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RENAISSANCE DISCO CELEBRATING 25 YEARS!

 By Kevin Jackson—  Top:Delano Thomas with Puff Daddy Bottom: Delano at the controls— WHEN the Renaissance Disco started out in the 1990s, many in dancehall circles dubbed it an ‘uptown’ sound system. It has confounded the Doubting Thomases and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Delano Thomas, lead selector and part owner of Renaissance, told Splash that a number of events will be held to commemorate the milestone. “We plan to celebrate to the fullest by touring for the rest of the year. We will also be launching our website in July,” he said. “We will be producing more music, as well as hold anniversary parties in Jamaica and Miami.” Renaissance Disco evolved out of a sound system called Le Jeux. Thomas was fresh out of Excelsior High School when he hooked up with friends to … Read entire article »

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ACTOR PAUL CAMPBELL TO RECEIVE THE CARIBBEAN HERITAGE AWARD, MAY 26 IN NEW YORK CITY!

ACTOR PAUL CAMPBELL TO RECEIVE THE CARIBBEAN HERITAGE AWARD, MAY 26 IN NEW YORK CITY!

Paul Campbell—-ACTOR Paul Campbell is one of two recipients of the Caribbean Heritage Award, to be presented during the inaugural Oracabessa Festival, at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York, on May 26. Irwin Clare, a stalwart in New York City’s Jamaican community, will also receive an award. Campbell first came to prominence as Priest in the 1997 movie Dancehall Queen. He has had leading roles in films such as The Lunatic, Shottas and Third World Cop. Last … Read entire article »

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THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC VIDEOS TO AN ARTIST IMAGE!

THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC VIDEOS TO AN ARTIST IMAGE!

  Dancehall artist Kalado on the set during his music video shoot for the songs ‘Pree Money and Gyal’ and ‘Nuh Pay Dem Nuh Mind’. – Anthony Minott/Freelance Photographer—- By Sadeke Brooks— Image matters and getting the public to see an artiste’s image in a music video is even more important. Singer J Capri was racking up millions of views on YouTube before being seen on local interviews with various media houses. Whine and Kotch with Charly Black and Pull Up To … Read entire article »

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