Freddie McGregor, Christopher Martin and Tessanne Chin are among the cast of entertainers set to grace the stage of Sagicor Group Jamaica’s 50th anniversary concert set for today.
The virtual event, which will be streamed live on the Sagicor’s YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter pages, as well as on their anniversary website starting at 5:00 PM.
Christopher Zacca, president and CEO, Sagicor Group Jamaica, said the virtual event, which will showcase a talented line-up of reggae and gospel performers, is a celebration of the contributions of the Jamaican people —as clients, shareholders and team members, to the growth of the company.
“We are Sagicor strong because of the Jamaican foundation on which we are built as a company, exemplified by solid values of community and steeped in a culture of camaraderie and goodwill. We have benefited and grown from the loyalty and support of the Jamaican people and this is one of the ways we want to say thank you as we celebrate,” he said.
He added, “Music is such a big part of who we are as a country and always brings us together, which is something we really need at this time. It’s a joy for us to be hosting these musical and cultural ambassadors in concert and I know Jamaicans will have a great time tuning in on Sunday.”
Among the other performers scheduled for the show are Jermaine Edwards, Rhoda Isabella, Carlene Davis, Carey Sales, and Nickika.
Sagicor Group Jamaica commenced its anniversary celebrations on June 1. The company, which was started in 1970 as Life of Jamaica (LOJ) by founder and current director emeritus R Danny Williams, was the first locally owned life insurance company and the first life insurance company to be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange.
Tekashi 6ix9ine outed Snoop Dogg as an undercover snitch, claiming he’s a known police informant, and now Snoop is forced to respond to the claims.
Tekashi 6ix9ine has not taken lightly to Snoop Dogg’s recent criticism, and he is now threatening to take down the Godfather of Rap, but Snoop is not going down easily. It has been a week that 6ix9ine has officially been back in the hip hop game after spending the last few months behind bars. But not everyone is pleased. Snoop Dogg is among the notable names who have labeled Tekashi as a snitch as he agreed to a deal with prosecutors that saw him testify against his Nine Trey Gangsta Blood members to receive a reduced sentence.
“They gotta stop pushing this [rat],” Snoop wrote on IG in response to hip hop journalist, Elliott Wilson, who featured the convicted rapper after he released his new single, “GOOBA.” “All these media outlets making snitching cool. I’m old school. F*** 69 and everybody pushing his line right now all New York GZ feel me on this and if you don’t f*** u2.”
Tekashi 6ix9ine is now taking shots of his own by alleging that Snoop is not as innocent as he seems and that those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Insinuating that the “Qué Maldición” rapper has also been an informant in the past, the 24-year-old posted a poll to his Instagram Story asking his followers to vote on “Should I just tell you guys what rappers snitched… Because they told me everything when I started.”
He also tagged Snoop with the ominous line, “hey sir let’s chat.” When The Shade Room posted a screenshot to their own IG, the “BEBE” rapper wrote in the comments, “If your in denial the paper work is online and suge knight speaks on it from prison but we choose to ignore who we want to call rats.”
Snoop has now responded by reposting a video from rapper Omar Ray in which he states, “It’s two things silky ain’t never seen: A turtle with speed, and a monkey-mouthed, knock-kneed, trout-mouthed, b**** I need.”
Snoop deemed the clip to be a mere public service announcement. “Posting this is not gonna distract everyone that you are trying to play it off. Explain yourself,” 6ix9ine declared in the comments.
Snoop Dogg didn’t take too kindly being called a snitch by Tekashi 6ix9ine, who is the self-proclaim rat of hip hop.
NotNice assembled a star-studded lineup for a Jamaican tribute anthem, “We Are.”
It is said that the heart of a country is truly judged and weighed by how it responds to threats and disasters. Much like other nations, the relatively small, island paradise called Jamaica is battling the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic on all fronts. The government has doubled down on its efforts to help Jamaicans to whether the storm in various ways. They have engaged their defense to the economic strains by activating the country’s disaster relief fund; new measures to control how we interact with each other in a public space have been implemented to flatten the curve of viral transmission and educating the nation has now been moved online. However, there was still work to be done on boosting morale and confidence in the country’s ability to be able to withstand the pressures of a global meltdown.
One Jamaican producer is leading the charge in this department by bringing together 15 of Jamaica’s biggest and most soothing voices for one song. Ainsley ‘Notnice’ Morris unveiled “We Are” mere hours ago, and it is already getting the praises it deserves.
We are strong, we are courageous, we are great, and we can make it through every single thing are just some of the uplifting comments uttered by the likes of Romain Virgo, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Tessanne Chin, Richie Stephens, Nordia Mothersille, Julian Marley, Sanchez, Jah Vinci, Etana, Jesse Royal, Richie Spice, Maxi Priest, Wayne Marshall, and Khalia.
The moving rendition was aided along its path to upliftment through a touching compilation video. The images and shots curated by Shane Creative from Wikid Media capture average Jamaicans trying to make it through this new normal. However, there are also a few shots of Jamaica at its finest hours, whether it is our lush green fauna or our athletes setting the sporting world ablaze. Jamaica is a utopia and with creative minds, selflessness and determination, We Can make it out of this disaster with her heads held high and with a greater sense of unity.
New York-based label Synthdicate Music marks their return to the music scene after two years with the release of Rankin Skankin. It was released on May 8.
The 11-song compilation album contains singles by Capleton (Rastafari Guide), Fantan Mojah (Survive), Lutan Fyah (Turning me On), Qshan Deya (Anhilation), Jah Thunder (Black ah Kill Black), and Turbulence (Be my Bonafide).
Artistes for the project were selected by Victor “Dj Future” Wells and Jason “Firestorm” Bevans, two of the partners in Synthdicate Music.
“All the artistes on the album are Rastamen and all the songs have meaning. Capleton starts off the with Rastafari Guide talking about unity and having positive vibrations. Fantan Mojah and Qshan Deya sing about the times with the coronavirus situation. Lutan Fyah and Turbulence represent for the ladies. So, this album has something for everybody,” said Bevans.
Rankin Skankin is the follow-up to the High Rise rhythm which was the Long Island-based Synthdicate Music’s first dancehall effort. Capleton and Fantan Mojah also contributed songs to that beat.
Bevans is from Belize, while Victor Wells, Kerneil Wells, and Dwayne Daniels, the other production principals in the company, are from Trinidad and Tobago.
Synthdicate Music formed in 2016. Prior to High Rise, they released several soca songs for Trinidad Carnival.
Fans are gearing up for John Legend’s impending album “Bigger Love,” which is set to be released on June 19th. According to John, who made the announcement on the popular singing talent show The Voice, the album which was produced by Raphael Saadiq is available for pre-order now on Apple Music.
John previously admitted that he wasn’t sure if it was the right time to be releasing music due to the pandemic and the subsequent peculiarities that are affecting the globe. He was understandably worried that he wouldn’t be able to support the album with touring, performances, events, etc. but it is clear that he found a pocket even in the global crisis. He premiered a new video for the album’s title track “Bigger Love” on The Voice this week, and it featured videos submitted by fans just showing off their quarantine vibe.
John’s wife, Chrissy Teigen, and two children Luna and Miles also made appearances in the video that made for a small but heartwarming gesture by the Grammy-winning singer in this unprecedented time. Some would even say it was necessary to remind people to keep their heads up. It sounds like John Legend’s new album will be perfect for the homebodies.
Speaking on the visuals for his song “Bigger Love,” the singer said, “This video was made to celebrate our shared love, hope, and resilience.” He continued, “We’re all using technology to stay in touch and finding creative ways to cope and we wanted the video to be a big musical hug for people around the world who are finding ways to stay connected to family, help their neighbors, and make time for a needed dance break despite the crazy circumstances we find ourselves in.”
The follow up to 2018’s A Legendary Christmas, which was also produced by Raphael Saadiq, is Legend’s first full studio album since Darkness and Light in 2016. It featured hits like “All of Me,” “Everybody Knows,” and “Love Me Now.” In addition to the title track, the singer’s new 16-track album will also include Legend’s recent singles “Conversations in the Dark” and “Actions,” which he released in February and March, respectively.
Most recently, the singer appeared on a new collaboration with Jamaican reggae music icon Buju Banton. Though the song was for Banton’s album, John is making sure to keep his voice fresh in our quarantine ears while we wait for his new arrival in a month or so. What do you think about all this new music from John Legend?
Dancehall artiste Aidonia has finally dropped his debut album. Is it long overdue or just in time?
Aidonia finally released his long-awaited album “Dats A Trap,” which he started teasing last week. The deejay, who is celebrating his 39th birthday this week, surprised fans with the 17-track album on April 6, 2020. The new project definitely appeals to a wider audience. It includes familiar tracks like “Finessing” and “VVS,” as well as other songs like “Emotions,” “DM,” “Friends or Enemies,” and more.
All the features on the album are from artists within Didi’s circle. JAYDS and Size Ten feature on “Up on the Mood,” Onton features on “365 Nights” and JAYDS, Onton, Patience, Shokryme, and Tanso join DIdi on “Trappin.” The 4th Genna deejay was Live on Instagram during a small birthday celebration at his home on Monday – the same night he released the album. Didi was sure to observe the new curfew time in Jamaica and ended his Live before the appointed time.
It’s been years since dancehall fans have been patiently waiting for a full body of work from the 4th Genna Boss Aidonia. The “Banga” deejay is a veteran in the industry, but before today fans used to literally beg him for an official studio album – believe me, they’ve been salivating for it. Didi released his “Project Sweat” EP in 2015, which was a steamy compilation for the ladies that carried some of his fan-favorite tracks to this very day.
This new album marks Aidonia’s first project in five years, which means fans are beyond excited to indulge in the dancehall deejay’s new music. The pressure has definitely been on for Donia, who is often accused by fans for not doing enough. Though Aidonia does things his own way, we all know he is absolutely brilliant at what he does. The new album is the first sign that the deejay not only hears fans, but he is ready to make the 4th Genna masses proud and provide them with tangible material to wave in the face of the challengers.
