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Jamaica, Entertainment, The Release, TheReleaseJA, Music, Dancehall, Reggae, Video, TV, Hip Hop, Fashion, Tech, 13thStreetPromotions, 13thStreetPromo, PR, Press Release, CVM TV, Hype TV, TV Show

@21stHapilos Brings Their Top 10 Digital Chart To @TheReleaseJA!

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21st Hapilos Digital Distribution has partnered with Television Program, “The Release” to showcase the “21st Hapilos Top 10 Digital Chart“. The chart, formally known as “The Release Top 10 Chart”, is featured in the weekly Entertainment Program on CVM TV and HYPE TV.

Talisa Taylor, Executive Producer of “The Release” said, “Our initial chart showed local and International videos that were trending online but we wanted a chart based on facts,”. The “21st Hapilos Top 10 Digital Chart” features songs that have high numbers of sales, downloads and streaming on 200 different platforms including Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, Tidal, and d’Music by Digicel.

“The Release” is an entertainment and lifestyle Television Program that is featured on Hype TV and CVM TV. It showcases new releases and reviews in entertainment including new Artistes and Music; new trends in Food and Fashion; and new Technology.

CVM TV 

Premiere: Fridays 9:30 pm

Repeat Time: Saturdays 10:00 pm

HYPE TV: Tuesdays 8:30 pm

Repeats: Thursdays and Saturdays 6:30 pm

– Jamaica: Flow 390 / Telstar analog 84 + Digital 584 / Logic One 730

Barbados: Flow 107

St Lucia: Flow 134

St Vincent & The Grenadines: Flow 134

– Antigua: CTV Channel 4

– Digiplay Channel 703

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Jamaica, Soca, Music, Invaders Steel Orchestra, Steel Band, Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad, Blog, CGR Jamaica, 13thStreetPromo, 13thStreetPromotions, Jamaica Carnival, JA Carnival, Caribbean Airlines,

The @iFlyCaribbean Invaders Steel Orchestra Will Debut At Jamaica Carnival 2017!

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On Sunday April 23rd, Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra will make its debut at the Jamaica Carnival as part of the Bacchanal Carnival Band.
“Caribbean Airlines is all about connecting people and Carnival is an integral part of who we are as a region. From the moment you board a Caribbean Airlines flight, the festivity and authentic Caribbean experience begins.  We are delighted to share the sounds of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s oldest steel bands, Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra*, with the people of Jamaica,” stated Alicia Cabrera, Senior Marketing Manager, Caribbean Airlines.
As part of the visit to Kingston, Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra will welcome arriving passengers on Saturday, April 22 at Norman Manley International Airport. “We are looking forward to giving Kingston a special musical treat, when we entertain passengers on their arrival at Norman Manley International on Saturday. We are also excited to appear on the road as part of the parade on Sunday, and showcase the infectious sound of Steel Pan, with the Revellers” said Michael Dinchong, Managing Director of Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra.
In addition to featuring Steel Pan at the Kingston Carnival, Caribbean Airlines also supported Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism “Carnival in Jamaica” initiative with marketing promotions in Fort Lauderdale and New York. The Airline’s “Jamaica Wanna Jam” events on Hollywood Beach, Fort Lauderdale and at Green Acres Mall, New York attracted hundreds of prospective travellers and four lucky winners, won trips to Jamaica to experience carnival. The Jamaica Tourist Board and the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association partnered with the airline for the promotion.
Caribbean Airlines offers daily flights from Trinidad and Tobago, New York, Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Kingston, Jamaica. There is also daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Montego Bay and three flights per week between Toronto and Kingston.
Jamaica, Soca, Music, Invaders Steel Orchestra, Steel Band, Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad, Blog, CGR Jamaica, 13thStreetPromo, 13thStreetPromotions, Jamaica Carnival, JA Carnival, Caribbean Airlines,

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Jamaica, Deejay, Dancehall, Khxos, TheKhxos, TheKhaos, TheOfficialKhaos, Dopamine, Press Release, Blog, 13thStreetPromo, 13thStreetPromotions, Music

@TheKhxos Changes Name, Sets To Release Debut Album.

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Khxos (previously Khaos) is one of the more versatile new Artists to surface onto the scene. A Songwriter who fuses Reggae and Dancehall with a hint of R&B and Pop mixed with a unique voice, Khxos’ vocals alternate between rugged boasts and smooth tones with such lyrical and melodious prowess not seen from the average Reggae Artist. Khxos has made strides in 2016 towards mainstream with his debut EP, “Deception”, guest appearances, and a slew of videos by Videographer, Sean Alaric.

Khxos spent parts of his early life in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica where he learned to love music from his family and surroundings before moving to the States in his teenage years. Although he is regarded as a new artist, Khxos has been underground for the last 4 years creating a fan base from Jamaica, the United States, UK, and Canada to name a few. He has made some of his biggest strides in 2016 with the “One Dance (Remix)” that featured Recording Artist/Comedian Andrew Trabass which amassed over 3 million views on YouTube. Earlier that year, Khxos released the “Deception” EP which was produced by Class One Music and featured Khxos’ single “One Touch” which spread like wildfire throughout the mainstream airwaves last year.

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@TheScribz Presents: “The Struggles Of An Upcoming DJ” (A Rant)

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Through my years of being a Disk Jockey (DJ), I have gone through a lot. From being criticized for my DJ skills, to embarrassing myself by not knowing how to properly handle the equipment, I’ve dealt with hypocrites i.e. those who support me but never want to see me better myself, Promoters who don’t want to pay me because I don’t have the big name yet and more. Nevertheless, this is a short synopsis of my struggle to make it to where I am now.

Words by DJ Scribz

I started out making simple Mixtapes (CDs) and playing on Online Radio Stations. This is how I’ve managed to get my name out there, and develop my craft. Through Online Radio, I was able to play on a number of Stations live, and with that I’ve gained fans. From there I’ve worked on building a fan base who’ve supported my Mixtapes no matter what I’ve released. Although this was helping me to get my name out, I was not making anything from it but with the help of a few fans who’ve held “Drink Ups”, I would get a few bookings. While these bookings were mainly utilizing my name to get a buzz for the “Drink Up”, they were deemed profitable in the end and I was never paid for my time, not even given a stipend to get me back home. From this point on I’ve started to realize how hypocritical and selfish people are as they moved on to having more successful events, and never reaching out to me to be a part of them. I’ve helped them in their start, now I’m a non factor to them once they’ve made it. Life goes on though, there are those who can properly pay me for my time and effort or help get my name out there, but would rather use “friendship” as a reason to not do so.

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Jamaica, Dancehall, Blog, 13thStreetPromo, 13thStreetPromotions, ZJ Liquid, Don Corleon, Don Corleonie, Vybz Kartel, Black & White, MIA Productions, Press Release, Music, Caribbean, H2O Records, Gaza, World Boss,

@ZJLiquid Unleashes New @IamTheKartel Album, “Black & White”!

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Popular DJ and Producer ZJ Liquid has released the long awaited Album from Dancehall Artist, Vybz Kartel. Titled “Black & White“, features 13 hits that were produced by Liquid himself, and famed Producer Don Corleon. The tracks however date back as far as 2003, a time when Liquid’s H2O Records was established, and include “Hello Moto”, “Dem Bwoy”, “Mother In Law”, “Life Me Say”, “Fix Up”, and “Live Your Life”. The Album name is based on Kartel’s change in physical appearance over the years.

“When I decided to venture into Production, I had my objectives lined out and I was determined to make my mark in the Music Industry. Over the years, I had the opportunity to produce a few of Vybz Kartel’s hits which I have now compiled into an album,” said ZJ Liquid. The Album saw a March 10 release, and is currently distributed on all major Digital Media outlets by 21st Hapilos.

ZJ Liquid also shared that this album will give the general public a better understanding of who he is as a Producer as many fans tend to pay more attention to his DJ persona. “Many fans see me as a DJ first and Producer after. They know I am in Production but they are not aware of the altitude to which I take it. This Album will help them to recognize what Instrumentals were produced by me as well as which of their favorite Vybz Kartel tracks I’ve produced over the years,” shared ZJ Liquid. “Since its release, I have been receiving a monument of positive feedback. The fans have been supportive, and have been sharing the project on various Social Media platforms,” he added.

ZJ Liquid is optimistic that the Album will climb the charts both locally and Internationally.

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Jamaica, Soca, Caribbean, Linky First, Black Ryno, Dancehall, Blog, 13thStreetPromotions, 13thStreetPromo, ShannyDeLioness, Music, Soca Monarch, Jamaican, Carnival 2017, Carnival, Rock & Come In,

@LinkyFirst3: The Jamaican Soca Artist To Watch!

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Carnival season is in full swing here in Jamaica, and the Socaphiles will be wukking up and wining all day and night. One particular song will be given multiple spins, but what many will not know, is that it was done by one of their own…

Words by ShannyDeLioness

Yes you heard me right, we have a full fledged Jamaican Soca Artist! While we’ve had Dancehall/Soca/Calypso collaborations over the years by the likes of Beenie Man,  Konshens, Spice, and of course you all know of the late Legend Byron Lee and his Dragonaires, and the timeless Fab 5 Band, this Artist has taken his talents and determination and became the first to make it to the International Soca Monarch finals! His name is…Linky First!

Born Jason Henriques, Linky First has been blowing up the airwaves in Trinidad & Tobago and the rest of the Caribbean with his hit single, “Rock & Come In” on the Ruffin produced “Liming Riddim” since its release last year. He has since followed up with “Control It”, “X6”, “Doctor”, and “Naked Pon The Road”.

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