Ragga Ragga Ragga 2013 Various Artists Compilation Is Back

The annual compilation from Greensleeves Records features 14 of the hottest dancehall hits from today’s top artists, including Gyptian, Busy Signal, Konshens, and Mavado.

Ragga Ragga Ragga is back. The annual compilation from Greensleeves Records features 14 of the hottest dancehall hits from today's top artists, including Gyptian, Busy Signal, Konshens, and Mavado. Ragga Ragga Ragga captures the raw side of the dancehall scene with the tracks that are running the clubs.

Ragga Ragga Ragga captures the raw side of the dancehall scene with the tracks that are running the clubs.

 

DI GENIUS DROPPING A NEW ALBUM JUNE 2013 “LABWORK VOL.3″

Di Genius is at it again! This monster 25 track summer compilation will be a must have!

Various Artists - Lab Work Volume 3 - Artwork

 

Available on CD & Digital. Featuring hits from Mavado, Aidonia, Busy Signal, Chino and many more.  [Di Genius Records/VPAL Music]

Tad’s Record Releases Hit Dancehall Compilation, ‘Phantom Vol. 3,’

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Jamaican imprint Tad’s Record releases the latest installation in their hit dancehall compilation series, Phantom Vol. 3, available worldwide now.

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The album features the biggest names in dancehall music and showcases the hottest tunes straight from the dance halls in Jamaica, to keep the genre alive and fans satisfied year-round.

Boasting 31 electrifying singles, Phantom Vol. 3 features hit singles that are already tearing up the airwaves in Jamaica, including I-Octane with ”Gal A Gimmie Bun,” Mavado with ”Million Dollar Man” and Vybz Kartel with”Lighter.”

The album also sees the likes of dancehall heavy-hitters Konshens,Popcaan and Tommy Lee Sparta, giving aficionados the very best in dancehall music today.

“Phantom Vol. 3 is our third installment in the hit series, which has found a home with dancehall fans around the globe,” reveals Tad Dawkins, President of Tad’s Records.

“Each year, Tad’s Records strives to bring the latest and best music from the Jamaican music industry to the global fan base and this album fulfills that mission.

It also makes obvious that the genre is alive and well, both at home and internationally.”

 Phantom Vol. 3 is now available worldwide from all major digital retailers, including iTunes and Amazon, from Tad’s Record. For more information,please visit tadsrecord.com.

 TRACK LIST

1. Konshens – No Hesitation (I’m Coming)
2. I-Octane – Gal a Gimmi Bun
3. Mavado – Mr Tek Weh Yu Gal
4. Tommy Lee Sparta – ExplicitBun Nu Nu (Raw)
5. Tommy Lee Sparta – Bun Nu Nu (Clean)
6. Popcaan – Naughty Girl
7. Popcaan – When We Party
8. Vybz Kartel – Lighter
9. I-Octane – Bun It and Laugh
10. Vybz Kartel – ExplicitWeed Smoker (Raw)
11. Vybz Kartel – Weed Smoker (Clean)
12. Mavado – Million Dollar Man
13. Mavado – At the Top
14. Vybz Kartel – Mr Bleach Chin
15. Mavado – ExplicitMarch Out (Raw)
16. Mavado – March Out (Clean)
17. Konshens – ExplicitFrom Yuh See Me (Raw)
18. Konshens – From Yuh See Me (Clean)
19. I-Octane – Buss a Blank
20. Popcaan – ExplicitKilla From Me Born (Raw)
21. Popcaan – Killa From Me Born (Clean)
22. Tommy Lee Sparta – ExplicitDem Nuh Bad (Raw)
23. Tommy Lee Sparta – Dem Nuh Bad (Clean)
24. Tommy Lee Sparta – ExplicitDi Mechanic (Raw)
25. Tommy Lee Sparta – Di Mechanic (Clean)
26. Konshens – ExplicitBad Gal (Raw)
27. Konshens – Bad Gal (Clean)
28. Popcaan – ExplicitCoolie Gyal (Raw)
29. Popcaan – Coolie Gyal (Clean)
30. I-Octane – Fly Ova Badmind
31. Tommy Lee Sparta – Lyrical Bomber

MAVADO’S “TAKE IT” VIDEO GETS EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE ON BILLBOARD

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Dancehall star David “Mavado” Brooks makes history as the first Caribbean artist to receive an exclusive video premiere on Billboard, with his new single “Take It” featuring Karian Sang.

Distributed by Zojak World Wide and produced by Troyton Music, the blockbuster dancehall pop single debuted back in September and has been steadily gaining momentum on the international market, peaking at #1 on the BBC 1Xtra and Choice-FM charts in December, and also hitting #1 on CHRY 105.5FM in Toronto.
The track also steams up airwaves in South Florida on Miami’s hit station WEDR-99Jamz, and continues to enjoy airplay on reggae specialty programming, globally.
Check out the Scorpio21-directed music video, "Take It," premiere

Dancehall Star is First Caribbean Artist to Receive an Exclusive Billboard Video Premiere

“Zojak World Wide/Troyton Music utilized top tier radio DJ pools to get the track played in major markets,” states Zoe Espitia, CEO of Zojak World Wide. “The company also secured radio interviews with commercial stations in the US and Canada, and enlisted Rhona Fox of Fox Fuse as the PR for the video.”
Signed to We The Best/YMCMB, Mavado continues to thrill dancehall fans by staying true to the genre, despite his evolving move beyond dancehall borders.
“Now aligned with a powerful hip-hop conglomerate, Mavado nonetheless has pledged allegiance to the music that birthed his career,”writes Billboard journalist Patricia Meschino, in the exclusive premiere on March 4, 2013.

The International Top Rated 8 Dancehall/Reggae Songs 2-12-13

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This podcast episode from the syndicated Dancehall Now show features The International Top Rated 8 Dancehall/Reggae Countdown for the week of 2-12-2013 plus a special Black History Month message and new single from the group Morgan Heritage.

The International Top Rated 8 Dancehall/Reggae Songs 2-12-13

#1 Cocoa Tea and D’Angel team up!

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# – Song Title – Artist – Label

1 - LOVE IS (IT’S MAGIC) – COCOA TEA/D’ANGEL – ROARING LION/VPAL
2 - World Peace – Nature – Downsound Records
3 - Diamonds – Rihanna – J-Vibe/Cyclone
4 - Badmind Dem A Pree – Bounty Killer & I-Octane – Marcus Records
5 - Not The Life – Asfa – Jecoliah Entertainment
6 - I Found Heaven – Richie Stephens/Gentleman-pot of gold
7 - Clean Heart – Beenie Man – Ja Productions
8 - Caribbean Girls – Mavado – JA Productions

Dancehall Now Podcast Episode 65 with Alison Hinds

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This is the latest episode of the ‘Dancehall Now’ podcast for February 2013.  Hear an hour-long mix with the best Soca of the 2013 season plus the hottest new dancehall riddims.

DANCEHALL NOW PODCAST EPISODE 64 WITH ALISON HINDS (2-12-13)

This episode also features an  interview with the queen of soca music Alison Hinds

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Roll It Gal

Roll It Gal (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

Highlanda Releases Dancehall Now Mixtape Volume 5 Online

Another new Highlanda Sound System Mix featuring DANCEHALL’s hottest artists and riddims NOW including Busy Signal, Konshens, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Spice, Aidonia, Popcaan, Dovey Magnum, Mavado, Gappy Ranks and more….

DOWNLOAD MP3 or LISTEN VIA MIXCLOUD

Mix featuring Dancehall's hottest artists and riddims NOW including Busy Signal, Konshens, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Spice, Aidonia, Popcaan, Dovey Magnum, Mavado, Gappy Ranks and more....

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Sting 2012 Official Poster Unveiled

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Sting 2012 Poster

Sting 2012 Poster. Click for Info.

Sting 2012, the greatest one-night reggae show on Earth starring Aidonia, Bounty Killer, Chronixx, Daville, Gyptian, I-Wayne, Khago, Mavado, Popcaan, Spice, Tommy Lee Sparta, Zamunda, Sizzla Kalonji, and Romain Virgo to name a few.  Busy Signal is also slated to hit the stage.

Mixtape: 2012 Dancehall From Junior Gong to Busy Signal

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HIGHLANDA SOUND presents DANCEHALL NOW 2012 Volume 3 PROMO MIX.  Listen now via Mixclouddownload a tracked CD, or download an MP3 you can play on your mobile device.

Dancehall Now 2012 Promo Mix Volume 3

Dancehall Now 2012 Promo Mix Volume 3 (cover)

DANCEHALL NOW is a live music-oriented, syndicated radio program that spotlights the latest and greatest in dancehall and other popular Caribbean genres of music.  Catch the show live on DaFlavaRadio.com Tuesdays at 6pm EST.  For more information Twitter: @DancehallNow and Facebook.com/DancehallNow.