Tag: News
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Jamaica Toasts Sound Pioneers
Official Toast to Jamaica’s Sound System Pioneers New York, NY—Last weekend, Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) honored living legend Danny Dread and several other Jamaican sound system culture pioneers at the inaugural “Echoes of Sound System” event at National Stadium’s Indoor Entertainment Complex, in Kingston.
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Dretegs: Memories
VIDEO PREMIERE: Sainte Howard Motion Picture has delivered greatness to the world again. Andre “Dretegs” Hawthorne dropped his new music video for “Memories”, as expected on 12/12/19. Dretegs’s therapeutic lyrics are convincing, to enjoy the ride on the enticing and soothing riddim. “Beautiful in everyway”, complimented a fan on IG @dretegs. “Been waiting on this…
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Talented Tuff Gong Artistes: Catch A Fire
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: TALENTED TUFF GONG ARTISTES ‘Spectacular’ doesn’t even begin to describe the blazing performances of our very own Tuff Gong International artistes that took to the stage at 56 Hope Road to help us to celebrate Bob Marley’s 74th Earth Strong. The hot Tuff Gong International artistesfor the Catch a Fire…
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Royal Khaoz Live at 9 Mile Music Festival
This past Saturday (March 9) rising reggae band Royal KhaoZ graced the 9 Mile Music Festival stage for the first time ever. Performing alongside some greats, they had the pleasure of joining the lineup with Nas, Julian Marley, Capleton, Sizzla and more. I would love to schedule an interview for you to chat with the…
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REGGAE’S HIDDEN LEGEND MR. WILLIAMZ IS BACK WITH A SCORCHING NEW SINGLE: ‘YOUR STYLE’ ft. PRESSURE.
Blending 80’s / 90’s dancehall influences with coolly authentic reggae – Mr Williamz‘ life time dedication to music and experience within the genre sound through on ‘Your Style’ – ft. the melodic tones of the internationally acclaimed reggae artist Pressure. Known by reggae fans world wide as an original sound system toaster, Mr. Williamz (real name Micah Williams) is a Reggae/Dancehall artist from West London. He has…
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MUSIC AS A GATEWAY TO ACTIVISM
Music as a Gateway to Activism By: Peter Ivey and Karetta Crooks Charles “Music is community service in the form of melodies,” so says Jermaine Joseph, better known as “Autarchii”. How simple yet profound! This ever so conscious 25 year old Reggae Artiste believes the role of an artiste is to give people different expressions…
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“Big Woman Tingz” Album Drops on International Woman’s Day 2019!
Impulse Nation, New York, NY (March 8, 2019)— “Big Woman Tingz”, the highly anticipated 10-song compilation album featuring an all female line up of amazing music with meaning, drops officially on Friday March 8th on all digital platforms. Released on the GURLES, Ltd. record label, and being distributed by ZincBeats, the project debuts on International Women’s Day…
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Buju Banton Launches Foundation For At Risk Youths In Jamaica
GRAMMY- Winning Reggae Artist Buju Banton Launch, The Buju Banton Foundation To Aide At Risk Youths In Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica (January 11, 2019) With a dedicated vision and mission to give light to youth living in darkness of poverty, Buju Banton has launched The Buju Banton Foundation. “Born in abject poverty I know what it is for a child…
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Buju Banton Completes His Long Walk To Freedom and Makes His Way Home
Buju Banton Completes His Long Walk To Freedom and Makes His Way Home New York, New York (December 7, 2018). My destination is homeward bound, though forces try hold I down. Breaking chains has become the norm. I know I must get through no matter what a gwan.” -Buju Banton “Destiny” These poignant lines from Buju…
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Jahmiel Tackles Social Injustice In New Single “We Feel The Pain”
New York, New York (November 27, 2018). In a recent release by Jamaican recording artist, Jahmiel tackles worldwide social issues in a creative and profound manner. The newly released single titled “We Feel The Pain” lashes out at the constant injustice lower economic class of people face worldwide. The ‘Greatman’ continues to prove his growth as…