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PRESS RELEASE: @MagnumDancehall Season 7 Auditions

Posted on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by swadedavillain

It’s that time again where some of the best upcoming deejays in the island take the trek to audition for the annual Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall. Now in its 7th season with Skatta Burrell, Miss Kitty and Professor Nuts returning to their judging positions, this looks to be another exciting season filled with lyrics from great competitors. With the 2nd audition commencing on Saturday November 23 in Ocho Rios, check out the Press Release and schedule for upcoming auditions below.

MKQ judges excited to see the talent in sav for Season 7 — MKQ judges excited to see the talent in Savlamar for Season 7

PRESS RELEASE

MAGNUM KINGS & QUEENS TOUCH DI ROAD – OCHI NEXT

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has returned for its 7th season to bring hard-core vibe and energy to local TV and is preparing for auditions, set to take place in five locations across the length and breadth of Jamaica. Deejays and Singjays who are trying to establish themselves in the field of Dancehall and Reggae are encouraged to come out to the various auditions and impress the resident Judges: Scatta Burrell, Professor Nuts and Miss Kitty.

The Magnum team passed through the Western town of Savannah-La-Mar last Saturday for the 1st stop this season.

2nd Stop: Ocho Rios

Magnum Kings and Queens then heads to Ocho Rios on Saturday November 23 at Island Village.

3rd Stop: May Pen

Following Ocho Rios, Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will head to May Pen on Saturday November 30 for its third audition at Tolans Total Gas Station.

4th Stop: Portmore

The second to last audition for this the 7th season of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will be on Sunday December 8 at Portmore Town Centre. Over the last six seasons of the competition Portmore has shown big support for the competition.

Final Stop: Kingston

The fifth and final audition for Season 7 will be held on Sunday December 15 in Kingston at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre.

All auditions begin at 9AM sharp and end at 3PM. Participants who are unsuccessful at one location have a chance to try again at any other location. This year, all auditions are open to spectators who want to get a sneak peek at the talent.

At the end of the 5 auditions, the judges will then deliberate and select the best 28 contestants (14 Princes and 14 Princesses) to perform at the Live Shows. The Magnum Top 28 will be announced to Jamaica on two live shows to be aired on TVJ starting Saturday January 11, 2014.

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Guest Blog: @ShannyDeLionessBlog – Marley Twists by @Virgochyktessie

Posted on September 28, 2013November 23, 2020 by swadedavillain

During the height of my Installation season (a.k.a “Pretty Season“) I noticed I was having difficulty managing my hair. Usually when it gets this way, I give it a break and opt for protective styling. My first choice is usually a sew-in but this time I decided to research some other options for protective hairstyles. One “new” discovery was Marley Twists.

I didn’t know anyone who tried this style and my regular hairdresser has no clue what they are, so I ruled it out and settled for “Patra” braids.
Last week though my friend Wade (who knows my obsession with Hair & Beauty) reintroduced me to the Marley Twist concept when he introduced me to hairstylist Teresa Simpson (@VirgoChykTessie). My interest was sparked and I pondered getting them!

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PRESS RELEASE: @PayAttentionJA: August 17, 2013 @SouthBeachCafeJ #2

Posted on August 6, 2013August 5, 2013 by swadedavillain

PA August 17th Front

No Choice But To Pay Attention

Kingston, Jamaica: There will be no choice but to ‘Pay Attention’ as Club Indulge at South Beach Café comes alive on Saturday, August 17 with the return of Kingston’s premier Hip Hop party and showcase. Local Hip Hop artistes, Five Steez, Nomad Carlos, Sons of Liberty and Shermon Dadz will be hitting the stage while music will be provided by Resident DJ, Inztinkz, and Fatalic.

Pay Attention’s Public Relations Manager, Raquel Allen, says, “Like each event we do, this one is set to be the biggest and the best. We are re-introducing drink specials and offering a 2-for-1 deal for ladies before showtime. As usual, we will have our DJ’s providing the latest and greatest in local and international Hip Hop, and patrons may enjoy the intense energy inside Club Indulge or have a relaxed vibe on the open-air deck outside.”

Hip Hop artistes in Jamaica have been receiving more exposure, both locally and internationally, in recent times and Pay Attention is partly responsible for the most recent surge. Allen says, “We are proud to present another action-packed show on August 17 with a line-up that features undoubtedly some of the best local Hip Hop talent, and they have been blazing their own trails.

Five Steez developed a name for himself through his ‘Momentum’ mixtape series with New York-based DJ Ready Cee and eventually released his 2012 debut album, ‘War for Peace’, which received excellent reviews online and in magazines. Nomad Carlos has also been rising for some time and his efforts culminated with two mixtapes in 2012 – ‘Live from Yard’ and ‘Me Against the Grain’ – both of which were hailed as remarkable by Hip Hop blogs and publications.

Sons of Liberty, a 6-member group of college students that has brought dozens of paying patrons to prior stagings of Pay Attention, will be delivering from their debut mixtape, ‘Escape Theory’, which was released in June. Shermon Dadz, another long-standing member of the local Hip Hop community, will also be performing music from his debut mixtape, ‘Life of a Dadz’, also released in June. Gates open at 9 p.m. and showtime will begin at 10:30 p.m. Admission at the gate will be $600, while presold tickets are being sold for $500 at Nanook Enterprises, 20 Burlington Avenue, and Gambling House Recording Studio, 21 Haining Road. Ladies are 2-for-1 until showtime.

Follow @PayAttentionJA on Twitter and visit http://www.facebook.com/payattentionja for more information and regular updates.

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GUEST POST: @Acmatic – Almost EP Listening Session (@Shanny_14 x @LGrandison)

Posted on April 24, 2013 by swadedavillain

In preparation for Acmatic’s upcoming release of their “Almost” EP on Thursday, Shana Reid and Leethan Grandison stopped by Big Yard Studios to participate in a listening session. Even though they arrived late, they’ve managed to get a taste of what’s to come from the crew.

Songs Heard:

“FOCUS ON MY RIDE“

SR/LG – Expected to be a club banger. Beats reflecting what you can expect for your regular Friday night out. The beat also gives you a groovy vibe to just have fun…it will move you on the club floor.
“Focus On My Ride” is echoed at regular intervals, vocalist Phillip “King Lopo” Lopez says its all aimed at what you want…I think the focus is just fun! Lol.

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Tracklist: @Protoje – The 8 Year Affair

Posted on January 17, 2013January 16, 2013 by swadedavillain

To start the year off right, Reggae star Protoje will be releasing the follow up to his very successful debut album. Titled “The 8 Year Affair“, it will feature production from Don Corleone and guests include Romaine Virgo, Toi, Chris Watts and Tessanne Chin. Check out the tracklist below.

Protoje – The 8 Year Affair

01. The 8 Year Affair

02. I & I

03. Kingston Be Wise

04. Hold You Now

05. Someone Like You feat. Tessanne Chin

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