I-Octane on the Cover of L3 Magazine. March 2014!

I-Octane Covers the March, 2014 Issue of L3 Magazine

ft. jointpop | Idris Elba | Lady Keyz | Ossie | Music | Beauty and More!

 

The March issue of L3 Magazine is out and features internationally acclaimed superstar

I-Octane on the front cover.  Exclusive to L3 Magazine, I-Octane shares his experiences in making his 2^nd studio album entitled My Journey, including the pressures to keep making hit records.  He also responds to popular commentary about his work ethic, and where he would be without music.

Song River travels to Trinidad & Tobago to speak to the twin republics Rock band jointpop!  It’s hard to believe that Rock comes from the Caribbean, but as far as jointpop’s fans are concerned, they don’t care.  Good music is good music!  So how does a Rock band grow to international status?!  This is a must read on how the band overcame a lot of ‘no’s!’

Most people know Idris Elba for his on screen performances in movies such as Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom, or Heimdell in the movie Thor or as Gordon Jennings in Takers.  Few know that Idris began his career in Entertainment as a professional DJ, and we have his exclusive mix ‘Look with Your Ears’ Vol. 1 which takes fans on a 1 hour musical journey that leaves them wanting more.

Ossie, aka Triple O Productions hails from the UK and is one of the most influential music producers on an international scale.  He is not limited to one genre, and has experienced great success with 2Face Idibia, Beenie Man, Vicky Sola and more.  He proudly represents a growing base of Naija enthusiasts and is at the top of his game.  How does he bridge Dancehall, Pop and African music?  We have the answers!

Rohan Beckford chops up the musical movements of Hip Rock and Dancehall newcomer Lady Keyz, Kay Cunningham has beauty tips and advice, Ali Motamed reviews X-Box One’s Plants v. Zombies Garden Warfare and Ekow Minakow creates African Masks using Lego.  Model of the Month, the true story behind U2’s “No Ordinary Love” and more available at www.L3Magazine.com!

About L3 Magazine:

L3 Magazine is the #1 Caribbean-Urban monthly Magazine that covers the globe to bring its readers content on Music, Fashion, Entertainment and Technology.  Our publication is trusted as a leading source of information for a monthly average 70,000 readers.  With writers in France, Germany, the Caribbean and North America, our readers receive exclusive industry content first.  Additional divisions include L3 Designs, L3 Radio, and L3 Publicity.

L3 Magazine August, 2012 Edition

Team L3 is in festive Olympic spirits this month as we receive news and updates about Caribbean athletes competing at the world’s highest level of competition.  We are pleased to bring our readers some of the best photos that capture the essence and the feel of the Olympics prior to the closing ceremony on Sunday August 12^th, 2012.

Tricia ‘Sparks’ Spence interviews No Maddz, a band from Jamaica, who is a shining success for the world to see and hear.  The group has been together for years, has played and performed in multiple cities, and is one of the few to say they are endorsed by major corporations.  How they achieved success, and their plans for the future is covered.  Did we mention the fact that they have an uncontrollable sense of humour?!

 

Heike Dempster covered Jamaica’s premiere Reggae Festival, Sumfest, 2012.  Reporting on the performances, and including her impressions, Heike gives us a full recap of one of the Caribbean’s best shows, and includes photo highlights such as the Emperor, Shabba Ranks performing as well as Lady Saw being officially crowned Dancehall Queen!

Today’s music has moved far the ‘soul’ it once had until you meet and hear the voice of, Leela James!  L3’s Jennifer Menster sat down with the 2012 Soul Goddess in California just before the release of her tribute album to Etta James.  Leela is fun, playful, few on words but oozing positive and colourful energy that melts the most hardened of hearts.  Having traveled the world with her music, Leela is one trademark we are pleased to present in our folds!

We were on the scene in Japan for Lukie D and Iakopo’s well received performance, hosted by Tokiyas Sound as well as in Toronto for Caribana’s Junior Carnival hosted by Yorkgate Mall in the Jane and Finch Community!

Rounding out the August edition, we tell you why Spike Lee is experiencing a ‘spike’ in popularity, review new music from Kafinal, and Hemphigher Productions as well as take a look at bridesmaids dresses ladies can wear beyond a wedding.  We give you a few reasons to visit Washington DC as well as beauty tips that include baking soda.  All this plus Ms. August, Kristin, shot through the camera lens of our Centrefold editor, Jerome ‘Neu Era’ Dupont.  All this and more available here:  http://bit.ly/S8DIp1

L3 Magazine - March, 2012 Features Kreesha Turner!

Spring is drawing near, and Canada’s leading Caribbean-Urban online publication, L3 Magazine, gives readers insight on artists they will be hearing a lot of for the season!  Readers get up close and personal with Kreesha Turner, Jemere Morgan, Noel Gourdin, Big Red, Mission Catwalk and more!

Canadian and International recording artist Kreesha Turner shares how her new album, Tropic Electric came to fruition, not just from her heart, but with one of the super producers she worked with, The Wizard, as well as recording the album in her native Jamaica.  As Kreesha explains, the ‘vibe has to be right,’ and right it is!

Fast Fact:  Love Kreesha’s hair?!  It’s not a wig, it’s 100% natural!

Although Jemere Morgan is young, he comes from a seasoned stable of musicians, including veteran recording artist Gramps Morgan who happens to be his Dad!  Jemere opens up about his thoughts on being called the ‘Just Beiber’ of the Caribbean, and how he balances school, touring, and being a kid!  The answers from this very mature young man will surprise you, and might just give you a chuckle!

Noel Gourdin’s music can only be described a ‘Soul Movement!’  Marcus Weller sits down with the artist where the two of them chat about the music made by Mr. Gourdin (pronounced Gour-deen), his southern Mississippi roots, and making music with paper and pen – even to this day!

Barbados has always had multi-talented artists, who shine on international stages.  In the case of Big Red, his shine is en route to the status of Alison Hinds!  The young artist is passionate about Soca, creating a method of producing great music and balancing his studies at the University of the West Indies at the same time.  They don’t call him ‘big’ for nothing!  Tricia Spence was rolling with laughter during the interview; it was comedy and music rolled in one!

In Fashion news, Jamaica and the Caribbean are set to welcome Mission Catwalk into their homes via television.  The fashion series has taken designers from across the Caribbean, looking for the next great such as Anya Ayoung Chee!  These designers put their skills to the test with scissors and fabric and we have all the details!

Heike Wollenweber does her first interview and selects Sekhu’s brand of conscious Reggae!  Coming from the Virgin Islands, Sekhu explains his early influences with Reggae music, and what inspires him to record the way he does.  Heike’s travels also give us a first hand account of cruising, and the cruise life.  These are two great features you don’t want to miss!

Additional highlights include music reviews of Madd Spider Productions new riddim, Hot Water, Twelve 9 Records and Dynasty Music’s Kush Morning Riddim, Japans Machaco and her tireless efforts to raise money for Japan’s Tsunami victims who still need help, as well as Damian Marley’s “Affairs of the Heart” music review.  We have the top 20 Digital Downloads, and Rico Vibes top 10 video Countdoen.  Neu Er’as Jerome Dupont will have the world talking because of his photo shoot with Ms. March, Leaje Gonzales!

All of this and more at www.L3Magazine.com on Saturday March 3^rd, 2012!

The Welcome ‘Matte’

The team at L3 Magazine is pleased to announce Mimi Mamichula to the fold as the magazine’s French correspondent!  Mimi is originally from Martinique and currently lives in Paris.  With her degree in Communication, Mimi’s wealth of education and experience makes her the ‘go to’ person in Paris for Caribbean affairs!  Welcome Mimi!