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ley’s recently released single, “Brickell,”
which has garnered attention
from numerous DJs, internationally
and on the national scene.
“With an industry that is constantly
evolving, Yohan Marley is looking
to make his contribution to the music
with his creativity and ingenuity as
he continues to grow his fan base,”
Destine Media said. “’Goodbyes’ highlights
the eclectic sound and writing
style he is capable to deliver, while
connecting with persons globally.
“As Yohan sings the chorus ‘don’t
let goodbyes come to easy, just let
me know that you need me’, there is
a moment reminiscent of having to
leave a relationship or loved one,” it
added.
With the release of the single, Destine
Media said Marley has also “gifted
us with a visual to accompany the
single.”
“Goodbyes” video – directed by
Yohan Marley, produced by Michael
Zoyes, with Stylist Axi Mines – was
filmed in Miami.
“Yohan Marley remains the embodiment
of a youthful fusion of reggae,
pop and life as he takes the nex steps
in carrying on the musical legacy,”
Destine Media said.
“Goodbyes is currently available
at https://ghetto-youths-international.
lnk.to/Goodbyes.
The 24-year-old lion also
gets a nod in the Best r&b
song category for collaborating
with H.E.R. on “Slow
Down.”
Much is always made that
any nomination bearing the
name Marley gets dibs on winning.
In 2021, Skip Marley’s could
pose a triple threat.
However, with the untimely
death of Toots Hibbert, Skip’s
conquest of the reggae album
category may be uncertain.
If tradition prevails with the
passing of the icon the Academy
may deliver a compromise
endorsement who recorded
“Got To Be Touch.”
Then there is the Buju factor
.H
is “Upside Down 2020”
offered his first musical package
since his release from
prison.
Signed to a deal with Jay-Z’s
Roc Nation record label one
year after release from serving
a 7-year stint for drug-related
convictions, despite Covid-19
he received an unprecedented
amount of publicity.
That Kanye West visited
him in Jamaica amid a slew of
pandemic restrictions fans are
hoping for a tangible response
from the premiere industry
endorsers.
Since 1999 Banton has
received five nominations –
“Inna Heights,” “Friends For
Life” (2004) “Too Bad” (2007)
“Rasta Got Soul” (2010) and
the winning “Before The
Dawn” (2011).
With all the accolades
the acclaimed Gargamel has
attained from hometown fans
he probably feels deserving
of another miniature golden
gramophone.
But what about “It All
Comes Back To Love” from
BritJam Priest?
The fusion reggae veteran
was nominated in 1994 and
1997. Next year could be his
biggest yet.
So if pandemic anxieties
are already pressing, be
patient, help is coming, on
Jan. 31, 2021, this issue will
be resolved when CBS-TV
announces the winner.
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heartfelt video featuring the Dennis
Brown Family and inspiring messages
of remembrance from artists featured
on the Reggae Sunsplash 2020 lineup.
“Brown was a true Jamaican icon
and was one of the first musicians to
join the original lineup at the inaugural
Reggae Sunsplash festival in 1978,”
said Donovan White, JTB director of
tourism.
“He helped shape the festival and it
is only fitting that Reggae
Sunsplash honor
his legacy as the event
returns this year following
a 14-year hiatus,” he
added.
During his prolific
career — which began
in the late 1960s when
he was just 11 — Brown,
CD, recorded more than
75 albums and was one
of the major stars of Lovers
Rock, a subgenre of
Reggae.
According to Wikipedia,
the free online encyclopedia,
the legendary
Jamaican reggae superstar
Bob Marley cited
Brown, CD — who was
born on Feb. 1, 1957 and
died on July 1, 1999 — as
his favorite singer, dubbing
him “The Crown
Prince of Reggae.”
“And Brown would
prove influential on
future generations of
reggae singers,” Wikipedia
said.
Audiences from across the globe
tuned in to the high-energy Reggae
Sunsplash 2020 virtual festival on Nov.
27 and 28 “to enjoy can’t-miss performances
from dozens of leading Reggae
and Dancehall artists,” JTB said.
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Skip Marley and Katy Perry perform “Chained to the Rhythm” at the 59th Annual Grammy
Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. , Feb. 12, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson, fi le
Reggae Icon Dennis Brown honored ‘Goodbyes’
Jamaicans walk in front of a mural of reggae singers Denis Brown (L) and Bob Marley in
Kingston, Jamaica. Associated Press/Jorge Silva, fi le
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