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NEW YORK-BORN REGGAE SINGER K-VIBES, PAYS TRIBUTE TO JACKIE MITTOO IN KINGSTON, MARCH 29!

March 18th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Jackie Mittoo— NOT many current dancehall/reggae producers know much about Jackie Mittoo, the music’s original beat master. On March 29, Karen Morrison-Gayle of Brickrose Entertainment continues her drive to reintroduce the master keyboardist/arranger to contemporary fans. In February, she staged a tribute to Mittoo at his alma mater Kingston College. Her latest effort is Tribute To Jackie Mittoo: Whodunit, a show scheduled for Jacob’s Place at King’s Plaza. For Morrison-Gayle, the event is more than just a salute to Mittoo who died from cancer in Toronto, Canada, in 1990. “This show to me means that more people will be aware of session musicians who made outstanding contributions to the popular music of Jamaica. And even though many of them are no longer with us, people will see the need to celebrate them and their legacy … Read entire article »

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JACKIE MITTOO TO BE HONORED BY KINGSTON COLLEGE!

February 18th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Jackie Mittoo Bottom: K-Vibes Widely regarded as one of reggae’s most influential musicians, Donat ‘Jackie’ Mittoo is unknown to many in contemporary dancehall. On Saturday, the original ‘beat master’ will be honored in a ceremony at his alma mater, Kingston College (KC). Mittoo, who died in Canada in 1990, never graduated from KC. He left while in fourth form at age 15 to become a founding member of The Skatalites band. The ceremony takes place at the KC Chapel where Mittoo honed his playing on the organ. His family will be presented with a symbolic school tie and a citation. Singer Karen ‘K Vibes Brick Rose’ Morrison came up with the idea to honor Mittoo. She discovered his music while signed to Studio One, the legendary record company where the keyboardist/arranger was musical director.“Based on my … Read entire article »

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NEW YORK-BASED SINGER K-VIBES “I’M LOOKING FOR A BETTER LIVING AND A HIT SONG IN JAMAICA!”

September 12th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— K-Vibes— EVEN when they have earned recognition abroad, many reggae artists feel unfulfilled until they get that breakthrough in Jamaica. New York-born singer K Vibes/Brick Rose is eyeing Jamaican charts with Run to You and Fire, songs from her debut album, Rose Among Thorns. The 14-song set was released in June. It also includes Reggae Music I am, produced by Lloyd ‘King Jammys’ James and Dance in The Dance (with General Trees) which did well in the Big Apple. She is hoping a move to Kingston will improve her chances of getting a hit in Jamaica. “It was very hard, but I found it easier since I recently moved to Kingston,” K Vibes/Brick Rose told Splash. “For me, the move is one I had to make, not only for music but for a better … Read entire article »

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NEW YORK-BASED K-VIBES TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “ROSE AMONG THORNS” IN JUNE!

May 5th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell K Vibes/Brick Rose—- TO many in the competitive New York City music beat, singer K Vibes/Brick Rose has paid her dues, having recorded for several of the Big Apple’s top reggae producers since the early 1990s. After years of releasing singles, her debut album Rose Among Thorns, will be released in June. According to K Vibes/Brick Rose, releasing a full set is a personal accomplishment. “This album is to show the quality of my music and that … Read entire article »

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