LONDON, UK: Grammy Award nominated pop singer Maxi Priest released a new pop/reggae single, titled “Fly High.” The song, a romantic R&B-flavored love serenade, is currently featured within the iTunes Top 200 Reggae Singles Chart, stemming from brisk digital sales of the song from Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor’s “Cool and Deadly Riddim” album, released November 1, 2011 on iTunes. Maxi Priest’s “Fly High” is the second single released from the “Cool and Deadly Riddim” album, which currently is ranked among the top 100 reggae albums downloaded from iTunes. Other top-selling artists…
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Jamaica Music Countdown Dec 9-15, 2011 by Richie B
Kevin Lyttle Releases Club Banger ‘Hot Girls And Alcohol’
Combining two of the world’s favorite things, beautiful women and alcohol, international soca superstar Kevin Lyttle has another hit on his hands with his brand-new single, “Hot Girls & Alcohol.” Produced on the Super Soca Riddim by Black Shadow Records, whose claim to fame is Sean Paul’s breakout hit “Gimme The Light,” this track is sure to be a dancefloor favorite, worldwide. Released on his very own Tarakon Records, “Hot Girls & Alcohol” exemplifies the singer/songwriter’s versatility as he embraces the role of a deejay/rapper to fuse with his acclaimed…
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Magnum High Energy Christmas Party set for weekend
Magnum, the most popular tonic wine in dancehall, is giving 3000 consumers free tickets to attend the Magnum Christmas party on Friday, December 2 at the National Stadium Car Park. The event dubbed Magnum Christmas: Crank It Up High Energy, will feature, performers from the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall talent series such as; Tanto Blacks, and several dancehall heavy weights. Patrons will also enjoy music from top disc jockeys DJ Liquid, Coppershot, Fotta Hype and Renaissance. Leading up to the event, Lascelles Wines and Spirits, distributors of Magnum…
Read MoreThird World live streamed Roxy concert a success
With celebrity guests like Andy Summers of The Police, movie producer Robert Townsend, etc, the Reggae Ambassadors made more than just the “nattys shook”
Read MoreShaggy and Friends 2011 concert launched for December 30
To see Shaggy and Friends 2011 concert live in support of the Jamaica cause, there will be three ticket levels – platinum $25,000, gold $10,000, silver $5,000.
Read MoreLots in store for Blueshade Art and Music fest this Saturday
Blueshade joins in the numerous events on arts and music as 2011 closes The Blueshade Art and Music Festival promises to be a day of artistic delights. The event which will take place this Saturday, November 19 at Hope Gardens, St Andrew, will feature some of the island’s most prestigious artists, musicians, designers and craft vendors. In addition, the myriad activities will entail a Children’s Village; a ‘Book Soup’ area featuring veranda readings of traditional folk tales and poems; a food yard with a number of delectable items including breadfruit…
Read MoreChino McGregor to hit airwaves with ‘love’ ballads
Chino McGregor brings new love to airwaves, in that he will release a slew of new singles in a few weeks, some of which will be ballads. He says there has not been a permanent shift in his lyrics or style, instead, “I like exploring new genres, beats and topics and some of the songs that will be released shortly will be more singing than sing-jaying. There’s even a combination with myself and Di Genius singing called So Do I for the ladies – that will be hitting the airwaves…
Read MoreJamaica Art of Music Jazz & Blues fest set with media launch
Ja Art of Music is slated for the Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny (which is 12-15 minutes away from Rose Hall), with signature nights betweenn January 26-28, 2012
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