“ANDREENA - NAKED & STRIPPED”

Celebrating the pre-release of her newest album "Naked," Andreena performs at Wrongbar with full live band on Sunday, January 20th 2013 at 8pm EST alongside Sean Leon, Owen "O'Sound" Lee, Never & many other talented opening acts from The Remix Project & more. 

Bio: Pianist, lyrical scribe and songstress, Andreena, is a musical powerhouse. She began her career at the young age of three after her father, also a musician, realized her musical potential. By 2001 she entered the world of female R&B groups as a member of the Canadian trio, X-Quisite, alongside MTV Canada host, Nicole Holness and Universal Motown’s Melanie Fiona. The group earned nominations for the Canadian Urban Music Awards and Juno Awards in 2003. Later Andreena established a solo career, and after releasing her first mix-tape, Ready to Fly in 2009, she signed on as a writer for Universal Music Publishing in 2010.

Today, Andreena records, composes and produces, independently, collaborating with industry veterans such as DMX (Album: Undisputed "Cold World" & "No Love"); among others, she has worked with Drake (The Comeback Season, “Closer”), The Bizness (Chris Brown, “No Bullshit”), Brian Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, “Be Without You”), James Fauntleroy (Jordin Sparks, “No Air”), Kevin McCall (Keri Hilson, “One Night Stand”, Chris Brown “Deuces”) and Needlz (Bruno Mars, “Just The Way You Are”).

Naked marks the re-birth of Andreena, formerly known as “Andreena Mill”, as the musical maven bares all, for more than just the cover of the EP. Now, with a new team, new brand and new music, the future looks promising for Andreena, as she prepares for the debut of her latest album, Naked.

Andreena with special guests Never, Shadrack & Vanessa Lu, Shocka, John River, Dixon, Juvon Taylor, Sean Leon, Owen "O'Sound" Lee, Sola

Hosted By: Marlon Palmer

DJ Lissa Monét & DJ Starven Marvin

Sunday, January 20, 2013.

Wrongbar | 1279 Queen St. W, Toronto | Doors open at 8pm | Tickets are $20 at the door | 19+ Photo ID required.

Stephen Souza Performs with Legends Horace Andy and Brigadier Jerry in New York

New York’s Stephen Souza is a legend in his own right as he is one of the few artists who can say they worked closely with greats such as the Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Brown.  With that legendary status, promoter Queen Doreen and Lady Cynthia didn’t hesitate to add the artist to their show Roots Rock Reggae.

Taking place on Saturday December 1^st, 2012 at the Jamexpol Sports club (3455 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY), the evening features the vocals of living Reggae legends Horace Andy and Brigadier Jerry, as well as supporting artists Peter Sancho, Lady Ali and Gumbae Culture.  Music will be supplied by another living legend, Tony Screw of Downbeat the Ruler.

During rehearsals for the show, Stephen said “to sing with a classic like Horace Andy and Brigadier Jerry is a real honor.  There is nothing like real Roots Reggae so this will be a night of history and one the people won’t soon forget!”

Stephen’s recent releases, “Sounds Explosions” and “That is How Much” have been doing very well with radio programmers around the world.  Closer to home, Ruppie T, Plummie, Super T and Dr. J from WVKR 91.3 FM have all been showing Stephen a lot of support.  “Stephen has been doing his thing for years,” said Ruppie T “and it’s his time now to shine.  He has the voice and the stage presence and he’s one of New York’s best talents.  We wish him the best!”

Stephen’s 2010 Album Revisited, current album Sounds Explosion and single That is How Much are available on iTunes.

Tarrus Riley to Perform in South Florida after Two Years!

Roots Reggae and Award winning singer Tarrus Riley backed by the Black Soil Band will perform Saturday November 3^rd at Outside Club Vault making his performance a first for Floridians in more than two years. 

Riding the international wave of success Tarrus is having with his album, the newly released ‘Mecoustic’ on the Cannon Productions and the Black Soil imprint, the Roots Reggae artist is set to deliver hot new tracks as well as the classics which includes “Marcus Garvey,” “She’s Royal (Mecoustic)” and “System.” These are all hit songs which fans have voted as favourites.

Joining Tarrus on stage is legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser whose catalog includes work with fellow legendary producers Sly and Robbie, super producer Donovan Germaine, as well new talent Sherita Lewis.  In addition, Tarrus will be joined by Duane Stephenson, the prolific Reggae singer whose songs “August Town,” “Cottage in Negril” and “Black Gold” struck chords with listeners worldwide drawing more than a million video views on YouTube.

Wayne Wade, not a newcomer to the industry, is more popularly known for his hit singles “Love You Too Much” and “Lady.”  As a Roots Reggae singer Wayne is most known for his work with producer Yabby You.

“We’re excited about this concert” said Gary from Trilogy Productions.  “Tarrus will be performing with Black Soil Band and fans are excited.”  Dean Fraser adds that South Florida should get ready to “experience a journey of good Reggae music up close and for all to see.”

Tickets are available at various outlets in South Florida (see flyer for details).  Fans and media can stay up to date with Tarrus and his upcoming show by adding his Twitter timeline via @tarrusrileyja.

Canada! The Skrillex Train is Coming!

evenko and Higher Groud are proud to present Skrillex with Pretty Lights, Diplo, Grimes, KOAN Sound et Tokimonsta at the Parterre de l'Île Notre-Dame in Parc Jean-Drapeau on July 15th.

In line with his ongoing attempts to re-imagine the idea of touring and performance, ubiquitous Grammy-winning DJ/producer Skrillex announces a string of Canadian dates featuring some of the most bubbling names in Electronic Dance Music, all of whom will be traveling between cities on a private passenger train. At each stop, a festival event will take place, featuring performances by Skrillex, Pretty Lights, Diplo, Grimes, KOAN Sound and Tokimonsta on multiple stages to crowds in the tens of thousands... 

The Full Flex Express concept is inspired by The Festival Express tour that took place along a similar route in 1970 featuring Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, and The Band. An assertion of the camaraderie and like-mindedness of the performers, this tour is less about practicality than it is simply enjoying the ride. When asked about the run of dates, Skrillex said "we were really inspired when Mumford and Sons and Edward Sharpe and those guys did a train tour. We wanted to do it as well and share this music with people across Canada. Just to do it and have fun".

Audiences will undoubtedly share in the exclusive revelry, much as concert-goers in New York and Los Angeles did earlier this year when Skrillex ambitiously played a series of "takeover" club dates in diminutive venues on both coasts.