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PRESS RELEASE: @PayAttentionJA to host Hip Hop ‘Eutopia’ in New Venue

Posted on March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 by swadedavillain

Kingston, Jamaica’s premier Hip Hop party and artiste showcase series, Pay Attention, is set to take things up a notch with its next staging on Saturday, March 28, at its new venue – Eutopia, above Burger King, on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston.

This upcoming staging of Pay Attention will be its 18th since its inception in April 2012. “We’re all grown up now,” says host and organiser, TSD. “We’ve entered into a marriage with Eutopia because they respect our vision and have the ideal venue for our audience.”

Among the improvements noted by TSD are increased space, more reasonably priced drinks and a dedicated smokers’ deck. As per usual, recorded music will be played by Inztinkz and Deadline Sound, while the featured performers are Koro Fyah, Vindon, Imije and Scotty & The Dreamkillers.

Admission is $1,000 at the gate, while presold tickets are $600. Ladies will be granted 2-for-1 entry until showtime at 10:30 p.m and gates open at 9 p.m.

For more details, follow @PayAttentionJA on Twitter or ‘like’ the event’s Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/PayAttentionJA.

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PRESS RELEASE: @OutstandinJLuga, Promising Artist For 2015 Releases New Single

Posted on February 27, 2015 by swadedavillain

Upcoming recording artiste J-Luga has released a new single called ‘Pop Down Body’. J-Luga believes this song brings the kind of high energy needed for 2015. He shared, “You can expect J-Luga to be one of the most prolific, hard-working, explosive and most recognizable rising artiste in Jamaica for 2015”.

Currently signed with ‘Prolific Records’, J- Luga is a Dancehall/Reggae artiste who lends himself to genres such as Hip Hop and Techno music. He has worked with producers such as ‘Owayne Weir’ from ‘Plug Socket Records’, ‘Kuger’ from ‘Drop Di Bass Records’, ‘Jeff Thompson’ from ‘J&G Records’ and ‘O_gzi’ from ‘Double O.G Entertainment’.

To describe his style of music J-Luga used the words high energy, hard core, witty, melodious, catchy, lyrical, and interactive. He added, “My style of music is very addictive to all who listens with an open mind.” His first major single ‘Santa Wine’ was released in December 2014 and had earned him much airplay on Hot 102, Irie FM, Suncity Radio and Hitz 92 FM.

When asked about his inspiration surrounding his music, J-Luga shared, “As an artiste and also an individual I find motivation through the struggles I have faced in my life, the real people in and around my circle, the social commentary, negative and positive aspects of everyday living and last but not least the Creature who extended life to us all daily.”

J-Luga is set to shoot and release the video for ‘Pop Down Body’ soon.

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NEW VIDEO: @PayAttentionJA Highlights – Jan. 31, 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by swadedavillain

It was a night of excellence at the 1st staging of Pay Attention for 2015. Featuring Five Steez, Jane Macgizmo, Rseenal and Gully Cash, patrons were entertained by the talent showcased and witnessed another rise in Jamaican Hip Hop. Held at the C&C South Beach, we get concert footage courtesy of Vision High Filmz. Stayed tuned for the next staging! Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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@KLASLifestyle Interviews @PayAttentionJA

Posted on January 30, 2015 by swadedavillain

It’s that time again to PAY ATTENTION and recently KLAS Lifestyle got a chance to Interview some of the players in the Pay Attention series. Hosted by Garth Williams, Rappers The Sickest Drama (TSD) and Rseenal were featured guests. Here they spoke about Jamaican Hip Hop and how the culture differs from their American counterparts, Jamaica opening up to accommodate the movement, the Pay Attention event and artists making strides to carry the culture across the globe. A good listen here and for those who aren’t familiar, head out to the C&C South Beach (South Beach Cafe) on January 31 and witness the movement in all its glory. Check out the Interview below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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@PayAttentionJa PROMO: @Sef_Jo Interviews @Rseenal

Posted on January 29, 2015January 29, 2015 by childoflaluna

“It is time for us to push the creative boundaries and let our masterpieces speak loudly for itself in some classic, timeless, ageless manner.”

Jamaica is home to a musical culture that’s quite diverse in nature as displayed at the #PayAttention concert series. Regular patrons should know that after a short hiatus the show will be back on Saturday, January 31 at C&C South Beach, 2 Brompton Road.
Pay Attention - January 31 (Back) Rseenal is ready to perform a Hip-Hop laced set & he explains why as we caught up with him to ask about his 2015 plans.

Q: You’re a #PayAttention veteran, how exactly does it feel to be hitting the stage after the short break? [July 19th being the last staging of the show]
A: For the opening act after the break, to hit THAT stage means to set the precedence: upholding the highest standard all others must follow hereafter. This is a great task.. rather, a noble task in the local Jamaican Hip-Hop community, that must reassure the rest of the world of Jamaica’s Rap relevance. It is a worthy force to be reckoned with because the First Coast movement is fully active and greater is yet to come!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZHS_IkNDw0

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@PayAttentionJa PROMO: @Sef_Jo Interviews @GullyCash

Posted on January 26, 2015January 26, 2015 by childoflaluna

“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.