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TAD’S RECORDS TO RELEASE NEW COMPILATION “DENNIS BROWN: THE INSEPARABLE REGGAE FAMILY” IN MAY!
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL— Dennis Brown— Citing a resurgence in home-grown reggae, Tads International Record will release Dennis Brown: The Inseparable Reggae Family, a multi-track album of hit songs. A May release date has been given. Tad Dawkins, president of the independent company, said the demand for traditional reggae prompted him to select 40 songs for the compilation. “The reggae thing getting stronger again, so whenever the pendulum swing wi move with it. This is something to kick it off,” he … Read entire article »
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MARCIA J. BALL’s MUSICAL ODE TO SUGAR MINOTT !
By Howard Campbell— Top: Sugar Minott Bottom: Marcia J. Ball— Last year when producer Trevor Elliott approached singer Marcia J Ball about contributing to his Sugar Minott tribute album, her response was a resounding ‘yes’. Ball does an acoustic version of Vanity, one of Minott’s biggest hit songs. It was an opportunity for the London-born artiste to salute a dancehall heavyweight who died in 2010. “I always loved Sugar’s music so when Trevor called I said ‘yes’ quick. It wasn’t … Read entire article »
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VETERAN PRODUCER TREVOR ELLIOTT READIES SUGAR MINOTT TRIBUTE, “SWEET LIKE SUGAR” FOR EARLY NEXT YEAR!
Trevor Elliott— Sweet Like Sugar: A Tribute To The Late Sugar Minott is the title of an album scheduled for release in early 2017. It is produced by veteran Trevor Elliott for his Musical Ambassador label. He told the Jamaica Observer that some of the artists he recruited for the project were close to Minott who died in 2010. They include singers Tony Tuff and Tristan Palma. The former was a member of the African Brothers, an early 1970’s vocal trio that included Minott and Derrick Howard. Palmer was a childhood friend of Minott’s. He recorded a number of songs for the latter’s Youth Promotion label. Dean Fraser, D’Empress Marcia J Ball, Horace Martin, Asante Amen and Nina Karle also contribute to ‘ Sweet Like Sugar’. Elliott, who lives in Florida, launched his production career in the … Read entire article »
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IS THE JAMAICAN MUSIC INDUSTRY SUFFERING FROM ARTIST BURNOUT?
By Curtis Campbell Olivia Babsy Grange— Popular promoter Heavy D believes entertainment shows produced locally are suffering from poor turnouts because the current crop of Jamaican acts are burnt out, and is, therefore, suggesting that the Jamaican music industry increase its support for young artist development. Heavy D, who also dabbles in artist management, said the ongoing trend for young artists to resort to shock-value methods to gain attention is related to the difficult task of getting their music played … Read entire article »
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SINGER SHALOM HAS FOUND PEACE WITH THE LORD!
Cover of the 1997 single Baby I’ve Got News For You by Shalom—- In late 1997, the ballad Baby I’ve Got News For You was released in Jamaica by Revue Records to little fanfare. But early in the next year, the song became a monster hit for singer Shalom. He was unknown to the mainstream, but hardcore dancehall fans knew him as Steve Harper, a protege of singer/producer Sugar Minott. “The song opened a lot of doors for me. I toured Africa twice and I even did some shows in the US. I also performed in Malawi with Congo Jesse and some other artistes. It was a good time,” said Shalome in an interview with the Jamaica Observer. Fifteen years ago, Shalom turned his back on secular music and became a Christian. He is … Read entire article »
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THE FIRST ANNUAL IPHIAS FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN TRELAWNY, NOVEMBER 12!
Anthony ‘Bassie’ Hibbert — KINGSTON, Jamaica – The first annual IPHIAS International Film Festival is scheduled to kick off on Thursday in the western parish of Trelawny and run into the weekend. Starlyte Entertainment Enterprise & Media Inc (SEEMI), whose vice president of Operations is Anthony ‘Bassie’ Hibbert, is one of the supporting sponsors of the event that will run from November 12 to 15 at the Glistening Waters Resort, Rock, Trelawny. The festival is expected to attract a huge turnout of players from both the local and international film and music industries. SEEMI is among a steadily growing list of international producers, distributors and media personnel, aimed at offering exposure to the Jamaican film, and by extension music, industry. SEEMI is “committed to showing films that will change lives and empower the audience”, said a … Read entire article »
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NEW KINGSTON KICKS OFF “PROTECT ME” TOUR TODAY SEPTEMBER 24!
New Kingston Kicks Off ‘Protect Me’— New Kingston, the NYC-based, chart-topping reggae band, will embark on an extensive fall tour in support of their new single and music video “Protect Me,” off their #1 Billboard album Kingston City (released earlier this year on Easy Star Records). “Protect Me,” which features guest vocals from the legendary reggae group The Wailing Souls, is available to stream here. The debut of the accompanying music video will be unleashed in September shortly before the band launches a 30+ city national tour. Fans can keep up with all the tour happenings via social media with the hashtags #TPMT and #NEWKINGSTON. Tickets go on sale for most shows at 10am EST on Friday, August 7, 2015 at newkingstonmusic.com. New Kingston is a true family affair, featuring three brothers … Read entire article »
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MAX ROMEO, BURNING SPEAR AND SUGAR MINOTT, HONORED AT THE BOB MARLEY FOOTBALL CHARITY MATCH!
Pashon Minott (second right), daughter of late dancehall singer Sugar Minott, poses with the plaque in honour of her father’s contribution to Jamaica’s music. (From left ) Benjamin Simms, Digicel advertisting executive; Clive Busy Campbell, organiser of the Bob Marley One Love Football Charity Match; and Minott’s widow, Elsie, share the moment.— THREE veteran artists were lauded at the Bob Marley One Love Football Charity Match held at the Harbour View Mini-Stadium in St Andrew, on Ash Wednesday. The singers are Max Romeo and Burning Spear, while a posthumous award went to the late Sugar Minott. Organiser Clive ‘Busy’ Campbell said the recipients were well deserving of the honor. “The committee decided on those gentlemen… Max Romeo recently celebrated his 70th birthday and his 50th year in music business. Burning Spear is … Read entire article »
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SUGAR MINOTT’S YOUTHMAN PROMOTION SOUND SYSTEM TO BE HONORED BY THE JAMAICA REGGAE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, FEBRUARY 28!
By Richard Johnson— Top: Reggae singer Sugar Minott Bottom: Sugar Minott and his daughter Pashon in 2005—- THE family of singer Sugar Minott is elated that his sound system, Youthman Promotion, will be lauded by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) at its awards ceremony scheduled for the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on February 28. Speaking to the Jamaica Observer, Minott’s daughter, Pashon, was overjoyed at the recognition for her father, who died in July 2010 at age 54. “It is a honor. This is great news,” she said. “We grew up on Youthman Promotion. We were raised in the yard right there where the sound system originated. Every Thursday night when Daddy used to keep his sessions, we were right there peeping through the window seeing all the young acts pass through. We were … Read entire article »
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