IN the past few months, your favourite Guyanese dancehall artiste, Jackie Jaxx has certainly been busy, having spent some months abroad networking and improving her act, in the hope of becoming her best self ever and promoting Guyanese music. Now, the artiste is ready to launch the highly anticipated music video for her hit single, ‘Money’, which has gained much traction after being aired on VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Atlanta earlier this year. Jackie’s stint overseas was spawned off of several invitations she had received from

members of the Diaspora who had heard about her growing popularity back home. While there, she enjoyed performances at the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of Guyana and Barbados in Washington D.C., at the Caribbean Style and Culture Awards, and the Detroit Caribbean Festival among other events.
“I’m grateful for the many invitations that allowed me to perform for, and meet, my many supporters in several states, including Maryland, Washington DC, Detroit and New York City,” Jackie said.
“I didn’t even know I was that popular among the Guyanese community in these areas,” she told The Buzz.
But her biggest accomplishment, she would say, was being able to collaborate with Bobble Head Media Group and Director, Shawn Burgendy, in New York to shoot the music video, ‘Money’.
The video-launch party, dubbed ‘Hustle Money’, is scheduled for November 11 at Palm Court, and Jackie is super excited for local supporters to see the work she has done.
Jackie is the first Guyanese artiste to work with Burgendy and the Bobble Head Media Group. The video was shot primarily in Bedford Stuyvesant and Manhattan.
“This will be the second music video in my portfolio; and since the single debuted on Love and Hip Hop ATL in April, supporters have been anxiously awaiting the visuals. I can hardly wait for the premiere,” she said.

LIKE NO OTHER
Giving some insight into the event, Jackie hinted that the venue will be transformed, promising that it will be unlike any other launch party ever held. Many prizes are up for grabs, including US$1000, and many giveaways from sponsors.

Jackie also plans releasing another single later this month, and will later launch the long-awaited video for her single, ‘Guyana’, on Christmas Day. An official Reggae remix of the single will then premier on Old Years Night.
All these projects will culminate in the release of a self-titled mixtape in 2017.
And perhaps the most remarkable detail of all in Jackie’s story is that she remains self-managed, even while achieving her goals. But the journey alone was not without struggle, she admits, as in an industry where most artistes are ushered in by an experienced manager, circumstances forced her to be self-sufficient.
“I became my own manager, booking agent, publicist, stylist, makeup artist, publisher and producer, and I write all of my songs as well. It was no easy task; I was ready to throw in the towel MANY TIMES, but today, I’m grateful for the experiences,” she said. “I’ve accumulated a wealth of knowledge, and an extensive network that most artists never have until many years into their career. I’ve made bad decisions as well, and trusted the wrong people, but that was all part of my journey. I have no regrets. I wouldn’t mind having a capable, trustworthy manager someday soon, but I trust time to make it happen. For now, I’m doing me,” she added.

Looking ahead, Jackie says that her intention is to sell-out stadiums and tour the world with her band.
She said: “I’ve always just wanted to sing and entertain people. My team is coming together nicely; I already have the right people in place who will help me make it happen.
“The remix of my ‘Money’ single by Dave Winnel of Armada Music is doing well in the POP/EDM world, and has made music charts in the USA and Australia. My publisher, Julian Jones, who once managed Mavado, has also been working on some future collaborations, which will catapult the brand to another level.”
So, Guyana can look forward to many more exciting projects from this enthusiastic artiste, whose mantra braces on the words of Brooklyn rapper, HO:
“The next stop is the top.”