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Kratos, Jamaica, 13thStreetPromotions

PRESS RELEASE: Kratos Promotes Dance Competition

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With the song “Tip A Di Rifle” doing extremely well, Dancehall artiste Kratos has decided to step up the promotion with a female dance competition. The objective of the competition according to Kratos is to connect with his growing fan base. “The female population has been representing Kratos and I am doing this mainly to connect to my audience.” The deadline for submission is Saturday April 2, 2016 and all contestants have to do is to submit a 1 minute video dancing to the song “Tip A Di Rifle” to kratosdancecompetition@gmail.com .

Contestants are asked to submit their contact information and photo along with the video. All videos will be uploaded to Kratos Black Eagle Facebook page and the video with the most likes will be the winner of the competition. The winner will be getting USD $200 along with a signed T Shirt from the artiste. The winner will be announced on April 18, 2016.

When quizzed about the competition, Kratos had this to say, “My publicist and I sat long and thought about a campaign to work on and we decided to do a dance competition for the ladies. The song is geared towards the female population and they are loving it, so really we are doing this for them.”

The song has been getting tremendous acclaim in the streets and has been steadily rising on the airwaves. Kratos also shot the accompanying video for “Tip A Di Rifle”, which is in the final editing stage, so fans can look forward to a truly exciting video.

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Diary Of A Badman, 13thStreetPromotions

PRESS RELEASE: Diary Of A Badman Movie Hits The Caribbean!

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The movie – “Diary of A Badman” which won best narrative feature film at last year’s Jamaica Film Festival through JAMPRO, will host a private Movie Premiere/ launch on March 30th at the Carib Cinema in Kingston, Jamaica and in the Cayman Islands. The film has secured a theatrical run in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands under the Palace Amusement Cinema Company. The movie will be released March 30, 2016. The film will be touring in major cities throughout the US, Canada, and London. Starting with NYC on April 7th and then London May 26th.

Synopsis: He was her assignment. She became his diary. Detective Simone Williams, a Jamaican immigrant to the US, dreamt of working undercover on a high profile case. She finally gets her chance to go undercover in an attempt to catch a notorious drug dealer; Winston Bailey aka Bucky. She falls victim to his charming personality; compromising her assignment. Lines begin to blur as she gets in deeper. Over time, Williams develops a close bond with Bailey, and their loyalties are put to the ultimate test. The director; Diemiruaya Deniran, calls this film the Cleopatra Jones, meets Donnie Brasco and much more. What makes the film so unique is it gives the outlook on the entire undercover cop movie in a revitalizing way by flipping the switch from the cliché male cop role by having a female play the role. The New Yorker also stated that ‘Women of African descent usually don’t acquire these opportunities; with ‘Diary of A Bad Man’ it changes that status quo.’

The film consists of cast members mostly of Jamaican and African American descent; Jacinth Sutphin; Actress, Model, and Writer who was born and raised in St. Mary, Jamaica (Richmond), who plays the lead role of an undercover detective as Simone Williams. Prior to the film she moved to the states to pursue her acting career and was very enthused to come back to her country of birth to showcase her work in the acting and film industry. Douglas A. Robbs plays the role of Winston Bailey aka “Bucky” who is the target for the undercover operation. Douglas is a Crown Heights Brooklyn native; who really loves the Jamaican culture and people as well. Michael Thor Love, plays the role of Sergeant Putkowski who heads the undercover team and is excited to break into the Jamaican show business this year and to also embrace the culture and people. Other cast members include: Kyle Moore, LaTonya Grant, Levar Dawkins, Richard Bird, TJ Thomas, Kellen Wingate, Jamek Grigg, Robert Murray, and Tanya Thompson.

Based on the name; ‘Diary of A Bad Man’ it would be a concern for Jamaicans and persons of African descent that this film will be projecting a bad look on them, however Diemiruaya continues to explain that ‘This is art, and there are many ways to tell a story,’ he guarantees that when you watch this movie you will be blown away because in the film you get to see the bad guy in a different light; you however may not agree with his ways of achieving his goals but you will understand and may eventually agree to his cause of actions.

For further information, please email Deniran Films at Deniranfilms@yahoo.com

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Dandexx, Dandexx Music, 13thStreetPromotions

PRESS RELEASE: @DandexxMusic Wants Jamaicans To Remain “Confident”!

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Award winning Reggae Artiste Dandexx wants Jamaicans to remain confident. With the recent elections and a new leader in office many Jamaicans are just getting back to their daily routines. The Artiste has been promoting his newly released single ‘Confident’ produced by Wayne Brown on the Night and Day Rhythm. Dandexx said “This song is not linked to election but it fits the atmosphere. It encourages listeners to be confident despite any obstacle they might be facing”.

The conscious artiste started off the year receiving the award for Best Reggae Album by The Akademia Music Awards located in Los Angeles, California and now he is eager to create bigger waves in Jamaica. Dandexx has been receiving a positive feedback forhis music and received air play from several leading radio stations. He shared, “I love music; especially music that comes with a strong message for my fans”.

Dandexx whose real name is Kirk Brown is based in Los Angeles, California but was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He started making music in 1993 but did not get his break until in 2011, when he released ‘I Know You Not’ on the Human Rights imprint and ‘Fill My Cup’ which was produced by his brother Wayne Brown on his Di Next Generation Production WC Label.

Dandexx is now on a promotional movement and will be honoured at the Akademia Music Awards’ Gala in April as the winner of ‘The Best Reggae Album’ for his album ‘Soft Answer’ in January 2016. His music is currently played on major radio stations worldwide in areas such as Japan, Brazil, the United Kingdom and the United States. For updates on his music his fans can be followed on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DandexxMusic and through his website, www.dandexxmusic.com.

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PRESS RELEASE: @IQMusik To Release Video For “Carry On”

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Fast rising Reggae/Dancehall Artiste IQ is revelling in the success of his latest single, “Carry On”. The song has been getting such a good response worldwide and the artiste has decided to do the accompanying video for his growing fan base. The video was directed and shot by Tripledose Visuals, and this marks the first official video to come from the team. The cool hills of St. Ann and Clarendon served as backdrops to this visually stimulating masterpiece, bringing the words of the song to life. “We wanted to incorporate a natural vibe so we worked with the elements. I am not for doing the typical, I want my fans to see something different and see me marvelling at some of the Island’s most beautiful, hidden scenery. It is just a different setting, which the average Jamaican doesn’t see every day in a video” said a vibrant IQ.

The video is set to be released worldwide on the 22nd of March, 2016. The song itself has been creating waves both on the local and International market. Africa and the Caribbean region especially have been giving a lot of positive feedback and “Carry On” has been a favourite amongst many noted Radio Deejays. “I am just happy with the overall love that I’ve been receiving and it can only get better from here.”

Tripledose Productions boasts credit for the production of the Riddim. Titled One Step, the Riddim features other artistes such as Jah Vinci, Turbulence, Fantan Mojah, Zamunda and more. Fans of IQ can look forward to his upcoming performances at the Melrose Kite Festival on Good Friday and “Alcoholism” in St. Ann on March 19. He will also be performing his single “Stay With Me” which features Amanda, among other songs.

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PRESS RELEASE: @SielleMusic Collaborates With @DuttyPaul On “Easy Mistake”

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Toronto based chanteuse, Sielle, has collaborated with Sean Paul on her recent release entitled, “Easy Mistake”. Laced under a heavy dancehall crossover rhythm, Sielle’s silky voice delivers smooth lyrics, melodies and harmonies.  Interwoven throughout the record, Sean Paul rides the rhythm with catchy hooks and verses. The synergy between Sielle and Sean Paul is a chemistry designed to make a world hit.

Produced by hit-makers, Matthew “Esco” Thompson; 957 Muzik and Smokin Acez Media, “Easy Mistake” is an appealing tune that will have the summer buzzing.  The song, written by Sielle, captures a love story based on a couple engulfed in a steamy relationship. Captivated by her man, Sielle wants to make amends. But she must move on, because love becomes a burden.  She knows that loving him is such an easy mistake, yet Sean Paul tries to sway her direction. Easy Mistake is a record that most people can relate to.

From the age of 5, Sielle has been trained in classical music and attended performing arts schools. Her passion for music led her to produce, write and perform, honing her own sound. This has allowed her to claim a presence across different genres of music to include pop, reggae, folk, classical, opera, and R&B.

Growing up in Little Burgundy, Montreal and being exposed to a plethora of cultures, Sielle is bilingual and sings in French. She has performed at Nappa Valley’s Bottlerock Festival 2014 and in 2015, where Jim Peterik featured her on hit song Eye of the Tiger.  She also did Montreal Reggae Festival two years in a row, smaller festivals and clubs throughout Canada. Previously released songs, include Little Girl, Change You, Runaway and Together which was penned by the legendary David Pack of Ambrosia.

Although Sielle’s sound is characterized as alternative soul; this collaboration has allowed her a chance to tap into her Jamaican roots to deliver a masterpiece.  “I want to touch people with my music, my music is a dairy, what I feel, what I have been feeling throughout my life,” explains Sielle with hopes of changing lives through her music.

However, working with Sean Paul on “Easy Mistake”, has had a major impact on Sielle.  This collaboration has allowed her to go into her Jamaican roots with all of her life’s experience as an artist to deliver a masterpiece.  The goal is to propel into the international market that is ready to accept another musical star named Sielle.

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Ibo fire, Jamaica, Reggae, 13thStreetPromotions,

PRESS RELEASE: @RealIboFire Has Been Selected!

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Recording Artiste Ibo Fire started off the new year on a high with the release of the “Can’t Wait Remix” alongside Nicha B from St. Kitts. Through a mutual associate, Foxxlink of 12 to 12 Productions a connection was made between Ibo Fire and Nicha B and the rest is history. “The link came through my road manager Foxx; Nicha B sent the song to him and Foxx called me up. Wi meds the song with studio engineer Prince Villa at Krush Proof studio alongside Paul Mullings, CEO of 12 To 12 Muzik and we worked until we were happy with the results” Revealed Ibo Fire. When quizzed about the collaboration with Ibo Fire, Nicha B said, “Ibo Fire did a great job on this track, by fusing the reggae vibes with the Soca vibes. He is a really good Artiste and very easy to work with; I took the time out to listen to all his tracks from the Gateway EP, and it was exceptional and equally uplifting, so of course I selected him to work with.”

“Can’t Wait Remix” was first premiered by Kurt Riley on Fame FM radio and became an instant favourite there and other radio stations in and out of the Caribbean. With the Carnival season in the air both Ibo Fire and Nicha B are confident that this song will be a big hit. Both artistes are looking forward to working again very soon on some new joint projects, as a matter of fact, a new collaboration is already in the making. Ibo Fire is gearing up for some local and overseas shows early this year, he also released “I Can’t Pretend” and urges fans to look out for that song as a lot more is coming from the Reggae sensation.

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