“REAL MAN THINGS” TO CAUSE A STIR ON LOCAL RADIO

realmenthing1Kingston, Jamaica – October 12, 2009: “Real Man Things”, a vibrant, exciting radio show that deals expressly with men’s issues, is set to take the local media landscape by storm when it debuts in October. This will be the first radio programme that speaks specifically to male related issues.

The new show will seek to go beyond masculine posturing and bravado to engage Jamaican men, at home and throughout the Diaspora, in honest conversation about the challenges they face as they struggle to cope in a society where they are becoming increasingly marginalised.

The interactive programme is aiming to stimulate a new way of thinking among Jamaican men by promoting frank, mature and responsible discussion about male related issues.

HYPE RADIO STATION WELCOMES DJ GARRITY TO THE AIRWAVES

hyperadioThe newly established HYPE RADIO on WAVS 1170 AM is excited to introduce DJ Garrity! Listeners can tune in or log on to www.wavs1170.com to hear DJ Garrity as he interviews the latest Reggae artists and plays the hypest reggae and R&B music. Don’t miss this Friday the 10th when DJ Garrity will be interviewing Queen Ifrica aka (Fyahh Mumma) in the Hype Zone!

Maurice Tucker, President and CEO of Hype Radio, is pleased to have one of the most sought after DJ’s join the station. “Garrity is a talented DJ and we are lucky to have him working with us”, says Maurice. Garrity will definitely play a big part in the growth and what’s to come for Hype Radio.

COMMUNITY AGREES DANCEHALL IS A TROUBLED GENRE BUT SPLITS ON MUSIC BAN

Dancehall MusicOn Wednesday, March 4th the Coalition to Preserve Reggae music (CPR) in association with ZYNC TV NEW YORK LINKS hosted the highly anticipated community forum and panel discussion titled, “Could Dancehall be the ruination of Reggae and by extension the Jamaica brand?” The hot button debate was witnessed by about 200 persons who turned out to the historic Billie Holiday Theatre at Restoration Plaza in Brooklyn.

Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Mrs. Genevieve Brown-Metzger brought greetings to the community stating that she personally welcomed the recent initiatives by the Government through its regulatory agency, the Broadcasting Commission; in saying enough is enough to those artistes, producers and mass media houses that have collaborated to bring the music and our popular culture into disrepute.

Reggae Legends John Holt and Winston “Merritone” Blake to headline Concert to Commemorate Jamaica’s 46th Year of Independence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In what is billed as “An Evening of Elegance,” reggae veterans John Holt and Winston “Merritone” Blake will headline a concert to celebrate Jamaica’s 46th anniversary at the swank Zanzibar Night Club.

BUDWEISER FORGES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOUNDATION TO PRODUCE THE FIRST ANNUAL BUDWEISER REGGAE SUMMER FEST FOR CANCER RESEARCH SHOW SEPT. 7 AT RFK STADIUM

Washington, DC – The National Alliance Foundation, a non-profit network committed to promoting peace and harmony while raising funds and awareness for cancer,announced today plans for the First Annual Budweiser Reggae Summer Fest for Cancer Research reggae show.

Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo For Reggae Sumfest

NEW YORK, NY, Mon. June 17, 2008: Reggae Sumfest organizers yesterday added top R&B singer, Keyshia Cole and rapper Ne-Yo, to this year’s international night concert for the July 13-19 festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Cole, known for hits like `Should A Let You Go,` `Heaven Sent` and `I Remember,` has been added to the line up for Friday, July 18 along with Grammy award –winning rapper Ne-yo, born Shaffer Chimere Smith.

 
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