JamWeekly Magazine

Navino debuts on US iTunes Reggae Chart peaking at number 9 with “Raw Truth” By  Lesley Hayles  | December 9, 2023 Jamaican Dancehall artist,  Navino , has been working hard throughout his career and maintained a presence with hits like “ Fulla Gyal ” on the  Richter Scale Riddim  produced by Dakrome Productions, collaborations with the legendary Beenie Man, as well as Kiprich, Anju Blaxx, Pink Boss, Jahmiel and most recently, Tajji on a track called “ Real ”, which came out in November 2023. Now, since the release of “ Raw Truth ” on Friday, December 8,  Navino  is experiencing success after over a decade when “ Chillin Time ” on the  Overproof Riddim  charted in 2011.  Though holding steadfast all these years in the industry,  Navino  hasn’t seen major success as of yet but with “ Raw Truth ” and the addition of A’Legends Productions to his already incredible team of producers, including his management at Real Live Records, h...

Dr. MichelleG wants you to Get With The Fix Written by  Lesley Hayles [Union, New Jersey – November 11, 2023] Dr. Michelle ‘ MichelleG’  Gill is a Guyanese who grew up in the US and obtained a PhD in Human Services, practicing in the field of academia, teaching at 3 universities in the Social Work Departments and is also a government Child Abuse Investigator. She runs her own non-profit organization that hosts an annual Back-To-School Drive, providing educational resources to under-privileged families and donating to Jamaica and Guyana as well. Based in New Jersey,  MichelleG  never knew she’d enter radio until calling into Roadblock Radio and speaking to DJ Banky Hype on air one day in 2014. Afterwards, she thought she’d try this and asked him if she could be a part of the station. He said yes! She co-hosted with DJ Naturalist first then Banky.  MichelleG  hasn’t looked back and has enjoyed interviewing individuals worldwide, including Morgan Heritage...

T  h e  B I o g r a p h y  o f  T  a J J I Written by  Lesley Hayles [Kingston, Jamaica –  November 7, 2023 ] Maurice Cooper, who goes by the moniker “ Tajji ”, was born in Kingston, Jamaica and grew in a garrison called Dunkirk in East Kingston on November 30. He attended the Hope Valley Experimental, Excelsior High  and  Dunoon Technical High schools. Tajji  realized he wanted to be an artist while still in  the  10th grade at Dunoon. Dancehall phenoms, Spragga Benz and Assassin, also known as Agent Sasco, were based in his community at the time and he began hanging around them. This connection motivated  Tajji  to start pursuing music as he felt like he had a message and voice to share plus writing skills that came easily to him. “ It was my comfort zone ,” says  Tajji . Bounty Killa is also a part of his musical influences.  A song called “ Top A Wi Game ”, produced by Redboom Supamix Productions, was hi...

Written by Crispy Christey Edited by  Lesley Hayles In the vibrant tapestry of the music world, there are individuals, whose passion and dedication shine like guiding stars, illuminating our path through the continually evolving landscape of melodies and rhythms. Dr. Michelle Gill, known to the world as  MichelleG , is one such luminary. In an exclusive interview with Crispy Christey for  JamWeekly Magazine, MichelleG  shares her remarkable journey, insights and the world she has created on  Get With The Fix Radio  ( GWTF ). MichelleG ’s journey through the realm of music has been a star-studded odyssey. Her platform,  GWTF Radio , has been graced by a constellation of music legends and rising stars. From Minister Marion Hall and Bugle to Morgan Heritage and Jahazeil, the list of illustrious guests is awe-inspiring.  MichelleG  has created a space where talents converge, sharing their stories with the world. The story of  GWTF  is o...

[ By  Lesley Hayles  – September 26, 2023 ] Brooklyn-born Dancehall/Hip-Hop fusion recording artiste,  Stepp_God , is stepping his way up the US iTunes Reggae Chart with “ Chosen ”. The track, produced by his label Stepplyfe Records, is a Reggae track infused with Rock melodies.  Originally released on October 9, 2022 in the Rock genre,  Stepp_God  initially used this strategy to market himself as a multi-genre musician in order to see which would be best to randomly pick up  on  his music and provide support. “ It’s a harder genre to get placed but it was all a learning process for me ,” he stated. After deciding to re-release “ Chosen ” as a Reggae song in September 2023, it debuted at number 16.  N ow,  it has  peaked at number  6  as  of  the writing of this piece. The feeling,  Stepp_God  describes as “ a rising energy I appreciate the evidence of work comin g  back to me full circle. I never ...

By   Lesley Hayles July 18, 2023 ​ ShellChapo   drops new banger, “ Come Thru ” on July 14, debuting at number 21 but peaking at number 14 on the   US  iTunes   Reggae   Charts as of July 18.   " Come Thru ” is a hot Dancehall/Afro-Pop single with lyrics that can easily be described as clean, fresh and stylistic with the flair that is all   ShellChapo ’s own. Emerging as a vital upcoming voice in Dancehall music, after the release of her EP titled ' Half Bad ' on February 6 which charted in the US,   ShellChapo   returns yet again with another thrilling single!   On “ Come Thru ”,   ShellChapo   showcases her ability to maintain the classic style of the genre while pairing it with her more modern, unique sound and edginess. “ Come Thru ” is absolutely intoxicating as   ShellChapo   delivers an incredibly charismatic performance, full of romantic come-ons and an instantly memorable hook.   The tropical produc...