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JamminSradio.com “We entertain, inform and educate” Newsletter

June 2021 Issue No.1

Features:

• Meet Mr. Black, host of the Global Square Show.

• “We must make healthy lifestyle choices,” said Bongelo Gombele MD

• Get your financial house in order: Make a Will.

Highlights: JC crowned champions Edwin Allen defends title Grammy winner Toots & the Maytals still making great music Skillibeng the hottest DJ…

Remembering Remembering DJ

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Meet Mr. Black host of the Global Square Make a will Show Making and having a will is one of the most important “My interest in music started at a and love help me on my way, to documents you can have very young age in from tap into my African culture to find during your lifetime. While the church to the street,” said Mr. out about the greatness of a some people may dismiss Black. “, country music, people, where they have been having a will as having no , soul and jazz were just and what they have done.” benefits to them when they part of life living in Kingston. The The Global Square Show informs die, the execution of a will big turns on and and entertains with an allow the smooth transition of you could hear the music playing understanding that reality and property and other assets to from a distance was the norm. culture speak a language of your heir and beneficiary. Church was another embedded construct when used properly part of the fabric of the culture from a high consciousness. Having an executed will also that help shape my view as a ensures that your tangible and youth, the Rasta culture and way Good vibration on a Sunday intangible assets go to person of life had an overt impact on me. afternoon.” The motto for my (s) whom you have selected. I have seen the humility, exercise show is “Any Given Sunday”. In the case of a male having

several children with different mothers it is imperative that you have a will in place especially if you have a huge portfolio. Upon your death, your assets are distributed to your children and beneficiary based on the direction given in your will.

Often, we have seen the estates of famous musicians and artists entangled in costly litigation with brothers against sisters, children against business partners and with Diabetes - Dr. Bongelo Gombele probate court deciding property distribution for you. Would it have been better for Dr. Bongelo Gombele, a medical complications of diabetes were the overall situation if you had doctor at Kingston Public also discussed and these made that decision rather than Hospital (KPH) in Jamaica, included kidney, foot and eye deferred it to the courts? discussed the issue of Diabetes. damages. Dr. Gombele spoke of the “A healthy lifestyle is important, Remember if you have a will in causes, symptoms and the you have to eat healthy, stay place and you get married, preventative measures that can active by doing more exercises your existing will be revoked, be taken to control diabetes. He and refrain from taking illegal and you will need to make a spoke of the importance of the drugs.” Dr. Gombele was the new will. pancreas and its production of guest on the Sunday Insulin. He also addressed the Conversation Show with the Consultant an attorney or two types of diabetes (type I and Professor on May 16, 2021. He contact your government II) and the role of glucose as a recently launched his own agency to learn more. source of energy for our cells. YouTube Channel that https://agd.gov.jm/how-do- Some of the long-term addresses the issue of diabetes. i/make-a-will/

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Jamaica College crowned champion Boys Champion (2008- Present)

2021: Jamaica College Jamaica College (JC) is the 2021 18 valuable points to his team 2020: Cancelled ISSA Grace Kennedy Boy’s effort. JC class 2 athletes 2019: Kingston College champion. The Neil Harrison- Kemarrio Bygrave (800m ,1500m) 2018: Calabar High coached team captured the and Khandale Frue (800m, 2017: Calabar High championship that was held at the 1500m) both contributed 16 points 2016: Calabar High National Stadium in Kingston, each while Tyrone Lawson from 2015 Calabar High Jamaica from May 11-15, 2021. class 3 contributed 15 points to 2014: Calabar High The victorious JC team scored the overall effort. 2013: Calabar High 328.5 points to claim their 21st The Kingston College (KC) team 2012: Calabar High hold on the Mortimer Geddes quest for their 33rd title fell short 2011: Jamaica College Trophy. JC was led by Javier as they scored 313 points for the 2010: Wolmer’s Boys| Brown, who won the class 1 400m runner-up spot with Calabar High 2009: Kingston College hurdles in a record 49.86 seconds (241.5), STETHS (181) and St. 2008: Calabar High and the class 1 400m in a brisk Jago High (129) rounding out the 45.75 seconds. Thereby adding top five.

Girls Champion (2008- Present) Edwin Allen defends Girl’s title

2021: Edwin Allen High 2020: Cancelled Edwin Allen high school who amassed 22 points by taking 2019: Edwin Allen High dominated the competition to the top spot in the triple jump and 2018: Edwin Allen High capture the 2021 ISSA Grace earning valuable points in the 2017: Edwin Allen High Kennedy Girl’s title, scoring 340 long jump (7 points) and the high 2016: Edwin Allen High points. The Michael Dyke- jump (6 points). Tina Clayton won 2015: Edwin Allen High coached team was winning its 8th the class 2 100m (11.38) and 2014: Edwin Allen High title in the last nine years. 200m (23.45) despite having her 2013: Holmwood Technical Thereby solidifying themselves twin sister Tia, false started in the 2012: Edwin Allen High as a bona fide dynasty. Edwin 100m final. 2011: Holmwood Technical Allen’s depth was on full display St Jago high scored 309.5 points 2010: Holmwood Technical as they were able to accumulate to finish 2nd while Hydel High 2009: Holmwood Technical points in all areas. (301.5), Holmwood Technical 2008: Holmwood Technical The team was led by overall (160.5) and Vere Technical (128) female champion Ackelia Smith, rounding out the top five.

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Maxi Priest Still Making Great Music

With over 12 studio to his highlights Maxi Priest smooth for Fe Real (1994) and Man with credit spanning over 35 years, and melodious vocal delivery is the Fun (1997). Max Alfred Elliot aka Maxi Priest reminiscence of the days of fun However, Maxi Priest in not continues to produce great reggae music. resting on his laurels as his latest music. His 2019 It All The title track “All Comes Back to studio album United State of Comes Back to Love, was Love” highlight his voice and cool Mind was released in 2020. nominated for Best Reggae relaxing Reggae music that we Grammy Award. The 14-track have come to love about Maxi. album feature several That was Maxi Priest third collaborations with (I’m Grammy nomination on the heels Alright, Cool Nuh, My Pillow) and

2020 Grammy Winner Toots & the Maytals

The album “Got to be Tough” by the 1960’s, was instrumental in earned the admiration and Toots and the Maytals won the heralding the era of Rock steady respect of both artists and fans. 2021 Reggae Grammy award and Ska. In 1968, Toots was one This was the second Grammy held on March 21, 2021. of the first artists to use the word win for the group who won the However, it was a bitter-sweet “reggae” in a song called Do the award in 2005 with the album victory for the ground-breaking Reggay. “True Love.” group that saw the passing of With numerous collaborations The other nominees included their front man and lead singer with artists across different Buju Banton (Upside Down Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” musical genre and performances 2020); Skip (Higher Hibbert on September 11, 2020. across the world, the group has Place); Maxi Priest (It All Comes The band which started back in back to Love) and The Wailers (One World).

First, determine the audience of The hottest Reggae artist on the planet is the newsletter. This could be anyone who might benefit from the information it contains.

You can compile a mailing list The hottest Reggae With hits such as Crocodile Skillibeng collaboration with Honey from business reply cards, DJ on the planet is Emwah Teeth, Coke and “Hot”, Skillibeng Millan for “Chappa Gyal”, highlights customer information sheets, Warmington, aka Skillibeng. unapologetic lyrics and brash the scamming game that is business cards collected at trade The 24-year-old Skillibeng who delivery is embraced by his fans. plaguing his community. shows, or membership lists. hails from Lyson, St. Thomas, Also, his colorful and explicit You might consider purchasing a Jamaica has been tearing up videos that capture crime, guns, Skillibeng has also collaborated mailing list from a company. the Reggae dancehall charts violence and the struggles of his with rap sensation Nicki Minaj

with his pulsating, brash and community only add to his appeal (Crocodile Teeth), Trackone Next, establish how much time hardcore lyrics. as an artist. (Patience), Prince Swanny (Bad and money you can spend on Everyday), Vybz Kartel (Fatal your newsletter. These factors On December 10, 2020 Skillibeng stock is rising as Engineering) and Lila Ike (Thy will help determine how Skillibeng signed a deal with evidence by his numerous Will). frequently you publish the Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK, collaborations with diverse list of newsletter and its length. artists.

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Remembering Bunny Wailer

The Reggae fraternity is still and Bunny Wailer recorded and mourning the loss of Neville performed lead vocal on his O'Riley Livingston, aka early composition including Bunny Wailer who passed “Who Feels it Knows it” and away March 2, 2021 at the “Sunday Morning.” The group age of 73, from complications gained international acclaim and from a stroke he suffered in success. In 1973, Bunny left 2020. the group to pursue his solo Bunny Wailer was a singer- career. Bunny Wailer earned and percussionist three Grammy Awards for Best and was one of the original Reggae album. For his hard members the group The work, Bunny Wailer was Wailers with and awarded Order of Merit (OM) . Bunny Wailer from the Jamaican government. was born in Kingston. The Bunny Wailer will be laid to rest Wailer was formed in 1963 at the Dreamland Farm in St.

Thomas on June 16, 2021. Remembering DJ Trinity

Trinity, one of the deejays They Call me Trinity, which who dominated the 1970’s starred Terrence Hill. His dancehall scene in biggest success came for Jamaica, died on April 8, producer with “Three 2021 at age 67. No cause Piece Suit”,” Starsky And Hutch” of death has been given and “John Saw Them Coming.” but he suffered for years from diabetes. Along with his mentor and Ranking Trevor, Trinity kept Music producer Rodquel deejays on reggae charts “Blackbeard” Sinclair, throughout the 1970’s when Trinity’s friend for over 50 roots singers like , years, confirmed his death. , and Johnny Clarke dominated. Born Wade Brammer in Kingston, Trinity took his Source: Howard Campbell, moniker from the popular South Florida Caribbean News spaghetti western movie,

“Bunny Wailer will be buried at the Dreamland Farm on the border of St Thomas and Portland in Jamaica on

June 16, 2021”

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June Birthdays

Musicians June 21, 1954 (d) June 2, 1976 Prodigal Son June 24, 1958 d – deceased June 3, 1940 (d) June 25, 1963 Super Cat June 3, 1942 Curtis Mayfield June 27, 1956 Freddie McGregor June 4, 1996 Skip Marley June 29, 1952 Don Carlos June 4, 1954 Mikey Dread (d) June 6, 1963 Sports June 7, 1952 Lorna Bennett June 7, 1977 Donovan Ricketts June 11,1947 Eric Donaldson June 14, 1961 Grace Jackson June 12, 1972 Bounty Killer June 14, 1972 Danny McFarlane June 14, 1981 Protoje June 17, 1990 Hansle Parchment June 14, 1962 (d) June 28, 1992 Elaine Thompson

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Edited by Raymond Byfield

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