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SOCA STAR RUPEE, REPLACES BUNJI GARLIN & FAY ANN LYONS AT THIS SUNDAY’S GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL, IN QUEENS, NEW YORK!
Soca stars Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons, two of the headline acts billed to perform on the Main Stage at the 6th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival slated to take place at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York on Sunday, July 17th will not perform, Eddy Edwards, CEO of Jamaican Jerk Festival USA Inc. said. “We were advised by their management team that they will not be able to perform as scheduled on Sunday … Read entire article »
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THE GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL TO SIZZLE IN NEW YORK CITY, SUNDAY, JULY 17!
By Dave Rodney— Third World in concert.— With a slew of hit songs blazing the airwaves, rising star Dexta Daps is expected to drive music lovers in a frenzy when he romps on stage at the sixth annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival at Roy Wilkins Park on Sunday, July 17, 2016. “We are very excited to welcome Dexta Daps to the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Queens,” said festival director Abdul Mushin, who scouts the best talent to … Read entire article »
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VP RECORDS’ AFFILIATE VPAL SOCA, LOOKS TO THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN!
File photo shows Sean Paul (left) and soca star Machel Montano in performance at Pandemonium held at Hope Gardens in St Andrew, last year. INFLUENCED by the success of soca artists led by Trinidadian singer Bunji Garlin, VP Records affiliate VPAL has signed distribution deals with artists from the Eastern Caribbean (EC). Donovan Williams, VPAL’s general manager, said albums by Tony Prescott/Shurwayne Winchester, Machel Montano, Pternsky and K Kay Joseph of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as St Lucian Teddyson John, will be released by VPAL Soca this year. It is the busiest schedule for VPAL Soca which was launched in 2014. Williams told the Jamaica Observer that the mainstream success of Garlin’s song Differentology three years ago, and the popularity of VP’s Soca Gold compilation album, prompted VPAL to extend their involvement … Read entire article »
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AS THE PROMOTER, DANCEHALL STAR MAVADO LEADS THE PACK TO CLUB AMAZURA, IN QUEENS!
Movado —- Dancehall DJ Mavado has never been identified as a regionalist, though he has performed throughout the Caribbean and collaborated with soca artists. This weekend, the singjay reaches out to his Caribbean brethren as promoter of League Weekend, a two-day show at the Amazura Nightclub in Queens, New York. Friday’s opening night is a dancehall showcase with Mavado as headliner, alongside Spice, Vershon and I-Octane. On Saturday, it is an all-soca affair. Barbadian Alison Hinds, Trinidad’s Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons and Lyrikal will perform. Mavado, 34, first held the show in 2014. It was dubbed ‘Darkness’ and featured deejay Alkaline. This year, he went for diversity. “People might sey dem neva know Mavado into soca but from it coming from the Caribbean wi support it,” said Mavado. One of his latest songs is Bad Rule, a soca … Read entire article »
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DAMIAN “JR GONG” MARLEY AND BUNJI GARLIN JOIN FORCES ON NEW SINGLE “THE MESSAGE!”
Trinidadian soca star Bunji Garlin and Jamaican Grammy-winning reggae artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley team up on “The Message,” a passionate forward-thinking song fighting for the souls of our youth and the future generation. The two Caribbean artists merge soca, dancehall and reggae into a universal sound on this world cry anthem, produced by Philip “Jr. Blender” Meckseper. They go verse for verse addressin g society’s illls and Marley delivers a powerful hook aspiring for change. “There is music in your soul, minerals in your soil, children full of beauty worth way much more than oil. While history unfolds, don’t let the good things spoil, oh no.” Bunji Garlin gives more insight behind the collaboration.”We recorded this song at Gong’s studio in Florida. It was a 4am studio session after we spent … Read entire article »
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DANCER/DEEJAY DING DONG TO REPRESENT TRINIDADIAN BEER!
By Kevin Jackson— (From left) Clement ‘Jimmy’ Lawrence, managing director of J Wray & Nephew Limited; Pavel Smith, brand manager for Stag Beer; and Gary Dixon, marketing director of J Wray & Nephew Limited performing the latest dance moves as Ding Dong, brand ambassador for Stag Beer, deejays at the mic.– DANCEHALL choreographer-turned-deejay Ding Dong has been on a musical high over the past year. He has released songs, including Syvah, Shampoo, and his most recent effort Low Mi. All with accompanying dances. On Monday, J Wray and Nephew Limited made its association with artistes official by making him brand ambassador for Stag Beer. The event was held at Wray and Nephew’s New Kingston office. Stag Beer is a Trinidadian product distributed by J Wray and Nephew. The company’s director of marketing, Gary Dixon, … Read entire article »
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ASSASSIN GETS NEW PASSPORT IN TIME FOR OVERSEAS GIGS!
(From left) Kardinal Official, Bunji Garlin and Agent Sasco at Jam Zone International Music Festival held at the Antigua Recreational Ground in St John, Antigua, on Saturday night.—- DANCEHALL artist Agent Sasco (aka Assassin) was able to receive a new passport in time to honor his gig in Antigua on Saturday. The deejay’s passport was stolen from his vehicle three days prior. He was one of several acts booked to perform on Jam Zone International Music Festival at the Antigua Recreation Ground in St John. “Too often we hear stories like this, without a happy ending. With that in mind, I am even more aware of how lucky I am, and would like to say thank you to a number of people,” Agent Sasco said in a statement to the Jamaica Observer. According to police … Read entire article »
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SOCA STAR MACHEL MONTANO WINS SOUL TRAIN INTERNATIONAL AWARD!
Machel Montano— MACHEL Montano won the Soul Train Award for Best International Performance at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Friday evening. The diminutive singer won for Ministry of Road, making him the second Trinidadian to win the award in consecutive years. Singer Bunji Garlin won the 2013 award with Differentology. It was the third nomination for 39-year-old Montano who has been a dominant figure in soca music for over 25 years. Montano was also a presenter at the … Read entire article »
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BUNJI GARLIN LEADS A NEW SOCA CHARGE!
Bunji Garlin— By Shereita Grizzle—- Many consider him the man leading the soca revival across the globe, and a recent record deal may be what he needs to successfully cross over into the international market. When The Gleaner caught up with Bunji Garlin a week ago Saturday at the Best of the Best concert in Miami, the soca viking revealed that he had just signed an exclusive deal with RCA and VP records. The two labels will join forces to promote Garlin’s hit Differentology (Ready For The Road).The artist said he was happy with the partnership and was looking forward to working with the label. “It’s an honor, and I look forward to all the possibilities and what it may mean for soca music,” he said. Following the deal, VP Records CEO Chris Chin was quoted in online reports, saying the … Read entire article »
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SOCA SUPERSTAR BUNJI GARLIN SIGNS MAJOR DEAL WITH RCA RECORDS!
By Kevin Jackson—- Bunji Garlin and wife Fayon Lyons working on stage—- TRINIDADIAN soca artist Bunji Garlin’s hit single Differentology (Ready For the Road) will be promoted to a pop audience through a new deal with RCA Records and VP Records. The two labels have joined forces to promote the song, which has made inroads in the United States. In an interview with the Observer yesterday, Bunji Garlin spoke about the significance of the deal. “What it means for me is a bigger engine now to further propel what I do. It (the deal) will be on a broader scope and spectrum and allow for a wider reach for my work,” he said. Written by Garlin, Differentology was recorded at Black Ice studios in Trinidad, produced by Keron Thompson and released by Sheriff Music in late … Read entire article »
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