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DEAN FRASER: IN HIS OWN WORDS!
By Angus Taylor— Non-musicians can easily recognize the sweet saxophone sound of Dean Ivanhoe Fraser. It’s a sound that has been appearing on reggae rhythms since the 1970s. He rose to prominence as a solo act in the 80s when live instrumentation and horns were at their lowest ebb in the music. But then, Dean Fraser has always been something of a Trojan horse, breaking down barriers. As a producer, he combines roots music with smooth pop, soul and jazz, … Read entire article »
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TARRUS RILEY’S “SHE’S ROYAL” CELEBRATING ITS TENTH YEAR!
By Kevin Jackson— She’s Royal, the anthem to women from singer Tarrus Riley, turns 10 this year. Recorded in October 2006 and released in early 2007, She’s Royal was produced by renowned saxophonist, Dean Fraser.“The song came about as a self-esteem booster. At the time, I knew some girls who needed a confidence boost. I wanted women to feel confident about themselves,” Riley said in an interview with the Jamaica Observer. Riley is son of late … Read entire article »
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WITH THE SCARCITY OF LIVE EVENTS IN JAMAICA, BACKING BANDS ARE URGED TO MARKET THEMSELVES ABROAD!
By Curtis Campbell— Members of the Ruff Kutt Band in action.— With the scarcity of live events in Jamaica, the availability of gigs for reggae bands has given cause for serious concern. THE STAR spoke with veteran musician and producer Dwayne ‘Cahban’ Morris. He has been working with the Ruff Kutt band for over five years and is of the view that local bands should be looking overseas for opportunities. “Dem haffi look market outside of what is going on in Jamaica. Business in Jamaica is at an all-time low, and remember, people like Bob Marley had to leave Jamaica for a while because at one point, Jamaica only wanted to hear Yellow Man and U Roy,” he said. He also said that bands are too focused on the creative process and usually pay less attention … Read entire article »
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SOME TOP MUSICIANS ON THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE LATEST JAMAICAN MOVIE “IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!”
BY BRIAN BONITTO— Lennie Little-White— FOR his upcoming movie It’s A Family Affair, veteran film-maker Lennie Little-White draws on the talents of an all-star cast of Jamaican musicians as well as some emerging acts for the soundtrack. “A soundtrack helps to establish the mood and ambiance of the whole movie. Besides, in our film, some musical selections help to tell the story by the use of lyrics directly connected to a particular scene or situation,” Little-White told Jamaica … Read entire article »
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KINGSTON SAYS FAREWELL TO JIMMY RILEY ON APRIL 6!
By Brian Bonitto— THE celebration of the life of reggae singer Jimmy Riley is slated for Webster Memorial United Church on Half-Way- Tree Road, St Andrew, on Wednesday, April 6. Start time is 1:00 pm. Saxophonist and close family friend Dean Fraser said the occasion is “not a funeral”. “It’s a memorial, not a funeral… More of a celebration of his life. People attending are encouraged to wear bright colors or white,” he told the Jamaica Observer yesterday. “There’ll be lots of musical tributes,” he continued. Fraser said there’ll be no interment, as Riley will be cremated. The lovers’ rock singer lost his battle with cancer in New York, last Wednesday morning morning. He was 68. Riley, whose given name is Martin James Ziggy Norman Riley, is the father of singer Tarrus Riley. He was … Read entire article »
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BELIZEAN REGGAE SINGER ELJAI, TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM SINGLE “EVERYTHING I DO” ON APRIL 1!
International Reggae artist, Eljai, will be releasing the first single “Everything I Do” from his upcoming album, The Other Side Of Eljai on Friday April 1, 2016. The worldwide digital release of this single from this Belizean born singer will be through the Jah Mix Entertainment label and distributed by Tuff Gong International (Reggae legend, Bob Marley’s original record company). “I am overjoyed to be releasing this new single and album for my fans and to be working with a company with a historic legacy such as Tuff Gong,” says Eljai. Tuff Gong International’s executive label manager, Myshjua Allen stated, “Reggae music is loved and respected by fans and artists worldwide. Tuff Gong International’s roster of labels and artists reflects the power and popularity of the music and the core … Read entire article »
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INTRODUCING GHANA’S REGGAE SUPERSTAR, BLACK PROPHET!
Black Prophet is an African Roots Rock Reggae singer/songwriter from Accra Ghana. This young man is not the typical reggae artist…He writes as he sees…as he feels of what is happening in the world of how it affects him and how the world affect the people around him. Black Prophet music is different …a mixture of African Traditional percussion, with the elements of Jamaican reggae and a hint of rock…. Influence of the music of his time growing … Read entire article »
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SEVEN YEARS IN THE MAKING – ILEY DREAD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “UNLEASHED”, FEBRUARY 1!
Iley Dread— SINGER Iley Dread is back with a new song, Smile, which is the lead single from his upcoming album, Unleashed. The track, released on Tuesday, is produced by veteran Willie Lindo whose credits include Dennis Brown’s Inseparable and What One Dance Can Do by Beres Hammond. Unleashed took seven years to complete. It hears Iley Dread (real name Colin Levy) working with several high-profile producers including Dean Fraser and Grammy winning Stephen Marley. The 17-track set will … Read entire article »
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TEFLON SIGNS DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL!
Teflon— Singer Teflon and his Yard A Love management team recently signed a three-year distribution deal with Tuff Gong International. The first album to be released through this partnership is his Young King, The Beginning which is out on November 27. “The deal will see Tuff Gong International becoming the agency handling both digital and physical distribution for my music along with my marketing throughout the world for downloadable, mobile and video contents,” said Teflon. The 15-track set is … Read entire article »
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GHANA’S ROOTS ARTIST BLACK PROPHET SIGNS DEAL WITH VP RECORDS!
African Roots Rock Reggae artist, Black Prophet has signed a deal with VP Records distribution company VPAL MUSIC to exclusively release Black Prophet Music under the label Prophetic Music Productions. VP RECORDS/VPAL MUSIC is the home of legendary Jamaican reggae artists such as Duane Stephenson, Taurus Riley, Beenie Man,Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, Luciano and Morgan Heritage. Black Prophet is a reggae artist from Ghana and is one of the first musicians to bring conscious African reggae to the international arena. Black Prophet’s music is different … it fuses elements of traditional African music with Jamaican reggae, and throws in a hint of rock and a dash of hip-hop for good measure. This young man is not the typical reggae artist. He writes as he sees…as he feels…. of what is happening in the world, of … Read entire article »
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