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INTERVIEW: @KingBiggsSOL x @InnovoEnt

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If you’re a listener of Jamaican Hip Hop, you might be familiar with the Rapper/Producer and now Entrepreneur Julian Morrison a.k.a. “King Biggs“. Affiliated with the Sons of Liberty collective and Equiknoxx Music, Biggs has made room along with his song writing and production for Innovo Entertainment. I’ve had the chance to chat with him recently about this new venture, his aims for it and future endeavors.

13thStreet: King Biggs, you’re known in the Jamaican Hip Hop circles as a Rapper, Producer and a part of the Sons Of Liberty collective, now you’re dabbling in a new venture. What is Innovo Entertainment?

KB: Innovo Entertainment is a brand that produces interactive entertainment experiences for adventurous and tasteful young Jamaicans. It will produce parties but that won’t be the flagship. New entertainment options such as fitness challenges, entrepreneur expos and events celebrating international culture will give people something else to do other than party. The ethos of Innovo Entertainment is the celebration of the effects of Globalization on 80s and 90s babies in Jamaica. Most of the events involve activities so patrons don’t come and stand still, they’re a part of something unfolding before their eyes.

13thStreet: What made you decide to start this venture? When was the idea brought into existence?

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PRESS RELEASE: @ProdiVOP876 Moving Forward, Never Backwards!

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Recording Artiste Prodi has rebranded himself into a progressive artiste. Since his rebirth, Prodi has released singles such as, ‘Hustlers Anthem’, ‘Kingston City’, ‘Never Leave’, ‘Circle Small’, Rat Poison, and ‘Love Me Like This’ just to name a few.

Not only has Prodi gained more fans, but he has also garnered the attention of the famous The Rolling Stone Magazine. In December 2014 Prodi was quoted in the Italian issue of the Magazine making reference to the release of his upcoming album, ‘Kingston City’. Additionally he made the announcement that the popular brand ‘House of Marley Headphones’ has agreed to use his single ‘Circle Small’ to endorse their products in a new campaign.

Prodi who kick-started 2015 with his performance at one of the most anticipated Reggae Festivals of the year, Rebel Salute, was well received by his fans. Before the show Prodi shared that “With the full family effort of The Most High God, Radikal Yawd and Yawd Movement, a performance will be brought to the table that no else can produce”, and he delivered!

Prodi’s first positive album will be released early this year

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PRESS RELEASE: Jamaican Publicist Represents Dancehall Overseas

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Publicist, Event Planner, and Entrepreneur Talisa Taylor has been added as one of the hosts on the popular international Dancehall Programme ‘Dancehall Connections’. The programme airs on CEENTV in the New York Tri-State area on Cablevision channel 1103 and also in Ontario, Canada on Roger’s Network Channel 684, Bell Fibe Channel 661; LINKTV on Oliver channel 45 in Portmore Jamaica and now on Hype TV Digital TV channel 11.3 in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties in Florida. Dancehall Connections links Dancehall content from all over the world in a one hour programme for its viewers.

“I am very grateful for this opportunity, there is so much going on in the Dancehall here in Jamaica and I am very happy to be given the chance to share this with other countries” shared Talisa. Talisa is known for her work with Subkonshus artiste Delus, Kym (formally Gaza Kym), and Prodi (formally Prodigal Son) to name a few. She is also the former senior producer of Hype TV in Jamaica. “Talisa is very easy to work with and she knows her content very well” shared Nigel Reynolds, CEO for Dancehall 360 Degrees, the umbrella Company for Dancehall Connections.

The programme recently featured Sting 2014, Stone Love Anniversary Party, and several interviews with chart topping artistes. “My segment in the programme is called Dancehall Review and I will be featuring a full review of all things trending on the Jamaican Dancehall scene” added Talisa, “so it’s about the fashion, the dance moves, the music and the personalities”.

Talisa is also set to release her own production on Hype TV in Jamaica called ‘The Release’ in February.

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PRESS RELEASE: Why Is @DelusDJ Afraid To Love Again?

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Recording artiste Delus has been receiving a lot of support for his single ‘Afraid to Love Again’. The single has also sparked much debate on social media from his fans about his personal life. ‘Afraid to Love Again’ speaks about his heart breaks and relationships and shows a more vulnerable side of the artiste.

He shared “the inspiration for this song was based on true events in my life. Most people who have been in relationships and break up because of infidelity can relate to this song”. The single, produced by World Union on the ‘Four Seasons Riddim’, came after the success of ‘Another Gal’ which was released in January of 2011. ‘Another Gal’ also spoke about infidelity in relationships but, if you follow the storyline carefully Delus released another single entitled ‘Mi Find Her’ in December of the same year; now he is afraid to love again!

The Subkonshus signed artiste has since released ‘Love Hates You’ produced by Broxton Music and let us not forget the popular ‘Gallis (From Birth)’ single by Blaqk Sheep. When asked about his present relationship status and the releases of these story telling singles he had this to say, “I honestly had not planned that these songs be released in any particular order; I guess it’s just musical destiny. As for my relationship status, I am sure my music will give you updates”.

Delus is set to release his EP in March 2015 and possibly the lady interest influencing the lyrics behind his singles.

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@PayAttentionJa PROMO: @Sef_Jo Interviews @GullyCash

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“Right now, I’d call my self.. the DICTIONARY for yaad[rap]” – 876muzik

#PayAttention returns on Saturday, January 31 at C&C South Beach, 2 Brompton Road.
Pay Attention - January 31 (Back)Without further deliberation, Gully Cash details exclusively how he intends to take the stage that very night!

Q: You’re scheduled to perform on the upcoming #PayAttention line-up, how exactly does it feel to be one of the first local rapper to hit the 2015 stage?
A: THIS! It’s seriously a great opportunity for me to showcase my talent as a solo act since Fo5ifth. So it really is a good look! I’m honored to be a part of the line-up knowing the body of work I put in since summer of last year… It really is proving that my hard-work and dedication is being acknowledged.

Q: What kind of a performance should core fans expect to see/hear on Jan. 31?
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PRESS RELEASE: “Say Di Weerd” With @JavadaMusic x @Konshens

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Subkonshus recording artiste ‘Javada’ is set to release

his new collaboration entitled ‘Say Di Weerd’ with Konshens on the ‘Fix Up Riddim’. The

release of the riddim, produced by ZJ Liquid’s H2O Records is eagerly anticipated.

“I am always using the slang “Say Di Weerd” so Konshens and I were in the studio

and I said it while talking and he said that’s going to be the song” Javada shared. Javada came on the scene in

2011 and was called “Loucrative” before he was given his present name by the Subkonshus CEO,

Konshens. The song is set to be released in the third week of January on I-Tunes.

He has since released videos for singles such as ‘Special Delivery’ and ‘Anything you

want’ and his mix tape entitled ‘Rude and Smooth’. When asked about his affiliation with

Subkonshus he shared, “I do get a lot of support from producers and deejays because of the

respect they have for my music and the music that Subkonshus puts out”.

Javada is currently working on his website javadamusic.com which will be accessible to his

fans in weeks to come. The website will feature news releases, give a-ways and new music.

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