Rock Supreme shares concerns on crime
DEEJAY Rock Supreme is concerned about the frequent incidents of crime and its impact on lives across the island. He shares his concerns on his latest single
Jamaica.
Produced by Donshine for Donshine Music Group, was released today.
“The song was inspired by the increase in violence and how it’s affecting the reputation of the country. Even though violence been going on for a long time now, it would appear that things have really gotten out of control,” said Rock Supreme.
He continued: “I haven’t been affected personally but it’s still personal because I’ve had friends who have been affected in different ways, some even lost their lives and that really hurts knowing it wasn’t worth it. Crime has affected the peace and tranquility as well as the general lifestyle of the Jamaican people. It’s
Jamaica affecting all of us in different ways.” He offered suggestions for reducing crime.
“It’s gonna take a collective effort from us all. I think the younger generation needs more creative and working options as well as opportunities. After Jamaica became an independent nation, the violence appeared to be mostly politically motivated and the politicians have to take some of the blame as well as our fellow Jamaican citizens. It’s going to take a lot but nothing is impossible,” said Rock Supreme.
“With this song,
I hope to achieve awareness of how beautiful and great we as Jamaicans are in the eyes of the world and the violence is really turning people off and away from our shores. If we continue, it’s probably going to reach a point of global stigma where
Jamaicans cannot leave the island and no one wants to visit us. Now that would be detrimental to our tourist industry.”
Given name Gregory Nelson, Rock Supreme hails from Westchester in Portmore, St Catherine. He now resides in Philadelphia.
Last November, he released the five-song EP
Signed Sealed & Delivered.
“My love for music started from an early age, performing at school concerts. Later on, I wrote songs for the group Voicemail and Mad Cobra,” he said.
As an actor, Rock Supreme has appeared in the Jamaican feature film opposite Christopher “Johnny” Daley. He has also appeared in music videos including Tarrus Riley’s and done voice-over work for brands, including Guinness.
Kingston Paradise,
Contagious
SINGJAY Diamond Ice is working to put his label Patjon Records and Entertainment Limited among dancehall’s elites. Founded in 2004, he said he sought to maintain the label’s standards with good material.
“I want to make a significant contribution to the Jamaican culture, while helping up-andcoming talent to reach their goals and fulfill their dreams and aspirations,” said Diamond Ice.
Based in Canada, Diamond Ice --- who is from the district of Aboukir in St Ann --- is optimistic about making a difference musically.
“Some of the artistes that we’ve worked with include Carless, Kennedy, Mr Perfect, Ricky
Chaplin, Holloway and the late Fat Rat among others,” he said.
Among the label’s productions are
(Ricky Chaplin and Kennedy) and his effort
Fire
The Way to Life.
Tropical Vibes
Burning
Diamond Ice, born Patrick Johnson, attended the Aabuthnott Gallimore High in Alexandria, St Ann, before embarking on postgraduate studies at the Brown’s Town Community College.
He was introduced to music by British producer DJ Ox and later worked as a radio disc jockey at
radio in the Turks and Caicos.
Diamond Ice’s latest single Diamond, was released on January 30.
“The inspiration behind the song is every time that I perform on stage people keep asking me who I was, so I wrote my life story in the song. It was produced by T3M Records,” said Diamond Ice.