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JUNIOR REID TO LAUNCH HIS “ONE BLOOD REGGAE FESTIVAL” IN JUNE 2018!
By Curtis Campbell— Junior Reid— Reggae legend Junior Reid, is looking forward to host the first staging of his One Blood Reggae Festival in 2018. According to the veteran artist who has had much success internationally, the festival is the brainchild of his ambition to give back to the music industry. He also stated that his recently held birthday celebration concert was a means of testing his promotional skills. “We will now convert my earth strong party to a … Read entire article »
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JUNIOR REID TRIUMPHANTLY RETURNS TO LONDON AFTER TEN YEARS!
Junior Reid performs ‘Foreign Mind’— When Junior Reid appeared on the Legends Of Reggae shows at the O2 venues in the United Kingdom late last month, it was the first time in 10 years since the singer performed in that country. He said the break was worth it as he took the opportunity to get reacquainted with old fans and win new ones. “It benefit mi career an’ mi album. All the CDs sell off an’ wi do two interviews on BBC, one with David Rodigan an’ the pirate station dem loving it too,” Reid told the Jamaica Observer. I-Octane, Marcia Griffiths and Freddie McGregor were the other artists on the Legends Of Reggae shows which took place at O2 venues in Manchester, Brixton and London. The Manchester show was reportedly the weakest of the … Read entire article »
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PATRICK “THRILLY” REID, OLDER BROTHER TO JUNIOR REID, DIES AT 55!
Junior Reid— Patrick Sutherland Reid, older brother of singer Junior Reid and a key member of his JR Productions, died last Tuesday. Popularly known as ‘Thrilly’, he died from complications of hypertension at Medical Associates in Kingston at age 55. “Is a great loss, Thrilly was mi bes’ friend. Somebody mi coulda always talk to,” Reid told the Jamaica Observer .Raised in the Waterhouse area of Kingston, Thrilly Reid was also an independent producer who worked with artistes from his community. He is the second of Reid’s brother to die. Their younger sibling, Leighton ‘Grammy’ Reid, passed away several years ago. Patrick Sutherland ‘Thrilly’ Reid is survived by 11 children and eight grandchildren. His funeral service is scheduled for May 15 at a location to be announced. … Read entire article »
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MIGHTYFUL13 RECORDS BENEFITS FROM DEAL WITH VPAL DISTRIBUTION!
Fitzroy Francis (left) and Zanadu—- Having worked with a number of artists as manager since the 1980’s, Fitzroy Francis knows how critical it is to secure proper distribution. Four years ago, he launched Mightyful13 Records in New York City. Immediately, he established a distribution deal with VPAL, an affiliate of VP Records. Francis said the bond has worked wonders for his fledgling company. It allows his artists to tap into the parent company’s extensive network. “The deal with VPAL is very beneficial to the label in many ways because it enhance the building of the brand Mightyful13 Records worldwide. With VP as a renowned label for reggae, it surely boosts the artist’s profile by placing their name on the digital network and also makes the products available in places it would never be,” Francis … Read entire article »
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JUNIOR REID REPORTEDLY PULLED GUN AND ASSAULTED A SOUND SYSTEM SELECTOR, FOR NOT PLAYING HIS SONG!
Junior Reid could be facing some legal troubles after assaulting a sound system selector/disc jockey for not playing his music. Sources told us that Reid and his entourage turned up at a dancehall session where DJ Wessy Wessy was playing and asked him to play one of his new songs. The DJ refused to play the song and that resulted in a heated argument between himself and the veteran reggae singer. Sources say Junior Reid pulled a gun and assaulted the disc jockey before leaving the venue. It’s unclear if a police report was filed but Wessy released a voicenote calling Junior Reid an extinct artist who need to cut his locks. “Somebody will find you and cut your locks,” he said. “I don’t owe you any favors. You’re an extinct artist who need … Read entire article »
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“ME STILL AH DO THE WORKS” DECLARES JUNIOR REID!
Pop star Rihanna and Junior Reid at his album launch at Haus Nightclub in New York City, on November 22.— With weeks to go before 2015 ends, the Jamaica Observer reaches out in this tri-weekly slot to entertainment personalities for their views on what the year meant to them.MUCH of the past three years has seen Junior Reid working on his first album in over a decade. Titled Junior Reid: The Living Legend, it was finally released in August. The singer launched the set at Haus Nightclub in New York City on November 22. Barbadian pop star Rihanna stopped by to show some love.For Reid, who has recorded hit songs with pop acts like Alicia Keys, The Game, and M I M S, it was a pleasant surprise. “Mi was jus’ happy fi … Read entire article »
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JUNIOR REID HEADLINES “DUBAI REGGAE FESTIVAL” FOR NOVEMBER 7!
Junior Reid– ROOTS singer Junior Reid is the headliner for the inaugural Dubai Reggae Festival which takes place on November 7 in the oil-rich city. Reid will launch his Junior Reid: The Living Legend album two days before the event. Singer Wayne Wonder, who has previously performed in Dubai on the popular Reggae Beachfest shows, is also confirmed for the festival. So too Barbadian soca artist Rupee, Jamaican deejay Rasta Rocket, and Kriss Darling of Kenya, one of Africa’s leading reggae acts. DJ Justin (Justin Morin), a Jamaican sound system selector who lives in Dubai, is also part of the festival. Kenya Don, the promoter responsible for introducing reggae/dancehall to Dubai, was the man behind Beachfest which was first held in 2013. He described the Dubai Reggae Festival as an expansion of Beachfest. “It’s a blessing to do … Read entire article »
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GOOD VIBES AT JUNIOR REID’S ALBUM LAUNCH IN KINGSTON!
Top: Junior Reid answers a few questions at Tuesday’s launch of his latest album. Sharing the moment is the evening’s host, radio personality Rosie Murray. (PHOTOS: GARFIELD ROBINSON) Bottom: Pashon Minott (Sugar’s daughter) poses with Junior Reid, after receiving copy of “The Living Legend”– ON his first studio album in 12 years, singer Junior Reid said he tried to bridge the generation gap between traditional roots-reggae and the contemporary pop market that has embraced his sound. If the diverse audience at Tuesday’s launch of Junior Reid: The Living Legend is a yardstick, he accomplished that as tributes to the veteran artist came from elders and youth at his Crescent Court Guest House in Kingston. The 20-song set blends roots-reggae songs like Same Boat with uptempo, radio-friendly numbers such as Love You Back, the album’s lead … Read entire article »
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JUNIOR REID TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “THE LIVING LEGEND” AUGUST 25!
REID… the video will be released a week before the album is officially released.— AUGUST 25 is the release date for Junior Reid: The Living Legend, a 19-song album from the veteran roots singer. The set will be launched with a listening party at Reid’s Crescent Court guest house in St Andrew. “We plan to stream the album release party, it’s going to be a great night of entertainment,” Reid said. ‘The Living Legend’ is the 52-year-old Reid’s 17th album and first in over 10 years. It contains songs like Love You Back, Never Let You Go, This Generation (with Sizzla), Same Boat, Lonely Girl and Never Too Rough which features Julian Marley. Several producers worked on the album including Reid, his son Adoney and Lynford ‘Fatta’ Marshall. The durable Reid, whose career started in 1978 … Read entire article »
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JUNIOR REID RECALLS THE INSPIRATION FOR “ONE BLOOD!”
By Howard Campbell— Junior Reid— SINCE leaving Black Uhuru in 1985, Junior Reid had spent considerable time out of Jamaica and had not had a massive hit song in his homeland during that period. He broke that drought with One Blood. The 1990 cry for unity among warring factions throughout the world has become his signature, winning him fans among a new generation of dancehall and hip hop diehards. One Blood has been sampled by hip hop acts like Wu Tang Clan and The Game, and is a rallying cry for ghetto youth in Jamaica. “One Blood a reggae anthem, nuh matter wha’ nobody waan sey. Is like the song jus’ a release,” Reid, 52, said in a recent interview with the Sunday Observer. He recalled being in England in late 1989 and observing the … Read entire article »
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