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KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY – THE PANTON BROTHERS ARE NEW KINGSTON!

October 16th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Adrian Gomez– Brooklyn, N.Y.-based reggae band New Kingston released its latest effort, “Kingston City,” in January. Four days off from touring and Courtney Panton Jr. is still working. In fact, all members of reggae outfit New Kingston are rehearsing to remain on point. “It’s important for us to stay on top of our game,” he says during a recent interview from Brooklyn, N.Y. “We’re proud of this album and we are looking forward to playing it for the audiences.” Panton is one of three brothers who make up New Kingston. Rounding out the band are his brothers Tahir and Stephen Panton. On occasion, the trio’s father will join them on bass. The band formed in 2009 and has released three albums. The latest is “Kingston City,” which was released in January. Panton says the trio … Read entire article »

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THE NEW KINGSTON BAND ACHIEVES CAREER MILESTONE!

February 15th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Kevin Jackson— NEW KINGSTON BAND STICKS TO ITS ROOTS— THE New Kingston Band achieved its biggest career milestone last week when their album, Kingston City, topped the Billboard Reggae Album chart. Kingston City is their first album for American independent company, Easy Star Records. It features guest appearances from roots-reggae veterans The Wailing Souls and Sister Carol, and Hawaiian artists Kimie Miner and Tribal Seeds. The 12-song project is the trio’s third album. It was co-produced by Grammy-winning engineer Fabian Cooke, and French company, Dub Inc. New Kingston comprises brothers Stephen Panton (guitar/vocals), Courtney Panton Jr (drums/vocals) and Tahir Panton (keyboard/vocals). Their father Courtney Panton Sr, occasionally sits in on bass. Panton Jr told the Sunday Observer that a lot of work went into the album. He also spoke about the Billboard feat. “It feels great. … Read entire article »

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CHYNA NICOLE SINGS FOR THE CHILDREN!

March 20th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Chyna Nicole International female reggae artist Chyna Nicole is said to be excited over her recently released single “Cheers For Education – They Will Soar,” which will be used as an aid to charity. The single is being touted by the singer’s camp to have the same impact as Michael Jackson’s We Are the World. The song is produced by Fitzroy Francis’ Mightyful13 Records, Nico Star Music and renowned musician Courtney Panton, who played on the track. Forty per cent of the proceeds will … Read entire article »

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