Kingston: India Arie was named this year’s International Friend of Reggae at the recently held 6th Annual Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards 2010 staged at the Gardens at Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. The EME Organizers were honoured to have her present at the event, as this was her first appearance since winning her third Grammy the Sunday before.
Arie received her award after gracing the stage with Gramps Morgan. The two performed their duet, “Therapy”, which is featured on Morgan’s album, “2 Sides of My Heart”, which was named the 2010 EME Album of the Year. India Arie also performed her single “Ready For Love” and received great response from the audience. Continue reading INDIA ARIE SIZZLES AT EME AWARDS
Sunday, June 1, Kingston, Jamaica (A.I.M Inc.): After being silent on the mixtape scene for quite a while Razz & Biggy has returned with their new mix CD, which some entertainment industry insiders have already said, is one of the best in the streets now.
“Razz & Biggy Mix 109” has been injected with some of the most infectious and hard hitting riddims expected to take over the dancehall and the music scene at large for Summer ‘09. Continue reading Razz and Biggy Mix
Even though he cut his teeth in the era of compact discs and digital downloads
, singer Courtney John still believes in pitching a new record the old-fashioned way. Posters promoting his new album, Made In Jamaica, are pasted throughout Kingston.
It’s a throwback to simpler times.
The dreadlocked John says producing Made In Jamaica, his third album, was anything but simple. Like its predecessor, 2007’s Unselfish, it will be distributed without the support of a record company.
“I’m talking to people who are interested (in distributing), but it’s a façade that record companies sell artistes. I’m past that stage,” said the pencil-slim vocalist. Continue reading Courtney John launches – Made in Jamaica
(February 11, 2009 – Miami, Florida) Zojak World Wide is pleased to announce the first single from Streetwise/Dubwise, Jamaican producer Kirkle Dove’s innovative dub album, is now available on I-Tunes. “Give It To Me” featuring Ce’Cile and Courtney John is a lively dub blend of dancehall, reggae, soca and rock music. “Give It To Me” is a tune that crosses definitions of genre and places the producer, Kirkle Dove, within the category of artist, much like King Tubby, Scientist and others have done with roots reggae. Kirkle Dove is the first to experiment in this way with modern dancehall beats. To be released March 3, 2009, Streetwise/ Dubwise provides a fresh approach to experience reggae music. Continue reading “GIVE IT TO ME”, FIRST SINGLE FROM KIRKLE DOVE’S INNOVATIVE DUB ALBUM, NOW AVAILABLE ON I-TUNES
(February 6, 2009 – Miami, Florida) Love is in the air and Zojak World Wide has crafted a Valentine’s Day album for reggae fans and lovers everywhere. Available February 10 on I-Tunes and e-tailers everywhere, One Love Remains consists of a heart-warming collection of 14 tracks of special roots and lover’s rock tracks along with choice dancehall selections that will spice up any relationship. Continue reading ONE LOVE REMAINS OFFERS UNIVERSAL LOVE THIS VALENTINES DAY
