The McGregor boys of Di Genius and Chino recently teamed up to deliver the visual for their single, “Zero Tolerance“. Directed by BiggzShip and Judeane Moore, we see them in mob mode ready to take a stance against the injustices happening in Jamaica. From poor performances displayed by Politicians to citizens suffering from poverty, Chino and Di Genius are armed with their crew ready to deliver a message to the nation. Off their upcoming G.M.T.A. (Great Minds Think Alike) project, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
We don’t always know a person’s past or what they’re going through, but there comes a time where they share it all in their own way. Today, US Based Hip Hop/Reggae Artist Sadiki-I shares his life on “My Story“. Directed by Birhan Tonge of Royal Ras Productions and shot in Jamaica and New York, this features Junior Reid and a cameo appearance by popular US Media Personality Angela Yee. Here Sadiki spoke on his Montserrat heritage, being raised in Boston, being a part of the street life, his run ins with the law, and his spiritual journey as a Rastafarian and his journey to Africa. Thanks to Jah, Sadiki has been saved, for if he wasn’t he’d be dead, locked up, or going crazy. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Island Jams Entertainment kicked off their 2016 with the “Bruk It Off Riddim“. With singles from Raine Seville, Blakkman, Mr. Peppa, Jah Mikes, and Ssense, it was only right for them to take it to the streets in their medley video. Here we see the artists take turns thrilling the audience with their lyrics and bringing the energy. A Riddim that has been making its rounds, it’s one for you to check out from the Island Jams Ent. team. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
When it comes to the herbs, it’s all about the right specimen and today Chronixx and Jahkime speak on it in their visual for “Perfect Tree“. Directed by AllEyesOnIt, we get a little lecture from the “Odd Ras” then Jahkime joins him later to kick off lyrics over an old school Hip Hop production (Blackstar x Common’s “Respiration”). Off the “Roots and Chalice” Mixtape it’s time to roll one up, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
It’s a clash of cultures, languages, and music in today’s Music Video from Morgan Lavoz, Dreggae and Buba Clan in “Mil Maneras (Thousand Ways)“. Directed by SeanG, these 3 acts take over the studio to drop a bilingual number for the ladies! Stick around at the end for a snippet of Morgan and Buba’s collaboration. For the Espanol lover in you! What do you think of it? Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Anna Mariah, Digicel Rising Stars Season 12 Runner Up who thrilled audiences each week with fashion, flair, dramatic performances and powerhouse vocals is back in the spotlight with the release of her first single – RUSH – produced by Othniel ‘Taddy P’ Campbell for Independent Record Label, Soundsx360.
Inspired by a classic hit from the 90s, RUSH pays tribute to the entertainment icon, Paula Abdul and features an infectious fusion of Anna Mariah’s breathy, sultry vocals on an uptempo Dancehall beat. Manager and Executive Producer of the project, Simone Harris states “We wanted a song that would channel Anna’s organic style – she’s a young, beautiful, Island girl who has real appeal and we felt that RUSH with this contemporary spin would do just that”.
Anna Mariah, who is also in her final semester at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts: School of Music is focused on building a solid musical career and carving out her own place in the music industry. Commenting on her first commercial release, Anna Mariah says: “It’s an overwhelming feeling…bordering on unbelievable, I am incredibly proud of my work on this track with Taddy P. We put a lot of hard work into RUSH as my first release, and I have a lot more to come”. Taddy P, who has been a mentor to Anna Mariah and who encouraged her to pursue her passion for music says: “It’s been great to watch Anna grow as an artist and to now work with her on her first single…it’s been a blessing all the way through”
RUSH will be officially released as a free download via Soundcloud.com/soundsx360 on Tuesday March 8, International Women’s Day. Catch Anna Mariah on the RJR Cross Country Road Show on April 2 and 9 in Trelawny, St Ann, St Catherine, Westmoreland, St James and Hanover.
