The project, which will be released worldwide on all digital platforms July 23rd on True Groove Records, was conceived and produced by Tomás Doncker and James Dellatacoma. The release not only marks the beginning of the celebration of the label’s 10th Anniversary, but July 23rd is also the birthday of H.I.M. Haile Selasie.
Read MoreDobby Dobson is dead
Rocksteady-reggae legend Dobby Dobson reportedly passed away at 4 p.m. yesterday at a hospital in Florida reportedly from complications caused by the COVID-19 virus. He was 78.
Read MoreFamily of Prekeh Bwoy mourns his passing
The St James police are confirming that Delano Wilmott who goes by the aliases “Lano” and “Prekeh Bwoy”, one of the most wanted men in St James was fatally shot early this morning in a confrontation with security forces in Amity, Cambridge, in the parish.
Read MoreTilibop provides headphones to winner of Suncity High School DJ contest
Girl power held centrestage recently as 16 year-old teen DJ Venny of Waterford High School in St Catherine won the SunCity High School DJ Competition Grand Finals on Saturday. The 16-year-old girl led from the start to finish against ‘Tatis ‘ from Clarendon College to take the title in the fifth staging of the competition. Venny walked away with trophies, […]
Read MoreBrothers drown in the Rio Cobre river in Gordon Pen
A family outing turned into a sombre occasion when two brothers drowned in the dark, surging waters of the Rio Cobre in St. Catherine over the weekend. The boys’ mother and grandmother were inconsolable as they wailed with grief at the family’s home on Camille Way in Eltham Park, St Catherine, on Sunday afternoon. The […]
Read MoreLate rapper Pop Smoke is #1 on the Billboard album charts
BROOKLYN rapper/singer Pop Smoke, whose mother is Jamaican posthumously topped the Billboard 200 album charts this week. The rapper – who was killed in February – achieved the feat with his posthumous debut album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon , released on July 3 via Victor Victor Worldwide/Republic Records. The album is […]
Read MoreSign up for Government’s e-registry to access incentives
Practitioners who register with the e-registry, which is administered out of the Ministry of Gender, Culture, Entertainment and Sport, have access to fiscal incentives; access to duty free importation of equipment related to the practice of entertainment; (and) access to grant funding for events, film, dance or music production,” she said.
Read MoreKananjah upset over the destruction of Haile Selassie’s statue in London
The silence is deafening from the Rastafarian community, but I am here to burn a fire on all forms of downpression,” the artiste whose real name is Yeshua Mut, said.
Read MoreRobert Sutherland inspires people to ‘Never Give Up’
Reggae singer Robert Sutherland is happy that his new single, ‘Never Give Up’ has been proving a source of inspiration to many people in Jamaica and around the world.
“ This song, ‘Never Give Up’, could not have been released at a more appropriate time. The song speaks to all people, particularly those of humble means, telling us all to stay the course despite all the hardships of life. It’s getting a great feedback, airplay on local reggae stations and underground radio stations in Florida, New York and Jamaica,” he said.
The song was released on Nijeri Records in February 2020. The song was produced by Robert’s long time friend Roger Grant and written by Sutherland himself and Patrick Dunn.
“The video for the single has already been released online. Because of the economic hardship and emotional struggles people are undergoing at this time, it is very relevant and is a must see because it truly captures the message everyone needs to hear: keep striving,” Sutherland said.
Sutherland will follow up this song with another uplifting track entitled “Another Youth Rise” written by Robert Sutherland and music/mentor/friend Steve Golding. Other songs in the pipeline include a cover of Gregory Isaac’s, “What More Do You Want” which has been produced by acclaimed studio engineer, Delroy “Fatta” Pottinger.
In the meantime, Sutherland is amping up promotions of ‘Never Give Up’ in international markets, especially in Africa and South America.
“The song is getting some good airtime in certain African countries, and another one of my songs, “You Can Be A Hero,” done with and for D J Prodigio, is enjoying good exposure and rotation in Brazil, the Summer is shaping up nicely,” Sutherland said.
Sutherland attended Denham Town Primary before completing his secondary education at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston. A talented footballer, Sutherland instead followed his musical calling.
After migrating in 1999, he continued following his passion and honed his guitar skills. In the last quarter of 2012 Sutherland released his debut album Courage on the Nijeri record label, a label which he founded.
On the strength of the album he was invited to perform in December at Hootananny, known for catering to roots-reggae artistes, in Brixton, London. He has continued to tour, release music and grow his fan base.
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“The feedback has been incredible so far, especially since the video was released, people love the energy of the ‘Talk Say Mi Hype ‘ song and with the reopening of the entertainment sector, we can do some more aggressive marketing and promotion,” he said.
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