Artist/Producer/Writer are just some of the words to describe veteran singer Ian “Fojo” Corbin.
Born in Guyana, and residing in Trinidad, Fojo is known for his breakout music including 2007’s hit “Love You Till The End” and
“High” Ft. Shelly G. Other noteworthy singles from Fojo include “GT Rudeboi”, “If You Had No Choice” and “Imagination”. Fojo is
also know for his production and writing work with Soca/Reggae artist such as the 2009 Soca Queen, Shelly G (Shelon Garraway),
Tamisha Nichols, and Soca veteran Ajala.
Now Fojo is releasing his new hit song “She’s A Good Woman” produced by Spice and executive producer Charles Ward. Taken from the
reggae compilation album “Love Supreme” due for release in early 2013 via Black Mountain Records. “She’s A Good Woman” brings back
that feel good music with real content and emotion. Fojo is a veteran artist that is on the verge of his just due stardom and
elevation in the world of Soca/Reggae music.
Hot on the heals of releasing his contagious “badmind” video single Jumo Primo is set to release his mix tape on Monday September 17. The 13 tracks release is a combinition of Jumo’s new music such as Badmind, Dying days, OK, Hold Yah and Own Clothes are just some of the new songs on the CD while he has also included some of his already popular singles such as “dip and Go down’, One people (the Carib Soca Monrch winning song) Chipping and Bumper (the banks Groovy soca monrch winning song) amongst others. However, this mix tape is not like the regular ones: ‘ I also selected some of my favourite fellow artistes’ tracks from Jamaica such as Kartel, Movado, Pop Caan and I-Octaine as well as Kiprich to be part of the mixtape to show the level to which my songs are and in some cases even better in lyrical and arrangement context’ he said. The artiste just before boarding an aeroplane to Miami for a show with ‘Byron Lees Dragonaires’ said he’s also hearing good reviews from his’ badmind’ release as it is getting rotations in Suriname and other caribben countries. “Suriname look out for me soon as i’m coming there for a launch to meet my fans over there too” he said. Meanwhile Jumo says he has almost completed putting together another video for release soon titled ‘no more love’ done in the Reggae genres. Soon after that another mix tape dubbed Jumo Volume 2 will be released… ” I have already completed volume 2 but I want to take this in strides so that people can know that Guyana has got real vibes at the international level” he said. His volume 2 will be a Guyanese Invasion. This will feature a fully local cast from all the best in Guyana such as Tameka Marshall, Jory, shelly G, Big Red and others.The Bad-Mind DVD is now available at record bars such as Matts Record Bar and also at Full Range Record shop. The mix tape will be available at the same locations as well as Gumdac promotions/productions, most carts on the road and also CD shops nation wide.
Badmind experience becomes hit single
What started out as a disappointing phone call while in the american exchange barbershop has become a fast growing dancehall hit for soca king Jumo Primo. Speaking on the Mondale Smith hosted Caribbean Music Box show in Guyana Primo on saturday as the infectious hit BAD-MIND was launched live also on www.brutalradio.com the father of three said he was about to have his hair cut when his cell phone rang and a woman rubbed him the wrong way. “I was so hurt and upset at what I heard that I ask me barber friend to pass a piece of paper and a pen and in under five minutes I was done putting together the words of the song.” With raw emotions in the song he then recorded with various experiences under his belt. Launching the video after a week of teasers Primo sang the very catchy : “they will never see me fall, no not at all, like crab in a barrel dem a hunt you down you smile in yah face and tell you ah dem friend but watch out feh dem…look out feh bad mind people…dem a study bare evil. Dem bad mind you when jah bless you …but me sorry fuh dem, dem can’t see me end cause bad mind. Could never be me friend…”. Ultimately he’s working on a mix tape but decided to launch the single that is blazing with rotations on radio and television stations nation wide. Its an obvious hit judging from the more than 100 text messages that came in during the launch on Btv ch2. “I’m hoping that this song will become the anthem because every single human being has had the experience of being hated for progressing and from some of the people who suppose to be their friends and family” Jumo said. The video was filmed and produced in Brooklyn with cameo appearances by US based Guyanese artistes Gaddi G and little J. What’s next for Jumo?: as one of X2 he says there will soon be an area code patriotic launch modern style launch of a clothing line with the 592 Guyana flag area code Jerseys and vests for women coming soon.The video can be down loaded from youtube and he’s encouraging fans to share the video on facebook and other social media to take Guyanese music to the next level. The video will be available for sale at Matts Record bar and other locations that don’t pirate. Jumo Primo is famous for soca hits such as ‘krazy’ and has toured the caribbean extensively as a singer/entertainer with several bands such as the Byron Lee and the dragonaires and says with little to no sponsorship from corporate citizens he has had to foot the bill to the tune of almost US$3000 and as such is encouraging fans to buy the original video at a cost of US $5 (G$1000)
-Creates a special mini-documentary about Guyana for his millions of fan worldwide
Rick Ross in Guyana
Thousands flocked the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday August 25th, to witness a long-anticipated performance from one of the most prestigious international rappers to ever visit Guyana. While most of the attendees were avid Rick Ross fans, many others stated that there were there for the experience. They were not going to miss a performance from one of the world’s most sought-after rappers, when he was right in our own backyard. However, it seems as if the multi gold and platinum artiste was just as enchanted by us, as we were by him.
Last week, Ross’ team uploaded a seven-minute mini documentary to his website, rozayraw.com, entitled ‘Rick Ross in Guyana’. The video which has over 73, 000 views on YouTube, shows various clips of Ross’ activities from the moment he arrived in Guyana to his departure. The video begins with Rick Ross in the VIP lounge of the CJIA, repeatedly shouting the words ‘M M Guyana’ and ‘M M Global’ to the camera. Next, a full-screen image of the Guyana flag appears behind the artiste’s name. The journey then takes you over to the streets of Guyana. From their vehicle, the crew captures various shots of local scenery and people. They then head over to the NCN studios where Ross took photos with fans, signed autographs and participated in the widely aired ‘Jamzone 2012’ press conference. If you’re one of the thousands of Guyanese who saw that picture of Rick Ross sharing a warm hug with several Timehri residents, then you can look forward to a brief clip of that visit in the documentary.
Rick Ross enjoys a moment with fans at Timehri
Any Guyanese who watches this video would beam with pride. Throughout the entire film, Ross seems overwhelmed by our culture, people and everything he experienced while he was here. At the concert, he told the crowd, “This is my first time here, but it would definitely not be my last. You are the reason I do what I do”. This is the third time Hits and Jams Entertainment has made it possible for Guyanese to experience performances from the biggest names in the music industry.
