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AN ABRUPT ENDING TO MIAMI’S “BEST OF THE BEST” AS BARRINGTON LEVY AND MAVADO DID NOT PERFORM!

May 30th, 2017 | Add a Comment

AN ABRUPT ENDING TO MIAMI’S “BEST OF THE BEST” AS BARRINGTON LEVY AND MAVADO DID NOT PERFORM!

 Chris Martin— As far as attendance, things went to script for promoters of Best Of The Best. However, an abrupt end was not part of their plans.At approximately midnight, Monday morning, the police called a halt to the show at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, leaving thousands of hard-core dancehall fans angry and disappointed. Among them was Keisha, who was attending for the second time. She had been frustrated long before the cops stepped in. “It was boring, … Read entire article »

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SHABBA RANKS, MAXI PRIEST, BARRINGTON LEVY AND MR. VEGAS, HEAD FOR LONDON’S WEMBLEY ARENA, JULY 1!

April 11th, 2017 | Add a Comment

SHABBA RANKS, MAXI PRIEST, BARRINGTON LEVY AND MR. VEGAS, HEAD FOR LONDON’S WEMBLEY ARENA, JULY 1!

Shabba Ranks and his reggae friends to roll back the years at Wembley Arena The dancehall legend and original ‘Mr Loverman’ tops the star-studded bill on Sunday 1 July—- By: Craig Angus He was at the forefront of a movement that brought Jamaican Dancehall to a mainstream audience in the late 1990’s, and now the original ‘Mr Loverman’ Shabba Ranks is back on the big stage. Sunday 1 July, Shabba and an impressive collection of reggae legends including Barrington … Read entire article »

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BARRINGTON LEVY TO DROP NEW SINGLE “GREAT SURVIVOR OF ALL TIME” (GSOAT) MARCH 10!

February 23rd, 2017 | Add a Comment

 Barrington Levy.— Reggae singer Barrington Levy is promoting his latest single GSOAT (Great Survivor of All Time). The track is a collaborative effort among Levy’s Black Roses Label, Platinum Camp Records and Controlled Substance Sound Lab, and is expected in stores on March 10. According to Levy, GSOAT is about what it means to be unrelenting in the face of adversity. “We all have faced some difficult times in our lives. This song is for those people who have not crumbled under defeat; this song celebrates those who have the strength to carry on and be strong,” he said. An accompanying video is set to be released at the end of this month. Shot on location in Half-Way-Tree and Arnett Gardens in the Corporate Area, it will feature cameo appearances of renowned personalities including Sly … Read entire article »

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VP RECORDS TO CELEBRATE GREENSLEEVES RECORDS’ 40th ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW RELEASES!

October 30th, 2016 | Add a Comment

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL—  Top: Barrington Levy Bottom: Dr Alimantado Greensleeves Records, the British company largely credited with introducing dancehall music to a wide audience in the United Kingdom, will have a revival in 2017. Chris Chin, president of VP Records, the company that owns the Greensleeves catalog, told the Jamaica Observer that, “We are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Greensleeves Records with extensive marketing and new releases.” VP bought Greensleeves in 2008. The latter was actually founded in 1975 by Englishmen Chris Sedgwick and Chris Cracknell. The Greensleeves roster is an impressive collection of late 1970’s roots-reggae, 1980’s dancehall and mega sellers from the 1990’s. Chin, who was awarded the Order of Distinction two weeks ago by the Jamaican Government, cites the Greensleeves acquisition as a highlight of his VP presidency. Sedgwick’s and Cracknell’s fledgling company gathered steam … Read entire article »

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SINGER BARRINGTON LEVY SAYS HE IS READY FOR REGGAE SUMFEST, JULY 23!

June 29th, 2016 | Add a Comment

   Barrington Levy— IN a 37-year career, Barrington Levy has headlined many a show. The latest will be Reggae Sumfest on July 23, at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay. Nominated this year for a Best Reggae Album Grammy for Acousticalevy, he returns to Sumfest after a three-year break. “God bless my fans, on the night of the show, you will see what happens. I am asking the fans to come with the good vibes, the happy vibes. Walk with your tape and leave your machete, walk with your queen and leave your machine. Keep it clean, seen,” said Levy. Three years ago, Levy stole the show with an energetic, one-hour set. Next month, he will once again be backed by his California-based band, Detour Posse. Levy is still promoting Acousticalevy which features unplugged versions … Read entire article »

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BARRINGTON LEVY, SANCHEZ AND TARRUS RILEY, LEAD THE CHARGE FOR “REGGAE NIGHT” AT REGGAE SUMFEST, JULY 23!

May 27th, 2016 | Add a Comment

BARRINGTON LEVY, SANCHEZ AND TARRUS RILEY, LEAD THE CHARGE FOR “REGGAE NIGHT” AT REGGAE SUMFEST, JULY 23!

Christopher Martin— Barrington Levy, Sanchez and Tarrus Riley are leading the charge for Reggae Night of The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth, Reggae Sumfest on Saturday, July 23, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex, Montego Bay, St James. Also on the line-up are Busy Signal, Christopher Martin and Nature. Under the theme ‘Our Music, Our Festival’, the organizers have changed the format of the show, with an all-star Jamaican line-up over two days. The show will see … Read entire article »

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AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO…

February 15th, 2016 | Add a Comment

BY KEVIN JACKSON—  Rocky Dawuni—-  THE 58th Grammy Awards takes place this evening at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Who will take home the award for Best Reggae Album? Nominees are The Cure by Jah Cure (VP Records); Branches of The Same Tree by Rocky Dawuni (Cumbancha Records); Acousticalevy by Barrington Levy (Doctor Dread Presents); Zion Awake by Luciano (VP Records); and Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage (CTBC Music Group). Industry insiders predict Jah Cure or Barrington Levy could take home the prize.  The Cure is the first nomination for Jah Cure. It has sold the most copies among the nominees, with more than 13,000 copies bought since its release in July. The Grammy committee, however, is not swayed by sales figures. If Jah Cure wins, it will be the first sole Grammy win for New York … Read entire article »

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MORGAN HERITAGE, JAH CURE, BARRINGTON LEVY, ROCKY DAWUNI (FROM GHANA) AND LUCIANO, ARE THE 2016 REGGAE GRAMMY NOMINEES!

December 7th, 2015 | Add a Comment

 Morgan Heritage— Four Jamaicans and a Ghanian have been nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards. The nominations for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards were announced  by the National Academy of Recording, Arts and Sciences. The nominees are: Branches of The Same Tree by Ghanaian singer Rocky Dawuni; Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage; Zion Awake (Luciano), Acousticalevy (Barrington Levy) and The Cure by Jah Cure. The Grammy Awards will take place on February 15 in Los Angeles. … Read entire article »

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THE 14th ANNUAL GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL DELIVERED!

November 13th, 2015 | Add a Comment

 AJ Brown— PROMOTERS of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival — held at Markham Park, Sunrise in Florida on Sunday — delivered on their promise of a diverse entertainment offering. There was something for everyone on the various stages throughout the venue: the Fusion Sound Stage; the Western Union Cultural Stage; the Hot Zone; and, of course, the main performance stage. Sheldon Shepherd, actor and member of No-Maddz, read from his recently released book titled In the Morning Yah. He received a good reception from the audience. The Fusion Sound Stage — located towards the back of the park — saw up-and-coming acts, including singer Mackeehan, reggae band Army Gideon, Shanna Lee, 86 band, and Sekajipo, a Liberian acoustic guitar hip hop artist. “The vibe was overall a good one and the feedback is awesome. … Read entire article »

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“A BIGGER AND BETTER JERK FEST” EXPECTED TOMORROW (SUNDAY) IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA!

November 7th, 2015 | Add a Comment

   Kaci Fennell (file photo)— MIAMI, Florida – Eddy Edwards, promoter of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, is promising that this year’s staging will be bigger and better. Now in its 14th year, the family-friendly food and music event is scheduled for Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida, on Sunday. It is slated to begin at 10:00 am. “We are ahead of schedule in terms of our preparations and we’ll be creating a better experience for our patrons. Several vendors will be introducing new jerk items to the menu,” Edwards told Observer Online, a short while ago. Edwards, who migrated to the United States from Jamaica more than three decades ago, has been involved in a number of projects promoting Jamaican culture, in Miami and New York City. “Another new feature at the event will be pop-up … Read entire article »

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