Ricardo Clarke Nominated for Bahamian Icon Award

Ricardo Clarke has been nominated in the 2013 Bahamian Icon Awards. The reggae artist and youth development advocate, known for his school tours promoting positive messages, is a well deserved nominee in the entertainment category.

Clarke released his third album “The Uprising Vol 3: Don’t Count Me Out” this year and has enjoyed local and international success with hit singles like “Not Settling,” “Wasting No Time” and the title song off his current album “Don’t Count Me Out” as well as the follow up “For A Reason.”

Clarke has embarked on a journey of spreading positivity and promoting upliftment, realization of potential, youth support, love and faith.

About his nomination Clarke says, “I am especially honored and humbled that such a great organization, recognizing excellence in varying fields, would acknowledge my efforts. I am thrilled by the nomination but more importantly do hope that this provides inspiration to persons in pursuit of their passion.”

The Bahamian Icon Awards will take place on July 13, 2013 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in Nassau, Bahamas.

About the Bahamian Icon Awards:

The Bahamian Icon Awards celebrates greatness. The award recognizes Bahamian Citizens who have exemplified the best intentions of the Bahamian Spirit; that of excellence and achievement. Not only that, it is the defining standard by which these attributes are measured in The Bahamas and is an opportunity to create visible heroes and role models in the community while at the same time saluting those among us who have taken up the challenge to achieve greatness.

L3 Magazine April, 2013 ft. Snoop Lion!

April marks the arrival of Spring, and just as there’s a season change, there’s a change with Snoop Dogg who now goes by the name of Snoop Lion. 

Interviewed by L3’s Natasha Von Castle, Snoop Lion speaks candidly about his conversion to Rastafari and how that conversion is now influencing his music.  In addition to the question of what it’s like for an American to perform with the Patois dialect, Natasha also asks Snoop if there’s an ulterior motive with Mind Gardens.  His answer might surprise readers.

As an artist representing the West Coast of the United States, Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence  sits down with Jah Sun in Jamaica to talk about his career, and the success he’s had as a Reggae artist, especially in the realm of publishing.  Similar to Snoop Lion, Jah Sun speaks on the incredible influence of Bob Marley on him as a person, and the music he creates.

Honoring one of Jamaica’s Dancehall legends, Pia Jordine speaks to Burro Banton on his long standing career, as well as the countless artists he’s influenced and who have patterned his style of lyrical delivery.  Dancehall aficionados will want to hear the latest from the living legend.

Rounding out our interviews, Heike Dempster speaks to Bahamas own Ricardo Clarke who shares what it is to be in the business of musical ministry.  The artist also shares the impact of his catch phrase ‘Don’t Count Me Out.’

Product reviews include Tre Semme’s Keratin line which according to Jennifer Menster works well with all hair types, Mr. April is Toronto’s top model and artist Raphael, and recipes from Tambou designed for strict vegans that can be enjoyed by all as well as music charts and more.

The April issue of L3 Magazine is now available at www.L3Magazine.com!

Ricardo Clarke Returns With New Single and Album

Reggae artist Ricardo Clarke is back with a brand new album and a new single with “Don’t Count Me Out.” The album(Uprising Vol 3: Don't Count Me Out" will be released digitally on 3-13-13, followed by the release in stores on April 9th 2013.

Ricardo Clarke burst on the international scene in 2009 with “Not Settling” and has followed up with a lot of great reggae music. Amongst other awards, Clarke won Recording of the Year at the prestigious Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards, a show that has been in existence for 14 years. 

Recently, Clarke has been working with reggae labels and producers in London, UK, such as Lockdown Productions and Tippie Irie, who featured Clarke on two albums released in 2012. French labels Dub Akom Flash Hit Records and Rise and Shine Band released five albums featuring Clarke.

Clarke, who has shared stages with major acts such as Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley and Grammy award winner Kierra "KiKi" Sheard, is invested in his community. His willingness to deposit into the lives of young people led him to create the "Wasting No Time" School Campaign, which encouraged all to "never settle" in academics and reinforced the importance of using time wisely in school. So far, the campaign has reached over 50 schools throughout the Bahamas, affecting the lives of 15,000 students and Clarke is determined to continue his efforts.

The artiste is a sought after speaker at schools, colleges, conferences and workshops and has been involved in numerous philanthropic and charitable efforts, namely the fight against breast cancer, with his support of the Bahamian organization Sister/Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.

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