‘Change’ was released on May 26 on the Musicmecka Record label and is being distributed by Zojak World Wide. A launch party was also held on May 24 at the Kingston 11 Bar & Grill in Kingston. The album was produced by Bucktown Productions, Kool Runningz & Indie Roots from Canada; Cabba Sounds Productions and Sophia Brown.
On Saturday July 1st, Canadians in and around the GTA will be treated to top notch entertainment, as one of reggae’s most soothing voices will be performing. Sanchez will be headlining the biggest Canada Day concert inside Universal Eventspace (located at 6250 Highway 7 in Vaughan, Ontario). He will be supported by several local acts as well as a backing band.
Though the live show will not begin until 8 PM, doors will open at 6:30 PM sharp. Tickets, which are now on sale at various Caribbean stores and restaurants in and around Toronto, ranges from $40 to $110.
As he continues the aggressive promotion of his recently released song and video, “Non Genuine,” Thriller U is set to do five radio interviews today.
The first will be on Dash Eye Radio at 3PM with host Dash Eye. At 4:30PM he will be on Real Deal FM, on the popular “The Wednesday Wave” show with DJ Unknown. In the evening, at 6:45PM, he will be in studio with Richie Pooh on “Retro Wednesday’s” which airs on Future FM. Immediately after, at 8:30 PM, he will rush over to Linkage Radio for another in studio sit down, this one with Cruz Control on his “Up Top Wednesday’s” radio program. His last interview for the day will be on WRSU 88.7 FM at 9:30 PM with Teddy Genesis.
As if that’s not enough, the following day, June 15th, he will do another interview, this one on Reggae King Radio at 5PM with Kerry Ann Brown.
His next live performance will be in Toronto, Canada on June 18th. Click here to watch the official video for “Non Genuine.”
Hip-hop, much like Reggae and Dancehall, is another genre that Jamaicans can claim as their own. This is because the founding fathers all admit that they were influenced by early Jamaican music. Jamaicans were chanting, or talking in melody, rhymes and creative slangs way before Kool Herc invented hip-hop in the early 70’s in the Bronx. Furthermore, Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell was born in Kingston, Jamaica, so that solidifies the statement made earlier; Hip-Hop is Jamaican Music.
New York battle rapper, Nedley Anderson, more popularly known as Deadly, believes this is why he had to return to his Jamaican roots.
Deadly’s career in music really started in the streets of Port Antonio, Jamaica. Even as a child, he rushed every stage with his gritty persona. He migrated to the United States in the mid 80’s and immediately fell in love with hip-hop. He brought his Jamaican attitude to the genre much the way Busta Rhymes did. His true artistic works, however, were done in underground basements in what is commonly known as battle rap. It is there that he would lyrically slay his competition with his DEADLY words. He quickly became popular in both New Jersey and New York and was soon signed by Brian Cooper of Diehard Records. He released several singles: “Cool’n,” SayaPraya,” “C’mon Witcha BadSelf” and “I Got More Flavaz Than U.”
While he was tearing up stages in New York City in clubs like SOBs, Tilt and Paladium in the early nineties, he had a strong feeling that he was being called back home to Jamaica.
Not long after, due to circumstances beyond his control, he did return to the island. He continued to make music, though he slightly altered his style and delivery. People began noticing his unique and soulful, yet melodious delivery in songs like “Abundance of Water,” “Jamaversary” and “Home Wrecker.” Popular radio personality, Ron Muchette, has played “Home Wrecker” almost as a morning staple and calls Deadly ‘The smoothest rapper he has ever heard.’
Deadly believes that this is just the beginning. His watery flow can be heard in his latest release, a song called “Beggy Beggy.” An instant earworm; the kids only have to hear it once and they’re able to sing every word in the chorus after that. Deadly is also excited about a couple other unreleased tracks that he is currently working on.
In this world where the creativity in music is at an all-time low, please keep your ears out for Deadly. Because his creative mind, American experience, and Jamaican roots is setting the stage for some truly unique musical sounds, subjects, and ideas. Deadly has just started his Alfamatic Label at The C.R.A.S.H. COURSE Media Center, in Port Antonio. He plans to flood the world with the memorable scenes in this tourist destinations in upcoming music videos. His music is not the typical hip-hop songs about girls, guns, glitter, and gold. No, he raps with melody from his heart about Jamaican lifestyle and the things that affects Jamaican people. This makes him truly original in the world of hip-hop.
Anyone wanting to work with Deadly should send an email to crashcoursemediacenter@gmail.com.
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VP Records announces the completion of a new album deal with Grammy(R) winning R&B artist Estelle. The full length reggae album is scheduled for a fall 2017 release. The first single, ‘Love Like Ours’ featuring reggae star Tarrus Riley is available June 16th with a music video to follow.
The melodic and captivating ‘Love Like Ours’ gives fans a first taste of the upcoming album that will showcase the pivotal influence reggae music has had on the London, England born singer.
Released on May 26th, “Dennis Brown: Inseparable Reggae Family,” is a reggae compilation which highlights various artists.
Featured on this impressive album is: ‘The Crown Prince of Reggae,’ Dennis Brown, who has contributed significantly to the growth of Reggae music. He thrills us with his songs ‘Inseparable’ and ‘Caress Me Girl,’ both great hits which are renowned worldwide. With his charming, soothing and exquisite vocals, ‘The Cool Ruler’ Gregory Isaacs mesmerizes us with ‘So Long Baby’ and ‘Easy Brethren Easy.’ Other veterans on this album are Sugar Minott, John Holt, Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Horace Andy, Dean Fraser, Beres Hammond, George Nooks and Triston Palmer. Also included on this masterpiece are the voices of today’s trending Reggae acts. Artists such as Chronixx, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Alaine, I-Octane, Romain Virgo, Jah 9 and that is just to name a few.
TRACK LISTING:
Disc 1
1 Inseparable – Dennis Brown
2 Name and Number – Freddie McGregor
3 Level Vibes (extended version) – Sugar Minott
4 Entertainment (extended version) – Triston Palmer
5 Dancehall Stylee (extended version) – Sugar Minott
6 Tribal War – George Nooks
7 Money in My Pocket – George Nooks featuring Beenie Man
8 Caress Me Girl(extended version) – Dennis Brown
9 Easy Brethren Easy – Gregory Isaacs
10 Lover’s Paradise – Sizzla
11 So Long Baby – Gregory Isaacs
12 My Best Girl – John Holt
13 Eternal Love (extended version) – Horace Andy
14 One Draw – Marcia Griffiths featuring Fab 5
15 My Special Prayer – Sanchez
16 People’s Choice(extended version) – Ray Darwin
17 Avocado – Jah 9
18 MPLA – Dean Fraser and Rass Brass
Disc 2
1 Never Cheat – Christopher Martin
2 Too Late – Junior Reid featuring Queen Ifrica
3 So In Love – Alaine
4 Thinking Out Loud – Lukie D
5 So In Love – Hezron
6 Two Places – Hezron
7 Struggles – Jah Cure
8 World is In Trouble – Jah Cure
9 Jah Jah Mission – I-Octane
10 Reggae Gone Pon Top – Anthony B
11 Somewhere – Chronixx
12 Gimme Likkle one Drop – Tarrus Riley
13 Ain’t No Giving Up – Chronixx
14 Wanna Go Home – Romaine Virgo
15 Bad Weather – Richie Spice
16 Try If You Want – Beres Hammond
17 Time & Place – Buju Banton
18 Thank You Jah – Vybz Kartel
The Executive Producers of this album are Tad Dawkins and Tad Dawkins Jnr. Click here to download from iTunes.
After many singles, two mixtapes and his breakout EPs Rebel Music and Lead The Way, Kabaka Pyramid is ready to release his first full album, titled Contraband. With media and fans buzzing about the highly anticipated album, Kabaka Pyramid / Bebble Rock and the Ghetto Youths team has released the first single – ‘Cant Breathe’. Produced by Genis Nadal and Executive Producer Damian Marley, ‘Cant Breathe’ is surely one of Kabaka’s greatest pieces of art to date.
Cant Breathe, depicts a painful and stressful situation many face living in a polluted system, which suffocates the betterment of the people. Kabaka Pyramid lyrically connects with the listeners throughout the single making sure the pain of residing in such a system resonates within the listener. With a powerful message throughout the song, he made sure the lyrics in the chorus struck our heart.
Can’t Breathe can be streamed via Soundcloud at http://bit.ly/2qNw5fQ and downloaded from all major digital outlets including ITUNES and SPOTIFY
