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PRESS RELEASE: @JoJosJerkPit Raw Talent Competition

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JOJOS Raw Talent Contest

Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit and More, an award winning family brand,has over the years captivated taste buds of its patrons with their mouth watering menu items, however they are now taking a step into unchartered waters, as they search for the next Jamaican singing sensation during their Raw Talent Competition.

The Competition will run from April 2 – June 27th.
According to Anna Chin, Owner of Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit and More, she conceptualized this series after working with dancehall group TOK on their event Blue Mountain Music Festival during which she fell in love with live music.
She further states, “I created this raw talent competition, so that I could take the raw talent from our Karaoke Thursdays event to our Live Music night on a Saturday while in our own small way contributing to the development of young and promising talent in Jamaica”.

Eliminations for the Raw Talent Competition happens each Thursday night in April at 10PM at Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit and More located on Waterloo Road; in Kingston. The weekly elimination format takes place during their very popular Karaoke Night, with contestants performing karaoke style, in front of a live audience. Performances are scored by a panel of celebrity judges who select two contestants to move on to the next round of the competition and a step closer to the first place cash prize of JMD$100,000 and an opportunity to perform in the finals with a live band.

The winner of The RAW TALENT COMPETITION will not only walk away with cash, but also have the opportunity to work with a Grammy award winning producer as well as receive a professionally produced music video.
The competition’s Second Place winner will receive a cash prize of JM$50,000 while Third place will receive JM$25,000.

Do you have that winning raw talent, come out to Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit and more this Thursday – see flyer for more details.

Application forms are available on the Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit and more Facebook page and website

Website : http://www.jojosjerkpit.com

Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/jojosjerkpitandmore

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PICS: @IamChronixx Featured In @LRGClothing’s Summer 2015 LookBook

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While recording artist Chronixx is a great hit maker, he’s not too shabby in the style department as well. Following a partnership with US based LRG Clothing last year, Chronixx has been featured in their Summer 2015 Look book. Accompanied by fellow Zinc Fence Records members Teflon, Shaydz, and Jahkime with photography done by Joachim Macquet, the summer line is featured while the subjects pose in various areas including Rocker’s International on Orange Street, and 41 Fleet Street. Big up to Chronixx and the Zinc Fence Records crew as they endeavour to make more hits, and stay fresh. Check out the pics below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Podcast: @CombatJackShow Interviews DJ Kool Herc

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The Combat Jack Show is a weekly podcast series that covers everything Hip Hop related. With hosts like Reggie Osse, Premium Pete, Dallas Penn and many others, this is the audio you need to be tuned in. Recently the father of Hip Hop, DJ Kool Herc was a featured guest. Here the Jamaican born DJ spoke on his upbringing, the birth of Hip Hop, the first Hip Hop emcee, his many challenges including battling drugs, naming his top DJs and artists and more. This is episode you put everything on hold to really get into and learn a thing or two. You’ve always heard that Hip Hop and Dancehall music were siblings, now meet the Hip Hop creator by listening below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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PRESS RELEASE: @ProdiVOP876 To Host Album Launch This Month

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Reggae recording artiste Prodi (formally known as Prodigal Son) will be hosting his first reggae album launch at Emmanuel Apostolic Church on April 24 at 8 p.m. The Circle Small artiste has stirred up much controversy with this move from gospel to reggae, but reminds his fans that God is still the head of his life. Prodi shared: “I am a Christian, and my choice to do positive music is, a personal one that I made with God”. Last June, Prodi released his Reggae EP Voice of The People, which was a success. This EP led to several international features, including one in the famed Rolling Stones magazine.

The album, Perfectly Imperfect From Kingston City, will feature 13 singles, inclusive of powerful hits such as Hustlers Anthem, Kingston City, Never Leave and Circle Small. Prodi and his ‘Yawd Movement’ kicked off 2015 with his much-talked-about performance at Rebel Salute and continued the year with much success. “I am very excited about this year’s achievements and I strongly believe that this year is the year I make bigger steps in reggae music,” he said.

Prodi has been planning his Devotion Tours in schools in Kingston and St Andrew and will be visiting a few community youth clubs to share his message through positive music. He added: “I get judged a lot and oftentimes by those who do not take the time to listen to the content of my music and the powerful messages that we share with people. “This album shows that even though we are perfectly made in the sight of God, we all make mistakes and, as such, we are perfectly imperfect”.

Prodi recently released the video for Never Leave and is on his promotional runs for the album.

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PRESS RELEASE: @MrVegasMusic Joins C.C.A.S.C.

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On Sunday, March 29th Saint Lucian-American organization, Zandoli International Foundation met with NGO, Leave Out Violence in Saint Vincent (LOVNSVG) to partner with Jamaican reggae artist, Mr. Vegas and his foundation, Jamaica Men Against Rape (JMAR).

The meeting resulted in a strategic partnership with Mr. Vegas and his organization aboard the Caribbean Committee Against Sex Crimes. CCASC is a collective of Caribbean organizations representing countries throughout CARICOM and OECS that are asking for the establishment of local and regional sex offender registries.

Mr. Vegas is well known for his social media advocacy and viral videos speaking out against child abuse and sexual assault. The Jamaican entertainer is committed to participating in the CCASC’s request for a regional registry and a publicizing of Jamaica’s already established registry.

With a Facebook following of close to 700,000 fans, Zandoli and LOVNSVG are confident that Mr. Vegas and his foundation’s involvement will serve to expand on their child molestation prevention initiatives and call on a greater participation from West Indians in the diaspora.

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@PayAttentionJA PROMO: @Sef_Jo Interviews @Korofyah

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“Nuh judge me true mi eyes red!” – @KoroFyah

Within 24 hours much can be accomplished. Believe it or not, a day from now #PayAttention goes live again and further establishes itself a milestone within the Jamaican entertainment diaspora. I have nothing further to say on this topic; come show your support.

Pay Attention March 28 2015 Flyer (Back)

Introducing the Mogul, Koro Fyah

Q: Representing for Bebble, looking forward to catching you live at #PayAttention, what are your expectations on March 28th?

A: I expect a receptive crowd, a high energy, some solid music and heavy bass!

Q: With a fresh track bouncing around on the airwaves and a solid project to come, what should patrons AND fans look forward to from Koro Fyah on stage?

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