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“UNDER THE INFLUENCE” HOLDS THE NO.1 SPOT FOR THE FOURTH WEEK ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHART!

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART                                7/29/16   TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                      LABEL  HPR 1 1          12        UNDER THE INFLUENCE (4) CHRISTOPHER MARTIN  UIM PROD  #1 2 4          11        Didn’t I                                   Endel-I                                    Upstairs Music/VPAL     #2 3 6          8          International Herb                  Tony Rebel                 Penthouse Records  #3 4 5          10        African Queen                        Hal Anthony               Rebirth Records  #4 5 2          12        The Journey                            Marcia J. Ball             Musical Ambassador  #2 6 7          8          Permanent Screw                    Noddy Virtue              Musical Ambassador  #6 7 3          11        Identify My Love                   Mr. Vegas                    MV Music         #3 8 10        6          Dash Wata                               Raging Fyah               Dub Rockers     #8 9 11        5          Calling                                                Freddie McGregor      Big Ship/VPAL        #9 10          14        6          Out Deh                                  Chronixx                     Shiah Records             #10 11           9          16        Sho-Be-Do-Be (2)                  Kashief Lindo             Heavy Beat Records #1 12          15        4          Independence                          EVER G                      Ever G Music                #12 13          8          17        … Read entire article »

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BARRINGTON LEVY, SANCHEZ AND TARRUS RILEY, LEAD THE CHARGE FOR “REGGAE NIGHT” AT REGGAE SUMFEST, JULY 23!

BARRINGTON LEVY, SANCHEZ AND TARRUS RILEY, LEAD THE CHARGE FOR “REGGAE NIGHT” AT REGGAE SUMFEST, JULY 23!

Christopher Martin— Barrington Levy, Sanchez and Tarrus Riley are leading the charge for Reggae Night of The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth, Reggae Sumfest on Saturday, July 23, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex, Montego Bay, St James. Also on the line-up are Busy Signal, Christopher Martin and Nature. Under the theme ‘Our Music, Our Festival’, the organizers have changed the format of the show, with an all-star Jamaican line-up over two days. The show will see … Read entire article »

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GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL HEADS TO WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 19!

The producers of the highly successful and popular Grace Jamaican Jerk Festivals in Florida and New York have announced plans to stage the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival – DC to be presented in association with VP Records. The event is set to take place on Sunday, June 19, Downtown, Washington on Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. between 12th and 14th streets, from noon to 9:00 p.m.  Thousands are expected to flock to the festival for a taste of jerk cuisine, cultural offerings and a variety of activities making for an enjoyable fun-filled family day. June is celebrated as Caribbean-American Heritage Month and the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival DC will highlight the food, music and culture of the Caribbean for all to enjoy as part of the month-long celebrations. Food vendors at the festival will … Read entire article »

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SINGER CHRISTOPHER MARTIN SEALS DEAL WITH KFC JAMAICA!

 Christopher Martin— He’s the Big Deal singer, he calls himself the ‘Big Deal Boss’ and now the deal has been sealed. After releasing the hit tune, I’m a Big Deal towards the end of 2014, which still carries tremendous airplay 17 months later, Chris Martin has partnered with KFC Jamaica. KFC Jamaica launched its ‘2016 Big Deal’ campaign and Chris Martin and Busy Signal were called to collaborate again having just dropped their latest track “Steppin” together in March 2016.  Both would work with producer Bambino to develop the song that would form the radio and accompanying television ad. “Working with Chris has been great! Once Chris took ‘BIG DEAL’ to another level with his hit song, we just knew we had to do something with him at some point. And then having Busy … Read entire article »

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AMERICAN IDOL WINNER FANTASIA, HEADLINES THE FREE CONCERT “BLUES ON THE GREEN” IN KINGSTON, FEBRUARY 26!

 Fantasia— AMERICAN R&B singer Fantasia is the headliner for the annual Blues on the Green concert scheduled for Emancipation Park in St Andrew, on Friday, February 26. The free concert, now in its 24th year, is hosted by the US Embassy in Kingston and commemorates African-American History Month. Showtime is 7:00 pm and this year’s theme is Out of Many, One! Joshua Polacheck, the Embassy’s counsellor for public affairs, said this year’s event should spark “a dialogue on how our two countries can be more inclusive. I hope this gets everyone thinking about what it means to respect all people, what ‘One Jamaica for all Jamaicans’ really means.” Fantasia rose to fame as winner of season three reality television series American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single I Believe, … Read entire article »

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SINGER FRANKIE PAUL FOR STING 2015!

Frankie Paul— A performance by iconic reggae singer Frankie Paul has not been witnessed in Jamaica for quite sometime. Sting 2015 is presenting the very rare opportunity to see the legendary singer. The Jamworld audience can look forward to oldies party anthems such as: Cassanova, Worries In The Dance, I Know The Score and Sarah, among others. The ’80s singer welcomed the current Sting theme, ‘From Then Till Now’, revealing, “it’s time for a change. Tired of the same thing. We are the original artists. Feels wonderful to be on it this year as legends”. The Jamaican Stevie Wonder as he is affectionately called, said Sting’s “lyrical content and style have changed. Too much war is in the music now and that is not good. Music is life, music is love, music is peace, … Read entire article »

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THE 14th ANNUAL GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL DELIVERED!

 AJ Brown— PROMOTERS of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival — held at Markham Park, Sunrise in Florida on Sunday — delivered on their promise of a diverse entertainment offering. There was something for everyone on the various stages throughout the venue: the Fusion Sound Stage; the Western Union Cultural Stage; the Hot Zone; and, of course, the main performance stage. Sheldon Shepherd, actor and member of No-Maddz, read from his recently released book titled In the Morning Yah. He received a good reception from the audience. The Fusion Sound Stage — located towards the back of the park — saw up-and-coming acts, including singer Mackeehan, reggae band Army Gideon, Shanna Lee, 86 band, and Sekajipo, a Liberian acoustic guitar hip hop artist. “The vibe was overall a good one and the feedback is awesome. … Read entire article »

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“A BIGGER AND BETTER JERK FEST” EXPECTED TOMORROW (SUNDAY) IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA!

   Kaci Fennell (file photo)— MIAMI, Florida – Eddy Edwards, promoter of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, is promising that this year’s staging will be bigger and better. Now in its 14th year, the family-friendly food and music event is scheduled for Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida, on Sunday. It is slated to begin at 10:00 am. “We are ahead of schedule in terms of our preparations and we’ll be creating a better experience for our patrons. Several vendors will be introducing new jerk items to the menu,” Edwards told Observer Online, a short while ago. Edwards, who migrated to the United States from Jamaica more than three decades ago, has been involved in a number of projects promoting Jamaican culture, in Miami and New York City. “Another new feature at the event will be pop-up … Read entire article »

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FILMMAKERS JEREMY WHITTAKER AND ROY ANDERSON BRING JAMAICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY TO A NEW GENERATION!

FILMMAKERS JEREMY WHITTAKER AND ROY ANDERSON BRING JAMAICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY TO A NEW GENERATION!

By Anne Thornley-Brown—  As more and more Black young people of Jamaican heritage are raised in the USA, Canada, and the UK, it is important for them to have an understanding of their history and culture in order to develop a strong sense of identity. Without a solid grounding, there is a risk that youth will be influenced by the negative stereotypes that are prevalent in mainstream media. Feature films and documentaries are 2 of the most powerful … Read entire article »

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A BIGGER GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL EXPECTED IN SOUTH FLORIDA, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8!

By Kevin Jackson—-  Top: Eddy Edwards and Chef Patrick Adams, executive chef to Donald Trump. Bottom: Barrington Levy & Christopher Martin—- ORGANIZERS of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival promise more entertainment and a wider variety of jerk dishes. According to Eddy Edwards of Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc, promoters of the event, his team is pulling out all the stops for this year’s staging. “We are going all out to ensure that no matter who you are and where you’re from, you’ll get a good taste of fun at the largest Caribbean food festival in the USA,” he told the Sunday Observer. The event’s 14th staging will take place on Sunday, November 8, at Markham Park, Sunrise in Florida. “This year, we will have a lot more professional chefs participating in the cook-offs. We are looking at … Read entire article »

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