{"id":749,"date":"2021-03-11T18:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T18:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=749"},"modified":"2021-04-10T16:04:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-10T16:04:42","slug":"reggae-north-echoes-strength-in-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=749","title":{"rendered":"Reggae North Echoes Strength in Unity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_761\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p>\u00a0 <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-822\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CollageMaker_20210313_155733666-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>January 2020 ushered in a new era for a group of artists, musicians, producers, songwriters and reggae enthusiasts in Canada.\u00a0 The group decide that the time had come to meet and formalize the group Reggae North. The main objective of the participants was to find ways to tackle issues that they believe have been thwarting and stalling the growth of Canadian artists and music in the Reggae industry especially here in Canada. The consensus at the end of the meeting was that the group\u2019s success would strongly depend on its unity and the willingness of the creators to formulate a solution that would be beneficial to all in the long run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reggae North had numerous plans projected for 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were forced to shelve several of our ideas until time permits us to push forward. \u00a0Prior to the crowd restrictions, however, we had recorded our theme song and video \u201cBring it to the People\u201d that convey the message of our organization, highlighting some of the issues we are facing and how we plan to resolve them. \u00a0Individuals who worked on this project gladly volunteered their voices, time, and effort because they believed in the Reggae North concept. The collective effort of Zackious Cooper, Mel C, Dahlia Anderson, Lazah Current, Trish, Stacy J, Comfort, Captain Love, and Tony Anthony created a mesh of beautiful voices; Osbourne \u201cIfield Joseph composed, mix and mastered the track, other musicians include Isax on Saxophone and Oniel Fuller on Drums. Tony Anthony, Caswell Mclaughlin and Hal Duggon wrote the song lyrics.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-767 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caswell-Mclaughlin-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caswell-Mclaughlin-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caswell-Mclaughlin.jpg 422w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 216px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 216\/300;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-768 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/OSBOURNE-IFIELD-JOSEPH-e1615485487950-288x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/OSBOURNE-IFIELD-JOSEPH-e1615485487950-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/OSBOURNE-IFIELD-JOSEPH-e1615485487950-984x1024.jpg 984w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/OSBOURNE-IFIELD-JOSEPH-e1615485487950-768x799.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/OSBOURNE-IFIELD-JOSEPH-e1615485487950.jpg 1082w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 288px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 288\/300;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-769 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CAPTAIN-LOVE-146x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CAPTAIN-LOVE-146x300.jpg 146w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CAPTAIN-LOVE-498x1024.jpg 498w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CAPTAIN-LOVE-768x1580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CAPTAIN-LOVE-747x1536.jpg 747w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CAPTAIN-LOVE-996x2048.jpg 996w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CAPTAIN-LOVE-scaled.jpg 1244w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 146px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 146\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Reggae North recognizes and applauds the many individuals and groups who have worked over the years, some of whom are still working to highlight and bringing awareness to the plight of reggae creators here in Canada. We are happy to be playing our part by creating a space where people can discover and learn more about the talented artists who reside in Canada. \u00a0We plan to increase recognition to their craft by showcasing the vast, but sometimes untapped talents that are based here. This we plan to accomplish through interaction and engagement with the millions of reggae lovers in Canada and across the globe. Reggae North is utilizing most of the available platforms on social media and otherwise to bring our music to the people.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-765 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/STACY-J-146x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/STACY-J-146x300.jpg 146w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/STACY-J-498x1024.jpg 498w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/STACY-J-768x1580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/STACY-J-747x1536.jpg 747w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/STACY-J-996x2048.jpg 996w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/STACY-J-scaled.jpg 1244w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 146px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 146\/300;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-766 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MEL-C-e1615484742123-157x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MEL-C-e1615484742123-157x300.jpg 157w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MEL-C-e1615484742123-537x1024.jpg 537w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MEL-C-e1615484742123-768x1465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MEL-C-e1615484742123.jpg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 157px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 157\/300;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-764 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TRISH-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TRISH-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TRISH-840x1024.jpg 840w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TRISH-768x937.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TRISH.jpg 897w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 246px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 246\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please visit our website-<a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\">www.reggaenorthca.com<\/a>, like, share and make comments and help us make this site bigger and better as we grow. You can also follow us on Instagram @reggae.north, Facebook @reggaenorth, Twitter @NorthReggae and youtube @Reggae North<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 January 2020 ushered in a new era for a group of artists, musicians, producers, songwriters and reggae enthusiasts in Canada.\u00a0 The group decide that the time had come to meet and formalize the group Reggae North. 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