JamWeekly Magazine

[ 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...

Written by  Lesley Hayles March 12, 2023 Jamaican record producer,  Killa Imij , is buzzing with his latest compilation called the  Buzzer Riddim  on the US iTunes Reggae Albums Chart. It was released to much anticipation on March 11, 2023. Sitting quite comfortably at number 2 since its release Friday night with only the late great Bob Marley himself in the top spot,  Killa Imij  is  still  very ecstatic about his placement of this project. Buzzer Riddim  was produced by  Killa Imij  himself under his  Killa Imij Records  label in collaboration with JayCrazie Records and LeadaBoss Music. Distributed by DistroKid and marketed by Ejor Media Group,  Buzzer Riddim  is a 14-track album with 13 artistes lending their voices to the beat. It features names such as Munga Honourable, Gaza Kym, Luton Fyah, Fantan Mojah, Wasp, Maestro Don, Bencil Clickstar, Javaughn Genius as well as acts like Eegle Hy, 9Grainz, Bla-Zinnoh,...

This former dancehall dagger master from  Antigua is now dancing & singing for the lord Written by  Lesley Hayles March 10, 2023 Gospel artiste  Skerrit Bwoy  is ravishing in glory as he hits the number 1 spot with his album “ Jesus Party Vol. 1 ” on the US iTunes Electronic Chart a year after its initial release. The 11-song compilation officially came out on March 4, 2022 and includes a variety of high-tempo Christian dance tracks that even atheists would enjoy.  Skerrit Bwoy  attributes this recent success due to the growing popularity of the  #JesusPartyChallenge  created by Jamaican viral dancing sensation Drip King on TikTok. The title song “ Jesus Party ” is the second track on the album and is a dance anthem for Christians to celebrate with anytime. Skerrit  Bwoy  said, “ I decided that I wanted to make it possible for Christians to have music and a place to celebrate every day. That’s when the Holy Spirit gave me the hook, ‘...

By  Lesley Hayles November 9, 2022 Desaleen James-Beech , CEO of  Beech Destinations , an affordable travel agency based in America, has been doing great things as the company embarks on sponsorships of various events. The first one being Xyclone’s annual birthday bash called  Everything Red Out . The star-studded spectacle is usually held in the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC areas in the United States but this year the Billboard recording artiste decided to have it in his island home of Jamaica.  Beech Destinations  was the travel provider for  Everything Red Out , offering not only flight and hotel accommodations but also excursions throughout the trip. Travelers from overseas who booked their trip through  Beech Destinations  to attend  Everything Red Out  were treated to rafting on the Rio  Grande  in Portland, climbing the mini falls at Blue Hole in Ocho Rios and a tour of Bamboo Bay in St Ann.  Beech ...

By   Lesley Hayles November 7, 2022 Billboard recording artiste,  Xyclone , held his  Everything Red Out  birthday party in Jamaica for the first time on Saturday, November 5, 2022 to  a resounding  success with several celebrities making grand entrances at what turned out to be a star-studded spectacle. The annual event is usually staged in the United States where he resides, mainly in the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC areas, however,  Xyclone  decided to change it up this year. Everything Red Out , the name stemming from  Xyclone  being an original member of the Spragga Benz-led RedSquare Crew, was held at the Ultimate Ultra Lounge on Holborn Road in New Kingston, a very spacious venue with an upstairs lounge area for VIPs. Top shelf liquor and food were on sale in abundance. The decor, stage and lighting were up to par and,  of course  mostly red.  Patrons came out in their numbers to a meager $1,000 admissi...