Pandemic Records aiming for the stars

Atlanta-based, Jamaican-owned music label Pandemic Records has been steadily making a name for itself on the local music scene.

Having released projects with recording artistes such as Jah Lama, Prohgress, Munga Honorable, Hero, Quada, Ikaya and Chronic Law, the label's main objective is to release authentic music for the preservation of Jamaican culture.

"Pandemic Records represents good, authentic reggae and dancehall music that represents the culture and people of Jamaica. We have been around for four years and our aim is to create and promote songs that will last a lifetime," said Sheldon Edwards, label boss. Edwards and Rodrick Blair are the owners of the label.

The label's most recent release is Coming Straight by Jeff Fullyauto, which is featured on the 'Confine' rhythm.

"However, we have the 'Passion Fruit' rhythm that we are hoping to release shortly," said Edwards.

Last December, Pandemic Records hosted the first in an annual series called 'Fight the Fight', which featured performances by artistes, including Jah Lama, who is signed to the label, Bounty Killer, Turbulence and Hero. The event was held in Clarendon.

"Fight the Fight was our first event which was held to showcase the Jah Lama EP [also titled Fight the Fight], as well as to showcase some young talent that we have worked with before. We will be hosting the event again this year on December 14," said Edwards. "We hope to find the number one song in Jamaica and the world. With all the hard work, we hope to achieve that one day."