Junior Reid Road Manager Mikey Jarrett Jr" Dies From Heart Attack

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Mikey Jarrett Jr

Amidst preparations for his upcoming album and North American tour, tragedy has struck leaving Reggae stalwart Junior Reid stricken by the sudden death of his close friend and international road manager Mikey Jarrett Jr.

According to the medical and police report Jarrett died from a heart attack on Tuesday while in Miami, Florida on a professional assignment.

Hailing from the boroughs of New York City, Mikey Jarrett Jr. has been an integral part of the One Blood family for over fifteen years and was very instrumental in the professional advancement of the careers of Junior Reid, Wada and Andrew Blood. He also helped to foster relations between the Bloods and a number of international superstars some of whom were under his tutelage.



JUNIOR REID

A bereaving Junior Reid in a release to the media laments, “Mikey’s death is a great loss to creation, humanity and the music industry. He has done so much for this music and for us as entertainers. Mikey was a man that always wanted to bring out the best in people, it’s really sad to see him go… may Jah guide him on his journey.”



WADA BLOOD

Similar sentiments were echoed by a seemingly shock Wada Blood who tweeted, “Mikey Jarrett can’t believe it star mi feel da one yah Rastafari kno real family mi vibes mash up.”

Junior Reid and the One Blood Family will depart the island in the coming days to meet with his family and attend the funeral.

 

 

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Junior Reid and son Wada Blood Premiers Three New Videos

Monday, November 26, 2012

International Reggae singer Junior Reid and son Wada Blood has combined their efforts for the release of three new music videos.

The videos, ‘Never Let You Go’, ‘Same Boat’ and ‘Rastafari Way’ will be officially premiered this week on various media outlets across  the globe as part of their ongoing campaign heading into the festive season.

 The triad of visuals shot by MGP Films features a myriad of location through the Jamaican Diaspora. However each showcasing its own unique traits. ‘Never Let You Go’ speaks to Reid trying to make amends with his departing love interest while the more thought provoking ‘Rastafari Way’ and ‘Same Boat’ alludes to the Rastafarian livity and the continious struggles of the Black nation respectively.

‘Same Boat’ and ‘Never Let You Go’ are the first official releases from Junior Reid upcoming album ‘Living Legend’ slated for release next year.

The ‘One Blood’ singer is expected to depart the island in the coming weeks for a stint in Florida, while Wada gears up for a series of shows for the Christmas holidays.

 

VIDEO|| JUNIOR REID – NEVER LET YOU GO [ watch (youtube) | download ]

VIDEO || WADA BLOOD – RASTAFARI WAY [ watch (youtube) | download ]

VIDEO || JUNIOR REID – SAME BOAT [ watch (youtube) | download ]

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Entertainer Wada Blood Ignites New York, Miami and Featured In Canadian Magazine

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Wada Blood, son of Reggae virtuoso Junior Reid is now back in Jamaica after igniting audiences in New York and Miami over the Summer. During his international stint the ‘Hustle Till The Day That I Die’ singer along with sibling Andrew Blood delivered an energetic performance at the 4th annual South Florida Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards before taking home some silverware for the ‘Most Outstanding Duo Of The Year’.

The prestigious showcase held at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in Florida featured some of Jamaica’s biggest stars.

 

Following closely on their successful MTV stint with the single‘Irie" the two are currently features in an eight-page spread of the September edition of Canada’s L3 Magazine where they elaborate on their music, life, family and careers.

 

Relating to his career, Wada explains that he is fully focused on upping the ante which includes a cadre of new singles and videos including the noteworthy track ‘Rastafari Way’ on the soon-to-be-released Soul Street Rhythm compilation.

“Just look out for more singles and videos from me, radio has been showing Rastafari Way a lot of love and I appreciate it greatly. Right now I am very busy doing work with several producers including my younger sibling Joseph Reid on theMoney Green Production (MPG) label.” – Wada explained. 

“Rastafari Way is the first single on that imprint” – he added.

Meanwhile, the video for his Don Corleon produced single ‘Nuh See Dem’ is comfortably position at the No.2 spot on the CVM Television Hitlist chart and continues to show upward mobility.

 

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