BY HOWARD CAMPBELL–Observer senior writer– Hopeton Lindo has envisioned a busy year, with the ballad Heart to Heart kicking off his 2022 campaign. Released in December, the lovers rock single is part of a compilation album of the same title produced by Courtney “Blemo” Crichton, who died in January. “For 2022, I’m focusing on completing and releasing my album and other projects,” Lindo said, adding that Heart to Heart was a fulfilling project for several reasons. “I enjoy recording on all kinds of riddims. … Read entire article »

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL—Observer senior writer— JC Lodge Legacies mean just as much as hit songs for some artistes, including JC Lodge. The London-born singer is among the recipients of this year’s Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) Awards. The awardees, who were recently announced by JaRIA, will include JC Lodge for the Female Icon Award. A date for the event will be disclosed shortly. “I’m thrilled to be recognised as an artiste worthy of this prestigious award, at this point … Read entire article »

Two United States residents have been charged in connection to last week’s seizure of 21 firearms at a warehouse at the wharf in Kingston. Charged with illegal importation of firearm are Jermaine Samuel Baker, a 36-year-old chef of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Dervan Brown, a 42-year-old construction worker of the Bronx, New York. They are to appear before the Corporate Area Gun Court on Friday, March 18. Police report that on March 4, customs detected a suspicious package at … Read entire article »

Chevelle Franklyn Gospel artiste Chevelle Franklyn continues to make waves on the international scene with her ministry. She is set to appear at the upcoming International Leadership Summit (ILS) in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Bishop TD Jakes, senior pastor of the Potter’s House Ministry. Slated for March 31 to April 2, Franklyn is ticketed on the event with two-time Academy Award-winning actor, director, producer and motivational speaker Denzel Washington; New York Times bestselling author Pastor Joel Osteen; Grammy Award-winning producer … Read entire article »