Another significant day in Jamaica's history, National Heroes Day has come and gone. It is that time of year when we celebrate our seven National Heroes, and also the date on which awards within Jamaica's honour system are bestowed. It is with this in mind that we take time out to congratulate Honorable Usain Bolt O.D., the youngest recipient to date of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander in Jamaica. As it relates to our music, there are some who believes that the late great Honourable Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley is indeed a National hero and should be acknowledged as such. That is a debatable subject and understandably so but without further delay we bring you this weeks’ Artiste Update.
National Heroes Day holiday weekend was indeed great for the party lovers and of course the NIP artistes were out at the events and represented themselves well. Positive music will forever live in the industry and usually pays off when it matters most, which is why I-Octane enjoyed much media attention throughout the weekend. His past performances on the Morgan Heritage family produced East Fest event and Red Stripe LIVE show were re-broadcast on TVJ. I-Octane, one of the newcomers on R.E.T.V. School Tour, deed to educate, uplift and motivate people through his music, continues and he was once again rewarded with resounding forwards at every event he performed.
Bramma is making sure he puts in enough appearances to add to his credit before his two weeks Europe tour. Throughout the weekend he performed at various events firstly and at short notice he made an appearance at the Meadowbrook High School Heritage Day concert and upon entering the schools' compound he was mobbed by excited students who were not expecting him to show up, Bramma had to be locked in a room to ease the rush but gave the students a satisfying performance. He also performed on RECESS at YMCA and Fresh Fridays Anniversary again to resounding forwards. On Monday October 17 he stormed the stage at billed....... event held at Portmore Football field, his first appearance on a major event in Portmore and sharing stage with Elephant Man other billed artiste for the event was label mate Chino. Bramma's currently single "Mi Nuh Fear" on the Outbreak riddim produced by Steven McGregor is enjoying heavy rotation on radio stations locally and internationally.
Newcomer, Reggae artiste Xpress will be shooting a video for his single "She's in Love" featuring Turbulence this weekend. Video Director Terminal 4 promises an entertaining production that will capture the concept of the song. She's In Love is a smooth loversrock reggae single that has sparked interest on one Kenya radio station where it was chosen 'song of the week' and a Kansas City Reggae radio station that prompt the jocks to interview Xpress after receiving several requests from listeners, the single will soon be available for download on itunes.
Scratchie B released his Gully, Gaza, Crucial Konflic and J.O.P. mix today October 23, the world reknown Cash Money mix cd Selector/DJ is inflight to Toronto, Canada for two billed events this weekend.
Highlights!!!Christina Starz has lend some time from her busy schedule to giving back to charity, she has joined the portmore Self-Help Disability Organization a non profit body established to act as advocate for all matters concerning the development and welfare of disabled persons living in portmore. Christina who also provide back up vocals for artistes brought the house down when she delivered her hot Dancehall singles 'Stranded" and "Mi nah call no name" at a stage show and Bar opening in Old Harbour last weekend.