Today, February 14, is recognized as Valentine’s Day, and for others it’s “Single Awareness Day” or just “Sunday“. Today we’ve selected 10 tracks that will bring lovers together and provide the soundtrack to your VDay activities.
1. 2Face – African Queen (2004)
2. I-Octane – Love You Like I Do (2014)
3. Alaine – No Ordinary Love (2007)
4. Voicemail – Best Days (2007)
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Grammy winning international recording artiste Sean Paul will join Bassnectar and Tiesto in headlining Jamaica’s first ever EDM Festival, Paradise Lost Jamaica. Grammy nominee Jah Cure and Busy Signal who invaded the EDM scene with the mega hit “Watch Out Fi Dis” produced by Major Lazer also adds to the impressive line-up of over 45 top acts. Paradise Lost will take place at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Ocho Rios, Jamaica from March 10-12, 2016. Pre-sale tickets were sold out in just three days, with ticket purchases coming from over twenty countries. This three-day festival is already seen as the rebirth of the global Spring Break destination this year and for years to come!
Paradise Lost Jamaica announces its second round of acts, joining previously announced headliners Big Gigantic (March 10th, Bassnectar (March 11th), Tiesto (March 12th) and recording artist Sean Paul (March 10th). Additional performers include: KD Rose, Skip Marley 4B, Alrick & Boyd, Arif Cooper, Bella Blair, Bit Funk, Busy signal, Chrycee, D!Y, Deluka, Diva Danielle, DJ Byzzy, DJ Dan, DJ Jeremiah Red, DJ Wizard, ZJ Elektra, Fyah Starter, Guidance, I Candy, iDr, Jah Cure, Kamal Bankay, Killer Whales, LZ7, Oliver Lord, Plaid Brix, Qualiatik, Saynts, and Titans Of Sound, joining previously announced Aluna George, Audien, Big Gigantic, Felix Jaehn, King Jammys, Lance Herbstrong, Natalli Rize, and Zion I! Casablanca Records will curate a luxurious beach front stage, which will feature; Caroline D’Amore, Gazzo and Prince Fox amongst other Casablanca recording artists.
“I’m truly thrilled to be playing at the inaugural Paradise Lost Festival. I’ll be bringing the feels to Jamaica, where our genre has many significant roots, and I expect the crowd to go absolutely coconuts.” -Audien
Fyah Startah, one of Jamaica’s top Electronic DJ says, “This is a dream come true, we love electronic music, it is a part of us. I plan to drop the bass so hard Cuba will feel it. This is my shot we finally have a festival at home and we need it. I think I can speak for all the DJs in Jamaica. We are ready to take on the world and Paradise Lost will be our foundation. This is our event, our country and I will make Jamaica proud on Thursday March 10.”
Paradise Lost Jamaica has teamed up with the Jamaica Tourist Board and other partners to create the ultimate Spring Break and Festival experience. CTM has partnered with the top hotels, restaurants and excursion companies to make the festival going experience one of a kind. The natural beauty and landscape of Jamaica along with hospitality and tourism provides a fun environment for festival goers. Transportation and Safety Authorities along with Law Enforcement Officers have put the necessary plans in place to make getting around the island safe and easy, Ocho Rios will host the best Spring Break experience in the world! We are ready to reintroduce Jamaica to music lovers around the globe and it starts with Paradise Lost Music Festival experience.” states Jason Newman, Director of Marketing and Revenue Development for Caribbean Trans Media Limited.
The pristine beach front 135 acres at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove will form the backdrop of Paradise Lost while offering camping and glamping in Tent City (which will be opened March 8-13, at $99 for 5 days for those who would like to bring their own tent, patrons will also have the option to rent 2-4 person tents for an additional fee.) 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. 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.
Well known DJs and local Jamaican radio hosts, duo “Alric and Boyd” said, “We have been waiting for this for over 20 years, finally the big stage is here. Jamaica and the Caribbean know who we are but on Thursday March 10 the world will know who we are as we prepare to head out on tour. Paradise Lost Music Festival is like a dream come true. We will leave it all on the stage. Electronic music in Jamaica is making its way back to the top and we played our role. We salute King Jammy’s this year for his role in inspiring the electronic sound we hear around the round the world today and will pay tribute. For people coming to Jamaica for the first time this experience is one of a life time. We love music and our sound is so unique, we come from sound system culture so our sound and bass are big and undeniable. We can’t wait as the excitement builds around the world. We are ready to welcome them all.”
Jamaica Tourist Board, Trends Media, Jagermeister, and Sprint Financial are the leading sponsors of Paradise Lost Jamaica while others include: Transcel Technologies, Digicel, Hype TV, Onstage, Kroq, Casablanca Records, Grizzly’s Plantation Cove, Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Zip 103 FM, Cardiff Hotel, Sprint Financials, The Jamaica Travel Channel, Jamaica Villa Life, Yard ticket, RIU, The Gleaner, Grand Palladium, Iberostar Hotel, Suncity Radio, Timeless Herbal Care, Iprint Digital, Middlesex Holding and Smokin Acez Media Consultants.
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Lifestyle Blogger ShannyDeLioness is back for another week of “Mixtape Rave“! This week she serves you an array of Mixtapes she’s been feeling over the past 7 days. If you missed the previous installments, check them out here.
1. Ruppinz Volume 2 Part 1 – ZJ Liquid
ZJ Liquid is one of the undisputed Kings of Radio! If you know the Popcaan song that shares its name with this mix, you definitely have an idea of what you are in for once you press play. He fittingly kicks this Dancehall mix off with a song that probably best describes his status as a “Big League” DJ.
2. Soca Brainwash 2016 – DJ Private Ryan
DJ Private Ryan is a household name for a reason. Soca Brainwash was the perfect last lap mix for the “Greatest Show” on earth. It was the soundtrack of choice for a recent road trip and has been a go to mix for the past week!
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Valentine’s Day came early for Tifa as she drops “Bout This Love (My Boo)“. Produced by Suku for Misik Muzik, Tifa delivers a dedication to her love over a very groovy production. From driving her crazy to thinking about weddings to making her heart go “budum budum“, love is in the air for the Dancehall Mermaid. When Tifa goes into “Singer Mode“, you can’t help but stop what you’re doing and listen. Expect this one to be huge. Dedicate this to your boo today! Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Singer, producer, songwriter and model – Jane Macgizmo is on the verge of releasing the music video for her crowd favorite single, ‘Babylon’. The video, long awaited by fans premieres Monday, February 15, and promises not to disappoint. Jane candidly acknowledges that her video is an artistic rendition of her song and it stuns with its filmic quality and story like interpretation. “These visuals will make the song more relatable as it really speaks to being able to escape the pressures and expectations of society, which has been a struggle of my own” says Jane. Babylon’s video truly captures the enticing and rebellious nature of Jane’s unique voice and style and is set to cement her position in the industry as ‘the new Jamaican sound…one that will leave you wanting more’.
The video is set to cause buzz for the upcoming Jamaican-female artiste as she gears up to release “new music with a fresh approach”. Since its release, ‘Babylon’ has had steady traction on Soundcloud and has now reached 20,000 plays, a figure Jane garnered independently. Fans have expressed their love for the song as it gives them motivation at the start of their days. According to many of her fans, “I listen to this song everyday.”
With two songs released on her own and two years under her belt in the entertainment industry, it’s clear that she is no ‘plain Jane’. During this time, Macgizmo garnered knowledge, experience and has developed as an artist both vocally and stylistically, playing with and further enhancing her unique sound. Her new approach to music is sure to elevate her to success in the music industry by addressing more universal and relatable topics. This video, she hopes, will increase her audience so her new songs may be received on a wider scale. She does all this while gaining support from additional heavy hitting names in the industry.
Patricia Meschino of Billboard, puts it this way, after hearing her first single, “Black Skin”, “I look forward to Jane developing her very distinct vocal texture. The atmospheric “Black Skin”, with its universal themes of temptation, restraint, and especially empowerment has the power to connect with a market far beyond her Jamaican birthplace.” – Billboard Contributor, Patricia Meschino
With her new knowledge, development and a grounded team behind her, Jane Macgizmo is set to take the music industry by storm. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of the next big thing out of Jamaica?
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If you’re familiar with Recording Artist Rhogue on Instagram and in the streets, you know she has lots of admirers and today she lets us know why they like her on “All Eyes This Way“. Produced by Jay Crazie, Rhogue boasts about her seductive moves and recognizes that the fellas are locked on to every wine, jiggle, and “Puppy Tail” over a very energetic production. This one sounds like a hit during the “Dash Out” segment at the next street dance. Get to know Rhogue and her sexy moves by checking out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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