Entries tagged with "Irie Jam Radio"

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NEW YORK CITY-BASED DISC JOCKEYS/SELECTORS THE PLATINUM KIDS, LOOKING FORWARD TO 2017!

December 28th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Dancehall’s Platinum duo Platinum Kids comprising Paul (left) and Marcus Gavin.. WHAT started as a hobby turned out to be a fruitful career for sibling disc jockey/selectors Marcus and Paul Gavin, known in New York party circles as the Platinum Kids. The Manchester-born brothers host the popular Irie Fridays show on Irie Jam Radio in Queens. Their gigs range from house parties to clubs, drawing 3,000 or more fans. Recently they wrapped a five-city trip of the United States with deejay Aidonia and did gigs with Mighty Crown, Fire Links, I-Octane, Jahmiel, Konshens, and Elephant Man. Working with high-profile acts has enhanced their brand. “Being on the road with artists, we have gained the experience of crowd control, working directly with artists, artist management, and also production. It has given us exposure to different outlets, … Read entire article »

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DANCEHALL STAR KONSHENS, DONATES WATER TO FLINT, MICHIGAN!

March 7th, 2016 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— Konshens— KONSHENS has donated 100 cases of water to the city of Flint, Michigan, where a corrosive water system has affected thousands of people. The deejay told the Jamaica Observer that he heard about the developments in Flint through a friend and newscasts. He decided to help through an initiative launched by the Irie Jam radio station in Queens, New York. “I decided to chip in. I think many people making small donations like mine will really make a difference, that’s a method we should employ in Jamaica as well, instead of waiting on one man or a big company to do something. Everybody can chip in small and get things moving,” said Konshens. Reports out of Flint reveal that as many as 12,000 children may be exposed to the city’s tainted … Read entire article »

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THE NEW YORK JAMAICAN/REGGAE DIASPORA TO ASSIST STORM-RAVAGED DOMINICA!

September 6th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—- River overflows, affecting some homes along its banks, due to the recent Tropical Storm Erika in Roseau, Dominica. Streets across Dominica turned into fast-flowing rivers that swept up cars as the storm pummeled the eastern Caribbean island. From left: Consul General Herman G. LaMont (centre) with officials of Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) – Oswald Brown, Karen Wilson-Robinson, Ayesha Hinds and Irwine Clare— The Jamaican diaspora, in particular, the reggae community, is reaching out in love to support the Commonwealth of Dominica following the devastation and loss of lives caused by Hurricane Erika. Jamaica-born Irwine Clare, who is helping to mobilize support in New York, told The Sunday Gleaner, that “Queens-based Irie Jam Radio, along with Team Jamaica Bickle, will be using the upcoming Irie Jam 22nd Anniversary Festival at Roy Wilkins … Read entire article »

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NEW YORK’S IRIE JAM RADIO “RUN DI WORLD!”

June 15th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— CLARKE… the New York tri-state area have been the bread and butter for Irie Jam Radio—- FOR decades, the independent radio station has played a critical role exposing West Indian culture in the United States. One of those small entities is Irie Jam Radio, which was established in Queens, New York in 1993. The man who started Irie Jam Radio is Bobby Clarke, but he is quick to point out that he got a lot of help in the early days. “The birth of Irie Jam Radio came through the initial contribution of pioneers like Irie FM’s founder Karl Young, Clyde McKenzie, Dennis Howard, Ainsworth Higgins, Pat McKay, Milford Edwards, Deon Gordon, Hughland Pitcan, Mark Pinnock, Ouida Crawford, Louis Grant and Michael Williams…without these people there would have been no Irie Jam,” … Read entire article »

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“JAMAICA IS LOSING OUT…NOT ENOUGH BEING DONE FOR PENN RELAYS” SAYS IRWIN CLARE!

April 3rd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Not enough being done to capitalise on Penn Relays BY CONRAD HAMILTON—– ONE of the organisations associated with the famed Penn Relays, held in the United States each year, is asserting that Jamaican enterprises, as well as the Government, have failed to capitalise on the major marketing opportunities that the event provides. The Penn Relays, held in the US state of Philadelphia, is the oldest collegiate track meet in America and attracts more than 20,000 track and field … Read entire article »

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