Featured Artist: Jason "J-RONIMO" Nabirali

J-RONIMO whose birth name is Jameel Jason Nabirali was born on 25th February 1991 in San Fernando, Trinidad &Tobago .He attended the Claxton Bay Senior Anglican Primary School from where he graduated to Gasparillo Composite School. At this institution he excelled in sports[cricket,football].At the end of his educational career he emerged successful with 6 academic subjects at CXC level.

During his schooling he discovered his love and ability for writing and singing. He focused on the reggae style of music and subsequently joined the Empire Studios where he was introduced to his present producer and friend Stingeray.He began vocal training under Stingray’s tutorship. On the success of his training he was allowed to participate in public appearances hosted by Empire Studios where his renditions were widely acclaimed by the reggae lovers.

Part of his achievements involved being included in several compilations viz.Vibrationz album and Clarity Album. His career took him to Jamaica where he was accompanied by his producer.

During his stay he visited the relevant places of interest where he met reggae icon Bunny Wailer. Inspired by his trip he was determined to be a rising star and household name in the reggae industry.

Presently he is working with Planet Rock Studios where his major objective is to complete his debut album. There is the possibility of him venturing into other styles of music in the near future.

Kes The Band’s LET ME KNOW on Six Flags Radio

Kes The Band has been having an amazing summer! After receiving a glowing report from Holly Hutchison - a music business veteran of 24 years who has held A&R executive positions at Capitol Records and Atlantic Records in Los Angeles, the band received news that their latest release LET ME KNOW will be featured in all the SIX FLAGS parks in the US and Canada from August 20th.

The band is currently in studio working on their next album – scheduled to be released later this year, and feel extremely blessed for the success they’ve had this summer with hits like Loving You, (their collaboration with Jamaican singer Tessanne Chin), Let Me know, and their dance track Red Light.

“Being recognized by the foreign media as well as having our tracks licensed for broadcast in unconventional markets, is proof that local artists can make a statement outside of the Carnival season, and also reach new audiences, simply by doing music they love,” says the management for KES.

“Hopefully our Government will recognize the strides that local artistes are making and the great contributions that take place on a daily basis – in terms of marketing and promoting our island and culture to the rest of the world… Future assistance such as touring support and the development of educational initiatives must be made in order to develop our industry... The fact is music emanating out of Trinidad & Tobago, is not strictly confined to genres such as soca and chutney, and more attention should be placed on artists who contribute in all types of fields, whether it be world, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rock or pop.”

Next up for the band: touring dates in the UK and Holland at the end of August. (This will mark the first time the band will perform in Europe.) From there Kes will travel to Shanghai (China) to perform at the World Trade Expo, before moving on to Florida for Miami Carnival and then Los Angeles for several television appearances!