Dancehall Artist Karamanti Explains Her Caution For Fame In New Song/Video”Why Rush”

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In 2013 after she released her very first full length studio album, Dancehall Retaliates, Karamanti was nominated as the best female solo artist by the Dancehall Industry Awards (held in the UK). The album also went up against Vybz Kartel and Mr. Vegas‘ records in the WINS Reggae Awards (powered by Reggae France) for Dancehall Album of the year. 

Subsequently, Karamanti kept on creating and sharing new music which were always met with adulation. However, despite the consistent extolment she always stayed measured in her promotion; taking deliberate steps to avoid too much attention. 

In a new freestyle song and video, she explains why she is cautious of becoming famous irrespective of her growing fan base. The tune is titled Why Rush and it was done spontaneously on the popular Riddim Rush beat produced by ZIP radio personality ZJ Rush. Karamanti‘s lyrics are as follows:

A one bag a talk anytime I and I and I and I links link up
Wholla dem know say mi bad so dem always a ask yo how yu no buss
Big woman ting me a tek my time I a write my rhymes and such
Music fi fun me a fulljoy di ride but mi affi ask why rush?

Is a question me ask
Again and again
Dem waa mi fi spark
And start set di trend
But what’s in mi heart
Dem don’t comprehend
I don’t waa get lost
And den loose myself

Mi ting well different
Mi naa pree money or fame dat a fi dem
Mi naa bow down fi di strength from no pigeon
Mi naa violate or split from mi fren
Jah Jah a mi start and mi middle and mi end
So anybody waa see me soar betta listen
A queen ting dis no hore or chicken
I shall walk true dat door but with him
But anyways listen 

Norris Man’s New Album “Deep Conversations” Is Out Now! (@TrainLineRecord)

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On May 20th Norris Man released his new twelve-track album titled Deep Conversations. Published on the Train Line Records label, the project has musical contributions from Real Mckoy, Sam Gilly, Dean Fraser and Dave Richards.

As the name in implies, Norris goes beneath the surface while addressing various topics, namely: man/woman relationships, social and spiritual issues. Click here to stream and download Deep Conversations from your preferred music platform.

“De Ranglin” Has Entered Both The New York & South Florida Reggae Charts (@Tadsrecord)

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As anticipation continues to build for Two Colors – the instrumental album by Dean Fraser and Ernie Ranglin – the lead single, De Ranglin, is rapidly becoming a constant on reggae networks worldwide.

The reggae tune, laced with dub undertones, was officially released on April 22nd by Tad’s International Record. It features Big Youth, whose presence on the track transports listeners back to an era when ‘dance did nice’; a time when toasting dominated dancehalls.

Confirmation of De Ranglin‘s early success came a few days ago when it entered Clinton Lindsay’s Foundation Radio New York Chart after having entered the South Florida Chart approximately three weeks prior. That said, for the week ending May 13, De Ranglin was #20 on the South Florida Chart and #26 on the New York Chart.

The relevance of this cannot be overstated, because in addition to being the longest running reggae chart in the United States, the placement of a song on Lindsay’s top 30 is usually an indication of that record’s ascendancy within the current music – specifically reggae – climate.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “DE RANGLIN”

Jamaica’s Ministry Of CGES Announces Labour Day Praise & Worship Concert

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Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has announced that the National Labour Day project on Monday, May 23rd will be the renovation of Mandela Park in Half Way Tree Square (Kingston).

After all the work is completed they would like the entire family to remain in the park for the Labour Day Praise & Worship Concert which will begin at 6pm.

Gospel ministers that will be performing are Kukudoo, Lubert Levy, John Mark, Oshane Mais, Levy’s Heritage, Sister Patt, Flavia Beswick, Rian Davis, Jody K and Minister Howdy. MCs for the evening are Markland Edwards and Nadine Blair. Admission is free for everyone.

Dancehall Artist Shaggy To Receive Honorary Degree In The U.S. (@DiRealShaggy)

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Reggae-dancehall artist Shaggy – who is known for his megahit songs Oh Carolina, It Wasn’t Me, Boombastic and others, as well as his philanthropical duties in Jamaica and overseas – is slated to receive an honorary degree from Brown University in the U.S. during its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 27 through 29, 2022.

He will receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree in recognition of his achievements in music, military service, and philanthropy.

Bling Dawg Will Be At ‘Mellow Mood Mondays’ This Monday, May 23rd

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Since he released his album ‘Elev8‘ in February, dancehall artist Bling Dawg has been engaged in an aggressive promo campaign. The veteran deejay is every where: on radio, TV, in the streets etc. working to ensure that everyone is aware of the record and is given the opportunity to hear its content.

His next stop will be at the weekly event: Mellow Mood Mondays, held at The Anderson (709 Northeast 79th Street) in Miami, Florida. On Monday, May 23rd Bing Dawg will be there to sign autographs, take pictures with his fans and promote the aforementioned project.

This Year’s ‘Capital Jazz Fest’ Ft. Musiq Soulchild, Deborah Cox & Chaka Khan (@MusiqSoulchild)

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The 29th annual Capital Jazz Fest, which is scheduled for June 3rd to 5th, will feature live performances by Faith Evans, Musiq Soulchild, Keyshia Cole, Common, Dwele, Deborah Cox, Chaka Khan and many more.

It will take place at Live! Casino & Hotel, located at 7002 Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover, Maryland. Tickets are available at etix-dotcom.