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JUNIOR CAT RELEASES HIS FIRST INSPIRATIONAL SONG “GLORIOUS THINGS!”
Junior Cat— JUNIOR Cat, known for hardcore dancehall songs like Funeral Bag and Deportee, recently released Glorious Things, his first inspirational single. Produced by Carey Nicholas of Dadz of Dadz Entertainment, the deejay told the Jamaica Observer that the song looks at Biblical teachings and spirituality. “It is just a positive song that explores a lot of inspirational topics. It talks about the last days and so on. Also, it is a tribute song to the late grandmother of the producer. She was an inspiration to myself and others and she passed away last year,” Junior Cat said. He plans to promote Glorious Things during an August 26-28 trip to the United Kingdom with hot singer, Nesbeth. Junior Cat, whose given name is Ricardo Maragh, is the younger brother of influential deejay Super Cat. Both grew up … Read entire article »
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SUPER CAT IS ADDED TO LINEUP OF REGGAE SUMFEST, JULY 23!
Super Cat The ‘Don Dada’, Super Cat, is the latest artist to be added to the line-up for the Reggae Night of Reggae Sumfest that is set to take place on July 23. Joe Bogdanovich, chairman and CEO of Downsound Entertainment Limited, the holding company for Reggae Sumfest, believes that the addition of Super Cat to the line-up represents an injection of ‘class and tradition.’ “When it comes to Reggae Night, we have a real strong line-up. We … Read entire article »
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SUPER CAT TO HEADLINE THE ORACABESSA FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY, MAY 30!
Super Cat Dancehall DJ Super ‘Don Dadda’ Cat, considered one of the greatest deejays of all times is set to deliver his first New York area outdoor music festival performance in over 15 years. The ‘Don Dadda’ will headline the 3rd annual Oracabessa Festival on Memorial Monday May 30, 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. The announcement was made by radio jocks Dubb Master Chris and DJ Roy of Irie Jam Radio, WVIP, 93.5FM. Super Cat, who was christened William Anthony Maragh, achieved international fame in the late 1980s with hits songs “Cry Fi De Youth and “Boops” which sparked a slew of ‘sugar daddy’ songs. The hit parade continued in the 90s with “Don Dada”, “Ghetto Red Hot” and stateside hit “Dem No Worry We” which featured Jamaican born … Read entire article »
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SINGER DENYQUE EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR HER LATEST SINGLE “DON’T YOU KNOW!”
By Leighton Levy— Denyque— Recording artist Denyque has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with veteran producer Robert Livingston on his latest project, the Cold Hearts rhythm. Livingston and his Big Yard label played an integral role in the hugely successful careers of international reggae-dancehall stars Super Cat and Shaggy, artists who have sold millions of records worldwide. The Cold Hearts rhythm that has been receiving positive reviews also features the vocals of General Degree, Tony Gold, DMajor, Richie Spice, Chris Martin and several others. Denyque’s single, Don’t You Know, is a love song about a person expressing deep love for someone. “The song says, ‘don’t you know you are the one that I need’, stressing that I don’t need anybody else, it’s all about you,” she said. “I hope a lot of people can relate to … Read entire article »
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BIG CHANGES COMING FOR STING 2015!
The countdown has begun for Sting, arguably one of the most anticipated annual events, and this year Supreme Promotions, the event’s organizer, is planning on a brand-new structure. Sting 2015, under the theme ‘From Then ‘Til Now’, will mark a revolution for the historic event. This year’s staging will be centered on honoring the major contributors to Jamaica’s music industry’s longest-running entertainment event. “We have been doing this since 1984 at Cinema II. Our posters are hot tickets. “Year to year, people would try to get one to place on their walls at home, which indicates the impact of this event. “It’s not we alone who do this, so we want to take some time to highlight the ones that help us make Sting what it is today,” said Sting creative director Dimario McDowell. To accommodate the … Read entire article »
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JACK RADICS MAKES THE BILLBOARD CHART WITH “MAKE YOU MINE!”
By Kevin Jackson— Jack Radics—- SINGER Jack Radics is enjoying a career revival thanks to the song Make You Mine which is number nine on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales Chart. The table ranks the top-selling singles (CD and vinyl) in the United States. Make You Mine is featured on Radics’ latest album Way 2 Long. It is a joint production between Radics’ Sound Faculty label and producer Ruediger Nieschmidt. Speaking to the Jamaica Observer from Atlanta, Georgia last week, … Read entire article »
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SUPER CAT JOINS THE STAR-STUDDED CREW OF WELCOME TO JAMROCK REGGAE CRUISE 2015!
The 5-Night Musical Voyage from Miami to Jamaica on Norwegian Cruise Lines Sets Sail on Nov. 30 and Dec. 5, 2015 Jamaican dancehall icon Super Cat, known for hits like “Don Dada”, “Ghetto Red Hot” and “Dem No Worry We” with Heavy D, has been added to this year’s second annual Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. The music legend, who rose to stardom in the late 1980s and early 1990s, was one of the first dancehall artists to crossover in hip hop and pop music collaborating with Kris Kross, Notorious B.I.G., Neptunes and Sugar Ray. His music still permeates the airwaves and clubs today and has been sampled by likes of Sean Paul and NAS. Super Cat is very selective of his recent performances, making them all special in their own right. Welcome To Jamrock … Read entire article »
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FORMER MAJOR LABEL EXECUTIVE KAREN MASON TALKS REGGAE!
By Kevin Jackson— MASON… a lot of reggae-influenced music going on right now Former music executive Karen Mason hopes the advice she gave to finalists in the Digicel Rising Stars competition last weekend, will help them develop careers. Mason, who helped propel reggae and dancehall music to international heights in the 1990s, was in Kingston as a guest judge for the popular talent series. “Any opportunity to come to Jamaica and to participate in particularly the art world and culture, moving things from point A to point B, I will be there. I was honored when I was contacted to be a part of the judging panel because a lot of the work that I do is about teaching and showing artists how to really understand and navigate this music industry,” Mason said. “In … Read entire article »
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WOMEN IN REGGAE: KAREN MASON AND THE STORY BEHIND ELEKTRA RECORDS!
By Howard Campbell—– This is the fourth in an eight-part feature on the impact of women on reggae as artists, administrators and managers. Today we feature record executive Karen Mason. Top: Terror Fabulous, Bottom: MASON… My world really came together when (Colombia executive) Carol Cooper signed Super Cat When the annals of dancehall are documented, most musicologists will agree that the 1990s were the genre’s golden age. One of the persons responsible for that glittering period was Karen … Read entire article »
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REGGAE BRITANNIA: CHAKA DEMUS & PLIERS BECAME THE TOAST OF ENGLAND!
By Howard Campbell—— In August, it will be 50 years since Jamaica gained Independence from Britain. Today, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section reflects on the influence Jamaican pop culture has had on that country in REGGAE BRITANNIA, a weekly feature leading up to the Golden Jubilee. Chaka Demus (left) and Pliers Top: Chris Blackwell AT the dawn of 1992, deejay Chaka Demus and singer Pliers were considered dancehall has-beens. Within one year, the duo made music history and became … Read entire article »
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