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BERES HAMMOND, MAGIC!, INNER CIRCLE, EDDIE MURPHY AND ETANA, LEAD THE PACK ON “REGGAE GOLD 2015” FOR JULY 17 RELEASE!
For over 20 years, the world’s #1 Caribbean music compilation Reggae Gold brings the genre’s top hits into one must-have collection for the masses. 2015’s installment, out July 17, 2015 on VP Records, is filled with t he season’s freshest sounds in roots, dancehall, lover’s rock and pop-fused reggae from a diverse group of talent. From the Canadian pop supergroup Magic’s #1 Billboard single ” Rude”, to Reggae Legends Inner Circle’s 2015 Smash “News Carrying Dread” off the ‘Tenement Yard Riddim’ featuring Chronixx & Jacob “Killer” Miller, to comedian/actor/singer Eddie Murphy’s return to reggae on his l atest single “Oh Jah Jah,” (following his 1993 Shabba Ranks collab “I Was A King”) – there is no shortage of crossover appeal on Reggae Gold 2015. This year’s installation features a multitude female artists reigning in reggae today – from emerging stars like the Rastafarian singer Jah9 (“Avocado”), … Read entire article »
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ETANA REAPS THE BENEFITS OF HER OWN DESIGNS!
By Richard Johnson—- Recording artist and entrepreneur Etana models one of her own designs. SHE burst onto the music scene in 2007. Her biting lyrics, endearing vocals and pleasing personality have made Etana a household name in Jamaica. Tracks such as Wrong Address, Warrior Love, Jah Blessings, Roots, Don’t Forget and I Am Not Afraid made her 2008 debut album The Strong One a must-have. It’s been eight years and the artiste born Shauna McKenzie continues to make music, but along the way the entrepreneurial fire has raged inside her, creating another income stream. “Etana is a brand… it’s not just the music, it’s everything that comes with the artist. Merchandising is a key part of being an artist, it keeps your fan base connected to you… it’s as though they have a piece … Read entire article »
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“OUR MUSIC CAN SURVIVE ANOTHER 40 YEARS” SAYS PRODUCER CLIVE HUNT!
By Sadeke Brooks— Clive Hunt— For decades, music producer Clive Hunt has been arranging songs behind the scenes, but lately, he has come forward as a VP Records-signed producer, working with numerous big names in reggae music. Recently, Hunt has come to the fore working on albums for the likes of Etana, Jah Cure, Maxi Priest, Beres Hammond and Queen Ifrica, as well as the Destiny movie soundtrack that featured Christopher Martin, Karian Sang, Busy Signal and Etana. Hunt says he is currently working on a Dennis Brown cover album with Maxi Priest, Queen Ifrica, Richie Spice, Ikaya and Dennis Brown’s daughter, Marla Brown. He explained that he is currently signed to VP Records so productions for the record label now take up the majority of his time. “They have enough work for me that I can work … Read entire article »
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“I AM ALL RIGHT” SAYS ETANA!
Etana—- REGGAE singer Etana is recuperating at home in Florida after being released from hospital on Thursday. Reports are that the artist was found unconscious by her husband, Andre Morris, who called in the paramedics. According to the singer, the doctors said it was a combination of “exhaustion, dehydration and hypertension”. “I guess my body was just telling me to slow down. I had just come back from Europe after an 11-hour flight and I still wasn’t hydrating properly or eating properly,” Etana told the Jamaica Observer. She had been complaining of dizzy spells and back pain before finally passing out on Wednesday evening. “I just want my fans to know that I am all right. This is a warning that I have to take better care of myself, I have to get the message of … Read entire article »
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ETANA COMPLETES HER EUROPEAN TOUR, THE U.S. NEXT!
Etana— INTERNATIONAL recording artist Etana, has just completed a successful three-week European gig that saw her performing alongside veteran reggae artist Mykal Rose. The trip saw her performing at club shows in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. “The tour was incredible. It was the smoothest tour we have ever done. The other day we were joking say it too smooth, no fights, no blow-ups, no major disagreements or foul-ups, it too smooth,” said Etana. “We sold out of all tour merchandise: I Rise T shirts, Better Tomorrow albums and I Rise albums.” The gig climaxed with a sold-out performance at a club in Amsterdam, Holland. “Amsterdam was a blast as I expected. It had been two years since I returned to Europe, and the way the venue full up, the promoter came to me and … Read entire article »
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HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR A LARGE TURN-OUT FOR TONIGHT’S START OF REBEL SALUTE 2015!
Etana– 2015 staging begins tonight in St Ann— By Mel Cooke— Rebel Salute 2015 begins this evening at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Priory, St Ann, and media and communications officer for the organisers, Maxsalia Salmon, sums up one of the organisers’ main objectives. “We want a sold-out crowd, and in turn, we will be offering the best entertainment and cultural experience,” Salmon told The Gleaner. “At the end, we really want the patrons to have had two nights of great entertainment and … Read entire article »
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ALBUM REVIEW BY AUGUS TAYLOR: “ONWARDS AND UPWARDS FOR ETANA’S I RISE!”
Etana – the soft-spoken singer songwriter with the room-shaking voice – had a promising start with albums The Strong One and Free Expressions. However, she really came into her own with Shane Brown produced third effort Better Tomorrow, where she reoriented her soul-reggae fusion towards fierier roots. It was a side to her always evidenced by moments on her earlier records such as Jah Chariot or War. And with fourth album I Rise she takes it even further: reflecting the shift in Jamaican reggae away from pop and R&B to the harder sounds of decades gone by (a change Etana often supported in interviews – asking why the foundation didn’t get more radio play). Project manager here is the great Clive Hunt – producer of the Abyssinians, multi-instrumentalist and horn arranger extraordinaire. A melismatic opening intro of Mortimer Planno/Artie Glen’s Selassie is the Chapel might suggest an hour of gospel balladry – … Read entire article »
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THE “WELCOME TO JAMROCK” CRUISE MAKES WAVES ON THE CARIBBEAN SEA!
Busy Signal— By Davina Henry— It was almost too perfect. With the Caribbean Sea and beautiful Jamaican night sky providing a picturesque backdrop, the bass-filled beats of hardcore dancehall and soulful melodies of reggae combined perfectly. No, it was not a movie. It was the third day of the first Welcome To Jamrock Cruise, organised by Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley. The cruise, which kicked off in Miami, had already featured performances from Julian ‘Juju’ Marley, Tarrus Riley and Shaggy. On Wednesday night, for the leg off the Jamaican coast, Etana, dubbed ‘The Strong One’, opened the show with a spectacular performance. Delivering popular songs such as Warrior Love, Blessings and Free, Etana delivered a commanding performance to the very receptive audience. Upcoming artist Jo Mersa Marley joined her for their duet, Thy Will Be Done. Singer Jah Cure delivered what was arguably one of his better performances. It … Read entire article »
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ETANA TO RELEASE HER FOURTH ALBUM “I RISE” OCTOBER 28!
Reggae songbird Etana is getting set to release her fourth album, I Rise, an appropriate title to describe occurrences in her career. I Rise has seen creative input from Dwayne ‘Wire’ Campbell of C-Sharpe, who, Etana said, put a lot of energy into the recording sessions. “I am really grateful for all the energy he spent on the music. He didn’t make it easy for me at all. He is super multi-talented,” she added. Also sharing creative input on the upcoming project were Ian from C-Sharpe, Sherieta Lewis, Kirk ‘Kirkledove’ Bennett and Sly Dunbar. “The songs on this album are well constructed, not just produced,” said Etana. Clive Hunt, who holds Etana in high esteem, also joined the project. His wealth of knowledge and musical expertise supports the view that Etana … Read entire article »
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ETANA’S FOURTH ALBUM “I RISE” DROPS ON OCTOBER 18!
By Howard Campbell— Etana– ETANA’s fourth album, I Rise, is scheduled for release on October 18 by VP Records. It hears the singer working with respected producer Clive Hunt. While she says the 15-track set shows growth as a person and artiste, Etana shares songwriting credits this time around. Fab Five stalwart Astley ‘Grub’ Cooper, C Sharp band members Dwain ‘Wire’ Campbell and Aeion Hoilette, and Serita Lewis contributed songs to I Rise. Having done the lion’s share of writing on her previous albums including last year’s Better Tomorrow, Etana says it was good to collaborate on her latest. “You get different vibes and different sounds from different people,” she said. The new direction did have some hitches. “The song Jamaica Girl (written by Cooper), I thought it had a Festival feel so I asked for the … Read entire article »
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