Category Archives: Dancehall

Reggae/Dancehall Artist Millitant Gears Up For A Successful Summer (@millitantmusic)

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00 - Millitant cleanMandeville based artist, Millitant, who was recently signed to Whatage Music, is anticipating a great summer. Having spent the first quarter of 2016 doing a lot of street and online promotion, coupled with the time spent in studio working on new music, Millitant believes that he will begin to get some real recognition for his work by the summer season.

His recently released track, “Jam World,” has just started to get true support from various international selectors (persons may stream the track on Millitant’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNUh9MWdgpM). Additionally, be on the lookout for a new song entitled “what is dis” on the Just Believe Riddim from ODB Records and Blakkwuman22 Music.

Here is a link to purchase Millitant’s EP: http://tinyurl.com/gomd4kq.

SUPER CAT SET TO DELIVER FIRST OUTDOOR NEW YORK FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE IN OVER 15 YEARS

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00-supercat-Dancehall DJ Super ‘Don Dadda’ Cat, considered one of the greatest deejays of all time is set to deliver his first New York area outdoor music festival performance in over 15 years. The ‘Don Dadda’ will headline the 3rd annual Oracabessa Festival on Memorial Monday May 30, 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. The announcement was made by radio jocks Dubb Master Chris and DJ Roy of Irie Jam Radio, WVIP, 93.5FM.

Other performers booked for the Oracabessa Festival include ‘Gully Gaad’ Mavado, ’Mr Smooth’ Ken Boothe, Nesbeth, Vershon and Soca King Mighty Sparrow.

Sizzla Kalonji, Agent Sasco, Anthony B, Protoje & More For The 32nd annual Reggae On The River Festival

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Reggae On The RiverOn the weekend of August 4-7, the non-profit Mateel Community Center will present the 32nd edition of one of the world’s iconic festival experiences, Reggae On The River.  Set on the banks of the majestic Eel River and delivering the best in reggae and world music to the hills of Humboldt County, CA since 1984, the 2016 event will offer the next chapter in the ROTR legacy with global luminaries…

Sizzla Kalonji & The Fire House Band, KRANIUM & Agent Sasco, Anthony B, Protoje & The Indiggnation Band, A Soul Syndicate Reunion featuring Mad Professor with Big Youth, Randy Valentine, Marty Dread & Earl Zero; Mbongwana Star, King Yellowman, Million Stylez, Fatoumata Diawara, Jesse Royal, Sister Carol, Ziggi Recado, Jah9 & The Dub Treatment, House Of Shem, Gappy Ranks, No Maddz, Democratoz, Keznamdi, Mr. Williamz, Locos Por Juana, New Kingston, Addis Pablo, Jah Sun, Lion D, DubTonic Kru, Newen Afrobeat, The I-Deals, Meleku, Bayonics, The Dubba Dubs, and 7th Generation Rise- with more TBA- including DJs, soundsystems, and guest artists, plus the acoustic sounds of Jamaica’s The Overtakers to nice things up in the campground!

The event will also showcase more than 60 vending/ non-profit booths, a lively KidLandia, and the camping, community, and irie vibes that made Reggae On The River famous.

3 and 4-day tickets are available at reggaeontheriver.com- or go big with the Ambassador Pass to enjoy unprecedented perks and access for the ultimate festival experience!  And while you’re at it, make plans to really do things in style with an RV.  RV registration is open now and spaces are very limited, so don’t delay in making these arrangements.

Visit the festival website for the full story and start planning your Reggae On The River pilgrimage today.  It’s happening August 4-7 at French’s Camp, in Garberville, CA- heart of the Emerald Triangle- and your destination for a higher vibration!  http://www.reggaeontheriver.com

New Dancehall Video: Karamanti – Note To Self

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LIFE 101 RIDDIM - KARAMANTI - NOTE TO SELFBlakkwuman22 Music presents the official video for the first single on the Life 101 Riddim compilation, “note to self.” The song is by international recording artist Karamanti who is known for delivering on the hardest dancehall and reggae beats.

The video features freestyle and choreographed moves by three members of Jamaica’s popular dance group, A1 Skankaz. Additionally, the video highlights emerging actress, Shernette Williams, who has participated in several other videos.

Download all songs on the Life 101 Riddim here: http://karamanti.bandcamp.com and watch video below.

Nikki Z Brings Her Popular “Nikki Z’s Hot 20” Countdown Show To Television (@DivaNikkiZ)

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00-Nikki ZHaving gained worldwide recognition for both blazing the airwaves and hosting of some of the world’s biggest stage shows, multi-media personality Diva Nikki Z is breathing new life in her popular “Nikki Z’s Hot 20” countdown show by bringing it to television.

Nikki Z’s Hot 20 will debut mid April on Jamaican TV every Thursday Nights on RETV at 9pm and can be watched worldwide on 1spot Media www.1spotmedia.com

The cutting edge countdown program will use the power of social media to engage fans of Caribbean music and culture. Hosted by the Queen of Caribbean media, the “Diva Nikki Z”, Hot 20 will build loyal viewers through constant interaction. Each week Nikki Z will countdown her top 20 music picks, leaving the last week of the month open for a random ‘pick of the week’. This ‘pick of the week’ will replace the ‘Music Countdown” and instead Nikki Z will countdown a randomly picked subject (i.e top 20 stage show moments, top 20 artists, top 20 stories of the month, year, top 20 selectors). The viewing audience will aid in selecting these charts by submitting their votes to the shows facebook page as well as via textline. In addition to having their votes heard for the “HOT” 20, viewers can get interactive by submitting a 30 sec video bigging up the show as well as requesting a video of their choice. By allowing the viewer to see themselves on television Nikki Z’s Hot 20 encourages viewers to continually watch as well as encourage their friends and family to watch to seize the moment.

UK Based Reggae/Dancehall Artist, Peppery, Addresses The Issue Of Skin Bleaching In New Single (@pepperyworld)

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UK Based Reggae Dancehall Artist, Peppery, Addresses The Issue Of Skin Bleaching In New SingleReggae/Dancehall artist Peppery uses ancient cliché to reinforce self-love in his latest single, “Tall Dark and Handsome.” The song tackles racial prejudice and discusses skin bleaching with an edutaining approach (for clarity, that’s entertaining while educating at the same time).

Tapped as an artist to watch for 2016 by several key music industry insiders, Peppery, who is originally from Trelawny, Jamaica, says that “no vulgar or ‘bad’ language will be found in any of his tracks, that’s not what his music is about – It’s about good music with meaning with room for people’s own interpretation.”

Downbeat, Black Scorpio, Bodyguard, Silver Hawk and Mighty Crown Take Center Stage at Vintage Rumble (@IrishandChin)

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New York is abuzz over Irish and Chin’s latest entertainment installment, Vintage Rumble. Slated to be held in Amazura in Queens, New York on Friday, April 15, the explosive event neatly brings vintage Reggae and Dancehall center stage, allowing fans to relive a Golden era of music! And the leading promoters felt it was only befitting for masters of sound culture Downbeat, Black Scorpio, Bodyguard, Silver Hawk and Mighty Crown to drop these classic tunes during an unprecedented sound clash!

Some of sound culture’s biggest names, with telling legacies, will dig deep in their boxes to clash with music from an unforgettable time, as any song played must be at least 20 years or older. According to Downbeat, “pure big tune a play” from the door. Anyone who follows sound clash will know that those billed for the event are musically armed and dangerous to say the least!

The high profile event’s unique concept is pegged to attract a cross-section of patrons! Bonafide sound clash fans and diehard Reggae and Dancehall music lovers will have an opportunity to convene under one roof for what promises to be a defining night for the culture. While the energy and intensity of sound clash erupts through top shelf 45s and dub plates, an invigorating musical journey will unfold, channeling the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.