Reggae Industry Insiders Encouraged To Join The Grammy

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

00-Grammy We are reaching out to encourage artists and other music creators in the Reggae community to join The Recording Academy®, aka the GRAMMY®s, as members. For almost 59 years, the GRAMMY Awards have been the only peer-voted awards in music. Black Uhuru received the very first GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.

Many of the most established Reggae musicians, producers, engineers and songwriters are already members. The Recording Academy wants to help ensure as many diverse artists in Reggae as possible can vote in the GRAMMY Awards Process. The deadline to join or renew and be eligible to submit music in the Online Entry Process for the 59th GRAMMY Awards is July 31, 2016. Eligibility Period for recordings released between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016.

Your voice is critical to ensuring the brightest stars in Jamaica are nominated!

Membership has many benefits:

Submit Music For Consideration and Vote (if qualified) in the annual GRAMMY Awards;
– Over 50% of all nominees and winners this year were artists on independent labels. The Online Entry Process (OEP) opens for record labels and members each July and closes at the end of August.

Connect online with a global GRAMMY community;
– Through http://www.GRAMMYPro.com, you’ll have access to content about “the business” of making music and a social networking platform for GRAMMY members only.

Advocacy on Behalf of Music Creators;
– Help support The Recording Academy’s important Advocacy work to fight for the rights of music creators around the globe.
Visit: www.grammy.org/recording-academy/advocacy

Your membership has an impact far beyond the GRAMMY stage! For requirements and the online application, visit: www.GRAMMYPro.com/join. Feel free to email The Recording Academy’s Senior Membership Manager, Yvonne Faison, with questions at: Yvonne.Faison@grammy.com.

Brian Holt Bio

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Brian 1 Brian H. C. Holt is the son of legendary reggae recording artist, John Holt. Born in Kinston 13 and raised in the Meadowbrook Estate area in Jamaica, Brian grew up with his dad, grandparents and half siblings. As was expected, he developed a love for music at a very young age. He remembers sitting in his living room as a child playing several LP and EP vinyl records for hours.

Although he was surrounded by music from birth, his official journey towards a career as a singer did not commence until he was about seventeen years old. By this time he was living with his mother in Connecticut, as his dad was back and forth between Jamaica and the United Kingdom. After school, Brian and his friends would go to a particular schoolmate’s house and take turns performing over various rhythms.

When he turned nineteen years old a friend of the family who was also a producer, heard him and invited him to the studio to lay vocals. He recorded a track entitled “I don’t wanna be there,” which was released in both Connecticut and New York. Despite the fact that the song was well received, Brian found it difficult to maintain a consistent career in music as he was also involved in other things. That being said, in 2015 he recorded and released two new tracks: one dedicated to his father, entitled, “lost dad” and a cover version of “lost love.”

Though he has not recorded and released a lot of music over the years, Brian remained visible on the live scene, as he was always performing at various events. His most recent major performance was at the 2015 Jazz and Blues Festival in Jamaica and his dad’s memorial, held in the same year.

Anyone wanting to work with Brian Holt may do so by contacting Whatage Music via email address whatagemusic@gmail.com or phone +1(876) 347-1766

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Bio prepared by www.mjent.net

Reggae Artist Chronixx to Debut in Japan (@ChronixxMusic)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

00_Chronixx_004+1 The fireworks for Mighty Crown’s 25th Anniversary have officially erupted, as the renowned International sound has tapped mega Reggae artist Chronixx to join the celebration with two epic concerts in Japan later this month! Slated for Osaka and Kawasaki, Chronixx and the Zinc Fence Redemption band will appear alongside Mighty Crown and Japanese Dancehall group Fire Ball. This is more than just a Mighty Crown milestone, as it marks the “Capture Land” singer’s spectacular Japan debut. From the looks of things, Mighty Crown and Chronixx’s impressive Japanese following couldn’t be more thrilled.

As one of the forerunners of Jamaica’s acclaimed “Reggae Revival,” Chronixx has been making extensive strides since his groundbreaking 2012 breakthrough. With a string of hits like “Smile Jamaica,” “They Don’t Know,” “Behind Curtain,” “Aint No Giving In” and many more blazing the trail, Chronixx is quickly solidifying his position as a bonafide Reggae star. Major appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and a Central Park concert catapulted the singer’s “Dread & Terrible” EP to the top 10 of the Billboard Top Reggae Album Chart, where it remained for nearly 1 year.

Chronixx’s “Dread and Terrible” tour has landed him, along with the Zinc Fence Redemption band, in places across the Globe. And now, the singer can add the massive Reggae music market of Japan to his growing list of credentials. Making a debut in Japan for Mighty Crown’s 25th Anniversary is an awesome way to show the valuable connection between Reggae artists and sound systems.

New Reggae Release: Peaceful Demonstration by Black Slate (@BlackSlateRegga)

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

506xNxblack-slate.jpg.pagespeed.ic.AUpaAxXzl7 Available since April 28, 2016 on all digital services worldwide is the album PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION by United Kingdom reggae pioneers: Black Slate. These ten tracks were recorded on the Caribbean island of Antigua and chronicle the journey the group has taken since its inception in 1972. After 40 years in the music business, the deep roots reggae band returns with their first full-length album released since the album SIX PLUS ONE in 1982. Peaceful Demonstration is released on the on TCD Records the label named for Tony, Chris and Desmond, the original members of the band founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom.

Each of the original members chose to take a hiatus from touring life to help raise their families and establish sustainable business ventures. Anthony Brightly remained rooted in the music industry, becoming a driving force in the advancement of Lover’s Rock and UK reggae in general through his work as a Disc Jockey, Club owner, Artiste Manager and event promoter, shaping airplay and artist growth both at radio and in the club setting. Chris Hanson has become a sought after mix and mastering engineer, adding his unique touch to thousands of songs over the past several years right up to the present.

Remaining involved in the industry outside of their band experience as Black Slate, these musicians have observed the global reggae music marketplace and have returned to the studio to present roots reggae with an echo from the analog, live off the floor recording techniques of the 1970’s infused with a modern roots feel, with lyrics that reflect the current landscape.

Order and preview now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/peaceful-demonstration/id1082928315

New Reggae Release: Nesbeth – Doing Me (@NesbethReggae @madness1616)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

nesbeth The recently released Wet Wax Riddim from Digital Vibez/Prizzmatic, features new music from Nesbeth, who is currently one of Jamaica’s rising stars. His song on the compilation is entitled “doing me” and as with his previous releases, this song shows his strength as a remarkable lyricist.

In the song Nesbeth says:
“A nuh just now so we stay from birth,
October the second so we balance inna earth,
we nuh weak we nuh chase every black woman skirt,
music fi life but a nuh every concert
we perform inna check the formula,
we nuh come ya fi loose we born winna,
tsunami storm inna ya cant keep we calm inna,
eat good food mek we stamina.”

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/digitalvibez/2nesbeth-doing-me?in=digitalvibez/sets/wetwaxx-riddim-digitalvibezprizzmatic

Which of the following is the best ganja song? (@kappomuzic @Mr_Williamz @RealHiawondah @ANDIITES @MikeyGeneral7)

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Over the weekend, the team at MJE/MJ Magazine got in a heated debate about which of the following herb track is the best. The argument got very heated as everyone on the team, some ganja smokers, some not, presented their points to support their choice. Seeing as though we were not able to select a winner, we decided to create a poll and put it to you the people.

LISTEN ALL SONGS HERE & CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW
Andi-ites & Hiawondah – Herb & Tea

Kappo – Sensimillia

Mikey General & Mr. Williams – Ganja Morning

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

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

D.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