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PRESS RELEASE: @DMedzMusic Embraces Success with “Champion”

Posted on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 by swadedavillain

Recording artiste D-Medz has caught the attention of the masses with the release of his single, ‘Champion’. The song, which is a part of a six track EP titled ‘Empower’, has even won the praises of the foremost black conscious international organization, the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). D-Medz added, “I have been receiving a lot of positive feedback for this single. For which I am extremely grateful.” This passionate 26 year old artiste, reigns from the town of May Pen in Clarendon. Previously a Dancehall artiste, D-Medz now believes that conscious reggae music is his calling; a calling that has resulted in the making of his greatest musical success, ‘Champion’. He shared, “This song is aimed at confronting the fast changing social trends that are challenging our traditional values”.

The release of ‘Champion’, has placed D-Medz high on the reggae charts, giving him many platforms to share his views. ‘Champion’ became number 1 on Stampede Street Charts, 13 on Ron Muschette World Reggae Top 20 Chart and 8 on Blacker Top 20 Video Chart. The song was also recently featured on several Jamaican radio stations including Irie FM, Hitz 97, Mello FM, Bess FM, Hot 102, Stylz FM, and the United Kingdom’s Vibes FM, Bang FM, Roots FM, BBC Radio 1 Extra and Beat FM. Fans have been going wild for ‘Champion’. One Facebook fan shared on D-Medz’s Facebook page, “Your song is really positive! Keep doing what you doing youth!” D-Medz is now preparing himself for a summer promotional trail in Canada to further highlight his EP ‘Empower’.

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PRESS RELEASE: Teejay Set To Perform At @ReggaeSumfest 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015November 3, 2021 by swadedavillain

Several Montego Bay based artistes will be featured on this year’s staging of Reggae Sumfest. Up and coming artiste Teejay is one such artiste who is eager to grace the stage for the second time. He shared “The first time I performed at Sumfest, I wasn’t actually booked but I was called on stage by my friend Ryme Minista and it turned out to be a great experience for me”.

Teejay will perform at Reggae Sumfest on the 16th of July which is branded as Dancehall Night. The event held at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay is set to deliver mind blowing performances from some of Jamaica’s greats. The artiste, who recently released his single ‘Real Hot’ produced by Good Good Production on the Liquor Riddim is also in promotion mode. Teejay shared that he is excited to perform this single for patrons at Sumfest along with his other singles including ‘Buss Head’, ‘True Friend’ and ‘World Come Down’.

Teejay is set to release the video for ‘Real Hot’ locally this week and reminds his fans to support Reggae Sumfest 2015.

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PRESS RELEASE: Gregory Isaacs’ Mural Service Planned

Posted on July 13, 2015July 13, 2015 by swadedavillain

The wife of the late veteran Reggae artiste, Gregory Isaacs, is set to reveal a mural for Isaacs on July 15^th 2015 in Downtown Kingston – between Charles Street and Orange Street. June Isaacs shared, “Gregory Isaacs is still very dear to my heart, and this is a way for others to remember him for his music, performances and songwriting”.

The ceremony will highlight the music and charitable work done by the veteran along with tributes from friends of the music fraternity. June added “this is slated to be a remembrance of all that Gregory has contributed to music and several communities; he was a great man that aimed to make positive changes wherever he went”.

The legendary Gregory Isaacs is known for singles such as ‘Night Nurse’, ‘Number One’ and ‘Hot Stepper’ just to name a few. It has been 6 years since Gregory Isaacs’ passing and his fans still very much appreciate his music. His foundation The Gregory Isaac Foundation was formed after his passing in 2011 by June Isaacs and was done in an effort to continue his charitable work.

The core focus of the foundation is child welfare and anti drug/violence messages which are highlighted every November – Drug Awareness Month. The main beneficiaries are the Walkers Place Safety, St. Barnabas Early Childhood Institute, Black Harmony Basic School and the National Council for Drug Abuse.

The unveiling of the mural for the late Gregory Isaac is set to begin at 4pm and end at 6pm.

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PRESS RELEASE: @DAngel_Music Brings Caribbean Heat To North American Fans

Posted on July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 by swadedavillain

The First Lady herself, D’Angel, has been creating waves on her present North American tour. It’s nothing new to us that the ever ‘Blazing’ D’Angel has been creating quite a buzz .She has taken to her stages high energy performances fused with lyrical content and her intriguing style. She recently performed at a Summer Day Rave concert in Philadelphia and Future FM’s One Year Anniversary show in New York City which are only two of the many shows she has lined up. Her other shows include, Tun up Thursdays in Washington, DC and Wifey vs Matey in Florida, just to name a few.

Her US fans have long requested the presence of D’Angel and have been turning out in their numbers to see the First Lady perform. She delivered some of her latest singles such as ‘Ramp Ruff’, ‘Gimmi Likkle More’ and ‘Come Get It’ but her older singles such as ‘Stronger’ and ‘Hot Gyal a Road’ had the female fans singing along. D’Angel who has performed on many major stages in Jamaica including Reggae Sumfest and Sting, just to name a few, has had many successes over the years. She is especially known for her high energy performances and her ability to command the attention of any crowd. She, has no doubt, brought this skill and energy to her North American shows and her fans love her for it. “This tour has been amazing and I have no problem performing. When I see the reaction of my fans to my performances I become energised and I want to give them more,” shared D’Angel. “I however can’t wait to go back home to Jamaica and share the same experience,” she added. The ‘Hot Gyal a Road’ artiste is expected to return to Jamaica in a couple of weeks for a promotional run along with making appearances on several Jamaican stages before returning to the US to complete her 6 month tour.

Her final show before her return will take her to Elks Lounge, Connecticut on July 11, 2015 for ‘D’Angel Invasion’.

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PRESS RELEASE: @Aljermic’s “Grey Smoke” Featured on @HypeTVJamaica!

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by swadedavillain

Recording artiste Aljermaine was recently featured on Hype TV’s The Release. His newly released single ‘Grey Smoke’ on the ‘Grey Smoke Riddim’, was executive produced by Wilford Thomas, with technical producers Norris Griffiths and Sanjay “Freeze” Pennant. Aljermaine shared, “The song came about after talking to my friends about relationships and I felt the need to project these issues in a song”.

The video for the single was also released recently and was directed by AJG Logan and is available on Aljermaine’s YouTube Channel. “This video is very vibrant and entertaining, it is definitely suitable for the single” added Aljermaine.

The 17 year old artiste hails from Manchester and is eager to enter the big stage with other artistes that have inspired his musical career.

Follow Aljermaine on Instagram @Aljermaine

Twitter @aljermic

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PRESS RELEASE: @BadGalBambi Releases “Standing There”

Posted on June 29, 2015June 29, 2015 by swadedavillain

Recording artiste Bad Gal Bambi has released her new single, ‘Standing There’. Produced by Stash Di Cash Records, the single speaks to the issue of infidelity in relationships and how Bambi deals with it. Known for her hit single ‘Bad Gal Forward’ which was produced by Ricky Blaze in 2006, and her work with the famed Spragga Benz and producers such as Jah Snowcone and Salaam Remy, Bambi shared that she is ready to take over!

Her unique sound and style are just a few things to look out for but Bambi shared that she is more than a new sound and a pretty face. She shared “I love Hip Hop, Dancehall and R&B, so I fuse them to create my ideal sound; I believe in being innovative with my music”.

Bad Gal Bambi who is based in Brooklyn, New York is now promoting in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean and hopes to visit the islands soon.