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
Kingston Jamaica: February 02, 2010: Cassia Park deejay Wasp continues to show upward mobility in 2010 and was last weekend rewarded for his efforts by taking home the awards for ‘Most Requested Song’ and the coveted ‘Song of the Year’ for ‘Unfair Officer’ at the ROOTS FM awards show and concert held on Friday, January 29th at the station’s premises in Cockburn Gardens.
The award show unlike many others aims to bestow accolades on our local talent who continually churn out spiritually uplifting music throughout the year, the kind that aids in the rebuilding process of an emotional and economically battered nation such as Jamaica.
Following the formalities, Wasp delivered a fiery set alongside conscious crooner Nesbeth, up and coming reggae singer Influential and the strong one Etana. Continue reading Wasp Nabs ‘Song Of The Year’ Award
Denyque
Kingston, Jamaica: It’s not what you do, but it’s HOW you do it that makes the difference. This is exactly what the Youth View Awards nominated Favourite / Best New Artiste of 2009, rising superstar DENYQUE is proving every time she steps on stage. After tearing up STING 2009 to “PIECES” with her debut performance, 2010 has gone off to a great start for the “Can’t Breathe” singer.
On Saturday January 30, 2010, Red Bull invited DENYQUE to be a celebrity guest and performer at their Football Street Style competition hosted at the Emancipation Park in Kingston, Jamaica. She started her performance with the Don Corleon produced “Pieces” on the Feminine Riddim where she began strutting across the stage with powerful and controlled vocals. Continue reading DENYQUE delivers “OH SO GOOD” performance at Red Bull Street Style
Dominican born, Bronx bred marie-claire; as well as Nelly Stharre, a Dominican who has called Kingston home for the last 15 years, will both be performing on the final night of the annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Trewlany this Saturday January 30th.
marie-claire is an Italian-trained opera singer who has performed at Carnegie Hall and who’s songs have been featured in feature films such as Lovin Jezebel and The Roommate. She spent time in front of the camera as a cast member on the second season of Chapelle’s Show on Comedy Central. Since marie-claire’s return to Dominica, she has through her girlfullofgold productions ltd, produced and hosted local music programmes, while still making time to perform at events such as LIME Creole in the Park and various private functions. Continue reading Dominica well-represented at Jamaica Jazz and Blues 2010
Reggae singer and songwriter Hugh Simpson has been working together with Bassa and the independent music label Basmuzik to create some outstanding reggae music for this year.
Already Hugh and Bassa have released the classic collaboration ‘Wanna Be Loved’ on the label, which is set to explode on the airwaves in the coming weeks.
Together, Hugh and Bassa intend to take Basmuzik to the top of the entertainment game.
Born Basil Hugh Simpson on May 6, 1975 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Hugh grew up in the district of Slipe in the parish. Slipe is one of those quaint communities that you would have a hard time finding on any map, and where everyone knows everyone else.
Hugh was raised by his grandparents who were very religious and devoted Seventh Day Adventists. The church was where he first got exposed to performers, but the thought of being a performer did not appeal to him at that time. Continue reading Hugh Simpson– a singer for the times
