I-Octane on the Cover of L3 Magazine. March 2014!

I-Octane Covers the March, 2014 Issue of L3 Magazine

ft. jointpop | Idris Elba | Lady Keyz | Ossie | Music | Beauty and More!

 

The March issue of L3 Magazine is out and features internationally acclaimed superstar

I-Octane on the front cover.  Exclusive to L3 Magazine, I-Octane shares his experiences in making his 2^nd studio album entitled My Journey, including the pressures to keep making hit records.  He also responds to popular commentary about his work ethic, and where he would be without music.

Song River travels to Trinidad & Tobago to speak to the twin republics Rock band jointpop!  It’s hard to believe that Rock comes from the Caribbean, but as far as jointpop’s fans are concerned, they don’t care.  Good music is good music!  So how does a Rock band grow to international status?!  This is a must read on how the band overcame a lot of ‘no’s!’

Most people know Idris Elba for his on screen performances in movies such as Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom, or Heimdell in the movie Thor or as Gordon Jennings in Takers.  Few know that Idris began his career in Entertainment as a professional DJ, and we have his exclusive mix ‘Look with Your Ears’ Vol. 1 which takes fans on a 1 hour musical journey that leaves them wanting more.

Ossie, aka Triple O Productions hails from the UK and is one of the most influential music producers on an international scale.  He is not limited to one genre, and has experienced great success with 2Face Idibia, Beenie Man, Vicky Sola and more.  He proudly represents a growing base of Naija enthusiasts and is at the top of his game.  How does he bridge Dancehall, Pop and African music?  We have the answers!

Rohan Beckford chops up the musical movements of Hip Rock and Dancehall newcomer Lady Keyz, Kay Cunningham has beauty tips and advice, Ali Motamed reviews X-Box One’s Plants v. Zombies Garden Warfare and Ekow Minakow creates African Masks using Lego.  Model of the Month, the true story behind U2’s “No Ordinary Love” and more 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 70,000 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.

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

L3 Magazine April, 2013 ft. Snoop Lion!

April marks the arrival of Spring, and just as there’s a season change, there’s a change with Snoop Dogg who now goes by the name of Snoop Lion. 

Interviewed by L3’s Natasha Von Castle, Snoop Lion speaks candidly about his conversion to Rastafari and how that conversion is now influencing his music.  In addition to the question of what it’s like for an American to perform with the Patois dialect, Natasha also asks Snoop if there’s an ulterior motive with Mind Gardens.  His answer might surprise readers.

As an artist representing the West Coast of the United States, Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence  sits down with Jah Sun in Jamaica to talk about his career, and the success he’s had as a Reggae artist, especially in the realm of publishing.  Similar to Snoop Lion, Jah Sun speaks on the incredible influence of Bob Marley on him as a person, and the music he creates.

Honoring one of Jamaica’s Dancehall legends, Pia Jordine speaks to Burro Banton on his long standing career, as well as the countless artists he’s influenced and who have patterned his style of lyrical delivery.  Dancehall aficionados will want to hear the latest from the living legend.

Rounding out our interviews, Heike Dempster speaks to Bahamas own Ricardo Clarke who shares what it is to be in the business of musical ministry.  The artist also shares the impact of his catch phrase ‘Don’t Count Me Out.’

Product reviews include Tre Semme’s Keratin line which according to Jennifer Menster works well with all hair types, Mr. April is Toronto’s top model and artist Raphael, and recipes from Tambou designed for strict vegans that can be enjoyed by all as well as music charts and more.

The April issue of L3 Magazine is now available at www.L3Magazine.com!

Gappy Ranks Featuring in L3 Magazine March Issue

Fans know the artist Gappy Ranks musically as does the industry, but L3 Magazine’s Portia Clarke takes us into the world of Jacob Williams as well as Gappy Ranks where we learn everything from decisions he makes as an artist, to running his record label Hot Coffee Music to what he cooks for his family come dinner time.

When Portia asked Gappy about the beef between he and fellow UK artist Stylo-G, how did he answer?!

Find out >>> www.L3Magazine.com!

Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence sits down with the lyrical Fiyah Cali P who gives insight into his new album produced by legendary producer Bobby ‘Digital-B’ Dixon, and Ayeola George speaks to Bahamian sensation Sammi Starr where fans get to know the artist in 20 questions.

Our features of the month includes our pick of influential women of the Caribbean, a provocative look at payola or ‘pay for play,’ as well as music reviews of the Gyal Season Riddim produced by Justin Jus Bus Nation and Bambino Muzic, The Soul Reggae Riddim and the Sparkling Riddim produced by Twelve 9 Records and Zion Freeze Records.

Rounding out the March issue is a new section on Food (recipe included!), our centerfold Jasmine shot through the lens of our star photographer, Jerome ‘Neu Era’ Dupont, music charts, new releases and an expose on the Rosenblum Foundations art exhibit called ‘Futurespective’ and more.

Don’t miss our Editor-In-Chief, Natasha Von Castle’s fiery editorial to the Grammy’s about the Bob Marley tribute.  All of this and more at www.L3Magazine.com!

L3 Magazine February Issue ft. Patrice Roberts

February, 2013 has shaped up to be one of the most exciting for fans and lovers of Soca!  As Carnival season is upon us, Team L3 traveled to Trinidad & Tobago to speak one of the industries hottest talents, Ms. Patrice Roberts!

Interviewed by Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence, Patrice opens up on an intimate level as she shares some of the pressures and stresses she faced as a newbie to the business while learning from the master of modern day Soca, Machel Montano.  The artist also gives us a peak into her work out regiment which keeps her in fabulous shape.

What did Patrice say when Sparks asked “Your beauty is rather unique, has any modeling agency approached you or designers to model their line?”

Dawn Richard is no stranger to the spotlight.  Being in P. Diddy’s group Danity Kane, she was front and centre with the Rap mogul and didn’t disappoint.  With the group dismantling, Dawn has found incredible success as a solo artist.

Interviewed by the UK’s Portia Clarke, Dawn explains her new sound and her reasoning behind calling her fans ‘Hearts.’  She also explains why being an independent artist without a label was a blessings in disguise, giving her more bargaining power.

Readers will appreciate Dawn’s intelligence as she tells Portia “Usually when an artist is coming out and they have an album, which gets the response, but for us to have an EP and get this, it was great.  With the distribution deal, it worked out better because we have more of the sales revenue and don’t have to go through a middle person which is the label who would take more money, and change the direction of what we wanted to accomplish….”

Rounding out the interviews, Heike takes a trip to the Bahamas to speak to Peter Runks who arguably is the #1 Reggae export from the island.  Peter is open and candid as he shares his experiences in the industry and the support he’s received from home and abroad.

Our International DJ feature is none other than Trinidad & Tobago’s Kaotic International!  As February is Black History Month, we explore the offerings of Music Africa in Toronto, and as it’s also the month of Love, Canada’s leading songstress, Ammoye, rocks lover’s Valentine’s Day with her HOTTT new singles.

We have charts, the hottest Valentine’s Day couples, beauty features, music marketing 101 and hot new releases.  All this and more at www.L3Magazine.com! 

L3 Magazine - October 2012 Issue

Looking at the front cover of the October, 2012 issue of L3 Magazine you might be tempted to think Black History Month has come early … in a sense it has thanks to the editorial focus of the Team at L3! 

Featuring the images of the three most prominent leaders in Caribbean and African history, Marcus Garvey, Haile Selassie and Dr. EricWilliams are profiled within the continent of Africa as L3 honors the philosophical and spiritual contributions the three great men have given.  Their words, which serve as inspiration for millions around the world, are shared with L3 readers.

Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence interviews one of Jamaica’s best song writers and artists, Bugle while Heike Dempster interviews upcoming group Bahama Boyz.  Natasha Von Castle rounds out the mix with an interview with XTM Nation recording artist and Love Rebel, Kayla Bliss.

Additional highlights include a Fashion feature on the iRep Anguilla line, and a tribute to Canadian activist, leader and Caribana™ founder, Charles Roach.

As always, Music Charts are included this month with a new addition being the Canadian Reggae Chart featuring the beat and brightest Canadian Reggae and Dancehall talent.  The chart is compiled and tabulated by Ron Nelson of Chin 100.7 FM.  Ms. October is Desyray whose beauty has been catputred through the lens of our Centrefold Editor, Jerome Dupont from New Era Photography.

Read it here >>> http://bit.ly/SQP8l8

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