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THE “CRIME FREE CHRISTMAS” CAMPAIGN GETS CORPORATE SUPPORT!
By Shereita Grizzle— Songbird Tessanne Chin joins campaign organizer and popular guitarist, Lamont ‘Monty’ Savory.— The Crime Free Christmas initiative, set to kick-start later today, has received a huge boost as several corporate entities have thrown their support behind the cause. Pledging to join hands with over a dozen Jamaican artists and musicians, companies such as Wisynco, FLOW and Innovative Signs are hoping to attract even more eyes to the project. Each company contributed to the production of the campaign, which will air in local media, traditional and online. The project will feature artists performing songs of the Yuletide season with their own unique spin. The songs will also be accompanied by a message denouncing the acts of violence that have blanketed the island in recent times. William Mahfood, chairman of the Wisynco group, took to … Read entire article »
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TESSANNE CHIN AND DUANE STEPHENSON ARE ADDED TO NEW YORK CITY’S “GROOVIN IN THE PARK” JUNE 26!
Tessanne Chin— Promoters of Groovin in the Park have gone again for the reggae/Rhythm And Blues combo that has made it one of the most popular shows in the tri-state area. Tessanne Chin and Duane Stephenson have been added to the June 26 event at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. They join Beres Hammond and Toots and the Maytals as confirmed reggae acts. American R&B singers Peabo Bryson and Brian McKnight will also perform. Groovin Inc, promoters of Groovin in the Park, say they have maintained the blend of sounds based on fan demand. Since it was first held in 2011, top reggae acts such as Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Ken Boothe, Judy Mowatt, Stephen Marley and Capleton have graced the ‘Groovin’ stage.Patti LaBelle, Babyface, Air Supply, Billy Ocean and Michael Bolton are some … Read entire article »
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ROOTS SINGER DUANE STEPHENSON DOING THE CENTRAL AMERICA ROUNDS!
Singer Duane Stephenson performing in Costa Rica— DUANE Stephenson recently returned from Nicaragua where he did four shows. The singer performed in the capital, Managua (March 17), Bluefields (March 20), Corn Island (March 19) and Puerto Cabezas (March 23). Stephenson is the first Jamaican reggae artist to perform in the latter regions. South African singer Lucky Dube was the first reggae act to play there in 2006. “It was my first time performing in Nicaragua. Reggae is an emerging genre there in general, and for Corn Island and Puerto Cabezas it was a pleasure being the Jamaican pioneer performer. The response was great for all four events and even with a change of venue for one event the people still came out in large numbers,” said Stephenson, who is planning a return to the … Read entire article »
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JAMAICAN REGGAE ACTS FAIL TO IMPRESS U.S. BUYERS, NUMBERS FROM SOUNDSCAN REVEAL!
BY KEVIN JACKSON—- Top: Romain Virgo Bottom: American band Rebelution— THE latest Billboard Reggae Album Chart reveals that only eight albums have sold over 1,000 copies, reflecting another poor year in the American market for Jamaican acts. Figures compiled by sales tracker Soundscan show dismal numbers for most of the albums and EPs on the 50-strong table. Count Me In by American band Rebelution has so far sold 51,339 copies, the best of the lot. The set has been on the chart for 76 weeks and is currently number five, selling just over 419 copies last week.Amid the Noise & Haste, the Grammy- nominated set from SOJA, another American band, has been in the chart over 67 weeks. It is number 17 with sales of 32,140. British singer Joss Stone’s Water for Your Soul album has … Read entire article »
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QUEEN IFRICA, DUANE STEPHENSON AND PRESSURE BUSS PIPE FOR “VIRGIN ISLANDS NICE PEACE CONCERT” NOVEMBER 28!
Top: Pressure Buss Pipe Bottom: Duane Stephenson— QUEEN Ifrica and Duane Stephenson have been confirmed for the third annual Virgin Islands Nice Peace Concert, scheduled for the territory of St Thomas on November 28. Singer Pressure Buss Pipe, who is from the territory of St Thomas, is main organiser for the event which takes place at the Crown Bay Marina. He said crime remains a big problem in the United States Virgin Islands (St Croix, St Thomas, St John) which … Read entire article »
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DUANE STEPHENSON AND TARRUS RILEY GO BACK TO THE GHETTO FOR VIDEO SHOOT!
By Kevin Jackson— Reggae singers Duane Stephenson and Tarrus Riley— SINGER Duane Stephenson, who is preparing for shows in Africa, recently completed the video for the song Ghetto Religion. The single, from his Dangerously Roots album, is a cover of R Kelly and Wyclef Jean’s 2003 single. “Tarrus is my musical brother. When I thought about recording the reggae version of the song, he was the one who instantly came to mind. It was just fitting for him to be on the single as well, given where we are from the ghetto. We were able to make the song relatable,” Stephenson explained. The video is directed by Damion Gayle of Warrior Music, who was also behind Stephenson’s Rasta For I visual. Stephenson is currently number three on Tempo’s Cross Caribbean Countdown with the song Rastafari Way, … Read entire article »
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DANGEROUSLY ROOTS CONSISTENT WITH AUGUST TOWN AND DUANE STEPHENSON!
By Mel Cooke— Duane Stephenson—- It has been eight years – and an album in between (Black Gold, 2010) – from Duane Stephenson released From August Town (2007) to his current Dangerously Roots(released September 2014) set. Still, the St Andrew community, which borders the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, and is as famed for its historic connection to Alexander Bedward as periodic upsurges of violence, remains consistent in his art. That art is not only in Stephenson’s music, but … Read entire article »
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TOP ACTS FOR THE GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL SOUTH FLORIDA, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9!
Tarrus Riley TARRUS Riley, Inner Circle, Luciano, Duane Stephenson, Dean Fraser and newcomer Tydal comprise the live entertainment segment of the 13th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, scheduled for Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida on November 9. The event is promoted by Jamaican Jerk Festival Inc, USA. It has become a staple on South Florida’s leisure scene, attracting over 10,000 patrons each year. Festival CEO Eddy Edwards is excited about ‘Jerk Week’ which was introduced last year. Its Hot Trot 5K Walk/Run, which kicks off activities on November 3, features Olympic and World Championship gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. The Publix Cooking Pavilion is another hot spot. It is where top and amateur cooks show their chops in the Jerk Cook-off and Celebrity Quick Fire Challenge. Winners receive cash prizes and the coveted Dutch Pot … Read entire article »
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REVIEW BY MARLON: DANGEROUSLY ROOTS BY DUANE STEPHENSON “A MUST-GET ALBUM!”
Dangerously Roots Review Over-saturation and over-exposure are words that are often associated with and used in connection with reggae artists who are breaking into the industry. Duane Stephenson has managed to strategically elude that common blunder and space his recordings so that they can properly resonate with the public. In 2007 he burst on the scene with his debut set, the powerful and beautiful “From August Town.” In 2010 he showed that it was no fluke … Read entire article »
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SINGER/SONGWRITER DUANE STEPHENSON TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “DANGEROUSLY ROOTS” SEPTEMBER 23!
Duane Stephenson— SINGER/songwriter Duane Stephenson is slated to release his 15-track album, Dangerously Roots, on September 23. This is Stephenson’s third album. He released his debut August Town in 2007 followed by Black Gold in 2010. He spoke about Dangerously Roots in an interview with the Jamaica Observer yesterday. “The content is similar (to his previous sets) as I sing about the same topics. However, it is more hardcore in terms of the rhythm as more drum and bass … Read entire article »
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