LOS ANGELES / KINGSTON / BELIZE CITY: The Belizean Reggae star Eljai is set to release his new single / 4 song EP titled “24/7” just after the start of the new year on Janaury 10, 2012. “24/7” is a timely song that will connect with music fans and the EP will include the previously unreleased songs “Empress” and “For You.” Eljai will begin rehearsals for his tour to support the release of the new EP for the new year and shoot a video for “24/7” also. Visit Eljai’s YouTube…
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Updates on Jamaica’s music, and musicians
Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell Thanksgiving Service December 17
Veteran producer and hit maker Phillip “Fattis” Burrell died on Saturday, December 3rd suffering complications of a stroke. He has worked with several of Jamaica’s most successful artists, and had many friends. He was 57 years old. The service to celebrate the life of legendary music producer Philip Burrell, more popularly known as Fattis, is scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston and will begin promptly at 10 .
Read MoreEcletic put off to January 21, 2012, now at Courtleigh
ECLECTIC has been postponed to Saturday January 21, 2012.
The venue has also been changed to the Courtleigh Auditorium.
Reggae fraternity supports I-Octane EP launch
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…
Read MoreActor and singer Leon to perform for NY cause
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…
Read More2011 Shaggy and Friends concert moved to January 7
he recently announced general elections has pushed the annual charity concert, ‘Shaggy and Friends … the caring continues’ to an early date in January 2012
Read MoreMaxi Priest releases new pop/reggae single ‘Fly High’
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…
Read MoreJamaica 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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