CLINTON LINDSAY » Entries tagged with "Junior Reid"
SINGER YAMI BOLO RETURNED TO THE UK AFTER TEN YEARS!
Yami Bolo— YAMI Bolo is one of many artists who were mentored by roots visionary Augustus Pablo. Fitting, then, that on his return to the United Kingdom after 10 years, he performed alongside Pablo’s son Addis. Bolo and Addis Pablo’s Suns of Dub group (which includes Trinidadian singers Jah Bami and Ras Jammy) did six shows in the UK, which took place in Newcastle, Nottingham and London. The main event was Kulchasplash on Easter Monday at the Electric Brixton club. Anthony B and Jah9 were also on the card. “Things went down well, everyone was well-received,” said Bolo. Bolo, Hugh Mundell, Junior Reid and Junior Delgado are just some of the acts who recorded for Augustus Pablo, one of reggae’s most creative producers and musicians. Pablo died in 1999. — By Howard Campbell … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
DJ XPLICIT TO RELEASE THE “LOVE BREEZE” RIDDIM
By Kevin Jackson– Shaggy (left) and DJ Xplicit DJ Xplicit (left) and Junior Reid— Guyana-born Disc Jockey/producer DJ Xplicit has worked with popular reggae acts including T.O.K., Laza Morgan and Red Fox. As a DJ, he has spun the hottest dancehall/reggae songs at Sirius XM as well as AListRadio, major outlets for pop, hip hop and Rhythm and Blues. DJ Xplicit (real name Vick Kissoon) is getting ready to release his most ambitious project to date, a ‘riddim’ called Love Breeze. The beat — which will be released March 10 — has songs by Gyptian (Driver), Laza Morgan (Wine Your Body) Red Fox (Gyal Settings). The 30-year-old moved to New York at age 10 and got involved in music early in his teens. “I started as a DJ at the age of 14 after my cousin gave … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
JUNIOR REID STARTS 15-DATE USA TOUR!
Junior Reid—- WITH a new album due in March, Junior Reid heads to the United States this week to start a 15-date tour. The opening show is booked for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas today. Reid’s latest album, Junior Reid the Living Legend, will be released by the singer’s JR Productions. While he is pitching the new set and songs (Love You Back and Lonely Girl), Reid said that at this stage of his career, he does not need fresh material to tour. “Wi have a whole heap a support pon the West Coast. There are so many songs, the fans not going hear wi perform some of them,” he boasted. Most of the shows are scheduled for California, where the 51-year-old Reid claims a strong fan base among hardcore roots-reggae fans … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
YUNG JR COMPILES TRACKS FOR NEW EP “START THE MOVEMENT!”
Yung JR– YUNG JR is compiling tracks for his EP Start the Movement which he co-produced with Adonui Reid. “As the name suggest, Start The Movement is not just a musical project but also a movement of a new upright revolution that seeks to enlighten the people spiritually and physically,” he told Splash. “It is also a mixture of different genres and styles displaying my versatility.” One of the singer’s favourite songs on Start The Movement is General which addresses the plight of youth living in so-called garrison communities. Raggamuffin and No More Tomorrow are also included on the EP which will be released this year. Yung JR (real name Ababa Reid) attended Ardenne High school and Jamaica College. He released his debut single, High High, a collaboration with his father Junior Reid and Chris … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
MAN SENTENCED IN KINGSTON, FOR STEALING HIGH-END LIQUORS FROM JUNIOR REID’S CLUB/BAR!
A man who broke into a club/bar owned by reggae star Junior Reid and stole high end liquors, then sold them at a meagre price was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment yesterday. Yesterday, when the matter was called up in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court, the accused man, 20-year-old Jevon Barnett of an Eastwood Park Road address, pleaded guilty to the offence. Allegations are that on September 6, Barnett prised the door of Reid’s premises located on Eastwood Park Road, then entered and stole several high end liquor, including multiple bottles of Hennessy valued at $24,000, bottles of Ciroc valued at $40,000, a Grey Goose estimated at $9,500 and several bottles of Rose Moet valued at $56,000. The loss was estimated to be close to $150,000.00. Barnett then sold the liquor, allegedly to … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
REGGAE IN NEW YORK CITY’S CENTRAL PARK!
By Vinette K. Pryce—- Jamaican reggae artist Chonixx.— Reggae music fans are in for a treat on July 26 when Central Park Summerstage showcases the only reggae concert of their 2014 season at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. While the diverse and largest, free festival in New York City is slated to offer 105 performing arts events from June to August this year, Caribbean music gets a singular afternoon to show-off a few of its best. Grammy winning, Jamaican … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
GREGORY ISAACS’ 64th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JULY 27, IN KINGSTON!
By Basil Walters— Gregory Isaacs— A HOST of artists will celebrate Gregory Isaacs’ 64th birthday on July 27 at Blue Essence (Kings Plaza) in a show dubbed ‘A Hat Affair’. Patrons attending the event are expected to don Fedoras, a signature of Isaacs’ dapper outfits. A Hat Affair will feature a mix of Isaacs’ contemporaries as well as emerging acts. They include Leroy Sibbles, Errol Dunkley, Carl Dawkins, Junior Reid, Half Pint, George Nooks, Bongo Herman, Edi Fitzroy, JaH Cure, Aidonia, QQ, Noddy Virtue, Nature, Ray Isaacs (Gregory’s nephew) and Samantha Strachan. They will be backed by Lloyd Parks and We the People and Warrior Love bands. The Roots Radics band, who worked on some of Isaacs’ biggest hits, will back Junior Sinclair, a ‘Gregory’ sound-alike. Known as The Cool Ruler, Isaacs died in London on October … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
JUNIOR “ONE BLOOD” REID TO INTRODUCE “FASHION MEETS REGGAE” IN KINGSTON, JUNE 28!
Junior Reid By Shereita Grizzle– On June 28, the East Lawns of Devon House will be the meeting place for fashion and music. JR Productions in association with LMG Shoes & Stuff and Hair At Last will host “Fashion Meets Reggae“, and organisers say guests should look forward to a spectacular showcase of Jamaican talent. CEO of JR Productions, Junior ‘One Blood’ Reid said the main focus of the event is to introduce LMG Shoes & Stuff and Hair At Last to the local business sphere and that music provided the ideal channel for execution. “The stage will double as a runway, showcasing shoes by LMG, hairstyles by Hair At Last and as a stage for the numerous musical performances,” he said. not-to-be missed event The event will include performances from Junior Reid, Cocoa Tea, Sizzla, Etana, Spice, JuJu Blood and Pashon Minott. In … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
Recent Comments
- rubber stamps on GREGORY ISAACS TOP 100 SONGS
"Awesome post! I will keep an on eye on your blog.…" - Tory on Could Buju Walk Free?
"That's not even 10 mineuts well spent!…" - Jenelle on GREGORY ISAACS TOP 100 SONGS
"That insight's perfcet for what I need. Thanks!…" - Howdy on SEAN PAUL HOLDS FIRM IN NEW YORK!
"Was totally stuck until I read this, now back up and runnnig.…" - Janay on POLITICS IN SONGS – THE MUSIC OF POLITICS!
"You've got to be kddinig me-it's so transparently clear now!…"
You must be logged in to post a comment.