Donovan Watkis Podcast

worldmusicviews.com presents WMV Podcast Season 9, Episode 120. "Entering Africa" with music PR agent Lakeshia Marie Ford of Ford Communications, Founder CEO WoodXWatta, Founder. 

World Music Views More on worldmusicviews.com Check out our YouTube Channel Follow World Music Views on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.  Queen of Hip Hop Nicki Minaj is back with her Queen radio on Amazon’s AMP! app and she announced that Republic Records has given her a new record label “because they don’t want her to go anywhere.” She avoids announcing the name of the new label but said her labels first A&R as longtime affiliate Patty Lauren along with a slew of artists on her roster. She rinsed her Red Ruby Da Sleeze song  all throughout the show and played some Jamaican songs that go along with each mood she created. Skillibeng’s Crocodile Teeth got airtime then later she played Buju Banton’s “Love How The Gyal Dem Flex,” which got a pull up from Dj Booth before it was mixed with Bronx rapper London Hilll’s freestyle titled “Big Flexer.” “New York we known for bars, we know for spitting, and by the way everybody don’t have to rap the same, especially not over here on my label bu

Fresh on the heels of his recent Grammy nomination for Come Fly Wit Mi, Shaggy talks with JR Watkis ok the recent developments in his career and the music industry. Follow @jrwatkis and @direalshaggy on all social media --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Harvey Mason Jr. CEO Of The Recoding Academy says there was never a threat to discontinue the Best Reggae Album Category at the Grammys and there has been over 700 submissions over the last 5 years.   Over the years there has been reports from Grammy voting members that the reggae category has been under threat of being removed from the awards and that it makes no sense to even consider a dancehall category. I asked him about the truth of those assertions and Harvey says that is far from the truth and indeed reggae has had many good submission over the years.  

Sshh shares her journey from Punk to reggae music and being the principal of Trojan Jamaica, a mother and band leader. “SSHH’s music … doesn’t sacrifice the knack for melody Zak picked up playing with groups like The Who and Oasis, or by being the son of one of the most melodious groups in rock history.” – Entertainment Weekly “The duo deliver a faithful, but blistering cover of “Problems” alongside Matlock and Cook, with Liguz injecting her melodic vocal turn with plenty of Johnny Rotten-esque snottiness.” – Rolling Stone Magazine “Sshh Liguz and Zak Starkey (son of Ringo) are the brains behind SSHH, the electro-punk duo. This cut of ‘Get Up Stand Up’ takes a more maximalist approach than the original Wailers tune and translates as stadium-ready upon the first listen.” – Stereogum “Liguz’s singing voice is flawlessly punk—ice queen Siouxsie Sioux, with the spunk of Johnny Rotten and the balls to take on any genre of music.” – RIFF Magazine “A pelvis swinging slice of gnarly power-pop rock with vocals so sau

This is an edited version of the Cultural Capital talks at the Edna Manley College of the Visual And Performing Arts. Follow JR Watkis on social media @jrwatkis get the book at culcap.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Zak Richard Starkey is an English rock drummer who has performed and recorded with English rock band the Who since 1996. He is also the third drummer to have appeared with English rock band Oasis. In 2020, he toured Brazil with U-Roy as guitarist. Other musicians and bands he has worked with include Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, the Icicle Works, the Waterboys, Bobby Womack, ASAP, the Lightning Seeds, John Entwistle, Sly & Robbie, Toots & The Maytals, Mykal Rose, Freddie McGregor, Big Youth, Jesse Royal, Tanya Stevens, Cecile and Sshh Liguz. He is the son of the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr. Zak and his wife have a Punk Music background but he and his wife Sshh have set up shop in Jamaica and he tells JR Watkis about their commitment to reggae music's development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support

Craig Serani Marsh (born 7 June 1982), known professionally as Serani, is a Jamaican dancehall singer and producer who has a joint venture deal with Phase One Communications in NYC. He is best known for his involvement in Sean Paul's album The Trinity and his 2008 single "No Games" 2006–2008: Early career/Production credits In 2006, Serani co-produced the first two singles on Sean Paul's platinum album The Trinity, including "We Be Burnin'", which was the first released single. "We Be Burnin’" track helped Trinity break a Jamaican record of 107,000 copies sold in the first week. Serani also produced the album Smash riddim, which hosts the song "Dutty Wine" by Tony Matterhorn. Dutty Wine was the number one song in Jamaica and England for a lengthy period of time. Serani is credited for helping bring into the limelight other Jamaican heavyweights such as Mavado, Alaine Laughton and Bugle with his catchy beats such as the Anger Management riddim on which Mavado voiced his landmark hit "Real McCoy". DASECA produc

Mackeda Bramwell, BA. JD. GDLP. LEC Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public (Canada) Solicitor (Australia) Attorney at Law (Jamaica) Partner | Koradek Law, Professional Corporation Bramwell is a Partner at Koradek Law, Professional Corporation, based in Toronto and Kingston, Jamaica. Her practice focuses on Business law, Real estate, Immigration and Estate matters. Ms. Bramwell has worked with top commercial law firms both in Australia and Canada and is a practicing attorney-at-Law in Jamaica. A seasoned entrepreneur, she is also the CEO of VP Marketing Group Inc (VPMG Canada, a marketing group that markets luxury real estate properties in the Caribbean. Mackeda holds a degree in Criminal Justice, Juris Doctor degree in law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School. She also holds membership at the New South Wales Bar and the Law Society of Ontario and a member of the Jamaican Bar. She is an active community member and an advocate for the empowermen

In this episode JR Is interviewed and in conversation with reggae legend Tony Rebel about the power of music.  They discuss JR's latest book Cultural Capital To Financial Capital which is now available on amazon and on culcap.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Solicitor, Rodney Borde-Kuofie, turned his passion for sports and music into his business. Starting as a young musician and competing in multiple sports at the highest youth level; he formed Rubikon after working at leading London Human Rights Law firm, B.M Birnberg & Co. Having already embarked on a career as a professional West End DJ whilst an undergraduate, he formed an international management and record company, managing chart-topping and multi-award winning artists, whilst simultaneously qualifying as a solicitor of England and Wales. His company, Rubikon provides legal services in all sectors of the entertainment and sports businesses. They “dot the i’s and cross t’s” in contracts, with first hand practical industry experience.  He shares is opinion of reggae, dancehall and the Jamaican music industry. You don't want to miss this episode. worldmusicviews.com Follow World Music Views on IG, Twitter, Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this

The featured artist this week is Kelly G. He is a House music DJ and music executive at 300 Entertainment. Kelly G was instrumental in starting the career of Steve Harvey and later developed programs on BET such as 106 and park, The BET Hip Hop Awards. As music director for BET he gave artists like Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and J-Cole their first international exposure. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

NOLAN BAYNES is an entertainment marketing executive, media visionary, and production veteran based in New York City. He is currently a managing partner at IAS Agency, a think tank that is heavily focused on brand marketing and tourism for Ghana, South Africa, and New Orleans. He also serves as a senior consultant for an array of entertainment clients such as ground-breaking record label, 300 Entertainment, and DECO Recording Group, home of Grammy Award nominee and Broadway star Deborah Cox. In 2011, he became the head of marketing for Music Choice, a streaming/TV music network, with a reach of over 60MM homes in the US. During his time at Music Choice he led all marketing efforts with major record labels, corporate brands, talent agencies, media, and cable companies. He also worked extensively with MVPD partners including Comcast, Cox, AT&T. Baynes also created branding and partnership campaigns for artists such as Chris Brown, 5th Harmony, A$AP Rocky, Taylor Swift, Luke Bryant, etc. Before his stint at

Gramps Morgan is the son of legendary reggae artiste Denroy Morgan, and member of Grammy Award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage. He has three solo albums, his feature with india Irie Therapy, peaked at number 22 on the US R&B/ Hip Hop singles chart and the Adult contemporary chart. His latest album Positive Vibration is nominated for Best Reggae album at the upcoming Grammy Awards. in the last year he surpassed 13M youtube streams. His top songs are: People Like You and Woman I like you For more music news log on to worldmusicviews.com and follow WMV on IG, twitter and facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Sarah is a British comedian who has gained popularity with her rendition of dancehall and hip hop songs on social media. Drake repost her content as she and her brother "John" continues to do their naturalism take on pop culture.  Follow World Music Views www.worldmusicviews.com twitter: @worldmusicviews Facebook: World Music Views Instagram: @worldmusicviews Subscribe to Youtube Channel: World Music Views --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Tosh Alexander is a Jamaican singer who got a breakthrough feature on the hit Twerk It by Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj. The song song currently has over 68 million Youtube streams and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard bubbling Under R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. Her new clothing line was inspired by travesties happening with black youth across the world, particularly in in the US where she grew up. Follow her on social media @toshalexander Follow JR @jrwatkis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Alborosie is an Italian-Jamaican reggae singer who won the MOBO award for best reggae act in 2011. He has 8 solo albums, with his latest being "For the Culture". He revealed exclusively that he signed to Sony Music Italy and he continues to be one of the most sought after reggae acts around the world. He mentioned that one year he did over 200 shows. In the last year he surpassed 52 million Youtube streams, and 51 million Spotify Streams. His top songs are Kingston Town and Herbalist, his latest single is Keep On Singing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Gyptian is one of the most successful reggae singers. in they interview we talk about his music, his song writing formula and whether or not he will take the vaccine. worldmusicviews.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support