Category: Music notes

Updates on Jamaica’s music, and musicians

Reggae fraternity supports I-Octane EP launch

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I-Octane is still soaring from his performance on Monday night before a packed house at DROM in New York City. Performing before a crowd of his peers, media outlets and industry insiders proved to be a nerve racking feat. But like a true champion, the singjay took the stage and performed with sheer confidence that he has become known for and came out on top. The long awaited release of I-Octane’s debut EP “Straight From the Heart,” which has already received a ‘thumbs up’ by John Carmanica who featured single…

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Actor and singer Leon to perform for NY cause

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New York City is in for a treat on Wednesday, December 13, 2011 when Actor/singer, LEON will remove his acting hat and replace it with that of “Artist.” Known for his roles in movies such as “Cool Runnings,” “Above the Rim,” “Waiting to Exhale,” “The Temptations,” “Little Richard,” “The Five Heartbeats,” along with television series “OZ” and “Resurrection Boulevard,” LEON will perform live, for a worthy cause, with his band “Leon & the Peoples” at Sullivan Hall. LEON became lead singer of his own band, Leon & the Peoples in…

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Maxi Priest releases new pop/reggae single ‘Fly High’

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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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Kevin Lyttle Releases Club Banger ‘Hot Girls And Alcohol’

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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

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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…

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