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“THE JAMAICAN MUSIC INDUSTRY IS IN A BAD STATE” SAYS LUTAN FYAH!

Lutan Fyah—-  Known for his spitfire lyrics, reggae artist Lutan Fyah is dissatisfied with the state of the music business. “I think Jamaica needs a music industry that seeks to recognize the real players who have been out there defending the reggae/dancehall music in the midst of recession and world war,” he said. “A lot of artists are out there, like me, putting in the ground-work, doing collaborations and music visuals with platinum-selling artists in Europe and Africa, and working every one of these major festivals that every artist is crazy to be a part of, in every corner that play reggae music, but the Jamaican population won’t know about this because the media is not publicizing these efforts.” The Life of a King hitmaker is in Europe promoting his latest works and doing … Read entire article »

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SINGER/SONGWRITER DUANE STEPHENSON TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “DANGEROUSLY ROOTS” SEPTEMBER 23!

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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CHARITY CONCERT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER IN KINGSTON!

CHARITY CONCERT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER IN KINGSTON!

Luciano— New York-based DJT Promotions, Sunlight Productions and Global Harmony, a charity organisation which operates out of the United Kingdom, have joined forces with a number of reggae and dancehall artists to fight against domestic violence. On Saturday August 17, they will stage the first annual White House Culture Jam at the White House Beach Park in Westmoreland. According to George O’Gilvie of DJT Promotions, domestic violence is a very serious problem globally, and as such, he and … Read entire article »

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VETERAN SINGER DENNIS “THE DRIFTER” WALKS – BEMOANS THE STATE OF TODAY’S MUSIC!

VETERAN SINGER DENNIS “THE DRIFTER” WALKS – BEMOANS THE STATE OF TODAY’S MUSIC!

BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON—— CONTEMPORARY reggae artists have lost the art of songwriting. So says veteran singer Dennis Walks, who believes that great lyrics and melodies are the main ingredients for music with staying power. Walks, whose hit songs include Margaret, Drifter and Heart Don’t Leap, says while he enjoys some of today’s dancehall beats, he is not impressed with the lyrics. WALKS… they need to do songs that kids and grannies can listen to “They need to do songs … Read entire article »

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