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PRODUCER DONOVAN GERMAIN CHIDES ARTISTS AND PRODUCERS FOR THE MEDIOCRITY IN DANCEHALL MUSIC!
By Simone Morgan— “UNLESS the dancehall producers and artists bring something new to the table and let go of the hip-hop style that they are readily embracing, the music will continue to be in the gutter,” is an ominous prediction from veteran music producer/manager Donovan Germain. The head of Penthouse Records spoke to the Jamaica Observer amid reports from SoundScan (the American company that provides music sales data) that dancehall music floundered in 2012. Top: Buju Banton… Bottom: … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
TWIGGI IS STEPPING OUT FRONT FOR THE SISTERS!
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—- For many in the music business, Marie ‘Twiggi’ Gitten has been a go-to backing vocalists. These days, she maintains a busy recording schedule in the gospel and secular fields. Twiggi The pencil-slim singer is also determined to help her ‘sisters’ in the music business get a better deal. “Especially the hardworking ones who keep it real and clean. Not putting down anyone’s work, but it has been a battle for us as females in the business. Too … Read entire article »
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TOOTS HIBBERT AND BERES HAMMOND HEAD TO THE NEW ZEALAND RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL!
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston— Beres Hammond and Toots and The Maytals are among the headliners for the February 1-2 Ragga Muffins Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand. According to a statement from organisers, Italian singer Albarosie and emerging American reggae band Rebelution are also on the sixth staging of the show. (L-R) Toots Hibbert and Beres Hammond Hip-hop star Lauryn Hill and British band UB40 are part of the eclectic line-up. First held in 2008, the Ragga Muffins Festival played major Australian … Read entire article »
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STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM REGGAE CONCERT AT BARCLAY’S CENTER IN BROOKLYN!
An all-star concert headlined by Beres Hammond, will benefit the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI). The BioLife Sounds of Reggae Concert is scheduled for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on December 12. Top: Shaggy, Bottom: Beres Hammond According to organiser George Crooks, part proceeds from the show will benefit the AFUWI, a non-profit organisation that assists students at the University of the West Indies’ Mona campus. Ann-Marie Grant, executive director of the … Read entire article »
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PRODUCER ROHAN “SNOWCONE” FULLER PLOTS A REGGAE REBIRTH!
Producer Rohan ‘Snowcone’ Fuller—–. By Curtis Campbell—– Produces reggae rhythm in collaboration with Clive Hunt Reggae/dancehall producer Rohan ‘Snowcone’ Fuller, is making preparations to release a reggae one-drop rhythm. The platinum-selling producer says the local music industry should be producing more reggae music. “The rhythm is called the Nuff Love rhythm and it is live lovers rock reggae. Reggae music needs this. Nuh reggae music nah run di place now, so it’s one of those things that pushes difference. I collaborated … Read entire article »
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THE SOUNDS OF REGGAE CONCERT, KICKS OFF WITH “SOCIAL MEDIA MEET & GREET” WITH SHAGGY!
The historic “Sounds of Reggae Concert” featuring international reggae superstars ALI CAMPBELL (UB40), MAXI PRIEST, king of Lovers rock BERES HAMMOND and multi Platinum selling superstar SHAGGY will kick off with a “Social Media Meet & Greet” on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 (8pm) at Footprints Cafe, 1521 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Special invited guest for the “Meet & Greet” will be SHAGGY. The “Meet & Greet” will provide the media and patrons an opportunity to get … Read entire article »
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DOES AGE MATTER IN THIS MUSIC BUSINESS?
Everton Blender By Simone Morgan——— ROOTS singer Everton Blender was nearly 40 years old when he released his breakthrough song, Lift up Your Head in 1994. Produced by Richard Bell for Startrail Records, Lift up Your Head became a monster hit and launched the career of a performer few producers would take a chance on because of his age. LIVINGSTON… it sometimes take up to two or three years to get an artiste out in the spotlight Robert Livingston, best … Read entire article »
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MIXED VIEWS FOR “ON A MISSION” THE NEW JAMAICA 50 SONG!
THERE were mixed reactions to the official Jamaica 50 song, On a Mission, which was released at the Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Record Sports Bar and Lounge in St Andrew on Friday afternoon. The track — which is expected to energise the country going into the Jamaica 50 celebration in August — credits diamond-selling artist Shaggy as producer. He is joined on vocals by multi- Grammy winner Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley; deejays Assassin, Tifa and Wayne … Read entire article »
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CUTTY RANKS COMES WITH A FULL BLAST!
Cecelia Campbell-Livingston——- SIX more albums and then it is time to call it quits, says old school deejay Cutty Ranks. Once he accomplishes that feat, he plans to throw in the towel. “I already have two (albums), they are clean and are meant to consolidate my career and take it to the next level,” said Ranks in an interview with Splash. He added that he is moving away from his hardcore image of the 1980s and 1990s. Cutty … Read entire article »
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NEW GOVERNMENT NEW SONG? THE FIRST JAMAICA 50 SONG SHELVED!
A song proposed to be the official soundtrack for Jamaica’s 50th anniversary celebrations has seemingly fallen out of favour. Late last year, the Jamaica 50 Commission approached music producer Mikey Bennett to compose a theme song for the country’s Golden Jubilee in August. Top:BRYAN… said there was no official arrangement Bottom: Mikey Bennett Bennett accepted and came up with Find The Flag which featured 15 artists. However, he is at a loss to what has come of the song … Read entire article »
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