Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Gave A Stellar Performance In Aarhus (@FondenVoxHall @jamlinkintl)

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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry @ Voxhall in Aarhus, DK (photo by Steffen Joergensen)

On April 12th, iconic roots reggae entertainer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, gave a stellar performance at Aarhus’ Voxhall in Denmark. The event also featured the Mad Professor who is a Guyanese dub music producer and engineer known for his original productions and remix work. Both men were well received by patrons who came out in their numbers, filling the venue to capacity.

Though this was a track show, as oppose to a live band event, Lee Perry, the man considered to be a genius by many and certifiably insane by others, did not disappoint. He worked the program as if he was being backed by a big band. The audience could not get enough, rocking and singing along with him as he led them through decades of hits.

This event was presented by Voxhall, Jam Link International and Caribbean Kitchen.

TEAM JAMAICA BICKLE LAUNCHES PENN RELAYS SEASON IN JAMAICA

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Team Jamaica Bickle

As part of ongoing preparations for the annual Penn Relays, Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) recently launched its 2016 season at a private reception held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Monday, March 21. A twenty-member team traveled to the island to the annual ISSA/Grace Boys & Girls Championships, which ran, March 15-19 at the National Stadium, before hosting the launch the following Monday.

Among the guests were: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon., Ruel Reid; Mr. Ali McNab, representing the Minister of Sports, Culture and Gender Affairs, Hon., Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; Mr. Ryland Campbell (former CEO, Capital & Credit Merchant Grant); Mr. Christopher Barnes, General Manager, The Gleaner Company; Dave Johnson and wife Jane Bunting, UPENN and from the Inter School Sports Association, (ISSA), Dr. Walton Small and Mrs. Coleen Montaque.

In bringing greetings to the audience, Minister, Ruel Reid, spoke of his admiration for the organization and the work it’s doing and wished for its continued success.

TJB’s Special Guest, Stephen Drummond, Esq., who is based in New York, presented a check for USD $10,000 to the organization. He also announced a major financial boost by his law firm, DRUMMOND & SQUILLACE, PLLC to Herbert Morrison (of which he’s an alum) to provide free lunch for one year to the entire student body.

Now in its 22nd year, TJB has over the years formed numerous strategic partnerships to support not only athletes but the schools from which many of them hail.

Support for athletes at the annual Penn Relays Carnival, held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, includes, meals, transportation, booking and coordinating hotel accommodation and chiropractic care.

Having had the distinction of being the first Jamaican/Caribbean sponsor at the Penn Relays, TJB opened the doors and consequently the very lucrative Diaspora and mainstream markets to mega brands such as Grace Foods, (now title sponsor), Jamaica Tourist Board, VMBS, LIME, Digicel, Jamaica National, Western Union/GKRS Money Services, Caribbean Food Delights, Golden Krust, Tower Isles and others who now participate or have participated in the three day carnival, gaining exposure to the over 115,000 spectators on hand and millions more through the NBC Saturday national broadcast. This year the organization welcomes on board,Philadelphia International Medicine (PIM). They will provide two sports medicine physicians to assist with the care of the athletes.at the Penn Relays, Saturday, April 30,

Dervan Malcom, host of Power 106 FM and the extremely popular “Diaspora Live” Program was presented with the Team Jamaica Bickle Award for using that platform to give the Diaspora a greater voice.

The Penn Relays will be held, April 28-30.

Reggae/Dancehall Artist Millitant Gears Up For A Successful Summer (@millitantmusic)

00 - Millitant cleanMandeville based artist, Millitant, who was recently signed to Whatage Music, is anticipating a great summer. Having spent the first quarter of 2016 doing a lot of street and online promotion, coupled with the time spent in studio working on new music, Millitant believes that he will begin to get some real recognition for his work by the summer season.

His recently released track, “Jam World,” has just started to get true support from various international selectors (persons may stream the track on Millitant’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNUh9MWdgpM). Additionally, be on the lookout for a new song entitled “what is dis” on the Just Believe Riddim from ODB Records and Blakkwuman22 Music.

Here is a link to purchase Millitant’s EP: http://tinyurl.com/gomd4kq.

New Soca Release: T Nak – Psy-Soca-Cotic

PSY - SOCA - COTICFox Productions Music presents the official release of “PSY-SOCA-COTIC” performed by T Nak. When your boss refuses to give you your day off to go carnival and cause madness just tell him 1… I’m a feter… 2… a bachanalist…but before you do that we advice you have a second job as a back up !! Song written by Junior ‘ T Nak ‘ Charles. Mixed and mastered by Lashley ‘Motto’ Winter – Hot Pot Riddim produced by Fox Productions Music. This song will definitely be a road march runner up this year!! Listen via Soundcloud:

An Introduction to D.O.V.E. Muzik Family (@NegoHights @ras_idre @PrincessKazayah @RasArcane @wadadahii)

Dove Muzik FamilyD.O.V.E. Muzik [Development of Vital Energies Muzik] is a Chicago Reggae Recording Label, Studio & the name of our Live Band. D.O.V.E. Muzik was founded by Tzaddi Wadadah-I circa 1983. Presently D.O.V.E. Muzik is led by Tzaddi Wadadah-II on it’s musical mission to create VITAL ENERGY in music for the edification of people all over the earth in need of vital energy. D.O.V.E. Muzik features vocal recording artists such as Nego Hights, Princess KazaYah, Ras I-dre, Ras Arcane, Tzaddi Wadadah-I, Wadadah-II. Our featured musicians are Ras Rahpre, Ras Shango, Ras Mandingo and I X who have played together for over 25 years.

First of our vocal artists we have Princess KazaYah with the voice of an angel mesmerizing us with soothing sounds & harmonies causing automatic “feel good” vibrations and thought provoking meditations. Her music is one of a kind and is a blend of RnB, Gospel, Roots-Reggae, Lovers Rock & Dub.

Next is Ras I-dre singing with vigorous flow and sweet melodies bringing an array of dynamic lyrics to our ears and not to mention good vibes to make you move through his music. With Ras I-Dre’s deep history in the dance halls of Kingston Jamaica his music is heavily influenced by Dancehall-Reggae and Roots-Reggae genres.

Ras Arcane on the other hand is a breath of fresh air with his fusion of Hip Hop, EDM & Reggae styles leaving you in awe and wanting more. Ras Arcane’s lyrical flows will have you listening very keenly to his voice. His delivery is impeccable.

Nego Hights “the Warrior” chanting with high energy and truth on his tongue and as his mission to remind all of us of the upright living [livity] required of us for the benefit of all human kind. His messages are potent with information that brings awareness to all our surroundings. Not to mention his fiery warrior style blended with the Reggae & Dancehall genres.

Tzaddi Wadadah-I aka “Fatha T” the elder and original founder of D.O.V.E. Muzik brings forth the true vibes of the original reggae from the foundation, the King’s music, which is missing today in many aspects. Fatha T has been very active in reggae music since the late 1970’s. Being one who has hosted shows with the likes  Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs and more is a veteran of Reggae music and a Chicago Reggae icon. He is helping to mold a future for the upcoming youths of D.O.V.E Muzik’s label and is manager of the band.

Finally Wadadah II as the leader, dub organizer, as well as DJ and engineer/producer of D.O.V.E. Muzik’s label, he draws his inspiration from the Almighty Jah to empower and word his singing. Wadadah-II adds a very spiritual element to the group on a whole through the music. Roots Reggae & Dub Reggae as well as Nyahbinghi chanting is what Wadadah-II manifests.

Of the musicians, on saxophone is Ras Rahpre. He has fused reggae with indigenous Ethiopian music, Jazz and other genres which brings a sweet sound of elegance & grace to the music. His creativity and experience allows him to generate glorious vibrations from his sax edifying your being in ways unimaginable.

Ras Shango on the keyboards and percussion. Just as he is named “Shango” so he is. Shango the ancient African principle of storms. You find Shango whether on keys or on percussion flashing lightning and clapping thunder, brightening every step of the music in rhythm with our souls.

Ras Mandingo plays the drums. Playing the drums since the early 80’s Mandingo is skilled to a perfection when striking his drums. He has played many styles of drumming such as Reggae, Cumina, Nyahbinghi, Ethiopian music, Congolese music, Latin, Middle Eastern & more. With his diverse exposure his drumming becomes very versatile. Him being the foundation of the music has a great ability in keeping all of our members together with his rhythm.

And from the planet Sirius we have I X. Having been playing the bass guitar for decades and playing various styles of bass, he has a very profound way of fusing his creative energy with the bass’ life force. In reggae music the bass is a fundamental and corner stone piece to the whole equation of the sound. I X will move your body and rock your soul while sending you on a bass trip to outer space and it is a guaruntee that you will be lifted.

This combination of vocal artists & musicians forms a dynamic blend of flavors with a strict order of Roots and Culture added into the equation to feed you who listens with vital musical vibrations & energies needed throughout everyday life. We call it, “the musical healing.” The music will not only make you dance and move to the groove but also edify your mind. We are sure you will leave feeling satisfied and most of all edified.

The first song published by D.O.V.E. Muzik’s record label was “Sentimental Girl” written by the True Democracy reggae band circa 1986. D.O.V.E. Muzik has now in the 21st century published locally & globally music for Nego Hights, Princess Kazayah, Ras I-Dre, Ras Arcane, Brando, Antonio Reid, Ganja Baby Productions, Tzaddi Wadadah I & more. With more works always on the horizon be prepared for D.O.V.E. Muzik’s vital energy to come and scoop you up on a vibes train with the music so necessarily needed in this day & time, also for the on coming generations.

Download EPK: http://www.mediafire.com/download/j747ec5z22s1vtb/DOVE+MUZIK+EPK%282%29.zip

Ethiopian/Swedish Soul Artist Pays Tribute To Jamaica’s Legendary Singer Toots Hibbert

00- Daniel Lemma & Toots HibbertEthiopian/Swedish soul artist, Daniel Lemma, teams up with Scandinavia’s top-ranking reggae musicians, Hot This Year Band, to release his 7th studio album. The result is a collection of 10 timeless songs performed in various classic Jamaican styles, ranging from Ska and rock-steady to roots Reggae and rub-a-dub.

The first single and video entitled “Mr Hibbert,” pays tribute to one of the heroes and founders of Reggae music, the legendary singer Toots Hibbert, as well as the golden era of Reggae music he has come to represent.

The song, as well as the forthcoming album, is mainly produced by Patrik ‘Partillo’ Alexandersson who has previously produced tracks for Collie Buddz, Lutan Fyah, Yellowman, Chronixx, Jah Vinci, Jaqee and many more. The full-length album, Common Ground, will be released on April 27th 2016.

SUPER CAT SET TO DELIVER FIRST OUTDOOR NEW YORK FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE IN OVER 15 YEARS

00-supercat-Dancehall DJ Super ‘Don Dadda’ Cat, considered one of the greatest deejays of all time is set to deliver his first New York area outdoor music festival performance in over 15 years. The ‘Don Dadda’ will headline the 3rd annual Oracabessa Festival on Memorial Monday May 30, 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. The announcement was made by radio jocks Dubb Master Chris and DJ Roy of Irie Jam Radio, WVIP, 93.5FM.

Other performers booked for the Oracabessa Festival include ‘Gully Gaad’ Mavado, ’Mr Smooth’ Ken Boothe, Nesbeth, Vershon and Soca King Mighty Sparrow.