Dance Flick Event Premieres This Friday at Aliyah’s

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This Friday all roads lead to Aliyah’s Caribbean Grill for a major dance event: Dance FlickDance Flick

Music by Highlanda: Dancehall, Reggae, Hip Hop, Soca, RnB

Dances by YOU: Nuh Linga, Sweep, Dip Again, Tek Way Yourself, Wibble Wabble, Couple Up, Tic Toc, Dutty Wine, Hot Wuk, Badman Forward, Stookie, Room Ram, Hoola Hoop, Killer Walk, Prezzie Bounce, Mavado Rock, Last Man Standing, Daggering, Swag It Up, Cut Dem Off, Gaza and Gully, Calm Dem Down, Gully Creepa, and more…

Convenient Location, Free Parking, Outdoor Covered Patio, Pool Table, Mature Clientele, Relaxed Dress Code, Caribbean Food Menu Until Midnight, World Class Top-Shelf Bar Staff, Bottle Service and VIP available.

Email guest list names to RSVP@extremeatlanta.com

For More Info Log on to Extreme Media or Highlanda.net or call (678) 641-3089

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Official Music Video for Etana – Blessings feat. Alborosie

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YouTube – Etana – Blessings feat. Alborosie.  The subject is love, we love the song, artists, and now the video.  Need I say more?

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Finest Delivery Volume 2 in Stores Now

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Distributed by GREENSLEEVES RECORDS, SPECIAL DELIVERY MUSIC presents the best of his current work with a few recent hits like Morgan Heritage “Have no Fear” & Althea Hewitt “If i were a boy” but also few exclusives tracks from the best Jamaican artists of the moment like Sizzla, Richie Spice, Turbulence, Lukie D, Queen Ifrica, Luciano, Mykal Rose, Kiprich, and Demarco. The album will also introduce you to few new talents from different horizons like Ziggi (Holland), Million Stylez (Sweden), Jamelody (Trinidad), Oba Simba (Jamaica). Finest deliveryThe cover is one more time inspired by a famous Jamaican Rum label to give a Caribbean flavor to this album !

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Hip-Hop Reggae Showdown at ‘Best of the Best’

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It’s proven that hip-hop originated from rap, which was spawned from dub, which is the stepchild of reggae, whose current offspring is dancehall. It’s also a fact that no other music event in North America showcases reggae and hip-hop like BEST OF THE BEST. The international music festival, billed as the “Best Caribbean Show in North America,” will be fusing Caribbean and mainstream urban flavors on Sunday, May 24th at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Florida.

Reggae and its offshoot hip-hop have seen no bigger stage than BEST OF THE BEST, presented by Miami-based premier promotions company, JBJ Entertainment. With a lineup that includes Rick Ross, who currently has the #1 hip-hop album this week on Billboard (Deeper Than Rap), and the top dancehall, reggae and soca acts from the Caribbean, BEST OF THE BEST is definitely delivering its promise of bringing you the top artists in this ultimate showdown of these genres.

“Hip-hop lovers love reggae and reggae lovers love hip-hop,” states DJ Khaled, president of Def Jam South and a featured artist on this year’s bill. “It’s the best of the best – the best of both worlds. The energy of both genres is just amazing.”

Rick Ross also appreciates the reggae genre, so much so that he has signed a Jamaican dancehall artist called Magazeen to his Mayback Music Group. Magazeen is also featured on his new album, on the reggae-tinged “Yatch Club,” and on BEST OF THE BEST alongside Ross.

“When it comes to reggae, I’m a huge fan of it and I’m very selective of the artists that I choose to get caught up with,” discloses Ross. “My first encounter with reggae was Bob Marley so I try to stay in that realm with artists like Capleton, Sizzla and Mavado, and that’s exactly what BEST OF THE BEST is. When I first heard the lineup, I was going to come and jump out and surprise everyone but we made it official.”

Dancehall star Elephant Man is the only Caribbean artist signed to a major hip-hop label. Inking a deal with Bad Boy, his latest album is a potpourri of dancehall and hip-hop, the same formula for BEST OF THE BEST. “I love hip-hop because it reminds me of reggae,” reveals Elephant Man. “The beats and the flow we use in reggae dancehall are the same beats and flow they use in hip-hop. The baseline patterns and grooves are the same, so I love it just like I love dancehall – same way, no difference.”

In addition to Rick Ross, DJ Khaled and Elephant Man, the show will be hosted by T-Pain and features a star-studded bill that includes Jeezy, Beenie Man, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Serani, Wayne Wonder, Capleton, Destra, Tony Matterhorn, Spice, Kip Rich, Flippa Mafia, Christopher Martin, Cocoa Tea, Ras Penco, Ce’Cile and The Stones.

VIBE, TEMPO, TRACE, ALLHIPHOP.com, 24hourhiphop.com and Outaroad.com have been added as media partners for the show, which takes place at Bicentennial Park, located at 1075 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. Park gates open at 1:00 pm and show time is set for 1:30pm sharp. The 10-hour event does not end there. Everyone is invited to the official Best of the Best After Party, at Bongos Nightclub (located behind the American Airlines Arena), immediately following the show.

Tickets are now available via Ticketmaster and bestofthebestconcert.com, and at select locations across Florida and New York City. For more information, log on to http://www.bestofthebestconcert.com or call 1-305-438-9488. Please direct all press inquires to bestofthepress2009@gmail.com.

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Rhona Fox
TEL: 1-212-300-3813
CELL: 1-212-933-9151
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Japanese Reggae And Other Cool Things About Japan

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Check out this blog from Japan with useful links, video clips, and content describing the reggae music scene out there among other things. Also now out of Yokohama, but still providing some of the finest reggae music mixed CDs to the world, check out Unity Sounds.

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Reggae Vault Classics 18 – Mother’s Day Mix

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This is the latest episode of the syndicated Reggae Vault Classics podcast produced by Kahlil Wonda of Highlanda Sound for the week of May 4, 2009 featuring classic reggae music in a DJ mixed format with no talking.

To my mother Beverley, without you none of these mixes would be possible. To Jen, my wife and best friend, and Karin my sister, both huge parts of Highlanda’s success. To all the mothers in my family, extended family, and community. To the loving memory of those mothers who are no longer with us.

This is an extremely deep display of crucial selection containing many of my favorite songs, and some of the top rated one drop anthems of the ages. Every single song in the mix is a dedication to the mother, or deals with love, family values, and overcoming stuggle. The featured reggae vault classics range from the 1970s to the early 2000s.

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Playlist

1 Mama – Garnett Silk
2 Mama Africa – Garnet Silk
3 I Love My Woman – Yami Bolo
4 Childish Games – Marcia Griffiths
5 What You Gonna Do? – Buju Banton featuring Wayne Wonder
6 Teach the Children – Tony Rebel
7 Blow Your Nose – Everton Blender
8 Life Up Your Head – Everton Blender
9 Freedom Cry – Sizzla
10 Haven’t I Told You – Sizzla
11 Mama – Anthony Cruz
12 Like A Mother To Me – Garnet Silk
13 Song My Mother Used To Sing – Dennis Brown
14 Family Man – Everton Blender
15 One Big Family – Half Pint
16 Soon As I Get Home – Sanchez
17 Good Ways – Sizzla
18 Soon Forward – Gregory Issacs featuring Sugar Roy
19 Her Own Man – Anthony B
20 Virtuous Woman – Warrior King
21 Juvenile – Juvenile
22 Never Go Where The Pagans Go – Warrior King
23 She Never Knew It – Norris Man
24 Arms of A Woman – Bushman
25 Tune In – Gregory Isaacs featuring Louie Culture
26 Big Heavy Gal – Tanya Stephens
27 Mama – Bounty Killer
28 Black Woman Love – Anthony B
29 One To One – Buju Banton
30 Thank You Mama – Sizzla
31 No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley And The Wailers

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Dancehall Now Special Mother’s Day Mega Mix

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Dancehall Now Episode 22

This is the latest episode of the syndicated Dancehall Now podcast produced by Highlanda Sound System for May 8, 2009 featuring the very latest dancehall music in a full stereo radio broadcast format.

Dancehall Now is in keeping with Highlanda Sound’s stated mission to entertain and promote reggae music world wide. This show may contain language that may be considered by some to be offensive. Views expressed by artists and guests on this show are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Highlanda Sound.

Right Click the file and select “Save As…” to download the entire mp3 file or just click to listen to the audio stream now. We sincerely hope you enjoy the selections. Please send your comments, feedback, and requests to podcast@highlanda.net or feel free to comment here. If you like what you hear please subscribe to get automatic updates when new shows are added.

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Playlist

1 Wash The Tears – Gramps Morgan
2 Jah Blessing – Etana featuring Albarosie
3 Mek Dem Talk – Tanya Stephens
4 The One – Selena Serrano
5 Shine On – Cherine Anderson
6 A Thousand Miles Away – Ras Penco
7 Mama Still Hungry – Serani featuring Mavado
8 Love Against The Wall – Gyptian
9 Mama’s Love – Bounty Killer
10 King and Queen – Richie Spice featuring Alison Hinds
11 Coming Home – Stevie Face
12 Woman 24/7 – Anthony Cruz
13 No Goodbye – Beres Hammond
14 Love Of A Lifetime – Alaine
15 Miles Away – Jah Cure
16 Sleepless Nights – Buju Banton
17 Keep It To Yourself – Queen Ifrica
18 Only God – Assassin
19 Serious Girl – Richie Spice
20 Trading Places – Busy Signal
21 Start Anew – Tarrus Riley
22 Good Love – Wayne Marshall
23 Call On Me – Jah Cure featuring Phyllisia
24 Man Next Door – John Holt/Nikki Burt
25 Jah Never Let Us Down
26 Treat Her Like A Queen – Torch
27 Lioness On The Rise – Queen Ifrica
28 Automatic – Marcia Griffiths featuring Busy Signal
29 Below The Waist – Queen Ifrica
30 Destiny – JC Lodge
31 She Asking When – Chris Martin featuring Assassin
32 Buy Love – Buju Banton
33 U A De Boss – Sizzla
34 Head Can’t So Hot – Prodigal
35 Child Molester – Assassin
36 Hustling – Busy Signal
37 I Can’t Fight This Feeling – Shaggy
38 How You Do It Like That – Vybz Kartel featuring Lisa
39 A So You Move – Mavado
40 Holla (Independent Ladies) – Cecile
41 Can’t Take My Man – Spice
42 Gimme Likkle – Beenie Man featuring Sexy P
43 Affi Come Back – Vybz Kartel

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Ras Penco Hits #1 With New Single

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Reggae artist Ras Penco scores his first number one hit in Jamaica with the romantic ballad, “Thousand Miles,” a poignant promise mimicking his life as a traveling musician far and wide, who vows to never break his loyalty to his true love.

The Uprize Music artist humbly welcomes his very first berth at the top of the reggae singles chart (Jamaica Weekly Countdown). “It’s a good feeling. I’ve been trying to get here for quite a while, about six years, and it took a lot of hard work.”

“Thousand Miles” has been gaining momentum on the airwaves in Jamaica for over two months, as quality music recently garnered its fair share of airplay amidst a ban on “indecent” dancehall and soca music on the nation’s airwaves. This made room for quality and positive music such as Ras Penco’s, catapulting him into the limelight. The ensuing video lit up television sets and has also enjoyed rotation, much to the delight of reggae lovers. “I wrote it and from the moment I finished recording it in the studio, I knew it was a great song and that people would love it.”

Ras Penco is receiving the adulation from fans firsthand. He recently starred on RE-TV’s High School Tour, taking his sounds into the schools around Jamaica. “I’ve been getting crazy love from fans. The song has touched them.”

He journeys to Miami next month for the Best of the Best concert, which highlights Caribbean and hip-hop acts at the top of their game. In fact, Ras Penco is only one of two reggae artists booked for the show, and will be sharing the stage with the likes of Rick Ross and T-Pain. “It’s a great feeling to be on the show,” reveals Ras Penco. “The line-up is mostly dancehall and hip-hp artists, so it’s special to be included.”

Tune in to the special sounds of Ras Penco, check out the video for “Thousand Miles,” and look out for his upcoming singles at www.myspace.com/raspenco.


For more information on Ras Penco, including bookings, please contact:

UPRIZE MUSIC

Richard Myrie
 US: 1-954-931-2679
 richard@uprizemusic.com
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The 2009 IRAWMA Honors the Best in Caribbean & World Music

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IRAWMA Finale

The 2009 IRAWMA saw a star-studded affair at the York College
Performing Arts Center in Queens, New York on Sunday, May 3, 2009.
– Photography by Khayyam Pitts –

Rainy weather and cold temps did not put a damper on the 28th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards, which took place at the state-of-the-art York College Performing Arts Center in Queens, New York on Sunday, May 3, 2009.

Celebrities filed into the venue hours before the show began, to walk the red carpet and give media their undivided attention. Then the curtains went up and the show was first emceed by Copeland Forbes, pinch hitting for Tony Rebel, who later turned up to take over his hosting duties.

The audience was entertained all night with exciting performances from some of the top names in Caribbean music, including Tarrus Riley, Calypso Rose, Beenie Man, Machel Montano, Alison Hinds,Tony Rebel, D’Angel, Gramps Morgan, Duane Stephenson and Barbee, all backed by the Dean Fraser Band.

The awards presentation saw some funny moments as fans screamed their choices and awardees teased each other. Beres Hammond, Mavado, Machel Montano, Queen Ifrica and Etana all walked away with two trophies each. Tarrus Riley won “Best Male Vocalist,” Beenie Man took away the “Best Male Deejay” prize, Alison Hinds scored “Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer,” Stephen McGregor nabbed “Producer of the Year,” and Shaggy was honored with the “Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award.”

“I first want to extend a note of thanks to each and everyone for your hard work,” stated Ephraim Martin, president of Martin’s International & Associates and producer of the IRAWMA. “I value and appreciate all of your hard work and effort in making the 28th IRAWMA a success.” As the curtains closed on the 28th IRAWMA, everyone present at the awards applauded, paying respect to one of the longest running awards ceremony in the world that honors reggae and world beat music.

2009 IRAWMA Winners

Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
Beres Hammond

Recording Artist of the Year
Mavado

Best Male Vocalist
Tarrus Riley

Best Female Vocalist
Queen Ifrica & Etana (TIE)

Best Song
Mavado – “So Special”

Best Album
Etana – Strong One

Best Crossover Song
John Legend & Buju – “Can’t Be My Lover”

Best Gospel Song
Stitchie & Elephant Man – “What A Mighty God”

Best Female D.J./Rapper
Queen Ifrica

Best Male D.J./Rapper
Beenie Man

Best New Entertainer
Serani

Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer
Alison Hinds

Best Reggaeton Entertainer
Daddy Yankee

Best Latin Entertainer
Shakira

Best Compas Entertainer
Nu-Look

Best African Entertainer
Alpha Blondy

Best Soukous Entertainer
Awilo Longomba

Best Hip Hop/R&B Entertainer
Lil Wayne

Outstanding Contribution to World Music
Wyclef Jean

Most Outstanding Stage Personality
Machel Mantano

Best Music Video
Stephen & Damian Marley – “The Mission”

Best Poet
Mutabaruka

Most Educational Entertainer
Morgan Heritage

Most Outstanding Show Band
Machel & HD Band

Most Consistent Entertainer
Calypso Rose

Most Promising Entertainer
Lutan Fyah

Most Improved Entertainer
Tanya Mullings

Best Instrumentalist
Dean Fraser

Best Backing Band
New Kingston Band

Most Popular Selector
Stone Love

Concert of the Year
Irie Jamboree

Promoter of the Year
Sumfest

Producer of the Year
Steven McGregor

Songwriter of the Year
Beres Hammond

Award for Spiritual Service through Music
Lutan Fyah

Community Service Award
Ziggy Marley, U.R.G.E.

Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
Shaggy

Best Song in Tribute to Barack Obama
Cocoa Tea – “Barack Obama”

SPECIAL: Int’l Reggae & World Music Hall of Fame/Lifetime Inductee
Clive Hunt, King Short Shirt, Sweet Honey in the Rock

SPECIAL: Master of the Caribbean Award
Mighty Sparrow

SPECIAL: Martin’s International/Inter-Culture Award of Honor
Granville Straker

SPECIAL: Award for Contributions to Music, Arts & Culture
 Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange
SPECIAL: Producer’s “Respect” Award
Usain Bolt
SPECIAL: Awards of Appreciation for Contributions to Music Industry
Owen Dalhouse, Brigadier Jerry, Road Int’l, Heavy D
For more information, please log on to www.irawma.com
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Highlanda Added To Rum Punch Fridays Lineup

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Join the Soul Rebel Movement every 3rd Friday as we end the work week in style and start the weekend off right. Minglez is definitely the place to be on Friday May 15th if you plan to enjoy yourself dancing, drinking, listening to good music, socializing with friends, and mingling with new faces. If you missed the last one, its here again!!!

May will be even more unpredictable and exciting than the previous month. We will continue to make the Rum Punch special with spontaneous giveaways and other surprises. Atlanta Carnival will be the following weekend and we plan to party hard the weekend before to bring it in RIGHT.

Atlanta‘s newest Caribbean radio station Xclusive Radio will be our official hosts for the evening.

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Need additional information or directions?
Redbull: (770)846-3581
Dre-Money: (678)468-5734

Check out the pictures from the last Rum Punch Fridays

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Dancehall Juggling Center debuts with First Friday Atlanta Audio

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Dancehall Juggling Center brings you audio highlights from live concerts, parties, and dances.  The term “juggling” refers to a type of dancehall performance that consists of a sound system selector weaving together a number of tunes on the same rhythm to create a continuous dance groove.  This type of selecting is often referred to as “mixing.”

Highlanda and other top rated sound systems adopt different creative styles of juggling to provide interactive, action-packed performances in front of live audiences at an energy level much higher than that which can be accomplished through mixtapes or radio. Listen to the hardcore and nightclub dancehall vibes here and keep coming back for updates. Remember, this audio footage is ALL THE WAY LIVE so parental advisory is strongly recommended!

Idris Elba with SuperPEC of Highlanda

Idris Elba with SuperPEC of Highlanda

This featured audio is from the Caribbean Room at the brand new W Hotel in Downtown Atlanta for the return of the elite monthly event, First Friday Atlanta. Master of Ceremonies for the event, Hollywood actor Idris Elba says a few words as Highlanda provides the musical vibes.

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Playlist

1 No No No – Dawn Penn
2 Baby Can I Hold You Tonight (Sorry) – Foxy Brown
3 I’m Still In Love – Sean Paul and Sasha
4 Saddest Day – Wayne Wonder
5 I Don’t Know Why (Movie Star) – Wayne Wonder and Buju Banton
6 Who Say – Beres Hammond and Buju Banton
7 Trying To Get To You – Richie Stephens
8 Tempted To Touch – Beres Hammond
9 Modern Girl – Courtney Melody
10 A Gal A Watch You – Alton Black
11 Substitute Lover – Barrington Levy
12 Browning – Buju Banton
13 Love Black Woman – Buju Banton
14 Just One Of Those Days – Sizzla
15 Come Over – Estelle and Sean Paul
16 Miss Independent – Ne-Yo
17 Ramping Shop – Vybz Kartel and Spice
18 Who Am I – Beenie Man
19 Goodas – Tony Matterhorn
20 Dem Nuh Ready For The Video – Elephant Man
21 No Games – Serani
22 Guide And Protect – Assassin
23 Water Boot – Buju Banton
24 So Special – Mavado
25 Uh Oh (Remix) – Lumidee, Busta Rhymes, and Fabulous
26 Dem Nuh Want No Gal – Assassin
27 Nuh Linga – Elephant Man
28 Sweep – Elephant Man
29 Click Me Fingers/Bust The Windows (Remix) – Erupt and Jasmine Sullivan
30 Gimme The Light (Remix) – Sean Paul and Busta Rhymes
31 Pon The River – Elephant Man
32 Chi Chi Man – T.O.K
33 Badman Forward – Ding Dong
34 Stookie – QQ
35 So Blessed – Mavado
36 Ramping Shop (Soca Remix) – Vybz Kartel and Spice
37 Buddy Buddy – Charley Blacks
38 Dutty Wine – Tony Matterhorn
39 Turn It Around – Square One
40 Heavy T – Faye-Ann Lyons
41 Banana – Bunji Garlin
42 Wukking Up – Fayann Lyons
43 Turn Me On – Kevin Little
44 Mamacita – Collie Budz
45 Hot Wuk – Mr. Vegas
46 Backshot – Spagga Benz and Lady Saw
47 Man A The Least – Lady Saw
48 Its Raining – Lady Saw
49 Ting A Ling – Shabba Ranks
50 Wife – Reggie Stepper
51 Dickie Dickie – Buju Banton and Nadine Sutherland
52 No Funny Guy Ting – Spragga Benz
53 Girls Way – Beenie Man
54 Blackboard – Beenie Man
55 Love How The Girls Flex – Buju Banton
56 Sex For Pleasure – Spragga Benz
57 Too Bad – Buju Banton
58 Flex – Mad Cobra
59 Boom Bye Bye – Buju Banton
60 If Love So Nice – Junior Kelly
61 Walk Away From Love – Bitty McClean
62 She’s Royal – Tarrus Riley
63 I Feel Good – Beres Hammond
64 Friends For Life – Dennis Brown
65 Cover Me – Tinga Stewart and Ninjaman
66 Sweetness – Beres Hammond
67 Always On My Mind (Remix) – Daville and Sean Paul
68 Hot Sexy Pookie – Sean Paul

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Destra Garcia makes New York HOTT With New Album

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destra-with-jabbaInternational soca star Destra Garcia successfully launched her latest studio effort, HOTT, in Manhattan last Saturday, April 25, 2009. A sold-out crowd packed SOB’s, as New York City‘s premier nightlife promotions team – Upscale Crowd Entertainment and Caribbean Fuse – presented the launch of her sixth album to longtime and new fans.

The versatile vocalist, songwriter and performer did not disappoint the packed Manhattan venue. Without her Atlantik band and joined by only two of her dancers, Destra drove the crowd into a bacchanal frenzy. With rags, flags and shirts waving in the air, she thrilled them with her soca staples like “Carnival” and “Bonnie & Clyde,” and new hits from the album, including the title track “Hott,” and “Bacchanal.”

HOTT is a brilliant introduction to who Destra is, for those who are unfamiliar with her, and is a must-have addition to the ‘Destra’ collection for
fans and soca-lovers everywhere. “I think this album shows growth as a performing artist – a combination of my musical styles and versatility – past, present and future,” discloses soca’s ultimate female ambassador. Boasting 10 sizzling tracks, HOTT is poised to take soca fans by storm as Destra brings this indigenous sound of the southern Caribbean to music aficionados around the world.

She will first hit the masses at the Best of the Best concert in Miami in May, where she’ll share the stage with Rick Ross and T-Pain, and represent as the only soca act on the dancehall/hip-hop bill. Her tour dates for the summer include stops to celebrate Caribana in Toronto, Crop Over in Barbados, and Notting Hill Carnival in London, just to name a few of the world’s biggest music festivals.

While in New York, Destra met with members of the media, including TRACE TV, was featured on Irie Jam Radio and on New York’s urban mainstream giant HOT97, with Jabba, D Life and Bobby Konders. She also headlined at PACE University last Friday, then shocked the crowd at Caribbean Fridays at Club Element with an impromptu performance.

Celebrating 10 years in the business, Destra revealed she is ready to move forward, accepting new challenges with the aid of musical skills already acquired. And if this album celebration proved anything, it is that Destra’s fans are ready to join her journey, wherever she goes. The club was filled to capacity hours before she hit the stage at 3am, and promoters say they had to turn away almost 500 people. “This is the best experience I’ve had in New York, in all the years I’ve been coming here,” stated an exorbitant Destra, following her rousing showcase. “From the sold-out crowd in the club to the radio interviews and meeting with the media and fans, it definitely was my best trip here.”

For those who missed the soca queen in action, she will be back in New York in late May. Tune in to her new singles and tour dates by visiting www.myspace.com/officialdestragarcia or www.mydestra.com.

Log on to www.upscalecrowd.com to stay updated on more exciting events, brought to you by Upscale Crowd Entertainment and Caribbean Fuse.

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