tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29244957986893189642011-11-27T19:41:30.903-05:00Jamaican EntertainmentBackyardbeatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06006396344713904818noreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924495798689318964.post-3018069288140141642009-02-18T06:39:00.001-05:002009-02-18T06:42:37.749-05:00

Check out the Lutan Fyah Mixtape. Download from the Link below.http://www.mediafire.com/?iwhyw04zhwy

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Talent is in every nook and cranny in Jamaica and with the right opportunity will emerge to the fore. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall provides this opportunity.RCHailing from the Gimme-me-bit community of Clarendon, this sing-jay sees himself as a artiste with the determination to win the second season of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall. For the 23 year old, the reason for entering the

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For the sixth consecutive year Digicel is once again the headline sponsor for Jamaica's premier carnival experience. Over the years Digicel has been a big supporter of Jamaica's entertainment and cultural scene and sees their sponsorship of Bacchanal 2009 as the continuation of their commitment to quality entertainment."Digicel has been heavily involved in several forms of sponsorships in Jamaica

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Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall seeks to buss new talent and present them to the masses on the big stage. In this light Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall presents the finalists from Montego Bay.Montego Bay Prince: Medal Tally20-year-old Medal Tally started singing back at William Knibb High School in Trelawny as well as at home with his family. "I remember at times when my mother would

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Take a look at the Directors Cut for Mavado's Song - So SpecialWant More ........Check out Behind the Scenes....

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Danger Zone's bad gyal, Ce'Cile has teamed up with renowned producer Scott Storch in collaboration with Beenie Man on the track titled So Fly. The track comes out of the continued relationship with Danger Zone and SoBe Entertainment. Storch, known for his wicked instrumentals and credited with hits such as Lean Back by Fat Joe, Candy Shop and Just a Lil' Bit by 50 Cent as well as Baby Boy by

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Lauren Drummond, President of LMJ Productions, LLC and Executive Producer of Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival announced today that noted Caribbean producer, Victor E Lewis, Managing Director of VicRae Inc., will lead the production team of the first annual Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, New York scheduled for August 23, 2008

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One of dancehall's hottest new artistes, Craig 'Serani' Marsh, has signed a two-album deal with Japan label JVC Entertainment. The producer, now turned singer, says, "It's exciting for me because since I took the decision to add singing to my repertoire, the response has been great."Serani gained public recognition as a singer when collaborated with Bugle and Movado with hit singles Doh and Dying

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On Sunday, May 4 the Dodd Family invites all to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the life of Clement "Coxon" Dodd, dubbed the "Father of the Jamaican Music Industry." From the four corners of the globe the interest in the preservation, protection and promotion of his life’s work has been of the highest order, knowing the seminal role that it has and will continue to play for generations to

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Nickeishia Barnes learned to turn to music to help her get through life’s difficult times at an early age and it has proved to be her strength. In 1996, she entered the much-famed Tastee Talent Competition solo, and on this first attempt, made it all the way to the quarter-finals. Two years later, she was back again, as a group. The group made it as far as the quarter finals as well and even

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The funeral arrangements for Cedella Marley Booker, mother of Reggae icon Bob Marley, are set to take place in Jamaica, between Sunday, April 27 and Monday, April 28. Mother Booker, as she was affectionately known, died on Tuesday, April 8 at her South Miami, Florida home. She was 81 years old.The two day activities surrounding the celebration of her life and achievements will commence with a

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Team Jamaica is off to a Roots rocking start on the road to the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia this weekend, thanks to Reggae legend Cocoa Tea and his musical brethren who rocked Brooklyn College’s Walt Whitman Theater this past Sunday for the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ Reggae Charity Concert. Presented by Team Jamaica Bickle and VP Records, scores of Reggae fans were treated to

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Patrons from as far as May Pen and Negril descended on the Weekenz Bistro and Bar to watch the crowning of the ultimate Magnum King and Queen of Dancehall. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has, for the past fifteen weeks, been exposing new and diverse talent to the masses. The success of the show has vindicated the decision by the producers and the sponsors of the competition to invest

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Junior Reid's signing with The Danger Zone Music Group / SoBe Entertainment will soon bear fruit with the impending release of his latest album: Junior Reid: The Living Legend to be released through The Danger Zone Music Group / SoBe Entertainment and Leak Records. The album features tracks such as Mo Money, This Is Why I'm hot (remix), Black Roses and Bullet and has already been featured in

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May will never be the same, could have easily been an overlooked phrase in recent years. However this year with the emergence of the party series; MAY DAZE, those words are now a STATEMENT or better yet a GUARANTEE. Starting May 2nd 2008 and running every Friday until May 30th 2008, MAY DAZE will bring five (5) nights of fun, frolic and fantasy to the heart of Kingston, Jamaica. The series will

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Culture reggae star Richie Spice's commentary on a social crisis affecting Caribbean immigrants during air travel to the States is getting worldwide attention in the video for his new single, "The Plane Land." The hit tune is the first single from his upcoming album, Gideon Boot, set for a May 13th release on VP Records/Fifth Element. Hailing from a musical family that has also produced reggae

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With IRT Ryddimz’s much anticipated 3rd issue finally on display, the IRT Boyz open up a traditionally secluded branch of the music industry to unprecedented audiences. Chronicling Reggae music and culture from a New York City perspective, Ryddimz’s all-exclusive content is highlighted in a format surpassing any other exposure of Reggae and Dancehall in both originality and production, “IRT

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Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has set the television world alight. With only two weeks of live shows remaining, Weekenz Bistro and Bar has had to put in additional measures to accommodate the large crowds that converge on the venue every Saturday night to watch the young princes and princesses perform.The crowning of the ultimate king and queen of dancehall will be on the 19th of April and

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Artiste: Jah Cure featuring Jr. ReidProducer: Steve Morales (SOBE Entertainment)Intro (Jr. Reid):Hotta dan ten fire sideJah Cure and Junior Reid the world could neva hideStana ding ding woeeyHot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hotDem seh dem hot yah nowBut wi hot long timeThis is not a secret to keep inna u mindDem seh wi hot yah nowBut wi hot long timeThis is not a secret to keep inna u

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Roots Legend Cocoa Tea has just been added to the line-up of Reggae entertainers that will send 'Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing.' Presented by Team Jamaica Bickle in association with VP Records, the 'Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing' Reggae Charity Concert is raising funds to support Jamaican track & field high school athletes competing in the annual Penn Relays competition at the

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Track Title: The JourneyArtiste: Jah CureRiddim: JourneyProducer: Della DangerIntro:Yeah,Yes IIt nuh connectA could a wah mekHeyLike dog to vomitMoving so chronicFrom morning me sew me seed and all now dem caan ketchCaan ketchTrying hard to make ends meetCant meshChorus 1:JourneyIt's how you live it you learn itYou bridges behind don't burn itMi wish mi can live and learn itThe JourneyIt's how

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Danger Zone's Journey's Riddim has now been officially released and like the pre-released version, which was premiered in the last quarter of 2007, the riddim has attracted support from a wide cross section of the music fraternity and been hailed as one of the best riddims presently on the airwaves. Danger Zone has added some tantalizing instrumentals to the pre-released version and the final

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The prestigious 27th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), produced by Martin’s International & Associates, LLC is dedicated to health awareness and returns to Harlem at the world famous Apollo Theater, located at 253 West 125th Street, NYC, on Sunday, May 4. A VIP reception begins at 6:00 pm and general admission is at 7:00 pm.Leading with IRAWMA’s most nominations for

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South Florida's premier music and lifestyle promotions company, Rocker's Island Entertainment, in association with Massive B Sound System, Inc., and title sponsor REBEL MIX, are extremely pleased to announce the addition of dancehall legend Super Cat to the line up of Best Of The Best 2008.Miami's longest running Memorial Weekend reggae concert, Best Of The Best 2008 will jump off on Sunday May

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The annual Easter festivities in Ocho Rios concluded at a pinnacle on Sunday, March 23 as the super inclusive Luau (the Hawaiian precursor to Absolute Temptation Isle) left patrons completely satisfied and full of anticipation for the event filled emancipation weekend this summer in Negril also hosted by Absolute Entertainment. Every year Absolute Entertainment surprises patrons with new and

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Assassin has been busy in the studio working on some new material to keep his insatiable fans satisfied. With the production expertise of Daseca Productions, Ward 21 and Don Corleon, his new releases are guaranteed to make you “bump-your-head-to-this-track”. Same Ting Again is a production of Coby from the Daseca camp and sees Assassin flexing his muscles on a Reggae/Hip Hop fusion. He explores

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Check out the new Video from Elephant Man featuring Demarco - Our World.The track is also on Elephant Man's Album get Physical being released under the Bad Boy/ Vp Records imprint.Check it outhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpB2_wnAUbw

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Platinum producer extraordinaire Don Corleon is back in the limelight, as the featured guest musician in the hit American television series, Girlicious, airing tonight on the CW Network (9 PM EST).Donovan Bennett, known to the masses as Don Corleon, has been putting his indelible signature on the top sounds emanating from Jamaica to the world, and is best known for crafting chart-topping tunes

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The ‘Gangsta Ras’ Munga Honorebel and Dancehall’s latest gangster lyricist Demarco will journey into the belly of New York’s gritty garrison on April 11th to make their Brooklyn debut at C-PAC. ‘Gangstas Do Dem Own Thing’ will feature the two Jamaican chart-toppers alongside Brooklyn’s reigning Dancehall ‘garrison gaad’ Fats.Captivating the industry with a Hip Hop infused Dancehall swagger, Munga

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Athletic support agency Team Jamaica Bickle is pleased to announce that award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has joined the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ campaign to raise funds for Jamaican high school athletes participating in the annual Penn Relays Competition in Philadelphia, and Jamaica’s track and field athletes competing in the XXIX Olympics in Beijing.“Sheryl Lee Ralph has

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Fusing Hip Hop, R& B and Soca, in a ‘Ragga’ Dancehall style, Ms. Triniti’s unique cross over single “Wi Burnin (Woy Yoy Yoy)” has been making waves on urban music stations across the world, making her one of the most sought after Caribbean music performers and landing coveted performance spots beside some of the music industry’s heavy-hitters.Hip Hop fans will get a taste of Ms. Triniti’s ‘Ragga

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The phenomena of Rising Stars and Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall have created a level of enthusiasm and an anticipation rarely seen in the history of television talent shows in Jamaica. Many do not know who the brainchild of these two massively popular shows is and even more interestingly, that he is not a native Jamaican.Born in Dublin Ireland, Mark Kenny has been an ardent fan of Jamaican

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Sanjay's new single, Lonely has been doing very well locally and internationally. The song on the Renaissance 'Legal Riddim' has been receiving good airplay both locally and internationally with regular spins on BBC 1Xtra, Big Up Radio and 876radio as well as continuous rotation on local radio stations.Lonely has broken new ground for Sanjay as he now has a burgeoning following in Germany and

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The Danger Zone Music Group emerged in the year 2000 out of a need to provide positive and quality music to the masses. Headed by CEO Delmar Drummond aka 'Della Danger' and with the Danger Zone Sound System as its nucleus, Danger Zone has over the last 6 years maintained a presence in the in the local and international music market churning out high quality music and managing some of the top

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Maybe it’s a trend, but it seems that after all the excitement, ray-ray and passa-passa, the arms of the Lord always seem to be the place of refuge for most of those in the field of entertainment who decide to turn over a new page. Internationally, rappers such as Ma$e, left BadBoy Records to follow the Lord, only to be drawn back years later. Rapper DMX has flirted with the idea openly, and

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Ziggy Marley, the eldest son of the late reggae musician Bob Marley, is using his musical success and influence to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS, and he is also working to alleviate poverty and political strife in Africa.Recently, H&M asked Marley to design a T-shirt for its Fashion Against AIDS campaign ( http://www.designersagainstaids.com/), which includes Rhianna, Good Charlotte and Rufus

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Females opening their arms and offering assistance to other females is the theme of ‘Sisters to Sisters’, an all female mediathon scheduled for Sunday April 13.Launched at Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica Head Office on Thursday, March 7 the mediathon aims to assist in empowering females. Proceeds of the event will go towards building shelters for battered women across the island and also

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At Thursday's press launch for the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ fundraising campaign, Team Jamaica Bickle President Irwine Clare made no apologies about their intent to utilize the entertainment and business fraternities in a major fundraising campaign to raise funds for Jamaica’s athletes competing in the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing in August.“I make no apologies; our bottom line to

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Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall continues to showcase some of the best fresh Dancehall talent ever to premiere on Jamaican TV. The new interactive talent competition, filmed live on Saturdays at the Weekendz Bistro and Bar in Kingston, has energized television viewers. The mission of Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall is to unearth and showcase authentic Jamaican dancehall talent. The

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World-acclaimed reggae singer Lucky Dube has been shot and killed in a hijacking. Reports rolling in from South Africa indicate that the reggae icon was gunned down in a carjacking in Johannesburg.Police say the incident took place at at 8:20pm on October 18, when Dube was driving in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosettenville. Apparently Dube was dropping off his son at his uncle's house when two

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For the first time ever VP Records is opening its immense vaults of Reggae, Dancehall and Soca/Calypso to all collectors and music enthusiasts through their new imprint '17 North Parade'.The history of 17 North Parade begun over 40 years ago, when reggae pioneers Vincent Chin and his wife Patricia moved their record store to 17 North Parade a former ice cream parlour in downtown Kingston. It

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As the tour continues we will be continuing the positive message as we feel this will uplift the student and make the school environment more wholesome.The No Joke Entertainment and VP Records "Education is No Joke" School tour continued to blaze a trail last week with some of Jamaica's top entertainers visiting their Alma Maters. The main aim of the "Education Is No Joke" school tour is to

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The bad gal of dancehall Spice having conquered the local scene will now be turning her attention on the European front where she will be on a one month tour with Cham and Pinchers.With her biting lyrics and lethal performance Spice has really endeared herself to the dancehall massive.Her quick wittedness and charming personality ensures she is a favourite with the massive.But of course all this

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Dancehall's bad boy David "Mavado" Brooks will be setting his sights on doing good when he headlines the 2008 Soul Rebellion event on March 11th in Negril, Jamaica. Meeting much success with the release of his debut album Gangsta For Life: The Symphony of David Brooks back in 2007 (VP Records), Mavado has since shared the fruits of his labor with his homeland by launching his "Connect Jamaica"

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Soca superstar Machel Montano is getting ready to shine in the spotlight once again when he headlines at New York's famed Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Friday, March 28. Montano set industry records by performing two shows on one night at MSG last year May, and both to sold out crowds. Hailed as the "Prince of Soca," he's back for the highly anticipated encore, promising a show that is "bigger

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Rebelmix, the Caribbean's leading digital music distributor, and Khabir 'Kabs' Bonner, owner and operator of Grillaras Productions have teamed up to bring a different flavour of reggae music to the fore. Bonner grew up in Jamaica and has decades of experience in the music industry, working with the likes of Capleton, Chrisinti, Turbulence, Richie Spice, the late Daddigon, Norris Man and many

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The music industry is the type of business which can strain, or even destroy, the best of relationships. The main reason seems to be people understanding their role within the grand scheme of things as the nature of man is to always to look out their own personal interests. That is why the collective nature of the members of the Equiknoxx label is so surprising. Who ever heard of five young men

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Following a year-long investigation by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), the RCMP has shut down Audiomaxxx. com Ltd., a major alleged music counterfeiting operation in Winnipeg, and filed criminal charges against four individuals.Raj Singh Ramgotra, the principal behind Audiomaxxx, was among those arrested during a raid yesterday at the organization, which for three years has

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Oh where or where has my BACKAYARD gone, oh where oh where could it be?" "Weh the new issue deh yo?" "It's been a while since I've seen BACKAYARD magazine!" These are just a few friendly comments from well-wishers and genuinely concerned subscribers emailing and calling to find out where BACKAYARD has gone? Realistically, BACKAYARD is always around-- at the clubs, launch events, reggae shows,

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In order to do anything great you have to have a wide base. Now, that is one truth that cannot be disputed however the real trick it seems is acquiring that base in order build something worthwhile. Pyramid Entertainment Management Inc is one company which has used this method with great success. Started in 2003 by Santia Bradshaw and Jerome Hamilton, Pyramid specializes in artiste management and

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Showtime Marketing ( showtimemarketingco@gmail.com ), the Managers for Dancehall/reggae artiste Kari Jess are pleased to introduce you to his latest track entiled 'Gyal dem mi waan'.The Track was recorded by Stephen 'The Genius' Mcgregor for the Big Ship Label. It has found itself on the Daybreak riddim which boasts some of the industry's heavy hitters. The Song itself is quite infectious with a

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The Marley Brothers delivered a spirited and lively set at the historic combined Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite concert. The long night into the morning was marked by countless notable performances in honour of Bob Marley and his vision.A feel of eager anticipation gripped the crowd that gathered at the beach minutes to the 8pm scheduled show time as images of Bob Marley and Rastafari on flags

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The Ultimate Spring Break Party Series is JamFest Negril, Jamaica: -- Spring Break is always a special time of the year which brings with it a new realm of entertainment. This year the organisers of JamFest will bring a fresh, exciting concept to the production of live events. More information can be found at www.springbreakjamfest.comStudent Travel Services and Sun Splash Tours have combined

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The New York based, 11-year-old Caribbean-American media company makes another move to expand "Jamaican Radio" programming by joining forces with Power 106 FM in Jamaica and creating "Power Link."The Power Link is a simulcast of "Perkins online," Jamaica's longest running talk show teaming up with LinkUp Radio's broadcaster David "Squeeze" Annakie at 12:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays in New York on

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The public may have heard of my recent arrest on the charge of arson. This comes out of an incident in Spanish Town which I was accused of being involved in.I would like to state that I am innocent of all charges and find this conspiracy misleading and wanton. I have constantly contributed to the development of youths in Spanish Town and would never get myself involved in such activities. Lutan

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April 1, 2008 will see the 28th anniversary of what some consider Jamaica's greatest pop/reggae band ever formed. Chalice, which was conceptualised in 1979 began on April 1, 1980 in the Gibraltar Hills of St. Mary and was at the time comprised of talented musicians of diverse social and musical backgrounds. Chalice will celebrate this anniversary with the release of their greatest hits, entitled

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Groundbreaking Heart to Art Music, New Yaard Entertainment, and Father Romie's Nuclear Records have teamed up with digital music distributor Rebelmix to release their 2 latest projects globally. Rebelmix, the Caribbean's leading digital distribution company, markets Caribbean music to the world through alliances formed with top world-renowned Internet retailers such as Apple iTunes Store and

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Mystic Urchin started Tuesday Nite Live (TNL) in 2005 to expose young cutting edge talent and give a voice to artistes who would usually have to wait for a hit track before getting on a stage. The weekly stage show, held at the Village Café in Kingston, has helped launch the careers of many known artistes such as Taurus Riley, Bryhan Art, Dwayne Stephenson, To Isis, High Quality, Jovi Rockwell,

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Jamaican author and Iraq war veteran Laura Johnson has recently released her 3 rd book: 'Born As A Sufferer'. Released in April of this year, 'Born As A Sufferer' depicts the lives of two young people, Shelly and Bobby, who are fighting their own demons in the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. They are travelling on different roads but going at the same pace and both up against death, love, fear and

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Lil Lion born, April 16th 1995 in the Bronx, New York, has been rapping & Deejaying since the age of three. Growing up in the Bronx has nurtured in Lil Lion a level of street wise maturity rare for his age that has earned him the respect of his older peers.As a rapper and a Deejay, music beats through Lil Lion veins, having been fed on a steady diet of Dancehall, Reggae and Hip Hop by his

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A buzz is currently on the streets of New York surrounding the hot new rap sensation Lil Lion, who has teamed up with Barbee, well known for her hit collaborations such as Missing You with Junior Kelly and Paddy Cake with Beenie Man. 12-year-old Lil Lion and Barbee have recently written and recorded the new track: Age Is Just A Number produced by Ingoma and Daine 'Jimmy' Clarke for Mel-Shar

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DJ Kiprich is busy in the studios working on his second album for Big Yard, which is expected to be completed soon. VP Records, who were also responsible for distributing his first album titled Outta Road, recorded for Big Yard. Not only is Kiprich working on his new album, he also has recorded singles titled Bun Fi Bun and On My Mind'on the Big Yard label, Rosie Whine'on Birchell label and 40 &

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Nasio Fontaine, on the heels of a mystical performance in his homeland - the first time he has played Dominica in over a decade - received his country's highest award at a ceremony held on Saturday, November 3.Nasio was honored by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica with the Sisserou Award of Honour presented for meritorious service to the island. This humble rastafarian burst onto the

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Essential Media Group LLC and Loyal Haylet Management are pleased to announce the signing of a Joint Venture deal for the Half Pint Music catalog and the venerable chart topping Dancehall Reggae superstar, Half Pint. Half Pint has enjoyed a long history of success dating back to the early 1980’s. He was the first major artist produced by Prince Jammy (later King Jammy), and together they helped

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After placing second in the 2006 Digicel Rising Stars Competition, 26 year old, Nickesha Barnes has been working alongside Penthouse Records to perfect her talent. Nickesha openly expresses that she is still not confident or comfortable with her progress, in terms of applying her ‘gift of voice’ while recording in studio.However, the singer’s live performances are nothing short of compelling,

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Visitors to the Apple Store in downtown Manhattan got the shock of their lives when they literally bumped into dancehall superstar Shaggy. The reggae icon unveiled his new album, Intoxication, for fans and media on Wednesday, November 7."The Apple Store event was a preview of the album to support our iTunes downloads, and also to have an intimate setting for our fans," reveals Shaggy. Joined by

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The Grafton Studio Complex has been newly renovated to facilitate a complete one-stop-project studio. The new studio boasts facilities like; a main studio, pre and post production rooms, writing room, video production and editing centre, cafeteria, internet café and communication centre. The complex also offers artiste-business services and now fully in the rehearsal business with refurbished

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Born August 20 1976, Cutty Corn A.K.A. Oneil Omar Samuels has been around the music for as long as he can remember. From the early days at Tivoli High and Denham Town Primary Cutty could be seen entertaining fellow classmates on the corridors and in classrooms. He spent his spare time after school performing to his friends and perfecting his talent along with the regular school and community

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Roots and culture artists have long been a constant in Jamaica, from the influence of legends like Bob Marley to conscious dancehall singers like Garnet Silk. However, in the summer of 2004 a new and powerfully distinct voice emerged on the reggae music scene. With a fresh timbre, substantive lyrics, and a passionate performance, this singer almost single handedly led a new wave of roots and

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In his quest to "try and get a computer and Internet connection into every school in Jamaica," Mavado kept his promise to assist in ensuring all local schools are able to connect to the Internet by donating 2 computers each to Constant Spring All Age and Charlie Smith High School on Tuesday October 22."I give thanks to God that I am now in a position to help my country. I gave to Constant Spring

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Fresh talent with hit potential and cross over appeal! Well get ready, Jamaica’s newest buzz is here. The vocal group is called Island Girlz!Island Girls in the last 4 weeks have been heard across Jamaica on Jenny Jenny’s RJR radio program, Nationwide radio, Kool FM and KLAS. In addition they debuted on Smile Jamaica and did their first concert to a smiling crowd at the ever popular Ewarton Jerk

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Tuff Gong International made a donation of much needed items to the Bustamante Hospital for Children at an intimate informal presentation on Wednesday, October 3. The donation was one of several contributions that Tuff Gong has made to health and education sectors recently.Representing Tuff Gong International at the presentation was Donisha Prendergast, granddaughter of the late Rt. Hon. Robert

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Music icon Shaggy received the Order Of Distinction in the rank of Commander for outstanding service to Jamaica on Monday October 15 at Kings House. The Order of Distinction is the fifth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour in Jamaica; Commanders take place and precedence immediately after Members and Honorary Members of the Order of Jamaica. Shaggy, born Orville Richard

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Javaughn is considered a child prodigy in Reggae music. Although in his early teens, Javaughn already masters three instruments (keyboards, drums and bass guitar), has years of stage experience (both locally and internationally), and is armed with the resounding vocals and sound confidence that have landed him a record deal with the Marley’s Tuff Gong/ Ghetto Youths Label. With his father being a

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