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PRESS RELEASE: @Elliven_Musiq Gears Up To Release “Destiny”

Posted on December 11, 2015 by swadedavillain

“Destiny” is the name of the latest song to be released by International Recording Artiste/Producer Elliven featuring veteran Artiste Jah Thomas on the Retrofresh Riddim. The song showcases authentic and retro styled Deejaying of the 70’s/80’s coupled with a unique and fresh sound of the present. The Riddim was produced by Elliven for his Record Label, Nap Musiq Productions. The official release date for “Destiny” is December 15, 2015 and will be distributed by distributing giants, 21st Hapilos.

Though unofficially released, the song has been getting positive reviews for those who have had the chance to listen to it so far. “I have very high expectations for this song, especially because of the uniqueness that it offers. Jah Thomas is a DJ that was more popular in the 70’s/80’s and I reached out to him because I wanted that retro feel. Trust me, you will all love this song especially authentic reggae lovers.”

An accompanying video for the song is projected to be shot in early February. As a part of the “Destiny” campaign, a promotional video, directed by Susan Smith of Powerhouse Filmz was released in November to keep the fans anticipating.

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Fans of Elliven/Nap Musiq can look forward to greater things to come from him and his Record Label for 2016. He added, “I will be releasing many new riddims, plus new songs like “New Day,” “His Majesty,” and “Trodding Souljah.”

“2015 was a wonderful year for me and I know 2016 will be a very busy one, with upcoming show dates to be announced, which include Jamaica Carnival and US/European Tour dates.”

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PRESS RELEASE: @SmoodFace Is Ready To Take Over The Industry!

Posted on November 28, 2015 by swadedavillain

As far as Producers go, Smoodface is definitely a name to be reckoned with. The Producer extraordinaire has been working tirelessly to establish a credible name for himself in the music industry. Originally from Jamaica, Smoodface migrated to the UK with one intention in mind, and that was to gain more exposure and opportunities through his music. He’s now teamed up with Glendevon Records, who saw his dream and decided to work together, to making this dream into a reality.

Smoodface bridges the gap between Reggae music and Pop music, creating something distinct and equally refreshing. With over 10 years experience in the business, he has delivered a string of hit charting music. His biggest success to date is getting his work playlist on one of the biggest Radio station in the UK, BBC 1XTRA. The songs that made their playlist include “Winter Swag” by Stylo G featuring himself and “Swag Tun Up” by Gappy Ranks featuring Russian, which was a great accomplishment for the producer.

Although he’s known widely as a Producer, Smoodface is also a noted Singer and Songwriter. His latest song “Make She Scream” has been doing tremendously well, especially on the International market and is gaining traction in the Caribbean as well. “So far I am very pleased with the responses that I have been getting, trust me it has been wonderful.”

The video for the single “Make She Scream” is doing very well and can been seen on local television channels such as Hype TV. For the rest of the year, Smoodface will be busy in the studio cooking up a storm to supply the demand for good quality production and music.

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PRESS RELEASE: @BassNectar And @Tiesto To Headline @ParadiseLostJam 2016

Posted on November 12, 2015November 23, 2015 by swadedavillain

Electric Dance Music (EDM) will revisit its Jamaican roots with Paradise Lost, Jamaica’s first EDM festival. Paradise Lost will take place at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Ocho Rios, Jamaica from March 10-12, 2016. “Early Bird” ticket sales begin November 17th at 10am EST for registered users of www.paradiselostjamaica.com and tickets will go on-sale to the public November 23rd at 10am EST. All tickets must be purchased through www.paradiselostjamaica.com or at select retail outlets as listed on the website.

Main Stage headliners will include Bassnectar (March 11) and Tiësto (March 12) with additional performances by; AlunaGeorge, Audien, Big Gigantic, Felix Jaehn, King Jammy, Lance Herbstrong, Natalli Rize, Zion I, with others to be announced. Casablanca Records will curate a luxurious Beachfront stage which will feature; Caroline D’Amore, Gazzo and Prince Fox amongst other Casablanca recording artists.

Jamaican and legendary Dub producer, King Jammy commented, “I feel great about EDM coming to Jamaica because most people don’t know it originated here. I am not just an innovator I am a fan and for my performance I’m going to perform never before heard tracks with a back-to-the future effect while mixing live on stage. I listen to artists like Bassnectar and it makes me feel good that the dream is still alive and being built upon by today’s talented artists.”

The pristine 135 acre at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in St Ann, will form the backdrop of Paradise Lost while offering camping and glamping in Tent City (which will be opened March 5th through the 15th). The location was chosen because of the natural beauty of the land, but more significantly its rich cultural history. St Ann is the birthplace of Bob Marley, Marcus Garvey, Burning Spear, and Shabba Ranks. It was there that Lee Scratch Perry discovered the Wailers (giving prominence to Marley and Peter Tosh). St Ann is also the burial place of Marley – who was laid to rest there in his family’s mausoleum.

Dub-Music will mark its 50th anniversary in 2016. The music form which was started in Waterhouse, Kingston, eventually led to a new form of music called “Electric Dance Music” – a phrase coined by Lee Scratch Perry, in June 2015. In speaking about the connection between EDM and Jamaica, Billboard wrote, “EDM DJs that dissect and otherwise manipulate their tracks while playing live are following an innovation established by the brilliant Jamaican engineer, sound system owner/selector, the late King Tubby. While working as a disc cutter for Duke Reid and using a two-track recording console, Tubby eliminated vocal and instrumental segments, sometimes stripping a song down to a single, thunderous bass line, which he embellished with echo and reverb effects, in a process called Dub.”

“Jamaica is the entertainment mecca of the Caribbean,” said Jason Hall, Deputy Director of Tourism, Cruise, Attractions and Events. “The island offers diverse festive options to both locals and visitors alike. Jamaicans the world over, are proud of our musical heritage. Our music producers and artists are inventors and trendsetters, with one such innovation being Dub Music (Dub-Step), the precursor to Electric Dance Music. The Jamaica Tourist Board is pleased that Caribbean Trans Media has seen it fit to bring the music back to its birthplace, Jamaica.”

Paradise Lost also offers exciting and fun-filled Spring Break activities including: beachfront camping and bonfires, boat rides, fireworks display, Parasailing, Banana Boat Rides and other activities. In addition, over 50 local and international vendors will create “Paradise Village”, a culinary hub. Paradise Lost is also proud to offer its attendees excursions to local attractions such as the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls, as well as a tour of St. Ann to include a visit to Nine Mile, Bob Marley’s birthplace and resting-place. Event partner and Paradise Lost spokesperson Jason Newman said at a recent press conference, “Paradise Lost will host 75,000 visitors ages 18-49 over the three day period, and as for the economic impact the event will bring to Jamaica, an estimated 2300 jobs will accompany the festival with millions of dollars in revenues being generated. We are thrilled to bring tourists to the island and bring Jamaican culture and hospitality to the festival community.” Paradise Lost will be the ultimate EDM festival in Jamaica – the unforgettable destination, featuring electrifying music, enriching Jamaican experiences hosted in a highly secured and friendly environment.

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PRESS RELEASE: Major Changes For @ReggaeSting

Posted on November 9, 2015December 3, 2019 by swadedavillain

The countdown has begun for Sting, arguably one of the most anticipated annual events, and this year Supreme Promotions, the event’s organizer, is planning on a brand-new structure.

Sting 2015, under the theme ‘From Then ‘Til Now’, will mark a revolution for the historic event.

This year’s staging will be centered on honoring the major contributors to Jamaica’s music industry’s longest-running entertainment event. “We have been doing this since 1984 at Cinema II. Our posters are hot tickets.

“Year to year, people would try to get one to place on their walls at home, which indicates the impact of this event.

“It’s not we alone who do this, so we want to take some time to highlight the ones that help us make Sting what it is today,” said Sting creative director Dimario McDowell.

To accommodate the best of what the over 50 acts have to offer, gone are the days of lengthy full sets. A new wave of tighter sets, laced with only hit records from each performer, is the new order.

“We have to create a way to facilitate a large magnitude of artistes – constricted to the same time period, from dusk to dawn – where everybody gets to see who they want and hear what they want, the big tunes,” Sting founder and CEO Isaiah Laing added.

The brand-new structure will also see a mega midnight attraction with two of Dancehall’s most sought-after hit makers already secured for the event, which will be held on December 26 at Jamworld.

“Every year, we try to book them, and they always have shows in other parts of the world. They are in high demand ’cause they already cross over into the international market. We reach out to them from early, and they are excited to return,” said Sting conceptualizer Junior ‘Heavy-D’ Fraser.

In a few weeks, a press conference will be used to announce the top giants planned for the event.

Sting is renowned for having its audience witness one-of-a-kind entertainment. There have been memorable clashes involving Titans Shabba Ranks, Ninja Man, Super Cat, Mad Cobra, Beenie Man, and Bounty Killer, as well as outstanding performances from hip-hop greats Notorious BIG, DMX, and Foxy Brown, as well as iconic reggae acts Buju Banton, Freddie McGregor, Patra, and Maxi Priest.

Next month’s event will be no different as ticket purchasers will continue to get the best of reggae and dancehall at the same great price.

The greatest one-night Reggae and Dancehall show in the world, Sting is already the hot topic on showgoers’ lips.

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PRESS RELEASE: @DAngelMusic1 Set To Shoot Video For Whine Factory

Posted on October 23, 2015 by swadedavillain

Recording artiste D’Angel has been out and about on her promotional trail visiting several media houses. She is now ready to shoot the video for her sizzling single ‘Whine Factory’ produced by Hitmatic Records which she believes will be “mind blowing” and “fashion forward”.

The video will be shot by Bloozick Films and will focus on high fashion and positive vibrations. D’Angel said “I never resigned from being a model; I love fashion so I opted to use a Jamaican designer to get my looks for this video”. The‘Blazing’ artiste recorded the single earlier this year but by the request of her fans she decided to shoot the video for the single.

‘Whine Factory’ has also turned heads because of the line in the single that says “a dah wine yah mi use an hold zagga zow a it mi use an hold di gad”. D’Angel shared, “I poked a lot of fun on the rumours in the past in this song, many people say I can’t dance and others still make jokes about my past relationship with Beenie Man and Bounty Killer so now I am having fun with it too in my song. I am an entertainer at heart and nothing can keep me down”.

Not only is D’Angel making progress in her career but she is eager to establish the ‘D’Angel Foundation. In 2014, D’Angel donated over one hundred thousand dollars to an infirmary in Spanish Town. The first lady has also made appearances at several charity events in particular Stampede’s Spanish Town prison visit.

D’Angel is also working with several stylists and designers to complete her new photo shoot for new promotional merchandise. Fans can follow D’Angel on Instagram @DAngelMusic and on Twitter @DAngelMusic1

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PRESS RELEASE: @ListenMiCarib News Signs On For Season Two With @CVMTV

Posted on October 16, 2015 by swadedavillain

The fast-rising digital media content start-up, Listen Mi Caribbean has officially signed on for Season two of ‘Listen Mi News’ on CVM Television. The programme was first aired online in 2013 to rave reviews and found itself by the summer of 2014 as a part of the World Cup Championship coverage on CVM TV. Its high ratings resulted in the network creating a permanent slot for the show on the station. Listen Mi News, in essence is a summary of current affairs or specific news topics delivered in the form of music and visuals. This concept made what many people found to be a mundane way of broadcasting the news, much more interesting and entertaining.

Recording artiste Bay C known for being a member of platinum selling quartet T.O.K. works alongside fellow Listen Mi Caribbean Co-founder and music producer Icon, Reggae singer Chase and Deejay Hodari each week to deliver Listen Mi News. The company has since secured their place in history by producing the first programme of its kind in the Caribbean. Bay C said, “It was a concept that came out of a conversation with a friend on tour in Europe. I loved the challenge of it, the fact that it was never done before in this side of the world and also it allowed me to showcase my skills of making music around any topic. Once I returned to Jamaica I shared the idea with the directors at Listen Mi Caribbean, and the four of us as founding partners fleshed it out”.

As they prepare for Season two on October 16th, 2015, Icon promises to deliver more creative content. He shared, “I want Listen Mi News to be the Voice of the People so we will be visiting several communities and schools to give persons the chance for their voice to be heard”. Bay C added that the reason behind this interactive move is based on the feedback received from children and teenagers alike, sharing that ‘Listen Mi News’ makes the news more “appealing to the younger generation”.

‘Listen Mi News’ premieres on CVM Television on Fridays at 8:55 pm (immediately after News Watch) with repeats on Saturday at 7:00pm, Monday at 10:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 1:55pm and Wednesday at 6:55 pm.