Chef Jason Howard Puts Rum On The Menu.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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ajan born Chef Jason Howard aims put rum on the menu for his dishes and desserts. The Michelin trained chef relocated to London to further his career.

As well as running a series of fine dining pop up events with  the focus of Caribbean food and flavours. Chef Howard is  developing and experimenting with rum as a cooking ingredient,  he sees the way that Europe prides itself on food and wine  combinations, whether in cooking or food pairing. 

 

Chef Howard believes the Caribbean can emulate the same type  of culinary fusion using rums, as each rum producing island can  make better use of its natural food and culinary resources, to best provide a more authentic Caribbean experience for many who visit  the islands.

As well as working with rums in his food, he is on a mission to  raise the profile of Caribbean food, so that it's on a par  internationally with that of French, Italian, Chinese or Indian.

Part of his plan will be to develop a team or network that can collectively raise the standard of Caribbean cuisine, Showcasing the cultural and regional diversity, to what it  can be on a global stage.

 

Currently, Chef Jason Howard is working on developing his next Caribbean fine dining with an interesting theme, bringing a new twist to some dishes and visually stunning food to match. 

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Meet New Artiste S.K - (Shakeir Kidd)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

S.K. born Shakeir Kidd to mother Yvaine Ellis and father Kenroy Kidd, originates from ST. Mary. He grew up in a single parent home with his grandmother, Donna Davis, as his mother died two months after he was born, and his father was inactive in his life.

S.K. grew up in the Barbican community of ST. Andrew and has been singing since the age of five years old. One day his great grandmother came home and heard a song and she believed it was the television, however, it was young Shakeir that was singing his heart out.
She wasted no time. His great grandmother soon called a radio talk show on Love FM and got S.K. his first performance on a talent show, hosted by Nadine Blair in Winters Park.

 

Soon after, S.K. had found himself in various churches singing his heart out. He joined the Barbican Baptist Church Children’s Choir where he sang for eight years at an annual function the church calls Cris Mas Fun Ting.

S.K. was also on his school choirs at Calabar High School which he attended for five years and also at Mona High School which he attended for a year. It was at Mona that he met Kimani Smith and Roel Powell who both appreciated S.K’s vocal ability. They then introduced him to Peter Harrison and Skatta Burrell, who were not hesitant to offer an opportunity to be in the Downsound environment.

There he has matured in his ability in the voicing booth and also his writing ability. He has written songs for  G Warren, Motion and combination with G Warren and Harry Toddler.

S.K.  is also gifted with an ear for harmony notes, and he is the harmony singer in Nature’s World Peace.  He believes that if opportunity comes knocking, jump at it and make the best of it, and that’s exactly what S.K. has been doing.

He was given an opportunity by Donsome Records to do a song on the Amore Riddim, and he didn’t disappoint. This resulted in his first release, a song titled Keep You Warm.

S.K. was reunited with his high school best friend, Micheal Farquharson who immediately offered his assistance to him. He offered to be his road manager, and once again S.K. didn’t allow the opportunity to pass.

His new road manager had started to promote him in the Maverly area, so much so that he wasted no time in getting another opportunity opened for the artist. He made a link with a member of Harsh Records, an England based Dancehall record label, who recently released their Riddim (The Harsh Riddim) which S.K. didn’t hesitate to show his vocal and lyrical ability, and his second song, Wine up Yuh Body was released.

S.K. continues to work with Micheal Farquharson, Kimani Smith and Roel Powell to get a break in the music industry, and with his vocal ability, he is a force to be reckoned with as he aim to be the best in Dancehall/Reggae.

 

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Chedda Unveils First Double Video Premier

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Rising dancehall artiste Chedda on Monday, April 18 unveiled a double video premier for his singles ‘Bad Inna Song’ and ‘Worry Dem’ on HYPE TV, one of Jamaica premium entertainment networks. The double premier was also a first for the station from any artiste. Shot by the award winning director Christopher Campbell of Iceyjace Film factory the project features cameos from popular entertainers Ryno, Future Fambo and Supa Hype.

The videos will also be premiered on several other popular local and international entertainment outlet in the days ahead. Currently enjoying favourable rotation the songs are expected to gain added traction with the visual boost.

Meanwhile, with the Easter weekend fast approaching Chedda is booked to appear on Seductionz on April 22 in May Pen, Clarendon alongside Tony Matterhorn and popular zipjock ZJ Wah Wa.

Aside from the videos, Chedda will be officially releasing two new singles courtesy of Payday Music and 3rd Floor Productions in the coming week.

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CHEDDA – BAD INNA SONG


CHEDDA – WORRY DEM

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"Blak Ryno" Launches Own Record Label

Thursday, April 14, 2011

In a tough economic climate such as Jamaica, where recording artistes face a plethora of obstacles daily, including the challenges of consistency and relevance in a very competitive marketplace.  This development is attributed as one of the new driving force behind several entertainers segueing into various types of entrepreneurial endeavours to sustaining future income.

For many it’s an avenue to spawn into other aspects of the industry as is the case with resurgent deejay Ryno (formerly known as Blak Ryno), the new chief executive officer of his own Garrison Records. Back from his Central American assignment the ‘Carpenter’ singer has been toying with the idea to form his own label since exiting his former camp but decided to make it official last week.

Ryno alluded to the fact that, “There are many aspects to music and you have to think beyond just being an artiste, at some point in time a new wave of young talent is going to take over. So creating my own label is just another way I intend to contribute positively to the development of the industry.”

“Making music is good, but as I have come to learn the industry is more about the business than the music itself and many artistes fail to recognize that.” – He added. 

Besides himself, Ryno’s protégé Kaliba who is featured on the single ‘Say Dem A Friend’ will be the second official act on the label .

“The song with me and Kaliba is doing very well in the Caribbean and I plan to shoot a video for it, just look out for some great things from Garrison Records.”  - Ryno revealed.

Since returning to island last week the Garrison C.E.O. has released his fifth single for the year titled ‘One Burner’ produced by Armz House Records on the Gully Stream Rhythm.

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Recording artiste Ryno and his protégé Kaliba 

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Ryno feat. Kaliba – Say Dem A Friend (White Collar Riddim)

Ryno – One Burner (Gully Stream Riddim 2011)

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Chedda Shoots Two New Videos With Award Winning Director

Rising dancehall artiste Chedda known for the hits ‘Fake Jeans Admit It’ and ‘Cleanest’ over the weekend shot two new videos for the singles ‘Bad Inna Song’ and ‘Worry Dem’, the latter produced by 2011 EME Award Rhythm of the Year Winner (Reggae) - Cash Flow Records.

Shot throughout the Kingston and St. Andrew metropolis under the watchful eyes of award winning director Christopher Campbell of Iceyjace Film Factory. The project features cameos from DJ Calico (Suncity FM), ZJ Wah Wa (Zip FM),  Supa Hype and recording artiste Future Fambo and Ryno. Campbell earlier in the year nabbed the award for Director Avante Garde at the 2nd Annual Cari Vibez Web Awards and is also responsible for ‘Chedda & QQ – Cleanest‘ and ‘Leftside and Mystic – Want Your Body Remix’ among others.

According to Chedda, “The songs are picking up traction across the Caribbean and U.S urban markets and have been getting good rotation. So based on that a decision was taken by management to shoot the videos.”

“People will ask why two videos at once but if you listen the songs you will see one is for the streets and the other is for the ladies. I don’t want to giveaway too much details but let’s put it this way it’s gonna be very interesting” – a cheerful Chedda added.

Now on the chopping blocks the videos are expected to be premiered in approximately two weeks.

Last Saturday, Chedda delivered a commendable performance at the official launch of Rum-Bar Satdaze at the Spoilers Community in Downtown Kingston.

Chedda, Supa Hype and Future Fambo on the Set of ‘Bad Inna Song’ Video Shoot

Chedda and ZJ Wah Wa represents at Rum-Bar Satdaze, Spoilers, Downtown Kingston

Chedda and some of the ladies on the Set of ‘Worry Dem’ Video Shoot.

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