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Dancehall Week 2025 on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #DancehallWeek #PressRelease

“Dancehall Week” To Promote More Diversity & Celebrate Culture In 2025

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As the calendar edges closer to February 23 – March 2, 2025, the Dancehall Week committee is excited to announce an expanded and enriched lineup for this year’s festivities in Kingston, Jamaica. Following last year’s inaugural success, Dancehall Week 2025 is set to offer a broader array of activities that celebrate and elevate the cultural impact of Dancehall.

This year, beyond electrifying parties and performances, attendees will be treated to the complete Dancehall Village experience at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. This innovative space includes a Dancehall Museum—chronicling the genre’s evolution over the decades—alongside a host of seminars and workshops designed to underscore Dancehall’s global influence, and educate attendees on various facets of the music and Entertainment Industries.

Brandon Wallace, Brand Manager for Magnum Tonic Wine, shared his thoughts: “Magnum Tonic Wine has long been a champion of the Dancehall culture. For two and a half decades, Magnum has stood side by side with the Dancehall community, not just as a sponsor, but as a partner deeply committed to its growth and has consistently provided platforms for Dancehall talent to shine both locally and internationally. This commitment drives everything we do, and we are thrilled to continue strengthening our ties with the dancehall fraternity through initiatives like Dancehall Week.”

Bobette Bolton, Brand Manager for Double Seven Energy Drink, also commented: “Dancehall week represents a showcase of Jamaica’s history, culture and the beauty that is of and from our people. It is our Jamaican Energy, Vibe and Creativity. Chas E Ramson as a Jamaican Company is all about supporting the continuity and upliftment of Cultural expressions. Through our Double Seven Brand we can match and support the Energy and the vibe that will be expressed at Dancehall Week 2025. See you on the road.”

Talisa Taylor, Project Manager for Dancehall Week, elucidated the expansive vision for this year, stating, “Dancehall Week 2025 is meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive encounter with the dancehall music business and entertainment scene. From producer and DJ workshops to insightful seminars, attendees will gain a full spectrum of knowledge and enjoyment. Our themed zones, including the Magnum lounge and Cannabis areas, alongside our food and shopping villages, are designed to complete this immersive cultural experience. With entertainment as a pivotal element, the week will feature spontaneous street dance pop-ups, culminating in three major events following our newly scheduled evening street parade.”

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The Streets Are “Grimey”, But Valiant & Weekday Hold Their Own

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Jamaican Producer Weekday has been elevating his game for quite a while, and every release gets better. A member of Tru Ambassador Ent.’s Next Generation roster, he has been keeping the hit factory busy with his unique sounds that compliment the lyrics of some of your favourite Dancehall/Reggae Artists. He has also crossed over into Corporate Jamaica by collaborating with a number of high profile brands. He continues to be one of the in-demand Producers out, and sets the standard with his latest collaboration with Dancehall star, Valiant.

Teaming up for the new single, “Grimey”, Weekday and Valiant deliver a song about ensuring everything that is considered important in life is on point and free from corruption while in the pursuit of achieving goals. Over some solid production, Valiant reflects on some of the days where he had to struggle, and shares that despite success now, some days will find him being cautious of his surroundings and who he shares his energy with, as there are forces in the world whose aim is to cause harm, and damage reputations. Weekday’s production drives the messages home to the listener, and assists in securing another hit for the Tru Ambassador Ent. catalogue, and Valiant’s Diplomats Records. A music video for “Grimey”, which was directed by Damaniac Visuals, is set to premiere along with the new single, and features an appearance by Weekday, and Actor/Director/Media Personality Cornelius Grant.

Weekday has been lending his unique sound to the Dancehall/Reggae scene for a number of years. As a member of Tru Ambassador Next Generation, he has collaborated with the likes of 450, Deno Crazy, Pablo YG, 1SkiMask, Mavado, and Alkaline among others. He previously released the “Quarantine” and “Tears Of Joy” Riddim Compilations, and is looking forward to following up with a new Riddim later this year.

Weekday and Valiant’s “Grimey” collaboration will be out on January 11 on all digital music streaming platforms. The music video for “Grimey” will follow shortly after the single’s release with a premiere on Valiant’s official Youtube channel.

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Manchester To Offer Unique Cuisine & More With Upcoming Food & Drink Festival

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[NEW DATE, Jan. 1, 2025]

2024 has been a year for big events. Whatever your taste was, the Island had an event to accommodate you. While many big events are held in the Island’s capital of Kingston, there have complaints and suggestions to give the other Parishes a chance to host. The Parish of Manchester, where the city life collides with the country life, has been one of the spots that seeks to provide a home to many special events. Next year, it will launch its own Food & Drink Festival.

Organized by Di Village and held at Brooks Park in Mandeville, the “Manchester Food & Drink Festival” aims to introduce a variety of unique cuisine to the public, provide a platform for the upcoming and seasoned Chef, host live entertainment, and amplify the message that the Parish of Manchester is very capable of hosting some of the Island’s best events. With the construction of the Southern Coastal Highway, transportation has been made easier, making the Parish a central hotspot. The Festival was announced earlier this year, and the Organizers have been on the road spreading awareness of the event, inviting Vendors and Sponsors to make their contributions to the event, and adding the finishing touches for the big day. Olivia Coley, a member of the organizing team, has been making connections with various Schools in the Parish, giving students with Culinary ambitions to showcase their talent through a series of events at the Festival. She looks forward to great support from not only Manchester, but the rest of Jamaica, and hopes to make it a yearly family event.

For the foodies, food lovers, and Festival seekers, the “Manchester Food & Drink Festival” welcomes you on Wednesday, January 1 at Brooks Park, Mandeville from 1 P.M. to 10 P.M.. You can pay at the gate to attend, and they range from $2000 for Adults, $1000 for the 10-17 age group, while kids enter free. If you wish to secure tickets, “Dealz N Tings” at Grove Court (Mandeville), and “Water Drops Waterstore” at the Central Dealers Mall (Formerly Caledonia Mall in Mandeville) are the outlets to get them. For more information, visit @ManchesterFoodandDrinkFestival on Instagram, and @ManchesterFoodandDrink on TikTok.

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Alkaline "Dangerous Youth" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Alkaline #JahvyAmbassador #TruAmbassadorEnt #DangerousYouth #AutoBambRecords #Caribbean

.@JahvyAmbassador, Alkaline Take #1 Spot With “Dangerous Youth”

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No matter what the detractors may say, Dancehall Music is still a dominant force. It continues to be a global phenomenon thanks to the many Ambassadors of the genre, and will stay that way for years to come. Dancehall Producer Jahvy of Tru Ambassador Ent. has been a dedicated representative of the culture, and he has enjoyed a vast amount of success over the years. He recently celebrated another milestone thanks in part to Dancehall Artist, Alkaline.

Recently, Jahvy and Alkaline teamed up for the single, “Dangerous Youth”. Another entry in the list of collaborations they have together, “Dangerous Youth” finds the Deejay in his element as one of Dancehall’s big names over solid production. The collaboration quickly gained traction on music streaming platforms, climbing to over 100,000 views on Youtube in just hours. Strong support for the single was expected, but it further solidified its place by taking the #1 spot on the iTunes Reggae Singles chart. The move was deemed monumental as it towered over Bob Marley’s classic single, “Three Little Birds”, Stephen Marley’s “You Don’t Know How It Feels”, iNi Kamoze’s “Here Comes The Hotstepper”, Shaggy’s “Angel” and “It Wasn’t Me”, and Jimmy Cliff’s “I Can See Clearly Now”. Jahvy shared his accomplishment on Social Media with the caption, “#1, doh get e figure wrong”, and shouting out Alkaline as collaborator, and longtime friend.

Jahvy continues to keep his Tru Ambassador Ent. Ship sailing, and with the success of Dancehall Artist 450, and Producers Week.Day and Falconn under his management, there is a lot more ground for him to conquer. He has hinted at a number of developments to come via his Social Media platforms, and he urges fans to stay tuned.

Jahvy and Alkaline’s “Dangerous Youth” is out now on all digital music streaming platforms.

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450 Conquers Canada With Sold-Out Performance

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Live show performances are a major part of a Recording Artist’s career, and many Artists have been giving their all to the stage locally, and Internationally for decades. Dancehall Artist 450 has been in a class by himself for a number of years, and recently he made the stage a top priority with a sold-out performance as a part of his “450 Live” series in Canada.

A significant milestone was achieved in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, September 7, as the “450 Live Toronto Edition” was an event that many won’t forget. Spearheaded by Tru Ambassador Ent., the management and promotional entity behind 450, the Rebel Nightclub on 11 Polson Street was filled to capacity with overwhelming support of the Dancehall Artist. Tickets for the highly-anticipated event sold out shortly after being announced in July, further solidifying 450’s popularity, and the necessary roles that Tru Ambassador Ent. handled behind the scenes to ensure success. As a thank you to the fans, 450 took them through a stand-out experience that you had to be there to be a part of, delivering hits, having a commanding presence throughout the event’s entire duration, and the patrons gave back tremendous support through enjoying every minute, and demanding for more. 

“The people really wanted this 450 performance,” shared Jahvy, 450’s Manager. “There was blocked traffic leading up to the venue, and the love that he got from the fans at the show, it’s nothing short of a blessing. 450 gave it his all, and I’m proud of the Artist he has become. We’re thankful for the success of this event, and we look forward to doing it again. Nuff love Toronto!”

450 has been added to the list of high profile names which include 50 Cent, Trey Songz, Burna Boy, T-Pain, Sean Paul, and Lil Jon who have made an indelible mark at the venue, and he aims to bring the same energy and more to future events. He is currently promoting the single, “Addicted”, which has been doing well since its release in August.

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450 caught the attention of the public with the single “Imperfection” in 2021, and since then his profile has grown significantly. From hitting Millions of views and streams, to high profile collaborations, to corporate endorsements, to sold out events, he continues to climb up the ladder of success. He is also known for the singles “Bad Gyal”, “Wild N Rich”, “Journey”, and has collaborated with the likes of Valiant, Pablo YG, Deno Crazy, and NLE Choppa.

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KDon & Great Scott "Wine & Kotch" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Atlanta #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #KDon #JustKDon #GreatScott #WineandKotch #Caribbean

.@JustKDon & Great Scott Set To Raise Temperatures With Upcoming “Wine & Kotch” Single

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When it comes to music, it’s the best thing ever invented. When it comes to Jamaican music, everyday is a party. US-based Dancehall Artist Kdon looks to get the party started, but this one involves a different kind of party. He gears up for the release of the new single, “Wine & Kotch”.

Teaming up with Producer Great Scott, Kdon is calling all the ladies front and center with “Wine & Kotch”. Packed with sensual lyrics over solid production, the track encourages fun times, and good vibes all around. Kdon encourages the ladies to be at their best for an enjoyable experience, and the track promises to gain traction and raise temperatures in time for the summer party season, and become one of the year’s Dancehall hits. Kdon and Great Scott have been working together for a number of years, and have released a collection of singles together that have gained some popularity on various music streaming platforms. Following the release of “Wine & Kotch”, plans will be in motion for visual content, and live performances in support of the single. 

Kdon is an Atlanta-based Dancehall Artist who has been on the scene for a number of years. He has a number of singles to his name, has taken his brand to various parts of the globe, and has connected with many in the music industry locally, and internationally. Great Scott is a former NFL-player turned Producer/Songwriter who has been active for many years. He has lent his sound to the likes of R&B group 112, R&B/Pop star Chris Brown, and Actor/Recording Artist Mishon.

Ladies get ready to “Wine & Kotch” when Kdon and Great Scott release the single on April 12 on all digital music streaming platforms. The track is available for pre-order here through DistroKid. To stay up to date with Kdon, follow him on Instagram and TikTok at @JustKdon. To stay up to date with Great Scott, follow him on Instagram at @CallMeGreatScott.

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