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Monday, February 25, 2013

It's a Family Affair! Romain Virgo Joins Jukeboxx!




Vikings Production and Shane Brown’s Juke Boxx Production have collaborated their efforts with regards to the management of the singing sensation Romain Virgo.  This move is an integral step in the effort to propel the international career of the rising reggae star to a new level. 

Juke Boxx’s relationship with Romain goes as far back as 2007 when he had his first studio recording experience with Brown while a finalist in the Digicel Rising Stars competition. Their synergy continued in the following years and has produced songs such as “Live mi life”, “I know better” and “Dem a coward.”

“Romain just has that “it” factor that will have crowds all over the world wanting more and that's exactly what this partnership will bring…our aim is to make Romain a reggae superstar and a household name worldwide” said Brown.

Romain has been managed by Vikings Productions since winning the popular talent competition 5 years ago and the team have released two albums in that time, the most recent being “System”.

“Vikings production and Juke Boxx have been working together for years on building Romain’s career . This is just the formality of making the partnership official and showing the focus we both have on taking Romain’s presence internationally to another level” stated Dawin “Vikings” Brown.

Romain is extremely excited about the plans his team have for him and he cannot wait to experience their combined synergy as they all work to making him a stronger and a more rounded artiste.

I believe this is one of the best movements to help my career move forward. Shane’s experience coming together with Vikings experience will only make a much stronger team and I believe it's a true blessing and I cannot wait to hear the plans they’re working on.” said Romain.

Juke Boxx Productions is also responsible for the management of reggae/dancehall superstar Busy Signal. Busy and Romain share a brotherly and musical connection so this will only strengthen the family bond. 

Juke Boxx will also be handling bookings for Romain.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Busy Signal Teams with Digicel Rising Stars Kimanda Cunningham for “Let’s Go!”


VP Records recording artist and award winning Busy Signal teams with Digicel Rising Stars previous contestant, Kimanda Cunningham for the release of the Dancehall song “Let’s Go!”

Recorded at Penthouse Records in Kingston, and produced by Cornelius Dailey a.k.a. Neil Road Crusher, “Let’s Go” highlights the fun that a man and woman have when they come together, and is the first release on the riddim called ‘Single.’

Kimanda was humbled by the opportunity to record with Busy Signal.  “Busy is one of the biggest entertainers we have for the younger generation, so to record with him is a dream come true,” she said via telephone from her personal recording studio.

As for Busy’s thoughts on recording with the upcoming artist he said “Kimanda has a lot of talent, and she’s one of the brightest singers.  It was a joy to work with her!”

Request this song on your favourite radio station and from your favourite radio jock!


About Kimanda:

From humble beginnings singing in the church, to having the attention and eyes of her homeland as she represented her country, the one with the powerful voice, known as Kimanda Cunningham, wins over her audience whenever she performs.

Born in St. Catherine, Portmore, Jamaica, Kimanda remembers singing from a very small age, first for an audience of her family, then for an audience of her church.

Competing on the show Digicel Rising Stars (the equivalent to American Idol), Kimanda received national attention as she competed against thousands of her fellow countrymen for the opportunity to perform, and earn the show’s coveted top prize.  Finishing 6th, Kimanda, as well as her fans were pleased with the results.

Some of Kimanda’s idols include Anita Baker whom she says inspires her lyrical content, Michael Jackson who inspires her performance content, and Whitney Houston who inspired her to share the power in her voice every time she takes the stage.

“Singing is like my heart and without the heart to pump blood through the body, there would be no life.  It’s a precious gift given to me by God, and I will always share it with the world.  Because of this gift, I have a relationship with the audience every time I perform.  They want my energy, and I want their attention.  We work well together!”

Using Reggae, Dancehall and R&B as her musical launch pad, Jamaica’s tough music industry co-signs on Kimanda’s talent as she has worked with greats such as Mafia McKoy (Yengeh, Dark Cloud, Full Size Riddims), award winning artist Busy Signal (Excellence in Music Awards, Youth View Awards and Reggae Music Achievement Awards), and veteran producer DJ Karim (Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Noreaga).

2011 marks the beginning of Kimanda’s career, and proof that she is the little lady with the Powerful voice.

For Management inquiries, e-mailKimanda_music@hotmail.com .  For media inquiries, e-mail L3Publicity@gmail.com.  Get to know Kimanda through her January 2011 Mixtape by clicking here.


  


Monday, January 24, 2011

DJ Karim Presents: Kimanda Cunningham - My Baby!



Team L3 just spent a week in sunny and hot Jamaica, and have sooooo much to share with you!  From new talent, to new music to new information; there is just so much to tell you so I’ll do it by breaking it down into pieces.

Piece number 1 … Kimanda Cunningham!  This is an artist I want you to keep your eye on, and ear open to, as she is a serious talent on her way up. 

You may know her as being a contestant on the show Digicel Rising Stars.  We met up with Kimanda at the studio where she was recording with Busy Signal.  Musically, we’d like to introduce you to Kimanda via DJ Karim’s Sudden Change Riddim.

The name of Kimanda’s chune is “My Baby.”  Pree the lyrics:

“Mih tell him seh mih love him / mih love him / nuh fraid
fih kiss up and hug him / nah mek no girl come take him /
nuh mek no bwoy come violate him / mih rate him / because
the feelings weh mih have fih you / amidst the ups and downs
we ago mek it through … cause baby / yuh mashing up mih
meddy / yuh steering me crazy / please don’t let it go…”

Imagine those words over a nice one drop riddim; a remake of  the Junior Byles classic “Fade Away”!  Kimanda mashes up the riddim bad.

Click on the song title below to download / preview.  Make sure you give us feedback so we can pass it on!