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FIFTEEN YEARS SINCE THE DIWALI RIDDIM!

BY KEVIN JACKSON—  Steven “Lenky” Marsden — The success of the Diwali rhythm changed the life of producer Steven “Lenky” Marsden. The beat, which was released in early 2002, recently celebrated 15 years.“I intentionally set out to do something different, to make a ‘riddim’ that was special and did not sound like everything out at the time. The actual beat was made in 1998, it evolved from that time until its eventual release. The changes and tweaks came through exposure to different cultures and sounds through touring,” Marsden told the Sunday Observer. Despite his intention, he said he never envisioned that the Diwali ryhthm would’ve been successful. “No, not even in my wildest dreams. I never thought it would’ve been as big as it became,” said Marsden. In May 2002, Greensleeves Records released the various … Read entire article »

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FATHER RICHARD HO-LUNG JOINS SHAGGY & FRIENDS!

FATHER RICHARD HO-LUNG JOINS SHAGGY & FRIENDS!

 Brian Bonitto—  (From left) Drummer Sly Dunbar, keyboardist Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden, singer Tarrus Riley, Father Richard Ho Lung and Shaggy at Anchor Studio in St Andrew yesterday. (Photos: Naphtali Junior)—– WHILE Jamaica is locked in preparation for American President Barack Obama’s one-day visit, Shaggy assembled some of his colleagues for a worthy cause at the Anchor Studio in Kingston. The team, which comprised singer Tarrus Riley, drummer Sly Dunbar, keyboardist Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden, and singer Chevaughn added the … Read entire article »

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WITH A NEW BEAT, COURTNEY JOHN STEPS IN THE FUTURE WITH BLACK CINDERELLA!

WITH A NEW BEAT, COURTNEY JOHN STEPS IN THE FUTURE WITH BLACK CINDERELLA!

COURTNEY John officially debuted his Rootstronic sound two weeks ago with the cover of a reggae classic. The singer’s fusion of electronica and roots-reggae puts an entirely different spin on Black Cinderella, a song originally done by Errol Dunkley. COURTNEY JOHN… it’s one of my favourite all-time songs   Black Cinderella is the first release from Future, John’s 10-track album which is scheduled to be released April 30. All songs are produced by Nastasia ‘The Wizard’ Hammond. Courtney John … Read entire article »

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