What are the chances of a born and bred Midwestern female from a Midwestern family becoming a reggae dancehall deejay? Pretty slim! But the story of Zerby is nothing short of sensational. With a lot of guts, determination and talent, she defied the odds and has proven that she can “lick a mic” just as well as a Jamaican yardie. She threw herself into a world of the unknown and learned the know-how, survived, and has become the next female deejay
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Marion Hall aka Lady Saw, voted First Lady of Dancehall, was born in a small village in St. Mary, Jamaica. As a lot of other Jamaican artists Lady Saw started her carreer on local sound systems. This is a good school if one wants to prepare for eventual recording sessions. The Jamaican recording industry is a hard one, and it’s of great importance for you to have your act together once you enter in the recording studio. Someone has payed
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JahBeng’s first single from his second CD ‘River of Healing’, is entitled “Biggest Part Of Me”, and indeed the introspective content of his music at large is evident of him sharing a big part of himself. Through his music, JahBeng shares his hope for “all people to wake up and see the world as a connected entity;” A world where “the message of love, righteous actions, Black liberation and hence the liberation of the whole human race”, is understood, and abounds. With such contemplative songs as rucial State’, I am’ and River of healing’, JahBeng offers essential words of wisdom to all who will listen. As such, he recently took time out of his busy schedule to enlighten WJ about his early inspirations, his imperative musical message, and his noble plan for a better future, for others.
WJ: Good afternoon Jahbeng
Jahbeng: Greetings WJ
WJ: I hope you are doing well. Thank you again for giving wejamaicans the opportunity to interview you
Jahbeng: True..you are most welcome. We thank you for this opportunity. Continue reading Interview with JahBeng
With the release of ‘Do Bad By Myself’ on the Loving Pauper meets Hypocrite cd for producer Lloyd Campbell, and with a buzz already created in that area, it was only fitting that Steele visit South Florida to continue the intense promotion of his music. Steele arrived on Thursday afternoon and with little time to spare headed straight to VP’s retail outlet, for an impromptu meeting with ace producer Lloyd Campbell.
Florida, already considered to be a major USA market for reggae
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Anthony Cruz The anticipation grew for the release of the well publicized duet from reggae crooner George Nooks and Canadian reggae sensation Steele, and no one has been disappointed. Based on reports from Tuff Gong International, the company responsible for the distribution of this record in Jamaica, the first set of 7′vinyl was sold out in two days, and they are now in the re-manufacturing process of this product. “What’s Wrong Wid Wi”, the title of the song, was written by
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