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PRESS RELEASE: @ReggaeSting Officially Signs @RealGullyBop

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If you haven’t heard about the new sensation, Country Man, aka Gully Man, then you must be living under a rock. He is the overnight star that has risen to fame via a home video that was found to entertain the masses, and has since gone viral.

He also scored a hit record, Body Specialist, that is currently one of the most popular songs in the dancehall community. It should come as no surprise that the fast-rising entertainer is now confirmed for a major performance at Magnum Sting 2014.

Country Man is floating on cloud nine at the thought of being one of the most anticipated acts for this year’s show.

“Very proud to be at Magnum Sting this year. Right now, Sting a the biggest thing! Can yuh imagine a little man like a me a guh lift it up?” Gully Man said. “Mi a take it to them. Mi a bring it back the right way. No fight, no war, no taking things personal. Back inna the days a so we do it. Nowadays, dem a come wid different tings, me nuh inna dat.”

Country Man said he is about unity and to expect nothing but excitement and amusement. “When me and Ninja Man done wid Jamworld, all the bees them nah go have no wing again. See how Ninja Man bad? Him nuh half bad like me. See how Ninja Man have tune? A same suh me full a tune. So a me and him a light it up this year,” he said.

Country Man’s contract was finalised with Supreme Promotions this week validating that he is officially a part of the line-up on Boxing day.

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PRESS RELEASE: @Kym_Music Is Here To Stay!

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Kym Hamilton formally known as “Gaza Kym” says she is here to stay! The Dancehall artiste who is popular for singles such as ‘Teenage Pregnancy’ featuring the controversial Vybz Kartel and ‘Amen’ on the popular English Town Riddim shares that she is no longer hiding from dancehall music and she is ready to take what is rightfully hers. “Many deejays don’t support my music because of my disassociation with Vybz Kartel years ago but I am here to do music and I am here to stay” shared Kym.

 The ‘Nuh Behaviour’ artiste recently released her video for the single ‘Guns Out’ on the One Man Army Riddim, produced by New Elements Production and has been getting rotations on several radio stations. The single ‘Guns Out’ speaks about violence in the ghettos of Jamaica and urges the youth to do something productive with their lives. “I released Guns Out because of the stories I am hearing in the news about violence and I felt as though if change is to be made, it needs to start with us entertainers” shared Kym.

 Kym has toured in several Caribbean countries and has been getting great support abroad on international airwaves but when it comes to Jamaica, Kym argues that she is yet to see the full support. She added, “We have to stand for something as entertainers, especially us females; I do not want to sell my music through propaganda, I am here to let my talent speak”.

 The ‘Guns Out’ Singjay is also slated to release her new Dancehall single ‘Nuh Behaviour’ which she believes will create the buzz she needs in the industry. “Nuh Behaviour is a hardcore, bad gal song; it’s the other side of my music which I am eager to show” shared Kym.

 The video for ‘Nuh Behaviour’ will be shot and released in December, just in time for the New Year.

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PRESS RELEASE: @DevanoSoprano Takes Music To Africa And Guadeloupe

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He may be unknown to many in Jamaica; however the demand for this rising reggae artiste Devano is growing internationally with international trips to the African continent and also to Guadeloupe, in recent months and with his recent appearance on Jamaica’s leading morning television magazine program Smile Jamaica, Devano is continuing to remain calm and patient while writing and delivering quality music for his growing fan base.

Devano’s recent trip to the African continent saw him performing at the annual Club Mega Fest saw him being the youngest reggae artiste being invited to perform on the show alongside some of Africa’s top names as well as Jamaica’s Patra and Shaggy.

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PRESS RELEASE: @RymeMinista Confirmed For @ReggaeSting

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The name Ryme Minista may be new to some, but is prominent in the streets throughout western Jamaica.

The reigning underground king has been belting out hits in the Dancehall and is well known for taking jabs at fellow entertainer, Alkaline, with ‘diss’ records making the rounds on the Internet. The St James-based artiste’s sudden surge has impressed the promoters of Magnum Sting 2014, which led to securing his services early.
Ryme Minista has sturdy support from his hometown, Glendevon, Montego Bay, and is gaining respect as a hardcore lyricist.

Internationally-recognised deejay Mavado recently collaborated with the fast-rising star on the track, Kill And Get Weh. The track has garnered significant attention and is breaking new ground throughout the Caribbean and beyond. This has triggered a spike in bookings, with his debut overseas performance confirmed for Costa Rica.

Ryme Minista said he is now focused on his most anticipated appearance to date, Magnum Sting 2014.
“Look forward to a great show. At the end of the day, it’s all about music and entertainment. That’s what I intend to do at Magnum Sting, just give the best of me.
“Big up to all my fans for the support,” he said. His songs, Mad Mad Move, Killaz and Killaz,Like A Ball, as well as Siddung And Brace, are rotating with major impact on his expanding fan base.

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PRESS RELEASE: @IAmRickyCarty Releases New Video

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Controversial recording artiste Ricky Carty has released yet another video for his single ‘Happy Place’. The song which is produced by Bright Light Records speaks about Carty’s escape to his favourite place, making reference to ‘back road’. The single and video has been released recently and have generated much debate about Ricky Carty’s message about women. “I love the ladies so I have to sing about my happy place with the ladies; it has nothing to do with disrespecting the ladies because Ricky Carty is a ladies man” shared Ricky Carty.

The video was shot at the Mondrian Hotel at South Beach in Miami and it features Ricky Carty in bed with two ladies before hitting the showers. The viral video has nudity and passionate scenes between the ladies and the artiste however this time around he has decided to keep his clothes on. “This video is still very sexual but I am with new management now so it’s all about high quality videos and good quality music” added Ricky Carty.

Ricky Carty is now working with Donovan Thomas, the former manager of US hip hop mogul Dougie Fresh. The artiste came on the scene in 2013 with the controversial song and video ‘Gal Tek It’ which featured a fully naked woman performing oral sex on the young artiste. The video received over 20 million viewers on YouTube before it was flagged from the site and placed on over 50 other websites. He outlined “I will always aim to break my records and keep breaking barriers in this industry; I get a lot of fight from persons in entertainment but I am ready for anyone that comes at me, I am Ricky Carty and I am a star”.

Ricky Carty is set to make several television appearances to premier the television edit of the video.

Dirty Version can be found here.

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PRESS RELEASE: @Gage_Almighty @TommyLeeSparta @RymeMinista Prepared For Battle

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A major showdown is in the works for Magnum Sting 2014. Supreme Promotions has already secured four of the“baddest” stars that are presently shining in the dancehall space. Tommy Lee Sparta is signed off to bring “Bay Badness” to Jamworld, his sound-a-like, Gage the “walking gun” is also confirmed, Western heavy weight Ryme Minista has already been contracted leaving the self-proclaimed “youngest and baddest”, Alkaline to finalize by sealing the deal and proving himself on dancehall’s ultimate stage.

The Sting stage has been a testing ground over the years; this is where the biggest stars solidify themselves as icons and become leaders of the game. Participating in clashes, win, lose or draw gains respect and additional credit from fans across the globe: Shabba Ranks, Ninjaman, Supercat, Mad Cobra, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man and more recently Vybz Kartel and Mavado can attest to this fact.

This year highlights a new generation of stars, who are all ready for the biggest challenge of their careers. According to Tommy Lee Sparta, “Last year mi could easy well tek on Kiprich inna the clash but the accident and broke foot hold me back pon mi cotchy. Right now mi hear the crow them a cry, so them ready to die… some man a talk big, so them better can back it. Gage you better stay home, Alkaline you seh you a the youngest but we will see who a the baddest.”

Gage’s team shares the same perspective in relation to clashing. According to his agent, Cornelius Daley, “Gage a the walking gun, anything test dead. We nah back! Alkaline is just the youngest and foolest. Anybody put them foot cross dead, Tommy Lee, Alkaline anybody.”

Ryme Minista has been creating havoc from the Western region and is skyrocketing in prominence. “On the battle field you have to be prepared for anything that come cross. Anybody anytime, mi ready,” Ryme Minista answered, when asked about participating in a clash.
He is currently fully booked for the month of December, which includes his first overseas engagement in Costa Rica. He also has a hot new collaboration with Mavado titled, “Kill and Get Weh” that is already a hit in the streets.

On Boxing Day this new breed is among the most anticipated to hit the stage. They will be starring in prime time and will be in full gear at the place where the baddest rules, Magnum Sting.

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