 Even though he cut his teeth in the era of compact discs and digital downloads
, singer Courtney John still believes in pitching a new record the old-fashioned way. Posters promoting his new album, Made In Jamaica, are pasted throughout Kingston.
It’s a throwback to simpler times.
The dreadlocked John says producing Made In Jamaica, his third album, was anything but simple. Like its predecessor, 2007′s Unselfish, it will be distributed without the support of a record company.
“I’m talking to people who are interested (in distributing), but it’s a façade that record companies sell artistes. I’m past that stage,” said the pencil-slim vocalist.
 (February 11, 2009 – Miami, Florida) Zojak World Wide is pleased to announce the first single from Streetwise/Dubwise, Jamaican producer Kirkle Dove’s innovative dub album, is now available on I-Tunes. “Give It To Me” featuring Ce’Cile and Courtney John is a lively dub blend of dancehall, reggae, soca and rock music. “Give It To Me” is a tune that crosses definitions of genre and places the producer, Kirkle Dove, within the category of artist, much like King Tubby, Scientist and others have done with roots reggae. Kirkle Dove is the first to experiment in this way with modern dancehall beats. To be released March 3, 2009, Streetwise/ Dubwise provides a fresh approach to experience reggae music.
(February 6, 2009 – Miami, Florida) Love is in the air and Zojak World Wide has crafted a Valentine’s Day album for reggae fans and lovers everywhere. Available February 10 on I-Tunes and e-tailers everywhere, One Love Remains consists of a heart-warming collection of 14 tracks of special roots and lover’s rock tracks along with choice dancehall selections that will spice up any relationship.
 (February 2, 2009 – Miami, Florida) Zojak World Wide is proud to congratulate dancehall reggae artist Little Hero for debuting atop the Billboard Reggae Album Chart the week of January 25th. Revelation, Little Hero’s first ever album, beat out UB-40, various artists named Marley and Grammy nominee Heavy D on its way to the top. Revelation is now available on I-Tunes and e-tailers world wide.
 (January 7, 2008 – Miami, Florida) Launching 2009 in true ‘bad gyal’ style, Jamaican reggae artist Ce’Cile – a member of the Danger Zone camp – is proud to bring forward the special expanded digital release, Worth It, featuring two new bonus tracks in cooperation with Zojak World Wide, the leading digital distributor of reggae and dancehall music. Worth It will be available on I-Tunes and other e-tailers worldwide January 27th. While Ce’Cile is sometimes known as the ‘bad gyal’ of reggae, Worth It will surprise fans with its musical breadth and artistic depth, crisscrossing dancehall credibility and human empathy in order to resonate with reggae and urban music fans of all types, men and women alike.
New York, NY – November 10, 2008 – St. Lucian roots reggae artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa celebrate the acceptance of their sophomore release DEIDEM for consideration of a Best Reggae Album nomination by The Recording Academy for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2009.
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