Ninja Kid and Markus Myrie Shoots 'Dem' Music Video

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Following an earlier nomination for ‘Comeback Artiste of the Year’ at this year’s Music Industry Achievers Awards (M.I.A) dancehall deejay Ninja Kid continues to show upward mobility in his career


On Wednesday afternoon the entertainer along with producer turn artiste Markus Myrie shot the video for their single ‘Dem’. Captured through the precision lens of director, Short Filmz Jamaica the project was shot on location at the Gargamel Studio with additional stops in Constant Spring, Half-Way-Tree, Red Hills and sections of the White Hall community.


According to Ninja Kid and Markus, the video storyline depicts the plight of a Jamaican artiste as he goes about his daily endeavours while highlighting the challenges sometimes encountered. The video features cameos by ZJ Wahwa, Kiprich, D’Angel, Blak Ryno and veteran deejay Ninja Man.

(LR) Ninja Kid, , D’Angel and Markus Myrie

Despite several appearances on previous projects, this is an achievement for Myrie. “this is a milestone for me being my first official single and video as an artiste” – Myrie added.  The emerging producer also recently copped the ’Rookie Producer of the Year’ award at the 2012 Hapilos 21st Awards held at Waterfalls, Liguanea.

‘Dem’ is Kid’s, second video since the start of 2012 and he’s expected to release two additional videos leading into Summer.

Riding high with singles such as 'Menke', ‘Cups High’ and 'Have Nuh Gal Like We', Ninja Kid whose given name isOjukwu Simpson is booked to appear at the Rumfire Ochi Explosion on May 26th alongside fellow entertainers Blak Ryno, Konshens, Navino and Popcaan among others.

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Benefit concert for ‘Ninja Man’

Monday, May 16, 2011

Jamaica Supreme Promotions Limited will be hosting a benefit concert for Deejay  ‘Ninja Man’ whose real is Desmond Ballentine.  The event will be held  on Saturday, June 25 at Jam World in Portmore, St. Catherine.


The cost of the concert will be $1,000 and will feature some of Jamaica’s best entertainers in reggae and dancehall including artistes and disc jocks. Proceeds will go towards assisting the the deejay , whos is currently in jail and his family with their financial expenses.

Isaiah Laing, the CEO of Supreme Promotions Limited and promoter of the popular stage show STING, says Ninja Man, an icon in Jamaica’s dancehall, is reaching out to his colleagues in the industry for their assistance.

"Ninja Man is a very kindhearted person. He would have been the first one to say yes to a cause of this nature," Laing added.

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