King of the Dancehall Beenie Man Joins Shaggy and Mr. Vegas at MIRF!

For ten years The Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF) has been the biggest consistent offering of reggae culture in Canada; and in full celebratory mode MIRF has enhanced its programming to include workshops that will run on August 14, 15 and 16. The traditional three days of music ensue on August 16, 17 and 18 at the Old Port of Montreal.

In rounding out the complete roster of headlining artists for this 10^th anniversary, Friday night will also feature: Chris Combette, Inword and Downtown Crew.  Originally from French Guyana, Chris Combette is famous for his rhythmic Antillien-African style. The multiple award winner boasts 2 French Guyanese Lindor awards and his most notable albums are, Dance Flora and Children of Goree. These artists will join Morgan Heritage, who was previously announced.

Labeled ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man augments the Saturday night line-up with his MIRF debut performance. Largely responsible for the international ascension of the dancehall genre, Beenie Man has been winner of 8 consecutive awards. His Grammy nominated album, Many Moods of Moses includes the globally applauded single, Who Am I.  Currently one of Jamaica’s most celebrated female dancehall artists, Tifa is also slated to heat up the dancehall stage. The captivating performer has an impressive repertoire of chart topping hits including the street anthem Spell It Out. Hawkeye and Canadian based Ras Out and Dahlia will also join the previously publicized Dancehall Night headliners: Kes (The Band), Mr. Vegas and Shaggy.

Alaine will be a part of the stellar roster for MIRF’s closing night. The classically trained singer/songwriter made her mark in the reggae music industry with numerous hits including the single Love Sound, a collaboration with Beres Hammond that was featured on Sly and Robbie’s Grammy nominated Rhythm Doubles album. Montreal’s highly acclaimed, Jah Cutta, along with Visionary, Prestige and Bryan Art will also grace Sunday’s stage with the previously released artists: Coco Tea; Freddie McGregor and Yellowman.

Montreal’s Pharaoh Freeman and Hidden Colors will facilitate a workshop, focusing on the theme “Empowering Our People" The value of a powerful self-image.  They join the earlier revealed musicologist, Roger Steffens and filmmaker, Hélène Lee who will engage participants in interactive presentations on “The Reggae World: Spreading Out” and the movie “Le Premier Rasta” respectively.

Tickets are now on sale at:

Ticketpro.ca Tel: 514-790-1111 or 1-866-908-9090

Friday, August 16

Tickets: $10 Available only at the door

Gates open at 4:00pm Showtime:  5 :00pm to 11 :00pm

Friday August 16 - Sound Clash – at EB Club Lounge

Tickets : $20 in  advance - more at the door

Doors Open at 10 :00pm and sound clash starts at 12 :00am

Saturday, August 17

Tickets $45 in advance; 60$ at the door

Gates Open at 2:00pm; Showtime: 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Saturday August 17 – Official After Party (Venue tbc)

Tickets $10 all night with weekend pass bracelet; $20 in advance and more at the door.

Sunday, August 18

Tickets: $45 in advance; 60$ at the door

Gates Open at 2:00pm; Showtime 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Weekend Pass

Tickets: $90 in advance; $110 at the door

The Weekend Pass includes all three days at the Old Port of Montreal and a discount at MIRF After Party.

Student Weekend pass

Tickets: $70 in advance - only with a valid student I.D.  – Limited quantity available only at EB club Lounge.

VIP Pass

Tickets $250 Available only in advance.

VIP Passes include: All MIRF events that weekend; Sound Clash on Friday night; 3days at the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal; The After-Party on Saturday; A MIRF Souvenir and complimentary rum punch all day at the Old Port of Montreal.

For Information: www.montrealreggaefest.com; MIRF Tel: 514-482-7921 

We Are One - Montreal International Reggae Festival at 10!

For Immediate Release

Thursday June 6^th, 2013 – Montreal, PQ  Canada

For the past ten years the Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF) has been steadfast in generating unity through music and on August 16, 17 and 18, 2013, this reggae rocking tradition continues at the Old Port of Montreal. To mark this milestone, the festival will open up with a series of workshops to include: journalist, writer and director, Hélène Lee, who will present her film “Le premier rasta” that is based on the life of Leonard Percival Howell; and historian/musicologist, Roger Steffans, well known for his fascinating presentations on Bob Marley.

Since its beginnings in 2003 and throughout the ten years, MIRF held fast to its aim to showcase pillars of international and Canadian based reggae music in all its variations; highlighting the unique global appeal of the reggae genre – and this year is no exception.

Here are the first headliners for our 10^th anniversary program:

Friday night features Morgan Heritage returning to MIRF after five years with their album, Here Comes the King. It is a pleasure to have ‘the royal family of reggae’ return. They also performed at the first production of MIRF.

Dubbed Dancehall Night, Saturday’s line-up includes Mr. Vegas who is no stranger to the MIRF stage. Returning by popular demand Vegas’ lyrical prowess thrust him in the category of international chart topper, as his hits like, Hot Wuk, Tek Wey Yuself and the more recent   album Sweet Jamaica with its blend of roots reggae and electrifying dancehall, continue to dominate airwaves and dancehalls.

In honoring the contribution of music and culture from Trinidad and Tobago, MIRF is delighted to present a dynamic trio - Kes (The Band). Leaders of the new soca, electro dancehall sound it has been argued that these three brothers: Kees, Hans and John Dieffenthaller could become successors to the throne of Machel Montano.

Shaggy is undoubtedly the main attraction for this night. The Grammy Award winning electrifying performer was first known for his hit, Oh Carolina. His catchy beats and lyrics, as in hits like It Wasn’t Me, Angel and the Grammy winning album, Boombastic, projected Shaggy to the level of being the only Jamaican artist to have an album go Platinum.

Sunday night is International Night with a roster that includes stalwarts Yellowman, Cocoa T and Freddie McGregor – all of whom have been creating memorable reggae tracks for more than 40 years. Head of the Big Ship label for about 25 years, Freddie McGregor recently released a new album, Freddie McGregor -Di Captain that includes several reggae classics re-visited.

Committed to the overarching theme “United Against Violence”, this year’s program continues to advance the reggae story with performers from all generations.  MIRF President, Eric Blagrove said, “We are pleased with our track record of bringing thousands of audiences together under the Reggae music banner and this year promises to be even greater as French and English; beginners and veterans perform styles that even go beyond the norms of fundamental reggae.”

As is customary the ambiance at the Old Port will be festive with: activities for children; Caribbean and other cuisine; artisan displays and vendors of all sorts.

Watch the video highlight here:  http://youtu.be/aMwa9hZqJjg?a 

 

I-Shasta Says Keep It Playing!

I-Shasta is a name we have come to know and trust in the mixed CD market!  Their latest mix called Keep It Playing is one that you will keep on repeat.

Featuring Reggae's heavy hitters such as Busy Signal, Gappy Ranks, Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal, Freddie McGregor and more, lovers of these artists are in for a treat.  Not to mention, I-Shasta features the vocals of one of out favourite rising artists, Ms. Ammoye who hails from Toronto Canada!

Don't sleep on this mix and make sure you share it with friends! 

http://hulkshare.com/8jxzb8vplzw9 

L3 Radio - December 12th, 2011

Hosted by Natasha, Dominique and Frazah C-Lection, here's what we played on the radio show this week!

Cen'C Love ft. Capleton - Stand Firm
Lindo P ft. Michie Mee - Love

Dancehall Wives:  Women who play with plastic and rubber!  Is this their childhood revisited?!

Shauna Dixon – Show You Love (Dubplate)

Errol Bonnick – Joy of My Life

Muzik Souljah – Operator

Ice Black – Mek She Gwaan

SOHS – Honey

Isiah Mentor – Don’t Mess With My Brain

Tanya Mullings – Rescue Me

Kayla Bliss – Rock n Sway

Further Notice – In My Bed

Jesse Royal – Butterflies

Tony Roy – Jus Gwaan

Uncle Jonny – Jamaican Girls

Romain Virgo – Dark Skinned Girl

Sherita – Come Find Me Baby

Pliers – Fever

Joya Landis – Moonlight Lover

Prince Buster – Rough Rider

The Heptones – Fatty Fatty

Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop

Gabriel ft. Bounty Killer – My Boy Lollipop (Dubplate)

Alton Ellis – Get Ready Rocksteady

The Tenors – Pressure & Slide

URoy – I’m An Addict

Sstyles – Mbox

Gappy Ranks – Heaven In Her Eyes

Real Dancehall

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2Face Idibia – African Queen

Benjy Myaz – Love You Higher

Bitty McLean – Something Special

Da’Ville – This Time I Promise

Benjy Myaz – Love You Higher

Bitty McLean – Something Special

Morgan Heritage – Still Loving Me

Alaine – Sacrifice

Turbulence – Ex Girlfriend

Beres Hammond – No Goodbyes

Freddie McGregor – Just Don’t Want to be Lonely

Dennis Brown – Little Green Apples

Lauryn Hill ft. Bob Marley – Turn Your Lights Down Low

Wayne Wonder – Gangsta

Delly Ranx – Friend Killa

Froggy Madd Squad – No New Friend

Agent Sasco – Bad In A Gang

IOctane – Loud Mouth

Delly Ranx – Cook Hennessey

Busy Signal – Caan Live So

Demarco – Move Unno Self

Elephant Man ft. Demarco – Born and Live

Vybz Kartel – Tell Yuh Seh

To book Dominique for hosting, or to hire Frazah for events, call 289.217.2800 or email L3Radio@hotmail.com!

$25,000 for Red Cross Japan!

'Reggae 4 Japan' Raises $25,000 for the American Red Cross' Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Effort

New York, New York -- July 18, 2011 -- Last month, history was made when top artists in the Reggae music fraternity united and performed at the landmark "Reggae 4 Japan" benefit concert in Queens, New York, to support relief efforts in Japan. Organizers Mighty Crown and Irish and Chin, alongside VP Records, are proud to announce that "Reggae 4 Japan" generated $25,000 in profits, which was donated to the American Red Cross last week, specifically to their Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Effort.

"I am proud that the Reggae community came together in such a valiant way to support their brothers and sisters in Japan, who suffered greatly because of the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011," says Garfield "Chin" Bourne of Irish and Chin. " 'Reggae 4 Japan' was a success on many fronts.....but of the most significant was that of the Reggae artists, who unselfishly lent their valuable time and efforts to raise money and awareness for Japan during a time of need."

"The success of 'Reggae 4 Japan' means so much to me and the country of Japan," says Masta Simon, co-owner of Mighty Crown.  "The overwhelming support of 'Reggae 4 Japan' by the artists, their management teams and Reggae music fans almost left me with a shear loss for words on the night of the event......I am ever so thankful for what Reggae music did for Japan financially and as a source of encouragement and motivation."

York College, which seats just over 1300 people, provided an elegant and intimate setting for the larger-than-life benefit concert. The near capacity auditorium further displayed the love and commitment, as a whole, that Reggae music fans and consumers have for Japan. The racially diverse audience of "Reggae 4 Japan" showed that now more than ever before -- Reggae music is a universal force with a universal message that connects all people, regardless of race, color, creed or walk of life.

VP Records' Patricia Chin was also pleased with the results of the show. She says, "I wasn't able to attend the show as I had previous engagements; however, my family attended and they were very satisfied with the outcome of the show. We want to thank everyone who got involved and poured out their hearts for this worthy cause. We sincerely give sympathy and love to the people of Japan and hope that very soon they can smile again."

Japan is one of the world's largest consumers of Reggae music.  With this in mind, many artists have established reputable relationships and connections with Japan over the years.  Strong ties shined through the heartfelt performances of the artists on the hefty line-up, including Freddie McGregor, Maxi Priest, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Gramps and Peetah Morgan, Duane Stephenson, Mr. Vegas and more.  In total, 18 artists performed at "Reggae 4 Japan," including at least 3 surprise acts.  The seamless show afforded fans with top notch entertainment from each artist involved. Surprise guests like the one and only "Grammy-kid" Shabba and Hip Hop star Nas caused the crowd to literally roar in adulation.

According to the organizers, "Reggae 4 Japan" is one of many steps they will take during the course of the year to support Japan relief efforts.  With "Reggae 4 Japan" now under their belts, they are anxious to identify future fundraising opportunities.

 

Montreal's Reggae Splash...

Eric of EB Lounge just hit us up with the details about Montreal's Reggae Splash.  Starring Freddie McGregor with sons Chino and di Genius, this show is guaranteed to be off the chain!  Hosted by K-Dogg and Mawga K makes the mix even better!

Check the flyer below for the deets which includes the promoters contact information, links and address for the event!

Flyers You Should Know About!

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