Four Grammy Nominations For Jamaica

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00-Luciano_10This year’s nominees – announced by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) – are The Cure by Jah Cure, Acousticalevy (Barrington Levy), Zion Awake (Luciano), Strictly Roots (Morgan Heritage), and Branches of The Same Tree by Ghanaian singer Rocky Dawuni.

Since the NARAS introduced the Best Reggae Album category (formerly known as Best Reggae Recording) in 1985, a Marley has been nominated on 17 occasions. They have won the category multiple times.

The Cure, released by VP Records in July, is the first nomination for Jah Cure. The album, which topped the Billboard Reggae Album Chart on its release, has to date sold over 10,047 copies.

Acousticalevy is also Levy’s first nomination. The acoustic collection of his biggest hits was released by Doctor Dread Presents, an independent owned by Gary ‘Dr Dread’ Himelfarb of RAS Records fame.

Zion Awake is the second Grammy nomination for Luciano. The album was released by VPAL Music and has to date sold over 1,054 copies. Luciano’s previous Grammy nomination was in 2002 for A New Day.

Olatunji and Machel Montano Collaborate On “Where I’m From” (@OlatunjiMusic @machelmontano)

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00- where Im fromMillBeatz Entertainment crafts its new carnival hit for soca stars Olatunji and Machel Montano with“Where I’m From.” 

The reigning Groovy Soca Monarch Champion Olantuji teams with the reigning Power Soca Monarch Machel Montano for this groovy soca gem, which debuted in the Top 100 on the iTunes Canada Reggae Top Songs chart, during its first week of release.

Produced by David “MillBeatz” Millien for MillBeatz Entertainment, the song was a rare teaming of competing champions, as Olatunji and Montano unite for the party anthem “Where I’m From.”

The audio-only videos have already racked up over 100-thousand views collectively on YouTube, and the track continues to gather steam as it propels all parties into the 2016 Trinidad Carnival season, where it is bound to stay atop fan and fete playlists for years to come.

Entrepreneurial Workshop & Rap Session Set For Mandeville, Jamaica

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Jonathan Savoy, 14 years old rapper (Photo by Matthew Williams)

Young people are our future, and with proper guidance, training and mentoring their natural God-given talents and creativity can be channelled to positive and progressive endeavours.

 Countrystyle Community Tourism Network (CCTN), in association with Young Women/ Men for Purpose (YWOP/YMOP), is unleashing the potential of our young people by organising a ‘Countrystyle Youth Entrepreneurial Workshop/Rap Session’ on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 9.00am – 1.00pm at the Mandeville Hotel, 4 Hotel Street, Mandeville.  The workshop will be facilitated by Dr Marcia Brandon, Founder and Managing Director of the Caribbean Centre for Excellence and Sustainable Livelihoods in Barbados.
 
Dr Brandon, a Jamaican who has been training entrepreneurs worldwide for the past five years, is a social entrepreneur, with expertise in NGO management & sustainability, business mentoring, youth entrepreneurship & youth development as well as partnership building and connecting. She has been lauded as a pioneer in youth entrepreneurship development globally.
 
Entrepreneurship, according to businessdictionary.com is ‘the capacity and willingness to develop, organise and manage a business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit.’ With ‘hands-on’ and practical exercises this workshop will prepare our young people for entrepreneurship as it will cover the mindset, behaviours and the characteristics needed to be a successful entrepreneur. 
 
Countrystyle Community Tourism Network/Villages CCTN/VAB) Villages as Businesses – an organization developed to give training, business development and marketing support to communities, is responsible for organising this entrepreneurial workshop. Diana McIntyre-Pike, Founder and President of CCTN/VAB, is world renowned for creating Community Experience tours, spreading the vision of economically sustainable communities and preparing villages to participate in Community Tourism.
 
To attend ‘Countrystyle Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop’, it is advisable that you register in advance. There is a contribution of only $500 per person to cover the cost of refreshments and workshop materials. For further information call 876-507-6326

Lt. Stitchie To Headline Reggae Special At Hootananny Brixton On December 27th (@HootanannyBrix @KingStitchie)

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20150526_125551On Wednesday, December 16th, Lt. Stitchie heads to the UK where he will kick off a three weeks tour. One of the major events on the tour will be his appearance at Hootananny on December 27th. Hootananny is a raucous music lounge located in Brixton, UK which serves up live music from Wednesdays to Sundays and sometimes in between.

Cecil Reuben presents Bank Holiday Sunday Reggae Special, with live from Jamaica, LT STITCHIE, dancehall DJ and vocalist, winner of the ‘Outstanding Male Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year’ award at Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards + TRUE IDENTITY + ALEIGHCIA SCOTT + SHERII VENDYER + MS SUNRIZE + GLEN SCOLEY + TUSUNIA backed by the Artist band + sounds JAHREVELATIONMUZIK.

For more information about this event visit: www.hootanannybrixton.co.uk

Marley Riddim Drops In Time For The Holidays (@OsujahRecords)

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marley for promo use onlyThe latest rhythm driven project from the Osujah camp is the Marley Riddim; a roots Reggae juggling featuring various Jamaican artists. Though the album will not be officially released until the New Year, the producer wanted to ensure that DJs can have the tracks to play over the holiday season. That being said, selectors can send an email to MJE to request a promo download link for the project; mariajacksonent@gmail.com.

Marley Riddim was created by Markel ‘Papa-Linkie’ Cole. Mixing engineers are: Papa Linkie, Fyah Flames and Jakob Harley. The executive producer is Osujah Records (owned and operated by recording artist, Lady Donna). Persons may stream some of the songs on the Marley Riddim here:

Jadakiss Album Release Party, This Sunday At Liv (@Therealkiss)

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00-Jadakiss600x350On Sunday, December 13, Jadakiss will be celebrating the release of his latest album, “Top 5 Dead Or Alive” at Liv Nightclub (4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach). Music will be provided by DJ Stevie J and Don P.

“Top 5 Dead or Alive” is the fourth studio album by American hip-hop recording artist Jadakiss. The album was released on November 20, 2015, by D-Block Records and Def Jam Recordings

Dre Island To Perform Live In Jamaica On December 12 (@Dre_island1)

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00-DRE-ISLAND-HIGH-RESReggae artiste Dre Island is gearing up for his first live show in Jamaica. The event dubbed, “Dre Island and the Jah Kingdom Warriors Live” is slated for Saturday, December 12 at Nanook, 20 Burlington Avenue. The young star has enjoyed a breakthrough 2015 which has seen him chart with singles such as On Time and My Love.

The Rastafari Way artiste has been getting rave reviews since his arrival onto the Reggae scene and has churned out hits including Hide Away which has gained him much admiration from peers and fans. Dre Island has also carved out a strong international following and was part of the Reparation UK Summer Tour alongside Chronixx which wrapped in August 2015.

The young Reggae artiste continues to shoot for the stars in 2016 and with the release of his latest single M16, seems to have his sights set on his target. M16 is the first single released off Dre Island’s EP/LP entitled Project Now I Rise which is expected to be released in 2016. The single has already begun to gain traction with good rotation on BBC 1Xtra Capital Xtra and BBC Radio 1 as well as local airwaves.

Dre Island’s first full live performance on Saturday, December 12 will be hosted by popular media personality, Debbie Bissoon. Admission is JMD $1000.