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Local organizations join forces to promote student awareness



Give Back Jamaica (GBJ) and Blakkwuman22 Music will collaborate at Whitfield Primary School on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, to inspire and uplift young students by facilitating interactions with reggae and dancehall artists who can impart their experiences, wisdom, and positive messages.



In 2025, the team will visit schools in Kingston, St. Catherine, Clarendon, and Manchester as part of the GBJ Artist Voice-Up Program. During their visits, they will read, recite, and encourage students to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of family values, diversity, and global community needs through the educational and entertaining aspects of reading.



Their first stop at Whitfield Primary School will honor the late principal Karen Powell who collapsed and died February 21, 2025. They will also collaborate with Winsome Wishes for KIDS (WWKIDS), an advocate of Graphogame and whose mission is to promote equity in classrooms for all children regardless of learning abilities.



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The team will engage in constructive discussions with students, teachers, and local volunteers on topics including early childhood experiences and cultural differences and similarities that promote positive behaviors. The focus will be on addressing common misconceptions about reggae and dancehall artists, character development, leadership, community engagement, the importance of education, and expressing gratitude.


"This collaboration benefits all organizations involved," stated Hopeton Brown, GBJ president. "Our efforts are crucial. We must prepare our children for the future. We will commit our time and effort to provide mentoring for our youth. It is important to guide them early to prevent future difficulties. Our goal is to ensure that no child is left behind, and that is why we are here."





Blakkwuman22 Music will provide musicians who have a deep passion for Jamaica and a commitment to promoting peace and community building. WWKIDS will invite Jamaican authors to read to the children and engage them in interactive sessions aimed at encouraging self-expression, confidence, and memory retention. Additionally, GBJ, through its Kickers Club program, will donate up to 50 pairs of school shoes to students in need.


About Give Back Jamaica

Give Back Jamaica is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 that achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2021. Since its inception, the organization has collaborated with over 50 Jamaican primary schools and remains committed to enhancing the lives of school children. It promotes educational and community development through innovative programs and strategic partnerships. Our mission is to empower the youth of Jamaica by providing them with the necessary tools and support to build a brighter future.


About Blakkwuman22 Music

Blakkwuman22 Music is an independent Record Label, Publishing House and Music Distribution Company, owned and operated by recording artist Karamanti.



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BOOK CLUB PICS: GET YOUR GROOVE ON WITH THESE ...




For all of you trying to master REGGAE on the strings check out these book club additions. Trying to get all our bases covered we found 4 books that will inspire your creative expression on the strings what ever those instruments are!




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1)  The Reggae & Ska Guitar Book: Learn Authentic Rhythm & Lead Guitar Parts for Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, Dub & More

The Reggae & Ska Guitar Book is a one-of-a-kind guide to the guitar styles at the heart of reggae. In fact, it’s is a chronological guide to the development of reggae through the decades and shows how to play its many sub-genres with authentic, stylistically accurate guitar parts.

Your journey includes scheduled stops at:

Ska, the early years – how American R&B combined with elements of calypso and mento

Rocksteady – the bridge between the original ska and later reggae eras

Reggae – the emergence of seminal groups including Bob Marley & The Wailers

Dub – how versions or “doubles” creatively expanded the sound of reggae

Ska revival – explore the sounds of The Specials, Madness, The Selecter and more

The Third Wave – Ska's California-based revival, with bands like Reel Big Fish, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Sublime

Lovers Rock – reggae surfaces again, combining the sweet melodic soul of Motown with laidback Jamaican grooves

Going Full Circle – how reggae influenced artists such as Paul Simon, Eric Clapton and The Police

Dancehall and Beyond – fusing island musical sensibilities with hip-hop, dancehall adopted a new type of reggae drum groove that has influenced countless contemporary pop records ever since




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2)  Reggae Grooves for Electric Bass

This book provides guidance for the bassist as well as the percussionist and rhythm guitarist on creating individual reggae grooves. The numerous challenging 2 and 4-measure rhythm patterns make a great rhythm reading workout, and the advice the author provides on equipment selection and rhythmic styles will be appreciated by the whole band. Includes access to online audio featuring a full rhythm section both with and without the bass part, so you can jam as part of the group. Written in both standard notation and tablature.





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3)  Reggae Bass Book/Online Audio

(Bass Builders). The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic grooves and riddims, standard notation & tab, and more. The audio is accessed online and features 47 full-demo tracks.





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3)  Reggae Bass Book/Online Audio


Learn to play like Bob Marley and unlock the rhythmic pulse of Jamaica with 'Reggae Ukulele For Beginners'!


• Essential Rhythmic Reggae Strumming
• How to Play Reggae Ukulele Chords
• Fully Illustrated with Chords Diagrams
• Step-By-Step Instructions for Complete Beginners
• Top Tips for Mastering Reggae on the Ukulele


Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of authentic reggae rhythms, chord progressions, and iconic song arrangements tailored specifically for the ukulele. From the laid-back skank of Bob Marley classics to the upbeat energy of Toots and the Maytals, each lesson is designed to immerse you in the rich heritage and distinctive sound of reggae music.




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DONT FORGET - WE HAVE A GREAT VIDEO PLAYLIST !


 

Just a friendly reminder family that this playlist holds fresh "outta in di" streets tracks plus BOSS HIT LIST  add on's. It is great to kick back to and watch, so go ahead tap on the images and we will take you there!




Hey family check out one of the videos right now. It was newly added to BOSS HIT LIST Top 5 Tracks of the Week run by >> DJ FATTA ICON<<< during all his LIVE presentations. Hit that >> GO BUTTON << and enjoy !!!!








Make sure when you are in the RADIO LOUNGE, to check on this video  playlist of current HOT tracks that are running through the station. Or you can find direct links at the top/bottom of each of our web site pages.









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MONSOON IS SITTING PRETTY ON A BRAND NEW RIDDIM ... YOU MUST CHECK IT OUT!


 

MONSOON and his band STORM have been thrilling audiences, SHYRICK NATION and dj FATTA ICON with his unique dancehall style for a long time now, so it is a real pleasure to drop some MONSOON freshness on this news reel for you to check out!  He is joined by some exceptional talent all of them sitting pretty on the  Assertive Mindset Riddim produced by Plover Avenue Music.




Tracklist:

Dada-Khoon – Rich Life(Clean)
Dada-Khoon – Rich Life(Radio Edit)
Pepe Dan – Nah Leave(Clean)
Pepe Dan – Nah Leave(Radio Edit)
Zylan – Golden(Clean)
Zylan – Golden(Radio Edit)
Monsoon – Nuh Affi Like Me
Wakka Don – Assertive Mindset Version





PLOVER AVENUE MUSIC is a Reggae * Dancehall * DC * music production and publishing company. To check out more of their work hit the image below and check them out on Youtube.





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HAVE YOU BEEN PATIENT FOR THIS RIDDIM?



I'VE BEEN PATIENT RIDDIM  produced by iOne Productions is a small 3 track EP that is bigggggg on great sound and a lovely addition to your playlist if you have been PATIENT  for a tack with a smooth sophisticated sound! Hit that >> GO BUTTON<< and take a listen!



Tracklist:


Thamara Songbird St. Bernard – I Feel Free

A#keem – I’ve Been Patient

iOne Productions – I’ve Been Patient Instrumental



A#KEEM : Attacking the industry with uplifting musical content, A#keem intends to affect a permanent and positive change with his music. Born June 14th 1989, Akeem David Abraham, also known as A#keem, is an Urban Reggae artist residing in the Spice Isle, formally named Grenada. 



A#keem is experiencing growth in his career, blazing the national radio airwaves, aquiring spots on some of the largest national events held in Grenada, sharing stages with names like, Ashanti, JaRule, Kes, Sizzla Kalonji, and more, also earning collaborations with artistes and producers from Jamaica, London, Antigua, Germany, Trinidad and still has a lot more in store. On his mission to affect permanent and positive change with his music, A#keem is headed for eminent success.


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THAMARA SONGBIRD St BERNARD     Known on the musical front as the Songbird, St. Bernard has been producing inspirational music over the years while representing Grenada on several occasions sharing the musical stage with a number of international, regional and local entertainers. 






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OH WHAT A SWEET TUNE WE HAVE FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT!

 



You had better have your dentist on standby before you check out this track, it's full of SUGA,  produced by LAN LAWD  Records. Go ahead family hit that >> GO BUTTON<< and enjoy!!!




Sailing towards the stars from the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia, singer-songwriter Nelson Serieux's Reggae alias is LAN LAWD. Brought up by a music teacher, his mother, Serieux lept into multi-instrumentalism early in life. Writing songs soon became a second language, taking inspiration from his island's natural vibes and  experiences from around the world. 




After winning the Best New Artist in a nationwide competition in 2010, he moved to New York and later found himself in Miami to up his creative game. Taking in his sunny sonic surroundings, he's crafted a unique offering in the Caribbean space, exemplified on his EP Rise. Soon after getting to Florida, Serieux met friend and oft collaborator, Grammy-winning producer Nicko Rebel.



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KEEK KEEK WILL GET YOUR FINGAZ SNAPPING!


 

We have a lively dancehall beat for you here family. Loads of fun but with an advisory, so if you are not offended by a few colored words  go ahead and hit that >> GO BUTTON<< and check it out "Keek Keek"  produced by West Bank Records 2025 !



Space Brainzzz has always been a lover of music throughout his younger age he experimented with dancing and became a beacon in the rural Browns Town St. Ann arena as a dancer and represented his community in various competitions throughout the country. 


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Still a lover of music he began to pursue writing and eventually recording whist building and owning his craft as a recording artiste. Space Brainzzz is looking to raise the bar in the dancehall genre by being consistent and being creative in his expressions in order to portray authentic dancehall music that will captivate any audience and that anyone can relate to. Stay tune on the journey and keep it Locked for more  Space Brainzzz upcoming work.



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