Known for creating slang, dances and hit songs, Chi Ching Ching stays on the airwaves and in playlists. Tonight on Onstage he spoke on a few things. Here he spoke on the origin of his single “Way Up” and its success so far, the Hip Hop world using the slang “Way Up, Stay Up“, dancing, upcoming music, “Watchi Wiya” and more. Ching also performed for the audience in Onstage Extra. Every year Chi Ching Ching ensures that his name and slang are included in Dancehall chatter and nothing’s wrong with that. Way up and stay up Chi Ching Ching. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Boasting a successful career, Protoje doesn’t see it losing steam anytime soon now that he has released his “Ancient Future” album. Tonight he joined Winford Williams on Onstage to speak on that and more. Here he spoke on “Ancient Future” and its success on the iTunes charts, the meaning of “Ancient Future“, upcoming tour dates, bringing more Roots Reggae to the world, supporting his fellow artists, working on a school tour, and more. “Ancient Future” is a very solid album and I’m happy for its success and I know Protoje will be doing more for Jamaica and Roots Reggae around the world. Check out the interview below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
With a DJ career spanning over 25 years and being a part of the World Renowned Renaissance Sound, DJ Delano is basically a legend in the Dancehall circles. Tonight he shares with Onstage his new happenings. Here he spoke about his ASCAP honours from having his production sampled by US Pop Artist, Tinashe, his lengthy DJ and Production career, and more. Not many can say they’ve accomplished what Delano has and he is an inspiration for many upcoming and established selectors. Check out the interview below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Global fitness leader Zumba, known for making people happy all over the world, has partnered up with Pitbull’s record label, Mr. 305 Inc., to celebrate International Day of Happiness on March 20th. The International Day of Happiness was established in 2012 by the U.N. General Assembly and hopes to recognize the “relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world” and in public policy objectives.
To celebrate, Zumba is launching a video campaign set to the contagious remixed track of “My Jam,” performed by internationally famed Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas featuring Pitbull. The music video for “My Jam” is live on Zumba’s Facebook page and includes Mr. Vegas and 8-year-old YouTube dancing sensation Aidan Xiong jamming to the happiness anthem.
Zumba is inviting fans across the globe to join the movement and upload their own happy dance to “My Jam” on Instagram with the hashtags #zumbahappy and #InternationalDayOfHappiness for the chance to win various prizes.
“Pitbull contacted me and said, ‘I want you to hear this song because it makes me even happier than ever,'” recalled Zumba CEO Alberto Perlman. “As soon as I heard ‘My Jam,’ I knew it was the perfect song for International Day of Happiness — and today we share it in order to inspire others.”
“My Jam” has also been nominated to MixRadio and the UN’s “#HappySoundsLike” campaign, the world’s happiest playlist created to celebrate International Day of Happiness.
Join the celebration! Check out the video on Zumba’s Facebook page and upload your happy dance to “My Jam” on Instagram today in order to win!
Recording artiste, Synnus has accomplished one of his career goals of working with the legendary duo, Sly & Robbie. His brand new song, “Road Wi A Tek On” was produced by a joint effort of Taxi and Warm and Easy Records.
“As a new artiste on the scene working with Sly & Robbie, definitely it’s a great experience. We all know Sly & Robbie is the largest living icon working in Reggae and dancehall production. They are shinning a big light on my career. The world can expect greater things from Synnus because we have lots more to come,” – Synnus shared.
The music video for the track is now available worldwide via YouTube and VEVO. The high definition recording gives insight of the Jamaican nightlife. The energy is kept alive throughout with party scenes, gyrating dancers and stunt performing bike riders.
The single “Road Wi A Tek On” will be available on iTunes via 21st Hapilos distribution this Tuesday March 24th.
