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IT’S THE RETURN OF RED RAT!
Red Rat— Red Rat is back in the groove with New Hot Gyal, which he is banking on to be a summer party anthem. It is produced by Spit Fiyah Records. “It’s about life on the party scene and being the center of attention at every event. It speaks about attracting the hot females without saying or doing much,” Red Rat said. In addition to promoting New Hot Gyal, Red Rat is working on his fourth album which includes the songs Bad Boys, Softly, and Higher. “A just 11 bad tunes. This album will take the listeners back to the original dancehall style that they are used to. This album is different when compared to my previous albums. Back then, when I did albums like Oh No, it was more gimmicky and childlike, but this … Read entire article »
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SYLVIA BROWNE, THE MATRIARCH OF THE BROWNE FAMILY, TO SHARE SPOTLIGHT AT “TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS!”
By Howard Campbell—- Sylvia Browne and four of her five sons. From left: Dalton, Cleveland, Glen, and Danny.— FOR almost 45 years, Sylvia Browne has quietly followed the musical achievements of her five sons. Never one for the limelight, the 90-year-old music teacher will share the spotlight with them tomorrow when they are honored at the annual Tributes To The Greats show at Curphey Place in Kingston. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, she chuckled at the thought of accepting an award for her contribution to Jamaican music. “I’m elated. It’s the first time I’ll be getting an award; it’s a bit exciting,” she said. Her sons — Glen, Dalton, Noel, Cleveland, and Danny — have made their mark as musicians and producers in reggae/dancehall. Glen, a bassist, was a member of Jimmy Cliff … Read entire article »
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THE ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS TO HONOR THE BROWNE BROTHERS IN KINGSTON, JULY 23!
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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YEARS AFTER LEAVING THE BLOODFIRE POSSE…PAUL BLAKE IS RETURNING TO THE MUSIC!
By Kimberley Small— Patrick Planter/ Photographer Paul Blake—- Paul Blake walked through the doors of THE WEEKEND STAR, smiling with nostalgia. “I remember this place. I’m quite familiar with this place,” he chuckled. And familiar he was, having to pause and exchange salutations with long-time friends, even an old classmate. Some of this notoriety is as a result of his musical past as lead singer of Paul Blake and the Bloodfire Posse. This musical past began when Blake was only a child, singing in front of his mirror. However, it was when he was about 13 or 14 years old that he made the conscious decision to start doing music. In 1979, he placed second in the Tastee Talent Competition, behind singer Nadine Sutherland. “My first song, Rub A Dub Soldier, went to number one … Read entire article »
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PRODUCER DANNY BROWNE RETURNS TO MAINSTREAM SECULAR MUSIC!
By Davina Henry Danny Brownie—- After a 15-year hiatus from producing music for the mainstream market, producer Danny Brownie is back with who he describes as the perfect artist. Brownie, the producer behind the Main Street record label, was a major force in the music industry during the 1990’s, with a roster of top-notch artists, including Papa San, Garnett Silk, Red Rat, Mr G, Mr Vegas, Lady G, Junior Tucker, Crissy D, Lt Stitchie, and Buccaneer. In 1998, Brownie turned … Read entire article »
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FREDDIE McGREGOR TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “TRUE TO MY ROOTS” EARLY NEXT YEAR!
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!
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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GARNET SILK’S LAST PERFORMANCE!
By Howard Campbell— Garnet Silk (right) and Richie Stephens performing at the Mirage nightclub in St Andrew in December 1994. Silk died three days later. (Photo: Observer file) Today, the Jamaica Observer begins its daily 20-part series, 20 Days of Silk, which looks at the life of roots singer Garnet Silk. Next month marks 20 years since his death. ON December 9, 1994, singer Richie Stephens got that early-morning wake-up call most people fear. He remembers the knocking on the door of his St Andrew home as loud and ominous. “The knocking was so desperate I expected something bad. When I opened the door it was General Degree, he’s the one who gave mi the bad news,” Stephens told the Jamaica Observer. The ‘bad news’ was that singer Garnet Silk and his mother Etiga Gray … Read entire article »
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LATTY J DEMANDS RESPECT FOR THE LADIES!
By Simone Morgan—- Latty J SINGJAY Latty J stands up for the ladies on Same Pay, her latest song, which is produced by Danny Browne. The feisty single was released last month. “While some may see me as a feminist after hearing the single, I see it as an avenue to speak for women, not just what is physically appealing about them but matters of value,” said Latty J. The 26-year-old, whose real name is Latoya Jackson, says she has faced her share of sexism. “The first time I ever worked as a security guard most of the men were saying I’m not cut out for the job… I was too girly,” she recalled Through Same Pay, Latty J hopes to bring attention to the hard work women put in in other male-dominated fields. “I think it’s gonna … Read entire article »
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MR. VEGAS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “EUPHORIA” SEPTEMBER 23!
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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