Live Music & Seafood come together at Whitebones Seafood Restaurant
There will be weekly live music at the Whitebones Seafood Restaurant starting on Sunday March 7, 2010.
Whitebones Seafood Restaurant is the latest venue to come on board Griot Music Limited's weekly live music series that is aimed at reviving the live music nightlife in Kingston and in towns around Jamaica resulting in Jamaica becoming the live music capital of the world.
The series will feature performers and groups such as Black Zebra, Sezi, Della Manley, Blugrass in the Sky and Rising Star finalist O'Neil Peart and many others from Griot Music's increasing roster of live music talent.
Showtime starts at 6:00 pm and will end at 9:00 pm, Whitebones owners, Jackie Wilson and Richard Elliot are eager to share their restaurant with a new audience through the regularly scheduled live music.
At Whitebones entrées are prepared in many ways, Shrimp, Conch, Fish, Lobster, Crab, Salmon and Squid and the menu offers other selections such as Vegetarian, Italian, Chicken and Steaks.
The restaurant is no stranger to live music or special nights as they have on Thursdays an “All U Can Eat” Crab Night that starts at 6pm -10pm.
Whitebones is located at 1 Mannnings Hill Rd. Kgn 8 at Mary Browns Corner, off Constant Spring Rd and operates on these days and times:
Mondays – Saturdays: 11:30 am - 10:30pm
Sundays: 2:00 pm - 9:30pm
& most Public Holidays
Friday, February 26, 2010
Dancehall's "Hawk" Soars Again
even though it was the white dove of peacethat was released during the night's happenings, what was really being celebrated was the public return of one of the most aggressive and potent forces in the sound system movement.
Artistes (Buccaneer, Goofy, aka Mr G; Red Rose; Wickerman; Capt barky among others), selectors from other sounds, media and well-wishers thronged the upper deck of Medusa bar & Grill on Thursday night for the relaunch of Silver Hawk, one of a handful of sound systems that helped define the transition of dancehall music from underground to mainstream, beginning in the 1990s.
The evening also encompassed a masterful tribute - courtesy of DJ engineroom (aka Chris Edmonds) - to the late production wiz, Steelie (of duo Steelie and Clevie; Clevie was very much in attendance ), who playeda stunning range of tracks featuring the ace producer. Then it was time for Silver hawk maestro Richie Poo and company to take control, reeling off the hits and "specials" (dubplates)from the lieks of Buju, Toots Hibbert, Bunny Wailer and even the late Crown Prince Dennis Brown. Co-sponsor Wray & nephew ketp the libations flowing, and the two former MainStreeters, Goofy and Buccaneer did a short but peppy stint.
Artistes (Buccaneer, Goofy, aka Mr G; Red Rose; Wickerman; Capt barky among others), selectors from other sounds, media and well-wishers thronged the upper deck of Medusa bar & Grill on Thursday night for the relaunch of Silver Hawk, one of a handful of sound systems that helped define the transition of dancehall music from underground to mainstream, beginning in the 1990s.
The evening also encompassed a masterful tribute - courtesy of DJ engineroom (aka Chris Edmonds) - to the late production wiz, Steelie (of duo Steelie and Clevie; Clevie was very much in attendance ), who playeda stunning range of tracks featuring the ace producer. Then it was time for Silver hawk maestro Richie Poo and company to take control, reeling off the hits and "specials" (dubplates)from the lieks of Buju, Toots Hibbert, Bunny Wailer and even the late Crown Prince Dennis Brown. Co-sponsor Wray & nephew ketp the libations flowing, and the two former MainStreeters, Goofy and Buccaneer did a short but peppy stint.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Miss Global Returns to Kingston
From Tuesday's launch of The 2010 pageant:
Miss Global International Beauty Pageant 2010 will take place at The Hilton Kingston Hotel Jamaica on Sunday 26 of September. Entries are now open for beautiful, intelligent, talented young ladies, unmarried between the ages 17-26 from all over the world who wish to participate in the most prestigious Miss Global International beauty pageant.
Kindly contact us at pageantambassador@hotmail.com or call us at our office from Monday to Friday between 9:00am – 5:00pm at 1-876-953-9020-2 for further information.
Miss Global International 2009 took place at RIU Montego Bay on Saturday 1st of August at 9pm. The auditorium at the RIU was packed to capacity with tourists from around the globe, local spectators, sponsors, media and well wishers for the grand Coronation show.
AZARIA CLARE of BAHAMAS emerged as Winner also the receipient of MOST AWARE, IRIS ORDENANA of NICARAGUA was 1st Runner Up and recipient of the BEST COSTUME award, ADRIANNA BRYAN of JAMAICA was 2nd Runner Up and recipient of the MOST TALENTED and MOST CONGENIAL went to KATIE FLOOD of CANADA.
Miss Global International Beauty Pageant 2010 will take place at The Hilton Kingston Hotel Jamaica on Sunday 26 of September. Entries are now open for beautiful, intelligent, talented young ladies, unmarried between the ages 17-26 from all over the world who wish to participate in the most prestigious Miss Global International beauty pageant.
Kindly contact us at pageantambassador@hotmail.com or call us at our office from Monday to Friday between 9:00am – 5:00pm at 1-876-953-9020-2 for further information.
Miss Global International 2009 took place at RIU Montego Bay on Saturday 1st of August at 9pm. The auditorium at the RIU was packed to capacity with tourists from around the globe, local spectators, sponsors, media and well wishers for the grand Coronation show.
AZARIA CLARE of BAHAMAS emerged as Winner also the receipient of MOST AWARE, IRIS ORDENANA of NICARAGUA was 1st Runner Up and recipient of the BEST COSTUME award, ADRIANNA BRYAN of JAMAICA was 2nd Runner Up and recipient of the MOST TALENTED and MOST CONGENIAL went to KATIE FLOOD of CANADA.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
GLAAD Still Mad at Capleton
nternational Jamaican Reggae superstar Capleton has once again become the target of the gay community and the organization GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) in response to his concert and festival bookings in California and Florida this month.
They have once again used their strong arm tactics to intimidate concert promoters and venue owners putting misinformation in the public about the artiste to further their own agendas. Capleton is very disappointed that his many fans (that cross all races and creeds) have not been able to see him at his scheduled shows in California this past week. He has performed at the same venues and festivals over the past two years with no incident bringing a message of love for all through Reggae music. The barrage of protest from these groups is unwarranted and has been addressed many times in the media in the past. The artiste has a forgiving heart for what has been done to him and will continue on the high path.
Capleton will continue to spread a positive and spiritual message through music to the four corners of the Earth and continue to stand firm that universal love can unite all mankind. Capleton will be performing this coming Saturday, February 27 in Miami, Florida at the annual Bob Marley Day / Caribbean Festival 2010 and will be featuring his new song "Haitians" in tribute and support to the earthquake victims on the island of Haiti.
- Capleton Music News
They have once again used their strong arm tactics to intimidate concert promoters and venue owners putting misinformation in the public about the artiste to further their own agendas. Capleton is very disappointed that his many fans (that cross all races and creeds) have not been able to see him at his scheduled shows in California this past week. He has performed at the same venues and festivals over the past two years with no incident bringing a message of love for all through Reggae music. The barrage of protest from these groups is unwarranted and has been addressed many times in the media in the past. The artiste has a forgiving heart for what has been done to him and will continue on the high path.
Capleton will continue to spread a positive and spiritual message through music to the four corners of the Earth and continue to stand firm that universal love can unite all mankind. Capleton will be performing this coming Saturday, February 27 in Miami, Florida at the annual Bob Marley Day / Caribbean Festival 2010 and will be featuring his new song "Haitians" in tribute and support to the earthquake victims on the island of Haiti.
- Capleton Music News
Monday, February 22, 2010
Vegas Non-Grata in Grenada?
Jamaican Dancehall sensation Clifford Smith AKA Mr. Vegas, with mega hits Heads High, I Am Blessed and Do You Know, is the second Jamaican artiste to be banned from performing in Grenada by the 19-month old NDC administration, in less than a year.
The popular entertainer was scheduled to perform in Grenada for the first time in just under two years at the popular Karma night club in St. Georges Grenada, on Sat Feb 27th 2010.
According to the promoter of the event Steve Duncan, this one came as a shock. No specific reasons were given by the Ministry of Labour for the refusal of the work permits.
Inside sources has hinted that the refusal may have been as a result of one particular song from the artiste which is judged to contain derogatory remarks about women.
-ENTERTAINMENT News
Shaggy Heads West
Diamond selling dancehall/reggae superstar Orville Burrell popularly known as Shaggy will be the featured act at the Negril One Love Reggae Concert winter series show which will be held on Tuesday the 23rd of February at the Negril Escape Resort. Shaggy came to international prominence in the early 1990s with a cover of the Folks Brothers Ska hit Oh Carolina; since then he has become a household name world wide having sold millions of album and singles. Shaggy’s impressive catalogue boasts several international chart toppers such as It Wasn’t Me Angel, Boombastic, In The Summer Time, Luv Me Luv Me, Hey Sexy Lady, Wild Tonite and Whats Love.
Also on the lineup for this event is long-time stablemate and collaborator Rayvon, as well as local acts Terry Wonder and Escapade.
Part proceeds from this event will go to the Ironshore Basic School. Admission is US$50, tickets are available at Negril Escape resort, the Jungle Night Club and Sue’s Easy Rock Café. Gates open at 7 PM and show time is 8PM. The sponsors of the One Love Reggae winter series are the Jamaica Tourist Board, Boom Energy Drink, Tori-Shae’s Productions, the Jungle Night Club, Negril Scuba Center, VYBZ FM 96.3 FM, LYNKZ FM 96, Western Pressure Cleaners, Island Multi Media Solutions Ltd. and Wow Negril.
Also on the lineup for this event is long-time stablemate and collaborator Rayvon, as well as local acts Terry Wonder and Escapade.
Part proceeds from this event will go to the Ironshore Basic School. Admission is US$50, tickets are available at Negril Escape resort, the Jungle Night Club and Sue’s Easy Rock Café. Gates open at 7 PM and show time is 8PM. The sponsors of the One Love Reggae winter series are the Jamaica Tourist Board, Boom Energy Drink, Tori-Shae’s Productions, the Jungle Night Club, Negril Scuba Center, VYBZ FM 96.3 FM, LYNKZ FM 96, Western Pressure Cleaners, Island Multi Media Solutions Ltd. and Wow Negril.
"All Is Well" for Pressure on the Love Potion Riddim
Kingston, Jamaica: Love is still in the air after Valentine's day as the dynamic duo of Jammy James aka Jam 2 and Camar aka Flavaunit now known as JAM 2 Productions has released their first single for 2010 on their "Love Potion" riddim with the ever talented Pressure Bus Pipe with a song entitled "All Is Well".
This one is fresh from the pipes, creatively composed by two masterminds in production. Jam 2 & Camar are more known for their previous chart topping hit with "Nah Go A Jail" by Busy Signal. Now, they are back and from all indications from this single, "All Is Well" indeed. Pressure fuses his seductive vocals with Jam 2 Productions' "Love Potion" to create a love ballad that speaks to a relationship between a man & a woman that is not perfect, but "All Is Well".
Jam 2 & Flava have been busy the past couple of months in Florida at the famed Hit Factory studio where they were in studio with the likes of T-Pain, working on Lil Wayne's Carter 4 album and had previously released a single "Trust Me" by Brooke Hogan. Now they are back to their 'home base' at the legendary King Jammy's studio, in Waterhouse, Jamaica where they are working on stellar productions which are expected to hit the market this first quarter of 2010.
Jam 2 Productions are increasing the pressure and are about to buss the music production barriers with productions that are fused with all genres and cultures in one. With the release of this single, "All Is Well" coming from the camp it is expected that this production will rise to the top of the charts.
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-From Rockwildaz family
This one is fresh from the pipes, creatively composed by two masterminds in production. Jam 2 & Camar are more known for their previous chart topping hit with "Nah Go A Jail" by Busy Signal. Now, they are back and from all indications from this single, "All Is Well" indeed. Pressure fuses his seductive vocals with Jam 2 Productions' "Love Potion" to create a love ballad that speaks to a relationship between a man & a woman that is not perfect, but "All Is Well".
Jam 2 & Flava have been busy the past couple of months in Florida at the famed Hit Factory studio where they were in studio with the likes of T-Pain, working on Lil Wayne's Carter 4 album and had previously released a single "Trust Me" by Brooke Hogan. Now they are back to their 'home base' at the legendary King Jammy's studio, in Waterhouse, Jamaica where they are working on stellar productions which are expected to hit the market this first quarter of 2010.
Jam 2 Productions are increasing the pressure and are about to buss the music production barriers with productions that are fused with all genres and cultures in one. With the release of this single, "All Is Well" coming from the camp it is expected that this production will rise to the top of the charts.
- END -
-From Rockwildaz family
Friday, February 19, 2010
U Saw I t Here First: Tastee Talent Trail 2K10
The 2010 edition of the Tastee Talent Trail steps out (bigger & Better) this April. A new venue has been added so check back with E-Square and follow the official announcements.
Brayahn Art makes this "his year" with new album
Bryan Art is ready to release his debut album 20Ten for March 2010. He has been known as an outstanding Jamaican voice for some time and now he is all set to take his music to Jamaica and around the world. His latest releases “Ready Or Not” as well as “Murder Dem A Play” feat Queen Ifrica have been received exceptionally well on the international market.
20Ten is a reflection of Bryan Art as an artiste and all true music lovers will enjoy every song on this album.
About Bryan Art 20Ten
“Being able to express myself through such a powerful medium is more than a privilege and even though I have missed so many deadlines and have had to face the music, I must humbly acknowledge the honor I found in the fact that so many people keenly await my work. My solo career started out very gradually but I had hoped for not much delay in presenting the very first compilation which was due, completed but still unreleased.
Anyway, nothing happens before the time and with my kind of love for the art form I really had a lot of fun putting together a newer collection of really great works. Thanks to my die hard support team who stood firmly by the standard we have set and now – at length and at last 16 inspired and inspiring tracks being “Bryan Art 20Ten” is set for soon release. “
20Ten is a reflection of Bryan Art as an artiste and all true music lovers will enjoy every song on this album.
About Bryan Art 20Ten
“Being able to express myself through such a powerful medium is more than a privilege and even though I have missed so many deadlines and have had to face the music, I must humbly acknowledge the honor I found in the fact that so many people keenly await my work. My solo career started out very gradually but I had hoped for not much delay in presenting the very first compilation which was due, completed but still unreleased.
Anyway, nothing happens before the time and with my kind of love for the art form I really had a lot of fun putting together a newer collection of really great works. Thanks to my die hard support team who stood firmly by the standard we have set and now – at length and at last 16 inspired and inspiring tracks being “Bryan Art 20Ten” is set for soon release. “
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
MACKA GOES 'GANGSTA' FOR HER NEXT BOOK
The ink is dry, the follow-up novel, ‘The Real Gangster’s Wife,’ is ready, and the free food and drink inclusive, star studded launch is set for February 18th at Club Moulin Rouge, 104 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8.
So what can fans expect from Macka this time around? “Fans and critics alike are actually in for both a surprise and a threat,” states Pageturner Publishing House (Publishers of BUN HIM!!! and The Real Gangster’s Wife) CEO, Karl Larmond. “First you are all invited to attend our Drinks On Us book launch on the 18th, at Club Moulin Rouge, where the book will be available for the first time at a special launch price. Fans can also come out and get a first taste of the book upfront and personal, with readings from members of the entertainment fraternity and members of the literary society, while also pick up their autograph copies of what we expect to be yet another bestseller.” Mr. Larmond continues by saying, “Not only has Macka’s writing skills improved by leaps and bounds, but once again she has taken on yet another subject matter that we are all too familiar with in our Jamaican society and the world at large. A subject matter that very few of us have ever given any serious thought to, or may even realize is affecting countless females around us; and that is the subject of being emotionally involved with a man that operates on the wrong side of the law, and all the drama and mental anguish that comes with that reality, all in the name of love.”
Sounds like reality?…Very much so, and come February 18th, Macka’s sophomore novel will take on this delicate subject matter, in the form of The Real Gangster’s Wife, available at all Sangster’s and Kingston Book Shops island wide, for all to read, dissect and hopefully get the message that she has again taken a bold step to convey and shed much needed light on.
Monday, February 8, 2010
EMEs Feel India is "Arie"
SINGER COPS “INTERNATIONAL FRIEND OF REGGAE” HONOUR
India Arie was named this year’s International Friend of Reggae at the recently held 6th Annual Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards 2010 staged at the Gardens at Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. The EME Organizers were honoured to have her presence, as this was her first appearance since winning her third Grammy on the Sunday before.
Arie received her award after gracing the stage with Gramps Morgan. The two performed their duet, “Therapy”, which is featured on Morgan’s album, “2 Sides of My Heart”, which was named the 2010 EME Album of the Year. India Arie also performed her single “Ready For Love” and received great response from the audience.
Jamaicans were thrilled to see Arie, who is the first international artiste in this category who has appeared in person to receive the award. “I call myself an honorary member of the Morgan’s Family”, she stated during her acceptance speech. Describing herself as feeling “humble and excited”, she spoke warmly of her love for the Jamaican people, and of the beauty of the island she admired during her stay at the luxurious Strawberry Hill resort.
The organizers of the EME Awards congratulate all winners. Three artistes scooped up three awards each, Vybz Kartel DJ of the Year (Male); Recording Artiste of the Year; and Songwriter/Lyricist of the Year); Singer Jah Cure, Vocalist of the Year (Male), and his song “Call On Me” featuring Phyllisia, being awarded Song of the Year and Collaboration of the Year; and Ding Dong, Best Original Dance Move of the Year; Song of the Year (Dancehall) – “Holiday” featuring Chevaun; and Collaboration of the Year (Dancehall).
For more information on all the winners of the 2010 EME Awards, please see www.emeawards.com.
India Arie was named this year’s International Friend of Reggae at the recently held 6th Annual Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards 2010 staged at the Gardens at Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. The EME Organizers were honoured to have her presence, as this was her first appearance since winning her third Grammy on the Sunday before.
Arie received her award after gracing the stage with Gramps Morgan. The two performed their duet, “Therapy”, which is featured on Morgan’s album, “2 Sides of My Heart”, which was named the 2010 EME Album of the Year. India Arie also performed her single “Ready For Love” and received great response from the audience.
Jamaicans were thrilled to see Arie, who is the first international artiste in this category who has appeared in person to receive the award. “I call myself an honorary member of the Morgan’s Family”, she stated during her acceptance speech. Describing herself as feeling “humble and excited”, she spoke warmly of her love for the Jamaican people, and of the beauty of the island she admired during her stay at the luxurious Strawberry Hill resort.
The organizers of the EME Awards congratulate all winners. Three artistes scooped up three awards each, Vybz Kartel DJ of the Year (Male); Recording Artiste of the Year; and Songwriter/Lyricist of the Year); Singer Jah Cure, Vocalist of the Year (Male), and his song “Call On Me” featuring Phyllisia, being awarded Song of the Year and Collaboration of the Year; and Ding Dong, Best Original Dance Move of the Year; Song of the Year (Dancehall) – “Holiday” featuring Chevaun; and Collaboration of the Year (Dancehall).
For more information on all the winners of the 2010 EME Awards, please see www.emeawards.com.
Griot hitches 'John Crow' to Ochie
Griot Music limited will start booking live music at John Crow's Tavern starting with four weeks of performers from Kingston starting on Saturday, February 13 and ending on Saturday March 6.
John Crow's Tavern is a Sports bar and restaurant that is committed to provide a fun, relaxed but high quality experience for tourists and locals alike in Ocho Rios. It is located at 10 Main Street in the town of Ocho Rios and is very accessible being right in the middle of town on the main street within easy access of the main hotels and walking distance from the Town Square.
For Griot Music this is another opportunity to see the realization of "Jamaica, the Live Music Nation" the company's objective of seeing Jamaica surpass Austin, Texas as the live music capital of the world measured by the number of live music venues per capita. This would make three venues that Griot Music provides weekly live music for and resulting in the production of 150 live music events per year.
The performers that will be featured in the initial four weeks will be Wayne McGregor, Airplai, Bijean Gayle and Christine Fisher. After this initial four week period it is the intention that the venue will be booked with local talent from Ocho Rios with occasional performances from Kingston Artists.
Griot Music will be seeking performers from Ocho Rios who can perform for two 45 minutes and have their own sound equipment.
Interested performers should email griotmusic@gmail.com
John Crow's Tavern is a Sports bar and restaurant that is committed to provide a fun, relaxed but high quality experience for tourists and locals alike in Ocho Rios. It is located at 10 Main Street in the town of Ocho Rios and is very accessible being right in the middle of town on the main street within easy access of the main hotels and walking distance from the Town Square.
For Griot Music this is another opportunity to see the realization of "Jamaica, the Live Music Nation" the company's objective of seeing Jamaica surpass Austin, Texas as the live music capital of the world measured by the number of live music venues per capita. This would make three venues that Griot Music provides weekly live music for and resulting in the production of 150 live music events per year.
The performers that will be featured in the initial four weeks will be Wayne McGregor, Airplai, Bijean Gayle and Christine Fisher. After this initial four week period it is the intention that the venue will be booked with local talent from Ocho Rios with occasional performances from Kingston Artists.
Griot Music will be seeking performers from Ocho Rios who can perform for two 45 minutes and have their own sound equipment.
Interested performers should email griotmusic@gmail.com
Thursday, February 4, 2010
"Game Not Over - Yet" for Haiti: digicel, Shaggy, Jay-Will to the rescue
Digicel and Shaggy´s `Rise Again´ Haiti Relief Song Available on iTunes Now
International acclaimed Caribbean artists Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston and many more feature and internationally renowned director Jay Will shoots video
Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel today announced that `Rise Again´ - the song written by international reggae sensation and Grammy Award-winning artist, Shaggy, to support the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti on 12th January - is available on iTunes for download and purchase for 99 cents (US) now with the artists and label donating their proceeds to the Digicel Haiti relief fund.
`Rise Again´ is a Caribbean song, which was written and performed by Caribbean artists for the people of Haiti. And with the New York Times hailing the song as "fast becoming a post-quake anthem", `Rise Again´ has had a fantastic reception and is already getting heavy rotation radio airplay and news coverage across the globe.
In addition, from mid-next week, the video to accompany `Rise Again´ will also be available on iTunes.
Directed by internationally renowned film and video director, Jay Will, and filmed around Port Royal in Jamaica, the video´s central theme is of people from across the Caribbean coming together to rebuild Haiti and help the people of Haiti to rise again.
From red, white and blue balloons mirroring the colours of the Haitian flag being released to aid arriving on boats and planes and a mother being gently handed her new born baby by a nurse - the images portrayed are of hope for the future - and are interspersed with actual footage of the aftermath of the earthquake.
A veteran of some 50 music-related films and videos and with roles at MTV, CBS, ESPN and NBC under his belt, Jay Will has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Kanye West, Bob Sinclar, Elephant Man, Lee Scratch Perry and Vybz Kartel.
Commenting on the video, director Jay Will said; "The devastation in Haiti and the heartbreak is immeasurable. The aim of this video is to offer hope and a chance for change and recovery. The simple message is: throughout all things, one thing will remain true - that despite the tragedy, despite the struggle, despite the hardships, Haiti will rise again."
Colm Delves, Group CEO of Digicel, comments; "`Rise Again´ succeeds in being both moving and uplifting and we are delighted with the reception that it has had across the globe to date. We would like to thank everyone for their support and encourage people to log on to iTunes and purchase the song so that we can keep giving to the people of Haiti in their time of need."
Artists featured on `Rise Again´ include Shaggy; Sean Paul; Sean Kingston; Barbadian Artists, Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne and Edwin Yearwood; Trinidadian Soca Artists, Destra Garcia, David Rudder and Kes Dieffenthaller; Jamaican reggae artists, Tessanne Chin and Etana; and Haitian artiste, Belo. The track was produced by Christopher Birch.
As the single largest investor in Haiti with a total investment of over U$300 million since its launch in 2006, Digicel has over two million customers in Haiti. The Digicel Haiti Relief Fund has donated US$5 million to NGOs in Haiti to support the relief efforts and over US$600,000 has been raised by Digicel customers across the Caribbean and Central America through a text and voice donation line. Digicel also gave each of its two million customers in Haiti US$5 in free credit - totaling US$10 million.
In addition, over 60 video messages of support have been recorded by well known people such as the Fastest Man in the World, Usain Bolt; President Martinelli of Panama; West Indies legend, Sir Garfield Sobers; and many more. All videos are available to view on
www.facebook.com/helphaiti.
International acclaimed Caribbean artists Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston and many more feature and internationally renowned director Jay Will shoots video
Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel today announced that `Rise Again´ - the song written by international reggae sensation and Grammy Award-winning artist, Shaggy, to support the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti on 12th January - is available on iTunes for download and purchase for 99 cents (US) now with the artists and label donating their proceeds to the Digicel Haiti relief fund.
`Rise Again´ is a Caribbean song, which was written and performed by Caribbean artists for the people of Haiti. And with the New York Times hailing the song as "fast becoming a post-quake anthem", `Rise Again´ has had a fantastic reception and is already getting heavy rotation radio airplay and news coverage across the globe.
In addition, from mid-next week, the video to accompany `Rise Again´ will also be available on iTunes.
Directed by internationally renowned film and video director, Jay Will, and filmed around Port Royal in Jamaica, the video´s central theme is of people from across the Caribbean coming together to rebuild Haiti and help the people of Haiti to rise again.
From red, white and blue balloons mirroring the colours of the Haitian flag being released to aid arriving on boats and planes and a mother being gently handed her new born baby by a nurse - the images portrayed are of hope for the future - and are interspersed with actual footage of the aftermath of the earthquake.
A veteran of some 50 music-related films and videos and with roles at MTV, CBS, ESPN and NBC under his belt, Jay Will has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Kanye West, Bob Sinclar, Elephant Man, Lee Scratch Perry and Vybz Kartel.
Commenting on the video, director Jay Will said; "The devastation in Haiti and the heartbreak is immeasurable. The aim of this video is to offer hope and a chance for change and recovery. The simple message is: throughout all things, one thing will remain true - that despite the tragedy, despite the struggle, despite the hardships, Haiti will rise again."
Colm Delves, Group CEO of Digicel, comments; "`Rise Again´ succeeds in being both moving and uplifting and we are delighted with the reception that it has had across the globe to date. We would like to thank everyone for their support and encourage people to log on to iTunes and purchase the song so that we can keep giving to the people of Haiti in their time of need."
Artists featured on `Rise Again´ include Shaggy; Sean Paul; Sean Kingston; Barbadian Artists, Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne and Edwin Yearwood; Trinidadian Soca Artists, Destra Garcia, David Rudder and Kes Dieffenthaller; Jamaican reggae artists, Tessanne Chin and Etana; and Haitian artiste, Belo. The track was produced by Christopher Birch.
As the single largest investor in Haiti with a total investment of over U$300 million since its launch in 2006, Digicel has over two million customers in Haiti. The Digicel Haiti Relief Fund has donated US$5 million to NGOs in Haiti to support the relief efforts and over US$600,000 has been raised by Digicel customers across the Caribbean and Central America through a text and voice donation line. Digicel also gave each of its two million customers in Haiti US$5 in free credit - totaling US$10 million.
In addition, over 60 video messages of support have been recorded by well known people such as the Fastest Man in the World, Usain Bolt; President Martinelli of Panama; West Indies legend, Sir Garfield Sobers; and many more. All videos are available to view on
www.facebook.com/helphaiti.
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