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.

Set Up Shop Vol.1 Arrives on iTunes!

The Marley-owned record label, Ghetto Youths International (GYI), cements its commitment to exposing fresh Jamaican talent with the debut of Set Up Shop Volume 1.

Set for an Itunes WORLDWIDE release on February 26, the 14-track compilation features talented GYI artistes including Jo Mersa and Daniel ‘Bambaataa’ Marley, the third generation of Marley performers, Wayne Marshall, Black-Am-I, Christopher Ellis, and Marley brothers – Stephen, Julian and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. Also featured are noteworthy collaborations from the likes of exceptional musicians: Jah Cure, Bugle, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Akon, Tarrus Riley and T.O.K. 

The eclectic mix of artistes brings an exciting mix of themes, crossing genres from dancehall to traditional roots reggae showcasing the calibre of talent coming from the island. Heavyweights such as Stephen Marley, who has won an impressive eight Grammy awards contributes the single The Conclusion feat. Akon and Buju Banton, which will be featured on Revelation Part 2 "The Fruit of Life", the follow up album from the Grammy Award winning album Revelation Part 1 "Root of Life".

Triple Grammy winner Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is well represented on six singles including explosive hits like; 2012 Song of the Year Affairs of the Heart and Set Up Shop. Jr. Gong also lends a new track to the compilation, Dem Neva Mek It.

Move Dem from Julian Marley and deejay Bugle is a long-awaited new track from Julian Marley as his last release was his critically acclaimed and Grammy Nominated album Awake in 2009.

Newcomer Joe Mersa, son of multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer Stephen Marley, contributes the recently released Bad So and Comfortable. Daniel Marley, son of multiple Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, showcases his moving vocals with the song Treat You Right.

Christopher Ellis, the son of rock steady legend Alton Ellis appears on collaboration with T.O.K’s Bay C on the catchy Don’t Change Your Number and is also heard on the hit End of Time alongside Stephen Marley and crooner Jah Cure. 

Singjay Wayne Marshall leads on Go Hard, a star studded collaboration with Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Aidonia, I-Octane, Assassin, Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel. The video of which premiered on American website, worldstarhiphop.com had over 3 million views in less than 24 hours. Marshall also appears on In Dependence, a provocative song with Junior Gong, Tarrus Riley and T.O.K.

Rounding out the compilation is exciting newcomer roots singer Black-Am-I who powerfully represents with Samson Strength and the well-received Modern Day Freedom.

GYI, which is owned by brothers Stephen, Damian and Julian, have put extensive work not only in developing the compilation but the artistes themselves and in the last 18 months have worked on full length albums with Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis and Black-Am-I.

Track listing

1 Set Up Shop - Damian " Jr Gong " Marley

2 End of Time - Christopher Ellis featuring Stephen Marley & Jah Cure

3 Samson Strength - Black-Am-I

4 Move Dem - Julian Marley featuring Bugle

5 Dont Change Your Number - Christopher Ellis featuring Bay C of T.O.K.

6 Affairs of the Heart - Damian " Jr Gong " Marley

7 Bad So - Jo Mersa

8 Go Hard - Wayne Marshall featuring Damian " Jr Gong " Marley , Aidonia , I-Octane , Assassin , Bounty Killer& Vybz Kartel

9 My Conclusion - Stephen Marley featuring Akon& Buju Banton

10 Comfortable - Jo Mersa

11 Dem Neva Mek It - Damian " Jr Gong " Marley

12 Treat You Right - Daniel Bambaata Marley

13 Modern Day Freedom - Black-Am-I

14 In Dependence - Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley , Wayne Marshall , Tarrus Riley , T.O.K.

Live Show ft. Sizzla, Jesse Royal, Raging Fyah & Jah9!

XTM.Nation(formerly Xterminator Productions) has put together a specially thought out theme and line-up for the lovers of love and fans of live music.

Dubbed ‘The Resistance’, the live showcase will feature revolutionary sounds from Jesse Royal, Jah9 and Raging Fyah; three performers that have stamped their class on Jamaica’s present live music scene.

They will be joined by the experienced Sizzla Kalonji and with his original band, ‘The Firehouse Crew’.

Sizzla will be taking the audience back to his roots; his performance will be livicated (dedicated) to his former manager, producer, teacher and friend; Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell.

Burrell who sadly passed on December 3, 2011, was a major hand in making Sizzla the household name he is today and held a very dear place in the hearts of the multitude of souls he influenced.  ‘Guru’, as he was affectionately called by Sizzla, is responsible for producing hits such as ‘Praise Ye Jah,’ ‘Taking Over’ and ‘No Other Like Jah’.

Kalonji has been riding a high since his unforgettable performance at The National Arena recently, but this doesn’t mean he will outshine the relatively fresh: Raging Fyah, Jesse Royal and Jah9.  Where these artistes lack in experience they make up in passion. They are all top graduates from the schools of Wickie Wackie and Jamnesia live scenes and have continued to master their craft for audiences from Poland to Zimbabwe.  Driven by righteousness, these three performers compliment Sizzla perfectly. 

No meal is complete without a little desert. To sweeten ‘The Resistance’ a little, ‘Xterminator’s Audio Angel’, Kayla Bliss was added to the line-up. Kayla captivated the ears of Fatis Burrell, and was working with him in the studio until his untimely passing.

‘The Resistance!’ will take place on Thursday, December 27, 2012 (showtime is 8pm)

at South Beach Café (Jamaica). The prices for presold tickets are $700, while it is $1200 at the gate. Presold tickets will be available at Shell (Manor Park), Texaco (Liguanea), Artique (Mall Plaza), I-Nation Books, Veggie Meals On Wheels, Advanced Couriers and Genus Pharmacy (Portmore).

Shaggy to Perform On VH1's Big Morning Buzz - Thanksgiving Special Episode

On Thursday, November 22nd , make sure to kick off your Thanksgiving Holiday with VH1’s Big Morning Buzz at 10AM where reggae artist Shaggy will perform his classic hit “It Wasn’t Me”!

Shaggy will be chatting with Big Morning Buzz host Carrie Keagan about his upcoming performance at the BioLife Sounds of Reggae Concert on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Barclays Center as well as Jamaica’s 50 years of independence during a special on-air Thanksgiving celebration.

VH1 Big Morning Buzz Live is the first dose of pop culture news, chat and entertainment in the morning. From the lobby of VH1's headquarters host Carrie Keagan, offers up-to-the-minute topical headlines, engaging celebrity interviews, and in-depth conversations with insiders, bloggers and experts in a variety of fields we all obsess over --from Music, Movies, TV, and everything in between.

Make sure to use hashtag #VH1Buzz and #soundsofreggae when watching!