Taking it to another Caribbean Island this Oldies Sunday. The selection comes from Trinidadian artist, David Rudder. Titled “High Mas (Give Praise)” and produced by JW Productions in 1998, Rudder brought the church to the Mas (Masquerade). With great backup vocals and a energetic Calypso production, the song was done as a prayer asking for guidance during the Carnival season in Trinidad & Tobago.
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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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It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a mix from Fatalic Sounds. Today, that will all change with their latest effort titled “1 Up“. Featuring over an hour’s worth of Dancehall and Hip Hop hits, you’ll basically have to stop what you’re doing to fully enjoy this mixtape. If you love this mix, why not book the sound for your next event? Hit them up! Check out the mixtape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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It’s a Caribbean connection today as Grenada’s Lil Vaughn and Jamaica’s QQ release “Overdose“. Here we see the two artists hanging out with some ladies and spreading the message of partying and enjoying your life to the fullest. Ladies can check out the artists while the fellas can check out the dancing ladies as they bring many styles to the visual. A clean visual with lots to check out and a energetic single with its mix of EDM, Dancehall, and Soca. View it till you overdose by checking it out below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Dancehall/Reggae artist I Octane brings the vibes in his latest music video and doesn’t want it to end. Titled “Don’t Stop The Vibes” and directed by Bling Blang and shot at Paint Jamaica, we see the “Hot Ras” in a dancing mood and is joined by fans, dancers and DJs to kick off a party. See cameos from Ding Dong and the Ravers Clavers, and Markus Myrie, who happened to produce the single on the “On Fleek Riddim“. Great visual, and a fun song for now and the summer. Look out for more from the newly re-signed Busta Soft Drink Ambassador. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Today’s mixtape goes out to all the revellers. Trinidad’s Shane Talon released the fifth volume to his “Wuz De Scene” series. Here he mixes over 2 hours of 2015 Soca hits to get you ready for the Easter weekend, and the next Soca event. Always a great mix from the DJ I’ve always said has every single Soca song known to man. Time to get on bad by checking out the mix below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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