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KABAKA PYRAMID: ENJOYING A JAM-PACKED SUMMER!
Just like his other reggae revival mates, Kabaka Pyramid also has a packed summer schedule which sees him performing on both sides of the Atlantic and spots in between. The singer known for Well Done, Never Gonna Be A Slave and Mi Alright with Chronixx is all set to promote his music in North America and in Europe for three months starting next month. “It’s called The Contraband tour, taking its name from my upcoming album. We want to release … Read entire article »
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MYSTIC REVEALERS PUSHES FOR WEED LEGALIZATION WITH RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE!
Mystic Revealers— HERB Must Legalise, the pro-ganja song from roots-reggae band Mystic Revealers, is scheduled for release in October. The digital launch of the song coincides with its music video, directed by Michael Cushnie. Production on the song started last year at the Grafton studio of producer Mikey Bennett. It has slots by artists including Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Suzanne Couch and Canadian deejay Snow. It was initially scheduled for release this month, but that has been pushed back for completion and premier of the video which was filmed in Kingston and Bull Bay, the band’s longtime base. Mystic Revealers singer/guitarist and main songwriter Anthony ‘Billy Mystic’ Wilmot said Herb Must Legalise is not just another ‘free the herb’ song. He said it puts into perspective recent changes to the Jamaican law as … Read entire article »
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ROOTS SINGER KABAKA PYRAMID FOR MONTEGO BAY’S REGGAE SUMFEST!
Kabaka Pyramid for Reggae Sumfest— KABAKA Pyramid is scheduled for Reggae Sumfest’s International Night One at the Catherine Hall complex in Montego Bay, St James on July 17. “It will be high energy from I hit the stage; I will definitely debut new material, as well as performing songs everyone knows and loves,” he declared. Reggae Sumfest is scheduled for July 12-18. Kabaka Pyramid’s songs include Free From Chain, Liberal Opposer and Warrior, featuring Chronixx. … Read entire article »
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TAD’S RECORDS TO RELEASE COMPILATION SET FEATURING NEO-ROOTS ARTISTS!
Top(L-R) Jesse Royal, Iba Mahr & Kabaka Pyramid Bottom (L-R) Richie Spice, Chronixx, Jah Cure— MUSIC producer and distributor Tad Dawkins acknowledges the neo-roots movement with the Roots Reggae Revivalist Vol 1 album which will be released by his Tad’s International Record on April 21. The set contains songs by a number of new-wave roots artists such as Chronixx (Give me a Try), Jesse Royal (Singing the Blues), Iba Mahr (Babylon Debating) and Kabaka Pyramid, who teams with Tarrus Riley on Fly The Gate. There are also tracks by older roots singers including Richie Spice with Bad Weather and Jah Cure (Territory). Dawkins said the compilation’s release is timely. “The thought came to mind with the shifting of the genre to a more conscious new sound to reggae. This started to take place around the time … Read entire article »
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ROOTS SINGER KABAKA PYRAMID BLAMES LOCAL POLITICIANS FOR JAMAICA’S WOES!
By Howard Campbell– Kabaka Pyramid— ON his latest song, Well Done, roots artist Kabaka Pyramid lets loose on Jamaican politicians, blaming them for most of the country’s challenges. Produced by Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, Well Done hears the 29-year-old singjay addressing hot topics such as the government’s arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, and the presence of Spanish hotel franchises in Jamaica. The song also looks at the divisive Goat Island issue involving the government’s proposed deal with Chinese investors to establish a port on that location in Old Harbour, St Catherine. “I don’t want it to look like I’m on a all-out attack against the government, but I want people to be aware that they have a say in the governance of the country,” Kabaka Pyramid told Splash. He added: “It might be a harsh … Read entire article »
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EXCO LEVI CONTINUES ON HIS STRIVE TO THE TOP!
By Howard Campbell— Exco Levi—- RECOGNISED as Canada’s Grammy Awards, the annual Juno Awards has done little for the profile of its reggae winners. But according to Exco Levi, who won the Reggae Recording of The Year for the third straight year on March 29, it has given his career a boost. The 33-year-old deejay’s latest win was for Strive, a song he did with roots singer Kabaka Pyramid. Strive was one of several cuts on the popular Honey Pot … Read entire article »
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I-WAYNE LASHES OUT AGAINST FELLOW-ARTISTS AND RADIO JOCKS FOR “PROMOTING FILTH AND IMMORALITY!”
I-Wayne I wayne calls fellow artists hyporcites—- By Curtis Campbell—- Reggae artist I Wayne is asking the local music industry to promote more music with positive content in order to reduce the rate at which society is drifting into a path of immorality. According to the reggae artist, known to be an advocate against prostitution, violence and other ills in society, though reggae music is regaining popularity, smut is still overpromoted in the media. When accused of using music to influence negativity, many artists are known to use … Read entire article »
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KABAKA PYRAMID GETS “BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR” HONORS, AND IS NOMINATED FOR A JUNO AWARD!
New York, New York—- For Kabaka Pyramid, 2013 was a remarkable and ground breaking year. With the release of his second EP titled ‘Lead the Way’ and a successful US and European tour, he is being recognized via numerous accolades in 2014. On Saturday February 15th Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) awarded Kabaka Pyramid as the breakthrough artist of the year. During the sixth annual JaRIA honor award ceremony, it was a night of Reggae musicians being … Read entire article »
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