L3 Magazine December, 2013 featuring Bobby Clarke Denyque | Nature | Jay Crazie | History Miami | Music Charts and More!

Creating an empire in media is not an easy feat unless your name is Mr. Bobby Clarke!  CEO of Irie Jam Media Group, Mr. Clarke overseas Radio, special events such as Irie Jamboree and his newest division Signature 78 (where Fashion meets the Islands).  Juggling several hats is not easy, but our front cover feature does it well.  Not only does he service a growing 3 million people of Caribbean decent via radio in the Tri-State area, he is advancing Caribbean culture to corporate America and a major step was holding Irie Jamboree 2013 at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn.  Bobby Clarke’s voice isn’t loud but his presence is!  Read about his empire and how it was built in this fantastic interview!  

Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence speaks to two movers and shakers in Jamaica.  The first is Reggae singer Nature, and the second is beat maker and producer Jay Crazie.  Both personalities speak candidly and openly on what it is to make the music they make from the perspective they make it from.

Our UK correspondent, Portia Clarke asks a few questions of the sexy Dancehall siren, Denyque whose career is bubbling HOTTT like soup.  Everything from the artists vocal style to her fashion taste is front and center for the world to read.

For the number of lives he’s touched, and the changes he’s brought to the world, L3 Magazine pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.  Editor in Chief Natasha Von Castle shares a few touching words about the world revolutionary in her editorial, and the L3 Design team accompanies that with a pictorial spread.

Rounding out our last issue for 2013 is a look at History Miami as covered by Heike Dempster, a fantastic recipe for Rum Cake from Charlotte, Model of the month shot through the lens of Jerome Dupont (of Neu Era Photography), Music Charts (downloads and video), Music Review of the hottest riddims and albums as well as a travel profile on St. Kitts and Nevis.

All of this and more is available at www.L3Magazine.com!

About L3 Magazine:

L3 Magazine is the #1 Caribbean-Urban monthly Magazine that covers the globe to bring its readers content on Music, Fashion, Entertainment and Technology.  Our publication is trusted as a leading source of information for a monthly average 48,000 readers.  With writers in France, Germany, the Caribbean and North America, our readers receive exclusive industry content first.  Additional divisions include L3 Designs, L3 Radio, and L3 Publicity.

For advertisement placement in the Magazine or related divisions, contact Rohan ‘Dilinga’ Beckford at 347-370-6829 or email irie.rbeckford@gmail.com

DJ Norie ~ Christopher Ellis ~ Bramma ~ Reigndrop Lopes ~ Music News ~ Charts and More in L3 Magazine - November, 2013!

Power is one of the most coveted resources by many, and it is held on the radio by one of the most humble people the music industry knows; DJ Norie!  Performing on Power 105.1 FM in New York, his station is rated #1 based on Arbitron statistics, and he has listeners tune in from around the world just to hear him.

In his first ever feature sit down interview, the jock doesn’t see his power the way we do, instead, he looks at his position as a professional responsibility which he takes very seriously.  Speaking to Natasha Von Castle, we understand why one of music’s greatest resources is entrusted to this man.  How did Norie respond when asked “Your radio show Anything Goes – Caribbean Edition is similar to the United Nations in that fans can hear good Reggae and Dancehall from around the world … how much of the show is fun for you, and how much is ‘work?!’”

Christopher Ellis is doing his Father, Alton Ellis, and the overall genre of music proud.  Not one to rest of the fact that he comes from music royalty, Christopher works very hard at his craft so that when he shares it with the world, the world can say ‘yes’!

With a new EP out entitled “Better Than Love,” and several performances booked, we thought now would be a good time to sit down and speak to the living legacy about his life in music, memories of his Dad, and future plans.  

Tricia ‘SJ Sparks’ Spence sits down with Bramma da Gorilla whose popularity in Dancehall has grown beyond Jamaica, and has become international.  Not wasting any time, and not mincing any words, Sparks asks Bramma ‘You have mentioned Rasta and you are noticeably slimmer; now you know Jamaican people; once someone loses weight they assume you’re sick or on drugs.  Let me get this out of the way, are you sick or on drugs?”  Bramma’s response follows!

Reigndrop Lopes is the sister of Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes and is mirroring her sisters musical footsteps.  Forging her own path in Hip Rock (which is a combination of Hip Hop and Rock), Reigndrop shares what life has been like in the music business, and also shares fond memories of her sister.  Her passion project is healthy eating for children is also discussed between she and Jackie Boatwight.  After reading this, you will know about the power of a Reigndrop!

Charitable works by Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs is covered by revolt TV, and the charitable works of Mr. Lee G is shared with our readers by Heike Dempster who writes about the artists trip to Mali, and how Mr. Lee G has combined his music with giving back to a community in need.

We round out this month’s issue with our model of the month (shot through the lens of Mr. Jerome Dupont), delicious waffles from Food editor Jimmy Tambou, news about the Tupac biopic, music charts and reviews about Eddie Murphy, Wayne Marshall, Stylo G and more.  We also introduce new talents Alexus Rose, Ira Losco and Sincere.

The November, 2013 issue of L3 Magazine is waiting for you here >>> http://bit.ly/1hzXXeN

Top 20 Reggae and Dancehall Songs and Albums in Italy!

Here's who's HOTTT on the Radio in Italy right now.  Big up DJ Gusma for keeping the vibes alive!

RADIO BASE & CARIBBEAN VIBES RADIO - DJ GUSMA TOP 20 SINGLES

Read About Sean Paul >>> http://bit.ly/179C5OI

01 - SEAN PAUL & DAMIAN MARLEY - RIOT (G.Y.I.)

02 - BERES HAMMOND & GAPPY RANKS - SURRENDER (KEMAR FLAVA MC GREGOR)

03 - MOVADO - AT THE TOP (ARMZHOUSE RECORDS)

04 - CHAM & DAMIAN MARLEY - FIGHTER (MAD HOUSE RECORDS)

05 - NINJAMAN - NINJA MI NINJA (DOWNSOUND RECORDS)

06 - ALBOROSIE - PLAY FOOLS (GREENSLEEVES)

07 - EDDIE MURPHY & SNOOP LION - RED LIGHT (ELECTRIC AVENUE REC)

08 - KRANIUM - NOBODY HAS TO KNOW (LMR)

09 - CHRONIXX - SMILE JAMAICA (SILLY WALKS DISCOTEQUE)

10 - GENTLEMAN - HEART OF RUB A DUB (PENTHOUSE UNIVERSAL)

11 - SEAN PAUL - OTHER SIDE OF LOVE (ATLANTIC RECORDS)

12 - DA'VILLE - MIRRORS (TADS RECORDS)

13 - MORGAN HERITAGE - ENDS NAH MEET (DADA SON ENTERTAINMENT)

14 - BERES HAMMOND &SHAGGY - FIGHT THIS FEELING (TAXI)

15 - TARRUS RILEY - GIMME LIKKLE ONE DROP (CHIMNEY RECORDS)

16 - MACKA DIAMOND - DYE DYE (TRUCKBACK RECORDS)

17 - NATURE - NO GUNS AROUND REMIX (DOWNSOUND RECORDS)

18 - LION D - TRY AFTA YOU (BIZZARRI RECORDS)

19 - KONSHENS - BIG PEOPLE TING (TJ RECORDS)

20 - I-OCTANE - DAT CYAH GWAAN (MARKUS RECORDS)

RADIO BASE & CARIBBEAN VIBES RADIO - DJ GUSMA TOP 20 ALBUMS

01 - SIZZLA - THE MESSIAH (VP RECORDS)

02 - ALBOROSIE - SOUND THE SYSTEM (GREENSLEEVES)

03 - VARIOUS - DUB CLUB FOUNDATION (STONES THROW)

04 - GAPPY RANKS - SHINING HOPE (VP RECORDS)

05 - SNOOP LION - REINCARNATED (BERTHANE SOUND SYSTEM / RCA)

06 - MORGAN HERITAGE - HERE COME THE KINGS (GEDION MUSIC / VP)

07 - THE GREEN - HAWAII 13 (EASY STAR RECORDS)

08 - VARIOUS - REGGAE GOLD 2013 (VP RECORDS)

09 - PERFECT GIDDIMANI - OVER THE TOP (HOUSE OF RIDDIM)

10 - BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS - LEGEND REMIXED (TUFF GONG)

11 - PROTOJE - THE 8 YEAR AFFAIR (DON CORLEON RECORDS)

12 - VARIOUS - ROOTS ROCKING REGGAE (TADS RECORDS)

13 - VARIOUS - STOP THAT SOUND RIDDIM (IRIE ITES RECORDS)

14 - LION D - BRING BACK THE VIBES (BIZZARRI RECORDS)

15 - JAH CURE - WORLD CRY (SOBE ENTERTAINMENT LTD.)

16 - KATCHAFIRE - BEST SO FAR (VP RECORDS)

17 - PREZIDENT BROWN - I SOUND IS FROM CREATION (TADS RECORDS)

18 - CAPITAIN SINBAD - REGGAE MUSIC WILL MAD UNU! (MAXIMUM SOUND)

19 - SUGAR ROY & THE FIREBALL CREW - MEDITATION (FIREBALL / VP)

20 - WAYNE WONDER - MY WAY (SINGSO RECORDS)

L3 Magazine October Issue ft. Sean Paul

 

Temperatures on the east coast of the United States and Canada are unseasonably high, so to match the unprecedented heat, the team at L3 Magazine decided to feature the hottest Dancehall artist for the October 2013 issue; Sean Paul.

Speaking exclusively to Natasha Von Castle from his home in Jamaica, Sean shared his views on the industry as a whole, including the number of mainstream artists who are adopting Dancehall and or Dancehall elements in their music.  Sean’s focus is on his new album Full Frequency which is due to be released soon.  Full Frequency is the follow up to Tomahawk Technique, ushering in the ‘TTFF’ era!  Always one to make his views clear, Sean takes the time to correct a mis-quote issued by another media outlet about his views on Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg).  What does the artist really think about Snoop Lion’s album?

Coming from a sports background, what similarities does Sean find between sports and music?  We get this and more from the artist.

Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence speaks with one of Reggae’s brightest sensations, Jesse Royal who is also known as the Small Axe.  Not one to give too many interviews, Jesse shares the inspiration for his song “Light Like a Feather’ while sharing his views on the difference between a ‘glamour Ras’ and a real Rasta.  Tounding out the interview, Jesse says that “I work on myself; my mentality, spirituality and physicality. It is all a oneness. From that comes everything else.”  What question did Sparkie ask to promtp this response?!

Nicholai Khan’s art is 100% inspired by Spirituality, and is very hard to resist when seen online or in person.  Having traveled to 7 continents, visiting as many cultures and learning several spiritual practices, Nicholai explains how he interprets the energy of Bob Marley which became a fan favorite in Queen’s and attracting visitors to ponder the piece’s meaning.  Nicholai says “believe in something so big, and I believe we are all included in that.  The fact of the matter is that even though we are separate, we get to share our universes with each other.”

Heike Dempster interviews Bahamian artist Motive, while Adrian Daniel, J. Will, Jah Defender and Vicky Sola are additional features.  Our Fashion focus looks at Keith Rowe, DJ of the month is Stephan Mercury and Fanton Mojah has a P.S.A for Jamaica.

L3’s reliable charts as well as Model of the month are also featured.  All of this and more available in the October issue of L3 Magazine available here:  http://bit.ly/179C5OI

About L3 Magazine:

L3 Magazine is the #1 Caribbean-Urban monthly Magazine that covers the globe to bring its readers content on Music, Fashion, Entertainment and Technology.  Our publication is trusted as a leading source of information for a monthly average 48,000 readers.  With writers in France, Germany, the Caribbean and North America, our readers receive exclusive industry content first.  Additional divisions include L3 Designs, L3 Radio, and L3 Publicity.

For advertisement placement in the Magazine or related divisions, contact Rohan ‘Dilinga’ Beckford at 347-370-6829 or email irie.rbeckford@gmail.com