweet Jamaica” then leads into another track of the same title by Mr. Vegas featuring Shaggy and Josey Wales. Queen Ifrica encourages visitors with “Let’s Get Silly” and represents her hometown with “Welcome to Montego Bay”.
Bugle contributes heavily to the mix, with several interludes and tracks off his latest albums, including “Love Me Only”, featuring Shensea, “Anointed”, “Real Yard Man” and “Caribbean People”. Christopher Martin is also well represented on the mix, with “Fimi Island”, “My Love” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”.
Beres Hammond contributes “I Feel Good” and Busy Signal “Reggae Music Again” and “Real Jamaicans”, featuring Mykal Rose. Jah Cure chimes in with “Rasta” and “Life We Live”, while Tarrus Riley’s soulful voice can be heard on “Gimme Likkle One Drop” and “My Day”. Zagga’s hit “My Destination” and Nesbeth’s “My Dream” are also included in the mix.
Dancehall stalwarts are also represented as the mix progresses on tracks like ’Love Mi Jamaica’ by Red Fox and Shaggy, “Yardie”, by TOK, “Always Summer”, by Agent Sasco, “Welcome to Jamaica”, by Frassman Brilliant, “Love the Vibes”, by I-Octane, “Call Mi A Yardie”, by Stylo G featuring Yozi and “Gyal You A Party Animal”, from Charly Black.
Performance rights were granted for the project by RazzAttack Muzik, VP Records, Jack Russell Music, Silly Walks Discotheque, Soul Circle, Kingyard Productions, Chimney Records, Anointed Entertainment, Entertainment Soul, Yardstyle Entertainment, RocNation and Flames Productions.
“We want to give a special “biggup” to all the artists and labels that contributed tracks to this mixtape. Without their support, this would not have been possible,” said MBJ Airports CEO Rafael Echevarne.
Albums by participating artists are being sold at Sangster International Airport at Tuff Gong Trading, which operates a store and kiosk in the departures terminal.
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