KARAMANTI – JAMDOWN WE SAY
SIZZLA – BURN OUT SMITHSONIANS
CONSHUS – DO SOMETHING FOR THE POOR
MACKAMILLI – 2 TONGUE SNAKE

DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/?zzszzzw2xcgwapc

After the success of her mix tape (Jag & Pre) released earlier this year, DJ Dalvy, of UFDV Radio out of Kingston, Jamaica, has returned with part two. The mix features forty-nine of the hottest dancehall tracks released this year. Persons can listen to a snippet of the mix at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWPtU-DRtN0 and download the entire project at http://www.mediafire.com/?wgxl48342e11cyh

DJ Dalvy is live on UFDV Radio every Friday and Sunday night from 9 to 11pm and on Saturdays from 3 to 6pm.

Cash Global’s latest release, Controversy Riddim, is now available on iTunes. Though the producer initially made the entire album available for free download throughout the Caribbean, Europe and North America, he says it is important to add legal download for other parts of the world that does not permit free download. ITunes link for the Controversy Riddim is http://itunes.apple.com/album/controversy-riddim/id549498723

Persons can also look out for two official videos from this project; Karamanti’s “real story” and Rich Kid and Macka Diamond’s “what must I do”. The artists are currently shooting their respective videos.

Medley Mix of the Controversy Riddim: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhQv7P06PKo

Mediafire link to Controversy Riddim: http://www.mediafire.com/?1s6sg6gjmj64j65

New York hip-hop artist, Deadly, now based in Jamaica, connected with the MJE team and recorded a single on the Anniversary Riddim entitled “jamaversary”. The track, much like others on the album, is a reflection of his love and appreciation for the island. He speaks extensively about the natural resources available to Jamaicans and our need for true independence.

The official video was shot at various locations across the island and can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c77Pry4-LcA

Persons can listen to a full mix of all songs featured on the project here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z1pPMcbNJs and purchase their favorite single or the entire album here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/anniversary-riddim/id549539332

In addition to the seven track album, MJE has also produced a documentary which features all persons involved in the production of the Anniversary album. It can be viewed here: http://ppl.ug/iZ0wGlO4smk/

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On Saturday, August 18^th the city of Montreal in the province of Quebec was buzzing with excitement as the 2^nd night of the 9^th staging of the Montreal Reggae Festival (dancehall night) took place. The event which usually pulled some of the biggest names in dancehall did not disappoint this year. It featured Assassin aka Agent Sasco, Popcaan, Konshens, Karamanti, Chris Martin and several others. The promoter ensured that not only Jamaican artists were on the bill but local Canadian acts as well.

The line-up of Jamaican acts did not disappoint. Karamanti, who is an upcoming artist from Maria Jackson Entertainment camp, left the crowd wanting more!  It was nice to see the females representing and working hard to prove that they are here to stay! Female artist in the dancehall industry has to work twice as hard to get their respect. They want you to know that they are just as talented, just as deserving of the respect and recognition the male artists receives in the music industry. I am personally proud of them.

Christopher Martin worked the stage and gave it his all as if it was his last show. That young man can sing and he got the young ladies all fired up. In my opinion Mr. Martin left every female in the audience satisfied with his performance.

He was followed by Popcaan who has more of a hardcore dancehall following, he gave them their medicine of some of his trending songs and kept them wanting more. After exiting the stage his fans wanted an encore but he did not comply. I guess he thought they had enough!

Then came Konshens, this brother knew exactly what to do to keep this crowd engaged. He brought a young lady up on stage and gave a seductive performance, it was all in the name of crowd pleasing fun, and the young woman was a good sport. This excited the audience and they went wild.

The artist that closed the show was Assassin, talk about a performer! Assassin is a very outspoken artist and he did not hold back. He intrigued the audience and I’m sure for those seeing him for the first time, it will not be their last. He worked that stage, man that guy is energetic! He even went as far as to address the guys wearing their pants underneath their butt. After concluding his performance, he was called back on stage because the audience could not get enough of him.

I must say I am glad that I had a chance to see Assassin (AKA agent Sasco) because he is one of my favorite dancehall artists. I can also now add Mr. Martin and Konshens to that list because it was my first time seeing them on stage and they satisfied my musical craven. I love dancehall music but I will only spend my money to see an artist that never fails to give me my monies worth and more!

Story by Althea Joseph

Maria Jackson, the CEO and owner of MJE recently invited several artists to be a part of the Anniversary Riddim, which is a seven track rhythm driven project focused entirely on celebrating the beautiful island of Jamaica in this our 50^th year of independence. Artists featured on the Anniversary Riddim are Mikey General, Bunny General, Rasta Bogle, Asante Amen, Karamanti, Deadly, Jennifer Barrett and the entire Frenz For Real team. Over melodies and rhymes each artist expressed their love for their country as well as their thoughts on reaching this milestone. The general consensus among the artists is that despite having several internal problems to iron out, Jamaica is still one of the best place to live and/or visit.

Persons can listen to a wonderful nine minutes mix of all the songs on the Anniversary Riddim here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z1pPMcbNJs and purchase their favorite song or the entire compilation here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/anniversary-riddim/id549539332

In addition to the album, MJE with the assistance of My Jamaican Zone, Mikhail “Tinman” Williams and Pelpa Time of Grove Productions, created a one hour documentary which has each artist speaking on various issues ranging from the current state of the music industry to the beauty of Jamaica. It will be aired simultaneously on www.myjamazon.com, www.mjent.net, www.youtube.com/swagtvja and Swag TV (Oliver Electronics cable, channel 59, Portmore) on Monday, August 6^th (Jamaica’s Independence Day). After the initial streaming on the aforementioned channels, persons can visit www.mjent.net for additional schedules on other local channels across the island.

On behalf of everyone at Maria Jackson Entertainment and all the artists, producer and engineers affiliated with this project, we would like to wish all Jamaicans at home and abroad a happy Independence Day when it comes.

CEO of Cash Global Records and recording artist Richard Williams, more popularly known as Rich Kid, was determined to create some controversy in the industry when he produced the controversy rhythm. Much like the name implies Rich Kid requested that the artists involved in the project compose tunes that had some controversial theme or story. Leading by example, the label boss did just that when he put his personal life on the line by doing a song with his ex Macka Diamond. In the song the two openly talked about their feelings for each other in great detail.

Though all the artists did not comply with Richard’s request the project is still worth the download as it is a high energy quality dancehall juggle. Controversy Rhythm features Macka Diamond, Rich Kid, ZJ Liquid, Kip Rich, Don Naro, Wasp, Karamanti, Newton Walker and others. Persons can listen to individual tracks at http://soundcloud.com/mariajackson27

The entire project will be available on all major online retail stores in a matter of days. Please visit http://www.mjent.net/ for additional info.

Controversy Riddim Youtube Mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhQv7P06PKo