Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Tashina McKenzie started the show on a high.

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

If the performances on Saturday’s Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall live show were anything to go by, the public will have a hard time deciding who will go through to the next round of the competition.

Of the 14 contestants who performed on the show, held at D’Entrance, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, only a few fell below the bar.

First out the blocks was Tashina McKenzie, who impressed the judges with her song and voice. Brams was not too far behind with his strong presence.

Devin Di Dakta also came equipped with lyrics and did not hold back on the audience.

“I was so caught up with how you really ride the rhythm. That was so excellent,” Professor Nuts said.

Close on his heels was Fyah Roiall. He was smooth and drew the audience in, as he went in depth about police brutality.

“You siddung inna di rhythm like a Range Rover or a X6. You tell a story,” Miss Kitty said.

Triple A was also decent and exuded confidence throughout his performance. Likkle Touch could have had more clarity, but she was still liked.

The show also had Nuh Brakes and Simple Wayne, who had auditioned multiple times before being chosen for the live shows. Both contestants were liked. Simple Wayne got a good response from the judges, who reminisced about how he had grown before their eyes.

Kranberri was not the best in the pack, but the judges liked her appearance. Paris, on the other hand, seemed to take the stage with vengeance in her heart, and was rewarded with strong applause for her effort.

“Da song deh bad and you space your sentences and you still have value inna yuh lyrics and melody,” Skatta said.

Ffrench came with a different topic, but it was Maxibillian that had the audience singing along.

“Mi see him a audition and mi see the growth. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall do a wonderful thing,” Skatta said.

It was not so wonderful for Trinidadian KG, who was mostly off-key. Lucky for him, and his countrywoman Lushus, the judges were generally conservative with their comments.

“You need fi touch road and catch the Jamaican lingua,” Skatta said to KG after his performance.

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Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Tashina McKenzie started the show on a high.

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

If the performances on Saturday’s Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall live show were anything to go by, the public will have a hard time deciding who will go through to the next round of the competition.

Of the 14 contestants who performed on the show, held at D’Entrance, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, only a few fell below the bar.

First out the blocks was Tashina McKenzie, who impressed the judges with her song and voice. Brams was not too far behind with his strong presence.

Devin Di Dakta also came equipped with lyrics and did not hold back on the audience.

“I was so caught up with how you really ride the rhythm. That was so excellent,” Professor Nuts said.

Close on his heels was Fyah Roiall. He was smooth and drew the audience in, as he went in depth about police brutality.

“You siddung inna di rhythm like a Range Rover or a X6. You tell a story,” Miss Kitty said.

Triple A was also decent and exuded confidence throughout his performance. Likkle Touch could have had more clarity, but she was still liked.

The show also had Nuh Brakes and Simple Wayne, who had auditioned multiple times before being chosen for the live shows. Both contestants were liked. Simple Wayne got a good response from the judges, who reminisced about how he had grown before their eyes.

Kranberri was not the best in the pack, but the judges liked her appearance. Paris, on the other hand, seemed to take the stage with vengeance in her heart, and was rewarded with strong applause for her effort.

“Da song deh bad and you space your sentences and you still have value inna yuh lyrics and melody,” Skatta said.

Ffrench came with a different topic, but it was Maxibillian that had the audience singing along.

“Mi see him a audition and mi see the growth. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall do a wonderful thing,” Skatta said.

It was not so wonderful for Trinidadian KG, who was mostly off-key. Lucky for him, and his countrywoman Lushus, the judges were generally conservative with their comments.

“You need fi touch road and catch the Jamaican lingua,” Skatta said to KG after his performance.

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Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall goes international

Contributed – Scenes during the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall audition in Trinidad and Tobago recently.

Trinibagonians made dancehall history recently when they became the first set of international talent to audition for Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall.

The studios at Caribbean New Media Group (CNMG) in Port-of-Spain provided the perfect opportunity for the intermingling of two cultures as contestants put their best effort on show, hoping to join the ranks of Magnum Royalty in season eight which is set to premiere on TVJ in Jamaica and TV6 in Trinidad & Tobago on January 17, 2015.

“One thing that stood out during auditions is how pervasive the culture of dancehall is and the extent to which it has positively influenced upcoming talent in Trinidad and the wider Caribbean. We were anxious about the type of reception that our concept would get, but it wasn’t long before we were impressed at the crop of talent that came out,” said Mark Kenny, executive producer of the show.

Seemingly reflecting what is popular within dancehall circles, male contestants outnumbered their female competitors but that did not stop the ladies who came out armed with bold and entertaining selections. Smalls and Luscious were the female acts that stood out to judges Miss Kitty, Skatta Burrell and Professor Nuts.

brand’s influence

“We were thrilled with the talent in Trinidad last Saturday. The contestants came hard and we definitely found some worthy of the Magnum stage. Magnum is committed to deepening the brand’s influence across the Caribbean and what better way to do so than integrating our musical culture with our Caribbean neighbours in a positive way. We hope that Trinibagonians will support their own in the competition by watching on TV6 and voting each week come January 17,” said Sophia Bernard-Fairman, group brand manager, Fortified Wines & Liqueurs at J. Wray and Nephew Ltd.

Producer and Magnum judge Skatta Burrell was also impressed by the talent coming out of Trinidad. “I’m excited to hear new flavours of dancehall emerging which undeniably comes from a soca infusion,” he said.

Successful Trinibagonian contestants will fly to Jamaica early next year to be part of the 32 princes and princesses vying for lyrical greatness. Contestants who make it to the live show will be competing for a cash prize of J$1 million (equivalent of TT$50,000), in addition to a two-year contract with Star$truck Records, which will include providing assistance with the production of an EP, voice training and public relations.

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Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall goes international

Deep Jahi enters another competition - Former "Kings and Queens" winner tries JCDC stage

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

Deep Jahi

Despite being the crowned king during the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition a couple years ago, recording artiste Deep Jahi says he aims to promote Jamaica with his entry in this year’s Festival Song competition.

Deep Jahi, given name Rushane Sanderson, has entered the Festival Song competition with a song titled I Love Ja.

He explained that the decision came after the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) approached his manager, Serani, to do production work for the competition. He said he was then consulted to participate in the competition and he decided to do it.

“I was kinda hesitant at first, but given the fact that the JCDC is a competition… it goes across the board. It will be on TV and radio… it is good promotion and known to Jamaica at large. It will be beneficial to my career. I decided to do a song to help promote Jamaica and the beauty of Jamaica and help make JCDC more mainstream,” he told THE STAR.

The other contestants in the competition are Pehtrol, Bono G, Sanj and CG Smart, Kahni, Clearance, Oliver Smoothe, Rasta Keekee and Rojjah.

Although he was the winner of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall in 2012, Deep Jahi says it is quite different from the Festival Song competition.

When he entered the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall, Deep Jahi said the main aim was to win the million dollar prize. This competition, he says, is a different experience.

“This one (Festival Song) is not about money. I don’t even know the prize I would get if I am the overall winner. I don’t see this as a competition, I see it as something to promote Jamaica,” he said.

The Festival Song finals will take place on July 26, and not many persons were made aware that Deep Jahi is a contestant prior to this. However, he says he is already bracing for possible negative feedback.

“In the music, there is always negative feedback. Even to this day you have persons who can’t put a face to my music and you have some who ask why I don’t put out any songs and I have been recording,” he said.

“Me just sing good music and the good nuh necessarily come up to the forefront. Any opportunity as it relates to good music, that’s what I am going to do.”

Deep Jahi stressed that although he has entered the competition, his music career is still very much active. The music video for Harsh Reality was scheduled to be premiered on CVM TV’s On Stage last Saturday and he also plans to do music videos for Conversation and Family Over All Things in coming weeks.

sadeke.brooks@gleanerjm.com

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Deep Jahi enters another competition - Former "Kings and Queens" winner tries JCDC stage

Deep Jahi enters another competition - Former "Kings and Queens" winner tries JCDC stage

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

Deep Jahi

Despite being the crowned king during the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition a couple years ago, recording artiste Deep Jahi says he aims to promote Jamaica with his entry in this year’s Festival Song competition.

Deep Jahi, given name Rushane Sanderson, has entered the Festival Song competition with a song titled I Love Ja.

He explained that the decision came after the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) approached his manager, Serani, to do production work for the competition. He said he was then consulted to participate in the competition and he decided to do it.

“I was kinda hesitant at first, but given the fact that the JCDC is a competition… it goes across the board. It will be on TV and radio… it is good promotion and known to Jamaica at large. It will be beneficial to my career. I decided to do a song to help promote Jamaica and the beauty of Jamaica and help make JCDC more mainstream,” he told THE STAR.

The other contestants in the competition are Pehtrol, Bono G, Sanj and CG Smart, Kahni, Clearance, Oliver Smoothe, Rasta Keekee and Rojjah.

Although he was the winner of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall in 2012, Deep Jahi says it is quite different from the Festival Song competition.

When he entered the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall, Deep Jahi said the main aim was to win the million dollar prize. This competition, he says, is a different experience.

“This one (Festival Song) is not about money. I don’t even know the prize I would get if I am the overall winner. I don’t see this as a competition, I see it as something to promote Jamaica,” he said.

The Festival Song finals will take place on July 26, and not many persons were made aware that Deep Jahi is a contestant prior to this. However, he says he is already bracing for possible negative feedback.

“In the music, there is always negative feedback. Even to this day you have persons who can’t put a face to my music and you have some who ask why I don’t put out any songs and I have been recording,” he said.

“Me just sing good music and the good nuh necessarily come up to the forefront. Any opportunity as it relates to good music, that’s what I am going to do.”

Deep Jahi stressed that although he has entered the competition, his music career is still very much active. The music video for Harsh Reality was scheduled to be premiered on CVM TV’s On Stage last Saturday and he also plans to do music videos for Conversation and Family Over All Things in coming weeks.

sadeke.brooks@gleanerjm.com

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Deep Jahi enters another competition - Former "Kings and Queens" winner tries JCDC stage