ZJ Romzii Leads ‘Rhythm and Relief’ Mission for Jamaica’s West Coast

With most of the entertainment sector jumping into relief efforts across the island, the selector and radio disc jockey is among the first to mobilize aid for hard-hit communities. “That was probably one of the worst experiences of my life,” he shared.

ZJ Romzii (Second left) with DJ Mac and the Rhythm and Relief team (Photo: Live Feed)

With just over a week having passed since Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica’s west coast, the island continues to grapple with widespread destruction. There is hardly anyone in the entertainment and music industry who has not contributed to the relief efforts in their own way.

Among the first to mobilize was ZJ Romzii, who, in regular times, serves as a talented selector, radio disc jockey, and entrepreneur, has long shown deep commitment to supporting the western region, particularly the hardest-hit parishes of Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, and St. James.

Teaming up with DJ Mac, Jugglin Masters, and TZ, and backed by the Seprod Foundation, Devon House, Open House, IceyWater876, ThatEcoGirl, and Live Feed - the group launched coordinated relief efforts under their Rhythm and Relief initiative to bring essential support to affected communities.

“Immediately, we reacted. You can’t stay apathetic to something like this. I was watching all the videos and seeing all the news bulletins, and I just decided to see what I could do with my little platform and following,” he shared.

Speaking on the type of assistance provided in the affected areas, he explained, “Actually, everything - food, building supplies, toiletries, clothes. Anything people wish to donate, we will accept.”

After witnessing the devastation firsthand, the experience reshaped his understanding of Jamaica’s needs. “That was probably one of the worst experiences of my life. Seeing it in real time made me feel depressed, angry, hopeless, and just flat-out sad,” he expressed. “The needs of the affected persons are greater than we can actually comprehend - no food, no water, no cell service to communicate with loved ones, no electricity, no health care because there is either no hospital or no medical personnel.”

Despite the long road to recovery, Romzii and his partners remain committed to the mission. “We will be conducting these drives for as long as we can to aid in building back lives and communities.”

For those wishing to contribute or donate to Romzii and his team’s relief efforts, you can follow him on social media for more information.