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KONSHENS AND HIS BAND ARE READY TO ROCK THE ORACABESSA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY, MAY 26!

KONSHENS AND HIS BAND ARE READY TO ROCK THE ORACABESSA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY, MAY 26!

New York, New York—- The dancehall star who is currently wrapping up his 2014 first quarter US college tour is set to perform at this prestigious festival with his recently signed band, ‘Di Blueprint’. Konshens seemed poised to live up to his expectations as he stated that “fans can expect to enjoy not only a stellar performance, but will be given a show to watch when i am onstage”. This will be the first time … Read entire article »

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“REGGAE IN THE PARK” RETURNS TO PHILADELPHIA AUGUST 3!

“REGGAE IN THE PARK” RETURNS TO PHILADELPHIA AUGUST 3!

Philadelphia, P.A—- The promoters of Reggae in The Park – Philadelphia’s premiere summer reggae & roots festival — are pleased to announce a cast of legendary, iconic artists for the third annual event to be held Sunday, August 3rd at the Mann in Reggae in the Park once again brings the Delaware Valley community together for an all-day family fun-filled event during the summer season. This year’s festival features 2 stages of music on both the Mann’s … Read entire article »

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KONSHENS SIGNS ON AS THE FACE OF PEPSI JAMAICA!

KONSHENS SIGNS ON AS THE FACE OF PEPSI JAMAICA!

Konshens’ manager Miguel Noble (right) and the entertainer (second right) look over and sign a contract with Pepsi Jamaica making Konshens the company’s official brand ambassador.  Miguel Alameda (left) general manager Celebration Brands and Mitchell Watson Marketing Manager look on. The signing took place at the company’s head office on Spanish Town Road, Kingston.—KINGSTON, Jamaica – Pepsi has inked a deal with one of dancehall’s biggest and brightest stars, Konshens. According to Carla Hollingsworth Brand Manager at … Read entire article »

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BARRINGTON LEVY HITS OUT AGAINST THE RISE OF “PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL” IN TODAY’S MUSIC!

BARRINGTON LEVY HITS OUT AGAINST THE RISE OF “PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL” IN TODAY’S MUSIC!

   Barrington Levy— LOVER’S rock veteran Barrington Levy has hit out at against the rise of “pornographic material” in locally produced music. Levy, whose career started in the late 1970s, believes the explicit content is hurting reggae’s image. “I see where the music business is taking a turn for the worst. It’s going in a direction where we are losing it,” said Levy in an interview with the Jamaica Observer. Recently, some dancehall artists — including Demarco, Konshens and Alkaline … Read entire article »

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TESSANNE CHIN SPENDING HER SECOND WEEK ON TOP OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART!

TESSANNE CHIN SPENDING HER SECOND WEEK ON TOP OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART!

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART 2/28/14 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1- 1 -8 INCREDIBLE LOVE (2) TESSANNE CHIN  PENTHOUSE RECORDS #1 2 2 10 To Her With Love (They Say) Konshens Notice Productions #2 3 4 8 Riot Sean Paul/Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Atlantic/VP #3 4 6 8 Anything’s Possible Tessanne Chin Chimney’s Records #4 5 3 16 Rasta For I Duane Stephenson Penthouse Records #3 6 8 8 Bam Bam Terry Linen Joe Fraser Records #6 7 … Read entire article »

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B3 CARIBBEAN MAGAZINE LOOKS AT HOW “DANCEHALL MALE ARTISTS DEFY THE STEREOTYPES!”

B3 CARIBBEAN MAGAZINE LOOKS AT HOW “DANCEHALL MALE ARTISTS DEFY THE STEREOTYPES!”

New York,—- b3 Caribbean Magazine Releases Spring 2014 Issue Featuring Agent Sasco, Wayne Marshall and Konshens.  B3 Caribbean Magazine releases it’s first-ever Daddy issue with cover story featuring 3 well-known dancehall DJs; Konshens, Agent Sasco and Wayne Marshall. Titled ‘Dads on Duty’, the story focuses on their roles as responsible fathers in an arena often viewed as accepting of absentee and ‘deadbeat’ fathers. The ‘hardline’ entertainers shed light on what it means to them to be fathers, as they collectively encourage … Read entire article »

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SINGJAY ARTIST J CAPRI, PLANS TO BE THE NEXT DANCEHALL SUPERSTAR!

SINGJAY ARTIST J CAPRI, PLANS TO BE THE NEXT DANCEHALL SUPERSTAR!

By Simone Morgan— FEMALE singjay J Capri has her sights set on being dancehall’s next crossover artist. The 23-year-old, whose given name is Jordan Joel Phillips, said she is already putting in the hard work to achieve this. She recently released the video Reverse It. The track, produced on the Head Concussion label, was released two weeks ago. “This is a male-dominated industry, so it’s hard for a female to surpass them. Therefore, what I do is study their … Read entire article »

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CHRISTOPHER MARTIN JOINS BERES HAMMOND, SHAGGY AND KONSHENS FOR ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 27!

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN JOINS BERES HAMMOND, SHAGGY AND KONSHENS FOR ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 27!

  BASSETERRE —- Singing sensation Christopher Martin joins a spectacular lineup of reggae music on the 17th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which takes place on Thursday June 27th to Saturday June 29th, 2013. Martin replaces Tessanne Chin, who recently informed the St. Kitts Music Festival Executive Committee that she is unable to perform on the June event. Chairperson of the Talent Committee of the St. Kitts Music Festival, Adrian Lam, while expressing regrets that Tessanne Chin will not … Read entire article »

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DESPITE SLUGGISH SALES, MR. VEGAS IS “PLEASED” WITH SWEET JAMAICA!

DESPITE SLUGGISH SALES, MR. VEGAS IS “PLEASED” WITH SWEET JAMAICA!

By Howard Campbell Observer —— DESPITE a report of sluggish sales by American company SoundScan, singjay Mr Vegas is pleased with the performance of his latest album, Sweet Jamaica. According to SoundScan, as of December 9, Sweet Jamaica had sold a mere 1,963 copies in the United States where it was released in June by VP Records. MR VEGAS Vegas, however, is unfazed. “The sales have been tremendous, especially the physical CDs. We are on our fourth pressing,” he told … Read entire article »

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IT’S ANOTHER MOBO AWARD FOR SEAN PAUL!

IT’S ANOTHER MOBO AWARD FOR SEAN PAUL!

SEAN Paul walked away with the award for Best Reggae Act, Saturday, November 3, at the 17th staging of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. The ceremony was held in Liverpool, England. Sean Paul   The deejay beat Popcaan, Konshens, Damian Marley, and Mr. Vegas to cop the award. It was his second MOBO for Best Reggae Act, the first coming in 2009. Italian singer Albarosie won the award last year, while Gyptian won the category in 2010. Sean Paul … Read entire article »

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