Intro – Hulk Hogan 0:15Bunji Garlin – Ready for the road (Major Lazer Dub Remix) 3:41 The Partysquad – Lion 5:52 Kid Kamillion/Rod Lee – Get Yo Handz up 7:15 KW Griff feat. Pork Chop – Bring In the Katz 9:35 Blasterjaxx – Miami (Original Mix) 12:07 GTA & Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike ft. Wolfpack – Turn It Up 14:22 Bauuer – Slip 15:56Sister Nancy – Bam Bam (FASTA Boombahton Bootleg) 19:30Diplo and M83 – Express City (Benzi Short Redo) 21:37 Macklemore – Thrift Shop (Bounce Edit Benzi Refix) 22:12 Pepe y Otto – Culo 22:23 Action (Richie Beretta 7th Grade Dance Remix) 24:25 Alesia and DJ Snake – Bird Machine 26:42 Popcaan – Talk Bout We (Major Lazer Remix) 28:17 Mavado – Wah Dem A Do (Major Lazer Remix) 29:14 Bunji Garlin – So & So (Doc Jones Remix) 31:16 Jeff Retro – What U Came For (Trap to Toe Tap Remix) 33:22 Kid Khamillion and Dirk Diamonds – Blood Rave 36:28 Krafty Kuts – Feel Like Jumping 39:04 Gangnam Style – PSY (강남스타일) (Diplo Remix) 40:10 Yellow Claw & Cesqeaux – IBETCHU 41:16 Trap- Treat Me Right 43:26 Trap- Boom Clash (Major Lazer Remix)
This FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013 Mikey Sparkle presents OLDIES BUT GOODIES with MERRITONE DISCO from Jamaica.
Special guest appearance by WINSOME BENJAMIN and featuring DJ COLD RICE at Skyy Lounge located at 100 Hurricane Shoals Rd., NW~ Lawrenceville, GA. Admission: $20 in advance, MORE at the door.
Tickets available online and at the following locations.
Following a militant and highly entertaining performance at the recently held ‘Live From Kingston’ in Jamaica, Jesse Royal affectionately called the ‘Small Axe’ releases his sophomore mixtape, dubbed ‘In Comes The Small Axe’.
Check out this interview with Meta from Meta & The Cornerstones during their visit to last.fm!
Proclaimed the next ‘African Reggae Voice’, Meta’s unforgettable vocals are complemented by the incomparable sounds of his band The Cornerstones. Meta and The Cornerstones’ music is warm and embodying, immensely addictive, and destined to forever change the dynamics of Reggae music. Through pure musical genius and humble spirits, the band successfully fuses Reggae, Afro-Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Soul music with passionate lyrics in English, French, Wolof and Fulani.
Born in Senegal, West Africa, lead singer of Meta and The Cornerstones, Meta Dia, discovered his love for music and desire to be a musician at a very young age. Listening to Reggae greats Bob Marley and Gregory Isaacs helped nurture his admiration and true appreciation for all types of music. As a self-taught musician, by age 14 he was performing on the street and stages of his hometown Dakar, Senegal. In 2000, Meta formed his first band YALLA SUUREN (God Bless), which was nominated for Best Hip-Hop/Reggae Group by the French Cultural Center the same year. Within two years, Meta had become one of the premier pioneering voices of the Hip-Hop culture in West Africa. After relocating to the United States, Meta immediately began collaborating with artists such as Sean Blackman, and Hip-Hop Ambassador Toni Blackman. Shortly after settling in New York City, he formed his visionary band, Meta and The Cornerstones.
With varying ethnicity, religion, and musical influences, Meta & The Cornerstones’ sound is a melting pot rooted in diversity, strength, and unity. Lead singer Meta Dia hails from Senegal; Israeli Guitarist Shahar Mintz; Texas born Daniel Serrato, and Keyboard Player Aya Kato from Japan, join Jamaicans Wayne Fletcher on Drums and Rupert McKenzie on Bass, and combine their creative differences from Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and America, which are clearly expressed in the repertoire of the band’s music.
Meta and The Cornerstones channels the roots of Reggae while simultaneously breathing new life into the genre, thus creating what critics have called a “soul-pounding spiritual experience” during their live performances. Inspired by Alpha Blondy and Lucky Dubee, they have shared the stage with Reggae stars Luciano, Steel Pulse, Clinton Fearon, Israel Vibration, and Tanya Stephens amongst others. In 2007, the band was personally invited by Senegalese-born international superstar, Youssou N’Dour to perform at his annual African Ball concert at the Nokia Theater in New York. The following year Meta and The Cornerstones proudly released its first album entitled “Forward Music“. Of this work Clive Chin; Jamaican producer for The Wailers, Dennis Brown, and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, notes, “Meta and The Cornerstones have taken us back to the foundation of reggae music”.
As he continues to establish new grounds, Meta is now the first African artist to be signed to the iconic record label VP Records, the#1 source for Reggae Music. Through VPAL/VP, Meta and The Cornerstones is set to release their second album ‘Ancient Power’ in the spring of 2013. Recorded at the infamous Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston Jamaica, ‘Ancient Power’ links Africa to Jamaica by paying tribute to the ageless sounds of reggae preserved by the history of its legends. The 15-track work features Reggae legend U-Roy, as well as today’s leading artists Capleton and Damian Marley.
With the vision to transcend oceans, borders, and language barriers through positive music, Meta and The Cornerstones never fails to create and convey a sincere, loving, and unifying vibe for every audience blessed to experience it. They truly have something to offer those that listen and that offering is always a message of ‘Peace, Love and Harmony’. So come… Immerse yourself in it.
The annual compilation of the hottest hits from the Caribbean Carnival season is back again.
This year’s installment features tracks from the Caribbean’s brightest stars, like Superblue, Bunji Garlin, Iwer George, Kes The Band, and many more. Turn up! Wine up!
The announcement of the 12 honorees for the 2013 Caribbean American Networking and Social Media Series officially took place via Facebook on Monday May 6, 2013. The Networking and Social Media Series, will present savvy and innovative ways in advertising, and promoting to the cross cultural and international audience. Those attending the event will dive head first into the social media promotional gifts and giveaways throughout the night.
The annual recognition identifies professionals and civic minded individuals of Caribbean heritage, living in the metro Atlanta area, who have contributed to the multicultural community. This year’s honorees include: Film Producer Roger Bobb; Songwriters Rock City aka Planet VI; Reggae Ambassador: Gramps Morgan, Da Flava Radio: Rico Vibes, Star Time Inc: Levi MacSween, Radio Pioneer Glen Simmonds, The Whatz Happening Editor: Annette Lemonn; Film Producer: John P Wheatley; Georgia Caribbean Association President; Jackie Watson: Caribbean Star Magazine, and the Black Latino Council. The 2013 Caribbean American Movers and Shakers Networking Series includes a series of promotional events, in the prime markets of Atlanta, Georgia, New York City and Miami,Florida, throughout the year.
The Caribbean Media Network, in conjunction with affiliates, will host this memorable networking celebration on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Atlanta’s new hot spot, Kouture (formerly Fins) Restaurant and Lounge, which is under new management by KCE Bars. This luxury venue is located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta,which will serve as an urban oasis for this year’s celebration. The event will start promptly at 7:00p.m.. (RSVP Required) .
The 2013 Atlanta Networking Event, will be hosted by Caribbean American Diva, Red Carpet Shelley, who serves as an ambassador of Caribbean entertainment, lifestyle, and culture. The atmosphere will be highlighted by the international Highlanda Sound along side some special invited guests.
For more information on RSVP and celebrity involvement: Please contact Caribbean Media Network at 404-455-2944 or email mthomas@caribemedianetwork.com.
On Saturday May 4th Elegance Lounge was the place to be for a night of solid dancehall vibes provided by Supreme Sound with Garfield and Fitzroy alongside Capone’s own Melody Sound.
Artists like Little Pinchers, Shooks SLR, and more were in the building to bless the microphone.
McGregor will make his prime-time television debut on the TV One Network reality show, “R&B Divas” Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
McGregor will appear in Episode 2 of the program’s second season, in which he will be seen producing music for one of the show’s stars, Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer Syleena Johnson.
TV One will air an encore presentation of the episode May 15, 2013
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