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CANADIAN R&B SINGER TORY LANEZ, ADAPTS TANTO METRO & DEVONTE’S “EVERYBODY FALLS IN LOVE!”

June 29th, 2016 | Add a Comment

CANADIAN R&B SINGER TORY LANEZ, ADAPTS TANTO METRO & DEVONTE’S “EVERYBODY FALLS IN LOVE!”

By Kimberley Small— File Tanto Metro (left) and Devonte.– ‘Everyone Falls in Love’ by Tanto Metro and Devonte has been sampled, chopped and mixed once again. The 1997 hit song can now be referred to as a classic, becoming source material for younger artists from various genres. “Just this year, there are about three songs that interpolates the hit single Everyone Falls In Love,” Burton J, manager of Tanto Metro and Devonte’s team, told THE STAR. Last Friday, rising Canadian R&B crooner … Read entire article »

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FOR A WORTHY CAUSE, SHAGGY AND FRIENDS DELIVERED!

January 4th, 2016 | Add a Comment

  GREAT acts and a worthy cause have become a hallmark of the biennial Shaggy and Friends fundraiser for the Bustamante Hospital for Children. And Saturday’s showcase lived up to that tradition. Although it was not as impressive a line-up as previous years, what played out on stage justified the event’s growing status. The lawns of Jamaica House became event central as act after act delivered, catering to every market among the thousands who were in attendance and who watched via live Internet stream. Surprise artist Sean Kingston was most impressive. The Florida-born singer, who is of Jamaican parentage, had the venue buzzing to tracks such as 911 and his break-out hit Beautiful Girl. Chart-buster OMI performed before a major local audience for the first time and gave a creditable showing. He still has a … Read entire article »

Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS

STAR-STUDDED GATHERING FOR “THE REGGAE POWER 2” ALBUM LAUNCH!

September 26th, 2015 | Add a Comment

The music fraternity came out to support the project. From left: Protojé, Robbie Shakespeare, Kaz Asonuma, Cherine Anderson, Sly Dunbar and Kabaka Pyramid. (PHOTOS: STEVE JAMES)—- THERE was a full house at Roe Japanese Restaurant in St Andrew Monday evening for the launch of Reggae Power 2, a joint production between Sly and Robbie’s Taxi Records and Spicy Chocolate, a hot Japanese production group. The 15-song compilation has songs from a number of artists such as T.O.K, Shaggy, No-Maddz, Richie Stephens, Romain Virgo and Maxi Priest. Drummer Sly Dunbar and his longtime musical partner, Robbie Shakespeare, were drafted into the project by Spicy Chocolate. Along with their friend Kaz Osonuma (owner of Roe Japanese), the ‘Riddim Twins’ helped select the artists for the album, which was completed at their One Pop studio, as well … Read entire article »

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SLY & ROBBIE PRESENTS TANTO METRO & DEVONTE!

July 1st, 2015 | Add a Comment

Having achieved a pentacle of success with a hit filled catalog, Tanto Metro and Devonte aim to reclaim the top of the charts with the help of acclaimed Grammy Award winning producers Sly & Robbie with the release of their 4th studio album.The duo who has topped worldwide charts, including billboard reggae and billboard Hot 100, have made their mark on the mainstream musical scene with their distinctive blended voices. Dancehall deejay Tanto Metro (Mark Wolfe) and singer Devonte (Wayne Passley) harmonious combinations of reggae, dancehall and lovers rock caters to all, and while the prolific production duo of Sly & Robbie are renowned for their stellar reggae productions, the award winning team has produced tracks for the likes of Paul McCartney, Britney Spears and Wiz Khalifa. Speaking of the creation … Read entire article »

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PATRICIA CHIN OF VP RECORDS GETS A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD!

June 26th, 2015 | Add a Comment

 Pat Chin (second left) Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin, widow of Vincent Chin and co-founder of VP Records, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday night at the Libera Awards in New York. Chin is the first female recipient of the award, presented by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM). She gave an emotional acceptance speech at the Highline Ballroom. “I am honored to be the first female to receive such a prestigious award. Words cannot truly convey my feelings. I’m so pleased to be recognized by the independent music community and A2IM, the reason being that, the spirit of independence has always been so deeply ingrained in my heart and thus, the heart of my business and life,” said Chin, who received a standing ovation. The function was attended by music industry heavyweights including … Read entire article »

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