Calvin Klein, WWE, DAZN Make This #ReggaeFriday; Plus 14 Reggae Films, Golf In Puerto Rico, Review of Jaz Elise + Charly Black And More
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Happy Friday. It's time slip away into the weekend now and get those Caribbean vibes going on now. Where's the rum? Let's get started.
Nothing Comes Between Koffee and Her K...Calvins
Calvin Klein goes back to the brand's roots for the spring 2021 campaign, photographing and filming today's most empowering leaders and influencers in iconic logo underwear and authentic CK denim. Reggae music darling and Grammy Award winner Koffee is included. Watch the promotional video HERE or click on the image below:
The company tapped photographer Mario Sorrenti and director Terence Nance, who used movement and dialogue as the theme that shaped their visuals. Rather than looking to world-renowned supermodels to show off the breathable Air Fx Tech intimates and gender-neutral jeans and tanks, this "Blank Canvas" photo series moves Calvin Klein in the right direction, introducing fans to the emerging game changers that should be on everyone's radar right now. Koffee is featured in the video and two key art images below.
Even though you likely already know Koffee, Grammy-nominated Megan Thee Stallion and Jacob Elordi, for his roles in Euphoria and The Kissing Booth, it's worth brushing up on the accolades of the rest of the cast of the musicians, skaters, storytellers, activists, and dancers featured in Calvin Klein's "Blank Canvas" campaign. It includes Anthony Ramos, Janaya Future Khan, Skate Collective Queer Skate LA, Rina Sawayama, Sage Elsesser, and Vinson Fraley.
J Balvin Gets In The Ring With Canelo and DAZN
J Balvin released the first single from his upcoming album with a bang. Literally.
The Colombian star took to the boxing ring, alongside pal and boxer Canelo Alvarez, to perform the new "Ma' G" for the first time prior to the Canelo/Avni Yildrim fight at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami last Saturday night (Feb. 27). Watch the 6-minute Canelo performance and walk-in by clicking HERE or the image below:
The official music video for "Ma' G" was filmed in Balvin’s hometown of Medellín, and the song marks a return to Balvin’s rap roots. "Ma' G" is Balvin’s first song since "Un Día," last year’s collab with Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and Tainy.
The track was released alongside a merch collection with 747 and La Plaga Invade that includes a varsity jacket, hoodie and, of course, masks. Watch the "Ma' G" video by clicking HERE or the image below:
Bad Bunny's Taking His WWE Championship Everywhere, Even Live 'SNL' Performances
The WWE is no stranger to cross-promotional events involving people from well outside the world of professional wrestling. Remember when Drew Carey participated in the Royal Rumble and somehow managed to last longer than other, actual wrestlers on the roster? Or how about when Donald Trump came in and beat up Vince McMahon?
Recently, reggaeton fans were delighted to see Bad Bunny win the 24/7 championship in a hilarious sequence of events — and he flaunted the belt during a night of Saturday Night Live performances, which included a duet with Rosalia.
That's right, the belt Bad Bunny was holding on 'SNL' the night he performed with Rosalia is actually his.
That's according to the "official" WWE storyline, which saw Bad Bunny backstage in an interview with Damian Priest. R-Truth ended up getting caught unaware by Akira Tozawa, and then Priest smashed Tozawa's face against a crate, knocking him unconscious. He then invited the "Dakiti" singer to pin Tozawa, which Bunny did, making him the WWE's new 24/7 champion.
It seems like he's bringing the belt with him everywhere, even when he's performing on another TV engagement entirely. Although he wasn't holding the belt while singing La Noche de Anoche with Rosalia, he was rocking the "anytime, anywhere" belt in another one of the night's songs, "Te Deseo Lo Mejor." Watch his performance by clicking HERE or the image below:
Puerto Rico Bondholders Cheer Deal Paving Way to End Bankruptcy
Puerto Rico’s nearly four-year bankruptcy took a step forward as it reached a tentative deal with creditors to reduce the $18.8 billion of debt backed by the central government, giving hope the island could exit its insolvency in 2021 after natural disasters, political turmoil and the coronavirus stalled the process.
Since this announcement, I have noticed a slight life in home purchases on the island through my alerts on Zillow.
While the pact would lower Puerto Rico’s debt to $7.4 billion and brings together competing bondholder groups and bond insurers holding more than 60% of its debt, it will need court approval. Governor Pedro Pierluisi doesn’t support the plan as he and the island’s legislature oppose any cuts to public employee pensions, which a federally-appointed oversight board is seeking.
Still, the agreement moves forward the largest municipal bankruptcy in history and drove up the price of the island’s bonds. The oversight board aims to receive court approval of the plan in the fall and conclude Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy by the end of 2021. That would help enable the commonwealth to grow its economy and increase jobs on the island.
Optimism For Caribbean Tourism Later This Year: CTO Panel
The next few months may not be great, but there’s plenty of optimism about a strong fourth quarter and a solid 2022 tourism season for the Caribbean. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) held a live Facebook chat on February 24 with a panel of experts. Most agreed that things are looking up, and that the final three months of 2021 could see a serious rebound for travel to the region.
The second half of the year looks quite promising, said Carol Johnson, Senior Principal Client Partner at Tripadvisor. “Sixty eight per cent of consumers are planning an international vacation. We’re also seeing people want to take more than one trip internationally. That creates a wonderful climate for the Caribbean to go in and tap into to this pent-up demand.”
Johnson said US demand for travel is definitely looking up. “Nearly half of all the travel bookings are for international destinations. And travel booking for trips three months out is growing fast. The number of users looking at stays 90 days out and up have increased 50% since December.”
Eric Bowman, Executive Editor at TravelPulse in the U.S., said he’s talked with agents and feels the fourth quarter of this year will be good. “There’s a potential for Q3 to pick up a little bit, depending on the restrictions and when they get lifted and how that plays with the vaccine, but for 2021 I think it’s a fourth quarter bounce back and hopefully sunnier times in 2022.”
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Plan Your Next Golf Outing To Puerto Rico
It was an exceptional week for Puerto Rico on the world golf stage last week. Island native Rafa Campos played brilliantly during the PGA TOUR's Puerto Rico Open that concluded this past Sunday (Feb. 28), and the United States Golf Association welcomed the Puerto Rico Golf Association into its network of Allied Golf Associations (AGA), becoming the 59th AGA and first outside of the 50 United States.
Puerto Rico is home to 18 courses – with new ones planned – world-class beaches, dozens of resorts, thousands of restaurants, and is traveler friendly. As the air hub of the Caribbean, a top Airbnb destination, and a bilingual Island that requires no passport for U.S. citizens, it is ideally suited for invigorating escapes.
The plethora of health and safety protocols in place enabled the world-class golf tournament and Island to continue their long-standing partnership, mirroring the positive emerging trends in Puerto Rico.
Course designers represented on the Island include Tom and George Fazio, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Rees Jones, Tom Kite, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and his son Robert Trent Jones, Jr. All are open to the public, and many are amenities of beautiful resorts, including Royal Isabela; Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino; The St. Regis Bahia Beach; Wyndham Grand Rio Mar; Palmas del Mar; Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; and Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve.
Royal Caribbean Introduces New Short Caribbean Sailings
Royal Caribbean International is offering all-new short Caribbean sailings in 2022-23 on eight ships from five ports. Bookings have opened February 24. Here’s the rundown:
(1) Freedom of the Seas will sail three- and four-night cruises from Miami to Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
(2) Independence of the Seas will continue to sail three- and four-night getaways from Port Canaveral to The Bahamas, with full-day visits in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay.
(3) Liberty of the Seas will sail from Fort Lauderdale on alternating three- and four-night winter voyages to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Grand Bahama Island.
(4) Mariner of the Seas will continue sailing from Port Canaveral through the winter, now with southbound four- and five-night cruises to the Western Caribbean and Perfect Day at CocoCay.
(5) Brilliance of the Seas will set sail from Tampa for the winter season to operate a mix of four- and five-night Western Caribbean itineraries with select four-night sailings to Nassau and Key West.
(6) Rhapsody of the Seas will sail four- and five-night sailings from Tampa to Cozumel and Grand Cayman in the spring and early fall. In the heart of summer, it will operate seven-night cruises visiting Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.
(7) Adventure of the Seas will return to Galveston for the winter season to sail four- and five-night Western Caribbean itineraries to Cozumel and Costa Maya.
(8) Grandeur of the Seas will move to Galveston for the summer in 2022, following the ship’s first winter season cruising from Barbados. The four- and five-night itineraries from the Lonestar State will visit Costa Maya and Cozumel.
If you are an experienced travelers, then you know the priority number one will be to flee the port as soon as the ship hits the port of call. Ports at the destinations is never the most appealing or attractive. Plan ahead and research "must see" locations at each location ahead of your travel.
14 Films To Watch Between Now And Next Reggae Month
Jamaica is globally known as the Reggae mecca of the world, a must-see travel and tourism destination, and home to some of the tastiest eats of the Western Hemisphere. In case you missed it, February is Reggae Month, too. With the focus of Reggae Month 2021 on “edutainment,” Essence presented 14 films that go beyond the view of Jamaica as simply a place to get away and center the contributions Jamaican people have given to the world. I urge you (and myself) to add these to our watch list as we remain in self-quarantine.
1. The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry (2008), trailer is HERE
An iconic look at one of the most vital influences on the music of Bob Marley, The Clash, and The Beastie Boys — The Upsetter is a must-add watch to any true cinephile’s queue. Narrated by Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro, this film chronicles the innovative architect behind The Black Ark and dub music pioneer. The Upsetter will hook viewers as it showcases the birth and growth of reggae.
2. The Harder They Come (1972), trailer is HERE
A classic staple in Jamaican cinema if there ever was one, The Harder They Come is said to have “brought reggae to the world.” One would be hard to argue with that when you have such a captivating character as Jimmy Cliff. The beautiful visuals captured by Perry Henzell and cinematographers Peter Jessop, David McDonald, and Franklyn St. Juste reached international acclaim, making this one of the most important films from the Caribbean that you should watch with loved ones in your pod.
3. Sprinter (2018), trailer is HERE and features Usain Bolt, Lorraine Touissant, David Alan Grier (below)
A sports drama that mirrored the life of Olympic icon Usain Bolt, Sprinter revolved around an athlete going through family issues. Dale Elliott plays Akeem Sharp, a teen burdened by an unstable father and an unruly older brother, who hopes that track-and-field can reunite him with his mother. A harrowing film that boasts Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith as executive producers, this film also won awards for Best Narrative Feature and the Audience Award at the 2018 American Black Film Festival.
4. The Story of Lovers Rock (2011), trailer HERE
If you’ve been loving Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series, then you already know how much Lovers Rock meant to would-be raggas and certified Rastas. The romantic reggae genre is a uniquely Black British sound, and The Story of Lovers Rock is told by those who lived and developed those legendary sound clashes. With Dennis Bovell, Janet Kay, and more transporting us back to the late ‘70s and ‘80s, we are witnesses to riots, racial tension, and biases that could do little to mute the sound systems of these big chune creators.
5. Made in Jamaica (2006), trailer is HERE
Jérôme Laperrousaz’s documentary about Jamaica’s music dives beneath the surface to give an unfiltered look at some of the country’s most dynamic reggae and Dancehall artists. Made in Jamaica was a huge ting when it hit the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival, as the live performances and confessional tales by Capleton, Brick and Lace, and more, made this film critically acclaimed for all the right reasons. If you’ve never been to downtown Kingston, Made in Jamaica will give you a tour like never before.
6. Klash (1995), trailer is HERE and features Giancarlo Esposito, Jasmine Guy, Ninja Man, Mad Cobra, and Shabba Ranks (below)
Flowers must be given to Giancarlo Esposito and Jasmine Guy for their venture into the world of Jamaican gangsterism and Dancehall culture. Bill Parker’s 1995 feature film is often overlooked in many lists, but there is a cheekiness to Klash, reflected in the duo’s performance as an American photographer (Esposito) and a gangster in a gown (Guy). The movie also features performances by reggae legends Ninja Man, Mad Cobra, and Shabba Ranks. Despite Jasmine Guy’s chaka-chaka accent, this is one to watch for those who enjoy good vibes on screen.
7. Champion Sound (2010), trailer is HERE
From the 1950s to the 1990s, the sound system has been the end-all, be-all when it comes to the growth of reggae music anywhere. In 2010’s Champion Sound, the documentary zones in on the beginnings of the culcha in the U.K. Featuring some of the all-time greatest tunes and groundbreaking interviews with pioneers like JB International, Jad Baddis, El Paso, and the aforementioned stars above, Champion Sound is told by the founders for the generations of sound controllers who’ve arrived since.
8. Rockers (1978), trailer is HERE
Originally intended to be a documentary, the style and sounds of Rockers blossomed into a full-length feature and showed reggae culture at its peak. Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace was authentically himself in front of Theodoros Bafaloukos’ camera and caught many important moments in then-real-time. From including Kiddus I’s recording of “Graduation In Zion” to bringing audiences into the hallowed hallways of Harry J Studios, where roots reggae artists like Bob Marley cut dub plates, Rockers is great and should be at the top of your Watch Party playlist.
9. Marley (2012), trailer is HERE
Containing the life and musical career of Bob Marley on celluloid is a rare treat, given the maestro’s story and impact on world music. Made with the support of the Marley family, this documentary by Kevin Macdonald features rare and intimate moments that endeared Marley to a legion of music and cannabis lovers. Beautifully shot and filled to the brim with jewels of knowledge, Marley is the definitive account of the Jamaican global icon, with an immersive dive into his roots and timeless music.
10. Holding On To Jah (2011), trailer is HERE
What’s a celebration of Reggae Month without a project about Rastafarian culcha? Holding On To Jah is a fascinating look into the origin of roots reggae and how the Rasta impacted the genre. In alignment with Marley, the Roger Landon Hall-directed project is important in its own right, mainly thanks to the color and commentary from a range of well-known Rastas. Holding On To Jah is a film that is must-see for anyone who wants to dig beneath the surface and learn all they can about Rastafarianism.
11. The Mighty Quinn (1989), trailer is HERE and features Denzel Washington, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Robert Townsend (below)
Is it time to go back into Denzel Washington’s IMDb and celebrate some of his lesser known films? I say yes. Filmed in Jamaica by Carl Schnekel, The Mighty Quinn was Washington’s first feature (before Glory) and found him as a police chief investigating the murder of a millionaire. The picture is a great chance to see the young star before his major turn and enjoy a thrilling tale of island intrigue.
12. Beats of the Heart: Roots Rock Reggae (1977), trailer is HERE
This pick examines the pivotal role reggae—also known as world music—had on the lives of Black South Africans while under the oppressive rule of apartheid. Chris Austin and Jeremy Marre capture the elements, the artists, and the events that led into a jaw drop-inducing documentary called Beats of the Heart. From being in the room as Paul Simon first lays eyes on Ladysmith Black Mambazo to hearing The Abyssinians wow the crowd with their music—Beats of the Heart is not one to sleep on.
13. Stepping Razor: Red X (1992), trailer is HERE
The tragic story of Peter Tosh and the events of that fall night in 1987 still are talked about in lore on the Jamaican island. Tosh, a core member of the band the Wailers, now established as a successful solo artist is memorialized by friends and family who mourn his murder during a home invasion. Nicholas Campbell captures the raw emotion in Stepping Razor: Red X, exploring the life, prophecies, and political activism of the late, great Jamaican folk hero. Watch this one to learn Tosh’s inner thoughts through rare concert footage and interviews with close friends and associates.
14. Dancehall Queen (1997), trailer is HERE
Energetic, emotive, and indicative of an artistry rooted in Dancehall culcha, Rick Elgood & Don Letts’ film was unusual and enchanting in an engaging way. Audrey Reid stars as Marcia, a street vendor and single mother who becomes a Dancehall Queen, and pits her enemies against each other. It received limited theatrical distribution when it first came out in 1997, but since then major film festivals and the love from the Black community have evolved Dancehall Queen into cult-classic status. An entertaining movie that offers a mash-up soundtrack and a trip through some of the scintillating sights of the vibrant island.
Nicky Jam Seeks Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
As a musician, Nicky Jam has received accolades including a Latin Grammy and a Billboard Music Award, but nothing would make the reggaeton star happier than having a star with his name in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
It’s something he considers plausible now that he’s been developing his incipient acting career in Hollywood, where he has appeared in big productions like “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” and “Bad Boys for Life.” He’s now also performed his first animated role, Butch, in the new “Tom & Jerry” film.
“It’s my dream. Bigger than an Oscar, bigger than a Grammy, bigger that anything, cause my children, my grandchildren, could walk over the streets and see my name on the floor of Hollywood. That is huge, and that’s something that I know I have been working on. And I don’t see it so far away,” Jam said excitedly in a recent interview via Zoom from Miami.
Set in New York City, “Tom & Jerry” combines real sets and actors (including Chloë Grace Moretz and Michael Peña, plus Latin singer Ozuna in a cameo) with animated characters (like Space Jam). It is an adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera classic which reveals how the famous pet cat and mischievous mouse got to meet and become rivals.
Butch is the leader of the alley cats that make Tom’s life more difficult. And to voice him, the Massachusetts-born Puerto Rican singer borrowed from “how boricuas talk when they’re from the streets.
Peter Tosh Master Tape Rediscovered in ‘Studio 17’ Doc Clip
A lost Peter Tosh master recording is unearthed in this clip from Studio 17 – The Lost Reggae Tapes, a 2019 documentary about the Jamaica’s legendary Randy’s Records studio. “Formed by a Chinese-Jamaican couple in the early ‘60s in Kingston, Jamaica, Randy’s Records started as a used record store, then grew to house a reggae recording studio in the upstairs part of the building,” the film’s synopsis states.
In the clip from the film — which had its U.S. streaming premiere in February as part of Tidal’s Reggae Month programming, and is now available to stream via Qwest TV — Tosh’s master recording of his 1969 single “You Can’t Fool Me Again” is rediscovered, with Clive Chin reflecting on the track and Tosh’s legacy. Watch it by clicking HERE or on image below:
“You hear this today, and you hear this 10 years from now, it sounds sweet,” Chin says. “He was very spiritually inclined, if you listen to Peter’s songs, and that’s what made him the mystic man.”
“I’ve met every rock star in my life, lucky enough, all the Bonos, Jaggers, McCartneys, and the greatest rock star I ever met was Peter Tosh,” reggae producer Wayne Jobson says in the film. “As far as being a brilliant singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, revolutionary, great sense of humor. Nobody can match him as an all-around musician and an all-around genius.”
Among the “lost tapes” also featured in the documentary is an unfinished Dennis Brown song, “When You Get Right Down to It,” that is completed in the film by Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart.
Biggie Smalls Mom Shares How Reggae and Country Music Influenced His Rap Career
The new documentary Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell, now streaming on Netflix, dives into Christopher Wallace's origin story as the Notorious B.I.G. through those who knew him best: his mother, Voletta Wallace; childhood friend, Damion "D-Roc" Butler; and Wayne Barrow, friend and executor of Wallace's estate. The film also provides insight into the elements that molded an ordinary kid from Brooklyn into one of the most influential lyricists of all time.
It is through Ms. Wallace's memories that fans learn more about the two's shared love of country music, the genre she believes played a role in shaping her son's love of storytelling.
When he was a little boy and was growing up, I always had the radio on and tuned in to the country music station. "Ever since I was a little girl I liked stories," she says. "So when I first heard country music, what I liked was how it told a story through music — they were touching and heart-wrenching. That was it for me; I'm a country girl at heart." I love my Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings. Christopher listened to it all with me because he had no other choice."
I Got a Story to Tell also introduces fans to Ms. Wallace's brothers, Dave and Lou, and the impact they had on her son during frequent visits to her native Jamaica. Picture of Biggie in JA below.
"When Christopher was little, he was fascinated by my brothers Dave and Lou because they are musicians," she recalls. "I remember Lou trying to teach him how to play guitar while Dave would be the singer. When they were together, they were always playing their reggae music. He really got a kick out of that and looked forward to those moments."
There is little surprise to learn that Biggie had been influenced by Reggae. The influence of Reggae on Hip-Hop is deep. Afika Bambaata, Kool Herc, and Grandmaster Flash, are three legends of hip-hop. They are looked as the founding fathers. Kool Herc, is the only one out of the three that gives credit to his Jamaican roots for his early development of break spinning. Now, Chris's influence by country music is new, but makes sense given is seemingly innate ability to tell vivid, authentic stories.
Natti Natasha Surprises Fans
After receiving the award for the best song of the year at the Lo Nuestro 2021 gala, which was held February 18 in Miami, reggaeton' music's Natti Natasha surprised her fans by announcing a six-month pregnancy that, she implied, she achieved after much effort.
Just a few weeks after confirming her romance with the Puerto Rican urban music producer Rafael "Raphy" Pina, the Dominican artist revealed that they are already waiting for an heir.
“Today we celebrate twice this gift that fans of the world sent me and this blessing that God sent me, one more proof that women are warriors” said the singer upon receiving the award for tropical song of the year for her collaboration with Romeo Santos on the song “The Best Version of Me.” In her speech, Natasha added that she now has to work harder than ever for her baby, whose gender she did not reveal, and expressed her love for her fiancé Pina, who kissed her belly before she took the stage.
Maluma Tour
As concerts begin to return in 2021, Latin sensation Maluma will be at the forefront. The Colombia native, whose music is infused with elements of reggaeton and pop, has announced tour dates for his 2021 tour he's calling the Papi Juancho tour. Maluma announced his 2021 tour dates via Instagram:
The 2021 Papi Juancho tour announcement comes roughly one month after Maluma (whose real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias) released a new EP, #7DJ (7 Días en Jamaica).
His tour is perhaps the biggest tour announcement since the start of the pandemic, and Maluma told Billboard he was excited to get back on the road.
"It’s what I have been dreaming about for months and we are going to celebrate together like never before. It’s going to be a celebration," he said. "This will be my fourth U.S. tour and I am planning a brand new show full of surprises for my fans and lots of new music off my last two albums."
#ReggaeFriday Weekend Soundtrack
This week I cover two album releases that includes Jaz Elise and Charly Black.
JAZ ELISE / THE GOLDEN HOUR (EP)
Newcomer Jaz Elise debuts her first EP, The Golden Hour, today under the In.Digg.Nation Collective label name. Why this is important is that her "boss" is Protoje who has his own highly successful new school Reggae movement happening for himself and other artists including Sevana and Lila Ike and some reasonable influence on Grammy Award Winner Koffee.
As with any In.Digg-production, the whole project breathes professionalism. From press release to immaculate sound to cover artwork to music video production. For example, check out "Good Over Evil" HERE or by clicking on image below:
This debut is greatness, hands down. The producers-- Protoje, IzyBeats, Natural High, J.L.L., iotosh and Ziah-- made sure the EP hums with a dynamic diversity that seems to become the brand identity of the In.Digg.Nation-- the sound of 21st century Jamaica. Jaz Elise is in good hands there, and everything coming our way from her in the future will be timeless.
Originally released in 2019, "Fresh & Clean" is brought to much wider recognition with this remix featuring Govana, and both artists rip it off in the accompanying video which celebrates "the fragrant flavor and style permeating Kingston. (...) Jamaica's fashion trends are front and center paying homage to the island's creativity and ingenuity", as the press release informs us. Watch it HERE or by clicking on image below:
CHARLY BLACK / SO MANY REASONS (EP)
Universal Music Group released an EP for the "Gyal You A Party Animal" singer Charly Black on February 26 titled So Many Reasons. The 6-track release includes Sean Paul, Colombian actress/singer Greeicy, and Spanish DJ/producer Sak Noel. So yes, another perfect #ReggaeFriday merge of Reggae and Latin music. Added to that, Charly recently collaborated with Maluma's 7 Days In Jamaica (#7DJ) EP.
No music videos released as of this writing, likely due to Sean's hectic schedule these days, but the lyric video for "Ravin'" featuring Sean Paul and Greeicy can be heard HERE or my clicking on image below:
To be clear the last track, "Diggy Dee" produced by Sak Noel is the one track closely related to his prior hit "Gyal You A Party Animal" with all of the high energy. The rest of tracks are are quite solid, well-produced, and sweet to the ear with all of the ingredients listeners want in pop-Reggae. "Treat" does run along the lines of Reggaetón. It feels like a Maluma track without Maluma.
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Editor's Note: #ReggaeFriday, reggaefriday.life, and the curated #ReggaeFriday playlist is part of a self-created idea that started in early June 2020. This collective is intended to expose, elevate, educate, celebrate, and expand an appreciation of the people, culture, influences, and music of the Caribbean. Heavy doses of reggae and reggaeton music are merged together here where in real life they are more often treated separate. Beneath this, I hope to help help others learn to better appreciate how a tiny geographic area, in particular the people located on the islands of Puerto Rico and Jamaica, has an enduring and never-ending positive impact on people and culture around the world.