Mackamilli, a former member of the popular dancehall group from the 90’s, Innocent Kru, has returned on the scene with a grungy underground sound that he claims is lacking in dancehall today.

After the Innocent Kru dissolved, Mackamilli temporarily stepped away from music and turned his attention to video and movie production, something he was always passionate about. Though he continued to record tracks he did not focus much on his career as an artist as he was busy growing his company, Mackmilli Production, which is an organization that does both music and video creation. Having now shot, edited and directed several music videos and short films, Mackamilli feels ready to return to the music but wants to do so with a unique underground sound; Hence, 10,000 volt.

Ten thousand volt rhythm is arguably one of the most aggressive dancehall rhythms out for 2012. It features Mackamilli, Fantan Mojah, Karamanti, Determine and a slew of other artists hailing predominantly from Seaview Gardens (which is where Mackmilli calls home). Macka was very selective when choosing the artists for the project as he believes that a lot of those currently at the forefront of the industry is not creating authentic dancehall anymore but is instead doing what he calls a cross over so that they can break into the international market.

Listen to a full mix of 10,000 volt rididm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdY7q0LloSE

Listen to individual tracks: http://soundcloud.com/mariajackson27

Purchase 10,000 volt riddim: http://itunes.apple.com/album/10-000-volt-riddim/id539604198

MJE is currently taking interview requests for Mackamilli and Karamanti. Media houses are asked to email us at mariajacksonent@gmail.com to schedule interview day and time.

Look out for the 10,000 volt Olympic video!

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Having recently released the video for her single “don’t it” as well as being featured on the hit riddim driven project, zinc fence medley, Karamanti now has a jam packed summer schedule which includes domestic and international appearances.

Karamanti who is in one hundred percent promotion mode has several radio, TV and printed media interviews lined up throughout the summer. She is also scheduled to appear on various festivals which include the Green 4 Life Eco-fest in St. Elizabeth happening on June 23, Jamcka Fest in Negril on July 1, Montreal Reggae festival on August 18, Toronto Rasta Fest on August 25 and that is just to name a few.

In addition to meeting her show obligations, Karamanti continues to make herself available to producers wanting to work with her. Upcoming releases to look out for which features Karamanti are the sickness riddim by Lyon House Music, 10,000 volt riddim by Mackmilli Production, fresh and ready riddim by Outbakk Records, controversy riddim by CG Records and many more.

Check out the “don’t it” video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MCJAJ1Nf7E

Check out “zinc fence medley” video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fkDe2RBA-8

Karamanti and her management team can be reached at karamantimusic@gmail.com

Recently, Trinidadian Reggae super star Khali joined forces with Jamaican Reggae super star Mikey General to create the single entitled “Ms taylor bwoy”. Since its release the song has gotten nothing but positive reviews and some Reggae critiques are already asking for a follow up single, and suggesting that the pair consider releasing an album together.

Not yet committing to anything, both Mikey General and Khali are focused on promoting the single along with the video which was released shortly after. The video was shot and edited by Khali and it features several well respected musicians and artists.

Persons may watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJe00TSO_c

And purchase the single here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/ms-taylor-bwoy-single/id537634333

Disc jockeys should email mariajacksonent@gmail.com with the appropriate credentials to have the single sent to them.

Jamaica’s disc jock and radio personality, DJ Dalvy, has teamed up with Maria Jackson Entertainment to release a series of mixes entitled “jag & pre”. DJ Dalvy who is the host of a weekend program on UFDV radio out of Kingston, Jamaica gives listeners an intense, high energy mix of all the latest dancehall music.

Fans and supporters of the DJ can expect a new mix CD once a month. The mixes will be available for digital download directly from MJE business blog at http://mariajacksonent.blogspot.com/p/music.html. Members of MJE street team will also be distributing hard copies of the CDs throughout Jamaica.

Listen to snippets from mix here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3EH6-_evcc&feature=youtu.be

 About DJ Dalvy

Dalvie Bryan more professionally known as DJ Dalvy was born on August 24^th, 1992. She started out as a promoter assisting emerging artists but eventually got into spinning music. In January of this year the owner of UFDV Radio, being impressed by her skills on the turn table, offered her a job as an on air personality and program host. Dalvy accepted the offer and has been busy burning up the air waves since then.

In addition to her work on air she also plays at dances, parties, sessions etc. Persons wanting to book DJ Dalvy may do so by contacting MJE at mariajacksonent@gmail.com

Deal Wid It Records presents the Zinc Fence Medley video; starring Bazza T, Bugle, Karamanti, Khally, Kay Tendaness, Lenny Jay and Sheba. The process was a two days shoot with part one being done on Saturday May 19^th in London, UK and part two on Tuesday May 22^nd at Russian Vip Crib located in Red Hills, St. Andrew, Jamaica.  The video was shot and edited by Mackmilli Production.

Zinc Fence Riddim was produced by Blinkz and was mixed and mastered by Red Boom at Frenz For Real Recording Studio. In addition to the aforementioned artists, Ninja Kid, Twins of Twins and ZJ Wah Wa are also featured on the riddim but were not available for the video shoot.

Watch the Zinc Fence Medley video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fkDe2RBA-8

Download Zinc Fence riddim here: http://soundcloud.com/mariajackson27

International reggae singer Richie Stephens pocketed two awards – a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Caribbean New Jersey Reggae Awards and a “Cultural Ambassador Award” from the Comets Athletics Club, New York chapter – to add to the four awards he has already received since the start of 2012.

Among the awards he has copped for 2012 – “Song of the Year Award” for “Live Your Life” from Irie Jam Radio, NY (January); an ‘Achievement Award’ at the 16th annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival in Trelawny (February); a “Lifetime Achievement Award” and “Song of the Year” at this year’s Linkage Awards in New York (March).

“It is a tremendous feeling of accomplishment to be recognized for my work as a singer, songwriter and producers over the last twenty seven years. 2012 has been a great year for me. I have released some of my best work ever. I have been blessed with a special gift from the father and I plan to continue to do his work” an emotional Stephens said soon after collecting his award in New Jersey.

Other award recipients in New Jersey were Ras Emmanuel who won the “NJ DJ of the Year award” and singer Dr Love you pocketed the “NJ Singer of the Year Award.”

Soon after collecting his “Lifetime Achievement Award” in NJ, Stephens gave fans a treat, delivering a riveting 30 minutes performance that included heartfelt renditions of “Live Your Life” and the “Gospel Medley” that had patrons on their feet dancing. Dr Love also performed two songs that went over well with patrons.

Stephens will release a collaboration album later this year, that will feature songs by Platinum selling Germany reggae artiste Gentleman and a 12 track gospel album on the VP Records imprint.

19 year old, Shamarie Bogle, better known as Digital Sham as done it again. The young engineer/producer recently released another full length rhythm driven project that is creating quite a buzz overseas.

The album is called “Reggae Wave” and it features the likes of Lutan Fyah, Iya Ingi, Karamanti, (himself) Digital Sham and others. It has a nice blend of love and reality songs and is on his Phamily Productions record label. Much like his other productions, Sham has given us the ok to distribute the songs to the public stating that his focus is on promotion as oppose to profit.

Persons may listen and download individual tracks here: www.soundcloud.com/mariajackson27 or they can listen the mix on you tube and download via media fire.

You tube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0lli0gUPz8

Media fire link: http://www.mediafire.com/?7ov2mowg9p43uh9