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NEW YORK’S IRIE JAM RADIO JOINS THE CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORK GROUP!

October 23rd, 2015 | Add a Comment

Bobby Clarke— FIVE months after becoming the giant Cumulus Media Network Group’s (CMNG) “reggae and Caribbean arm”, the head of Irie Jam Radio says the partnership has given the Queens, New York station a greater opportunity to expose West Indian culture to a broader audience. The Irie Jam Show, co-hosted by Dubmaster Chris and DJ Ron, airs Sundays from 8:00 pm to midnight on Radio 103.9, one of the hundreds of radio stations under the CMNG banner. Clarke, a Kingstonian who started Irie Jam 22 years ago, told Splash that the CMNG deal has helped the station move beyond its hardcore Caribbean base. “We’re now heard in different markets which gives us a bigger voice and platform. We have a full-fledged variety show that is distinctly Caribbean,” said Clarke. CMNG moved into the Caribbean market … Read entire article »

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TV’S “DANCEHALL’S GOT TALENT” COMES TO NEW YORK CITY!

August 26th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston— Nikki Z to host upcoming talent show. Production on Dancehall’s Got Talent, a new television show scheduled to air in October, starts Friday in New York City. It will be broadcast on OmniPresent Media and OPM Digital Network. The show’s publicist, Malaika Lepine, says its objective is to expose new talent. “It gives opportunities for upcoming talent to really showcase and represent their culture in a way all reggae and dancehall music lovers can enjoy.” The 18-episode series will be hosted by Nicole ‘Nikki Z’ Duhaney. There are three judges: singer Ed Robinson, Irie Jam Radio’s DJ Roy and fashion personality Dougie Platinum. Dancehall’s Got Talent was created by LA Wright and Kevin Beswick who are also executive producers along with Irie Jam’s Bobby Clarke. The winner receives US$5,000 and a recording contract. … Read entire article »

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DJ ROY, RORY, WEE POW, AND MIGHTY CROWN TO RECEIVE “ICONS OF SOUL SOUND SYSTEM AWARDS” IN NEW YORK CITY, JUNE 7!

May 21st, 2014 | Add a Comment

The 12th staging of Icons of Soul, which takes place on June 7 at the Rochdale Village Community Center in Jamaica, Queens, New York, will see Stone Love’s selectors Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell and Rory; Mighty Crown from Japan and DJ Roy from Road International being recognised for their contribution to the Jamaican music/sound system industry. They will receive the Icons of Soul Sound System Ambassador Award. “These sound system stalwarts have paid their dues to the industry and made their mark. It is only fitting that we recognise their contributions” said event promoter Mikey Sterling. Also to be honored are Guyanese DJ Tony Samuels and Jamaican DJ Glamour Wayne who will also be recognised for their contribution to the music. Stone Love, which celebrated 41 years in the business last year, has done it with … Read entire article »

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SHAGGY LAUNCHES NEW REGGAE LABEL BASED IN KINGSTON AND NEW YORK!

July 10th, 2012 | Add a Comment

By Patricia Meschino, New York—– Shaggy (center) performs at the launch party for his Ranch Entertainment label with Beenie Man (right) and Roy “DJ Roy” Walters of Irie Jam Radio, 93.5 FM, New York City (left). (Photo: Roland Hyde) Shaggy, (b. Orville Burrell), 43, is Jamaica’s best selling living artist. His press materials say he’s sold 20 million albums worldwide (Nielsen-Soundscan has him selling 8.9 million in the U.S.); yet selling records isn’t the top priority at Shaggy’s … Read entire article »

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