Entries tagged with "Garnet Silk"

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FROM REGGAE ROYALTY RISES THE SINGING SENSATION – GARNET SMITH JR.!

October 14th, 2014 | Add a Comment

From reggae royalty rises singing sensation Garnet Smith Jr., son and namesake of the legendary reggae artist Garnet Silk. Exposed to the world of music since his birth on April 3 in Mandeville, Jamaica, Garnet Jr. is a true musical artisan and today continues to walk the path of a musical legacy that is unparalleled and is, in fact, his birthright. Garnet Jr. fatefully entered the rhythmic realm with his first professional recording in a studio at the tender age of 13, after receiving much encouragement from family and friends to sing for years. Family friend and producer Lloyd “Pecus” Anderson recorded his first track, “Jah A Guide.” The song was never officially released as a single but granted Garnet Jr. invaluable recording experience, along with his first taste of lyrical … Read entire article »

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MR. ABSOLUTE, FORMERLY SHAGGY WONDER, RETURNS STRONGER THAN BEFORE!

August 19th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Dancehall/Reggae artist Mr. Absolute formerly known as Shaggy Wonder is determined to relive the glory days of his long and storied career. The St. Catherine native made his breakthrough in the music business in 1989 with a controversial single called Blue Bomber, which was produced by Wayne Marsh on the Star Track label. In 1994 he scored big with the perennial sound-system anthem called Rush Dem, which was produced by Delroy Collins on the Rhythm Track label. This song placed him on Dancehall and Reggae charts worldwide and won him an enduring following on the underground Dancehall scene. “Rush Dem is a song that cannot die, every sound man in the world wants it to play as a dubplate special. I get request for it quite frequently from DJs and selectors all over … Read entire article »

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NEW RECORD LABEL PUSHES ARTISTS FROM CENTRAL JAMAICA!

July 10th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Kevin Jackson— From left: Hasani Jones, Sanjay Pennant and Norris Griffith—-. IN the 1990s, Manchester was the epicentre of dancehall’s roots-revival. Mandeville-based Zionnoiz Freeze Records has its sights on once again making central Jamaica a major market. The three-year-old production company is run by 28-year-old Sanjay Pennant, Norris Griffiths, 47, Hasani Jones, 28, and Manuel Sieber who is based in Munich, Germany. Their aim is to help expose artists from central Jamaica. “We are firm in our commitment to produce … Read entire article »

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UPCOMING SINGJAY JAYUTE, RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HELP THE YOUTH!”

June 17th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell—- Jayute calls for help—– GROWING up the fifth of eight boys in rural Jamaica, singjay Jayute has become accustomed to tough times. His latest song, Help The Youth, appeals for state-instituted programmes to assist the country’s economically challenged youngsters. “The youth dem a face all kinda atrocities an’ deception. Dem need the truth, but no one want dem to be part of the truth,” said the 28-year-old Rastafarian. Help The Youth is Jayute’s fifth song. Like his previous recordings, which include Me’s a Youth From The Ghetto, it was produced by Devon Bradshaw, bass player with the Jahpostles Band. Jayute (born Sean Phillips) is from the district of Fairy Hill. He says he experienced a lot of hardship in his formative years. Because his mother could not afford to send him, he … Read entire article »

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REMEMBERING GARNET SILK!

April 7th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Basil Walters—- The late Garnet Silk— THE legacy of reggae messenger Garnet Silk is growing. This was evident throughout the latest Conscious Reggae Party show, held at Redbones Blues Café in St Andrew on Friday night. Dubbed ‘Tribute to Garnet Silk’, the show was held two days after his 48th birthday. It was an amazing commemoration for the singer who died tragically 20 years ago. Among the artists who gave invigorating performances for the full house were Natural … Read entire article »

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KAREEM BURRELL PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FATHER PHILLIP “FATTIS” BURRELL WITH THE RELEASE OF “LIVING HEART!”

March 19th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell—-LIVING Heart, a 12-song tribute to producer Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell’s Xterminator Records, was released on March 11. The album’s release marks the 25th anniversary of the label that helped nurture the careers of Ini Kamoze, Luciano and Sizzla. Burrell died in December 2011 at age 57. Living Heart is compiled by his son Kareem Burrell through his XTM.Nation label. He says It includes “rare jewels” his father produced as well as songs from … Read entire article »

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TWIGGI IS STEPPING OUT FRONT FOR THE SISTERS!

December 4th, 2012 | Add a Comment

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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A CHAT WITH ONE OF DANCEHALL’S TOP PRODUCERS – BOBBY DIGITAL!

December 2nd, 2012 | Add a Comment

By Simone Morgan—— OVER the past three decades, Bobby Digital (Bobby Dixon) has grown from studio rookie and engineer to become one of modern reggae’s most talented producers. His credits include some of dancehall’s finest moments, among them a series of hits with Grammy-winning deejay Shabba Ranks. Top: Bobby Digital, Shabba Ranks, Peter Chemist – displaying their “GOLD RECORDS” in 1991. Bottom: Digital… It is really a spiritual thing as I involve the Almighty in everything that I do Digital … Read entire article »

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REGGAE HER STORY: BRIDGETT ANDERSON THE LIONESS OF FIRSTBORN MANAGEMENT!

November 7th, 2012 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— This is sixth in an eight-part feature on the impact of women on reggae as artists, administrators and managers. Today we feature artiste manager Bridgett Anderson. ANDERSON… What we have seen in the last 10 years is people coming into the (music) business with a lot of money and they can afford to get their artists in the forefront (Photo: Garfield Robinson) AS reggae’s stocks rose in the 1980s, so did female managers who helped … Read entire article »

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PRODUCER ROHAN “SNOWCONE” FULLER PLOTS A REGGAE REBIRTH!

October 8th, 2012 | Add a Comment

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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