L3 Magazine May Issue ft. OMI!

The May issue of L3 Magazine has finally been released, and features on the front cover, one of Jamaica’s fastest rising stars, OMI! 

With his recently released songs “Cheerleader,” “Fireworks” and “My Old Lady” doing so well internationally, OMI has become the centre of attention not just in Jamaica, nor the Caribbean, but globally.  Racking up more than a half million views on YouTube for his video’s, Natasha Von Castle asks about his music, song writing, and his special relationship with his Mother and family.

How did OMI reply when Natasha asked “What was your Mom’s reaction when she heard the song “My Old Lady?!” 

Heike Dempster sits down with Atlanta’s Mix Master David who opens up about music and party planning as well as performing in Jamaica and what it takes to be a success as a DJ.  Ayeola George sits down with Cen’C Love who shares how fashion and music intertwine in her life as well as what it takes to balance family with career.

Kevin Crown is a Natural Born Club Killer and he makes no apologies for his profession!  As one of the best radio and club personalities from New York, Kevin has performed for fans around the world, but had a scary experience which caused him to play as a DJ with one arm.  What was that experience?

Mission Catwalk is back for a new season on TV J and we are excited about the contestants from across the Caribbean.

On the menu this month, Jimmy Tambou serves us Eggplant Burgers with Sweet Potato fries, and Petra Lapiste quenches our thirst with Orange Mango Rum Punch.  Also included in the May issue are music charts, centerfold, and an exclusive download from DJ Raize.  All this and more at www.L3Magazine.com

Cen’C Love Performs Live with Morgan Heritage and Richie Spice in Washington D.C.!

Following the success of her debut album Love Letter, and several performances in Jamaica, the Caribbean and Europe, Cen’C Love returns to the United States for an All Star performance with Morgan Heritage and Richie Spice!

Taking the stage on December 10th, 2011 at DC Star Night Club in Washington, DC, and backed by The Arkives Band, Cen’C Love will give fans a live performance of songs from her album including “Casanova,” “Cystem” and “These Lies.”   

“I’m really looking forward to performing in Washington D.C.” said the artist.  “The audience there appreciates good Reggae music which is exactly what they’re going to get from me on the 10th of December!”

The artists’ latest video for “These Lies” has generated significant international dialogue due to video’s incredible imagery and the strong message sent to viewers:  Don’t believe the lies of the ‘cystem.’  Cen’C has also struck an international chord with her song “Stand Firm” which features the Fireman, Capleton.  That song was produced by Cen’C for her Lyvenstone Music label.

Cen’C Love Gives Fans A Look Behind The Scenes!

Cen’C Love's fans admire the artist because of her original fusing of the Reggae and Jazz genres.  Fans also know her because of her music production which incorporates her distinct sound.  Thanks to the video ‘Home Again,’ fans get to share more of Cen’C’s essence as they’re included in an exclusive behind the scenes look at Cen’C and her move back to Jamaica from Atlanta!

 Shot by her brother Asadenaki, the video begins with documentary style commentary that describes Cen’C as an ‘enigma.’  The term quickly unfolds as viewers experience Cen’C in layers, beginning with the theatrical side where she emerges from a rock on one of Jamaica’s beautiful beaches holding a spear, much like the spear ancestral Africans used while hunting.

From that scene, viewers are moved to an opening shot of a lush coconut tree, Cen’C in a bikini on the beach, and shopping at some of Kingston's signature boutiques all while the melody of the Cen’C’s newest single with Capleton, “Stand Firm” plays in the background. The visual then fades into Cen’C’s rehearsal for her spring performance at Plug n Play held at Jonkanoo Lounge in New Kingston.  Giving her back-up singers direction, Cen’C can be seen tweaking the performance in detail, exposing the time and care she puts into each presentation.  “My performances are an extension of me,” said the artist off camera, “so it’s important that every last detail is made right.”

Switching gears again, Cen’C is seen as host of Hype TV’s Top 10 countdown show ‘VTX,’ where she can be heard singing a few bars Acapella for her hit song, “Casanova” in front of her family home in Washington Gardens (Jamaica).  Making the experience even sweeter, Cen’C interviews her Father, the legendary Bunny Wailer, where the legend introduces the #6 video (for that week), “Cystem” performed by his daughter and featuring his son, Asadenaki.

Reaching a high at the 5 minute marker, viewers are treated to a view of Cen’C’s performance at Reggae Sumfest 2011 from the stage to the audience as opposed to the audience to the stage as is the common practice.  “By changing the view to a stage to audience perspective, we’re able to show a little of what Cen’C sees as a performer which gives fans the ultimate look through her eyes” said brother and video director Asadenaki.

 “Home Again” is a Lyvestone Media Production and is available for fans to see online at Cen’C Love's YouTube Channel:  CenCLoveMusic.  Fans can also view the video by clicking on the YouTube screen shot below!

  

Cen'C Love ft. Capleton - Stand Firm!

Since the introduction of Cen'C Love's music, DJ's, critics and journalists agree that there is no disputing the beauty of her voice, and the depth of her lyrics.

Her unique fuse of Jazz and Reggae was demonstrated in her hit single "Casanova," which put her in an elite class all her own.  DJ's were smitten by this artists voice which led to considerable airplay, as well as numerous performances in the US, Europe and Jamaica.

Today, Cen'C Love releases her newest single, "Stand Firm" which features Capleton.  Produced by Cen'C, Carl 'One Blood' Thomas and Sheldon 'CalliBud' Stewart for Cen'C's label Lyvestone Music, the song acts as a call to all people's who are going through hardships, and the call says 'stand firm.'

Navigating the sometimes rocky road of life, people need encouragement and motivation, as well as need to hear that their fate and destiny rests in their own hands.  That theme is delivered by Cen'C through the following lyrics:

"when it's said and done / you can't put the blame on anyone / it's your chance to take / your memory to make / you never really lose / stand firm through any storm / through any fire ooooh..."

Musically, the composition bears cross over appeal.  Reggae in roots, with a hint of jazz, fans will enjoy horns from the horn King himself, Mr. Dean Fraser.  The song was recorded at the
legendary Tuff Gong studios and features the industries finest musicians!

>>> Click here to preview the song <<<

Staying Connected to Who You Are!

The text below was taken from Mastin's Daily Download courtesy of The Daily Love.com!


Stay connected to who you are!

What's that mean?

It means to remember that at your center you are Love, abundance and joy. You have come here not to be needy and take, but to be full and give away to the world from that place of full-ness.

When you remember who you are, the desire to chase, to grasp and to yearn stops. You remember that you are a child of The Uni-verse and were created to fulfill a very special purpose. You remember that one of the great promises of Life is that you will be provided for as you walk along the path of your dreams. The fearful mind calms and the mind full of Faith emerges.

You remember that you are enough as you are and that nothing can prove otherwise, other than your own admission that you are less than who you really are.

When you remember who you really are, you surround yourself with loving people. You bask in the fellowship of Love and no longer accept or tolerate abuse and hate.

You pull back from judging others and instead keep your eyes on Love and purifying your own desires and intentions.

You line up your thoughts with Love and then the actions and the fruits of Love naturally follow. You let go of the need to control and let The Uni-verse fill in the gaps, because The Uni-Verse is very intelligent and knows what you need even more than you do.

When you remember who you really are, you Love yourself and your Creator enough to take care of your body with healthy foods, exercise, yoga and breath. You Love your mind enough to not let it run the show, meditate to calm it down so your Love and Spirit shine through.

When you remember who you are, you embrace challenge and catastrophe with acceptance rather than disdain. You know that with the Light comes the Dark and that both are needed in the dance of Life.

When you remember who you are, you are attractive to those who believe what you believe. You don't see rejection as bad, but rather as a sorting device keeping unhealthy matches away from you. You naturally and effortless find Love because you already embody It.

When you remember who you are, life ceases to become difficult and transforms into an adventure you can't wait to take.

When you remember who you are, you live your life following your Heart so that when you get to the end, you say: "What a ride!" instead of wondering, "What if I had...?"

Remember who you are today and all this & more will be yours.

Love,

Mastin

 

Jazz & Reggae Go Together Like Ackee & Saltfish!

If you were to look at the history of Reggae music, you would see that Jazz has a lengthy

relationship with the genre.  So much so that we could say Jazz & Reggae go together like

Ackee & Saltfish!

 

We begin this journey with Ska which began in Jamaica in the 1950's.  Ska was the fusion

of Mento, Calypso and Jazz (American) which when combined, gave the distinct sound which

we hear in the voices  and music of Derrick Morgan, Prince Buster, The Skatallites, Alton Ellis, Phillys Dillon and Hortence Ellis to name a few artists.  Just last week we looked at Derrick Morgan's "Reggae Train" which is definitely Ska (see blog below titled 'Classic Friday - Reggae Train')!

 

Today's fusion of Jazz & Reggae is upheld by the legendary Bunny Wailer's daughter, Ms. Cen'C Love!

 

Cen'C, and her unique brand of music, has become one of the most stand out voices from the United States and Jamaica.  Her vocal tone is clearly Jazz, yet her energy fits Reggae, giving listeners one of the best musical experiences.

 

Having performed at the UCLA JazzReggae Festival, and having toured throughout the US and Europe, Cen'C's sound can only be compared to the finest of wines which is savoured by the finest in taste.

 

Cen'C will be performing on May 6th, 2011 at the Jonkanoo Lounge at the Wyndham Hotel in Kingston.

 

 

>>>Cen'C Love - Casanova<<< 

 

www.CenCLoveMusic.com

 

Sharing Cen'C Love with the World!

As the dawn ushers in a fresh breath of air, so too, Reggae music ushers in a fresh sound which meets jazz and Soul, courtesy of the beautiful vessel, Cen'C Love.

Her debut album, Love Letter showcases her musical artistry as beautifully as an artist painting on a canvass which is especially showcased within her lead single, “Casanova” produced by Shaka "Top Gunn" Givan, and written by Cen'C herself.

Singing elegantly, Cen'C sings “you’re working, you’re working, you’re always working, I think you’re really lurking in the middle of the night, telling me lies like you think this is a joke thing, look inna mih eyes and tell me why…”  Going on to call her man ‘Casanova’ Cen'C asks where he plans to go for the night.

On a deeper and more socially connected level, Cen'C, through the song ‘Casanova’ speaks for the many women who are tired of the philandering ways of men who can’t commit to themselves and one partner, in effect sharing themselves loosely.

Said Cen'C from her recording studio in Atlanta, Georgia, "This song was created by me and my friend Georgia from swapping stories about men and their games, I said, they think they Casanova's. We laughed, and as the lyrics and verses started coming to us, we turned it into a full out drama-comedy.”

To balance the tone and observation in ‘Casanova,’ Cen'C sings “since, you’ve been gone, no one has touched my heart, never love another, I’ll never love another” in reference to the man in the title song, LOVE LETTER, who has touched her heart so deeply, while in the song “CYSTEM” Cen'C sings “She got the degree hanging above the door and not enough dough to pay back the school loan and not enough, working at the store, a little less clothes for a little more dough. Its the babylon cystem, makes me feel like a victim, babylon cystem.”  The music is an infectious composition which inspires the listener to want to hear her perform the song live.

An absolute fan favourite is lyrically rich song, “Hey You” in which Cen'C emotes “hey you, hey you, any time you’re in my space I’m in the mood, and every time I hear your base it vibrates in my womb" which speaks on behalf of the lucky women around the world who have found and are with their soul mate.

In total, Cen'C has 13 tracks on her album, LOVE LETTER, which is perfectly suited for the mature audience who appreciates the meeting of the raw honesty contained in Reggae, and the sultry yet sensual vocals contained in Jazz and Soul, yet its fresh sound is being welcomed by the young audiences equally.

Fans can buy Cen'C’s album online at www.cdbaby.com or, by clicking here for Amazon.com

Track listing:

1.       Mailman

2.       Love Letter

3.        These Lies

4.       Casanova

5.       Paradise

6.       Hey You

7.       Ghetto Slang

8.      What about Love

9.       Nuhbadi Else

10.   Gave You My Love

11.    Feel Good

12.    Springtime

13.    Cystem

More about Cen-C Love:

Musician, singer, songwriter, fashion designer and visual artist Cen'C Love is a 21st Century renaissance woman.  Born in America to Caribbean parents, Cen'C was raised in Kingston, Jamaica and Atlanta, Georgia spending time equally between the two.  As the daughter of Reggae icon, Bunny Wailer, she is proving herself capable of raising the bar of today's Reggae offerings, and maintain the high standards expected of a Wailers' offspring.

In Atlanta, Cen'C attended the Dekalb school of the Arts.  There, along with talents such as crooner, Lloyd, professional dancers La Kendrick, and Saheeda Fishenden among others, she studied dance, drama, writing and was trained in classical voice by Jamaican born opera singer Mrs. Dawn-Marie James nee Virtue.

Cen'C Love has the sultry voice and soulful sounds of Billie Holiday, the musicianship of Lauryn Hill, and the word wit of Jill Scott.

For more on Cen'C, visit her at www.cenclovemusic.com.  For management inquiries, e-mail Lyvestonemusic@yahoo.com.  Media inquiries can be sent to L3Publicity@gmail.com.

>>> Preview of Cen'C Love's "Casanova" by clicking here <<<

www.CenCLoveMusic.com