Scenes From "Red Carpet Affair 2010"

May 6, 2010


Today, we have added digital images from the 7th annual "Red Carpet Affair" featuring veteran selector Tony Matterhorn held in Chicago, Illinois. The event occurred on April 24, 2010.







Images courtesy of Scratchie from Jamdown Productions.

comments

Mr. Vegas Excites ICC Fans

May 6, 2010

Kingston, Jamaica - It was a weekend of electrifying performances from the artiste, Mr. Vegas. The singjay who has been busy scorching things up across the Caribbean and the USA yesterday, (Tuesday), returned from a series of ICC World Cup Twenty20 Cricket-related performances.

To commence his weekend, Mr. Vegas alongside Shaggy, Fayan Lyons and the Forever Blessed crew, which includes singer, Natel, dancers, Boricia and the Jamaican "Michael Jackson" gave an intense performance at the ICC World Cup in Guyana on Friday.

"That show was great. After each performance, you could hear the thousands in the crowd roaring for more from the artistes. It was an amazing feeling," said Mr. Vegas about the
performances at the matches which took place in Guyana between Pakistan, South Africa, Australia and India.

Immediately after his performance Mr. Vegas headed to the airport for yet another performance in Baltimore on Saturday night, where he performed for a packed and frenzied venue of fans.

There was still no time to rest for the chart-topping I Am Blessed artiste - he was on the first flight out of Baltimore on Sunday and headed back to the Caribbean for another ICC World Cup show in St. Lucia. The show which also featured the likes of Bunji Garlin, Fayan Lyons and the Forever Blessed Crew proved to be the perfect union of Soca, dancing and Dancehall and the crowd couldn't get enough.
Still, the performances didn't come to an end there. Mr. Vegas rounded off his extended weekend with high energy, in Antigua on Monday night, where he gave a remarkable performance to another packed venue. He returned to the island yesterday.

comments

Tanya Stephens' Infallible Hits the Airwaves

May 6, 2010

Kingston, Jamaica - Since it's release last week, Tanya Stephens' album Infallible has been the proverbial talk of the town. The lyrical maverick's seventh studio album has been found to be nothing short of intense, inspiring and ofcourse littered with witty innuendos.

The artiste says, "When I write, I try to stay true to the emotions I know people feel when they go through particular situations. There's nothing a listener hates more than an unrealistic situation. I hope my fans love what I have to offer on this project."

The 18-track free album which was released by the
independent label, Tarantula Records, already promises to be ranked among some of Tanya's best work, with songs ranging from the somber, Still Alive, the suggestive Bury A Bone and Siddung Pon It to the more emotive Just For Me - there's something for everyone on the album.

"I like variety. That's how I grew up. I lived in a home where every kind of music was played and now, that's something that comes out in my music," said the artiste whose most compelling work spans the early 90s to the present, with hits such as Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet, It's A Pity, Boom Wuk, These Streets and more.

"I hope everyone will continue to download and play the album because it's free and this is something that I wanted to do for the fans for showing their support through the years, and I want to say thanks to everyone for showing so much love since the album's release," she said.

comments

Reggae Artist Sanchez Announces His "Now & Forever " Tour

May 5, 2010
Sanchez is one of the most beloved Lovers Rock Singers in Reggae Music. In support of his recently released album Now & Forever, he will be making his way across the U.S. Known for remaking various hit songs; Now & Forever features original music. His gift for crooning romantic lyrics over hard edged dancehall riddims has earned him numerous hits throughout his career. Spanning over two decades, 15 plus albums and legions fans; the veteran recording artist and consummate performer brings his sweet sound to live audiences.


Be sure to check out one of his shows because he is a must see.





THE NOW AND FOREVER TOUR (SANCHEZ)



DATE CITY STATE VENUE



MAY

7 FRIDAY QUEENS NY MANGOVILLE

8 SATURDAY BOSTON MASS CLUB LIDO

9 SUNDAY NEW ARK NJ THE ROBERT TREAT HOTEL

10 MONDAY MANHATTEN NEW YORK SOB

12 WEDNESDAY NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT TODES PLACE

13 THURSDAY SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS ATLANTIC NIGHT CLUB

14 FRIDAY BROOKLYN NY CPAC

15 SATURDAY BROOKLYN NEW YORK CPAC

16 SUNDAY BRONX NEW YORK MINGLES

18 TUESDAY CHICAGO ILLIONS WILD HARE

19 WEDNESDAY DETROIT MICHIGAN TRENCH TOWN

20 THURSDAY CLEVELAND OHIO THE CARIBBEAN FLAVOR

21 FRIDAY PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND JOVAN’S LOUNGE

22 SATURDAY DELAWARE PA THE CRYSTAL BALLROOM

23 SUNDAY TRENTON NEW JERSERY TBC

25 TUESDAY BURLINGTON VERMONT CLUB METRONOME

26 WEDNESDAY READING PENNSYLVANNIA SILO CLUB

27 THURSDAY HYANNIS MA PUFFERBELLIES

28 FRIDAY HARTFORD CONNECTICUT TBC

29 SATURDAY ALBANY NEW YORK THE LABOR TEMPLE

30 SUNDAY POUGHKEEPSIE NEW YORK CIBONEY NIGHT CLUB

June

1 TUESDAY NORFOLK VIRGINA THE NOVA

2 WEDNESDAY RICHMOND VIRGINA THE HAT FACTORY

3 THURSDAY RALEIGH NORTH COROLINA THE LINCLON THEATRE

4 FRIDAY GREENBORO NORTH COROLINA CLUB GENESIS

5 SATURDAY ATLANTA GEORGIA CLUB INTRIGUE

6 SUNDAY MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH COROLINA TBC

8 TUESDAY CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA MUSIC FARM

9 WEDNESDAY MELBOURN FLORIDA LEVELZ

10 THURSDAY JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA CLUB PLUSH

11 FRIDAY TAMPA FLORIDA TBC

12 SATURDAY ORLANDO FORLIDA THE LEGEND

13 SUNDAY FT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA REVALUTION LOUNGE

comments

Video:Damon Dash visits Sizzla in Kingston, Jamaica

May 5, 2010

comments

Tarrus Riley Releases “Intimate Reservations”

May 5, 2010
Tarrus Riley strips roots and soul to its essentials on “Intimate Reservations”, the latest release from Rosegold Entertainment (Rooftop Riddim, Netzah Riddim) with musical director and saxophone maestro, Dean Fraser, seamlessly responding with bright solos. The breathless emotion of Tarrus is palpable and, as he has shown on hits from “She’s Royal” to “Stay With You”, Tarrus hits the notes on cue with absolute ease. Intimate Reservations is now available on iTunes and e-tailers everywhere courtesy of Zojak World Wide.

comments

The Clearly Riddim drops on iTunes MAY 11, 2010

May 5, 2010

Following the amazing reception worldwide to the first singles released on the riddim, Kali Blaxx’ “Nah Trust Dem” and “Be What You Want To Be” from Pressure earlier this month, Itation Records is pleased to announce that on May 11, 2010 Itation will release the complete set of 17 crucial tracks on the Clearly Riddim. Another creative partnership between Itation and the Tune In Crew production team, the Clearly riddim will light the way among roots and kulcha reggae fans for a long time to come. The Clearly Riddim is Itation's first riddim release since winning UnitedReggae.com's Roots Riddim of the Year for its World Go Round Riddim in 2008.
Kali Blaxx and Pressure, first heard on KISS 100 (London), ZIP FM (Jamaica), Boston’s 97.7, WVIP (New York), CHRY (Toronto), Generations 88.2 (Paris) and WLRN (Miami), launched intense international demand for the riddim from such locales as France, the UK and the USA. And now, the powerful music and the messages of Lutan Fyah, Fanton Mojah, Mega Banton, Delly Ranx, Al Pancho and many more can now be heard as well.

Itation Records is pleased to make Al Pancho’s “The Way” a free download.

comments