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THE ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS TO HONOR THE BROWNE BROTHERS IN KINGSTON, JULY 23!

June 13th, 2016 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— (From left) Browne brothers Dalton, Clevie, Glen and Danny.— The Browne family, which includes five musician/producers, are honorees for this year’s Tribute To The Greats show, scheduled for July 23 at Curphey Place in St Andrew. Kingsley Goodison, founder and organizer of the event, said brothers Glen, Dalton, Noel, Cleveland and Danny, and their mother Sylvia, will be recognized for their “immense contribution to Jamaican music”. He added: “This keeps our trend of saluting families who have helped keep our music alive. In 2014 we honored (brothers) Geoffrey and Mikey Chung and last year we did the Golding family (brothers Stephen and George).” Sylvia Browne, now 90 years old, was a music teacher for many years. Her sons first recorded together in the early 1970’s as the Browne Bunch. Interestingly, their debut … Read entire article »

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FREDDIE McGREGOR TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “TRUE TO MY ROOTS” EARLY NEXT YEAR!

October 22nd, 2015 | Add a Comment

TRUE To My Roots is the title of the new album by Freddie McGregor. It is scheduled for release in March. McGregor describes the set — his first since 2013’s Di Captain — as a “back to basics” album. “I say dat because wi worked with people who wi did good work with over the years. Wi went back to the roots,” he told the Jamaica Observer. Some of those ‘people’ include the Browne brothers Glen (bass), Cleveland (drums) and guitarists Danny and Dalton. McGregor, the Brownes, Lloyd Campbell and Donovan Germain share production credits. Germain, head of Penthouse Records, produced Just Don’t Want to be Lonely, the 1987 song that is one of McGregor’s biggest hits. True to my Roots will include a new version of What You Gonna Do, which McGregor first did for … Read entire article »

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THE BROWNES (DALTON, CLEVELAND, GLEN & DANNY) ARE BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!

April 26th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— (From left) Browne brothers Dalton, Clevie, Glen, and Danny.— SIBLING music groups were the rage in the United States during the early 1970’s. Teen ‘phenoms’ The Jackson 5 and The Osmonds were pick of the litter. In Jamaica, there was the Browne Bunch which included brothers Glen, Dalton, Noel, Cleveland and Danny. They recorded a few songs over 40 years ago before separating in the mid-1970s. The quintet recently returned to the studio with keyboardist Robbie Lyn and recorded the song, Honesty, released on Glen’s Island Treasure label. “Its been such a long time I never thought this would happen, but we all wanted things to be right if we were to work again,” said 62-year-old Glen, eldest of the siblings. Interestingly, their first released song was a 1973 cover of the Jacksons’ Good … Read entire article »

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BEYONCE’ TO INCLUDE REMIX WITH MR. VEGAS ON HER NEXT ALBUM!

November 30th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Mr Vegas and Beyoncé— DANCEHALL artist Mr Vegas said he is overjoyed that the remix with Beyonce, Standing in the Sun, will be featured on her upcoming album Platinum Edition. According to Mr Vegas, this could be considered as one of his most major musical achievement since the launch of his career more than a decade ago. “This can only be a good look for reggae music. I am on the album of the most powerful woman in music. Her fans will now know Mr Vegas and will start checking out my music,” said Vegas. Last year, Mr Vegas — whose given name is Clifford Smith — received word that the American pop star wanted to have him on her remix. After receiving her vocals, he teamed up with producers Danny and Cleveland ‘Clevie’ … Read entire article »

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MR. VEGAS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “EUPHORIA” SEPTEMBER 23!

August 17th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Mr. Vegas— DANCEHALL singjay Mr Vegas said he is reinventing himself for his upcoming project Euphoria. The album — produced by Danny Browne and Clevand Browne [aka Clevie, formerly of production duo Steely and Clevie fame] — is slated to be released digitally on September 23. “The listeners will get a chance to hear a more vocal side of me, where I am not singjaying or deejaying. Most of the tracks have an authentic Jamaican sound. It has an island vibe to it and I do believe that the fans will love it,” he told the Jamaica Observer. According to Vegas, whose given name is Clifford Smith, the single My Jam is poised to be a huge hit. He said the track gives a jolt of happiness, with an infectious retro beat which will … Read entire article »

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IT’S THE RETURN OF THE IN CROWD BAND!

April 13th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Cecelia-Campbell Livingston—- Members of the In Crowd Band: (From left) Richard Anthony Johnson, Fil Callender, Errol Walker, Barry Bailey and Cleveland Browne—-.THE In Crowd, a popular show and recording band from the 1970s, have reunited to record a new album. There is no official release date or title for the set as yet, but to date over 17 tracks have been laid. According to drummer/producer Cleveland Browne, the reunion is a long time coming. “After all these years, … Read entire article »

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