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ANTHONY CRUZ LAUNCHES “PROJECT SHANICE” FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!

March 23rd, 2017 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— From left: Arrayma Smith (Garnet Silk’s daughter); Anthony Cruz; Rosalee Gage-Grey, CEO of the Child Development Agency (CDA); Rochelle Dixon, CDA communication officer; and Wayzero Smith (another daughter of Garnet Silk) at the launch of Cruz’ Project Shanice, Sowan’s Restaurant and Club, last Sunday. (Photos: Karl McLarty) THE loss of relatives or close friends have influenced artists to become advocates for diverse causes. Singer Anthony Cruz, whose daughter Shanice was murdered in February, intends to take a stand against domestic abuse. Last Sunday at Sowan’s Restaurant and Club in Kingston, Cruz launched Project Shanice, an outreach organization, to help victims of domestic violence. “It’s an awareness campaign. We want to create a platform where women and children can reach out to different agencies like the Child Development Agency to get their … Read entire article »

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ANTHONY CRUZ APPEALS TO THE HEARTS OF FEMALES, WITH A NEW SINGLE!

September 18th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Anthony Cruz— Singer Anthony Cruz calls for more appropriate behavior from the females in his new song, Heart, Mind And Soul, produced by Pearl Haabah Production. Cruz, who has taken a cultural path with his songs this year, said some of the dance moves and utterances by the ‘fairer sex’ are extreme. He wrote Heart, Mind And Soul with Patrick Howell, head of the Pearl Habaah label. “We want to let the ladies know that they are queens and princesses and they have to cut out that kinda behavior. There are still men out there who love with heart, mind and soul,” said Cruz. Cruz and Howell have collaborated before. They co-wrote several of Cruz’s songs including Mama’s Blessing and Block The Road. Howell has written a number of songs for artists such as John Holt, … Read entire article »

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POLL POSITION: ANTHONY CRUZ WILL NOT VOTE IN JAMAICA’S UPCOMING ELECTIONS!

February 14th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Anthony Cruz— Music has played a major part in Jamaica’s general elections. In 1972, the famous bandwagon of reggae musicians, organised by Clancy Eccles, helped Michael Manley get elected prime minister. The Jamaica Observer starts a series with music industry players giving their views on the political process leading to the national poll on February 25. WITH all the drama and hype surrounding the February 25 General Election, Anthony Cruz isn’t paying much attention. The Manchester-born singer has never voted and does not plan to change that anytime soon. “Mi nuh love nuthin ‘bout election ‘cause all it do is divide the people. One side a orange, one side a green…cyaan get inna dat,” Cruz told the Sunday Observer. While he is not impressed by politicians, Cruz does follow current affairs. He believes an area … Read entire article »

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ANTHONY CRUZ SAYS HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT HIS RASTAFARIAN FAITH!

December 31st, 2015 | Add a Comment

Anthony Cruz—- IN recent months, singer Anthony Cruz has sported a new look. Shoulder-length locks and full-grown beard. Known in dancehall circles as a balladeer, he says he has found his calling in Rastafari. Cruz, who is in his early 40s, is aware of talk that his image is just that — an image. “First of all, Rasta is not image, is a way of life. A lot of people think is about growing yuh hair,” he said, adding: “This is not a transition, Rasta inna mi lineage; anybody who know Anthony Cruz know a so mi stay long time.” The Cruz lineage includes Garnet Silk, his nephew. Silk, who died in 1995, was a leader of the 1990’s roots-reggae renaissance. Aaron Silk, another roots vocalist, is also his nephew.Cruz said two of his latest … Read entire article »

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ANTHONY CRUZ TO RELAUNCH THE “INNA DI DANCE” ALBUM IN JAMAICA!

January 13th, 2015 | Add a Comment

Anthony Cruz—- ENCOURAGED by the response to his latest album in Europe, singer Anthony Cruz plans to re-launch the set in Jamaica early this year. The album, Inna di Dance, was released last July. But although it got favourable response in countries like Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands, Cruz said the reaction in Jamaica could have been better. He believes living in his home parish Manchester contributed to the insufficient airplay, as he was unable to properly promote … Read entire article »

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LEROY SIBBLES RELEASES THE “FEEL GOOD” RIDDIM!

November 22nd, 2014 | Add a Comment

Now-a-days the legendary singer/songwriter/musician Leroy Sibbles divides his time between touring, recording and producing for his indie label "Bright Beam Music". He recently released a new riddim featuring some the top names in the industry, including another legend, The Queen, Marcia Griffiths. Leroy is hoping that his new reggae riddim "FEEL GOOD" featuring his own track "On My Own" written by his daughter Camisha Sibbles, Marcia Griffiths "I Cried" written by Sibbles, Anthony Cruz "Bartender", Lukie D "One Foot In" and Sagitarr "Acapella" will achieve similar success as his past releases. According Leroy, the record label was inspired by his father's Bright Beam Grocery store. A beam is a bright light that shows the way and that's what we want to do by breaking a new generation of songwriters like Camisha … Read entire article »

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THE FAMILY REMEMBERS GARNET SILK!

November 14th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Simon Morgan— Top: L-R Anthony Cruz, Paula Cassanova, Joseph Bent, Kedar Palmer, Imana Scott, Rodney Gibson Bottom:The charred building tells the sorrowful story of what happened on the fateful night of December 9, 1994. Paula Cassanova, sister of singer Garnet Silk.— Next month marks 20 years since the death of roots singer Garnet Silk. Today, the Observer reflects on the incident that claimed the lives of himself and his mother. It leads into a 20-part series, 20 Days of Silk, starting November 14. HATFIELD Ward Park in Manchester is like many rural districts in Jamaica — several corner shops, construction sites and lush vegetation. Manchester is known for producing some of reggae’s finest acts. Among them are Tony Rebel, General Degree, Ce’cile, Ernie Ranglin and Luciano. But Hatfield Ward Park is best known as the … Read entire article »

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ANTHONY CRUZ PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE ELDERS!

August 20th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell– ANTHONY CRUZ… impressed by the performance of the evergreen Errol Dunkley— WHILE at the Reggae Summerjam Festival in Cologne, Germany, two weeks ago, Anthony Cruz observed the high esteem with which fans of all ages held veteran singer Errol Dunkley. He was also impressed by the performance of the evergreen Dunkley, who recorded classic songs like Black Cinderella and OK Fred over 40 years ago. “Mi hear ’bout dem man deh from mi a bwoy an’ him still a gwaan strong,” Cruz declared. “Dem man deh show seh is not about the hype. Is about building the catalogue and staying relevant.” Cruz is trying to do just that with a new album, Inna di Dance, which was released in July. It is the singer’s fifth album, coming closely on the heels of … Read entire article »

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ANTHONY CRUZ RELEASES NEW ALBUM “INNA DI DANCE!”

May 3rd, 2014 | Add a Comment

Anthony Cruz— EARLIER this week reggae singer Anthony Cruz released his fifth studio album, Inna Di Dance on iTunes. The 12-track album that hit the market on Wednesday boasts production credits of Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell, Christopher James and Cruz. In addition to the title track, Cruz said he has high hopes for Running and I Won’t Wait, which features singer Luciano. “The title track is very fitting as it speaks about persons just holding a vibe inside the … Read entire article »

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