NEW SINGLE “Baby It’s You” From Canadian Vocalist AMMOYE

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Canadian reggae starlet Ammoye released her new single, “Baby It’s You,” Tuesday, January 15, 2013 on iTunes.

Her single – a tasty pop-radio rhapsody with an alluring melody – was produced by Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor in connection with his recent campaign to spread the pleasures of pop-reggae music to a global audience.

KEMAR ‘FLAVA’ MCGREGOR RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH CANADIAN VOCALIST AMMOYE

NEW SINGLE by CANADIAN VOCALIST AMMOYE

Ammoye’s latest offering explores the addiction of love, and the delight of expressing appreciation toward a devoted romantic partner.

If that sounds soft and P.C. – it’s meant to sound that way. Ammoye isn’t afraid to spread love openly. With “Baby It’s You,” Ammoye and McGregor are collaboratively united in selling upliftment to reggae audiences, and helping record-label officials to understand that romantic pop-reggae is the future of the reggae genre. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that Ammoye’s new song is melodically and culturally superior to everything the major labels are currently pushing.

Basically, I want ‘Baby It’s You’ to affect reggae culture in a positive way – allowing the people to get an appreciation of clean, inspirational love music from reggae,” said Ammoye. “I want the consumers and the music execs to count this kind of music as viable, necessary and important.”

Whether she’s crafting a nightclub anthem or crooning a midnight serenade, Ammoye remains dedicated to her creative mission, which is to popularize the status of love. Ammoye said she enjoys a comfortable, homestyle environment when writing love songs – often penning lyrics in her bedroom at night – which affords her the relaxation required to arrange humanistic layers of melody and color.

Kemar McGregor

Kemar McGregor (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The feeling of being and knowing you’re in love is like an addiction for me, and I truly love when I’m blessed with having true love in my life,” said Ammoye. “I don’t hide it…I share it. Because of how this person makes me feel, it was easy for me to write this song, and to express how I felt at the time. I’m simply saying that I’m sure he’s the one for me.”

Ammoye’s musical résumé includes background-vocal performances with jazz luminary Michael Bublé, and with Canadian pop singers Kreesha Turner, Anjulie, Divine Brown, Corylee and Keshia Chante.

In 2009, two of her songs were featured on the MTV Winter Olympics documentary, “Over The Bolts,” and she has performed as an opening stage act for hip-hop celebrity B.O.B., and for reggae greats Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, Serani, Gyptian, Gramps Morgan, Chaka Demus, L.U.S.T., and the Easy-Star All Stars.

The 1st Lady of Reggae, Album in Stores – Marcia Griffiths And Friends

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The first lady of reggae is Marcia Griffiths. No other female vocalist has charted hits in as wide a range of styles in the genre. She is a one of a kind performer with a truly unique history in the music. In tribute to this great lady, Penthouse productions presents the two CD collection "Marcia and Friends" with 38 duets recorded in collaboration with the label. The collection features some of reggae's top vocalists in combination with the legendary singer.

Marcia Griffiths – Marcia Griffiths And Friends – Artwork

The first lady of reggae is Marcia Griffiths. No other female vocalist has charted hits in as wide a range of styles in the genre.  She is a one of a kind performer with a truly unique history in the music.  In tribute to this great lady, Penthouse productions presents the two CD collection “Marcia and Friends” with 38 duets recorded in collaboration with the label.  The collection features some of reggae’s top vocalists in combination with the legendary singer.

 

Top Rated 50 Reggae / Dancehall

Dancehall and Reggae’s Top Rated 50 Songs of 2012

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TOP RATED INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AND DANCEHALL COUNTDOWN BEST OF 2012
BY HIGHLANDA SOUND & Terri K (Based on the Dancehall Now weekly Top Rated International 8 @ 8 Countdown compiled from a composite of all major global reggae and dancehall charts)

ACCESS PODCAST

  1. In My Arms by Beres Hammond
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    Dancehall Now’s #1 Record Internationally for 2012

     

  2. Riddim Affi Roll by Marcia Griffiths ft. Lady G
  3. Set Up Shop by Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley
  4. Tonight Is The Night by Sophia Brown
  5. Come Over (Missing You) by Busy Signal
  6. Collide by Singing Melody
  7. Reggae Music Again by Busy Signal
  8. Cheater’s Prayer by Christopher Martin
  9. Affairs of the Heart by Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley
  10. Gal A Bubble by Konshens
  11. You Look Like Love by Terry Linen
  12. Wine by Cham ft. O
  13. Go Hard by Wayne Marshall ft. Various Artists
  14. Caught Up by Wayne Wonder
  15. Karma by Nadine Sutherland
  16. Original Dancehall by Tarrus Riley
  17. Eagles & Doves by Cherine Anderson
  18. 36 Bullets by Chrisinti
  19. Good Ole Days by Gentleman ft. Sugar Minott
  20. She Doesn’t Mind by Sean Paul
  21. Do Sum’n by Konshens

    5 Top Rated Songs in 2012 for Konshens

    5 Top Rated Songs in 2012 for Konshens

  22. You Won’t See Me by Freddie McGregor
  23. Live Your Life by Richie Stephens ft. Gentleman
  24. Essence of Life by Michelle Gordon
  25. Got 2 Love U by Sean Paul ft. Alexis Jordan
  26. Settle Down by Mavado
  27. That Girl by Jah Cure
  28. Only Man She Want by Popcaan
  29. Chill Spot by Christopher Martin
  30. Party Me Say by Vybz Kartel
  31. We Run It by Tarrus Riley
  32. Who Win The War by Shabba Ranks
  33. Boom by Richie Spice
  34. Tun Up by Cham ft. O
  35. L.O.V.E. Y.O.U by I-Octane
  36. Bruk It Down by Mr. Vegas
  37. I Know Better by Romain Virgo
  38. Gyal Sidung by Konshens ft. Darrio
  39. Nah Give Up by Jimmy Reid
  40. Tun Up Di Ting by Khago
  41. Nuh Dead by Lady G
  42. So Mi Tan by Konshens
  43. Beautiful Sista by Alaine, Tessane Chin, Tami Chynn, Queen I-frica
  44. The Return by Morgan Heritage
  45. My Best Girl by Allan Kerfew ft. Bigga Haitian
  46. Party Shot by Popcaan
  47. Clean by Popcaan
  48. Stop Sign by Konshens
  49. If I Was Your Girl by Ms. Triniti
  50. No Love Until We Love by Beres Hammond

Beres Hammond Tops Billboard Charts

Beres Hammond - One Love , One Life - Artwork

Beres Hammond – One Love , One Life – Artwork

Beres Hammond’s new album One Love, One Life reaches  #1 on U.S. Billboard Reggae Chart after five weeks in the market. One Love, One Life (VP/Harmony House Records) has been Top 5 on the Reggae albums chart since its November 13th release, with sales climbing the past two weeks.

This success comes off the heels of his recent U.S. concert performances at Brooklyn’s Barclays Arena on December 12 and Hard Rock Cafe in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on December 14. While in New York City, Beres also sat in with The Roots on December 11 to make his national late night television debut on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

“Beres’ touring and the national media exposure played a major role in this increase” states Aaron Talbert, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for VP Records. “CD sales at the venues and the in store appearances in New York and Miami really put the album in front of the fans,” he adds.

“We hope to continue the momentum through Christmas and into 2013. “We are happy and proud to see Beres at the top of the chart,” states VP Records President Chris Chin.

One Love, One Life is Beres Hammond’s first studio album since One Moment In Time released in 2008 on VP/ Harmony House Records.  Beres had a hand in producing 19 of the 20 songs one this new double-disc collection. The first disc One Love includes his signature classic lover’s rock sound on new singles like “No Candle Light” and “Keep Me Warm,” while the second disc One Life contains more of his socially-conscious, spiritually-empowering tunes including “You Stand Alone,” “Truth Will Live On” and “Prime Time.”

UB40, Beres Hammond, Shaggy, Maxi Priest @ Barclays Center

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ub40, Beres, Shaggy, Maxi Priest

UB40, Beres, Shaggy, Maxi Priest

Beres Hammond will take over the new Barclays Center at the BioLife Sounds of Reggae Concert tonight (12.12.12) along with reggae elite Ali Campbell of UB40, Maxi Priest and Shaggy.

Beres Hammond will make the crowd melt performing his iconic songs as well as new material off his recently released album One Love, One Life.His new double-disc studio collection is available now on VP Records. Beres Hammond had a hand in producing 19 of the 20 songs. The first disc One Love includes his signature classic lover’s rock sound on new singles like “No Candle Light” and “Keep Me Warm,” while the second disc One Life contains more of his socially-conscious, spiritually-empowering tunes including “You Stand Alone,” “Truth Will Live On” and “Prime Time.”

Purchase One Love, One Life on iTunes now

 

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Beres Hammond Performing on Jimmy Fallon Live backed by The Roots Tonight!

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Beres Hammond - One Love , One Life - Artwork

Beres Hammond – One Love , One Life – Artwork

We are very proud to announce that Beres Hammond will be performing tonight Dec. 11th on Jimmy Fallon Live. Beres will be performing tracks from his new album “One Love, One Life” throughout the show, backed by The legendary Roots band.  Check NBC.com for local listings. Forward Reggae Music!!

 

 

Review, Video & Pics: Cham Live in Atlanta

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Early Warm

Mix Master David in the mix.

At around 1:45 am Mix Master David transitioned from uptempo 90′s dancehall juggling to the one drop beat of lovers rock and culture with Beres Hammond‘s hit ”I Feel Good” followed by Romain Virgo‘s “Can’t Sleep” on the same riddim getting good crowd response.  At 2:30 a.m. MMD took it back to basics, again to the liking of the audience, with “Greetings” by Half Pint.  Some classic Beres, Buju, and Wayne Wonder songs followed.  David then changed the vibes again with a big hip hop set consisting of songs by The Fugees and Black Rob to start out.

Early crowd at Cham concert

It had to be close to 3 o’clock when the 1st new music from artists of the day like Konshens and Mavado was featured in the dance.   During this part of the dance the selector English from Gyallis International took over the mixing duties as Mix Master continued as MC.  Then DJ Kash of WVEE Atlanta V-103FM came to the booth and challenged MMD to a tune for tune 45 clash which went on for a few rounds before the event’s format was resumed and the first performer was called to the stage.

Showtime

Atlanta dancehall star Dovey Magnum opened for Cham with a performance that earned cheers of support from Club Pisces.  She opened with a song dedicated to her father who passed away and after delivering 2 more singles, closed with an accapella delivery of “Kitty Tight” which was originally recorded on the Red Paint Riddim.

Cham’s appearance on stage attracted a front row of female admirers and earned energetic responses in general.  He remained present for about an hour and gave a very solid show.  Cham worked the entire stage from front to back and left to right, taking the time to perform most songs completely.  With a long catalog of hits he began with Ghetto Story, Man A Man, and Babylon Boy, before throwing it back to his pre-MTV/BET days and then advancing to the present day hits like ‘Tun Up,’ ‘Drop It‘  and ‘Wine.’  I have never seen Baby Cham disappoint.  This event definitely came together so kudos to the promoters Unitec Entertainment, as well as Mix Master David, English, and DJ Kash.  I am also looking forward to seeing Dovey Magnum do her thing again as she opens up for Beenie Man next month.

Highlanda Presents Live from ATL: Reggae Vault Classics 16 (Audio)

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Highlanda Reggae Vault Classics Live

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Highlanda Presents Live from ATL: Reggae Vault Classics 16 at The Royal Peacock (DOWNLOAD)

Playlist:

1 Driver – Buju Banton
2 Come Around – Collie Budz
3 Welcome To Jamrock – Damian ‘Junior Gong‘ Marley
4 Mama Africa – Akon
5 Ganja Farmer – Marlon Asher
6 Lord Is My Salvation – Bounty Killer
7 Holding Firm – Sizzla
8 Come Down Father – Beres Hammond
9 You Don’t Know My Name (Remix) – Alicia Keys
10 Housecall – Shabba Ranks featuring Maxi Priest
11 Girls Wine – Shabba Ranks
12 Tonight Is The Night – Foxy Brown
13 A Gal A Chat – Alton Black feat. Blacker Ranks
14 Wicked Inna Bed – Shabba Ranks
15 Twice My Age – Shabba Ranks featuring Krystal
16 First and The Last – Buju Banton
17 Love Is Always There – Sizzla
18 Dead This Time – Bounty Killer
19 Jump And Spread Out – Johnny P
20 Caan Dun – Shabba Ranks
21 Wrong Or Right – Mega Banton
22 You Nuh Kotch A Gal Yard – Terror Fabulous
23 Number Two – Terror Fabulous
24 Nuff Man A Look – Buju Banton
25 Call The Hearse – Bushman
26 Wine Down Wine Round – Shooks (Dub)
27 PUSSY – Spragga Benz (Dub)
28 Bun Dem – Frisco Kid
29 Gal A Chat – Mad Cobra
30 Memories – Beenie Man
31 Suspense – Bounty Killer
32 Mudup – Supercat
33 Drum Pan Sound – Reggie Stepper
34 Dun Wife – Mad Cobra
35 Slapper Dapper – Lizard
36 Bag Juice – Fabby Dally
37 1/4 To Twelve – Simpleton
38 Anything For You – Snow, Nadine, Buju, Beenie, Terror
39 Pass The Dutchie – Musical Youth
40 Stalk of Sensimelia – Mykal Rose
41 To The Foundation – Dennis Brown
42 Greetings – Half Pint
43 Under Pressure – Supercat
44 Gunshot A Burst – Michael Palmer
45 Talk About Love – Al Campbell
46 Pass The Kushungpeng – Frankie Paul
47 Solid As A Rock – Sizzla
48 I Wanna Be Loved – Buju Banton
49 Chuck It So – Buju Banton
50 Champion (Remix) – Buju Banton
51 Dolly My Baby – Supercat, Puff Daddy, Biggie Smalls

 

New Album from Beres Hammond “One Love , One Life”

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Coming soon is a brand new Beres Hammond studio album entitled “One Love , One Life.”  Beres Hammond is a master of romance, delivering smooth vocals over easy riddims on his upcoming 20 song, 2 CD release titled “One Love, One Life” (in stores November 13).  The tracks offer different versions of the winning Beres Hammond formula of soulful phrasing and memorable hooks.

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Beres Hammond – One Love , One Life – Artwork

Highlanda Sound LIVE at Reggae Vault Classics Vol. 15 (2 hrs. Audio)

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We present Highlanda Sound System with Kahlil Wonda at the controls and Super PEC providing some song introductions while interacting with the “rockers” and “skankers” in the venue.  Selections from the Studio One and Bob Marley era to today’s Beres Hammond and Damian Marley with some nice “riddims” ridden and exclusive specials in the mix.

Download the audio from Reggae Vault Classics Volume #15 – Tribute to The Emperor, recorded live at The Royal Peacock on Thursday, July 19th, 2012.