Alty B ft. Richie Loop - Island Girl!

·        Canadian-based Dancehall sensation, Alty-B has landed his biggest accomplishment to date in his young career after enlisting the services fellow emerging singjay, Richie Loop on their new track, Island Girl.

The single, produced by Smoke Shop Studios is another step in the right direction for Alty Banton as he seeks universal superstardom in 2013. This joint effort is strictly a dedication to women in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, paying homage to their beauty, loyalty and essence which makes them stand out amongst the rest.

Having broken out with his party-themed single, My Cup in 2009, Richie Loop provides and ear-soothing hook for the ladies as he tells them to 'wine and go down' as only they can while Alty B says 'inna di club, mi and di gyal dem a par," whether they be from Grenada, St. Lucia, Trinidad or his homeland of Jamaica, where the ‘true champion’ girls lie.

The chemistry between these two acts are undeniable given their somewhat similar styles as smooth-sounding singjays, mixing scintillating melodies with edgier deejaying tactics.

This is the first collaboration with a chart-topping musician for Alty Banton, who rose to fame with another joint effort,Splice in 2011, featuring L-Jay. The dance-themed single introduced Jamaica and North America to this multi-faceted musician and two years later, he hopes to earn acclaim in clubs and on charts worldwide through this homage to the Caribbean region.

Island Girl will soon be available for purchase on iTunes and can be heard across various music outlets in the coming days. This track is sure to reap its benefits financially and critically within the music industry.

Exco Levi Premiers Storms of Life!

2012 Juno Award Winner Exco Levi premiers his newest music video entitled "Storms of Life."  Shot in Europe, Exco delivers incredible visuals which coordinate with this incredible song!

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Date Change! July 16th, 2011 - Toronto Prepares for a Bam Bam with Chaka Demus & Pliers and Tiger!

Date Change!  Chaka Demus & Pliers and Tiger will be performing in Toronto on July 16^th, 2011 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre.

Kingston Class Reunion wishes to inform the public that the show originally scheduled for Saturday July 2^nd, 2011 will now be rescheduled to Saturday July 16^th, 2011 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto.

“With the addition of Dancehall veteran Tiger to the bill, schedules were overlapping, so we had to make the date change” said a Kingston Class Reunion representative.  “Fans are in for an incredible night of great vibes, we’re just doing it two weeks later than planned!”

Now in its third staging, Kingston Class Reunion will give the city of Toronto an unprecedented night of entertainment as three Dancehall legends take the stage at the Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne Street)!

With their careers spanning more than three decades, Chaka Demus & Pliers are the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the top five of the British music charts.  Attaining additional accolades such as having performed at the 2007 American Music Awards with Alicia Keys, and having their song featured in the movie soundtrack for Poetic Justice (starring Janet Jackson & Tupac Shakur) and Save the Last Dance (starring Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas), fans of three generation have a love for their music.

Tiger, whose music career began in 1978 rose to Dancehall prominence in 1986 with the release of the song “Puppy Love,” followed by the 1988 hit, “Bam Bam” and the Steely & Clevie produced “Ram Dancehall.”

Tiger has recorded with the Award winning group the Fat Boys, and has had his music featured in the movie ‘Cool Runnings.’  He was later signed to Columbia Records where he released an album featuring production from Sly & Robbie, The Brand New Heavies and a guest rap from the infamous group Tribe Called Quest.

Joining Chaka Demus & Pliers and Tiger are hosts Natasha Von Castle from 88.1 CKLN and L3 Radio, and Delroy Sterling from CHRY 105.5 FM and supporting artists Mel Dube, 2011 Award nominee Ammoye and veteran artist Uncle Jonny who will be backed by Canada’s number one band, EOP (Essence of Praise).  Additional music will be provided by Wiz International, Massey Sound, Tre-Jah-Isle International and DJ Chocolate.

Since the announcement of Chaka Demus & Pliers and Tiger on The Caribbean Crucible with Luther Brown, the city of Toronto has declared this concert to be the most anticipated on the event calendar.

For additional information about Kingston Class Reunion and the show, log on to www.unclejonnyreggae.com, or call 416-525-3394.  Blackberry users can add the pin 26ACD6D5.

Tickets are available at 2-Lined Music Hut, Nicey’s (Brampton & Scarborough), Granny’s Place, Gem’s House of Jerk, The offices of CHRY 105.5 FM, Tre-Jah-Isle Records and Tapes, and Play De Record. 

 

"Right Now" with Friendlyness & The Human Rights!

Friendlyness & Human Rights (FHR) & House of David Gang (HODG) are two of Toronto's busiest touring reggae acts who have joined forces to release a 45 rpm / 7inch vinyl on the Toronto imprint Ohm Grown Records/NuFunk Recordings.  FHR are releasing a new song "Right Now", and HODG are releasing their first single from their upcoming CD called "Reggae Party."  The partnership of these two lead reggae bands were solidified at a sold out concert at Lee's Palace in February honoring the life of the immortal reggae superstar Bob Marley.  Joining the release party are Gisto; M3 of BC based band "The Wassabi Collective mix of rock, hiphop, reggae and electro to their cult-like " who will bring their following in Toronto.

FRIENDLYNESS & THE HUMAN RIGHTS
FHR released their debut CD "One Thing" in June 2010. Friendlyness, a Juno nominated vocalist and devoted Rastafarian has had a long history in the Canadian reggae scene working with such groups as Culture Shock, Raggadeath, SuperHeavy Reggae, and Truths & Rights. Friendlyness has also recently joined the reunited high-profile Canadian rock band Big Sugar, who recently performed for several thousand people at the Sound Academy in March for Canadian Music Week. Over the last three years Friendlyness and the Human Rights have been honoured to warm up the stage for reggae legends Gregory Isaacs, Beres Hammond, John Holt, The English Beat and Clive Chin. They have also been featured on regae & ska festivals in Western and Central Canada including The Calgary Reggae Fest and IRIE fest in Toronto.

HOUSE OF DAVID GANG
HODG takes its name from a legendary rooftop apartment on Queen Street West in downtown Toronto. "The House of David" was the after hours spot of choice for the city's burgeoning reggae scene in the late 1980s. It was a place where members of Selassie I Power, The Resinators, Revelation, Imagine Rainbow Warriors and special guest touring musicians would join together and jam late into the night.  Now with a revamped line-up House of David Gang has toured Central & Atlantic Canada, having performed at Evolve Festival, Salty Jam, Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Ottawa Reggae Fest and to over 10,000 people at the Toronto Freedom Festival in 2010.


GISTO & M3 of the WASSABI COLLECTIVE

M3 (Melissa Meretsky) Percussionist/Singer and Gisto (Brent Hongisto) Guitarist/Singer/Producer are the frontmen of BC based Wassabi Collective who have thoroughly honed their craft over a thousand shows and 7 years on the road across North America.  The duo will be showcasing their evolution with an all new Electro Reggae Dance sound featuring all the percussion, guitar and vocals backed by live sequencing through Ableton Live.  The response has been overwhelming, now the high energy duo is set to embark on their first Central & East coast Canadian Tour.

Toronto Rocks for the 5th Annual Reggae Music Achievement Awards!

Delroy Sterling Productions, in association with Pattie World are pleased to present the 5^th staging of the Reggae Music Achievement Awards which will be held June 4^th at the Jamaican Canadian Association, 995 Arrow Rd.

Presented to Canada’s cream of the crop, the 5^th Annual Reggae Music Awards is divided into 20 categories ranging from ‘Best Reggae Album,’ to ‘Best Radio Disc Jock’ to ‘Best International Artist.’  Previous winners in each category include Steele’s album ‘The Man The Music,’ Natty B for the radio show Zion Train and Busy Signal for best international artist.

In addition to the awards presentation, nominees and fans are treated to an all-star stage show which this year features award winning and international Reggae artist Gramps Morgan (www.grampsmorgan.com), George Nooks (www.myspace.com/georgenooks), and Trilla U (www.myspace.com/trillau).  Supporting talent includes Exco Levi, Jill Donaldson, Nicole Green, Jimmy Reid and Tony Anthony.  Additional music will be provided by Massey Sound and Soul 2 Soul, and will be hosted by Ms. Danae Peart of CHRY 105.5 FM, with backing from EOP band.  Also attending this year will be specially invited guest, Big A from Irie FM, Jamaica. 

“The feedback to last year’s award show was so positive, we had to give the fans an exceptional show in addition to the awards presentation” said Delroy Sterling from the Reggae Music Achievement Awards offices in Mississauga.  “We think we have the right line up to achieve that this year!”

Media can log on to www.ReggaeAchievementMusicAwards.com, or e-mail Reggae@rmaawards.com for additional information about the 2011 awards presentation.  The awards are sponsored by Delroy Sterling Productions in association with Pattie World.  Category nominees will be announced on March 16^th, 2011. 

Ticket Outlets:  Granny’s Place, Dada’s Jerk, Jamaica House, Caribbean Queen, Lloyd’s Photo Lab, Harry’s West Indian Food, Salon Paradise, Patty World, Gem’s West Indian Food.  For additional information call 416-669-1577 or 1-888-240-8188.  Inquiries can also be sent via e-mail to DelroySterling@gmail.com, media inquiries to L3Publicity@gmail.com.  

Something Borrowed Something Blue!

Nothing can inspire a mixed CD better than Love!

In the latest installment of the Winter Love series, Canada's Music Queen, Ms. Natasha Von Castle puts love to her latest mix called 'Something Borrowed Something Blue.'  The mix features artists such as Shaggy, the Chi-Lites, Ammoye, Shauna Dixon, Bacenta, J. Will, Lindo P and more.  Some of the artists may not be familiar, but the universal theme of Love will move you!

Click on the titles below for the tracked and non-tracked version of the mix.  As always, pass on your feedback so we can pass it on!

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