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POP STAR KATY PERRY WRITES AND RECORDS A REGGAE SONG WITH PRODUCER MAJOR LAZER!

By Jacques Peterson— Katy Perry –a.k.a. the whitest white woman in pop music– is probably the last person you’d ever expect to do a reggae track, but it’s happened. The “Roar” songstress was recently spotted in the studio with Major Lazer’s Diplo and Walshy Fire, where she was writing music during a recording session for Jamaican reggae artist Jessie Royal’s upcoming mixtape. Walshy Fire opened up about the surprising collaboration in a new interview with Jah Blem Muzik to promote Royal’s mixtape. “The funniest moment was having Katy Perry in the studio singing ‘woke up this morning feeling so blessed’ and writing a whole song to the Rootsman Riddim while Jesse did the dub for modern day Judas. Watching her catch that reggae vibe was the best part of recording.” Still no word yet on whether the song is for Royal’s mixtape or if Katy … Read entire article »

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TARRUS RILEY TRIES HIS HANDS AT ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC!

Tarrus Riley— By Shereita Grizzle— Tarrus ‘Singy Singy’ Riley is known for his soulful tracks and smooth vocals, so when he released his latest track, many were surprised to see the artiste up the tempo. The track, titled Tun Up Di Music, features recording artist Chi Ching Ching and is an electronic dance music (EDM)-infused single. When The Sunday Gleaner caught up with Riley, the Push It to The Limit singer said versatility was key to maintaining a successful career. “As an artist, you always have to step out of your comfort sound and try new things. It is very important to be diverse, and your music should always reflect that,” he said. He then went on to say that the song displays a lighter, more fun side of him, a side not many get to see often enough. “The song is fun and … Read entire article »

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BUNJI GARLIN LEADS A NEW SOCA CHARGE!

Bunji Garlin— By Shereita Grizzle—- Many consider him the man leading the soca revival across the globe, and a recent record deal may be what he needs to successfully cross over into the international market. When The Gleaner caught up with Bunji Garlin a week ago Saturday at the Best of the Best concert in Miami, the soca viking revealed that he had just signed an exclusive deal with RCA and VP records. The two labels will join forces to promote Garlin’s hit Differentology (Ready For The Road).The artist said he was happy with the partnership and was looking forward to working with the label. “It’s an honor, and I look forward to all the possibilities and what it may mean for soca music,” he said. Following the deal, VP Records CEO Chris Chin was quoted in online reports, saying the … Read entire article »

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