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(Kingston, Jamaica)
With his soon to be released album"They Call Me Mr. Melody" on the way,
international reggae recording artist Singing Melody is back with a brand
new video for the official lead out single dubbed "Collide".

 

The video which was directed by seasoned Videographer Asha McHail of
Fareye Films who's portfolio includes videos for I Octane, Etana and
Alaine tells a story of a man being released from prison and reuniting
with his family. Shot on several locations across Kingston the two day
shoot captured the message of "Collide", a song which for Melody holds a
double meaning.

 

"Its a new beginning for me as I reunite with my fans who have remained
loyal over the years. We wanted the video to be a story of redemption, one
that shows even the best fall down but more important than the falling
down is how quick you get up and recover".

 

Best known for his hit singles "Want You Back", "Say What", "Rescue Me"
and"Lived My Life" featuringTony Rebel and Beres Hammond, Singing Melody
is showing no signs of slowing down as his love for heart warming music is
now more obvious than ever before.

 

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "COLLIDE"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx09PaLhY28

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.singingmelodymusic.com
www.facebook.com/singingmelodymusic
www.twitter.com/singingmelody

Artist; Chezidek - Tune; The Way You Live

 

Artist; Delly Ranx - Tune;  Rasta Nah Bow

 

Artist; Turbulance - Tune; On And On

 

Artist; Pressure - Tune; Watch Over My Soul

 

Starting as strictly a sound system, Itation was founded by selectah Dreadlion in 1998. Itation Sound, which along with Dreadlion, includes J Treez, DJ Tosheba and Heartical Dan, ran things strong for years. Itation Sound has reached the massive through producing shows, spinning on radio stations, at clubs and during festivals, promoting mix CD's, hosting dubplate sessions and by winning the Boston Forward Sound Clash in 2006 and 2007. Also in 2007, Jah Mystic joined the family and, along with Dreadlion and Nickel B, moved forward to found the award-winning record label Itation Records. Thanks to the efforts of all Itation family members, Itation Records has had many successful international releases for major recording artists including Freddie McGregor, Missy Elliot, Jazmine Sullivan, Sizzla, Anthony B, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifirka, Turbulance, Lutan Fyah, Wayne Wonder and award winning aritst/producer Delly Ranx. Itation Records has recieved a variety of industry awards including a Grammy nomination. Working mostly out of the Itation Studio in California, the label has been able to collaborate with many artists who frequent the Bay Area.

 

 

Itation Record's first riddim was produced with the help of St. Croix reggae artist Batch and executive producer Daniel "Jah Mystic". The riddim is called "Higher Meditation", and is now out featuring artists such as Sizzla, Jah Mason, Wayne Wonder, Delly Ranx, and Freddie McGregor. Itation's follow up riddim, is called the "Show Love" riddim. It was produced with Jah Sun of More Love Productions. It has many wicked combinations, including Jah Sun's big tune with Prezident Brown, "Show Love". Other big artists on the riddim are, Gyptian, Norris Man & Pressure, Binghi Ghost & Luv Fyah, Lady Passion, Lutan Fyah, Natty King, Rocker T, Batch and many more. The "Show Love" riddim was released in May 2008. The "World Go Round" riddim was released in the summer of 2008. It received the 2008 Riddim Of The Year award from UnitedReggae.com. This riddim was arranged by the Tune In Crew out of France. It features many big tunes by artists such as Sizzla, Pressure, Delly Ranx, Jah Mason, Chezidek, Turbulence, Rocker T and Ras Matthew, just to name a few!

In 2009 Itation Records released a full length album with veteran artist and producer Delly Ranx titled ''Good Profile." The album features productions from massive names including Buju Bantons Gargamel Records, John John, Muzik Factory, Chimney Records and Delly with Pure Music Productions. Tracks includ "Sensi Ride," "Pleasure Pain," "Do Good," "Pass The Worst," "No Ice Cream Love" ft. Johnny Osbourne and the hit single "Wish Good," from Itation's "World Go Round" Riddim. Look for the album for sale online via Amazon, cdbaby, and iTunes, or you can find it at your local record stores.

In 2010, working alongside Tune In Crew out of France, Itation released the "Clearly" riddim. This riddim is a hard hitting one drop featuring talent from the likes of Kali Blaxx, Mega Banton, Lutan Fyah, Al Pancho, Fanton, Mojah, Pressure Busspipe, and many more. Following "Clearly", Itation released the "Ifficial" riddim. This riddim is host to several repeat artists such as Kali Blaxx, Delly Ranx, Pressure Busspipe, Teflon, along with new comers Becsenta, Monsoon, Jah I, and Anthony B. A couple of the tracks were also featured on the Dread and Alive releases volumes 1&2. Itation Records also worked in collaboration with Mellow Millitia on their release of the Tikki Toss Iphone app game.

In 2011 Itation Records released a lovers rock tune appropriately on Valentines Day. The single is "Never Keep You Waiting" by Courtney John. The Mango Seeds "Vibes And Tides" release also features Courtney John and Bacenta's Itation Records recordings. Currently working alongside Ishi Dube's "Tuff Riddims", Itation plans to keep the fire burning and uplift the massive with quality music.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

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Iconic Reggae singer Ernie Smith has been waving Jamaica’s flag very high the past couple of months, with performances and guest appearance at cultural celebrations in North America. Performing at Jamaica Day in Canada, Jamaica’s Independence Day in New York, and Emancipation Day in Jamaica, Smith proves to be one of Jamaica’s most enthusiastic cultural ambassadors.

In addition to his Jamaica Day performance, Smith did a two week tour of Canada, playing clubs and festivals throughout the country, before shooting down to New York for the August 6th Jamaica Independence festival in Brooklyn. This coming weekend, Smith will be on the West Coast with a performance in Los Angeles.

Since the beginning of his career in the late 1960s, Ernie has penned over 200 songs, several of which have been recorded by other artists, including Goldie Hawn, Johnny Nash, Rita Marley, Chakka Demus & Pliers, Sanchez, Twiggy, Eddie Lovett, Yellowman, famed gospel group Grace Thrillers and others. He has made an indelible mark on Jamaican music with Reggae classics “Bend Down,” “Ride On Sammy,” “One Dream,” “Pitta Patta,” and “Duppy Gunman.” In 1972, he beat songwriters Neil Sedaka and Michael Legrand, to win the Grand Prize at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, and became the first Jamaican musician to win an international music award.

Ernie has hit many of the world’s greatest stages including repeat performances at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden. His anthology After 30 Years: Life is Just for Living was published in 1997. His latest album Country Mile was released in 2010 and features popular IRIE FM radio DJ Ron Machete, and veteran performer Pluto Shervington. In June, Ernie released the humorous single “Nutten A Guh Come Outta Dat.”

 

 

AFTER A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN TOUR, JUNIOR KELLY SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE UNITED STATES

 

Root Reggae champion Junior Kelly spent much of the summer blazing a trail across Europe with powerful performances at the Chiemsee Reggae Festival in Germany, and the Sudoeste Festival in Portugal, where he shared the stage with American superstars Snoop Dogg and Kanye West, as well as roots legends Alpha Blondy, and Inner Circle. Kelly also gave rousing performances at the Garance Reggae Festival in France, Ruhr Festival in Germany, and the Oland Roots Festival in Sweden. The hectic tour also included club dates in Italy, Amsterdam, Denmark, and Slovenia.

After much success in Europe, Junior Kelly is eager to blaze a trail across the United States of America this fall. The well-seasoned and powerful performer was sorely missed at summer festivals throughout the United States, and is now set to give American Reggae music lovers precisely what they’ve been demanding.

Keith ‘Junior Kelly’ Morgan has spent the past decade touring the world as one of roots Reggae’s strongest acts. His breakthrough single “Love So Nice”established him as a bonafide star in 2000. His commanding juxtaposition of precisely timed, deejayed rhymes and melodic singing, coupled with his vivid storytelling abilities, took the song to #1 on the Jamaican charts. “Love So Nice” spent 15 weeks at the top, making it the island’s longest charting number one single for 2000.

The album Love So Nice, released in 2001, also spawned the well-received singles“Sunshine,” “Boom Draw” and the biting social commentary “Hungry Days,” which brought him recognition throughout the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. Kelly followed up Love So Nice, with Juvenille (2002), Conscious Voice (2002), Smile(2003), Bless (2003), and Tough Life (2005), His latest album, Red Pond (2010) features the lilting lovers rock tune “Too Late” with Queen Ifrica, “Murderer,” a ferocious admonishment of gun violence, and “African Child” which was partially inspired by Kelly’s unforgettable visit to Haiti.

Earlier this year, Junior Kelly released the critically acclaimed single “Mister Mighty,” which is currently in rotation on stations around the globe.
www.reverbnation.com/juniorkelly

Prestige
Prestige has ‘Questions’
Reggae artiste Prestige emerged from his studio session with this life reviling song of what’s happening in today world “Questions” is sure to put a new spin on positivity in our music. Since its release, the song has been getting regularly rotations in music segments and on radio airwaves.

This style should come as no surprise to persons who are familiar with Prestige’s music, as creativity is what this Trelawny born musician is all about. His talent was realised at an early age, and as such it came as no surprise to friends and family that he decided to pursue a career as a musician.

“The song really speaks for itself you know,” Prestige said. “Is really just a song for people to listen to, listen to the words, and consider the message that I’m trying to send though my lyrics and to reach the people,” the artiste continued.

Set to make a further indelible mark on the music industry, “Questions” is added to Prestige’s fast-building catalogue of music. Already, the artiste has released several notable singles, which are still getting airplay. Songs like “Dem Wrong,” “My Pride,” “We Nuh Trust Dem,” “Miss you Mama” and “She's Mine Tonight” still rattle crowds when the up and coming artiste performs.

Having moved from his rural home to further his endeavours in music, Prestige has been racking up performance hours since 2004. Prestige lists his love for music as his main and strongest motivating factor to press on in the business. His tenacity, which he said is inspired by people like Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, and Kenny Roger, has led to him touring Caribbean islands, Europe and major Cities and States in the USA.

Prestige, whose real name is Lauriston Bruce, is constantly working on new music and music lovers can expect more from the creative maverick that is Prestige.

For Bookings and more Info;
On Booking Ernie Smith, Junior Kelly and Prestige.
Contact:
Triple T Production
www.tripletproduction.com
Tasz Smith
(917) 617-0874 or email: tasz114@gmail.com.

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Simba Amani hailing out of the twin island of Trinidad & Tobago is a young talented music artiste. After the recent launch of his first official music video he’s been gaining popularity on the music scene on a daily basis.

 

This video, for his song “Hold my peace” can be seen on Synergy Tv and several internet websites, and continues to spread daily. Simba, who resides in Trincity, has recently completed his course of study at the University of The West Indies, attaining his first degree and has since dedicated himself to his music full time.

 

The singer/songwriter recorded his first track in 2009 and for two years has managed to accomplish quite a lot with the sole support of a few close friends and family members. Making quite a name for himself, opening for several renowned stars like Jr Gong, Nas and Jah Cure to name a few, Simba is turning up the air waves and on the road to a promising and bright music career. 

 

Now after signing a management deal with Schizophrenic Entertainment in July of this year, Simba’s game has been given the extra push needed and is constantly working on more projects. “Currently, I am working with a variety of local and foreign producers each with a different brand of music....although I started up singing mostly Reggae, I feel the need to truly express my versatility and my many moods which would be brought about with the different genres.”

 

The rising star is about to launch more songs including “She knows” amongst others. Different from "Hold My Peace" a Reggae single that has gotten him more into the spotlight and so far as being called the local ‘Jah Cure’. Simba would now leave others wondering what to call him as he releases this brand new dancehall track.

 

This new track really shows the young artiste's versatility as he makes out the girls who know exactly what they do to guys and was written by Simba himself. Simba expressed his plans of giving back to society.

 

Already with a number of great releases under his belt (Hello, All I Need, Let Jah Be Your Best Friend), both locally and internationally - having stretched his paws as far as Tanzania and Colombia- the young Lion says he's not stopping there. When asked of what more he has in store in the near future and beyond, he simply smiles and affirms that the only thing to expect from Simba Amani is the unexpected.

 

Management:  Schizophrenic Entertainment, Jelan Cumberbatch, (868)-701-8795,
simbamusic@live.com, jelan.cumberbatch@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Simba.Amani
http://twitter.com/#%21/Simba_Amani
http://www.reverbnation.com/simba
http://youtu.be/U1Yy8lf5J5I *NEW VIDEO*

 

 

Brand New Reggae/R&B Vibes By Mtl's Own .....Ijah !!

 

Look Out For The Mixtape "World Inna Stress" Dropping In October.....hosted by The USA's #1 Sound ...straight out Of Florida!! More on that in days to come...Share This , Spread It, Put It On REPEAT!!

Nov 3 - Cafe Antokia, Bilbao, SPAIN
NOv 6 - Salah Wah Wah, Valencia, SPAIN
Nov 7 - Sala Penelope, Madrid, SPAIN
Nov 8 - Sala Lopez, Zaragoza, SPAIN
Nov 9 - Apolo, Barcelona, SPAIN
Nov 10 - New Morning, Paris, FRANCE
Nov 11 - La Kaserne, Basel, SWITZERLAND
Nov 12 - Leon Kavallo, Milan, ITALY
Nov 15 - McCormack's, Leipzig, GERMANY
Nov 18 - Passport, Athens, GREECE

THE GREEN
Fri/Oct-21 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
Sat/Oct-22 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Sun/Oct-23 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
Mon/Oct-24 – Bend, OR – Domino Room
Wed/Oct-26 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst Atrium
Thu/Oct-27 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Fri/Oct-28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
Sat/Oct-29 – Santa Ana, CA – Yost Theatre
Tue/Nov-01 – Dallas, TX – HOB Cambridge
Wed/Nov-02 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
Thu/Nov-03 – New Orleans, LA – HOB Parish
Fri/Nov-04 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
Sat/Nov-05 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Hell Stage
Sun/Nov-06 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
Tue/Nov-08 – Orlando, FL – The Social
Wed/Nov-09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Thu/Nov-10 – Vero Beach, FL – Filthy McNasty’s
Fri/Nov-11 – Satellite Beach, FL – Sports Page
Sat/Nov-12 – Charleston, SC – Pour House
Sun/Nov-13 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
Tue/Nov-15 – Charlottesville, VA – The Southern
Wed/Nov-16 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Thu/Nov-17 – West Chester, PA – The Note
Fri/Nov-18 – Baltimore, MD – The 8×10
Sat/Nov-19 – Cambridge (Boston), MA – Middle East
Sun/Nov-20 – Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
Mon/Nov-21 – Clifton Park (Albany), NY – Northern Lights
Wed/Nov-23 – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall

 

The Mighty Diamonds Oct 2011
Oct 20:TBA Raleigh,North Carolina
Oct 21-Sat Oct 22: Lake Eden Arts Festival. Black Mountain, N.C.
Oct 23:TBA Winston Salem, NC
Oct 24: Nectars  188 Main St.Burlington, VT 
Oct 25: SOB’s 200 Varick St.  NY, NY 
Oct 26: TBA Boston, MA
Oct 27: TBA Hartford, CT
Oct 28: One Pelham East 270 Thames St. Newport, RI
Oct 29:Bambou Baltimore 229 N. Franklintown Rd. Baltimore, MD

Mon Oct 31:The Funky Buddha 2621 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL

 

THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS WITH THE YELLOW DUB SQUAD
Oct 20:Nuvo Lounge  Raleigh,NC
Oct 21-New Earth Athens GA
Oct 22: Lake Eden Arts Festival. Black Mountain, NC
Oct 24: Nectars  188 Main St.Burlington, VT
Oct 25:Sullivan Hall  NY, NY
Oct 26: The Blockley. Philadelphia, PA
Oct 27: The Saint 601 Main Street Asbury Park, NJ
Oct 28: One Pelham East 270 Thames St. Newport, RI
Oct 29:Bambou Baltimore 229 N. Franklintown Rd. Baltimore, MD
Oct 30:Club Footprints 4185 Snapfinger Woods Dr Decatur, GA
Oct 31:2621 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL

 

PATO BANTON TOUR      
28-Oct-2011    New Orleans, LA    Club Caribbean    More Details
19-Nov-2011    Downtown Miami, FL    Bayside Rocks Festival

 

October 29, The Bambou, 229 N. Franklintown Road, Baltimore, Maryland

November 12, Lou Rawls Theater, Florida Memorial College, 15800 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida

 

Nov. 12 - Humboldt HempFest - Mateel Community Center, Redway

For more info, please visit www.JuniorToots.com

"No man, for any considerable period, can wear one face to himself, and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be true."

 

Monday, October 31st - Friday, November 4th 2011

Miami Florida

Thursday-Saturday, November 10th-19th 2011

St Laurent du Maroni & St Georges de l'Oyapock

Guyane

Friday-Sunday, December 9th-11th 2011

Shashemane Oromia

Friday-Wednesday, January 20th-25th 2012

Batukunku Surrey

Saturday-Saturday, January 28th-28th 2012

St. John Virgin Islands

Sunday, February 12th 2012

Hilo Hawaii

Saturday, March 31st 2012

Verchilds WI

Saturday-Sunday, July 14th-15th 2012

Saint Malo Bretagne

Saturday, August 4th 2012

barry vale of glamorgan

Sunday, September 9th 2012

DARWIN Northern Territory

 

 

 

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