Entries tagged with "Clifton Dillon"

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SHABBA RANKS…MY SHARED MEMORY!

October 16th, 2016 | Add a Comment

As Shabba Ranks (Rexton Gordon) is about to be honored by the government of Jamaica with the Order of Distinction (OD) on Monday, October 17, for his outstanding contributions to music and to brand Jamaica, here is my true and accurate recollection of the beginning of his journey. It was a day in October 1987, I was running a bit behind schedule to catch my return flight to New York, I had my radio show on Thursday night/Friday morning. Usually, I would stop by the various record companies to get the latest releases. This particular Thursday afternoon I only had time to stop by one and I decided to make it Tuff Gong Records. I figured it was off Marcus Garvey Drive, and I could just jump on it and head … Read entire article »

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IMPRESARIO CLIFTON “SPECIALIST” DILLON INTRODUCES HIS LATEST FIND, SPIRITUAL!

September 30th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Spiritual— Impresario Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon, who has had success with Shabba Ranks, Patra, Ky-Mani Marley, Mad Cobra, Alborosie and OMI, recently signed singer Spiritual to his Oufah Music label. Spiritual’s first album, Awakening, is due in early 2017 on VP Records. Two singles have so far been released to stir interest in the project. They are Time Has Come and Stand Up Rasta. Raised in Allman Town, Kingston, Spiritual was active in his church choir before embracing Rastafari. “I’m here to preach and to practice love to all people. Love is the cure for everything. Love makes you healthy and I’m convinced that one day, scientists will discover that it’s the basis of living, y‘know? Because we should all be loving people, and that’s the key message in my music. It’s all about love and progress,” … Read entire article »

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JAMAICA’S MINISTER OF CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT OLIVIA “BABSY” GRANGE, HAS APPOINTED A NEW ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD!

July 14th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Minister of Sports Olivia Grange (Photo: Michael Gordon)— Olivia “Babsy” Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, has appointed a new entertainment advisory board, which she said should assist in constructing a viable and vibrant creative economy. The board comprises: Lenford Salmon, chairman; Gussie Clarke, deputy chairman; Councillor Duane Smith; Kingsley Cooper; Clifton “Specialists” Dillon; Dr Carlene Davis-Cowan; Dr Sonjah Stanley-Niah; Paula Surtees; Bunny Brown; Howard McIntosh; Herbie Miller; Clyde McKenzie; Michael “Ibo” Cooper; Joseph Bogdanovich; Karen Smith; Jacqueline Knight-Campbell; Shelly-Ann Curran; and Kamal Bankay. Speaking in the Sectoral Debate in Parliament on Tuesday, Grange said she plans to hold discussions with Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, to determine what is served to visitors as Jamaican entertainment. “Our aim is for every visitor who arrives in Jamaica to experience the distinctive sounds and … Read entire article »

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IS THE JAMAICAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FACING A GRAVE MANAGEMENT CRISIS?

August 2nd, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Curtis Campbell— Winston ‘Niney’ Holness On the heels of OMI’s success on the US, Hot 100 chart, some industry players have credited the artist’s achievements to the professional management skills of iconic artist manager Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon. The industry players argue that despite Jamaica still being able to produce some of the best talents globally as well as quality music, the music industry is experiencing a grave management crisis. Veteran record producer Winston ‘Niney’ Holness, has worked as manager and producer for several acts during his more than 30 years in music. He told The Sunday Gleaner, that based on his experiences with local managers, he is certainly not confident that the future of some of the most promising Jamaican talents are in good hands. According to the self proclaimed ‘Musical Observer’, some persons … Read entire article »

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UNANSWERED QUESTIONS SURROUND THE KILLING OF THE DAUGHTER OF PRODUCER/MANAGER CLIFTON “SPECIALIST” DILLON

March 24th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Veteran producer Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon. – FILE By Sadeke Brooks— When they spoke a week ago, producer Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon had no idea that would be his last conversation with his 25-year-old daughter Anuska Dillon. Following her gruesome murder on Thursday, Specialist says he is still trying to come to terms with what happened. “I am coping. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. I wish it didn’t have to happen, but there is nothing I can do,” … Read entire article »

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