Protoje Releases The Official Video For “Can’t Feel No Way” (@Protoje)

PROTOJE VIDEOWhen Protoje unexpectedly dropped the Tracker John MD produced “Can’t Feel No Way” single on June 1st, fans everywhere embraced the track with great fervor.

The energetic song from his latest project, Royalty Free Side B, which Protoje released for free download via his website www.Protoje.com, is the first to receive the music video treatment.

Filmed in Los Angeles and Las Vegas during his spring west coast tour, in between weekend sets at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the video shows Protoje rocking out in the California sunshine, celebrating life and success, despite the frustrations that can often be experienced within the music industry.

Director Yannick Reid shares his thoughts on the video treatment:

Can’t Feel No Way is sonically all about happiness and fun, and when approaching the video, that’s the feeling I wanted viewers to have. California has always been a location that projects blissful happiness so it was perfect for the song. The track drives pretty hard, very close to my favorite genre of hip hop, so in creating this video I enjoyed making it, not just as a director, but also as a fan. Click here or on above image to watch the video.

Tickets Now On Sale For The 2016 Aarhus Reggae Festival

00-ARFJam Link Intl. the association behind the Aarhus Reggae Festival, in collaboration with Voxhall, the venue the fest is being held at, has announced ticket prices for the 2016 staging of the event.

Though they are still in the process of confirming acts for both shows, Jam Link made public, last week, the different price points for entering and enjoying this year’s festival. As was done last year, the organizers will once again have a dancehall night (to be held on September 23rd) and a reggae night (to be held on September 24th). So far they have shared that Danish dancehall artist Pharfar will be one of the performers on the 23rd while the One Love Marley Band, based in Aarhus, will be one of the bands playing on the 24th.

Entry for dancehall night is 90Kr while reggae night is 165Kr. Tickets can be purchased via the following link right now.

Dancehall Night: http://fondenvoxhall.dk/koncerter/aarhus-reggae-festival-live-dancehall/

Reggae Night: http://fondenvoxhall.dk/koncerter/aarhus-reggae-festival-preserving-reggae/

Nat & Elo Promotions Now Accepting Bookings For Karamanti In France

2016 Karamanti France TourKaramanti will be performing in France for the first time this coming September. Her appearance in that country is a part of her 2016 Euro tour, titled, Music With Substance Tour, made possible by Jam Link International. She will be doing a series of interviews and live shows in and around Paris from September 1st through to the 20th.

In addition to her presentations in France, Karamanti is also expected to play in Germany and Denmark. Unlike her previous European appearances, the Music With Substance Tour will be a predominantly Reggae tour with only a few dancehall tracks added to the show list. Patrons can expect to hear songs like “natty nah grow” which seems to be a favorite by Reggae lovers in France (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ROlCZu-4wMg); “Domestic Abuse,” “Gye Nyame” and even “right now” which was recorded for Phamily Productions back in 2011.

Persons wanting to work with Karamanti while she is in France may use the contact info on the attached poster. Another option is to send an email to her label at blakkwuman22@gmail.com.

Click the following link to download some of the songs Karamanti will be performing on the Music With Substance Tour: http://tinyurl.com/j8byedh

Spice Concoction Brews “The Movement” for Laura Lisa and Skinny Fabulous (@SkinnyFabulous)

the movementVincentian soca star Skinny Fabulous teams with Grenadian sensation Laura Lisa for the new Spicemas hit “The Movement,” now available worldwide from all major digital retailers. The high-energy, power soca tune was penned by Laura “Laura Lisa” Richardson and Gamal “Skinny Fabulous” Doyle, and the song was released for the 2016 Spicemas season, Grenada’s annual carnival.

“The Movement” is executive-produced by Grenada-based Spice Concoction, headed by Angus Steele. Produced by Grenadian production house Rubato Studios, “The Movement” was organically created after Skinny Fabulous journeyed to Grenada to work with Laura Lisa, and this successful collaboration signifies a major step in her musical career. Listen song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfhQ7JcDvRE

Hip-hop duo, Stone & Robert, shares inspiring freestyle from their upcoming mixtape (@therapmartyr @1212peeg @PFCUTTIN)

00-stone n robertStone & Robert are back with their third freestyle off the up & coming “Us vs them” mixtape hosted by legendary DJ PF Cuttin. Stone & Robert are an alter ego group from Skanks & P General of Brooklyn’s Bankai Fam. The “Dropping Gems” freestyle portrays the dynamic duo offering knowledge for the misguided youth over the classic Mobb Deep instrumental, an additional stanza comes from fellow group member Shatike. Skanks is the co-founding member of the Brooklyn group & inked a deal with France’s Shinigamie records. Partnering with Kyo Itachi they released the “On My Side” EP by Bankai Fam & his solo LP “The Shinigamie Flowfessional” both to critical acclaim.

P General, was born in Barbados & emigrated to the United States in 1980 at the tender age of 3. His oldest brother, now deceased was a DJ and took a young P around with him to gigs exposing P to all types of music at a very early age. In 2007 P General showed an interest in writing lyrics to beats which led to his overall passion in becoming a hip hop artist. Look out for the Stone & Robert project which drops July 4th. 

Stream “Dropping Gems” freestyle via YouTube

UK Based Reggae Artist, Peppery, Shoots Video For His Latest Single, “Everybody” (@pepperyworld)

UK Based Reggae Artist, Peppery, Shoots Video For His Latest Single, “Everybody”Britain based Reggae/Dancehall artist Peppery has just wrapped up the shoot for his latest release, “everybody.” Recorded on the Just Believe Riddim from Blakkwuman22 Music and ODB Records, “everybody” is one of those songs that speak out against the selfish tendencies of persons, particularly within the entertainment industry, who covets their colleague’s achievements. As oppose to directly addressing those acting in a jealous manner however, Peppery, in his wisdom, decided to encourage the ones who are on the receiving end of this type of behavior.

In his song he says:
Hataz a pree you but a no you one
Dem no like you because you buy di new van
Some a dem wi grudge you for a few grand
A Gideon, put your boot on…

In an effort to capture the message of the track, Peppery created a studio scene which shows a fellow artist acting abominably towards him because of his recent musical accomplishments. Additional scenes include a conversation between him and his label mate, in which he is counseling his mate on the importance of staying strong amidst the haters.

Although all his scenes were captured in Manchester, UK, a few additional shots will be taken in Jamaica before editing begins. The song “everybody” can be downloaded here: http://tinyurl.com/z45ulye

The album “Conversations” by Ky-Mani Marley & Gentleman is now on iTunes (@MaestroMarley @gentlemanmusic)

ConversationsMusic can be a great form of conversation, a giving and taking. Ideally it fosters deeper connection and communication between two musicians. The value of such a conversation lies in mutual recognition and appreciation – with the quality dependent on how much one is willing to share with the other. And this is one reason why the title of the album by GENTLEMAN and KY-MANI MARLEY says so much in its simplicity: “Conversations” is more than a collaboration, more than a combination.

The pair have shared a lot together – all 14 tracks on the album are audibly influenced by personal dialogue, tracing the interaction of ideas and feelings. Like all good talks, the “Conversations” by GENTLEMAN and KY-MANI MARLEY are an invitation to listen and explore. Purcahse on iTunes