CARIBBEAN FEVER IRIE JAMBOREE BRINGS MARLEY MAGIC TO NEW YORK !

Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival is North America's largest music festival featuring music from multiple genres exclusively from the Caribbean region. The festival will showcase a kaleidoscope of Caribbean musical luminaries headlined by reggae's current hottest performer, musical magician Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley.  
This explosive new musical celebration combines two previous hit concerts- Irie Jamboree and Caribbean Fever. The three day event takes place at the ultra luxurious Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City August 30 to September 1 over the Labor Day Caribbean Carnival weekend.

The first night, August 30 shines the spotlight on Creole French music and will feature the internationally acclaimed zouk band Kassav from Guadeloupe and Martinique alongside Haitian hip hop star Wyclef Jean. Tabou Combo will also play on Friday, as will other stars from the Caribbean Francophone world.

On night two, 'Carnival Mania,' Saturday August 31, the soca sensations will sizzle. On the front burner will be Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, Edwin Yearwood, Alison Hinds and Iwer George.

Night three Sunday, September 1, 'Irie Jamboree' will be headlined by the newly crowned monarch of reggae Jr. Gong Marley in his first New York City post coronation performance. Irie Jamboree will be mystifying Marley magic as the new king welcomes New Yorkers to Jamrock. Other superstars on reggae Sunday night are Grammy winner Shabba Ranks, hit machines Capleton and I-Octane with more reggae acts to be announced before blastoff.

L3 Magazine - November, 2011

L3 Magazine Presents:  The Caribbean Queen Alison Hinds,

Jamaica’s Wayne Wonder, and Toronto’s Kid Famous!

Canada’s leading Caribbean-Urban online publication, L3 Magazine, has just released their November edition which sees the team connect fans and readers with The Caribbean Queen, Alison Hinds, Jamaica’s Wayne Wonder and Toronto’s Kid Famous.

Interviewed in Barbados, Alison Hinds opens up on the encouragement she received from her Mom regarding her music career, and also opens up on the passing of her Father and the importance of forgiving and letting go of past hurts.  When speaking of the Soca industry, Alison shares that she is happy to see so many females stepping up and out and the fact that she would like to see more females in the business.

Quick Tease!  What was the inspiration for Alison’s monster hit “Roll It Gyal” and how long did it take her to record it?!  We have the answers!

Wayne Wonder is one of Jamaica’s most celebrated artists who scored hit records with “Saddest of My Life,” “No Letting Go” and “Bounce Along” among several other musical successes including a Grammy nomination and winning a BMI Songwriters Award.  When we connected in Florida, the star told us about his creative process when making music, as well as his alter-ego Surprise.  The artist also shares his views on the recording process today compared to when he first began in the business.  This is an interview you don’t want to miss!

When it comes to the Road to Centre Stage, no one can tell you about the scenery and terrain en route more accurately than Toronto’s Kid Famous.  We caught up with the Kid in Toronto and were impressed with the importance he places on his branding and marketing in addition to his music.  As he says ‘your marketing speaks to your fans for you so you have to be careful what you use to represent you.’

The Kid talks success of the record “I Wanna Know Your Name” featuring Oh!, his upcoming series of mixtapes (one of which will be hosted by Hot 97’s DJ Kay Slay) as well as his signature cartoon created for the drop of his newest single with Melanie Durrant called “This Chick is Crazy” produced by Boi 1 Da.  The Kid is taking the business of music and repping Toronto to a ‘whole nother level!’

L3’s star writer, Heike Wollenweber gives us a review on the Wynwood Art Fair in Miami, and also gives an update on the video launch for L.I.A.T.I.’s “Believe” on the Caribbean’s Tempo TV.  Additional highlights in the November edition of L3 Magazine include Damian Jr. Gong Marley’s movement to Set Up Shop, Toronto’s rising Dancehall sensation Faze and his song “Juss Life Dat,” and Hemp Higher music in partnership with Inspired Records releases the Moonlight riddim.  Londyn Nikole’s beauty advice for eyelashes as well as product picks for face creams perfect for our readers is included as are the top Fall trends from Fashion editor Sheleen Royal!

This month we give the gents some eye candy by way of Stacey Callender who was selected by Nikki Rich Models to be Miss. November!   Our top 20 Music Downloads, a continuation of the play A Private School and more await you at www.L3Magazine.com!

The Welcome ‘Matte’

The team at L3 Magazine is pleased to announce Sheleen Royal to the fold as the magazine’s Fashion Editor!

With a keen eye for Fashion, Sheleen is top in her class for spotting the latest trends and coordinating everyone from children to adults accordingly.  A mainstay in Toronto’s fashion circles, Sheleen has outfitted many regional celebrities, and has extended her brand to outfit Jamaica’s top personality Amelia ‘Milk’ Sewell. 

Coming from a Trinidadian background, Sheleen combines the warmth of the Caribbean with the styles of North America and the trends of Paris as she shares her keen eye for all things fashion!   

ZJ Sparks Unleashes Soca Fury!

Fans of ZJ Sparks know her style when she throws down on the Zip FM Airwaves and knows how HOTTTT she gets with the Reggae and Dancehall.

Today, and thanks to ZJ Sparks herself, fans can listen to her throw down some Soca vibes that are guaranteed to do 2 things:  reduce inches from your waist and make you lose weight!
Featuring the best voices in Groovy Soca and hard core Soca, Sparks looks after the Socaphiles of the world!

Catch the mix by clicking on the links below, and make sure you send us your feedback so we can pass it on.  Better yet, tell Sparkie directly on @twitter!

>>>ZJ Sparks - Groovy Soca, 2011<<<

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>>>ZJ Sparks - Mega Soca Mix, 2011<<<

Winter Love - Pre-Carnival Edition 2010!

Canada's Music Queen, Ms. Natasha Von Castle has decided to start 2011 off in a gift giving mood!  She stopped by (in her royal chariot) to hand deliver her newest mix which is called 'Winter Love - Pre-Carnival Edition 2010' which is certified HOTTT!

Natasha was very tight lipped about her plans for the new year, but did say that people will receive updates via The Famous Face dot blogspot dot com and that 2011 will be all about the music.  Basically she gave us NO exclusive news!

We've previewed the mix and have to say that this mix is the kind that you can repeat ... it's that good!

Click on the title to download the mix.  As always, pass on your feedback so we can pass it on!

Winter Love - Pre-Carnival Edition 2010

Canada Wide Music Charts - Week Ending December 17th, 2010

Canada Wide Music Charts

for the week ending December 17th, 2010

compiled by L3 Publicity

 The Canadian musical landscape stayed pretty much consistent with the charts this week.  As the Christmas holidays are upon us, DJ’s programmed carols and holiday music causing the charts to maintain most positions from last week.

As Buju Banton’s song “Things Ah Come Up” on the Saudi Arabia Riddim makes its way across Canada, more and more DJ’s are playing the song as a single, causing the star’s chart position to jump a few spots this week.  Congratulations to Lenn Hammond who again holds the #1 spot with “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” on the Reggae charts!

Please note:  A song becomes a new entry if voted in by the DJ’s.

The charts are compiled by votes from Radio personalities in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia (the equivalent of saying California to New York).  Each DJ’s vote carries a weight of 60% of a songs ranking on the charts.  After the DJ’s cast their votes, voting is then opened to artists, managers and fans which holds a weight of 40% of the songs ranking on the charts.  

Below are the charts for each genre for the week ending December 17th, 2010.  If you have any questions, send us an e-mail

Reggae Charts (Week Ending December 10^th, 2010)

Dancehall Charts (Week Ending December 10^th, 2010)

Soca Charts (Week Ending December 10^th, 2010)

R&B Charts (Week Ending December 10^th, 2010)

 

Hip Hop Charts (Week Ending December 10^th, 2010)