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Hezron stands Resilient

International Reggae brand Hezron stands tall with his recently released video for his single called ‘Resilience’. The Reggae Ambassador was motivated to pen the poignant lyrics in April through his own personal journey

New Artist: Cashtro Troy

Cashtro Troy, otherwise known as Ricardo Weir, was born in Kingston Jamaica and raised in Spanish Town with his sister and cousins and other extended family. Cashtro’s passion for music began during his early years in Primary school

Black Scorpio

Maurice Johnson is the answer. The question of course is “Who is the owner of one of most reputable clash sounds/record labels dancehall music has ever seen?” Black Scorpio has quite a legacy within Jamaican music. Not just some of it, all of it. From breaking landmark talent such as General Trees and Sassafras on the sound system scene to producing reggae classics which truly inspired generations, Jack Scorpio (as Maurice is more commonly known) has been behind it all. BACKAYARD is pleased to have the opportunity to have a meeting with one of the greats of the music biz as we delve into the legend that is Black Scorpio.