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ALKALINE TO GET “TIGHT SECURITY” AT REGGAE SUMFEST!

 Alkaline performing at Magnum New Rules held at National Stadium car park in St Andrew recently. (Photo: Karl McLarty) — Alkaline is slated to be one of the headliners at this year’s staging of Reggae Sumfest. Following recent episodes with his fans, concerns have been raised as it relates to security for patrons attending his performance at the annual summer festival on July 21. Chairman of Reggae Sumfest and CEO of Downsound Records Joseph Bogdanovich is assuring everyone’s safety. “We are working closely with Alkaline and his team to ensure that everything goes well. Over the years, the history of Sumfest has been impressive. Our event is well secured every year, as fan safety is paramount. So this year we are working with a team which is second to none to ensure that everything … Read entire article »

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JOE BOGDANOVICH SIGNS PUBLISHING DEAL FOR REGGAE SUMFEST 25th ANNIVERSARY MAGAZINE!

  Joe Bogdanovich at the signing.— Outside of his love affair with Reggae and Dancehall music, Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of DSE (Downsound Entertainment) and owner of the Reggae Sumfest brand, has his eyes set on new goals. This year marks the 25th staging of the festival, and already plans are in high gear to make this year’s presentation a resetting of the bar, because not only has the format changed, but so have the efforts aimed at marketing and giving sponsors more bang for their buck. Introducing Reggae Sumfest 25th Anniversary Magazine, a collaboration between Downsound Entertainment and publishing trendsetters, Pageturner Publishing House; publishers of Miss Kitty’s Good Girl Gone Bad and Macka Diamond’s Bun Him!!!, the novel, and most recently, TeenVybe Magazine, a seasonal publication, just to name a few. “We and Joe had … Read entire article »

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“NO FOREIGN ARTISTS FOR REGGAE SUMFEST” DECLARE ITS ORGANIZERS!

By Shereita Grizzle Patrick Planter/ Photographer Johnny Gourzong (left), Joe Bogdanovich (center) and Robert Russell (right) during an interview at The Gleaner’s North Street office yesterday.— When Joe Bogdanovich acquired the Reggae Sumfest brand, he promised some changes to the festival and the entire Sumfest experience. With the 16th staging of the festival fast approaching, the businessman has revealed that there will be no international night this year and no international act. The festival, which has been scaled down from three nights to two, will see Dancehall Night being held on Friday, July 22, and Reggae Night on Saturday, July 23. Reggae night replaces International Night. Bogdanovich, who spoke to THE STAR yesterday, revealed that the over the past few years, the overhead costs to secure an international act for the festival had become too … Read entire article »

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DOWNSOUND RECORDS DROPS THE NEW RIDDIM “FARR OUT!”

 Ishawna & Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell— DOWNSOUND Records has released a new rhythm Farr Out, which features in the work of a number of dancehall artists. According to producer Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell, he and the DownSound team found an opportunity to put some real vibes back into the dancehall with a high-energy rhythm that the streets can relate to. The rhythm features Vybz Kartel with How Mi Grow, Ishawna’s Long Fingernail, Weh Dat Aguh by Chi Ching Ching and Harry Toddler’s Use To.Last week, the set was abuzz with glitz, glamour and music with the making of the video directed by Josef Bogdanovich, DownSound’s principal. He explained the medley is one of 50 videos produced locally. “The video is fashion driven and you will see Ishawna with a brand new look. The video also highlights … Read entire article »

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JOE BOGDANOVICH IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HIS DOWNSOUND RECORDS!

Downsound Records has been a major player in the Jamaican music industry for over a decade. Since setting up shop locally in the 1990s the company which is owned and operated by American business man Joe Bogdanovich, has become the driving force in the local music industry. “We’ve been here for a while now and we’ve worked with a lot of people in various areas of the business. We’ve built up a good reputation as successful, management, music production and events company.” The Downsound boss is extremely optimistic about the future of his company. “So far we have done a lot and we have accomplished great results, but I believe the best is yet to come. Right not I am working with a great stable of artists which includes seasoned veterans like Ninja Man. … Read entire article »

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NINJA MAN GETS HIS PASSPORT BACK AND HEADS OUT FOR CARIBBEAN TOUR!

  Extra extra read all about it………………..the Don Gorgon takes to the friendly skies. AGAIN! It’s an elated Ninja Man pictured here with his Manager and CEO of Downsound Records Joe Bogdanovich, showing off his passport. The dancehall Don is once again free to travel, and is wasting no time as he embarks on a promotional tour of the Caribbean, starting this Monday. After a lengthy period of being without his passport, the dancehall icon is now allowed to travel with the approval of the court. Bahamas, Trinidad and Barbados look out…the artist is leaving ‘Jamaica Town’ and headed your way. It’s not very often we get a smile from our beloved Ninja Man.  Downsound Records is pulling out all the stops. Stay tuned! … Read entire article »

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