The “REMperor” Leno Banton promised new music for 2017, and he has stuck to his word so far. Teaming up with Producer Wavy Jones, he fires off something for the Summer titled, “Gypsy“. Here he speaks on how a Black Queen has managed to mesmerize him with her magical moves. From wanting to give her a “Bxxxxxxxxt ring“, to creating life with her, it’s amazing how the right woman can captivate your mind, body and soul. Jones’ production on this can put you in a trance, stay woke! Artwork by the combo of Khari Kamau and Tiny Sunthing! Check out the track below.
The second staging of “VIDA… A Wellness Affair by PROVEN” is being hailed as a success by key partners as the signature event hit the target on providing over 200 clients of both PROVEN Wealth Limited and Fund Managers Limited a fulsome wellness experience on total well being.
Hosted at the “Worthington” at Spanish Court Hotel on Sunday, May 27, the event provided clients with practical knowledge, tips and tools aimed at improving their health, wellness, relationship and financial well-being.
“We were targeting the creation of an impactful and enriching experience, and the elements we weaved into VIDA allowed us to achieve just that,” said Chorvelle Johnson, President and CEO, PROVEN Wealth and PROVEN Fund Managers.
Host Shelly-Ann Weeks and Live Panellist Dr. Neil Gardner delve into discussions about trauma to the spine as they answer a question posed by one of the guests.
Beer and Reggae seem to go hand in hand, do they? Recently, the Mexican Beer Brand Corona unleashed another Summer campaign which includes limited edition Beer cans. In the new Commercials, which highlights Sun, Sea, Fun, and Beer, Reggae Artist Jimmy Cliff’s 1972 classic, “You Can Get It If You Really Want (Get It Here)“, and Bunny Wailer’s “Cool Runnings” are provided as the theme songs. “You Can Get It If You Really Want” was released by Island Records and featured on the soundtrack to the cult classic “The Harder They Come (Get It Here)“. It was originally sung by the late Desmond Dekker in 1970 but Cliff recorded his own version for the Film. The single is no stranger to being used commercially as it was featured in “Speed 2: Cruise Control (Rent/Watch Here)“, and was used during election times in Nicaragua and Britain. Bunny Wailer’s single was released in 1981 through the Solomonic Label and was featured on his 8th Studio Album, “Rock ‘n’ Groove“. An original member of “The Wailers” along with the late Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, “Jah B” (affectionately called) is also a 3 time Grammy winner and is considered one of the “Gatekeepers” of Reggae music.
With 120 students to cater to, the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre needs all the help it can get for its breakfast feeding programme, and the critical projects that allow the institution to adequately meet the needs of students. For the last 18 years, IGL through its charitable arm, IGL Ignite Foundation has been leading a team of staff members to the institution annually, donating cash to the breakfast feeding programme and volunteering time to feed and read to the students.
The IGL executives presented a cheque valued at $300,000 to the Centre, on Tuesday, May 30 to fund the breakfast feeding programme for another year; as well as one year’s supply of LPG. Twenty volunteers including IGL staff members and IGL medical and nursing scholarship recipients from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona journeyed to the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre and were received with open arms by the enthusiastic students and the grateful staff members.
“We are extremely proud that IGL as a corporate company responded to our plea 18 years ago to assist with providing a balanced and nutritious meal for over 60-75 students on a daily basis,” said Junior Rowe, Principal, Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre, an institution owned and managed by the St. Patrick’s Foundation. “IGL has not wavered since the start of this partnership, and that they continue to give valuable time and resources to make our breakfast feeding programme a success, even with the increase in our school population,” said Rowe who has been with the institution over 40 years.
Annakaye Tucker, Trade Marketing Manager, IGL in conversation with students at the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre. With 120 students to cater to, the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre needs all the help it can get for its breakfast feeding programme, and the critical projects that allow the institution to adequately meet the needs of students. For the last 18 years, IGL through its charitable arm, IGL Ignite Foundation has been leading a team of staff members to the institution annually, donating cash to the breakfast feeding programme and volunteering time to feed and read to the students.
The Trini sensation Jimmy October never disappoints when he drops new music. With an EP on the way, he delivers his first single with the ladies in mind. Titled “Vacation“, the single was produced by Tano while the lyric video was directed by Christian Kalpee and features Jimmy strolling on the beach while selling ladies his Caribbean Vacation package. With a smooth delivery, Jimmy might have the ladies looking up the best fare prices on Priceline right now. Whether by Plane or Ship, Jimmy will be there to welcome you on arrival and be your tour guide. Check out “Vacation” below.
In recognition of May being Child’s Month, 13th Street Promotions is dedicating this Oldies Sunday post to the youth. Many of us can look back at our own childhood when we’d imitate our favourite Artists and pretend we are established stars. What many may or may not know is that some of our favourites started out or even got discovered in their early stages. While we know that acts like the late US Pop Star Michael Jackson and Jamaican Singer Jimmy Tucker started out very young (Jimmy was Jamaica’s 1st Child Prodigy in the 1950s), we’d like to inform you or refresh your memory on some of our Caribbean acts who started out young.
1. Machel Montano (Debut Age: 9) – Too Young To Soca
