By: Editor C. Harrison | Monday | Dec 15, 2025 | 6:17 PM
What are our moral obligations to society. Should we do the right thing or tolerate/pretend that we don’t know and go with the flow like others do; ? your friends, neighbors or associates.
Today, our leaders some… are choosing and what they’re choosing to do most of us do not like. Some are choosing to go along with crimes, violences, frauds, will full vengeance, lying, thief, and shows mean spirited demonic hate for their fellow man. They would rather do these things than do the right thing why?
The consensus is… that is correct, they will do all this even as they know they’re going down with the burning ship. I have said before somewhere on my blog that the powers that be, will be going down fighting to the death and buoy, we’re seeing this play out in action today, real time. All this just so they can keep the status quo…staying on top of the food chain–which breath Control.
We’re living on a planet inside of a vast universe on a time scale for which some of are on borrowed time, length time and cast time. We believe in a God that created this universe and shows love and mercy through faith. We live by hope here through a journey we were sent here to mandate to its end… full fill a job. We are not sure if this is correct but, we trad on because it’s the life we have and know.
We know for sure that mercy was more so given to us because the Sun of Man, Joshua gave his life for ours. He took on our sins so that we don’t have to buy salvation, it is free to us. Some on this planet are behaving as if they own it. They should overstand the facts that we do not own nothing on this planet. We, while passing through are given the right to protect it and care for it and leave it for the next generation to preserve so generations to come will enjoy it the way some of us had the chance to.
Morality (the right ones), we should tolerate; weaponize and use more to judge and called upon when our societies are going south and falling, diving over cliffs and we can’t catch them.
Use morality and toleration humbly for guidance… peacefully and respectfully. Our World Now.
By: C. Harrison/Editor | Saturday, July19, 2025 | 4:13 PM
New York, NY… He is one of the most cherished and well-known Photographer, to come out of Jamaica West Indies, land of wood and water. Roland Hyde, was the go-to camera man. No matter the function or event one name always seems to be at the top of the list Roland’s. Everyone knew him and everyone wanted him to be their photographer.
In a rare interview recently, I sat down with Roland for a synopsis. Allowing him to talk freely, he revealed that he was reared in Kingston, where he was born the year 1951, in the midst of a tropical cyclone, a powerful hurricane that ravaged Jamaica. Whether or not he was given his name because of the titled hurricane he never said but, Roland’s name is significant to Jamaica the Island. Roland’s given first name means ‘fame land’ and his last name Hyde means ‘measurement of land’…60-100 acres and usually is associated to a hill or stream. Jamaica is makeup of Land Wood and Water. Putting this picture in ones thought photography would be his glory (calling).
Hyde further explained that his father and two brothers worked in Cuba at Guantanamo Bay, doing farm work, while his mother worked as a Nurses Aid.
Young Hyde’s quest and taste for photography was thrusted upon him at the age of 9, he said when he received a camera from his Pastor. His career seemed cemented in history from there. He would go on to become a premiere photographer in Jamaica.
Later, migrating to the United States in the mid 1980s Hyde continued his quest has a cameraman, he became a staple in the Caribbean community, as well as the Black community, as the camera person to have at your events; and while perfecting his skills doing media/music entertainment shoots, he was also working for the Jamaican Gleaner News Paper, in New York and the Consulate in New York. Furthermore, ever looking to elevate himself Hyde saw a future career in launching models and dived right in launching modeling careers for dozens of aspiring young models, who moved on to become established models in their own rights. Finding his footing Hyde eventually open and own his very own photography studio.
To embossed Hyde into his embodiment literally, when asked, Team Jamaica Bickle’s CEO, Irwin Clare summed it up best when said, “Roland is one of the finest photographers’ of Jamaica. He is committed to sharing his work and to make some one look good with his work.” “His life is an open book.”
Others commenting voiced on Hyde gave raised to the fact that he was always there for them and their occasions and is a commendable guy.
Moreover, Winston Rodney, a good friend and fellow photographer said of Hyde, “He could always take a bad situation and turned it into a happy one.”
Recently, Hyde was given The CASONY Impact Award, for promoting Culture, Rooted in Reggae Music. Hyde no stranger to receiving awards over the years, have gotten awards from Kings Theatre, in Brooklyn for Contribution to Caribbean Photography and again, another from York College in Queens, NY. His work speaks for itself.
Conversely, Hyde continuing our talks gave me the short version on how he knew the Minister of Tourism. Edmond Barlett and the disagreement between Barlett and the Church. According to Hyde, “Barlett, and himself grew up in the same church, The New Testament Church of God. He said that the fight between the Church and Barlett, was over the fact that the Church wanted at the time, to hire White Pastors only and Bishops from America to preach in all of the churches. Barlett did not agree with that and thereafter, the Church ousted him.” “Hyde said the Church leaders thereafter, voted on the method of how they acquired Pastors & Bishops and agreed with Barlett that it was wrong.” “Ever since then, Black Pastors were the ones presiding over the Church.” Barlett, he said went on to run for Public Service and that he has never loss an election since 1980.
Todate, Barlett is still the Minister of Tourism. Hyde, naturally a bit older is currently blind but is in good spirit with a sharp memory.
By: Editor C. Harrison | May 19, 2025 via May 31, 2025
Glenroy D` Marsh, paid his dues carrying the design industry’s torch for 20 years plus; making trends, dominating runways and staying ahead of the fashion games. The CEO, of D~ Marsh Couture and Ready to Wear designs are the rave. His designs are made to please you. Your eyes will never fail you should you enter his boutique. He is humbly grateful and Stately in his decorum’s. It was years since my first interview with him at a cosey coffee house close to the Fashion Institute in Manhattan.
Marsh’s office and boutique’s locations are in midtown Manhattan, thus, on the day of my latest interview with him it was a crisp October afternoon, not too cold and not too warm. One might say it was pleasant. Upon reaching my destination he met me in the waiting room. His present carried weight…as he is 6 foot plus and walked with a purposeful stride. And although he was a tad older, he looked as young as ever.
After feeding me coffee, he showed me around. Thereafter, we sat down for the exclusive. Though he was successful he did not wear it on the shoulder. He made sure he stayed one of us. My first question to him must have given him nostalgia because here he reminded me of our very first meet stating, “It was 20 years ago, you gave me the ok to say I can do it;” putting me on the spot when it was his hard work that got him where he is today.
When asked how do you see the industry today, he said, “Looking at the industry now it’s interesting, back then people were more creative. Now, its not making it fun and about entertainment. People don’t design anymore. I prefer back then.”
Marsh’s first designs showcased in the hotel industry, first at Superclubs, where he marketed those designs to international guests resulting in a huge success cementing him into the world of fashion. Making his mark, thereafter he coasted to stardom. and became known for exquisite designs. Becoming influential and someone to be reckoned with, he had made it. He noted, “Doing it just tells me that I can do this. The more than capable designer have two design brands on the market, D~ Marsh Couture and Ready to Wear designs.
Conversely, Marsh floated into the world of designing, stating, that there are two folds to designing because it’s easier also because he knows his demographics and what it is people needs to wear. “People want what they see and its easier because we never follow trends,” Marsh said. “I know because I have been doing it for 20 years” he said.
“I have done about 70 shoes in 4 countries per year. Fashion have evolved more to A I.” “20/20 during the Covid-19 pandemic, I asked myself, what am I going to do to keep myself alive and I came up with the idea to move to Ghana. Africa, to do Fashion Master Classes; not to set up a school but to work with Fashion Schools there to Teach,” declared Marsh. Thus far, his regiment has work out very well.
In addition, the CEOI said, “I have always been a dreamer. I have ambitions and have always reached for the stars. For some it seems impossible, but I think it and dream it and that works for me.” “Being a CEO, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I have always been a leader and work for myself,” he said. “Everything is hard, it’s really 50/50. The easy part of my company is being CEO, and the hard part is finding good people to work with.” “I believe I can be one of the leaders in the industry one day,” he said seriously.
Moreover, he revealed that people’s aggravations are his inspirations. “It just depends on what catches his eyes. “I am always working on new designs…the now, which makes the new brands stay alive, he explained.”
Flawless, in his creations he is also effective and sort after. He is sure about himself and his brands Reachable, he has people who inspires him which includes Valentino, Coco Chennel, and Alexander McQueen. His brands are for both men and women.
Sprouting a bit of new news, the relevant designer revealed that he is in the process of creating a new Spring collection for 2025, which is already suited to various markets as you read this article. The Sauvey designer also noted that he was looking to expand his reach into larger international markets namely, Guyana, Europe, Asia, South America, Hong Kong, Soul, Malaga, Paris and Sudan. And explain pointedly that he wouldn’t mind putting on much bigger and grander shows here in the United States.
When asked what’s the one country you would put on (The Show), he said hands down, it would have to be Brazil. Marsh also conceded that he is going to teach in more countries but had reservations about finding an all-star cast.
Finishing conversely, Marsh ended with, ” Your lifestyle brand, we formulate them ourselves; the creams, scrubs, candles, ties and powders., Everything is created by and for D! Marsh. I will devote myself 5 to 5, five years and 5 lists, putting emphasis on yes, itself.”
He comes to us at a crossroad in the history of the modern era. At a time when spoken manifestations about the year 2025 was ramped on all the social media networks from YouTube to Instagram etc. Elected by 133 cardinals, he was voted to become New Pope May 8, 2025 in a matter of days at the papal conclave. Why so fast, we may not know but, according to published reports it was not the first time a pope was voted on this quick. Though well known to most and is open to the Church he is intriguing to some. Pope Leo XIV.
Robert Francis Prevost was born September 8, 1955, in Chicago. The 69, year old, is the first American in history to become Pope and Leader of the Vatican in 2000 years. Significant? yes, the question is why now? What kind of Pope and ruler will he be, we may not know yet. Only time can sure up this Pentecost.
The Catholic Church came into being around 30 CE, according to history and newly elected Pope Leo XIV, a name he chose for himself, why its not clear to me yet, was put into power by his colleagues for a reason which is not manifesting why right now; but speculate we shall. Given the turmoil we are experiencing right now around the global and revolutions spilling its gut on a daily basis, I would say the season is ripe for picking.
America today, one could say that the Devil has been let loose. It seems like cruelty becomes our Leaders. The more pain the better it is for them. Deceit is the order of the day. Lies, well that just their second language and corruption is all the rave of the day. The more corruption the more life is grand for them. Secondly, in our young 200 years history none of us have lived before through a Covid crisis. The Catholic Church is celebrating 2000 years, of waking up. I can’t remis on this quiet omen where has our newly elected pope was conceived by his fellow bishops May 8 2025, and was born September 8, 1955. Thirdly, one brave soul from Africa’s Burkina Faso, 38-year-old, Ibrahim Traore seemingly shaking the world’s foundation to its core… I am sure is no coincident. God’s perfect timing. Not to mention, that a little-known brew is stirring where most of the African countries are asking the West to return their Gold that they put up for safe keeping, is the pot hot yet.
Moreover, we have Israel’s crime against humanity Prime Minister, Nathaniel Nethanyahu burning down the middle east and killing everything in sight. what for Land. Look further east and another crime against humanity Prime Minister Vladimir Putin doing the same, what for Land and yes, here in the States, our convicted Prime Minister Donald J. Trumps riding us of what is administration would term the unwanted. again, what for Land. What does the three spell More Money for them, in other words, riches and of course let’s not lose sight of the Power factor, even if they have to stand next to or sit by the Anti-Christ.
The fourth and last question is, will this new Pope because of his overstanding, four-ground and makeup of, Italian Spanish and Creole…which am not going to say here but it could be all in one, the Mother Land. Further, as we all know, he is the only human being on earth who could rule the entire world; Is he going to draw on this factor or look at it as an uphill battle being as we now know so much more about our pass history and certainly, he knows that Africa, right now and some other countries will never go along. In addition, ongoing history speaks tales, turning everything we know on its head. Recently, archeologists found a 338,000, year- old skeleton in North Carolina, of a Black male. Our pass not standing still its waking in our faces. Are we headed for a false peace where this Pope takes center stage.? Or will he stand up for the downtrodden when that time comes.?
” A Reggae Music Producer Who Should Not be Overlooked”
By: C. Harrison/Editor | Friday | December 27, 2024 | 3:07 AM
New York, NY… Jamaican Reggae Music Producer, Kendrick McKenzie, in a vibrant interview via phone from Jamaica, was intensely guarded because he didn’t know well enough about who bundiblog.com was. Putting him at ease, he profoundly warmed up for the inquiry. Intuition and a proper perspective on the cherished Producer, who have helped so many stellar reggae artists, I wanted to see what he was really made off. Quickly, I realized that he was no nonsense, say precisely what he means and is very knowledgeable about the intel he speaks of.
He is fondly called ‘Son-Son,’ by those that know the veteran D.j. and Producer, throughout the Reggae Music Fraternity, who holds his own and is second to none. He is one of the ‘Creme de la Creme,’ in the raw producing, creating of and makeover of refurbish (Tweek up) of lyrics. He is amongst the best of reggae music producers in history, which includes Duke Reid, Coxsone Dodd, Dandy Livingstone, Lee ‘Bcratch’ Perry, King Tabby, King Jammy, Keith Hudson, Pupie Edwards and he can also keep up with the best of the new fabs…Young Jamaican Reggae Producers including: J- Vibe, Jermaine J` August Reid, En Young, Johnny Cosmic, Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, Buju Banton, and Nosh Cronin and so much more too many to name here.
McKenzie, Son-Son, at the time a future Producer to be reckoned with, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, performed, D.J. and moved around with the best (artist) of what Jamaica at the time, had to offer in music. Son-Son said, “I am a music Producer.” Notice, he did not say reggae music producer, he said Producer. McKenzie also voiced, “My Mom, gave me the name Son-Son.” In explaining why, McKenzie noted that he had a cousin named ‘One-Son,’ thus, the generated and competed name. “He is one year older than me, so when I came up, they call us One-Son and Son-Son,” explained the not to be overlooked Producer.
McKenzie further contended that he began what is today, his career as a Producer, at age 15 or 16, on the Black Zodic Sound. Due to this life experienced he gained knowledge, craftsmanship and expert insights, not only into reggae music, but a plethora of musical varieties. He will be the first to tell you that he was a D.J. first, before becoming a Producer. Noting here that he said back then, early 90s, he worked with artist like: Little John, Phillip Frazer, Edward Fitzroy, Capleton Zodic, Danny Dread, PapaTayson, Sluggy Ramking, Trouble Cat, Skinny Ben-Ben via NY, Tuffest, and Jigsy King, covering song such as: “Load It Back,” & ” Have to Get you,” and of course Stefflon Don aka Don-One, whose studio he was allowed to use anytime he choose to.
At this jumcture, using Don-One’s studio, McKenzie would go on to produce several reggae artists including Tony Tuff, Tony Curtis and Chuck Fender…whom he was the first Producer to put Fender, in any studio and produced him. At the same time, McKenzie, ‘Son-Son,’ scolded that had it not been for Miky Demus, Chuck Fender wouldn’t have gotten started in music period. Demus coached him.
“I am a Karate freak and “Secret Rival Records,” began in 1995.” My Label is an independent label…derived from the Secret Rival Karate Movie via Secret Rival Reggae Music. I have a brother Peter McKenzie, NY, from FM Force, who break out Shaggy; introduced him to the entertainment scene. My brother produced Shaggy in 1994. FM Force was established in 1992. At FM Force, my brother’s Label, he built rhythms and sounds. For example, the music “Budabuy Budabuy,” sound he created it. I used FM Force to push out songs and produce. There, I also used sync has a producer, whereas you get sync license from various Producers and Publishers, give them credit for the compositions and 100% to who owns the rhythms or give them 75% and you take 25%.
In addition, this expert Producer shared where and how he got his music producing acuteness and business witts. He revealed that his dad lived on Long Island, in New York. “I just pass through,” I don’t like the cold,” “I used to go to the late Producer, Phillip Smart’s studio in Freeport, on the Island,” Son-Son said. Adding, “While I was in the United States, I did a two -year, course in California at Berkely College at the Audio Institute of America. There, I learned to do the book side of the music business and got my certificate. That was where I found out about PPL, now derived newly PSR…music agencies that collects royalties for artists. They are the two best agencies to use for collecting music royalties.”
“I help the reggae artist them because none of them don’t know how to collect their royalties.” The ‘Mighty Diamonds,’ Tabby, was the first person I help. I got him $1.3 Million through PSR. I was his first manager. I also did paperwork for the ‘Silver Tone Group.'” Son-Son revealed
“It’s just you have to have something inside of you to know if the music can sell or don’t sell, as a Producer.” “This is why I can come up with particular execution for my music,” explained Son-Son.
More to the point, Son-Son quipped, “You just have to know to make the artist deliver.” If not, it’s a flop song and someone else will come and prop it up and you lose.”
Here, the giant Producer sang for me Acappella one of his song, “Have in Yor Mind to Dis the Uptown Man,” sweet.
Conversely, when I asked him if it’s ever a good idea for young people to produce their own music, he said this, “If a young person can produce their own songs or music, I encourage them to do it themselves,” “The only thing new in the music is the sound…which are now changing in styles,” he remarked
He said, “You have to be mindful of people who take contents and run with it.” He also said, “You can go even more, you can do three bad songs or an EP, so you can sell them; because sometimes it’s a philosophy.” “You get your idea from others but, you switch it up and make it better,” Son-Son conceded.
“If you use a rhythm you tweek it up and then pay the composer or creator of it half the money 50% and take the other half or pay them 75% and take 25%,” explained the creative and savvy expert.
Furthermore, the visionary made it clearer that he doesn’t plan 5-year, calendars, he only plans 3 years at a time. “Whatever style I have I write it down in my book then ask person’s if they like it, if they do I keep it.””Always, keep a copy of the date and month, when you release an album,” Son -Son said.
Some History 2021
Son-Son, saw not only traction in 2021 but, gain more value and stupendous notoriety when he envisioned the future of these artist: Ninjakyat..Life Good, Empress Lyrics, PehPeh, Tilly Beng, Ignyte Ft LoGi, Luh Luh Lay, and linked up with Brojahtosh Records on the Wasp Rhythm Extra, Peter Metro, Little John and Pecus de General. He was to be reckoned with.
In finishing the delightful and interesting interview, the expert Producer noted that he was gearing up himself to get one or two guys to put in the studio come Nov 2024.
Editor: C. Harrison | Sunday, November 10, 2024 |9:33 PM
New York, NY…The official announcement was made Monday, Nov 4, 2024, that Irie Jam Radio was now back partnering with Cumulus Media, Hot 97.1 HD3. Congratulations to the Team. Irie Jam Radio have been a force for the Caribbean Diaspora, in the New York tri-state market for over 30-years. You can’t keep a good radio station down.
On Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, Irie Jam Media CEO and Founder, Bobby Clarke, spoke with me, where he confirmed that in fact Irie Jam radio was back, this time joining forces with WHTB/ Hot 97.1 FM Radio. He also confirmed that Squeeze, David Annakie, former CEO of Linkup Media, was also on the station. Moreover, Clarke noted that Carib Star, is still on the IHeart internet app.
Clarke is happy to be back on air and will work hard to indulge the Caribbean community as always. Irie Jam Radio can be heard 24-hours a day 7-days a week. All your favorite D.J. are still at play. Chris Dubmaster, D.J. Roy, Jabba, Bobby Konders, Kali B, and new addition Squeeze. To name a few.
