ReggaeXclusive Summmer 2019 Issue

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RASTAFEST 

REGGAE FESTIVAL 

Rastafest Reggae Festival will be 

presented on Saturday, August 

17th, 2019. 2019 marks the 26th 

anniversary of Rastafest Reggae 

Festival in Toronto, an annual 

music festival celebrating the 

national and international 

initiatives of the Rastafari 

movement in Canada and 

Jamaica! 

This year’s festival takes place at 

the north property of Black Creek 

Pioneer Village, 7060 Jane Street, 

(North West corner of Jane Street 

& Steeles Avenue west) in 

recognition of Marcus Garvey’s 

birthday. Rastafest is a family fun, 

reggae event showcasing different 

aspects of the Rastafari history, 

culture and lifestyle. 

The festival kicks off on Thursday, 

August 15th, with a launch party at 

Black Creek Pioneer Village at 

Yorkgate Mall from 3:00 pm to 8:00 

pm. On Saturday, August 17th, 

2019 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 

there will be Empress Walk leaving 

from Driftwood Community Centre, 

stopping at Black Creek Farm and 

ending up at the Festival grounds. 

From 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm there will 

be an Ital Village consisting of ital 

food 

demonstration, Organja Market 

place, Health and Wellness 

Workshops, Reggae Music 

discussions, Arts and Craft market 

place; followed by an international 

reggae concert from 6:00 pm to 

11:00 pm featuring the legendary 

Mighty Diamonds, Johnny Clarke, 

Horace Martin, Nana McLean, 

Carol Brown, Sampalue, Michie 

Mee, the Mighty Mystics, Jade 

Faith and Amazing Papa G. Music 

by: Jah Alone Celebrity Sound with 

Scion Success from New York and 

DJ Boxer Joe; MC is Queen 

Mother Moses from Atlanta. 

Donation: Children 12 and under 

are free; online - $20 and $30 at 

the door. 

Rastafest is sponsored by Masani 

Productions, Snapd, First Friday, 

Upfront Theatre Foundation, and 

Eglinton TV. For more details 

please log on to rastafest.com or 

email info@rastafest.com. Media 

Contact: (416) 638-4235 or email 

info@rastafest.com. 

LOUIS OF THE 

MIGHTY MYSTICS IS 

DEAD 

Louis of Mighty Mystics died last 

Saturday June 22nd, 2019 at the 

Etobicoke General Hospital. He 

was a veteran and stalwart in the 

Reggae Music industry in Canada. 

ReggaeXclusive deepest 

condolences goes out to his family. 

Be strong Taniesha, Morris, 

Michael, Marshal and Mark. Rest 

in Perfect Peace Louis. 

CANJAM MUZIK 

“My Name is Paul Bent aka Pablo, Big 

Daddy or Mr. CanJam and I live in 

the Nation Capital Ottawa, ON 

Canada. Ottawa is a ‘Niche’ when 

it comes to Reggae and Dancehall 

in a city that is run on what I like to 

call it POLITRICKS. I started 

promoting events in Ottawa over 

15 years ago because I love my 

Culture and love to see people 

from different Cultures enjoying 

themselves to what we have to 

offer being Roots Rock Reggae 

and Dancehall. After providing 

Security Services as Owner of 

Secure-A-Choice Security to many 

Artistes touring Ottawa. 

From these services I created my 

own promotional company 

CanJam Muzik being from 

Jamaica and now residing in 

Canada it was a no brainer to 

name CanJam Muzik. CanJam 

Muzik has placed itself in a unique 

position as a Promotional and a 

Production company working with 

mostly upcoming artistes from 

Canada and Jamaica. 

There being a few people asking 

about CanJamFestival and 

CanJam Muzik if we are affiliated, 

because the Logo’s are identical. I 

created the CanJam Muzik logo 

from 2013 and DJ Bigga Boss in 

2017 I do believe. After a few 

people in the industry reached out 

to me and Bigga Boss, we had a 

few conversations and we came to 

an agreement or understanding 

that we both work together for the 

better good. CanJam Muzik also 

has a Yearly Boat Cruise on the 

Civic long weekend on the Sunday 

called “Big Daddy’s Annual Boat 

Cruise”; this year is our 13th 

Annual on August 4th. To know 

more about CanJam Muzik you 

can follow us on Twitter, Instagram 

and Facebook @canjammuzik or 

on our website www.canjammuzik. 

Contact: Paul Bent aka Big Daddy 

- President & CEO of CanJam 

Muzik @ 1(613) 290-2974. 

www.canjammuzik.com.” 

GYPTIAN & LUCIANO 

CONFIRMED FOR 

KITCHENER 

REGGAE FEST ON 

JULY 27TH 

Courtesy of: Maria Jackson 

Magazine 

On Saturday, July 27th, Beyond 

Oz Productions will be hosting the 

Kitchener Reggae Festival at On 

The Grand (located at 425 

Bingemans Centre Drive) in 

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. They 

have confirmed reggae artists 

Gyptian and Luciano to their 

lineup. This is an early event that 

will begin at 6 PM and run until 11 

PM 

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TRIPLE THREAT 

SINGING SENSATION VONNII 

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he up and coming, triple threat sensation has just released 

a track named “Rdy Up” which dropped on June 28th; 

produced by a young mastermind who goes by the name of 

Arham and engineered by Vonnii herself. Arham and Vonnii’s 

collaboration is of tropical, new age dancehall flavor with an R&B 

flare to kick off the vibes for the summer. 

Vonnii recently opened for The Messenjah, Luciano in Montreal. 

She left the crowd in awe and wanting more. Vonnii is currently 

working on an a track with the one and only dancehall queen 

Macka Diamond on a ‘one drop’ riddim produced by Cornelius 

Records. Vonnii’s mellow flow and mesmerizing harmonies, 

along with Macka Diamond’s veteran expertise and melodic lyrics 

put this track in a league of its own; a perfect combination of old 

school and new school. This is her first feature with Macka 

Diamond, but this is not her first time working with Macka. Vonnii 

engineered, co-wrote and directed Macka’s first ever ‘one drop’ 

song called “Missing U”, which is soon to be released as well. 

Ever since then, the two have formed an unbelievable bond with 

music together. 

Junior Reid was recently in Canada for Irie Music Fest and 

recorded dubs at Vonnii’s studio, 3Mirage Studio. She ended up 

doing a combination dubplate with him and he is enthusiastic 

about working with her and producing for her on future projects. 

“I Don’t Want U”, fully written, produced, and engineered by 

Vonnii is also to be released this summer along with many more 

hit tracks. Be on the lookout for her EP “Headgamez”, which is 

set to drop at the end of this summer 2019. To follow Vonnii on 

her journey and for more updates, follow her @officiallyvonnii on 

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JULION’S VIEWS 

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REGGAE IS ALWAYS 

GOLD 

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lessings going out to Donna 

Makeda and Prince Everald 

for the honor that you have 

provided me for over a decade, 

writing for ReggaeXclusive 

Magazine. I have covered so many 

topics in that time, and repeated the 

same lines in several submissions; I 

do hate to be repetitive and boring. 

Being predictable is definitely not 

what reggae is or has meant to I and 

others. So I put out some sounds to 

the community at large and got some interesting responses. I asked, 

“Writing an article for ReggaeXclusive Magazine; any topic or 

suggestions?” 

Here are a few responses... 

Jonathan Shaw: What would the world look like without reggae music? 

Joanne Shalpa: Lack of funding for reggae music 

Peter Skinner aka Blessed: Young people’s interest or disinterest in 

Reggae music. I’ve noticed recently most of the young people only want 

to do Hip Hop or Dancehall. We all know the future of anything depends 

on the youth. I think their interest or lack of it is motivated by money and 

level of fame! 

Will: The lack of representation coming from our city 

Patterson: How and why Reggae has mass appeal beyond the Black 

community 

Xola Lololi: Establishment of a Reggae Music Association of Toronto, like 

AU and EU we need to have some form of continued governance of the 

Reggae Music community to handle issues that are hindering its 

development. I personally live in times when Reggae Music was 

respected and thrived in this City; the era of the worldwide recognition of 

the Bob Marley & the Wailers; the genre need its government for 

continued development. Bless Julian Anthony Christopher King - dem a 

guh tired fi see yuh face but dem cyan get u out a di Race, raspect. They 

are many who are credible community members who are in some way 

associated with Reggae, most importantly the creators of the music; 

musicians and all who are associated with the genre; music business, 

DJs, promoters; let’s start the conversation, bless 

Paul Corby: Reggae Is an International Music; breaking free of 

Jamaicanism. Good or bad idea? I hear “elsewhere” bands trying to 

create an ersatz Jamaican sound with dated references and/or dialect. It 

seems inauthentic and a little silly. What is happening in Jamaican music 

now doesn’t even reference those old tropes. Reminds me of the failed 

music of certain “blues” bands, feeling me? 

Pat Kelly: New youth conscious music; Koffee, Chronixx, etc 

Neville Bassey: Neville Bassey is a good topic; you all need to know him 

Deborah Barnes-Drummond: Resistance movement. 

Marcell A Wilson: Feature the Canadian reggae artistes, like Leroy 

Sibbles, The Uplifters (my dad’s group), George Banton and others.The 

ones who paved the way here for the movement 

Ammoye Evans: Still the lack of feminine presence on so many reggae 

show line-up here in Canada; would love to hear your views on that 

Kush Nubia: The cross influence of Afrobeats and Dancehall / Reggae 

Anthony Goldstein (Fujahtive): How about on just how popular reggae 

was in Toronto in the 80’s and 90’s. Every night someone was playing and 

people were attending. I know. It’s hard to keep bringing up how good it 

was and not sound like old farts 

Christopher J. Duncanson-Hales: The state of Rastafari and Reggae. I 

have an academic article on Rastafari, Mortimo Planno and Bob Marley 

that I’ll share with you 

Carol Brown: Where have all the good in house producers gone? The 

Reggae industry here is lacking good producers 

Annalee Orr: Why has the Irie Music Festival become mostly Soca and 

Dancehall instead of Reggae? VERY disappointing! Caribana was taken 

over as well 

RZee Jackson: More money for artistes and musicians 

Shekinah Ashanti Holt: Why no one wants to pay anyone else? 

Celeste Adams: A photo of Peter Tosh came through my FB the other 

day and it had Peter Tosh quote something like ‘if I wasn’t a musician, I 

would be a bloodclaat revolutionary’; write about that. I love PT and I 

would love to debate that 

*There were a few more responses from artistes and promoters wishing I 

n I to write about them and their journey to date. I tend to stay away from 

those cause what I may write truthfully may not be the opinion that the 

band, musician, artiste may want me to say. Also I write based on 

inspiration as it pertains to music. A moment, a song, a vibe, a feel; I can’t 

write what I can’t or don’t feel, especially when ones and ones want I to 

write about them in the positive vein in which they see or perceive 

themselves to be. The truth isn’t everyone’s friend. 

Reggae morphs. From the era of ska where Jamaicans took the American 

R&B and turned it into “life” in order to represent the vibe and feel of its 

own people. Jamaican life; wi wah wi owna ting, wi nuh love run back a 

nobody, fe wi owna music, our sound, our feel. There is ZERO fear of 

anyone taking reggae away from Jamaicans, ZERO, It isn’t just reggae; it 

isn’t JUST about reggae; It is a feel. One either feels it or one doesn’t. 

Feel music always in stock, all day, and every day. Many above have 

varied concerns for this genre. I am grateful to see that. The varied 

concerns tell me that some still see and feel the loving frequency of 

reggae music. Some call it warrior music. It is a truth music with deep 

integrity that forces all to be accountable. Everyone; including me, I know. 

Thanking all of I n I reggae friends for input and inspiration. 

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STRESS RELATED 

WEIGHT GAIN 

By: Trisha Smith R.H.N, C.H 

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eight gain and obesity are 

very common in today’s 

society. It’s easy to blame 

this epidemic on food and lack of 

exercise, but what if this wasn’t the 

case? What if stress was the 

underlying factor in your weight 

gain? Understanding what your 

triggers are and how your body 

responds to stress, is key to 

reversing obesity and underlying 

conditions. 

We must first identify triggers. A 

trigger is anything in the outside 

environment that knocks our 

bodies out of balance. It could be 

noise, polluted environments, 

driving, a lack of joy, school, work, 

lack of sleep, allergies, loneliness, 

negative thinking or toxic 

relationships. Whatever it is, it must 

be identified and managed in a 

healthy manner through things like 

meditation, qi-gong, affirmations or 

life changing decisions. 

Stressful events trigger the adrenal 

glands to secrete many hormones, 

including Cortisol. This hormone is 

responsible for maintaining blood 

sugar levels in the body. When we 

are experiencing Chronic Stress 

(like most of us do), Cortisol levels 

rise, which leaves too much insulin 

in the blood. This eventually leads 

to weight gain and a high risk of 

developing Diabetes. Increased 

Cortisol levels also activate fat cells 

to store fat around your abdominal 

area and triggers strong sugar 

cravings and mood swings. 

Neutralizing triggers while 

rejuvenating and nourishing the 

adrenal glands are first steps to 

managing stress related weight 

gain. Some things you can begin to 

do are: (1) Going to bed before 

10:30PM (2) Avoiding Caffeinated 

beverages. Drink Herbal tea like 

Chamomile instead (3) Do not eat 

fruit on its own in the morning 

without adequate protein. (4) 

Include Essential Fatty Acids in 

your diet like flaxseeds, fresh water 

fish, avocado, raw nuts and 

evening primrose oil. (5) Take 

Lemon Balm, Holy Basil, 

Peppermint and Lavender found in 

my Luscious Locs tea for Stress 

and Anxiety. (6) Smile more often 

and forgive. 

As we all know, stress is inevitable, 

but if we take the right measures 

we can avoid its detrimental effects 

on our mental and physical health. 

If you are looking for professional 

guidance and an effective way to 

eliminate stress while balancing the 

mind, body and spirit, visit my 

website www.aderoherbals.com for 

more information. Blessed Love 

Family 

THE 411 ON THE 514 

By: Brian Kotler 

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hat was anticipated to be 

an exciting year for 

Reggae music in 

Montreal has quickly faded away. If 

any of you remember what I wrote 

in the Spring Edition, I now have to 

eat my words. The following is an 

update of the Reggae 

presentations for the summer in 

Montreal. 

Sadly, for the second year in a row, 

there will be NO Montreal 

International Reggae Festival. 

What was once the flagship 

Reggae event in Canada has now 

been left “on hold or on pause” for 

the second year in a row. Really 

hope it returns for 2020. 

Most of the other “one-day” 

festivals seem to occur during the 

first half of summer. Kicking off the 

2019 season is the Montreal Jerk 

Fest on June 24th which is (St. 

Jean Baptiste Day), followed by 

Montreal’s Carifiesta – Carnival 

Mas Parade on July 6th. Then the 

clash of festivals! With Jamaica 

Day, Spice Isle Day (Grenada), 

Taste of the Caribbean and Jah9 

performing at the Les Nuits 

D’Afrique Festival all on July 13th 

along with a host of other “afterparty” 

events later that evening. 

On July 20th, Grenada Day and 

that’s about it for Montreal. There 

are various other festivals but very 

little geared towards the Caribbean 

Music genres of reggae, dancehall 

or soca. However, there is the 

Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, 

which on August 4th will be 

showcasing one of the hottest 

artistes in the business, Koffee. 

Later in the summer is the 

Chateauguay Jerk Food Festival 

on August 10th and 11th which is a 

new arrival on the scene located in 

the suburb of Chateauguay just off 

the island of Montreal. 

In everything we try to gauge the 

positive and we would like to 

suggest that there is plenty of 

opportunity for new festivals and 

shows to head up the 401 to 

Montreal where there is still a huge 

Reggae/Caribbean Music fan 

base. Therefore, we encourage 

entertainment entrepreneurs to 

take a look at our city and make it 

happen. Opportunity is knocking! 

Once again, I would like to big up 

“Jones and Jones Productions Ltd” 

for bringing their “Legends Show” 

not only to Toronto but Montreal as 

well, here is hoping more will 

follow. There are still plenty of 

eager music connoisseurs and 

culturally conscious supporters 

who are looking for Caribbean 

centred festivals and events on a 

big scale. So, until then we will 

continue to enjoy the smaller 

indoor events and spend more 

time in the “SIX” than in the “La 

Belle Province” this summer. 


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ana McLean’s golden voice and mesmerizing stage presence is one 

that is second to none. She has been winning awards, touring, 

releasing songs and is a musical icon to many around the world. 

Currently, Nana’s album “Nana Now” is doing really well nationally and 

internationally. 

She also has a new single out with the Mighty Mystics entitled “Hero”. 

Check Nana McLean out at upcoming summer events. Nana will be 

performing at Jambana on Sunday August 4th, 2019. Follow Nana on 

Instagram @ NanaMclean1 and Facebook @ NanaMcLean. 


DESI RANKS 

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orking with other artistes in the industry can be very fulfilling some 

times, especially when they know what they want. It has been a 

very rewarding year for Desi Ranks. He has just built a brand new 

sound system, the “3 Mirage Sound”, which he didn’t realize was going to 

be as huge as it is. He has always been encouraged to build one as that’s 

where he started with Aces International Sound and King Yellow Man. 

Desi has a brand new track being released on the Iyon Lion Records 

compilation “Journey Man”, alongside Guidance, Jah Mason, Turbulence 

and more. Being an artiste, engineer, producer and more, is not the easiest 

task but he gets the job done every time. As CEO of 3 Mirage Studio, there 

is always a lineup of veteran artistes that’s always being inspired by him 

and that inspires him also. Artistes like Junior Reid, Leroy Gibbons, Admiral 

Tibet, Jigsy King, Macka Diamond, Mr Bertus, Blessed, Horace Martin, 

Prince Everald, Donna Makeda, his very own daughter Vonnii, and more. 

He has a few tracks playing on Irie FM and Hitz 92 in Jamaica right now and 

if you’ve been there lately you may have heard them; “In A Di Copter”, “Life”, 

Can’t Hustle Me” and “Dancehall Nice Again”. Desi Ranks is currently 

working on his album “Big Dream”, and he is being very selective about the 

tracks that are on it. Look out for the album soon because you will have a 

favorite. So remember, if you ever need to get your music in order, do give 

him a visit in Hamilton Ontario because you will be inspired by the hard 

work and dedication they have at the 3 Mirage Studio. Check out their ad in 

ReggaeXclusive Magazine for more information and as Desi always says, 

“Winners never quit and Quitters never win”. 

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PRINCE EVERALD 

Singer/Songwriter 

Instagram @originalprinceeverald 

Facebook, YouTube, SoundCloud, N1M @Prince Everald 

Twitter & Reverbnation @ PrinceEverald 

PETRAA’S NEW SINGLE 

“NEVER BROKEN” to be released July 2019 

Facebook @ petraamusic1 

Instagram @petraamusicreggaesoul/ 


Richie Flo’s Debut 14 Track Album 

Release Date July 19th, 2019 

Album Will Be Available On ALL Online Music Stores 

iTunes, Amazon, Tidal, etc. 

IG: @realrichieflo; Twitter & FB: @richieflo. 

www.richieflo.com 

CHELSEA STEWART 

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ike a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day, her voice is refreshingly 

cool, and definitely on the sweet side. This multi-talented 

singer/songwriter is classically trained and claims not just one genre 

of music as her own. From classical to jazz and everything in between, 

Chelsea Stewart takes you on a musical journey visiting the eras of Billie 

Holiday, Donny Hathaway, Bob Marley, and Mariah Carey. This young 

vocalist possesses a voice that moves you, captivated, you willingly go 

where she takes you. 

Chelsea has sung for and shared the stage with two legends in their 

respective genres, Stevie Wonder and Bobby McFerrin. Receiving 

standing ovations at local jazz festivals and on the international stage, 

Chelsea Stewart has been an opening act for various artists, like R&B 

artist Mario, and reggae super stars Beenie Man and Marcia Griffiths. 

“Over You” is the title of her debut single, that has held the #1 position on 

3 Canadian reggae charts. Chelsea also received the ReggaeXclusive 

Magazine’s Song of the Year award for ‘Over You’ in 2015 and a 

Trailblazer Award in 2016. 

Gracing the cover of ReggaeXclusive, Canada’s only Reggae Music 

Magazine, in the fall of 2014 and summer 2016, Chelsea Stewart was the 

Entertainment Award recipient of the International Woman Achievers’ 

Award (2014), and the Caribbean Entertainment and Music Award winner 

(2012). In 2015 Chelsea Stewart was the first Canadian female to perform 

at Rototom Sunsplash, (the biggest reggae festival in Europe) in their over 

22 year history. 

With her microphone in hand Miss Stewart has entertained crowds in 

Spain, Hong Kong, France and Jamaica and in London England. The 

talented singer/songwriter is on the verge of releasing her self-titled debut 

full length album with music from Grammy winning reggae legends Sly 

and Robbie, on Saturday September 7, 2019 at the Cyril Clarke theatre in 

Brampton, Ontario. ‘Genesis’, her debut reggae EP, was released in 

October 2018 and was nominated for the JUNO award ‘Reggae 

Recording of the Year’ in 2019! This year 2019 will be Chelsea Stewart’s 

first performance at Jambana. Whatever the genre, Chelsea Stewart 

sings from her heart. A star is born, and we look to the future as she 

creates music that invites you to fall in love, to dance, to live, and to 

reminisce; introducing Canada’s own, Miss Chelsea Stewart. Manager is 

Karen Stewart; Instagram @cstewartsings/; Facebook 

@chelseastewartfanpage; 

Youtube: 

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artist and sound system selector, Exco realized his gift for writing 

significant lyrics, and weaving those lyrics with song. Also an adept piano 

player, Exco has crafted some of the most thought provoking singles in 

Reggae since 2009. Exco has written almost 200 songs and in 2015, Levi 

released his debut album “Country Man” two weeks after receiving his 4th 

consecutive JUNO. In September 2016 Levi‘re-fixed’ his first Canadian 

recording, aptly titled “Oh Canada”. The song, a tribute to his ‘home away 

from home’, was CBC Radio’s Song of the week during Canada’s 

sesquicentennial celebrations. CTV news called it Canada’s new anthem. 

Jamaican/Canadian musician Exco Levi pays tribute to the founders of 

reggae music through a modern twist of poetry and sound. On a mission 

to deliver his message to the world, Exco has performed European tours, 

California’s Reggae on the River, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, 

Spain’s Rototom, Jamaica’s Sting and Rebel Salute, Canada’s major 

reggae festivals (including Jambana One World Festival) and feature 

performances in Zimbabwe and Malawi. This multiple award winning 

artist’s songs are just as potent on his lips as they are on records and 

many colorful collaborations including Busy Signal, Chronixx, Kabaka 

Pyramid and producer Donovan Germain attest to that. 

5 TIMES JUNO WINNER AND LOCAL 

REGGAE KING EXCO LEVI 

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ummer 2017, Toronto Star billed Exco Levi “local reggae King”. 

True. Levi holds the best winning percentage in Canada’s JUNO 

Awards. He has been nominated the 7 times he submitted and has 

won 5 times. Having penned more than 150 songs across his already 

impressive career, including for 2017’s critically acclaimed release 

“Narrative”, reggae artist Exco Levi continues his status as a must-hear 

contributor to the Canadian music scene. 

Exco takes unique claim to having the best winning percentage in the 

entire history of the national accolades (Anne Murray holds 24 wins to 52 

nominations and Celine Dion holds 20 wins to 72 nominations).This 

should make him a house hold name in Canada, but Exco Levi in a firm 

yet laid back way says his goal is 1 of Canada’s 26 million. The rest of the 

world should be a bonus. Levi’s sophomore album NARRATIVE was 

released on November 24, 2017 and with his band High Priest, Exco 

toured Montreal, Maine, Minesota, New York and Connecticut, Multi stops 

across Ontario: Burlington, London, downtown Toronto, Blue Mountain 

and his home town Brampton. West Coast stops in Vancouver Island and 

Harrison Hot Springs, Muncton on Canada’s East and a European run to 

Austria, Finland and Germany. Taking, barely a pause, Levi is finalizing 

release of a winter single and video that will introduce an extension of the 

Exco Levi brand. 

With music at his core, Exco Levi is one of Reggae’s most attractive 

voices delivering uplifting messages wrapped in engaging melodic 

compositions. Born in Manchester, Jamaica, Exco migrated to Canada 

and pursued music as a career. Following in the footsteps of his father, an 

Exco has received awards for ‘Promising New Artist’ (Canadian Reggae 

Music Awards 2007), ‘Song of the Year’ (Irie Music Awards 2011) and 

‘Artist of the Year’ for 2011; and September 2016, EXCO Levi received his 

Star in the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame beside fellow achievers, Actor, 

Alan Thicke, Comedian Russell Peters and playwright Trey Anthony. Exco 

Levi was handpicked by VP Records for the single “Rasta Children”, on 

the Dennis Brown Tribute album. “One Suit” was featured in the Television 

Series Private Eyes. “Welcome The King” was licensed and featured in 

the film ‘Chameleon’. Exco’s message of positivity is powerful. His ability 

to captivate his audience, earned him the performance spot for the first 

reggae artist ever at Nathan Phillips Square for Toronto’s Canada 150 

New Year’s Eve celebration 2016. His 2017 summer tour kicked off with 

3 California performances sharing the stage with Chronixx, Gentleman 

and Assassin. Exco continues to be a global ambassador for positive, 

conscious music, cognizant of the message he delivers to the fans. 

“Narrative” has reggae’s global heavy hitters on the album. Germany’s 

leading Reggae producers Silly Walks Discotheque, in collaboration with 

Austria’s Irievibrations Records as well as Josi Coppola and the Evolution 

Band, have rebuilt existing and cut new tracks to host Levi’s mellow 

vocals. From Jamaica Levi’s first producer Penthouse is back on 

“Narrative” and Canadian producers Vic Park fly the maple leaf on the 

track “Wiseman”. Vocally the reggae firebrand Sizzla joins Levi in “Burn”, 

for the album’s only collaboration. Levi released the Dancehall single and 

video “Wah Gwaan” on December 1, 2018; produced by Brent Messado 

from Wurl Trema Music, the single dips into international Dancehall 

rhythmically while the lyrics remain conscious and playful. The “Wah 

Gwaan” video was shot in the Parish of Clarendon, Jamaica by Warrior 

Film JA. Levi’s colleague and friend Busy Signal with whom he has toured 

and recorded guests in the video. “Our team pursues all opportunities in 

Canada and globally,” Levi muses. “2018 has been a good year, and there 

are new Canadian territories to reach as we continue the Exco Levi 

movement. We are expanding in Canada and the rest of the world is a 

bonus.” December 2018. Management: Jones & Jones | 

denise@jonesandjones.ca 


REASONING WITH 

CUE KIRK DA POET 

ReggaeX: Update on Cue Kirk 

CK: Blessed love Family, right now 

I’m in the studio working on my 

sophomore dub poetry album with 

a band of talented musicians and 

artistes. The title of the album is still 

a work in progress, but the energy 

is all about “Love & Over- 

Standing”. We’re working on the 

first single “Feel Alright” that would 

be ready for release later this 

summer. 

ReggaeX: On your upcoming trip to 

Jamaica 

CK: On August 11th, I’ll be live at 

the Jamaican Poetry Festival with a 

host of other artistes celebrating 

the 100th centennial of Miss Lou. 

I’m beyond honored to use my art 

to give thanks to this legendary 

poet, storyteller and educator. So to 

all mi JA family; meet me at Louise 

Bennett Garden on August 11th 

and let’s give thanks for the life and 

legacy of Miss Lou. 

ReggaeX: On your recent trip to 

Africa 

CK: Africa was amazing! I had the 

opportunity to meet amazing 

musicians and artistes from 

communities all over Kenya who 

like me, believe that Art and Music 

have the power to uplift the spirit 

and transform lives. We came 

together in Kibera, Kenya at Masai 

Mbili Art Studio to film the video for 

my first single “Kush (Where I’m 

From)”. Check it out on YouTube or 

on cuekirk.com. The best part 

about being In Kenya, was that 

everywhere I went, I heard Reggae 

Music..It’s a blessed feeling to 

know Reggae found its way home 

in the streets and soul of the 

Motherland. I want to send love to 

my family at Blackwater pub, PiliPili 

FM Nairobi TV, and Musa Dance 

Crew for hosting me in Kenya. 

#MoreLove 

ReggaeX: New music? 

CK: Of course! New music is 

always in the works for I. Like most 

artistes my music and poetry are 

my best therapy. So inna dis ya 

time and system of strife, I’m 

constantly making music! The new 

project is my first album made in 

studio with a live band. It’s a very 

different energy working with live 

instruments and other artistes and I 

absolutely love it! Stay tuned for the 

release of my sophomore album 

later this fall, and the first single 

“Feel Alright” later this summer. 

ReggaeX: Plans in the near future 

CK: My plans for the near future are 

to keep producing positive art; in 

any way I can. I truly believe we live 

in turbulent times and as African 

people we need to maintain our 

confidence and remember our 

strengths to get through these 

times. So over the next year, in 

addition to the new music and 

music videos; look out for my 

creative writing and youth 

workshops throughout Toronto! 

ReggaeX: Anything else? 

CK: Family remember that Love is 

ever-lasting. So keep your 

thoughts on Love and Live Life 

Freely. MoreLove Fam! Visit 

CueKirk.com for upcoming dates 

LADY G 

Longevity in any business means that one must always adapt and change 

with the times as the market dictates. From the inception, that is what Lady 

G was all about. Born and raised in Spanish Town, Jamaica, she busted 

out early and has not slowed down. It has been over 30 years since she 

recorded her first hit “Nuff Respect” and still Lady G is just as relevant 

today as she was back then. With dozens of hits and graced stages all 

over the world, her positive vibes (and lyrics) and class represent well. 

In late 2018 she decided to re-mix and up grade her 2015 EP titled “Smile” 

produced by Indie Rootz Records. While it was an excellent EP, she 

always felt like there was something missing. And guess what, we found it! 

“Smile, Version 2.0” remixed and mastered from top to bottom, is a true 

second incarnation, sprinkled with a few new extras, such as an all new 

Soca remix of her hit “After Work Party”; as well as one of her new hits 

produced by GT Muzik. The ‘new’ EP will delight all current Lady G and 

Dancehall and Caribbean music fans around the world as well as gain her 

some new ones. Once again, Indie Rootz Records has taken it to another 

level, but when working with Lady G, there is no other way. 

Lady G is scheduled to tour Europe this summer while a return to Canada 

is currently in the planning stages for later in the Fall of 2019. “Smile, 

Version 2.0” the EP, will be distributed by VPAL Music and is slated to be 

released in August 2019 on all digital platforms. Indie Rootz Records 

(Brian Kotler and Bobby Pottinger) is based in Montreal, Canada. Check 

out: www.indierootzrecords.com. 


Ranking Clothing, she has been 

blessed to have Fearless Crown 

grace the runway of Fashion 

Circuit Series 2019 and ‘Love is 

Powerful’ this summer; 

showcasing Fearless Crown’s 

summer styles and trends. To see 

her hot new line and to grab your 

Fearless Crown gear for the 

summer, go to 

www.fearlesscrownclothing.com. 

free; CDs will be available for sale. 

Show starts at 9 pm sharp. Richie 

Flo will be performing all the songs 

from his album. This is a must see 

event! Follow Richie on IG: 

@realrichieflo; Twitter & FB: 

@richieflo. Visit his website at: 

www.richieflo.com. 

individuals who would like to 

partake in her music videos, she 

encourages all to support; and for 

those that are supporting, please 

continue to support Empress 

Conscious. 

PETRAA 

With Summer in the air, artiste 

Petraa is wasting no time 

embracing what is in store. With 

the rising success and growing 

popularity of the single “Show me 

your love” which she featured on 

with fellow artiste RasMorgan. 

Petraa is now set to release her 

own highly anticipated single, 

“Never Broken”, an inspirational 

anthem for those with children 

facing the struggles of life and who 

long for the uplifting words to 

continue to thrive. 

Based on her own real life 

experiences, Petraa felt the need 

to share her story, as in doing so 

she believes it can also uplift help 

others. Remember to look out for 

Petraa gracing the stage of the 

Canjam Festival this summer 

August 3rd, 2019. Apart from her 

music, Petraa is also experiencing 

successes in her Fashion pursuits. 

With the establishing of her 

clothing brand, Fearless Crown 

Clothing in collaboration with Top 

RICHIE FLO 

Riche Flo is set to release his 

debut 14 track album called “Life, 

Love & Music” on July 19, 2019. 

The album is a fusion of reggae, 

dancehall, R&B and Pop genres 

that are simmered into a stew of 

new sounds and will take you on a 

journey through life, love and 

music. 

The official album launch will be at 

The Wailers Lounge, 726 St Claire 

Ave W, Toronto. Guest performers 

are Ras Penco, Ms Paige and 

Empress Divine; music by 

Toronto’s finest Dj Wiz, Dj Simple 

and Dj Fyah Shade. Admission is 

EMPRESS 

CONSCIOUS 

Look out for Empress Conscious’s 

EP that is scheduled for release 

this summer. Track listing for the 

EP is “Down The Chute” remix, 

“Playing games”, “Blow Up The 

Phone”, “It’s Been A Long Time” 

and 

“Don’t Judge Me”; and a brand 

new song dedicated to her mother 

(Queen Mother). It’s a song which 

she hopes you will enjoy and 

remember to share. 

Stay tuned for her music videos 

such as “Down the Chute” remix 

and “Don’t Judge Me” along with 

“Blow up the Phone”. Empress 

Conscious is looking forward to 

interacting with other creative 

STEELE 

Described as dynamic and 

sensational, with the versatility 

and range that defies restriction to 

any one genre. Steele is as 

captivating in his handling of R&B 

material as he is with soul, 

reggae, gospel, classical, and 

jazz. Steele has been a stapel on 

the Canadian Reggae Music 

scene for quite a few years now. 

With hits after hits released, he 

has been well sought after by 

Promoters nationally and 

internationally. 

He was awarded with the first Irie 

Music Award for “Male Artist of the 

Year 2011”, and then followed 

also in 2011 with his JUNO 

nomination for his single 

“Woman”. Steele will be 

performing on August 4th, 2019 at 

the Jambana One World Festival. 

Contact:mobsproduction@rogers. 

com. 


Look out for Bringle Faya “I have Got Jah” mp3. 

INTERNATIONAL NEWS 

JAMAICA 

INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY 

July 1, 2019 – The world’s first and largest 24 

hour global media festival celebrating great 

Jamaican music, lifestyle and culture. 

NORRISMAN 

Norrisman has a brand new video entitled 

“Sweet Thing” on the Home and Away Music 

label. 

REGGAE SUMFEST 2019 

The year 2019 marks the 27th anniversary of 

Jamaica’s summer reggae festival; Reggae 

Sumfest will be held on July 14-20, 2019 at 

Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica. The 

organizers have expanded the event to a 6 

night line-up of activities; aSound system 

explosion, beach party and along with the 3 

main concerts. Reggae Sumfest is known for 

electrifying performances from local and 

international reggae acts. 

BLACK UHURU 

Black Uhuru is nominated for another Life Time 

Award in Music. This is the People’s Profile 

Award which will be held in Fort Lauderdale, 

Florida, U.S.A on July 14, 2019. 

WET WET XTREME JAMAICA 

Wet Wet Xtreme Jamaica will be held on July 

20, 2019. The event will be held at Ewarton 

Sports Complex, St. Catherine, Jamaica. Live 

performance will be by Gage. Free Rum Bar 

rum mixes from 6 pm - 12 am. 

BUGLE 

Bugle has a brand new album on its way, 

grammy style. More about the album coming 

soon 

LUTAN FYAH 

Lutan Fyah is here with another masterpiece, 

“Nuh Hail Dem”. Big bad tune from his 

upcoming album, “Longest Livah”. “Nuh Hail 

Dem” is a musical blend of ancient mento and a 

message for every generation; a Lock City 

Music production. 

LADY DONNA’S NEW SINGLE 

“Concerned Citizen” by Lady Donna is available 

on all digital platforms with video on YouTube. 

ROBERTHA 

Robertha is geared up to release her second 

single after great reviews on her previous single 

“I Shall Not Be Moved”. She is an artiste to 

watch. 

BRINGLE FAYA 

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-519-0831 -- Email: reggaexclusive@rogers.com Pg - 20 

DEBBIE DEFIRE 

Introducing the brand new single “Bongo Land” 

feat. G. Nako. Singer Songwriter Debbie Defire 

has re-emerged on the music scene. She has 

recently collaborated with Tanzanian hip hop 

artiste, Rosa Ree on a chart climbing tune 

entitled, “Dip n’ Whine It”. Debbie Defire as she 

is known in the many communities of her 

beloved city of Chicago, IL, USA for years, 

graced multiple music venues, mostly The Wild 

Hare, Reggae capital of the world, where she 

commanded the stage with her haunting vocals 

in three part harmony. Look out for much more 

to come from her.

Koffee, who got her name after ordering a coffee on a boiling hot day 

while everyone else opted for soda, began her musical life as a child in 

the church choir. Here, she learnt melody and harmony; at the age of 12, 

she taught herself guitar after a friend lent her his spare one. She began 

writing lyrics in her bedroom after being inspired by the reggae singer 

Protoje; just a few lines here and there, initially, a chorus or a verse. In 

2016, she accidentally auditioned for her school talent show, and won. 

“They had a show in the cafeteria one day and people were going up to 

perform poems and songs. My friends encouraged me to go up and 

perform so I did and the place loved it. I had no idea it was an audition 

until my name got called over the intercom.” 

Koffee’s following started to build and was further enhanced in 2017 when 

she jumped on Upsetta Records’ Ouji Riddim, made popular by Jamaican 

legends Busy Signal and Luciano. Her version was “Burning”, which you 

can hear being played all over Jamaica right now. “Burning” utilizes a 

heavy bassline and features a beautifully hypnotic chorus. “Burning came 

from a disappointing experience,” remembers Koffee. “I applied for 6th 

Form but I didn’t get in and I felt really disappointed by that. So “Burning” 

was an inspiration to me, to push myself forward to say, ‘You can’t let this 

out your flame’. Literally it was me parking a fire within myself to go 

forward and excel in something else, because education didn’t look like it 

was working out. I say ‘Me have a burning sound, me a burn the city 

down’; I meant, like, lighting a fire in Kingston, bringing that energy.” 

She quickly caught the eye of those in the know; in January 2018, reggae 

hero Coco Tea bought Koffee onto the stage at Rebel Salute; her idol 

Protoje also asked her to perform with him, while Chronixx, one of the 

island’s biggest contemporary reggae stars, invited Koffee to join him on 

Seani B and Mistajam’s recent 1Xtra shows broadcast from Big Yard 

studios in Jamaica. Now “Raggamuffin” is lighting up Jamaican airwaves, 

with Koffee preparing her debut EP due for release later this summer. 

ABOUT KOFFEE 

“M 

e? I’m just down to earth.” 18-year-old musician Mikayla 

“Koffee” Simpson may be small in stature and disarmingly 

unassuming but her modesty and height belies huge amounts 

of talent. The 5’0, self-described “sing-jay-guitarist” is one of the most 

exciting, forward thinking, and globally focused teenage talents to emerge 

in 2018. 

Born in Spanish Town, just outside of Kingston, Jamaica, Koffee was 

bought up alone by her hard working mother, her father having left for 

New York when Koffee was an infant. “Mummy struggled so I didn’t have 

to,” remembers Koffee. An occasional actress who works for the Ministry 

of Health and who gives sex education and body positivity talks to young 

people, Koffee’s mum sheltered her daughter from a lot of the violence 

that afflicted their community. “I was aware of curfews and shootings 

growing up but it wasn’t necessarily a reality for me because I didn’t 

experience anything directly,” she says. “I would hear about gunshots 

over in [neighboring] Gordon Pen, but where I live, in Eltham View, it’s a 

mellow vibe. It’s a pretty friendly community, we know each other for the 

most part and we get along well.” 

Though she was able to avoid explicit scenes of bloodshed, the sociopolitical 

problems that permeate parts of Jamaica have seeped into her 

music, helping to make Koffee the artist she is today. “With a lot of my 

music, it’s about entertaining people while highlighting problems in order 

to try and find a solution. I genuinely want to make the world a better 

place.” 

Describing herself as sitting somewhere between a singer, a rapper 

(known as a DJ in Jamaica) and a guitarist, Koffee’s current output has 

tended towards the more traditional Jamaican rhythms. But while reggae 

is on the agenda at the moment, Koffee intends to take in the many artists 

who have influenced her over the years, from Proteje and Supercat to St 

Louis rapper Smino and UK Rap star Giggs. “I learn a lot from flows; when 

I listen to music, that’s what I’m tuned into, that’s what I want to continue 

to experiment with. I can see myself doing bashment, dancehall, 

everything.” The possibilities are endless for this talented songwriter and 

singjay.. “I’m not going to limit myself. I see myself doing many things in 

the future, I’m not going to narrow myself to one thing. I want to try it all.” 

Indeed, there are no restrictions to this teenager’s talents. This isn’t 

someone making music for “likes” and money; success holds much more 

weight to Koffee than followers and brand deals, accolades and awards. 

“I want to bring positive change to the world because I think the world 

needs that more than just individual success,” she points out. “My 

personal success could be ten cars and a big house but that doesn’t 

influence many people other than me and the people around me who 

benefit from that. I want to be a positive movement and make a positive 

movement, at the same time. I want to bring vibes and positive change. I 

want to impact the world.” 

Koffee will be live onstage at Jambana One World Festival 2019 on 

August 5th, at the Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne St., Toronto. 

Tickets are $40 in advance. Don’t miss your chance of coming out to see 

this young superstar. 


REGGAE RADIO LISTINGS 

Delroy G (Toronto) Sat G98.7FM 

DJ Spex (Toronto) Sun G98.7FM 

DJ Wiz (Toronto) Thurs VIBE 105.5FM 

Puggy Simeon (Toronto) Sat. VIBE 105.5FM 

Carrie Mullings (Toronto) Mon VIBE 105.5FM 

Dibi Hawkes (Toronto) Sat CIUT 89.5FM 

Patrick Roots (Toronto) Sat CIUT 89.5FM 

King Turbo (Toronto) Mon CIUT 89.5FM 

Scabba G (Toronto) Sat CIUT 89.5FM 

Durmot Williams (Toronto) Fri CIRV 88.9FM 

DJ Cool (Kitchener) 

Mon 102.7fm / radiowaterloo.ca 

George Barrett (Vancouver) Sat CFRO 100.5FM 

Dudley George (Vancouver) Sat CFRO 100.5FM 

Wayne Vernon (Vancouver) 

caribbeanexpress.ca 

Ras Bingi Catt (Quinte) Sat 91.3FM (91x fm online) 

Unity Radio 1 (Birmingham) 

unityradio1.co.uk 

Sting Them Radio (Birmingham) stingthemradio.co.uk 

Supreme Radio (London) 

supremeradio.co.uk 

Bess FM 100 (Jamaica) 

DJ Fullclip (Jamaica) 

Ron Nelson (Toronto) 

reggaemania.ca 

Spoila Ranks (Toronto) 

spoilaranks.com 

MONTREAL RADIO 

CKUT 90.3 FM or www.ckut.ca 

Rootz, Rock, Reggae Show - Monday 1am to 4am 

Full Circle Show - Wednesday 4am to 7am 

Positive Vibez Show - Thursday 3pm to 5pm 

Survivor’s Corner - Friday 4am to 7am 

West Indian Rhythms Show - Saturday 4pm to 7pm 

Bhum-Bhum Time Show - Sunday 4pm to 6pm 

CKRK 103.7 FM or www.k103radio.com 

Reggae Jam Show - Sunday 9pm to 12am 

CJLO 1690 AM or www.cjlo.com 

World Beat News - Tuesday 12pm to 1pm 

Callaloo After Dark - Tuesday 11pm to Wednesday 1am 

Beat The World - Saturday 12pm to 2pm 

Caribbean Callaloo - Saturday 2pm - 4pm 

More Fyah - Saturday 4pm to 6pm 

Anatomy of Caribbean Music - Saturday 8pm to 10pm 

ON CHRW 94.9FM 

Dr Roper Show by Derrick Roper – Thursdays 12am - 2am 

Rootsman Skankin with King David alternating with Yard Vibes with 

Superfly Thursdays 10pm - 12am 

Positive Journey with dahJah - Saturdays 8pm - 10pm 

ON WWW.KNR1.COM 

Rootsman Skankin with King David - Saturdays 2pm - 6pm 

The Point of No Return with JAHLOU - Sundays 8pm - 10pm 

The Sunday Evening Wind Down with dahJah – Sundays 10pm - 12am 

The Positive Journey with dahJah -Tues 8pm - 12am & Fri 12pm - 2pm 

www.kingdomnubia.com / www.knr1.com 

One Love Radio - 106.5FM - Hartford, Connecticut 

iriesensationradio.co.uk; realvibes.org; rootsreggaeradio.ca; 

jamradio.co.uk; starzfmradio.com 

rootsreggaeradio.ca 

rootsreggaehub.com 

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RASMORGAN’S 

RE-LAUNCH OF STAR LIGHT 

On The Jahovia’s Records Label - Produced by: SingJahLion 

On The Anewday Rhythm - Kingston, Jamaica 

For bookings contact: rasmorgan35@gmail.com; or call (647) 

833-9481 (WhatsApp). Follow RasMorgan on Facebook 

@rasmorgan and on Instagram @rasmorganmusic. 

THERE IS NO 

STOPPING 

RASMORGAN 

O 

nce again RasMorgan is 

breaking new grounds and 

creating new waves by 

linking up with one of the youngest 

producers out of Spanish Town, 

Jamaica “SingJahLion” and the 

Jahovia’s Records Label for the relaunch 

of the song “Starlight” on the 

Anewday Rhythm. The song was 

originally released on the 2018 EP 

“Coming @Yu”, and will now be 

released as a single on the 

Jahovia’s Records Label. Jamaica 

has become a hotspot for 

RasMorgan’s music, having two 

shows lined up for the month of 

August in Kingston Jamaica with 

Television rotation of his video 

“African Girl” in process. 

Check him out on 

Reverbnation.com/rasmorgan and 

view a whole lot more of his 

musical works. His newly released 

summer song “Show Me Your 

Love” with featured artiste Petraa is 

now creating a worldwide tsunami, 

musically. Get yourself a copy; it’s 

available on all digital media 

outlets. For bookings contact: 

rasmorgan35@gmail.com; or call 

(647) 833-9481 (WhatsApp). 

Follow RasMorgan on Facebook 

@rasmorgan and on Instagram 

@rasmorganmusic. 

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JUA OF JAPAN 

J 

apan, the land of the rising 

Sun is where Jua (which 

means “Sun” in Swahili) is 

from as are her ancestors. Jua’s 

spiritual and natural connection 

is a very strong one for this 

particular reason. On a musical 

level, a strong force compels 

her to put the spiritual 

messages that she receives to 

a melody and thus is a total 

intimacy and meditation to Jua 

in the world of music. Jua’s 

music is indeed very rare as it is 

a combination of her Japanese 

cultural background with reggae 

vibes. 

Jua is not only a talented and rare musician, she is also an artist in many 

mediums, and owns the Tico’s Temple in Montreal, Canada which is an 

Art Studio where she does nail art, and also teaches Qi Gong and Taichi 

which is an ancient Chinese holistic treatment. Jua’s mission is to convey 

through her music a message to all the beings, the forgotten divine way 

of nature, and bring back the balance in people. Also to break the barriers 

that has developed between wombmen and increase unification; and give 

back and lift the energy of our divine mother earth, using our divine 

Father’s guidance and abundance, and educate the youth for elevation! 

Jua is currently working on an EP with a Producer in US Network 1 

Entertainment forming a foundation of Qi gong workshop in Ohio to help 

the community of wombman. Soon there will be collaboration with Indie 

Rootz Records in Montreal Canada. Tours are coming up in the U.S. 

Canada, Japan, and Africa. Follow Jua on Instagram @jua_of_japan or 

Facebook @Jua_of_Japan. 

FUJAHTIVE 

F 

ujahtive will be performing on Day 2, Monday August 5th, 2109 at 

the Jambana One World Festival. Fujahtive was originally formed in 

1986 when all the original members were still high school students. 

Jamaican born lead vocalist Winston Ho-Sang transferred from Oakwood 

Collegiate to Forest Hill Collegiate where he met Anthony Goldstein in 

music class. They quickly bonded over their mutual love of reggae music 

and decided that they had to put a band together with members from each 

of the schools well respected music programs. Soon after, Winston Ho- 

Sang’s identical twin brother Wayne Ho-Sang joined the very surprised 

band at rehearsal and for a while audiences were seeing double on lead 

vocals. 

The band has always insisted on having a powerful three piece horn 

section as a feature of their music. Dubbed the “Ras Brass”, this horn 

driven brand of reggae made the band a very popular local live act in 

Toronto as well as a regular touring act across Canada throughout the late 

1980s and 1990s. 

The band’s “Send fi mi girl” video off the 1991 album “In Black and White” 

was one of the first Canadian reggae videos to crack the Much Music 

regular rotation. That same year they were invited to guest host and play 

live on the innovative and wildly popular MuchMusic show Xtendamix 

along with host Master T. The band eventually took a break in 2006 before 

regrouping on November 7, 2014 for a sold out benefit concert in Toronto. 

In 1995 Fujahtive’s second album “The Sound” was nominated for a 

Canadian Juno award. The band has had the great fortune to be opening 

act for many of its musical influences including Yellowman, Burning 

Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Sly & Robbie, Culture, Linton Kwesi Johnson, 

Judy Mowatt, Eek-a-mouse, Shinehead and most recently Luciano 

(2016). It will certainly be a musical treat to see Fujahtive live onstage on 

August 5th at the Phoenix Concert Theatre along with Exco Levi and 

Koffee. Stay tuned for more on Fujahtive. 



BENETO 

B 

eneatto Roberto Lazarus (Beneto), son of dancehall reggae icon 

Little John, was born September 4th 1978 and resides in Arnette 

Gardens (Trench Town), where the great reggae superstar Bob 

Marley is from. Beneatto has been in love with reggae music from a very 

young age while attending St Aloysius School. He has a great admiration 

for Ghost and Elvis Presley. Leaving St. Aloysius and attending Trinity 

High School, his love for the music continued, at this time he was going 

by the name of Singing Teeth. During this time he was doing concerts in 

his and other neighboring communities. 

After Beneatto graduated from high school he worked as a mechanic at 

Challenger Transport and continued to work the streets hard in the music 

business. Whilst doing a show, the King of the Dancehall Beenie Man 

called Beneatto on stage to perform; the response from the crowd was so 

great that Beenie Man changed Beneatto’s name to Mighty Teeth. 

However in 2002 he took his career to another level and changed his 

stage name to Beneto, which is his Christian name with a little twist to the 

spelling. 

Beneto’s first release was entitled “Shake Your Body” for Stone Love 

Production in 2002, which in the same year he won the first prize for Stone 

Love Production. He later went on to do other recordings for producer Phil 

Matthias of Sonic Recording Studio and Isaiah Laing of Supreme 

Productions and promoter of Sting which at the time was the greatest one 

night reggae show in Jamaica. Beneto has worked on a number of shows. 

On the local market, he has done Sting, Curefest, Curryfest and 

Champions in Action just to name a few. Internationally he has done 

Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Canada and has shared the stage with 

numerous veterans in the business. 

Beneto became the president of Catalyst Entertainment Group in 2012 

after teaming up with another local artiste from Trench Town, Queen 

Kamarla. He has done Bob Marley Festival, Peter Tosh Memorial and 

Capleton’s Birthday Bash also Sugar Minott’s Birthday Bash. His latest 

release is entitled “Murderer” and he just finished his soon to be released 

“Black Lips Girl” for Knocksoft Entertainment on the Shirt Riddim by 

3Mirage Studio in Hamilton, Ontario. Beneto can be contacted at: 1 (876) 

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