Jamaican Entertainment Programme “The Release” looks to garner a larger fan base in their upcoming 4th season. A Programme that highlights the latest Dancehall, Reggae, Pop, and Hip Hop releases from established and upcoming Artists, Interviews and news, was featured every Tuesday at 8:30 PM on Hype TV with repeats on Thursdays and Saturdays at 6:30PM. While they’ve kept the announcements to a minimum, they’ve released an official trailer that introduces new hosts as Talisa Taylor handled such duties in previous seasons along with various Artists and Media Personalities. Stay up to date with the Programme via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@TheReleaseJA). Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
International Songstress Oceana and Jamaican Dancer and Recording Artist Crazy Hype have recently coupled up to release the hit single ‘Brace’. The video for the single was shot in Los Angeles and produced by Rich Music from The Netherlands and has gained International traction with over 90,000 views on YouTube.
The video features Oceana’s skilled vocals and creative choreography which pulls Influence from both Caribbean and European Dance styles, paying homage to the duo’s heritage. Since the release, the couple has performed on international events and Television Programmes in Los Angeles, Germany, Russia and Poland. They are now back in Jamaica and ready to promote. “We will be hitting the streets and completing our media runs and letting the wider Caribbean feel the energy from this new single” said Crazy Hype.
Oceana was born and raised in Germany; her first album ‘Love Supply’ was certified Gold in three countries. Her hit single ‘Endless Summer’ from her second album, ‘My House’, was the official song for Euro 2012 which went Platinum with over 80 million views on YouTube. Crazy Hype on the other hand was born in St Catherine. He formed his Dance Troupe M.O.B. (Men Of Business) and has since performed all over the world. He has taught Dancehall in several countries in Europe and was the chief judge of the ‘Juste Debout’, the biggest Urban Dance event in the world. This came after Dancehall was added as a category for the first time in 2013. He is also known for his performance at Sean Kingston’s Super 18 Birthday Celebration for an MTV Programme.
Both Artists are now on the promotional trail and can be followed on Instagram and Facebook @OceanaOfficial and @TheRealCrazyHype.
“Jamaica is a BIG deal” according to KFC Jamaica and Reggae/Dancehall Artist Christopher Martin. Promoting Jamaican Pride, the Island’s 54th year of Independence, and Jamaica’s participation in Rio 2016, they’ve teamed up for a new campaign. In the video, directed by Tanya E. Taylor while ZJ Bambino handled the lyrics and production of the song, Chris is joined by a crowd of Flag wavers and Dancers as they celebrate Jamaica at a KFC location. In the song, Chris promotes Jamaican pride by mentioning the great things the Island has contributed to the world and stating that “We likkle but we tallawah!“. As a part of their campaign, KFC has a limited run of specially marked food boxes pushing the #FullAhPride hashtag and decorated in Black, Gold & Green. Show off your love for Jamaica this Independence Day and wave your Flags high! Let’s go Team Jamaica! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
“Bring Di Money Come” is the latest promotional effort from Gospel act, Goddy Goddy. In the song he portrays a message to the public that being a child of God, doesn’t mean that you have to accept poverty. “God wants us to prosper. He says I wish above all things that you prosper as your soul prospers. God wants us to be blessed, and he wants us to have money” said Goddy Goddy. The song was officially released at the end of 2015 as a part of the W.A.F.I.F (Worship And Faith International Fellowship) Production. The Riddim features other Gospel acts that include Bishop Mclean, Spanner Banner, Mykal Malachi, and many more. The accompanying video medley was shot by noted Director Ariff Butler.
The song has been getting great feedback from the Gospel community so far and is a favourite with many street youths. “The love that I have been getting from the Gospel community has been tremendous. I used the song to minister to the youths especially, and to let them know that there is a better life out there for them” expressed Goddy Goddy. The noted Gospel figure who has been in the music business for over a decade and a half, cited that this project is “History in the making”!
“This has never been done before; a Bishop and his Wife and fellow members of the Congregation doing a Gospel medley on a Dancehall Riddim, this is big. I want to thank all the members of the Church who was a part of this project and helped to make it a reality”.
Rev. Goddy Goddy is looking forward to a few upcoming gigs locally and overseas, and he will be performing his new single among his past hits.
While it has been over a year since the release of the monstrous hit single “Blahdaff”, it is still a crowd favorite in Dancehall and Soca parties worldwide, and is paving the way for Recording Artist Raytid’s newest hit, “Caribbean Girls”. “Caribbean Girls”, which is featured on True Gift Entertainment’s “Tropical Punch Riddim”, is already a favorite in small Islands such as The British Virgin Islands, St.Lucia, Guyana and Trinidad.
“Blahdaff” was released early last year and the official video has surpassed the two million views mark on Youtube. Raytid has also shown his versatility by recording “My Days” on the “Tears of Joy Riddim”, which is also another crowd favourite. Songs such as “Dinki” on Blaqk Sheep’s “Swahili Riddim” and “Even Though You Gone” on the “Different Eyes Riddim” continue to get favourable spins in the USA and Africa. According to Raytid, “People might say after “Blahdaff” I disappeared but I am here, still putting in the work, and focusing on the world, not just Half Way Tree.”
His single, “Caribbean Girls” is currently number three on Lits Radio’s top 5 Caribbean songs in Canada. Raytid is also promoting the single “Holiday Again” which is a collaboration with himself and Demarco featuring Bravo Ravers while still pushing other tracks such as “Prove Yuhself”, “Wine And Go Dung”, and “Fifty Shades Of White”. Keep up with Raytid by following him on Social Media @IAmRaytid and subscribe to RaytidVEVO channel to see his videos.
Not only is it a hot Summer ’16, but a freaky one thanks to Dancehall Artist Chargii’s “Go Easy” single. Fresh off his noteworthy run recently, Dancehall Artist Khxos adds more fuel to this track on “Go Easy (Remix)“! Here they shout out the freaky girls and speak on their raunchy experiences with them. A single that will be the soundtrack to many Snap Stories, watch how it will create more sparks by summer’s end. Go easy Lil Mama, you’re a keeper! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
