JERMAINE Mac Bean, better known as ‘The Reinforcer’ and ‘Venom’ recently returned to Guyana, having spent some amount of time in the entertainment industry of other Caribbean territories and China. Upon his return home, he plans to use music as an important tool to help release the worries and tensions associated with the novel coronavirus, and the devastating pandemic that it has fuelled. The songwriter, composer and professional vocalist returned to his Linden, Region 10, Upper Demerara-Berbice roots just a few months ago. All things being equal, he had many plans to perform at several live shows, gyrating to the enthusiasm of a usually vibrant Guyanese audience; unfortunately, all is not equal and Guyana, like many countries across the world, has instituted guidelines and restrictions geared at combating the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Although the restrictions might have been a major setback to ‘Venom’, he refuses to allow the virus and the pandemic to stymie his progress. As it is, he has chosen to use his time at home to compose songs ideal for performing for his home crowd, in his usual energetic style.

As a matter of fact, some of the song Mac Bean has penned over the last few months will be aired at his August 1 ‘Linden Summer Jam’ which will be hosted at the popular Shanghai’s Residence in Amelia’s Ward. Jermaine’s intention is for the event to be an open-air affair that will not only be family-oriented and fun, but also in keeping with strict COVID-19 guidelines. Specifically, tables and chairs will be set up in a manner that complies with social distancing protocols, and patrons will be asked to wear masks when socialising.
The cooking will also be done in wide open spaces, and the menu will feature Bar-B-Que pork, beef, fish and chicken, done on several grills that will be set up across the venue.
While ‘Venom’ himself is expected to be the main attraction of the highly-anticipated event, several other local artistes are slated to add their unique touch of flavour to the show.
Mac Bean has his heart set on executing an event worthy of being described as an epic ‘musical inferno.’ Even amid the pandemic, ‘Venom’ endeavours to host a show capable of rivaling any other event staged locally.

At it is, he is not afraid to put in the hard work; he is currently undertaking a series of intense planning and comprehensive coordination needed to pull off the conceptualised event.
He has since dubbed the Emancipation Day show to be ‘A Summer Jam to Remember’ – an event unlike anything that has ever been hosted locally.
No stranger to the world of music, Mac Bean has performed at the Carib Soca Monarch in 2012 with his song, ‘Storm the Road’. After that, he worked on ‘Bumper’, another Soca single that created waves among music lovers. ‘Main Squeeze’ was his reggae single that captivated listeners in 2010.
Jermaine Mac Bean also traveled to China where he was invited to perform at several functions after his live videos and performances were seen by promoters there. Having enjoyed his time and success in China, ‘Venom’ is back in Guyana. His current focus is to perform for his fellow citizens all across the country.