Kayyo Impresses Meek Mill in Minnesota

Rising Dominican hip-hop artist KAYYO (pronounced:/Kei/oh) opened for US rapper Meek Mill at a concert in St. Paul Minnesota on Friday March 8th to rave reviews.

The 20 year-old artist/producer (born Jordan George) thoroughly impressed the capacity crowd at the Myth venue with his delivery of three songs at the start of the show which was headlined by the Maybach Music Group rapper. KAYYO performed his versions of “Something”, and “Starting from the Bottom”- two songs by Canadian rapper Drake. He also performed an original track “Talk About It” which he originally recorded with his brother Geremie‘Jaffe’ George. 

"I am really happy with my performance. This was definitely a dream come true because I am a huge fan of Meek Mill, said the GShine Records artist. "I am also very glad about the new fans I have made who not only got introduced to my music but to Dominica as well."

After a video of his performance was posted YouTube, new fan Tonya J stated, “KAYYO did his thang. He now has lots of fans in MN!” Another YouTube viewer, 00Dredd wrote, “I ain’t a big fan of rap.. but this young boy got some major skills and a bright future in the business” KAYYO has been steadily gaining fans in Dominica in the last year, with the release of his debut video "Get to Know You" which garnered 12,000 YouTube views less than a month after its August 17 2012 premiere. He has also widened his fan base with collaborations with local acts including Remie-D (“Say What’s Real”), CHOEB (“On Me”) C Menace (“No Love”) and Rimz (“Get To Know You”, “All or Nothing”, “Smile”). His debut mixtape Constellation was a collaborative effort with Dominican rapper Jamie ‘Rimz’ Pollock. KAYYO is also featured on the Friday Freaks mixtape produced by Callian ‘Falcon DaDon’ James.

With over 100 songs under his belt KAYYO is ready to capture the US market. His Remember Me mixtape debuted on leading mixtape promotion site DatPiff.com in partnership with Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes and GShine Records in 2012 and KAYYO is gearing up for his the release of his third mixtape Reevaluation on Wednesday March 13 2013 on the popular site. Fans have overwhelmingly voted him to perform at Coast2Coast Live on March 21 in Chicago Illinois in front of a panel of celebrity judges.

LogiQ Pryce and DJ Outkast Make It Incredible!

It is said that in collaboration, the nature of art is revealed; this holds true for many successful partnerships.  In the coming together of Logiq Pryce and DJ Outkast aka The Cut Creator, a hit song was not only produced but art in its truest, most brilliant form, was revealed. 

INCREDIBLE, the first single from Logiq’s upcoming The Salute Mixtape Volume 1: Hosted by Walshy Fire, is enjoying two (2) very important firsts.  It is the first time that LogiQ, surprisingly, has produced a song for himself and it is also the first time DJ Outkast is featured on a major record release on iTunes. 

DJ Outkast knew at a very young age that music would be his life.  A native of St. Maarten, he has made his mark throughout the Caribbean, Europe and the US and has worked with a long and impressive list of the biggest names in music, film and entertainment such as Beenie Man, Ludacris, Keyshia Cole, Jr. Gong, Ja Cure, Alison Hinds, T.O.K, Bill Bellamy, Kristin Cavallari, Kid Capri, Rukus, Cut Killer, Jabba; to name a few.  DJ Outkast is signed on and a part of Top Gunners and Shadyville DJ’s along with Shadyville/Aftermath & G Unit.

Always tactical and purposeful in his music collaborations, LogiQ wrote INCREDIBLE in 2011 but failed to release it as he felt the song had to have the right cuts.  It needed to have that old-school hip hop feel.  Without these elements, he theorized the song “not ready”. However, in 2012, he had a moment of clarity and knew instantly that DJ Outkast was the correct fit and could bring the vibe to the song that he was looking for. 

When LogiQ made contact with DJ Outkast to execute the Cuts for the song, he was more than favourable to being a part of the project.  The rest as they say is history. 

Strategic planning, on the part of LogiQ however, was not complete.  When the time came for the track to be mixed and mastered, there was no question that Omari Harrigan of Chosen Sounds, Antigua (with whom LogiQ has worked successfully over the years) would have carried out the job brilliantly. 

INCREDIBLE is a definite ‘must listen-must have’ track and is available for download on iTunes.  Plans to Shoot a Music Video are being finalized.

Hail the Kings on Twitter >>>

LogiQ Pryce: www.twitter.com/logiqpryce

DJ Outkast: www.twitter.com/djoutkast101

New Artist Alert! Tha Vor – Reggae and Hip Hop Combined!

It is a well known fact that Hip Hop is the child of Reggae.  Founded in the 1970’s, the genre celebrated MC’s toasting over the breaks of funk and R&B records.  Toronto’s upcoming artist, Tha Vor, is the epitome of Reggae and Hip Hop combined.

Using his voice to share knowledge about life, the teachings of our ancestors and modern day issues, Tha Vor is not shy when addressing these matters through music.  The artists re-released single “King of Glory” is a perfect example of the artists convictions expressed through song.  Performing to deep bass riddim, the artist chants:  “In the beginning was the WORD / and the WORD was GOD / and the WORD was made flesh / Once him come conquer death now again pon earth / truth manifest / This time every knee a fi bow every tongue confess / Behold in 1780 the sun was darkened and the moon gave not her light….”

Born in Kingston Jamaica, Tha Vor considers his music to be a mission. It is a mission to make sure voices such as Haile Selassie, Marcus Garvey, Public Enemy and other positive influences never fade in the background.  Taking a conscious yet militant stance, the artist steadfastly speaks on the realities of life, his experiences and all that his studies have taught him. It is from these various sources that enable him to stand out in a class of his own.  His music can be recommended to any music lover as it stands the test of time!

Connect on Twitter >>> @THAVOR

  

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Summer Rave with King Veeza Sound!

King Veeza Sound welcomes the summer with their latest mixed CD called Summer Rave!  This is definitely a mix to favourite / bookmark on your computer, and download to your iPod!

This collaborative effort between Bagga Flexx and fellow DJ Swain Dymez presents the best in Dancehall as mixed by 2 experienced DJ's from Toronto!

Catch the rave here:  http://www.mixcloud.com/PrInCeSwAiN/summer-rave-the-dancehall-hip-hop-mixtape-straight-file/

 

Cregis ft. Jesse Royal - Do It All Again

For those of you who have been following @L3Magazine on Twitter, you know that Team L3 is absolutely crazy about Jesse Royal.  The young new artist has hit the Reggae fraternity with several singles that have rocked radio airwaves from Canada to Jamaica to South America to Africa and every point in-between.

Fans can't get enough of the Royally Speaking artist which he can't stop giving us what we ask for:  music! 

His latest release features Cregis, and is a little different in sound.  Different doesn't mean we don't like it, quite the opposite - we LOVE it!  The chune is called "Do It All Again" and was just released today.  It's a Hip Hop driven instrumental, but the essence of Jesse's expression remains the same.  Take a look at the video and let us know what you think.  You can also tweet directly with Jesse here:  @JesseRoyal1 and you can tweet with his manager here:  @kushireggae !

Talk up and join the conversation and let Mr. Royal and his manager know what you think!

Meek Mill Performs in Toronto Plus The Meek Mill Foundation

Since the release of his first single, "Tupac Back" featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill has been one of the hottest artists in the Hip Hop game.  With the heat Meek has been packing, it comes as no surprise that fans in Toronto are demanding a live performance!

Welcoming in Spring, Meek Mill will be performing at the historic Phoenix Concert Theatre in the heart of Toronto (410 Sherbourne Street) on Saturday April 28^th, 2012.  Performing hits such as “Ima Boss,” “Moment for Life,” and his newest release, “Lean With It” fans will experience non-stop excitement!

In addition to topping the Billboard charts, Meek is focused on his career and continuing to give fans music they can use as a soundtrack to their lives.  What’s more, Meek plans to establish the Meek Mill foundation which will mentor young males between the ages of 12-24 on the importance of “Education over Incarceration.” He also plans to collaborate with United Community Action Network and the Lifers of Graterford Prison to address the violence plaguing our cities.