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PRESS RELEASE: @EladGideon Captures “Wile Life” In New Video

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Recording artiste Elad Gideon, who recently released his single ‘Wile Life’ on SoundCloud, is set to release a music video for the song. The video was shot with the assistance of upcoming director, Shevoneese McFarlane in St. Andrew and Portmore. Elad explained, “The music video comes in the form of a short film. It captures the wild spirit of my single ‘Wile Life’, and highlights the different sides of Jamaica.” He further outlined that the video follows three characters on an adventurous journey. He shared that he was inspired by old movies such as ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘The Town’; “My music video has a similar feeling, but comes with a twist.”

The ‘Wile Life’ artiste is also working closely with his band D’Kreation and his own recording label R-Magedon Republic that he co-owns with childhood friend, Christophe Wesley. The artiste and budding entrepreneur is also preparing to start his promotional runs and tease his single ‘Gringo Style’ which he describes as a ‘spin off’ from ‘Wile Life’. Elad Gideon has also produced singles such as ‘Just Life’ and ‘The Worst’ which will be released later this year.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Get To Know @DAngel_Music

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The Dancehall Diva D’Angel needs no introduction to many. While she has kept eyes glued to her, and brought the energy in her performances over the years, there are still those who may not know a lot about the artist born Michelle Downer. Get familiar with her below and share your thoughts in the comments section. And so!

1. What are the 5 words that best describe D’Angel?

Happy, Fun loving, Kind hearted, Hardworking, Resilient.

2. Who have been some of your influences musically and otherwise during the development of your career?

I admire (Singer) Diana King for her great musical ability and even more so we are from the same community. I also look up to (Deejay) Lady Saw who has paved the way for me as a female Dancehall Artist. My mom is another who is my tower of strength, and she has been a great supporter throughout my entire career. Finally, my son Marco Dean who is the driving force in my life.

3. What’s the process like for D’Angel when creating music?

When it’s time to get creative, I think about real life issues and write songs that people can relate to worldwide. I don’t just write from my personal issues, I also draw ideas from others who are going through different issues.

4. What’s the Dancehall scene like overseas compared to Jamaica when you’re touring?

When I’m on tour, I’m meeting and performing for people from different ethnic backgrounds. The differences are few but in the end, they mutually love and embrace Reggae and Dancehall music.

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PRESS RELEASE: Spookie (@BrainTear_Music) Prepares For Promo Tour!

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Dancehall recording artiste Spookie is preparing for his highly anticipated promotional tour to Jamaica this summer. The Jamaican born, UK based artiste will arrive in the island on the 2nd of August 2015 for a two week visit to promote his singles ‘Hurt it up’ and ‘Cah Tek Wi Life’.

Both singles have been receiving great reviews and air play in Jamaica, the wider Caribbean and the UK. With over 41000 views on YouTube since the official video release for ‘Hurt It Up’, Spookie has seen tremendous growth in his fan base. He shared, “I have fans from countries such as Panama, Germany and Suriname just to name a few and it keeps growing”. Spookie is delighted with the reception he has been getting from the fans “The experience is pretty amazing, I have been booked on many shows and parties to perform my songs and it’s fulfilling. I feel as though I have pleased my fans and that’s exactly what I wanted to do,” he added.

Though his trip to the island will be a short one, Spookie will spend his time completing several television and radio Interviews, street promotions, performances at several parties and meeting with other producers with the hope of recording his next hit single.

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PRESS RELEASE: @Marr_Reid’s Momentum Builds

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Reggae recording artiste Marr is making the necessary moves to improve his musical content and capture a wider audience. With his conscious lyrics and unique sound, Marr has been vigorously promoting his single ‘Stars of Wonder’ on the ‘Other Day Riddim’ produced by 10 Star Recordz and Kapreno Production. Additionally he premiered his video for the single as directed by Haynes Video Production and N.F.E Entertainment on Hype TV’s Up and Live recently.

Marr, who is originally from Old Harbour, St. Catherine shared “Everywhere I go, especially in and around Old Harbour, the fans love the energy of the single and they respect the fact that I used community members in the video as well”. With the support of his community, along with his single getting air play on stations like Suncity 104.9 FM and recently Fame FM, Marr’s fan base has grown tremendously.

In addition to these successes, Marr is gearing up to release his mixtape ‘Rebellution’ in July and continue into the summer with European promotions. He added that even though this is a new experience for him, he is enjoying it and is getting used to being a public figure.

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PRESS RELEASE: @SanityMusic Performed For Jose Marti High School!

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Upcoming artiste Sanity has recently performed at Jose Marti High School as a part of the Hype TV and Mi Shue Off Jamaica School Tour. The ‘House Party’ artiste performed singles such as ‘Nuh Trust People’ on the ‘Bad Indian Riddim’ by UIM Records and ‘She Find Out’ by Deadline Records to name a few.

The artiste who is set to release his video for ‘House Party’ shot by RD Studios and produced by UIM Records has been making moves to secure his place on the dancehall scene. “I am all about working with the best to achieve the best, I have a great team and I am confident that we will make the right moves” shared Sanity.

Often known as ‘D Sane 1’ for his lyrically content and his unique style, Sanity is eager to start his promotional runs after his video premiere on Hype TV this Friday. Sanity added, “This video was professionally done and it has a nice twist to it; I know my fans will love it”.

Watch the premiere of Sanity’s Video ‘House Party’ on Hype TV’s Up and Live this Friday, June 19, 2015 at 7:30 pm.

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PRESS RELEASE: @SanityMusic’s House Party!

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Dancehall artiste Sanity is set to release the music video for his hot new single ‘House Party’. The song produced by UIM Records on the ‘Top Class Riddim’ has been receiving high praises from the dancehall community; some are calling it the song of the summer!

This music video will feature cameo appearances from upcoming recording artistes such as Chedda, The Wizard, and members of Orange Hill Records. The video shot by RD Studios paints a very comedic and entertaining story of family life, with an unexpected twist. Sanity shared,”The journey to making the video was really a great experience. It is my first official video and so I went all out to organize it. It was hectic, but worth it.”

Sanity hails from Vineyard town, Kingston and has been doing music since 2008. His musical style can be described as ‘versatile’ and ‘melodious’ as it is heavily inspired by the dancehall, reggae, hip hop and R&B genres. Widely known for his confidence, charisma and lyrical ability, Sanity has worked and built relationships with top recording labels such as UIM Records, Renaissance, Deadline Records and Tuff Chin Records who now fully endorse his career. While working with these companies he has released other singles such as ‘Pocket Fat’, ‘She Find Out’, and ‘Nuh Trust People’.

Sanity shared that he believes his music will create waves in the dancehall beginning this summer. He is set to release of his EP ‘DSane1’ later on this year.

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