Comic and host of ‘Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall’ TV sequence, Deno Loopy, shares the highlight with Javielle Martin as she receives a branded bluetooth speaker from Brandon Wallace, Model Supervisor at Magnum Tonic Wine, for accurately answering a dancehall trivia query.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Magnum Tonic Wine has been related to dancehall music and Jamaican tradition for a number of years. The model has thrown its muscle behind Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall in addition to the Magnum High Performa expertise sequence prior to now.
Final Friday evening, Jussbuss TV premiered its newest undertaking, Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall, a sequence which made its premiere on Tv Jamaica (TVJ), which is a collaboration with Magnum Tonic Wine.
The sequence is hosted by comic and actor Deno Loopy.
In an interview with Observer On-line, the present’s producers gave an perception into the sequence.
“Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall was created to rejoice our tradition by testing the information of dancehall followers, giving them a enjoyable and interesting platform to showcase how a lot they actually know in regards to the tradition. The present blends leisure, schooling, and competitors, reinforcing dancehall’s deep roots in Jamaica’s historical past whereas making it thrilling for each individuals and viewers. Our aim is to focus on dancehall’s affect, have interaction the streets, and produce the tradition to a wider viewers in a enjoyable new and interactive means,” Andrew Jackson, a producer of the sequence, advised Observer On-line on Monday.
In response to Johnathan Newman, one other of the producers, once they reached out to TVJ, the reception was optimistic.
“TVJ was extremely supportive and enthusiastic in regards to the idea from the beginning. Having partnered with them for over 10 years distributing our JB Acoustic sequence, it was straightforward for them to know the significance of dancehall as a cornerstone of Jamaican tradition and see the potential in a brand new comedy-based trivia present that brings the music and its followers to the forefront. Their workforce has been very accommodating, supportive and versatile, guaranteeing that Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall will get the platform it deserves, reaching a nationwide viewers with prime-time scheduling and high-quality manufacturing,” Newman disclosed.
Requested why Deno Loopy was chosen because the host of the sequence, Pierce McLean, one other producer, defined the choice.
“Deno Loopy was the proper selection as host due to his infectious power, pure comedic timing, and deep connection to dancehall tradition. As a social media persona and entertainer, he has a robust following and understands find out how to preserve audiences engaged. His means to combine humour with dancehall information makes him a relatable and thrilling host, serving to to convey out the perfect in contestants whereas retaining the present entertaining for viewers,” mentioned McLean, who additionally described working with Magnum, as a pure match.
“Partnering with Magnum has been a pure match due to their long-standing dedication to dancehall tradition and leisure. Magnum has been constantly championing Dancehall – supporting Jamaican music, occasions, and artists, so collaborating on Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall was a seamless alignment. Their involvement as the principle companions of this present has been integral, serving to to raise the manufacturing, bringing extra visibility to the present and offering the proper branding and power to match dancehall’s vibrant and rebellious spirit. Working with them has been a real partnership, and we respect their dedication to championing and pushing the tradition ahead,” mentioned McLean.
In response to Magnum Tonic Wine’s Model Supervisor, Brandon Wallace, who laid down the mission, “We’re not only a model, we’re deeply dedicated to supporting and elevating the expertise that pushes this unimaginable tradition ahead. When the workforce from Jussbuss introduced this thrilling new initiative to us, it was a simple determination. Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall isn’t nearly leisure’ it’s an academic platform that enables each Magnum and Jussbuss to develop, whereas shining a highlight on the center of dancehall.”
Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall airs Fridays at 9:30pm with a repeat on Mondays at 1:30 pm The sequence options roughly 12 episodes, culminating in a extremely anticipated finale Friday, Might 9.
— Kevin Jackson
