Sade Serena Makes Billboard Debut

Sade Serena Makes Billboard Debut with “Tonight”

Sensation Sade Serena blasts onto Billboard with her hit debut single “Tonight,” from Uprize Music/Island Def Jam Digital. The Miami-based, Jamaican-American singer and songwriter continues to enjoy an explosive rise with the release of “Tonight” and its sizzling video earlier this year. Sade Serena

“Tonight” entered at #4 on the Billboard Singles Sales Chart, dated September 7, 2013, with pop super-group One Direction at #1, placing her in very good company. Her follow-up single “Renegade” was released to radio just in time for the Labor Day party weekend and made its official bow on iTunes and all major digital retailers worldwide on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

Sade Serena brings a diverse, edgy yet soulful sound to the pop music world and “Tonight” is a club anthem that showcases her range and talent, lacing her butter-soft sultry vocals over a sizzling pop electronica rhythm. It was produced by Abe Stewart for Uprize Music, her management company and label.Sade Serena - Renegade

“It’s definitely a good feeling for Uprize Music and Sade Serena to have a song charting on Billboard,” discloses Richard Myrie, CEO of Uprize Music. “It’s something you work towards and it’s an accomplishment and a beginning at the same time.”

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Riding on the success of “Tonight,” Sade Serena has been making the rounds on radio and events to promote her single, across the U.S. all year long. The track has since been remixed by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Rizzo and the “Tonight Remix” is also enjoying rotation across U.S. radio, bringing Sade Serena her first taste of success.sade_serena_pic

“It’s every artist’s dream to have your music get out there and be accepted,” she reveals. “This Billboard Sales Chart shows there is a demand for my music and it’s even more amazing to have my very first single be included with the likes of One Direction.”

“Tonight” and “Renegade” are now available worldwide on iTunes and all major digital retailers from Island Def Jam Digital Distribution/Uprize Music.  Follow Sade Serena at www.facebook.com/sadeserena.

MR. VEGAS RELEASES BRUK IT DOWN 2.0

MR. VEGAS RELEASES new album ‘BRUK IT DOWN 2.0’

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Named after his recent international cross over hit single, the Bruk It Down 2.0 album (MV Music) follows his innovative proven approach.vegas-gif

Grounded in Reggae Dancehall, Bruk It Down 2.0 demonstrates Mr. Vegas’ uncanny ability to tap into a seamless mix of House, Reggaeton, Soca, pop and Dubstep. But it’s not simply Vegas going it alone.

A who’s who of production talent from Clevie to Danny Browne, Studio 758 and Jah Snowcone, help Bruk It Down 2.0 connect the foundation of Reggae Dancehall with cutting edge musical movements.MR. VEGAS RELEASES BRUK IT DOWN 2.0

On the mic, Vegas is joined on the title track by Barbados’ very own, the Soca queen Alison Hinds while Reggae crooner Lukie D, foundation Dancehall favorite Flourgon and Reggaeton artist El Boy C are also on board, as well as St Lucian songstress Terri. Released on September 24, 2013, the 16-track ensemble is Vegas’ 9th studio release and the second from his own label imprint, MV Music.

The electric vibe of Bruk It Down 2.0 picks up where a series of #1s left off. Indeed, the original Bruk It Down” single (2012) went #1 on the MTV Base Chart, number one in Jamaica and number one on BBC 1Xtra in the UK.Soca Queen Alison Hinds is featured on 'Bruk It Down 2.0'

Here, “Bruk It Down” featuring Bajan Soca queen Alison Hinds enriches the original version with indigenous Calypso sounds. Staying in the region and keeping it ‘caliente’, Mr. Vegas links with El Boy C to spark an electrified Reggaeton track “Vamos” (‘Let’s Go’).

In due fashion, the record is ready for “Take Off” when Terri lends her seriously seductive and catchy hooks to a synthy Dancehall track that didn’t need the help. But this is Bruk It Down 2.0. And when Jamaican super-producer Clevie returns for “It’s A Beautiful Life” years of collaboration with Mr. Vegas shine through on the composition.

Using clever melodic flows, as well as crucial production support from Jah Snowcone, Steadly and Chuck T, Vegas focuses on what is most essential on the soulful, R&B-esque “Slow Jam” before “Run Up And Down”, ramps up the energy once again.New Mr Vegas music video + download "Whenever You're Lonely"

Finally, “Wet Party” featuring rub-a-dub Dancehall veteran Flourgon, whines, wheels and pulls up the vibes for a fresh party sound that’s wonderfully familiar at the same time. Based around the Paragon’s rocksteady hit “On The Beach” recorded for Duke Reid in 1967, Mr. Vegas and Flourgon here provide the classic 2.0 version.

Rooted within the Reggae movement, which itself drew on Soul, RnB and Gospel, Bruk It Down 2.0 points us to the next era of Dancehall Reggae music. It is one in which Jamaican riddims’ embrace of contemporary Drum & Bass and the synthy sound scapes of House and Electronic genres creates new horizons.

Indeed, Mr. Vegas offers a captivating, head nodding and hip shaking musical interpretation of what is to come.

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Tabeta Cshae Living on High Hopes

Songbird, Tabeta Cshae is busy promoting her new record, Living on Hopes. The track is a collaborative effort with popular producer, Handel Tucker.Tabeta Cshae 1

Tucker is a music veteran and no stranger to working with young talented females. His credits include: The Fugees, Maxi Priest, Beres Hammond and of course, Shy Guy singer, Diana King.

King’s musical prowess and break through success from local shores, to signing a major record deal with Sony Music, has made a major impact on the newcomer. Tabeta Cshae is immensely inspired and determined to acquire her goals in the rock-hard music industry.
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Tabeta is  presently in the “Big Apple” for promotional activities and shared her enthusiasm,  “I know the possibilities are endless. My focus is to apply myself through all the opportunities that come my way. I have been working with Handel for quite some time now and have learnt a lot along the way.” 

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Tabeta describes this new track as dynamic and up-tempo with strong emotional rivets that everyone can relate to. She states, “The lyrics are realistic. We all endure pain in relationships and hope for change. My upcoming record, Broken Wings also shares that element. It’s definitely one to look out for ”. 

If You Dont Wake up, is another record to watch by Tabeta Cshae. It is featured on the Rhythm Velocity – Operator 2013 compilation. This album is currently #12 on the New York Foundation Top 20 Chart. 

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Tabeta Cshae was a notable performer at Reggae Sumfest and was touted as one of the best cameos, over the three-day festival.  Her performance with controversial recording artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta was a hit with the massive crowd.

Presently their duet, Spartan Angels is doing incredibly well overseas with airplay via mainstream radio such as BBC and Sirius among others.You can connect with Tabeta Cshae online at www.Facebook.com/TabetaCshae as well as www.Twitter.com/TabetaCshae

Vybz Kartel Drops New Album, ‘Kartel Forever: Trilogy’

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Dancehall icon Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer drops his new album Kartel Forever: Trilogy, now available physically and digitally worldwide from Tad’s Record.

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Scoring coveted media attention from mainstream press including MTV, The Fader Magazine, and Complex Magazine, along with articles and reviews in numerous European and Caribbean media, ‘Kartel Forever: Trilogy’ debuted at #5 on the iTunes Reggae Top Albums Chart during its release day on September 24, 2013.

The three-disc anthology remains in the iTunes top ten reggae albums, a commendable showing for an album that comes with a hefty price tag of $24.99, compared to other releases that average $9.99.

Hailed as the undisputed World Boss of the dancehall genre, Kartel Forever: Trilogy is a rare international release from the talented and controversial artist, who remains incarcerated in his homeland, Jamaica.

Celebrated and polarized for his stimulating lyrics and provocative ploys on and off stage, there is no doubtVybz Kartel is a defining thread in the fabric of dancehall.

The Fader Magazine prides itself on being a definitive voice in music and previously hosted Vybz Kartel on its cover in June 2011.

The Fader exclusively premiered the entire ‘Kartel Forever: Trilogy’ album as a live stream for its massive audience on its release date, as the magazine celebrates Vybz Kartel as one of the biggest names in music today.

Check out The Fader’s Live Stream of Kartel Forever: Trilogy

MTV Iggy, a division of Viacom Media Networks, is focused on bringing cutting-edge global music and pop-culture to the US.

With a full album review due out later this week, journalist Marlon Bishop previewed the album with some bold words. “Vybz Kartel is the most powerful force in Jamaican music today: this is a fact few on the island would dispute,” Bishop stated.

Read the MTV Iggy article here.

Kartel Forever: Trilogy boasts 60 tracks on the three-disc album, including previously unreleased singles and numerous hits from recent years.

Kartel is determined to stay atop his dancehall throne and keep his fans satisfied until his inevitable return to the studio to make music for the masses. Jamaican imprintTad’s Record maintains a strong partnership with the entertainer.

According to the label, both overt and covert fans are raving about this colossal collection that showcases Kartel’s hit songs in its raw and purest form.

“The positive response that we have received regarding ‘Kartel Forever: Trilogy’ is overwhelming and more than we could imagine,” reveals Tad Dawkins, President of Tad’s Record.

“Vybz Kartel’s fans were starving since the release of Pon Di Gaza 2.0 and we are pleased to have lived up to their expectations with this follow-up tribute to a pioneering dancehall lyricist.”

With a slew of Vybz Kartel songs currently enjoying heavy rotation in Jamaica and on urban radio worldwide, including new singles “Compass,” “Business”and “School,” ‘Kartel Forever: Trilogy‘ provides a vivid kaleidoscope of his continued evolution as an extraordinary artist.

Despite his geographic limitations, his music speaks volumes, as is evident from his continued surge in popularity and international demand, which continues to increase with each passing day.

Kartel Forever: Trilogy is now available in stores or online, from Tad’s Record.

Download: ‘Sex, Love, and Reggae’ Mixtape from Gyptian

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Gyptian‘s new album ‘Sex, Love and Reggae’ is getting ready for release on October 29th, 2013.

Check out this free download now of the full length ‘Sex, Love and Reggae’ mixtape.

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Mixtape includes exclusive remixes of Gyptian’s past hits and teasers from the upcoming album.

Download or preview ‘Sex, Love, and Reggae’ Mixtape from Gyptian 

ĀGARD Mix – The Dancehall Now Show 9.17.13

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The mix hour of Dancehall Now is dedicated to featuring the hottest riddims in a mix show that is very reminiscent of the style of music played in a dancehall session.  This weekly mix is curated by ĀGARD, the latest member to join the Dancehall Now Team.

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Listen for the new Love Triangle Riddim Produced By UIM, 2 Nightstand Riddim (Enotsyek Inc), Body Bag Riddim (King Dreamz Entertainment/Ajane), Last of the Mohicans (Prod. by Equiknoxx), 87 Riddim (Reble World Records /Baby Boom), Mixed Flava Riddim (Madd Spider Productions), Big Vibez Riddim (Weedy G Soundforce), Raw Cut Riddim (Chimney Records), Happy Tyme Riddim (Good Good Productions), Star Swag Riddim (Prod. by Star Swag Music), Aroma Riddim (Prod. By Young Vybz, Moggela Riddim (Prod. Flip Money), Center Forward Riddim (DJ Frass Records), and the Quench Thirst Riddim by Garuth Inc/Garth Stewart.

 

Dancehall Now 9-17-13 Featured Singles Podcast

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Download  or Listen to the latest podcast of the Dancehall Now Featured Music segment.

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Perhaps – Anthony Malvo
You Girl – Neyo / Shaggy
Red Light – Eddie Murphy / Snoop Lion
Sunshine Lady – Orisha Sound / Wayne Daniel
No Other Like You – Red Fox / Rayvon
Hottest Man Alive – Beenie Man
Fi Di Jockey – Aidonia
Buss A Blank (Code Red Remix) – I-Octane
Corrupt System – Queen Ifrica
Take Me To The Moon – Chyna Nicole
Walk and Wine – Konshens
Convertible – Vybz Kartel
Good Love – Sizzla
Cold Girl – Tarrus Riley
To The Limit – Tarrus Riley
Angola – Jah Bouks
As Tears Go By – Michelle Gordon w/ The Stamina All-Stars

Have a request for a single to be featured on Dancehall Now? Email Terri K at terri.k1989@gmail.com – we would love to hear from you!

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Dancehall Now Top Rated 8 Songs of the Week 9-17-13

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Dancehall Now’s International Top Rated 8 at 8 Countdown is a collective of the top eight Caribbean music singles across the World.

1 – HERE COMES TROUBLE –  CHRONIXX – OVERSTAND RECORDS

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2 – Fight This Feeling – Shaggy Ft Beres Hammond – Ranch Ent

3  – I AM…I SAID – MIKEY SPICE – JOE FRASER RECORDS

4 – Dweet – Ninjaman feat. Specialist – Downsound Records

5 – Smile Jamaica – Chronixx – Silky Walks Records

6 – Dye Dye – Macka Diamond – Lock City Records/Truckback

7 – Easy to love – Maxi Priest – Fat Eyes/Bulby

8 – At The Top (Just Us) – Mavado – Armzhouse Records

Download or stream the International Top Rated 8 Countdown segment from September 17, 2013.

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A Special Friday Addiction Event

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My Friday Addiction is The Newest Exclusive Lounge Party in Atlanta At Thrive, 101 Marietta Street, Downtown, ATL.

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Dance to Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B & Dancehall Music by DJ Andre Perry from 96.1fm and special guest DJs Every Week.  Free Drinks for the Ladies Courtesy Of Presise Halley.  Doors open at 10pm, rsvp@presise.biz to party FREE until Midnight.  (FREE Birthday Parties w/ Guest List & Sections) text 404.509.3739

DANCEHALL NOW TOP RATED EIGHT COUNTDOWN – SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

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This is the latest episode of the syndicated Dancehall Now podcast produced by Kahlil Wonda and Terri K for September 10, 2013 featuring the very latest dancehall music in a full stereo radio broadcast format.

Belizean Reggae superstar Eljai is set to release a brand new single & ep "For You" on iTunes Tuesday April 9, through Jah Mix Entertainment/VPAL Music. "For You" is produced by the Reggae legend. Dean "Cannon" Fraser.

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This episode includes the Top Rated Eight at 8 Countdown which broadcasts weekly on the Dancehall Now Radio Show (Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm EST) on Da Flava Radio.

Dancehall Now is in keeping with Highlanda Sound’s stated mission to entertain and promote reggae music world wide.

Top Rated 8 Weekly Countdown – 9/10/2013

1 For You – Eljai
2 Fight This Feeling – Shaggy featuring Beres Hammond
3 I Am, I Said – Mikey Spice
4 Macka Diamond – Dye Dye
5 Easy To Love – Maxi Priest
6 Smile Jamaica – Chronixx
7 Dweet – Ninjaman featuring Specialist
8 Call Angola – Jah Bouks

Please 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. If you like what you hear please subscribe to get automatic updates when new shows are added.

 

The Dancehall Now Show (ĀGARD Mix Segment) 9.10.13

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REGGAE AND DANCEHALL mix segment from September 10, 2013 BY ĀGARD and Kahlil Wonda of HIGHLANDA SOUND.  Listen to hot new mixes live Every Tuesday on the Dancehall Now global reggae and dancehall radio show.

Featured Dancehall Now Singles – September 10, 2013

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This is the Featured Singles segment from the very latest episode of The Dancehall Now Show from September 10th, 2013.  Here you can listen online or download the mp3.

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17 TRACK DEBUT ALBUM from Hawaian Reggae Singer Hirie Featuring “Sensi Boy” Now Available

Dancehall Now can be heard live every Tuesday from 6pm EST – 9 pm EST via Daflavaradio.com.  (Mobile: Search Tune In Radio App for Daflavaradio).

TARRUS RILEY – “TO THE LIMIT” OFFICIAL VIDEO

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Video produced by Mykal Cushnie
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BEENIE MAN featuring CECILE – THUG LOVE – OFFICIAL VIDEO

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Hot off the heels of his appearance at the BET Awards, Beenie Man is back with a love song done in his own uniquely-worded way. The “King of the Dancehall” premiered his new joint “Thug Love” with a live walk-on on BET’s 106 & PARK on August 30th.

Music Video by Beenie Man feat. Cecile performing Thug Love (Explicit). (C) 2013 Grillaras Productions/Zojak World Wide.

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Filmed on location in the picturesque setting of Portland, Jamaica and Directed by United States-based filmmaker Mike Abela.  Abela’s past credits include videos for Vybz Kartel, Junior Reid, Sharon Tucker and many more.

The single is currently available on iTunes and a variety of online retailers.

The Mighty Diamonds: Reggae Anthology: Pass The Knowledge

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As one of the major cornerstones of the roots reggae movement, The Mighty Diamonds have maintained a consistent message of love and unity.  Download the new Reggae Anthology: Pass the Knowledge – The Mighty Diamonds which features hits and non-album classic material.

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Comprised of lead vocalist Donald “Tabby” Shaw and harmony vocalists Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson and Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson, the trio is widely-known for their smooth harmonies and choreographed stage shows inspired by 1960s Motown vocal groups like The Temptations, The Stylistics, The Impressions and The Delfonics and as well as Jamaican rocksteady artists like John Holt and Ken Boothe.  With over 40 albums under their belt, the long-time friends formed in 1969 in the Trenchtown area of Kingston and continue to record and tour together today.

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