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WATCH: LEVI’S MUSIC PROJECT DOCUMENTARY

The Playmaker Group (PMG) linked up with the good folks at Levi’s to design and deliver the Levi’s Music Project over the past 6 months with UK artist Loyle Carner and Warner Music.

From November 2018 til May 2019, Levi’s established a community music space in the heart of Anfield, Liverpool. This is a long term space that will provide access to music for young people and inspire the next generation. Over the 6 months PMG, Loyle Carner, a team of industry experts and diverse creatives worked with the group of 13 young musicians in all elements of being an artist in today’s world. They created and collaborated on original material for their debut festival performance at Sound City.

This documentary tells the full story of how the project unfolded as they prepared for their supporting slot at Sound City, and how one of the biggest and critically acclaimed artists mentored and inspired 13 young musicians.

 

TRACK OF THE WEEK: JAFARIS – INVISIBLE

Jafaris may just be your new favourite Irish Hip Hop artist…his new track Invisible is our track of the week

Liam – Admittedly I‘m late to Jafaris – I kept seeing his name crop up from time to time but never got round to checking him out. With the release of his new album ‘Stride’ it was a good time to get introduced to him. I wasn’t disappointed. ‘Invisible’ is one of his single releases and one of the stronger tracks on the album, it’s short, punchy and straight to the point. I get vibes from the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak with Jafaris at times with his flow, I was also surprised to see he’s from Dublin! 

Follow our Spotify playlist to listen and stay updated on all our track of the weeks.

CATCHING UP WITH JULIAN MARLEY

It’s only been a few weeks since Julian Marley released ‘As I Am’, but the impact has been felt far and wide. It entered the Reggae Chart at no1 and has seen support from radio stations and streaming sites all over the globe. The project, which follows his Grammy nominated previous album ‘Awake’, was produced by Julian along with brothers Stephen and Damian Marley at their respective Lions Den and Uncle Ds studios in Miami, the album features Beenie Man, Shaggy and Spragga Benz.

We’ve been working closely with Team Julian Marley over the past weeks – making sure the music is getting to the right people and platforms – so we thought it may be good we catch up with the man himself to find out more about the project and how he is responding to such positive feedback.

PMG: It’s been a minute since ‘Awake’, why now for a new project?

JM: Well for me, music is love and I love music and I was born with music – it’s in my blood, my DNA! So it’s just a matter of time and it’s been a long time. Since the last album to this album we have been writing, recording and performing – never stopped performing – so it’s just one of those things taking a little time and here we are. No more long time in between.

PMG: So how does ‘As I Am’ build on what we know about Julian Marley the artist?

JM: ‘As I Am’ is as I am; so it builds very naturally because the music and inspiration is coming straight from how I feel – my expression on that day for whatever song was written – showing who I am, the type of music I love to make, the music that is my inspiration and bringing messages to the people. 

PMG: Entering the charts as the nO1 Reggae album must be satisfying. Outside of that how do you feel the album has been received?

JM: I have been giving good responses so far for the album. It’s about doing the best you can and putting love into the music and that’s what we did and do everyday we make music. So it’s a great feeling and warm reception that we get from the fans and everyone around.

PMG: What’s the next step in the campaign?

JM: We will just keep pushing the music. We have quite a few videos out – ‘Hey Jack’ is out now. The new single. So expect more music – more promotion – and more taking the music to the furthest points of earth.

Julian Marley ‘As I Am’ Out Now –  http://smarturl.it/JulianMarley

My Playmaker #1

A new feature we are doing on the website is to have one of our team pick a PLAYMAKER that inspired or inspired them. First up is our founder, Ray Paul.

“My pick is – Dennis Bergkamp

Arsenal fans have always had one player who stood above the rest in terms of the adoration the fans have for them. When I was young it was Liam Brady, then Charlie Nicholas, David Rocastle and then came Dennis Bergkamp. In the 90’s I was fortunate enough to be a reporter on football for the BBC, and my editor placed me on Arsenal games.

Having the chance to see Bergkamp live made me understand why football is an extension of art. Done properly, the results can be mind blowing. He is the epitome of what I class as a playmaker, and the inspiration behind the company’s name. Watch the showreel below, and you will see what I mean. Arsenal legend Ian Wright called Bergkamp “The Best Arsenal Signing Ever Who Changed The DNA Of The Club”!”

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