…with ‘Tribute’ for Soca Monarch contest
HIGH energy local artiste, Jumo Primo, well known as “Rubber Waist” said after three years he will re-enter the Soca Monarch competition this year, which is billed for February.

Primo told this newspaper that he is out to compete this year because Soca Monarch is part of the Mashramani culture, having ‘sit-out’ in 2018 and the other two years to give the young artistes a chance to promote themselves.

He said he is back with a bang in 2019 although he never left the soca scene, and being one of the key players in the business, Primo said that he cannot help himself and the stage is his rightful place and entertaining is his ‘thing’.

His song titled “Tribute” is high energy, melodious and cultured for the event of Soca Monarch and the video for that song will be released next week.

Primo told the Guyana Chronicle that the production of the video “Tribute” is in the making presently, and being spear-headed by producer,Timon Fraser, and video producer, Tyre Clarke, both of 595 Productions Studio.

He related that also in the making are songs which will feature Guyanese culture and African drumming, done by him to the tunes of soca. He will collaborate with Eze Rockliffe and Stitchie to do a re-mix of the song “Ding Dong Creckette” and some more videos will also be launched.

Primo told this newspaper that he doesn’t take any chances since he does not underestimate anybody, and when he gets up on stage it is his time to preform and let the people decide.

He disclosed that this year there are a lot of young artistes with talent who are taking to the stage, and urged all to come out and support the Soca Monarch competition to declare the winners.

“If you love soca music and culture you simply cannot disappear on people, instead you need to remain dedicated and committed to the music business which entails hard work and long hours,” he said.

Primo said that 592 Productions Studio will be opened to the public by February this year and persons signing up with get a package to record as well as do their video, since they have their in-house photography, video and editing team.

He further stated that this year they will be signing some fresh, new, young talent on board to make their names in the local music industry.

The 592 Productions Studio is located at Lot 180 Lodge Housing Scheme and is the brainchild of Primo.

The artiste will be also opening a business called 592 Nightclub/Grill at Lot 23 John and Norton Streets.

All songs and videos done by Primo are available on YouTube, Guyana Live, all the radio airwaves and television stations locally.