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Reggae Festival Guide - Early-Bird Discount for Print Magazine Advertisers |
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SGT. REMO RELEASES DEBUT HIT SINGLE “HOW LONG” DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! |
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 Jah Yutes Entertainment is proud to announce the release of Sgt. Remo’s debut single “How Long” as featured in the “Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 1” compilation and the “Brighter Smile Riddim EP”. This is Sgt. Remo’s first official solo release and it has been very well received by listeners. The song is a thought provoking call to action with lyrics such as “how long must we living inna this situation, things them are wrong… tell me what more, tell me what we haffi do to get out of this hole” Sgt. Remo is a native of Juarez, Mexico and today resides in Jacksonville, Florida. He has recorded Reggae Dancehall music for a number of years and this summer was part of the Reggae SoulJahs Camouflage Tour.
The Camouflage Tour featured General Smiley of Michigan & Smiley hall of fame, Sgt. Remo, Mister Kali, and DJ Yahru El Guru and performed in 12 cities throughout the mid-west and east coast. This was a promotional tour for the release of the “Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 1” compilation album. The compilation features three songs from each artist including Dubstep remixes by DJ Yahru El Guru. The album includes production by Ruff Company Records, Dread I Arts, Ceremony Studios, and Full Grown Productions. The album is available at all digital retailers. Physical copies of the album can be purchased at CD Baby.
Sgt. Remo’s website www.sgtremo.com is now published and in full operation. The website is the home of Sgt. Remo Music and Jah Yutes Entertainment. It features detailed information about Sgt. Remo including a detailed biography, music and merchandise store, contacts, media, and Remo’s personal blog.
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Now Available: Full Length CD "Work Hard" from Dominican American Artist *Roberto Gell* |
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Singing mostly in English, Roberto Gell is a dynamic new force in roots Reggae music -
using all live instrumentation - including violin(!), he's toured Southern California, New England, and up into Canada
(including Festival appearances with Midnite a the Montreal Int'tl Fest & Abijah in NY).
Check out these 12 powerful songs
(including a remake of Peter Tosh's
"Steppin' Razor") on iTunes...
With titles like "Can't Tell" (...what's coming next); "Hard Time" (we're living in...) you can DOWNLOAD THIS SONG FOR FREE and "What we Need is Love" Roberto Gell covers all the bases.
 A dynamic live video with blended interview footage is due out in January, to help fill out listeners perspective on this enigmatic Artist.
*KRucial Reggae* is pleased to add *Roberto Gell* to its catalog of artists , which include *Abijah* (in JA), *Sonbeam* & *Shaka Black* (in UK), and numerous others.
Click through to the label's main site www.*Reggae4i*.com and find out more about its new brand *ReggaePR*, which is helping Artists get word out about their new music and movements. Email *ReggaePR@AOL.com* for more information on *PR for Artists*, *Roberto Gell*,* *or any other works by *Krucial Reggae*.
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Inner Circle's online series called "Reggae Wave TV" the early episodes that we just put online are with Cess Silvera the director of Shottas, ZJ Liquid and a Tribute performance series to Dennis Brown, Bob Marley and more. Check out part 1 of the Cess Silvera interview.
Cess Silvera http://youtu.be/xNYrUz0vmg8
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RENO, NV: REBELUTION W/ PEP LOVE-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 |
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JMAX Productions Presents: REBELUTION w/ Pep Love
Saturday, December 31st, 2011@ Grand Sierra Resort Reno , NV
Doors 8:00 pm Show 9:00 pm
Tickets available at: <http://www.ticketweb.com/ Grand Sierra Box Office (with no fees)
by phone at 775-789-2285 -Ticketmaster.com Outlets & online at www.jmaxproductions.net
Tickets: $45.00 Advance - General Admission / All Ages
Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals/guitar), Matt Velasquez (vocals/guitar), Rory Carey (keyboard), Wesley Finley (drums), an Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college while residing in Isla Vista, a beach side community in Santa Barbara.
Throughout 2004-2005, Rebelution began to build momentum through consistently playing local shows and by independently releasing an EP.
Rebelution released their first full-length album 'Courage to Grow' in June 2007, which would become the breakthrough album for the band. The album was praised for its crafty melodies, socially-conscious lyrics, and savvy musicianship. The album was selected as iTunes Editor's Choice for Best Reggae Album of 2007. In addition, 'Courage to Grow' peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard magazine Top Reggae Albums chart.
Two years after their last album, Rebelution released their sophomore full-length album 'Bright Side of Life.' On August 4, 2009 'Bright Side of Life' was officially released and dominated the iTunes charts, solidifying the #1 spot on iTunes in the reggae music genre, and the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States in all genres of music. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart.
The release of 'Bright Side of Life' marks the first release under Rebelution's newly founded record label "87 Music", in association with Controlled Substance Sound Labs, the California-based music collective.
On January 10, 2012, Rebelution will release their 3rd studio album, Peace Of Mind, through their own label 87 Music. The label, in partnership with Controlled Substance Sound Labs, will simultaneously release two additional versions of the entire record as a multi-length triple album. Peace of Mind: Acoustic will feature all twelve original album tracks stripped down acoustic as well as Peace of Mind: Dub remixed by Easy Star's Michael Goldwasser (Dub Side of The Moon, Radiodread, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Dub Band). The albums will be available via digital download, CD and will be available for preorder. Beginning today, fans can get a free download of all three versions of Peace of Mind's first single, the upbeat 'Sky is the Limit'.
Produced By JMAX Productions www.jmaxproductions.net
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Going digital - Jamaican music site to begin online distribution |
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Popular entertainment website Jamaicansmusic.com is expanding into digital distribution.
After recently surpassing the two million-followers mark on social networking site Facebook.com, Jamaicansmusic has decided to help use their popularity to push Jamaican music sales.
The site is now expanding into digital distribution with the desire to find new ways to not only promote reggae music, but also encourage people to buy it, which is what Alex Morrissey, Jamaicansmusic.com's CEO, believes is the perfect venture for the popular Internet brand.
The website will be partnering with Dubshot - the digital distributors for labels such as Madhouse Records, Sound Bwoy Entertainment and Mystic Urchin, and will be able to get their products on storefronts like Amazon and iTunes. With 250,000 unique views each month, 65,000 persons on their mailing list internationally, almost two million Facebook fans, and 20,000 Twitter followers, Jamaicansmusic.com is confident that when it comes to the Internet they will be able generate awareness for their product.
According to Chris Schlarb of DubShot Records, "Dubshot is proud to be joining in a strategic partnership with Jamaicansmusic.com, we are excited about developing a relationship with a technology partner who is providing new and exciting ways to interact with reggae music online."
Morrissey explained that there will be a direct-to-consumer tab on the site's Facebook page where fans can buy downloads directly. The tab will feature Jamaicansmusic.com products as well as offerings of the Dubshot catalogue. Persons will also be able to purchase on the site as well as on Amazon an iTunes. "In addition to helping fans of this music genre learn more about their favourite artistes, this partnership will allow up-and-coming artistes in Jamaica to have access to international digital distribution and marketing," Schlarb added.
In honour of the launch, Dubshot's partner, Madhouse Records, will be featured with an exclusive specia-edition digital-box set of 27 titles for US$49.99. Individual albums will be specially priced at $4.99, 50 per cent off digital retail. This promotional price will last until Christmas day as a treat for the holiday. The collection will feature classic rhythm albums such as 'Joyride', 'Pepperseed' and Cham's double-disc debut album Wow ... The Story. Madhouse Records owner/producer Dave Kelly told The Sunday Gleaner, "As a label, we always get into the holiday spirit, so we wanted to offer something exclusive for our fans to wish them a warm Jamaican Christmas."
Schlarb highlighted that "this is a great opportunity for fans of dancehall music to buy one of the most respected catalogues in the genre directly from the artist/ label" Morrissey said he was excited about the upcoming project. He explained, "This is a massive step for the company moving into an area typically dominated by large record labels. This further highlights the growth of the company and our efforts to meet the needs of our international fan base who may not or cannot use iTunes, so we have direct-to-consumer options that include Paypal. This is the best, and a legal avenue to get the music they want on demand."
The first products coming out through Jamaicansmusic/Dubshot will be by JA Productions with the Master's Blend rhythm, and then later next month with the much-anticipated 'Rumfire' rhythm.
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Maxi Priest Releases New Pop/Reggae Single, Produced By Kemar 'Flava' MCGregor |
by Eva Renaldi
Grammy Award-nominated pop singer Maxi Priest released a new reggae single, titled “Fly High”, Friday, December 9, 2011 on iTunes.
The song, a melodic 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.
Maxi Priest is one of the most successful reggae/fusion artists of all time. He was nominated for the “Best Reggae Album” category at the 1994 Grammy Awards for his sixth album, “Fe Real (1992).” His seventh album, “The Man With The Fun (1996)” was nominated for “Best Reggae Album” at the 1997 Grammy Awards.
His fourth album, “Bonafide" (1990), was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, from which the hit single, “Close To You,” was ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard R&B chart.
A preview of Maxi Priest?s “Fly High” single can be accessed on iTunes.apple.com at the address below: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/maxi-p
Maxi Priest official website www.maxipriest.com
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The Green's Ways & Means, The Number One Reggae Album in America! |
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In little over a year the scene-shaking reggae band The Green has emerged as one of the most exciting new Reggae artists from the U.S. Both critics and fans quickly took hold of their youth-infused modern roots reggae sound. Their self-titled debut album was named “Best Reggae Album” of 2010 by iTunes and hit Billboard’s 2010 Year-End Reggae Chart by selling over 20,000 copies and counting.
The band’s sophomore album is Ways & Means, which spent the past week since release at #1 on the iTunes Reggae album chart. It’s come out in partnership with Easy Star Records, one of the leading independent reggae labels and home to some of the most accomplished and progressive reggae artists, including the Easy Star All-Stars, John Brown’s Body, Cas Haley, The Black Seeds, Ticklah, Tommy T, The Meditations, and more.
The Green is currently on the road in the US with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Cas Haley. Remaining tour dates below in Tour Section
Ways & Means can be bought on iTunes: here or Amazon: here |
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A Fire Burning for Freedom : A conversation with Ziggy Marley |
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Interview and text by Bret Lueder www.bretlueder.com Photo by Cyd Rice
Ziggy Marley is a man of the world. He is a jack-of-all trades. He is a Mack-Daddy of artistic expression.
Everywhere he goes he spreads love. He is an unstoppable juggernaut; a showcase of positivity and a harbinger of good things to come. If you love to smoke marijuana, rejoice! If you have ever been made to feel like a degenerate, a social outcast or an outright criminal because of your love of the consciousness-inspiring plant, you can now fully relax. This is a guilt-free zone. The time is now to live wild and free.
While Marley wants to make it perfectly clear to everyone that he is an advocate of all of the aspects of the marijuana/hemp plant—the tens of thousands of crude oil-based products which can be made more durable, cheaper and cleaner for the Earth if made with marijuana/hemp as their bases as well as the many medicinal purposes—and not simply the smoking aspect, he is also taking the acceptance of the smoking aspect to new social, ahem, highs.
As a well-known marijuana/hemp advocate, Marley has not only performed for President Obama at the White House during the Easter Egg Roll celebration in 2009—the Obama administration is currently attempting to shut down all cannabis coops in all 15 states were the medicinal use of marijuana is legal; (see Worth Repeating: Reasons Obama Will Shut Down Medical Marijuana By Steve Elliott Monday, November 7, 2011 at 2:20 pm; www.tokeofthetown.com); not only has he been chosen to represent the United Nations youth program Goodwill Youth but he has also been on such mainstream television shows and national events such as Sesame Street and Charmed and a recent Macy’s Day Parade with his daughter Judah.
You’d think that if the powers that be do not want the knowledge of the goodness of marijuana/hemp to become widely-known, then they would stop inviting this marijuana icon to all of these high-profile functions. But there is just something about this man; his message of love and his music that is making marijuana/hemp acceptable. Marley is so positively convinced that marijuana/hemp can help solves all of the world’s problems, he’s created a marijuana comic book super hero character called Marijuana Man. The graphic novel uses Marijuana Man as a metaphor for the good that marijuana can do for all human beings and for the planet. And, of course, Marley’s new album, Wild and Free (2011), is like the soundtrack to the comic book: It is full of positive and inspiring words about the power of marijuana/hemp to help the world and human consciousness.
Link to the Rest of the Article
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Orthodox Jewish Rapper Matisyahu Shaves Off Iconic Beard |
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ABC’s Cassandra Arsenault reports:
Orthodox Hasidic Jewish rapper Matisyahu has sported a lengthy beard for years, not as a fashion statement but as part of his religious beliefs. However, the artist has taken a razor blade to his trademark facial hair.
Matisyahu broke the news of his clean-shaven face, with photos of himself sans beard, Tuesday, first on Twitter, saying, ”@matisyahu At the break of day I look for you at sunrise … When the tide comes in I lose my disguise.” The message is taken from the lyrics of his song “Thunder.”
Matisyahu before shaving off his beard:
Credit: Getty Images Matisyahu without his beard:
Credit: @Matisyahu/Twitter
Born Matthew Miller, Matisyahu has become the most visibly Jewish artist in hip-hop since his debut album “Shake Off the Dust… Arise.” His music blends traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock, and hip-hop beat boxing sounds.
Initially, the 32-year-old artist’s motives behind the drastic shave were unclear, but then Matisyahu followed up his tweet with a simple explanation on his website: “No more Chassidic reggae superstar.”
“Sorry folks all you get is me…no alias. When I started becoming religious 10 years ago it was a very natural and organic process. It was my choice. My journey to discover my roots and explore Jewish spirituality—not through books but through real life.” Matisyahu wrote. “I felt that in order to become a good person I needed rules — lots of them — or else I would somehow fall apart. I am reclaiming myself.”
Although his non-existent facial hair may seem unfamiliar to his fans, he reassured everyone that his music would stay familiar and be something worth looking forward to in 2012.
“Get ready for an amazing year filled with music of rebirth. And for those concerned with my naked face, don’t worry…you haven’t seen the last of my facial hair,” he said in a statement.
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Big Ali Ft. Gramps Morgan- Coconut Rum |
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Wendy Morgan
Dadason Entertainment
Manager for Gramps Morgan
(786) 683-9041
www.grampsmorgan.com
Skype: wendy4489
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Pato Banton : New Day Dawning |
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Pato Banton presents the last in a series of compilation albums released on his new label Gwarn International Records.
"New Day Dawning" features new and previously unreleased recordings during the Reggae Revolution Era, as well as some earlier releases from Pato's favorite catalogue of songs that are relevant to today's times.
Guest artists featured on this album are: STING, Fuzzy Logic, Amlak Tafari, Martin Phillips, Yaz Alexander, Big Every Time, Ray Beshara (RIP), The Reggae Revolution and SelwynBrown of Steel Pulse.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this awesome album that is both edifying and inspiring to those who enjoy Positive Reggae Music!
Only available at www.patobanton.com and available on iTunes in March 2012
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Antoinette “Roots Dawtah” Hall : Thoughts Of Paradise |
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Mighty Diamonds Kwanza 2k11 Tour w/ The Yellow Wall Dub Squad
Sun Dec 18: The Shrine 2109 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL
PATO BANTON TOUR
06-Jan-2012 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
JUNIOR TOOTS
12/17/11 - Healdsburg, CA ~ Jendala Gallery - 12pm to 4pm
12/31/11 - San Francisco, CA ~ Yoshi's SF (Kwanzaa Celebration) - 2pm
01/14/12 - Oakland, CA ~ Vitas - 8pm
02/12/12 - Hilo, Hawaii ~ Mo'oheau Park (Bob Fest AG Fair)
For more info, please visit www.JuniorToots.com
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Vocalist Desmond Young aka Desi Roots is born in Jamaica. |
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Blake Boy records "Deliver Us" for Lloyd Daley, The Matador. It can be heard on a compilation "Lloyd Daley's Matador Productions, 1968-1972" (Heartbeat HB 92). | | | |
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"Thinking about interior peace destroys interior peace. The patient who constantly feels his pulse is not getting any better."
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Saturday-Friday,
December 17th-23rd
Santiago Atitlan,
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December 17th-18th
San Antonio, Texas |
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Friday, December 30th 2011 - Sunday, January 1st
Lucea (in the Hills near Lucea), Hanover |
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Reno, Nevada |
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January 20th-25th 2012
Batukunku, Surrey, UK |
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January 28th-28th 2012
St. John, Virgin Islands, USA |
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