Date Change: Jae Blaze hosts audition for dancers October 4!

Jae Blaze hosts audition for dancers October 4!

 

The heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Nicole have forced the management team of artiste Razor B to change the date of the dance auditions with international choreographer, Jae Blaze, from Sunday, October 3  to Monday, October 4.

 

The Canada-based Jae Blaze, who just concluded a tour with Grammy winner Black Eyed Peas, is scheduled to arrive in the island Sunday morning. She is scouting between 10 and 12 dancers to perform in the music video for Razor B’s breakout single, Hot Girls To  The Ring. Already the local dance community is excited at the opportunity to work with this talented and well-connected choreographer and Jae herself is looking forward to her first official video shoot in her homeland – Jamaica.

 

Earlier this year, Jae choreographed the electrifying dance routine by Bree Wasylenko and Edgar Gilbert-Reyes on the popular television show So You Think You Can Dance Canada.  The routine, was performed to Vybz Kartel’s hit song, Clarks.  Jae also choreographed dance for the ‘Songs Segment’ at the 81st Academy Awards (held in Hollywood on February 22, 2009), and for the movies “Make It Happen,” starring  Mary Elizabeth Winstead, “The Cheetah Girls” starring Raven Symoné, and “New York Minute” starring Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen.

 

 Jae understands that in order to get there, dancers have to go through the early stages which includes music videos.   “Some of the first people who embraced me along my journey were music video directors like Hype Williams who directed Nelly Furtado’s song “On The Radio,” Little X (now named Mr. X) who directed Sean Paul’s song Get Busy and Kardinal Offishall’s Belly Dancer.  That’s why this casting call for dancers is special to me – I know what it can do for a dancers’ career!”

 

 When asked why this shoot is so special to Jae, she said “shooting a video in my home country of Jamaica, and to a song as hot as ‘Hot Girls to the Ring,’ yuh done know!”

 

Dancers are invited to attend Victoria House, located at 11 Lindsay Crescent on October 3rd, 2010 at 12:00pm for auditions.  Jae Blaze will personally be on hand to choose the dancers who will work best for the video’s dance segment.  The video shoot will take place at various locations in Kingston on October 5 and 6.

Media can preview / download a copy of Razor B’s song here

Pictured:  Jae Blaze

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Sammi Star's Rise to the Top!

Sammi Star, Reggae singer extraordinaire from the Bahamas has re-released his best known single "Good To Know You" and has also released a newer song called "Roll Out" which will more than likely put him on the international map!

Performed with his smooth even-toned voice we've come to know and love, Sammi is confronted by his girl who caught him cheating with her friend.  Yikes!

Sammi's lyrical brilliance shines as brightly as the Bahamas sun, and will make you want to sing the punchline with him 'roll out'!  Click the song title below to sample the chune, or to download!  Comments are always welcome!

Sammi Star - Roll Out 

L3 Radio on 88.1 CKLN FM in Toronto and rebroadcast on www.Reggae4Us.com

Playlist 10 – L3 Radio hosted by Natasha Von Castle on 88.1 CKLN FM and broadcast in Europe on www.Reggae4Us.com and 99.7 WDTS FM in Boston, MA – Dats Hitz Radio.

Bigga Boss – Show Inro

Gospel Segment

R. Kelly – I Surrender

Veolet Fleur Rose – Precious Love

Tiki Mercury-Clarke – Life Every Voice And Sing

Montell Jordan – I Say Yes

Yolanda Adams – Open My Heart

Sheri Jones-Moffett – Grace of God

Sharon Riley & The Faith Chorale – God Is With Me

Whitney Houston – I Go To The Rock

Slow Jams Segment

Marques Houston – High Notes

Trey Songz – Panty Droppa

Ron Isley ft. Lauryn Hill – Close To You

Peersonile – Red (Mixed with J. Holiday’s Red)

Darryl Riley – BBM Me Up

Meaku ft. Glasses Malone – She Likes It

Andre 3000 – I Do

Angelo – About You

Bob Marley ft. Lauryn Hill – Turn Your Lights Down Low

Dancehall Segment

Shaggy ft. Alaine – For Yur Eyes Only

Razor B – Hot Girls In The Ring

Ammoye – Mad Dem

T.O.K. – Natasha Von Castle – Jingle

T.O.K. – Afternoon Porn Star

Rayvon – One And Only

Kenyatta Fire – Like A Gypsy

Mista Recca – Natasha Von Castle - Jingle

Mista Recca – Play Mih Chune

JLogix – Crush Out

Cyborg – Food Fih Share

Def Shade – Run Down Stripe - Jingle

Def Shade – Run Down Stripe

Lex – L.O.Y.

Xyclone ft. Strawny – Champagne Life – Dubplate

Seanizzle – Jingle

Seanizzle – One Day

Bonjay – Stumble

Zip Jock Sparks – Roots Rocking Reggae - Jingle           

Reggae Segment

Joseph ‘Culture’ Hill - Why Am I A Rasta

Sizzla – Crucial Time

Willow – Von Castle Dubplate

King Ali Baba – Poor and Have Not – Dubplate

Cyborg – Teach Dih Yutes – Dubplate

Luciano – Moving On

Gappy Ranks – Pumpkin Belly

Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal – Herbalist Cough – Jingle

Kenyatta Hill – Mariwana

Busy Signal – Call De Police

Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal – Herb of A Lifetime

Junior Kelly – Burn My Trees

Lion D – Good Ganja Herb

Razor B – Lion Roar Wheel – Jingle

Lion D – Good Ganja Herb

Friendlyness & The Human Rights – Ganjaman

BUG – Sensi

G-Maffiah ft. Kiskohype – Highgrade We Smoking

Shauna – Closer - Jingle

BUG – This Time

Elly Ness ft. Yami Bolo – Our Father

Anthony Cruz – Only The Father (Coming In From The Cold Riddim)

Bigga Boss ft. Lady K – Wire Waist

***By Request***  Tarrus Riley – Soul Mate

Willow – Apple of an Eye

Ammoye – Still In Love

Shauna – Closer

Lt. Brooksie – Natasha Von Castle - Jingle

Busy Signal – Comfort Zone

Sanchez – Who Am I Without You

Lt. Brooksie – Let’s Talk It Over (O-Nine Riddim)

Morgan Heritage – Three Times A Woman (O-Nine Riddim)

Soca Segment

Arrow – Bump & Wine

Arrow – Hot Hot Hot

Arrow – Soca Rhumba

Dionne Blaize – Run Around Man – Jingle

Dionne Blaize – Run Around Man

King Cosmos – Island Girl

Tenza – Nuh Behavior

Biggie Irie – Attack She

Alison Hinds – Gimme Dih Juk Juk

Bunji Garlin – Rag Overload

Ricardo Dru – Get Wild

R&B / Hip Hop Segment

Lenny Williams – Natasha Music Queen - Jingle

Lenny Williams – Sunday Afternoon

Brian McKnight – Find Myself in You

David Banner ft. Phizzle – Touching

R. Kelly – Happy People

Cee Tension – The Beautiful Natasha Von Castle - Jingle

Cee Tension – Da Corners

Jasmin Sullivan ft. Lore’l – Holding You Down (Remix)

Craig Mack ft. Pee Duble – Flava In Ya Ear Remix

Solitair – The S.I.L.V.E.R.

Saukrates ft. Big Reign – Money Reign

Wayne Wonder ft. JD Era – My Heart

***By request***  Kardinal Offishall ft. Ray Robinson – Everyday Rudebwoy

Alternative Set

Sass Jordan – Feel In Love Again

88.1 CKLN FM Station ID

Joss Stone – Free Me

Amanda Marshall – Everybody’s Got A Story

The Noisettes – Young Wild Hearts

Federal & Co – Never Make It

CNS – Dance Boy Dance

Kid Sister – Life on TV

Maroon 5 – Give A Little More

Rita Carter – Genocide

Send your music submissions to natashamovesmusic@gmail.com or visit www.myspace.com/L3Magazine.  Tweet with us at www.twitter.com/L3Magazine. 

 

T.O.K's Guardian Angel Foundation

The Guardian Angel Foundation was founded by TOK to educate and aid the needs of people knowingly or unknowingly suffering specifically from hypertension and the diseases which come as a result of hypertension. The Foundation was conceptualized by Craigy T (one of the members of the group TOK) after WINNING his personal battle with the condition and more severe conditions which came as a result of prolonged untreated hypertension.



Our Mission Statement 
·         With God before, with and behind us as our support we will actively go out to  identify, educate, empower and assist our brothers and sisters stricken with ailments arising specifically  as a result of hypertension using whatever resources and/or connections that  are available or afforded to us. We will work closely with health care providers, churches and people within various communities to bring about a healthier, prouder, more aware way of living.
The attached song "Lean on me" was done by 20 positive male reggae/dancehall singers and shows the camaraderie and unity needed to bring about positive change in whatever form, and will be the "sound" associated with The Guardian Angel Foundation.


Artistes involved are: TOK, Voicemail, LUST, Gramps Morgan, Tarrus Riley, Dean Frazer, Chris Martin, D-Major, Natel, Omari, Duane Stephenson, Cezar, and introducing Neil Gordon (O'neil's cousin)


Listen with an open mind, ear and heart. Thank you..

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WELCOME TO T.O.K WORLD

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TOKMUSIC
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/T.O.K
WWW.TWITTER.COM/TOKCREW

T.O.K. - Lean On Me

Rootz Underground – West Coast ‘Play’ Ground and Tour!

Rootz Underground – West Coast ‘Play’ Ground and Tour!

Synergy is a beautiful thing to witness and when delivered onstage with a raw energy, it’s even more captivating. This synergy has brought Rootz Underground forward across the last nine years of the bands journey from small underground club shows in Kingston at venues such as The Village Café and Red Bones to the largest stages in Jamaica including Sunsplash, Rebel Salute, Welcome to Jamrock, Reggaelution, Sumfest and Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues repeatedly.

The band consists of six core members that have been placed together through fate and friendship along the road of life in Jamaica with music as the common ground. It’s here with the mix of these personalities and varied interests that the intricate recipe for the diverse sound comes together and gets expressed in this modern twist on roots reggae.

Rootz Underground is Stephen Newland (lead vocals), Jeffrey Moss-Solomon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Colin Young (bass), Leon Campbell (drums), Paul Smith (keyboards, vocals) and Charles Lazarus (lead guitar) and they speak to L3 Magazine as they kick off their West Coast tour!

L3.          You are known for several bars worth of introduction to your songs.  Is this your way of setting the pace for listeners in terms of what’s to come?

RU.        More than for setting a pace, our intros are a part of our musical personality as a band.  They are the product of a desire to always push the boundaries of what we've already done and give a little more.  They are not separate parts of songs - they are integral parts of the whole.

L3.          Your name, Rootz Underground suggests that your focus is on the ‘root’ of all matters.  One of the lines in your song “Farming” says make sure you plant ‘soulfood’ in reference to a person’s soul.  Can listeners conclude that you’re interested in their roots?

RU.        We are interested in the completeness of our friends and fans.  A balanced approach to life is also integral, but it's important to go to the root of any matter that needs attention.  Once all is right at the root, then rightness of the whole individual is easier to achieve.

L3.          Your music has allowed you to travel and perform extensively in several countries.  What has been the most exciting country or city to visit and why?

RU.        Each time we visit a new country or city or venue, it is a truly exciting and uplifting experience for us.  Each experience is treasured and valued for its OWN worth instead of compared to another.  We give thanks for each and every fan, so to compare experiences is impossible because each is so different and important in its own way

L3.          You have released two albums to date; do you have plans for a third going into 2011?

RU.        We are excited to say that we have already started work on another album.  We don't have a release date in mind yet, but we are still as excited about Gravity as the day we begun to write it, so we are eager to share it with everyone right now.  There are also other projects that we are involved with that we have been sharing and continue to share with you.

L3.          Have fans reached out to you to express how a song has touched their lives, or given them inspiration to face difficult issues in their lives?

RU.        It is very encouraging when fans reach out to us in connection with our songs, but not surprising.  We write music as regular human beings, having experiences through life that inspire us just like anyone else, so it is the familiarity of expression that is the common element that draws our fans together with us - an Earth-level connection that we all share.

L3.          How much of your music is personal in terms of being a reflection of your own personal experiences?  Do you write from an individual experience or collective (the whole band) experience?

RU.        Our music is the best way that we know of to share our personal experiences on a wider scale.  Because we are a family in our own right, these experiences and expressions vary from individual to collective, and each contributes to the other.

L3.          Video’s of you on youtube see thousands of fans connect with you and your performances.  How important have your fans been as you travel on the musical journey?

RU.        Without our fans our message would be lost in obscurity and there would be no journey, but because the message is greater than any one of us or even us as a band, it is inevitable that this message has taken us on this journey for the purpose of connecting with our new friends everywhere - who we collectively call fans.  This journey is ABOUT the fans - and getting the message to them

L3.          Upcoming for you is a West Coast tour.  How did that tour come about?

RU.        This tour - as with others - came about through the desire of our fans.  Organizing the tour and making it happen came through the diligent efforts of a team of hard-working people, but all of the effort came about to satisfy the desire of our fans to connect with us at a live show in their area.

L3.          L3 Magazine stands for Life, Love, Lyrics.  What general advice can you give readers about Life, about Love and about Lyrics?

RU.        Make yours.  Make Life.  Make Love.  Make Lyrics.  Don't hold back any positive expression of the good inside you.  More so if they contribute to the upliftment of your brothers and sisters

For more on Rootz Underground, visit www.rootzunderground.com

♠ Riddimstream Marketing & Promotions Presents:♠ Kenyatta Fire - Like A Gypsy!

Greetings!

 

Do you remember that earlier this year I

mentioned that BIG things were going to

happen with Riddimstream Marketing and

Promotions?!  Well, it turns out that what

I saw in my crystal ball is about to come

true!

 

In addition to music distribution and DJ

promotion, Riddimstream a.k.a. Dolla has

launched a music production and record

label division of his empire, which puts him

in the major of major leagues!  His first

artist, Kenyatta Fire, flowed to his executive

production resulting in the chune "Like A

Gypsy."

 

This uptempo Dancehall blazer combines the

best of Kenyatta's laid back DJ style with a

riddim that reminds listeners of a steady pulse

moving them to the dancefloor.  This chune

is the perfect transition between throwback

riddims such as Pepperseed, Filthy and Nine

Night.

 

Broadcasting at 320kbps, make sure you

catch Kenyatta Fire and the chune "Like A

Gypsy" executive produced by Riddimstream

Marketing & Promotions here:

 

 

Riddimstream Marketing & Promotions Presents:

Kenyatta Fire - Like A Gypsy!

 

 

 

 

History!

Fans of Canada's largest indoor party called 'History' are being treated to the annual happening again, only this edition is called "Sex and Romance!"

How much is 'sex' and how much is 'romance' we don't know.  what we do know is that Flow 93.5's J-Wyze will run the celebrity red carpet, and music will be supplied by Noah Wid di Powa, RTM Spex and more!

Are you ready for Sex and Romance?!  Check the details below!

♣ HOTTTT New Reggae! ♣ Empress Minott - Nothing Can Compare!

Greetings!

 

We have a new Reggae artist to introduce to

the network, and we're sure you're going to

endorse the vibes!

 

Empress Minott's introductory chune is

called "Nothing Can Compare" and shares

her blessing of where she was born, Portland,

Jamaica, and all of its natural beauty such as

the water, the mountains, mango, guinep, apple

and jelly water.  Empress's energy as she sings

of the beauty of her land is infectious, and makes

any listener want to visit Portland!

 

Performed to bass line driven one drop riddim,

Empress Minott is genuine as she recalls how

living was back in the days delivering the punch

line that 'nothing can compare.'  She also says

"everybody nice when ajax turn on..."  Kaboom! 

 

Currently, Empress travels between Portland

and Toronto.  She works with several producers

in Jamaica, and will be featured on upcoming

riddim compilations.

 

In the meantime, broadcasting at 320kbps, catch

Empress Minott with the chune "Nothing Can

Compare" here:

 

 

Empress Minott - Nothing Can Compare

 

Click Here For Empress Minott on Myspace

Razor B gets ‘Blazed’ for Hot Girls in The Ring video

Razor B gets ‘Blazed’ for Hot Girls in The Ring video

With his recently released song “Hot Girls in The Ring” playing on all the major radio stations in Jamaica including Irie FM, Zip FM, and Fame FM, and with increasing radio play in the UK, Italy and Canada, On Time Music Group recording artist Razor B gets ‘Blazed’ for the video of his song.  Jae Blaze of the hugely popular television show, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, has agreed to put her special touch on this project by choreographing the dance routine of the video’s lead dancer.

Calling on all dancers, Razor B has set an audition date of October 3rd for dancers and dance crews to put their spin to “Hot Girls in The Ring”.  The audition will be judged by Jae Blaze who will be on break from her tour with six-time Grammy winners and multi-platinum selling group, Black Eyed Peas.

Jae’s choreography has come to the forefront recently as she is recognized as one of the hottest choreographers to come out of Canada. She  has worked with several platinum selling artists from all genres including Nelly Furtado, Sean Paul, Kelis and Naughty by Nature to name a few.  Known to set the stage on fire, Jae consistently raises the bar and changes the way audiences perceive sound and movement whenever her choreograph hits the stage.

 “When I heard Razor B’s single, I knew it was a song I had to get involved with through choreography,” said Jae from her dance studio.  “This is one of those songs that’s just made for dancers; one that will allow me to display the visual aspect of Razor B’s music,”   she added.

About the choreography of the video, Razor B adds “I’m really excited to know that a person of Jae’s caliber likes the song, and wants to choreograph the dance routine.  I know the video is going to be enjoyed by the fans, just like the song!”  

The video will be shot and directed by Wayne Lowers of Burnt Facez.  In addition to radio, sound system selectors and mixtape DJ’s have included the song in their set lists and the clubs have been heating up with “Hot Girls In The Ring”.

 

Visit Razor B on MySpace!

 

 

 

L3 Radio - Sept 16th, 2010 on 88.1 CKLN FM in Toronto and www.Reggae4Us.com in the UK and Europe

L3 Radio on 88.1 CKLN FM in Toronto, www.Reggae4Us.com in the UK and Europe and 99.7 WDTS FM Dats Hitz Radio

Bigga Boss – Show Intro

Gospel Segment

Tiki Mercury-Clarks - Lift Every Voice and Sing

Kirk Franklin – Why We Sing

Montell Jordan – Say Yes

Whitney Houston – I Love The Lord

Veolet Fleur Rose – Precious Love

Yolanda Adams – Open My Heart

Sharon Riley & The Faith Chorale – God is With Me

Kirk Franklin – Lovely Day

Hezekiah Walker ft. LFC – Souled Out

Sheri Jones – Moffett – Grace of God

Slow Jam Segment

The Commodores – Just To Be Close To You

James Ingram – Find 100 ways

The Temptations – My Girl

Lou Rawls – Lady Love

Musiq Soulchild – For The Night

Robin Thicke – Lost Without You

Usher – That’s What It’s Made For

Jill Scott - Do You Remember

Alicia Keys – Like You’ll Never See Me

Soca Segment

Dionne Blaize – Run Around Man – Jingle

Dionne Blaize – Run Around Man

King Cosmos – Island Girl

Biggie Irie – Attack She

Alison Hinds – Gimme De Juk Juk

Roy Cape ft. Blaxx – Huntin

Mad Frog Riddim – Bunji Garlin – Rag Overload

Mad Frog Riddim – Mr. Vegas – Wireless

Razor B – Roaring Lion Wheel Up – Jingle

Mad Frog Riddim – Mr. Vegas – Wireless

Mad Frog Riddim – Macka Diamond – Couple Up

Gabriel – Round and Round

Reggae Segment

Zip Jock Sparks – Dash It Jingle

Bigga Boss – Miss Wire Waist

Courtney John – I Wanna Get Next To You

Willow – Apple of An Eye

Shauna – Closer Jingle

Shauna – Closer

Ammoye – Lost LoveEyes

Lt. Brooksie – Love In Your Eyes

Zip Jock Sparks – Roots Rocking Reggae – Jingle

Joseph ‘Culture’ Hill – Peace and Love

King Ali Baba – Poor And Have Not – Dubplate

Capleton – Some Day

Sizzla – Precious Gift

Luciano – Moving On

Friendlyness & The Human Rights ft. Treson – Human Rights

Tasha T – New Day

Odel – Freementality

Razor B – Roaring Lion Wheel Up – Jingle

Errol Moore – Put A Little Love In Your Heart

Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal – Coughing Herbalist – Jingle

Kenyatta Hill – Mariwana

Gyptian ft. Nitty Kutchie – Highgrade

Friendlyness & The Human Rights - Ganjaman

BUG – Sensi

Kali Blaxx – One Smoke

G-Maffiah ft. Kiskohype – Straight Highgrade We Smokin’

Artist Triple Spin

Cyborg – Money On My Mind

Cyborg – For Dih Yutes – Dubplate

Cyborg – Dih Food Fi Share

JLogix – Crush Out

Lucki Lus – She Wants Love

Nitron Remix - Gappy Ranks ft. 2Pac

Ammoye – Mad Dem

Alborosie – Blue Movie Boo

Riddim Run – Lecturer Riddim

Buju Banton – Jungle To Back A Wall

Morgan Heritage – Let’s Pray To The Lord

Tony Rebel – Jah Won’t Let Us Down

Tanya Stephens – Handle the Ride

Mr. Vegas – Sweet Jamaica

R&B / Hip Hop Segment

Musiq Soulchild – For The Night

Pras ft. Mya & Ole Dirty Bastard – Ghetto Superstar

Roti ft. Kim Davis – Let’s Getaway

Musiq Soulchild – Just Friends

Dennis Blaze – Jahiem ft. Jadakiss – Ain’t Leavin’ Without You (Remix)

DJ Q – T.I. ft. P. Diddy – Hello Good Morning (Remix)

J.A.E. ft. Fatman Scoop – Put In Work

J.A.E. – Exclusive - Jingle

Whiz Khalifa ft. J.A.E. – Black and Yellow

Kardinal Offishall ft. Ray Robinson – Everyday Rudebwoy

Saukrates ft. Big Reign & Kardinal Offishall - Money

Wayne Marshall ft. JD Era – My Heart (Remix)

Alternative Segment

Damien Richards – Blues Rendition

Mr. Dockery a.k.a. Bigga Boss – Born Free (Creed Mix)

Maroon 5 – Give A Little More

Sheldon Senior – Show More Love

Show breakdown:

2:00 am to 2:30am (7am to 7:30am GMT) – Gospel

2:30 am to 3:00am (7:30am to 8am GMT) – Slow Jams

3:00am to 3:30am (8am to 8:30am GMT) – Soca and or interviews

3:30am to 5:00am (8:30am to 10am GMT) – Reggae singles and riddim runs

5:00am to 5:30am (10am to 10:30am GMT) – Hip Hop / R&B

5:30am to 6:00am (10:30am to 11am GMT) – Alternative

Gappy Ranks – Put The Stereo On!

Gappy Ranks – Put The Stereo On!

August 24^th, 2010 marked the release of Gappy Ranks debut album ‘Put The Stereo On’ which acts as proof positive that Gappy is not a one hit wonder, his Reggae roots are as authentic as diamonds from Africa, and his career will last as long as the Rolling Stones.  Gappy Ranks is the truth!

Delivering everything a Reggae lover could want and or need in a CD, Gappy introduces fans to his voice via the chune “Mountain Top,” where he begins with the words “ready long time,” then sings “righteousness chune me ah guh do yuh know / who God bless no man curse / nuff ah dem no waan see dih ghetto yutes dem rise and reach first.…”  His voice, perfectly in sync with the vibe of the riddim, would make you think his lyrics were the first created for the riddim.  It’s hard to believe that a young artist is performing to music tracks that were produced before he was born.

Gappy goes on to sing the familiar chune that made the world stand up and take notice of him, “Heaven in Her Eyes” which is based on Bob Marley’s infamous “Soul Rebel.”  Originally produced by J. Williams, C. Peckings and R. Marley, it’s hard to not imagine the spirit of Mr. Peckings dancing for joy as he listens to Gappy sings with such passion and ‘soul.’

By the time we get to the third song, “Put The Stereo On,” it’s clear that North America and the Caribbean is coming to know what the UK has known for years:  Gappy Ranks is one of the worlds’ leading and outstanding singing sensations.   Unafraid to make his stamp to classic foundation riddims, Gappy can’t be pigeon holed in that genre only as he’s released a parade of singles such as “Money Train” on the 50 Pound Riddim produced by Mafia McKoy for Loud Disturbance Records, as well as “Longtime” featuring Beenie Man, and “Billionaire (Freestyle)” which show off his DJ style, and show that he’s connected to the struggles of the yutes of today.

Coming from a Dominican Mother and a Jamaican Father, Gappy has the best of the Caribbean islands wrapped in his musical and cultural upbringing giving him an appreciation for all of the Caribbean, and the extent of the Caribbean’s influence throughout the world.  “I’ve been able to travel to a lot of countries because of the music” said Gappy in his interview with VP Records.com, “because of Reggae I’m able to reach a lot of people and I do it with love!”

If ever there was an album to add to your CD collection, it’s Gappy Ranks ‘Put The Stereo On.’  Every song (all twelve chunes) puts this disk on ‘repeat’ status.  Additional tracks you’ll appreciate are “Pumpkin Belly,” “Musical Girl,” “Rude Boy” and “Soul Rebel” featuring Nerious Joseph.

Get the album here:  www.VPRecords.com.  Connect with Gappy online here:  www.myspace.com/gappyranks

Additional inquiries may be sent here:  pierre@vprecords.com