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ROOTS SINGER JOSEPH ISRAEL RELEASES “PEOPLE NEED HOPE” A COMBINATION WITH TARRUS RILEY AND GENTLEMAN!

Joseph Israel releases “People Need Hope” the first song he’s ever recorded in combination with two other artists. He’s joined by Gentleman from Germany and Tarrus Riley from Jamaica on this uplifting single flavored with live horns recorded in Jamaica from legendary players, trombonist Nambo Robinson and saxophonist Dean Fraser. The one-drop style reggae groove with its playful horn line fortifies the universal message of hope in the compelling chorus “people need hope today, so they can work it out”. As Joseph Israel reflects on the enthusiasm surrounding the release he notes, “The song ‘People Need Hope’ is the people’s music, the people’s message, it represents artists from three countries working together to make a joyful noise.” The song is the first single from the upcoming summer 2016 release PARADISE. “Joseph Israel’s on point … Read entire article »

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THE 14th ANNUAL GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL DELIVERED!

 AJ Brown— PROMOTERS of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival — held at Markham Park, Sunrise in Florida on Sunday — delivered on their promise of a diverse entertainment offering. There was something for everyone on the various stages throughout the venue: the Fusion Sound Stage; the Western Union Cultural Stage; the Hot Zone; and, of course, the main performance stage. Sheldon Shepherd, actor and member of No-Maddz, read from his recently released book titled In the Morning Yah. He received a good reception from the audience. The Fusion Sound Stage — located towards the back of the park — saw up-and-coming acts, including singer Mackeehan, reggae band Army Gideon, Shanna Lee, 86 band, and Sekajipo, a Liberian acoustic guitar hip hop artist. “The vibe was overall a good one and the feedback is awesome. … Read entire article »

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“A BIGGER AND BETTER JERK FEST” EXPECTED TOMORROW (SUNDAY) IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA!

   Kaci Fennell (file photo)— MIAMI, Florida – Eddy Edwards, promoter of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, is promising that this year’s staging will be bigger and better. Now in its 14th year, the family-friendly food and music event is scheduled for Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida, on Sunday. It is slated to begin at 10:00 am. “We are ahead of schedule in terms of our preparations and we’ll be creating a better experience for our patrons. Several vendors will be introducing new jerk items to the menu,” Edwards told Observer Online, a short while ago. Edwards, who migrated to the United States from Jamaica more than three decades ago, has been involved in a number of projects promoting Jamaican culture, in Miami and New York City. “Another new feature at the event will be pop-up … Read entire article »

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THIRD WORLD, BARRINGTON LEVY, GENTLEMAN AND MORE, FOR THE GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA!

SUNRISE, FL – Among the many can’t-afford-to-miss features at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, the sizzling entertainment on the Main Stage is undoubtedly high on the list. Each year, Festival Director Abdul Mushin scouts the best talents to ensure patrons leave satisfied, but still wanting more. The 14th annual event on November 8 at Markham Park in Sunrise will have an awesome lineup that is bound to deliver “A Taste of Fun” and so much more to Jerk Festival lovers. For Mushin, the challenge each year is keeping it fresh and entertaining for new patrons as well as diehard Jerk Festival fans. He says, “We search for the very best talent and we look for appeal, uniqueness and a level of demand from our audience. We  look for that name so … Read entire article »

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RICHIE STEPHENS’ ‘KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK” NO.1 SONG IN BRAZIL!

Singer Set To Embark On 3-Month European Tour  Richie Stevens No.1 in Brazil! With Richie Stephens’ single ‘Knock, Knock, Knock’ from the album ‘Real Reggae Music’ currently the #1 song in Brazil, it is not surprising that the award winning singer is confirmed to perform there for a series of concerts.  “I was shocked when I got the news that ‘Knock, Knock, Knock’ was a massive hit in Brazil since we never did any special promotions there. Radio started playing the song, fans embraced it and now it has found its way to the top”Stephens explained in a recent radio interview. The success of the song has generated tremendous interest from promoters looking to book him to perform there. “I am excited about my first performance in Brazil which happens in August. I hope to be invited back … Read entire article »

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THE DOCUMENTARY “JOURNEY TO JAH” PREMIERES AT THE ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL!

  By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston–  Alborosie & Gentleman— TWO European reggae singers who have made a mark in Jamaica are the subject of a documentary entitled Journey To Jah, which premiered September 3 at the Zurich Film Festival. According to the film’s Facebook page, it took seven years to complete. Journey To Jah tracks the rise of Italian singer Alborosie and German singer Gentleman. A German-Swiss production, it is co-directed by Noël Dernesch, Moritz Springer and Marcus Winterbauer. According to the Facebook page, the documentary “is a tale of the seeking and finding of a spiritual home in a foreign culture, one that follows people who are connected by one thing: music”. Richie Stephens and Damian Marley, two Jamaican artists who have worked with Alborosie and Gentleman, are interviewed by the producers. Alborosie, who is from Sicily, first came … Read entire article »

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ALBUM REVIEW BY MARLON BURRELL: “REAL REGGAE MUSIC” BY RICHIE STEVENS!

ALBUM REVIEW BY MARLON BURRELL: “REAL REGGAE MUSIC” BY RICHIE STEVENS!

  Someone knew what they were doing when they decided to name this album “Real Reggae Music” because that is exactly what you get. The formula here is very simple. Some original well-written songs, a couple of updated reggae classics over some well-produced authentic reggae rhythms, many of which are familiar, with one of Jamaica’s finest vocalists doing the crooning. Top that off with some classic rhythms supplied by the legendary Bunny Lee from his 1970’s … Read entire article »

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: LOCAL JAMAICAN REGGAE ENDANGERED!

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: LOCAL JAMAICAN REGGAE ENDANGERED!

THE EDITOR, Sir: SOS! Jamaican reggae under threat! It is now clear that Jamaica has lost the status as the home of reggae. Germany has now not only claimed our reggae music but has found the formula to package it and ensure large profits. The sad part is that this product is not Jamaican, and some of these large reggae shows across Europe no longer feature our reggae artists but have embraced the new phenomenon of German, Italian, French and other European … Read entire article »

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WEEK-TWO ON TOP OF NEW YORK CHART FOR GENTLEMAN & SUGAR MINOTT!

WEEK-TWO ON TOP OF NEW YORK CHART FOR GENTLEMAN & SUGAR MINOTT!

THE NEW YORK TOP 30 REGGAE CHART 3/28/12 TW LW WOC TITLE                           ARTIST                                             LABEL               HPR 1-1- 8            GOOD OLD DAYS (2)  GENTLEMAN/SUGAR MINOTT   VP RECORDS  #1 2- 2- 12   … Read entire article »

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CD REVIEW: “DIVERSITY” GENTLEMAN

CD REVIEW: “DIVERSITY” GENTLEMAN

CD REVIEW BY MARLON BURRELL —— Title: DIVERSITY  Artist: GENTLEMAN Label: VP RECORDS Every now and then, an album whose title is truly descriptive of it’s contents comes out. Gentleman’s “Diversity” is one such album. This German reggae artist shows that he is the real deal with this album. “Diversity” draws from contemporary reggae and dancehall influences, while keeping ties with the music’s past. There are several collaborated tracks on this album and the choices of collaborators are reflective … Read entire article »

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