From crafting to Hip Hop projects to being a part of Hip Hop events in Jamaica, the good people over at ArkHouse Music are now stepping in the world of Podcasts. With their pilot episode of the “ArkHouse Sound Podcast“, Rapper Nomad Carlos and David “Enco” DaCosta are featured guests and they speak about the making of Nomad Carlos’ “Distants EP”, Tinashe, Mortal Kombat X, and BloodBorne. Hosted by SOS, tune in to this weekly Podcast series as they speak on Pop Culture, breaking down records, and many other topics. Check out the episode below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
This Friday (June 5th) bring your ears and good vibes to The Listening Party!
Enjoy a unique party experience filled with topnotch selections while hearing some of your favourite songs and discovering new ones. Jam to the banging presentations from the featured producers who are excited to showcase their creativity and skill in the art of beat making. There will be a fun clash segment, guest artistes will give freestyle performances and more.
Featured Producers:
★ GIARK ★ KING BIGGS ★ SARANGETTI ★ SAWANDI ★ TAKUNDA ★ KIMANI SMITH & ROEL ‘THE RIDDIMISIST’ POWELL ★
On the Mic: Runkus, KRAY-Z, Jovi DiPree, Dr Pleasure & more!
Admission: No Cover
Hosted by: dBURNZ
Music by: STAMMA
The Listening Party is a novel and interactive event for music lovers, partygoers, producers, artistes, musicians and DJs, all in a chill environment.
In preparation for the upcoming “Turn Up” event on June 13, Innovo Entertainment recruited the skills of Fatalic Sounds for a quick promotional mixtape. Featuring a mix of EDM, Hip Hop and Dancehall selections, the DJs ensure you get a taste of what’s to come. Get your glowsticks ready, and prepare for an awesome time! If you’re unaware of the event, check out the promo post here. Check out the mixtape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
This therapy needs no per hour charge. Today’s new music comes from High Tunez Gang member, TaZz. Titled “Back To My Therapy” with a militant sounding production by DopAntBeats, TaZz speaks on his mission, his crew, being the father of his style and wanting to punish those who steal it, and feeding his family. This is the first single off his upcoming “Product Of My Time” project. Something to smoke to and possibly crack a few skulls. the track’s artwork is a piece from Taiwanese/American Visual Artist, James Jean. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
#TurnUp was inspired by the genuine admiration of Trap music by my peers and generation at large. Innovo is focused on celebrating the evolution of Jamaican culture, which is heavily driven by globalization. My generation grew up on MTV and BET so it’s no mystery why our tastes are similar to those in the United States, especially those in the middle to upper class socioeconomic category. I was at an event last December and it had about 90% patronage between the ages of 20 – 40. When the DJ started to play trap music, the entire venue erupted into a choir. I asked one of the young ladies singing the songs word for word if she would go to a trap music event. She sharply said while shaking her head, “That can’t happen! The only genre niches in Jamaica are soca, dancehall and reggae! “That will NOT work.”
That motivated me to create a new environment and to be the leader of that community. It’s evident that the organic market demand is there, but the vision to meet that demand in a spectacular way isn’t present. Innovo means “Innovate” in latin so instead of being dismayed I knew this response meant it was time to strike. I have seen this happen a few more times at Ribbiz during Kamal Bankay sets. Just look around, almost every time you hear someone under 25 singing, humming or playing a song from their phone, it’s trap music. I don’t believe in following blindly in order to meet the status quo, because anybody who ever made history did the opposite.
#TurnUp will focus on the hip hop arm of Trap and also the EDM arm of Trap with dancehall remixes to tie it in. #TurnUp features the talents of Fatalic Sounds whose trap segments could lift an elephant (Soundcloud.com/fatalicsounds) , Acmatic whose EDM sets carry you on a trip to space (soundcloud.com/acmatic) and DJ Stamma (Soundcloud.com/djstamma) who has the element of surprise at hand. #TurnUp is an entertainment package for $2000 that includes drinks, goodies for the clients and will be at Club Eutopia (Upstairs New Kingston Burger King). I want it to remain a surprise, because it’s better that way! A mixtape will be available at innovoent.tumblr.com in the last week of May so our clients get a spot-on preview of what to expect at #TurnUp. We only want the best for the clients, namely the Innovo Club. We know they deserve it.
It’s all about the trophies today with Trinidad’s Jimmy October dropped his latest single. Titled “Winning” and produced by Anson Soverall, Jimmy celebrates all his success, thanks the supporting cast, and ensures he’s here to continue winning. With a catchy hook and banging production, Jimmy may just have another hit here. What do you think of the track? Play this at a high volume. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
