Artists unite to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of Jamaica’s independence from Great Britain, encouraging listeners to ‘Jump
for Jamaica.’
Produced by Courtney John for the FiWi Music label, “Jump
for Jamaica” is a signature song released in commemoration of Jamaica’s jubilee
anniversary. Featuring artists such as Marcia
Griffiths, Beenie Man, Kreesha Turner, Cherine Anderson, Mr. Lexx, Kardinal
Offishall, Ammoye and more, the project is special in part because of its’
cross geographical reach.
As a first of its kind, the “Jump for Jamaica” song features
premier artists from Jamaica (Marcia Griffiths, Courtney John, Mr. Lexx,
T.O.K., Etana, Beenie Man and Cherine Anderson), as well as Canada. Hip Hop Icon Kardinal Offishall adds his
patois infused Bakardi slang, while Canada’s songbird, Ammoye, lends her smooth
vocals singing “out of many people / we are one / come together / old and young
….”
By participating on this song, Ammoye makes Canadian Reggae history
as being the only female Reggae singer from Canada to perform with legendary artists
Beenie Man, Marcia Griffiths, Cherine Anderson and Courtney John together on
the same song. Ammoye will also join the
Gala event being held at the Sony Centre for the performing arts to perform the
song with the legendary artists.
When asked about her contribution to the song, Ammoye said
“this project reflects our pride as a people, our solidarity as a people, and
the worlds’ recognition of our people!
This is our time to shine, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do so
with so many great Jamaicans!”
Included to represent the Jamaican Canadian voice are
Steele, M’Lonie, Jay Douglas, Leontre and Leonardo Charmichael. Collectively, the chorus of voices does the
island proud!
“Jump for Jamaica” is available for preview via YouTube
here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boPPCwR9iho.
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