A Singing "Mercedes" Blazin' DJ and others: Its JARIA Reasoning @ Stone Love

Its more noted for its Weddy Weddy mid-week sessions, at which dancers put down the latest moves and the sizable roster of selectors keep patrons bouncing to the latest (even more so now that Passa Passa's not in the picture; not they were actually competing, of course);

But things heated up a day (or night) early as the Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) held its periodic "Reasonings" session Tuesday night last - in actual fact a showcase for new and upcoming talent, though a few stalwarts "passed through".

A motley crew of  hopefuls and risers took the Stone Love platform, led by the useful and versatile crooner Ricardo Suave, who tossed in a couple of smart covers (Al Green, Gregory Isaacs) in his short stint. Clinton Black held his own  with his brand of message music.

The gospel-touting Mercedes was the other pick of the night vocally, bringing a joyful energy to her delivery.

DJ Blaze brought some toasting energy late, and he had an "extra". After 'big-ups' to his "team' he brought up hot film star of the moment Nina 'Sky' Grey (above) co-star of the movie "Better Mus' Come".

Selector Geefus ensured levity with his Speedy Gonzalez impressions and razor-sharp selections in between the "live" acts .