A review of The Journey Chosen by Spragga Benz, the new album. Nick from the Jamaican State of Mind podcast links up to defend Spragga, his favorite artist.
Buzzworthy
Koffee becomes Mastercard’s brand ambassador for Jamaica.
Buju Banton featured on FIFA 21, performs for launch.
SoundChat Radio launches a new website with a premium subscription model.
Recently teaming up with the ‘Ward 21’ camp, CK has worked with producers like Kunley McCarthy and Andre ‘Suku’ Gray as well as Timothy “Quik Keyz” Kahwa, artiste and producer Karl Morrison of Starplayer Music Label and Anjublaxx of UIM Records.
In September 2011, she was the opening act at the live show ‘Smokin Jacket’ alongside premier female acts as Denyque, Natalie Storm, Timberlee, Devina Burn & Kim Nain.
“ My aim as an artiste is to give you a show every time you watch me whether through the choreography in my performance or through the passion I display while singing my songs. I truly want to entertain my audience, not only vocally or lyrically but with all of my talents…I want you to get lost with me in the music…” ~ CK
Saturday March 22 look out for ‘Dusk ‘Til Dawn 2104’ featuring “We the Best” Recording Artist Mavado alongside Jamaica’s dancehall superstar Konshens at Club Obsessions 4245 Glenwood road Decatur Ga.
The 4th annual INTERNATIONAL TOP 50 REGGAE AND DANCEHALL songs countdown presents the BEST OF 2013.
Chronixx dominated in 2013 with 3 Top 10 singles
(Based on the weekly Top Rated 8 International Countdown compiled by Kahlil Wonda for Da Music Vault syndicated radio show from a composite of all major global reggae and dancehall charts)
#. Song – Artist – Record Label
Odd Ras (Nah Follow Nobody) – Chronixx – Digital One Productions
Tune in to find out the 8 hottest songs this week in the world of dancehall reggae music on the ‘Top Rated 8’ Countdown, plus hear the freshest ‘Dancehall Now’ mix formulated by Brooklyn’s own ĀGARD with new material and remixes from I-Octane, Konshens, Gyptian, Demarco, Sean Paul and more.
International ‘Top Rated 8’ – The HOTTEST 8 reggae and dancehall songs for the week of October 23, 2013 as heard on ‘Da Music Vault with Kahlil Wonda’ radio broadcast via Daflavaradio.com Wednesdays 6-9pm EST.
Check out the Dancehall Now Mix Show segment curated by ĀGARD for 10.2.13, featuring the hottest riddims in the mix.
Win Riddim (Fresh Ear Production):
1 Win Version – Fresh Ear Production
2 My Heart (Hopeless Romantic) – Chevaughn
3 My Baby – Voicemail
4 Top Setter Girls – TOK
5 Music – Bugle
6 Life Of The Party – Charly Black
7 We Want Some More – Demarco
8 Me & My Links – Beenie Man
Toasted Riddim (Teetimus & TJ Records):
10 Wine & Don’t Stop – Masicka
11 Pum Pum Medley – RDX
12 Who Say – Ninja Kid
13 Boom Flick – Aidonia
14 Big People Ting – Konshens
15 Ordinary – Mad Cobra
16 You Me Say – Vybz Kartel
Last of the Mohicans Riddim:
17 Single – Fambo
18 Stop – Ward 21
87 Riddim:
19 Good So – Peppery
20 Who Nuh Rate We – Baby Boom
21 Ganja Smoke – Delly Ranx
22 J.a.m.a.i.c.a. – Froggy Maddsquad
23 Bun It Up – Taranchyla
Mixed Flava Riddim:
24 Version
25 Turn It For Me – Wayne Wonder & Liquid
26 Daily Drama – Delly Ranx & Raine Seville
27 All Eyez On We – Esco & Xean Don
28 Talk Fi Mi – Froggy & Patexx
30 Rune Weh – Taranchyla & Bling Dawg
Raw Cut Riddim:
31 Feeling Free – Taurus Riley
32 Anyweh – Konshens
33 Brukout – Movado
34 Do Di Ting – Sean Paul
Brixton Bounce Riddim:
35 Mad Dem – Raine Seville
36 Gal Dem Love Me – Voicemail
37 Dilly Dally – Munga
38 Straight Like Arrow – Flexxx
39 We A Hustle – Konshens
40 Di Baddest – Mad Cobra
Moggela Riddim:
41 How We Living – Konshens
42 Clean Like God – Demarco
43 Next Top Model – Agent Sasco
44 Moggela Dance – Voicemail & Flippa Moggela
Club Famous Riddim:
45 Burn It Up – Fambo
46 Gal Ah Talk Bout Mi – Beenie Man
47 Still Famous – Bounty Killer
It’s time to go for the gold, with Reggae Gold 2013!
Reggae Gold is the ultimate reggae music compilation with the big hits and crucial crossover tracks from the past 12 months. Reggae Gold also features a bonus disc of 11 classic reggae hits from the past.
Reggae Gold is the cornerstone of Reggae music in the US mainstream and urban market for the reggae genre for 18 years and counting. Summertime means reggae music and Reggae Gold is leading the pack with today’s hottest artists.
Tad’s Record brings the heat with this year’s hottest dancehall songs, all on one album, with their latest release The Ultimate 2013 – Various Artists, available worldwide on June 25, 2013, with pre-order available now.
Featuring the biggest names in dancehall music currently, The Ultimate 2013 sets the soundtrack for the year and is the only album where you will find all of your favorite new dancehall tunes.
The physical album boasts 26 sizzling singles, and the digital album contains 36 tracks, 10 of them being raw or explicit versions of singles from the physical album.
“The Ultimate 2013 is the latest release of our flagship ‘Various Artists’ compilation albums,” states Tad Dawkins, President of Tad’s Record. “It is the sixth production and we truly believe that it is the best yet.”
It spotlights recent dancehall hits such as “Live My Life” by Mavado, “Gal A Gimmi Bun” by I-Octane, “Judgment” by Chronixx and “Lighter” by Vybz Kartel, along with an extend playlist of other dancehall staples to keep the party going all year long.
“The Ultimate 2012 received rave reviews, especially since it featured major acts such as Baby Cham, but The Ultimate 2013 has topped that by featuring new singing sensation Chronixx,” discloses Dawkins. “Each year we endeavor to live up to our tag line of providing ‘the ultimate reggae experience’ and we are confidently satisfied in the job that we have been doing thus far.”
The Ultimate 2013 will be available worldwide on June 25, 2013 from all major digital retailers, including iTunes and Amazon, from Tad’s Record. Pre-order of the album is available now. For more information, please visit tadsrecord.com.
Jamaican imprint Tad’s Record releases the latest installation in their hit dancehall compilation series, Phantom Vol. 3, available worldwide now.
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
VPAL Music / Digital B Productions presents the “Adam & Eve Riddim,” produced by the legendary Bobby “Digital B” Dixon.
Tarrus Riley: Adam & Eve Riddim
This was a 2007 Riddim and featured Cali P’s first single titled “Send Praises”. This project also features accomplished artists like Konshens and Lutan Fyah. Available for digital download on March 26th 2013.
Marcia Griffiths – Marcia Griffiths And Friends – Artwork
Konshens #1 on the ‘TOP RATED 8’ with single ‘Walk and Wine’
Famed Jamaican reggae singer Nadine Sutherland
Beres Hammond – One Love , One Life – Artwork
Beres Hammond In My Arms #1 Song of 2012
MARCIA GRIFFITHS AT ELEGANCE LOUNGE
Dancehall Now’s #1 Record Internationally for 2012
Freddie McGregor’s “Di Captain” Album Artwork
Richie Spice on stage at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records venue, for his Soothing Sounds: Acoustic album launch. [Photo by Niketa Thomas/NickFotoWorks]
MARCIA GRIFFITHS AT ELEGANCE LOUNGE
I-Octane
Freddie McGregor
Richie Stephens & Gentleman – Live Your Life – Artwork
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)