L3 Magazine – July, 2013 Issue Featuring Sizzla Kalonji

L3 Magazine – July Issue Featuring Sizzla Kalonji

Etana ~ Demarco ~ Stephen Souza + Royal Wedding Attire ~ Music Charts ~ Tambu Recipes + More!

The July, 2013 issue of L3 marks a major milestone!  This year marks the 2^nd anniversary of the re-launch of L3; we are officially 2!

Over the past 2 years, L3 Magazine has connected fans with the industries best personalities, and has balanced that with information on music news, fashion, beauty and as of late, great recipes.  There is no doubt that readers are clear, L3 Is the #1 Caribbean-Urban online publication!

This month, we celebrate our Earthstrong by featuring Sizzla Kalonji on the front cover.  With the release of his album ‘The Messiah’ on his own record label, and distributed by VP records, Sizzla energizes Reggae lover’s the world over as his voice returns to the roots of the music to deliver sonically stunning new material.  The album is so loved, Natasha Von Castle met with the artist for a one on one that revealed plans for August Town, as much as it revealed the planning for his album.  The artist was not shy to let Natasha know that we are all one, and whether an artist performs in the R&B, Hip Hop or Jazz genres, we all come from the same root.  The way Sizzla brings us to that conclusion is remarkable!

While in Toronto, Etana the Strong One paid us a visit to talk about her album Better Tomorrow and to give us insights on what it is to be 90% Mom, and 10% everything else!  Demarco spent some time with Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence to share what it’s like to live with such a hectic travel schedule (Jamaica to Toronto to Dubai to Jamaica), create music and record music in one breath.  Rounding out the interviews, Jennifer Menster speaks to Stephen Souza who is one of the most promising upcoming artists!

Additional features include Kush I Krown, Shawnee, and SOJA.  Music Charts (Top Digital Downloads, Top Music Videos and Soca) are included as well as the Fashions of Tekay’s Ultimate Wedding Collection fit for Royalty.  Heike Dempster walks us through the art exhibit ‘Art Walk in Wynwood’ which highlights Art from some of the finest.  

As July is the month of birth of Haile Selassie, we pay tribute to the Emperor which includes words of significance from Kaisha Lee, King Ali Baba, Sophia Squire and Buju Banton.  Buju’s words are profound and moving.

All of this and more are available in the July issue of L3 Magazine which can be read exclusively at www.L3Magazine.com!

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Keith Rowe on Randy’s Reggae Radio - Playlist

 

Episode 3 - 6/04/2013

Artist - Song – Album

The Viceroys - My Mission Is Impossible - Inna De Yard

Prophets & Trinity - Chant Down Babylon - Jesus Dread (1972-1977)

Horace Andy - Guiding Star - Single

Lacksley Castell - Government Man -Morning Glory

Lacksley Castell - Dub The Government - Dub Rockers Delight

Cornell Campbell - I'll Mash You Down - Natty Dread Anthology

Winston Francis/Horsemouth - Gin N Juice - Survival Of The Fattest

Stephen Souza - Sensi Smoker - Pre-Release Single

Shaggy & Beres Hammond - Fight This Feeling - CD Single

Chronixx, Sizzla, Protoje - Selassie Souljahz - CD Single

Stephen Marley ft Spragga Benz & Julian Marley - Bongo Nyah - CD Single

Kess - Thief A Wine - Soca Gold 2013

The Techniques - My Girl - Run Come Celebrate

Ken Boothe - The Girl I Left Behind - The Girl I Left Behind

Ken Boothe - Is It Because I'm Black - Everything I Own

The Heptones - Party Time - War Ina Babylon an Island Reggae Anthology

John Holt - Give A Little Love - Reggae's Golden Voices

Capelton ft Tellah - Divine Love - CD Single

Mavado - Can't Happen - Animal Instinct Riddim

Romain Virgo - Jah Jah Over All Things - CD Single

Timar - Dah Style Deh - 3Wayz Riddim

Gyptian - Non Stop - Ragga Ragga Ragga 2013

Wayne Marshall - I Know - CD Single

Morgan Heritage - Here Come The Kings - Here Come The Kings

Etana - I'll Fight - Better Tomorrow

Sizzla - Good Love - Messiah

Midnite - A New Overstanding - Songbird Riddim

Glen Washington - Bumpy Ride -Songbird Riddim

Ini Kamoze - Imagine Dub - Lyrical Gangsta

Cris Martin - Baby I Love You -Diamond And Gold Riddim

Jah Cure - World Is In Trouble -Diamond And Gold Riddim

Screwdriver - Mark My Word - African Union

Gregory Isaacs - Report To Me (AWOL Mix) - Necessary Mayhem Presents

Voiceover music:

Yabby You - Chat Down Babylon Dub -Jesus Dread 1972 - 1977

Reggae Radio Playlist - Italy

Reggae Radio Playlist hosted by Vitowar

[makako Jump] real rasta 
[makako Jump ] the line
Live And Love (Riddim of the week) Vitowar live mix
[The Pioneers] - Earth Free
[Sandra Cross] - burn those bridges
[Macka b] - reggae lives on
[Tippa irie] - rate me
[roman Virgo ] mi a wait
[tarrus riley] love up mi woman
[phyllis dillon] Don't Stay Away
[etana & busy signal] love love love
[Etana] johnny to bad
[natalie storm] Look Pon Me (SoulForce & Motagen RMX
[mama marjas] Negritude
[Boom da bash] Danger
[Dub Terminator & Ras Stone] give praise.
[Alton Ellis] Chatty Chatty.
[Alton Ellis] If I Could Rule This World
[2pac & alton ellis] Nothin' Like Rocksteady RMX
[Kelly makeda] easy
[Train to roots] easy
[johnny osbourne] forthy days forthy night
[stylo g] Call Mi A Yardie (The Heatwave Refix)
(STREET BOMB RIDDIM) Vitowar live Mix
[Beenie Man] Burn Demon And Goat
[Matterhorn] Death From The Red Planet
[Bounty Killer] Di Gaad
[lasai] revolution
[onton & koshens] guilty
[ruben da silva] Sensi skank
[various] Stop that sound riddim medley
[shabba ranks] Heart of a lion
[half pint] money man skank
[Pinchers] Agony
[sanchez] hit song
[wayne wonder] no lettin go
[Junior Byles] Wedding dub
[Luciano] Only jah knows
[Chris martin] Push back
[Richie stephens & Gentleman] Found heaven
[sizzla] my life pure

MIXTAPE OH THE WEEK

ETANA RAW SOUL MIX

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PROMO SONG INNA HEAVY ROTATION

[peersonile] this one for you

[gregory isaacs] Rumors remix

[busy signal & etana] love love love

[Cham] Lawless

[Don Sniper] One man Girl

[Judy] Chikawama

[Skrillex & Damian Marley] Make it bun dem (Dreadsquad remix)

[X-Factor ft. Karamanti] stoneboy

[Mr Vegas & Wynter Gordon] take off (remix)

[Tony Co] Cost Of Living

[determine] who am i

[Tafari] Money In My Pocket

[steele] Good Old Days

[Richie Stephens & Gentleman] I Found Heaven

[ras askia] Protect My Life

[noah powa] stress free

[Gyptian] Overtime

[Faze ft. Patrice] Can I Have You

[Daville ft. Charley Black] Never Let You Go

[Cocoa Tea] A Love Like Yours And Mine

[Andrae Carter] In This World

[roundhead] maraton run

[king david] the prayer (No More Tears)

[sizzla] care less gal

[rula brown] Lips Of Wine

[honorebel] Ravin & Clean

[robert sutherlad] pound of cali

[Piero Dread] Leave You No More - Redeameer Riddim

[Mr. Lex] Image

[Laza Morgan] Love Me

[Jlogix ft. Fire Lion] Party Hard

[Lutan Fyah] Tired Of The Suffering

[Richie Spice] All Kind Of Things

[gappy ranks] wine po de edge

[chris demontague & cherine anderson] stick by me

[Fuze] Red carpet

[marvin gaye] I heard it through the remix (dj Scara rmx)

[lukie d] Book of Rules

[sandra cross] Special Love

[rhoyal sound] levare

[ranking fyah] sunshine

[gappy ranks] Faith In Jah

[Morgan Heritage] The Return

[New Kingston] Your Turn Cry

[Snoop Lion ](Snoop Dogg) La La La

[peersonile] my dedication

[daddy muss] ust Wanna Say

[Angelique Sabrina ft. Tifa] Pull Up

[chronixx] plant it

[Simplz] Summertime

[sizzla] care less gal

[various] sweet sour riddim megamix (2)

CD Review: Etana – Free Expressions

Let us first begin by saying this album is a ‘must buy.’  Now that we’ve said that, here are the reasons why…

If one were to close their eyes and allow Etana’s voice to be their vision, one would clearly see the brightness of life, the freedom of living and the beauty that resides in all of us.  She achieves this through her newest studio album ‘Free Expressions’ which was released on February 7^th, 2011.

Staying true to the authentic Reggae expression, Etana paints on the music canvass with songs like “Free” in which she begins, ‘every day I rise on a prayer / that’s all I got to take me through / I know one day I must and I will / free myself from everything that holds me captive ….’  She goes on to paint ‘poverty is a trap, but not for me,’ in the song “Mocking Bird” just as easily as she sings of her beaux on the song “Heart Broken.”

Beyond the shores surrounding her country of birth, Jamaica, the world agrees that Etana’s album is a collection of exceptional musical expression as she is charted at #11 on Billboard’s Reggae Album chart which is echoed by several charts in Europe, North America and the Asia’s.  We can easily see Etana touring the world as a result of ‘Free Expressions.’ 

Giving her fans the very best in all 15 songs on the album, there is one that fans should see as a personal dedication to them which is “I Got You.”  Etana sings:   I remember when I first saw you / I remember your heartbeat too / your smile was so much joy while holding me / I found a new world with you / so happy I got you ….”  This song can be interpreted directly as a girl singing about being in love, and can be extended to mean a singer who’s happy to have fans join her on her musical mission.  Having the hand-clap riff in the song only encourages listeners to clap, thus inviting them to ‘share her world!’

As we gear up for festivals and events around the world, make sure you attend a few with Etana on the stage.  You won’t be disappointed! 

Stay up to date with all things Etana by following the artist on Twitter @etanastrongone

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