L3 Magazine September Issue 2012!

The summer of 2012 belonged to Cham and O as the Husband and Wife team laced fans with the hottest Dancehall songs to hit the airwaves.  Taking their show on the road, Cham and O performed (and are still performing) for fans around the world.  How do they balance their busy careers, making new music, and family?  Natasha Von Castle sat down with both Cham and O to get the answers!

What did O say when Natasha asked “Did you have a secret desire to perform with Cham?!”  Read the full interview for the exclusive scoop! 

Being the sons of Reggae legend Jr. ‘One Blood’ Reid is not easy.  On the one hand you have some who won’t give you a chance because of a famous Father, on the other hand you have others who want to use the name to advance their own careers.  Discussing this and other subjects, Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence sits down with Wada Blood for an insightful interview; his truthful answers to this topic and more might surprise you.  This is a must read!

You may have never heard of the duo Mr. and Mrs., but Dave Stewart, one half of the famed group The Eurythmics has and he’s impressed with their talent.  The real life Husband and Wife take Rap with elements of Dancehall to a new level as they combine her Jamaican roots with his American roots.  Marcus Weller sits down with the two and we like what we see and hear!

This month, Heike Dempster brings us the roots conscious fashions of Mamayashi; we also take a look at the film The Cool Boys which will make its debut at the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival.  If you missed the Montreal International Reggae Festival we have photo highlights!  We also have Music Charts, Video Charts and Ms. September who is the beautiful Desyray, photographed through the lens of our Centrefold Editor, Jerome Dupont.

Young artist features include Joggo from The Netherlands (Reggae), Tracy Cruz (Soul), Gloria RyAnn (Soul) and J-Haze (Hip Hop), and we showcase Art in the Dancehall as seen through the eyes of renowned world artist and curator, Robin Clare.

All of this and more in the September issue of L3 Magazine available here:  http://bit.ly/QCN2Ux

And www.L3Magazine.com

 

L3 Magazine August, 2012 Edition

Team L3 is in festive Olympic spirits this month as we receive news and updates about Caribbean athletes competing at the world’s highest level of competition.  We are pleased to bring our readers some of the best photos that capture the essence and the feel of the Olympics prior to the closing ceremony on Sunday August 12^th, 2012.

Tricia ‘Sparks’ Spence interviews No Maddz, a band from Jamaica, who is a shining success for the world to see and hear.  The group has been together for years, has played and performed in multiple cities, and is one of the few to say they are endorsed by major corporations.  How they achieved success, and their plans for the future is covered.  Did we mention the fact that they have an uncontrollable sense of humour?!

 

Heike Dempster covered Jamaica’s premiere Reggae Festival, Sumfest, 2012.  Reporting on the performances, and including her impressions, Heike gives us a full recap of one of the Caribbean’s best shows, and includes photo highlights such as the Emperor, Shabba Ranks performing as well as Lady Saw being officially crowned Dancehall Queen!

Today’s music has moved far the ‘soul’ it once had until you meet and hear the voice of, Leela James!  L3’s Jennifer Menster sat down with the 2012 Soul Goddess in California just before the release of her tribute album to Etta James.  Leela is fun, playful, few on words but oozing positive and colourful energy that melts the most hardened of hearts.  Having traveled the world with her music, Leela is one trademark we are pleased to present in our folds!

We were on the scene in Japan for Lukie D and Iakopo’s well received performance, hosted by Tokiyas Sound as well as in Toronto for Caribana’s Junior Carnival hosted by Yorkgate Mall in the Jane and Finch Community!

Rounding out the August edition, we tell you why Spike Lee is experiencing a ‘spike’ in popularity, review new music from Kafinal, and Hemphigher Productions as well as take a look at bridesmaids dresses ladies can wear beyond a wedding.  We give you a few reasons to visit Washington DC as well as beauty tips that include baking soda.  All this plus Ms. August, Kristin, shot through the camera lens of our Centrefold editor, Jerome ‘Neu Era’ Dupont.  All this and more available here:  http://bit.ly/S8DIp1