Artists to Watch in 2017: Jamaican-American duo, Room Temperature (@RTemperature)

room-temperatureRoom Temperature, is an American musical duo who originated from Jamaica. The group is composed of Wayne Anthony and Déjavu. Wayne Anthony, the “soulful voice” of the group is popular for his hit single with Mr. Vegas “Pull Up” while Dejavu made his mark with his hit single “Nah Beg”. Dejavu is also the lyrical genius and ghostwriter behind some of dancehall’s #1 tracks.

The rising duo Room Temperature just released their first single for the new year titled “Fever“. The track was independently released and produced by the group’s production team which comprises of Feddaweight & Bmusic of Vexxxbad Records.

I Octane’s “Kill mi Dream” Now on iTunes (@preelyfemusic @realioctane)

 

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Preelyfe Records presents “Kill Mi Dream,” performed by dancehall and reggae star I Octane. With his distinguishable powerful voice and prolific lyrics, I Octane delivers a hit-bound single that sings of fake friends and jealousy within the entertainment industry. The song can be considered a dancehall-crossover track as the beat has a strong hip-hop sound.

Kill Mi Dream” is out now on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and most major online digital stores via 21st Hapilos Digital.

“90 Degrees of Dancehall, Vol. 3” Now Available on iTunes (@blaqksheepmafia)

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Blaqk Sheep Music Presents: “90 Degrees of Dancehall, Vol. 3” featuring a star studded lineup of some of Jamaica’s current dancehall stars.

Vol.3 features Busy Signal with “Call Me”, “Danger Zone,” “Grab A Gyal” and “Hate That I Love U,” Shawn Storm “Richer Than Before,” Macka Diamond “Middle,” Sizzla “The System,” Voicemail “Dem a Wicked” and several others. Distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital, “90 Degrees of Dancehall, Vol. 3” can now be downloaded from iTunes and all other major online digital music stores.

DJ Nicholas, Deitrick Haddon & Others Deliver at AIM First Fest in Jamaica

Story by: Don McDowell

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Deitrick Haddon live at AIM First Fest 

The AIM Financial Corporation sponsored AIM First Fest held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on January 2, 2017 is being hailed as a resounding success for its
organization, presentation, and coordination, with many feeling it was worth it.

AIM First Fest showcased a star segment of tier one Jamaican gospel artistes Prodigal Son,
Rondell Positive, DJ Nicholas, and Kevin Downswell alongside Preachers of LA’s Deitrick Haddon, pastor, lyricist, and singer.

Patrons experienced the effulgent Rondell Positive in full flight in tandem with the ever effervescent iWorshipp doing background vocals as he delivered More Than A Conqueror, Stick Nor Stones, Fire Medley, and closing with the high energy Keeping Me Alive.

The welcoming applause to Prodigal Son’s return to the local stage after a dearth was phenomenal. Prodigal’s entre Blessings a Run Mi Down set the crowd on fire as they sang and danced.

Prodigal Son blessed the AIM First Fest crowd with Bongo Town, Head Cyaa Hot Suh, I Wish, and God Again. In closing his set, in true prodigal fashion, Prodigal Son asked forgiveness for any hurt or pain caused previously to his fans, arising from previous controversies.

The Mr. “Turn up the Volume” DJ Nicholas musically taught his audience on Divine Mathematics, exercises at the Holy Ghost Gym, biology class on blood constituents, and also on exorcism to Move That Squatter (Satan).

After a seemingly disconnected start singing on tracks, Grammy nominee Dietrick Haddon ‘upped his game’ by calling on his Jamaican audience for 60 seconds of praise, as he moved to his 2008 hit He’s Able“. Yes “him tun up d place” creating an atmosphere of worship as the crowd sang and praised the Most High God Yahweh.

Pastor Haddon after sharing a short testimony of backsliding some time ago moved the people to repentance and rejoicing, as he, with the help of Downswell’s band segued into Well Done, Its On The Way featuring DJ Nicholas, and Love Him Like I Do. Some patrons generally felt Haddon redeemed himself and represented well eventually.

Closing the curtain, Kevin Downswell’s, brilliant performance in praise and worship stimulated fans to another level of praise as he belted out You Make Me Stronger, Goodbye World, Already Done, and was accompanied by Prodigal Son in a high energy rendering of That’s Enough and Cyaa Cold with each ministering to different sides of the audience.

The Aim First Fest package also featured Party King rides, games, giveaways, food, and a shopping village, plus professional security and police patrols.

Other artistes performing included George Nooks, Perpetual Sounds of Praise, Rev. Glen Graham among others. Mc’s were Nadine Blair, Basillia Barnaby-Cuffe, and the show’s
promoter Markland Edwards.

With its veritable list of corporate supporters including title sponsors AIM Financial Corporation, the RJR Communications Group, Grace Kennedy Money Services, and others, it may be that Action Entertainment – promoters of the event has broken through to significant corporate sponsorship of gospel events.

Dancehall Artist Merciless will release first Album in 10 Years! (@SmileyGirlEnt)

mercilessMusic Access Inc. partnered with Smiley Girl Entertainment to create the WorldBEATS Division earlier this year. The WorldBEATS division signed veteran artist Merciless (Leonard Bartley) and will be releasing his album under the WorldBEATS label first quarter 2017.

Merciless has not had an album in over 10 years. This will be an awesome project featuring righteous songs reminiscent of his “God Alone” song done over a decade ago with Little Hero and Action Fire. It will comprise of projects highlighting a more mature Merciless and not just positioning him as the clash deejay,” says WorldBEATS President, Carmeta Sealy. “His talent and ability to engage his fan base never ceases to amaze us. We were thrilled that he agreed to record an original song on the WorldBEATS Xmas album.” The Merciless Xmas Medley was produced by Hardware Muzyk, the first Barbados talent signed to the WorldBEATS label. The single is a blend of dancehall & Soca and renders a fun and joyful Caribbean Christmas song. Get your copy at www.MusicAccessInc.com or on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

We embrace his lyrical wit as seen in his defeat of the world renown artist Ninja Man, Christmas Eve at the Lyrical Brawl hosted by The House of Dancehall. We also embrace his creativity and his uncanny ability to entertain.

We look forward to 2017 with the release of his album and a US, Caribbean and European tour.

For bookings, dubs, interviews and info:
Info@SmileyGirlEnt.com
954.609.7000 or 972.686.7770×19

Foota Hype’s ‘Dark Knight Riddim’ Now Available for Pre-order via iTunes (@footahypemusic)

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Popular music selecta/producer  Foota Hype Music presents “Dark Knight Riddim.” The star studded riddim lineup features Grammy winning Beenie Man with “Duppy in a Pretty Clothes,” Aidonia “Fat 40,” Demarco “We Run the World,” Bugle “Nuh Accomodation,” Spice “Miss Universe,” Macka Diamond “War,” I Octane “Hot Up di Place,” Devin Di Dakta “Shaolin Soccer,” Naazir “Shella,” Shane O “Evil,” Teknique “Nah Sell Out” and Fully Bad with “Pelelele.”

Though the official release date is not until January 6th, Dark Knight Riddim can now be pre-ordered on iTunes. It is being distributed by 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution.

Despite what you are hearing Sting will take place this year! (@ReggaeSting)

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Heavy D & Isaiah Laing

Christmas in Jamaica, is synonymous with cake, sorrel, Grand Market night and Sting! For 33 years this event has been the most anticipated in the Dancehall space across the Globe. Sting represnets the hottest fashion, the latest dances, the controversial clashes, the “bussing” of artistes like Buju Banton; global superstars like Busta Ryhmes, Notorious BIG and Wyclef performed there on Jamaica visits. Ninja Man’s lyrical brawls, the Bounty vs Beenie Man and the Kartel Movado verbal war, the welcome home of Super Cat, all these are historical moments not only in the history of Dancehall but of the island of Jamaica.

Some thought that such history would be interupted this year but the opponents and fighters of Dancehall can’t celebrate just yet because Supreme Promotions promoters of Sting have teamed up with House of Dancehall, the hottest venue in Kingston right now, to put together probably the biggest celebratory Dance in the history of Jamaica on Boxing Day Tuesday December 27th, for Sting 33: A Tribute to Dancehall.

It is well known that this has been one of the toughest years for Dancehall. With two of its greatest still behind bars, the music was banned in Croydon, England, influential persons in Barbados and even Jamaica started initiatives to ban and get rid of the genre. Spice came under attack for performing her regular routine in front of politicians and dignitaries and the nations’ telephone directory was frowned upon because it had a picture of a dancehall scene on the cover.

However, like the Jamaican people, Dancehall is strong and resilient, and one of the great icons of Dancehall, Sting, despite being frowned up on by the sponsors and the powers that be who are determined to kill the one night “ghetto people” and Dancehall fans look forward to, has managed to Re invent itself into One World Sting where the brand will be taken across the world, with the Event on the 27th being used to show the world that Dancehall with its clashes and controversies, is here to stay.

House of Dancehall’s CEO, Michael Dawson, did not mince words when he explained why his Company got involved : “This is a celebration of our music, not the corporations’ music, the music that we, mainly poor people pickney in Jamaica love and enjoy and grow up with. But it is used, abused and discarded by Corporate Jamaica and they think they could take our biggest night away by taking away their financial support. I am sick and tired of people beating down Dancehall, so on December 27th we are going to celebrate it and celebrate it big with one of its biggest icons Sting….and we are celebrating everything about it…the fashion designers, the food, the drinks, the dancing, the sexy ladies but most of all, we are going to celebrate the music.

This format of Sting will be held at 6 Cargill Avenue at the Whirlwind Entertainment Complex, there will be a stage for live performances by upcoming and past Sting performers, guest selectors and sounds systems that have played at Sting over the years, dancers, cabanas, ultra VIP room for high end patrons with Lobster tail and shrimp, and a whole lot more.We are going to show the BIG MAN in Jamaica that the little man don’t need his money, we can support our own thing if we unite and defend our music and culture.