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Monday, June 10, 2013

Dancehall Diva Tracey Night on Les Anges de la Téléréalité Season 5




Tracey Night Ignites Dancehall with “Talk The Tings Dem” and Lands the Role of Vocal Coach Les Anges de la Téléréalité on National Station NRJ!


Hardcore Dancehall fans have a new Diva on the Caribbean landscape and she goes by the name of Tracey Night!

Recently released, the single “Talk The Tings Dem” builds on the popular phrase ‘Tun Up’ made popular by Cham and his Wife O, however takes aim at ladies who claim to be in that elite category and are not. In her song Tracey DJ’s “dem ah talk bout dem pum pum tun up and it tun dung / bout yuh man dung ah yard it ah shell dung / nuh call nuh name / mih neva say ah Winsome….” The song was produced by Vexxx Records, and co-produced by Night.

About the rawness of this song Tracey says “Dancehall is a part of our culture. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s also honest! My music stays within the foundation set by the incredible Dancehall Divas before me, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a softer side … I do!”

Catching the attention of the esteemed Alex Cohen who is an award winning movie director, producer, worldwide distributor and writer . Cohen liked what he heard from Tracey and added her to season 5 of Les Anges de la Téléréalité as a vocal coach.

Les Anges de la Téléréalité is a France based reality TV show broadcast on NRJ12, hosted by Fabrice Sopoglian and moderated by Matthieu Delormeau and Jeny Priez (from Miami season). Currently in season 5, the show includes Tracey as she guides aspiring artists in correct techniques when using their voice as an instrument. During the show’s season, Tracey is seen by 25 million viewers. Special guest appearances were made by Kim Kardashian and Kat Von D.

Based in Miami, Florida, Tracey, who also performed under the name TOI, has made an international impression with Radio Jocks for her ‘tell it like it is’ lyrical delivery, as well as her bold approach to co-producing tracks that represent pieces of her personality. Radio host and personality Frazah Clection of Madd Squad Sound says “Tracey brings the raw energy that Dancehall needs right now; both on radio and in the Dancehall itself.”

Tracey’s single, “Talk The Tings Dem” has been released as a promotional single and is widely available for download. The Diva’s plan is to engage fans with select singles while developing projects that showcase her many talents including song-writing and vocal coaching. Balancing her many faces in music, Tracey is a proud ambassador of Dancehall and brings that element to the cross-over market in which she is extremely active.

Fans can stay up to date with Tracey via her micro-blogging site Twitter @traceynight or they can connect visually through her specialty YouTube page www.YouTube.com/TraceyNight




 


Thursday, June 6, 2013

We Are One - Montreal International Reggae Festival at 10!




For Immediate Release
Thursday June 6th, 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 10th 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:  youtu.be/aMwa9hZqJjg?a

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Germany Reggae Radio Playlist – Sound Control – June 5th, 2013

Thank you to our friends Sound Control who program an excellent radio show every week for Reggae fans in Germany!




No. Artist Tune (Album) / Riddim Label / Producer

1. Yellowman - Yellowman Getting Married (Young, Gifted & Yellow) 17 North
Parade
2. Yellowman - Galong Galong Galong (Young, Gifted & Yellow) 17 North
Parade
3. Jah Thomas - Black Star Liner (Stop Yu Loafin) Greensleeves Rec.
4. Scotty - Draw Your Breaks Crystal Rec.
5. Chosen Few ft. Noel Brown - Am I Black Enough Crystal Rec.
6. Dhaima - Ina Jah Children (V/A: The Ladies At Joe Gibbs) 17 North Parade
7. Johnny & The Attractions - Let's Get Together (V/A: Orange Street
Special) Rock A Shacka
8. Azzie Lawrence - Pempelem Caribou
9. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Adjro Mi (The Skeletal Essences Of Afro Funk)
Analog Africa
10. Sattatree - Road To Zion (Human Legalization) One Drop Music
11. Fish + Goat At The Controls - No Man Curse Dub Version (V/A:
Sound'n'Pressure Story) Reggae Archive Rec.
12. Robo Bass HiFi - Nu Danger Dub (V/A: King Size Dub) Echo Beach
13. Umberto Echo - Elevator Dub (Elevator Dubs) Enja
14. Symbiz Sound ft. Teacha Dee - All Alone (One Four Five) Rootdown Rec.
15. Dubblestandart ft. Saria Idana - I'm A Warrior (Woman In Dub) Collision
16. Jaqee - Dance Rootdown Rec.
17. Romain Virgo - No Scary Movie (V/A: Ragga Ragga Ragga 2013)
Greensleeves Rec.
18. Major Lazer ft. T.0.K. - Shell It Down / Bumaye Mad Decent
19. Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal - Watch Out For This (Free The Universe)
Because Music
20. Ronny Trettmann - Bizzinizz 2 (Tanz Auf dem Vulkan) Heckert Empire
21. Tombo - Warm (Eins) Irievibration Rec.
22. Ganjaman - Alle Spielen Mit (Jetzt) MK Zwo
23. Miriam Simone - Dem A Chat Digital B
24. Meta & The Cornerstones - Loneliest People (Ancient Power) Metarize
25. Morgan Heritage - Holla (Here Comes The Kings) VP Rec.
26. Midnite - Dandylion (Be Strong) Fifths Son Rec.
27. The Mighty Abijans - Untamed Swing Bird

Garance Reggae Festival 2013 Unveils Daily Line-up!



Once again the town of Bagnols-sur Cèze will be rocking the Reggae vibe for four days solid. The line-up of the 22nd Garance Reggae Festival is, as always, jam-packed with the very best in Reggae music; pure niceness and unity is the order of the day.

MAIN STAGE :
STEEL PULSE ∞ DUB INC ∞ SIZZLA ∞ KY-MANI MARLEY ∞ INI KAMOZE
∞ BUSY SIGNAL ∞ MICHAEL ROSE feat. SLY & ROBBIE ∞ LEE "SCRATCH" PERRY & OMAR PERRY ∞ ANTHONY B ∞ KONSHENS ∞ SPECIAL JACOB MILLER TRIBUTE SHOW: INNER CIRCLE feat. ADDIS PABLO

CORNELL CAMPBELL  
► JOHN HOLT DON CARLOS ► LLOYD PARKS THE TAMLINS EVERTON BLENDER ► STRANGER COLE NAÂMAN MO KALAMITY TIWONY

DUB STATION CORNER :
CHINESE MAN SOUND SYSTEM
► KING JAMMY'S LIVE SET feat. JOHNNY OSBOURNE & LONE RANGER

JAH SHAKA
►CHANNEL ONE | KILLAMANJARO vs. SOUL STEREO
KING EARTHQUAKE meets IRATION STEPPAS | SALOMON HERITAGE feat. RAS TWEED | BLACKBOARD JUNGLE feat. REALITY SOULJAHS, AFRIKAN SIMBA, CHRISTINE MILLER & DIXIE PEACH
BROTHER CULTURE ∞ UNITONE ∞ T.i.T


Brand new for 2013 : Garance Reggae Festival's opening night will pay tribute to the sound system culture with Chinese Man, inna Sound System stylee, for one night only, at the crucial Dub Station Corner. A Clash of the Titans will face off the legendary jamaican giants Killamanjaro against our own homegrown veterans Soul Stereo. The same evening infront of the main stage, the "Lions Arena" will become the scene of an unforgettable confrontation between 2 heavy-weight UK sound systems, King Earthquake and Iration Steppas !

Festival-goers will be treated to numerous unique and exclusive events and features: A tribute to the late great Jacob Miller by his erstwhile group Inner Circle, accompanied by Addis Pablo - son of the legendary Augustus Pablo; Michael Rose and Sly & Robbie, back together again just like the Black Uhuru days, and the return of his royal highness champion sound-man King Jammy accompanied by the Lone Ranger and the man called Johnny Osbourne !

The Garance Reggae Festival once again putting the heat back in the summer - don't sleep on this - book today!