Entertainment

Nevers adds flavour to sitcom

US-based, Jamaican actor Courtney Nevers is in Los Angeles, California, where he will be joining the cast of Arnold's Caribbean Pizza, an American sitcom with Jamaican flavour, to film the final two episodes of the first season.

Ding Dong 'pulls it up'

FIFTEEN years ago, Ding Dong topped local charts with his solo hit Badman Forward Badman Pull Up . It changed his life forever.

Acts encourage Jamaican athletes to shine

WITH the hope of inspiring Jamaican athletes participating in Olympic Games in Tokyo, which begins today, artistes Teejay, Onsound Mynd, Jdart and Tanzanian act Shatti have recorded Shine.

Mr Peppa returns with Nuh Worry

MUCH hasn't been heard of Mr Peppa in recent times. The deejay — who dented the the charts in the early 2000s with songs, including Talk and Gangsta Guerilla — returns with Nah Worry.

Ginjah works wonders in LA

With a new album out, Ginjah has found it tough doing in-concert promotion due to the novel coronavirus. But on June 26, he got an opportunity to plug Ginjah The Reggae Soul Man at a high-profile event in Los Angeles.

An Intence moment

In-demand deejay Intence chronicles his life experiences on the five-track EP Wounded, released by VP Records today.He not only addresses relationships and hardcore life, but tones it down with the 'one-drop' reggae song, Nobody Knows.

9 Tymes is Grateful

With the moniker 9 Tymes, this emerging dancehall artiste says determination is his way of life.

Marcellus cries for the poor

EMERGING deejay Marcellus says he is no stranger to poverty. According to him, he witnesses its effects every day.

Rizk starts summer vibes

Miss Bliss is the latest single by singer Rizk. The song is a fusion of Latin-pop elements and relatable fun lyrics.

Big Mountain to share Freedom

Big Mountain will give a peek into their upcoming album Freedom , during a listening party scheduled for Anchor Recording studio in Kingston tomorrow, starting at 5:00 pm.

'Cherry' still ripe after 50 years

AS a musician with countless recording sessions to his name, Ibo Cooper is qualified to speak about the key ingredients needed for a hit song. Great lyrics and arrangement are two of them; another is magic.

Mr Easy goes hard on protocols

Mr Easy is urging members of the public to wear masks and observe the necessary health protocols, as this would reduce the uptick in COVID-19 figures. He, however, believes that the decision to vaccinate should remain a personal choice.

It's Prince Pankhi's time

Rastafari has been a way of life for Prince Pankhi for more than 30 years. The singjay, who is an original member of Capleton's David House camp, continues to fly the roots banner on his latest projects.

Eric still blooms with Cherry Oh Baby

IT was while on a painting job that the melody of Cherry Oh Baby popped into Eric Donaldson's consciousness. One of reggae's most enduring songs, the seven-time winner of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition names it as his all-time favourite.

Festival Showdown

The Jamaica Observer's Entertainment Desk concludes its series on the Jamaica Festival Song Competition which is marking its 55th anniversary milestone.