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AN ORDER OF DISTINCTION AWARD, A NEW ALBUM, A VALENTINE’S CONCERT FOR REGGAE LEGEND GREGORY ISAACS!

By Howard Campbell—  Top: June Isaacs receiving the posthumous award on behalf of her husband reggae singer Gregory Isaacs. (Joseph Wellington) AN album of unreleased songs from Gregory Isaacs and a Valentine’s Day theme show are on the cards in 2017 for the late singer’s estate. His widow, June Isaacs, told the Jamaica Observer that the album will be distributed by Tads International Record, the independent label her husband had a long relationship with. In February, a live show dubbed ‘Red Rose For Gregory’ is scheduled for Kingston. American Rhythm & Blues group Atlantic Starr will be the featured act alongside harmony quartet LUST. June Isaacs said the album and show are just two of the projects to help keep ‘The Cool Ruler’s legacy vibrant. Gregory Isaacs died in October 2010. “His repertoire consists of lovers’ … Read entire article »

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PREZIDENT BROWN TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “BOY BABY” SEPTEMBER 30!

 Acclaimed Jamaican roots reggae virtuoso Prezident Brown ignites the reggae scene with his latest hit, “Boy Baby,”available worldwide on September 30, 2014 from Tad’s Record. Born Fitz Cotterell in Clarendon, Jamaica, Prezident Brown embarked on his musical journey over three decades ago and has since transcended international borders to bring his brand of socially-conscious messages, packaged through sweet reggae music, to the global audience. “Boy Baby” is a smooth, melodic gem that showcases a more personal side of Prezident Brown and perfectly illustrates his brand of lover’s rock. This surprising turn and welcomed take on lover’s rock from the roots reggae impresario is bound to thrill reggae fans. “This time around, I hope to bring the best of my love to the fans,” states Prezident Brown. “This song is about making love while the rain is falling and procreating a son, a boy baby.” The song is … Read entire article »

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HUGE DEMAND FOR VYBZ KARTEL’S MUSIC IN EUROPE, ACCORDING TO HIS DISTRIBUTOR!

HUGE DEMAND FOR VYBZ KARTEL’S MUSIC IN EUROPE, ACCORDING TO HIS DISTRIBUTOR!

 By Howard Campbell—  Vybz Kartel— AS the Vybz Kartel murder trial winds down, the distributor of a multi-song album containing some of the deejay’s biggest hit songs, says interest in his music continues to grow. Tad Dawkins, owner of Tad’s Record, told the Jamaica Observer that Kartel Forever: Trilogy, the 60-track album released by the company last September, has sold well in Europe where the flamboyant Kartel has a strong base. “People in that part of the world still … Read entire article »

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