Who are the jcdc Claro Festival song contestants?

This is the last of The Gleaner 's profiles on the contestants in this year's CLARO Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) Festival Song Competition. Look out for a synopsis of the roadshows which culminate in the final to be held on July 30 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre.

Singer: RockIrie

Song Title: Jamaica Nice

Born in Riversdale, St Catherine, RockIrie attended the Berry Hill All Age School. Before entering the Festival Song Competition, he performed at many concerts in his community before leaving for Kingston to pursue a career in music. While in Kingston, RockIrie worked as a chef in several restaurants in the Corporate Area. He also teamed up with friends to form a music group called the 'All Sparkling House Family'.

RockIrie has continued recording as a solo artiste and is eager to break into the music business. He sees the CLARO JCDC Festival Song Competition as an opportunity to achieve his dream of breaking into the business.

Vote for your favourite Festival song

The public may text or call 444-3270 to vote for their favourite Festival song.

The number assignments are as follows:

Di Land We Love by Nikki Dillon - text '1' to 444-3270

Welcome to Jamaica by Marvillus - text '2' to 444-3270

Jamaica deh deh by bello - text '3' to 444-3270

Zingy Zingy 2010 by Papa Whyte - text '4' to 444-3270

Island in the sun by Petrol - text '5' to 444-3270

Jamaica nice by Rock Irie - text '6' to444-3270

My Jamaica by Kharuso— text '7' to 444-3270

Nuh weh nuh betta by Deru - text '8' to 444-3270

Reggae music by Mojahrock - text '9' to 444-3270

One heart by Amique & Nazzle Man - text '10' to 444-3270

Texts and calls cost $20. Service is provided by CLARO and is available on all networks.