Congrats to Exco Levi and Kabaka Pyramid - 2014 Juno Award Winners for Best Reggae Recording!

2014 continues to be an outstanding year for Exco Levi who this evening, March 29^th, 2014 made Canadian history where Reggae is concerned by winning the 2014 Reggae Recording of the Year category, marking 3 consecutive wins.

The only artist to win 3 back to back Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy) for Best Reggae Recording, this accomplishment is shared by his co-performer, Kabaka Pyramid, and producer, Silly Walks Discotheque.  The Awards, held in Winnipeg, Canada, is the 44^th annual production which recognizes the best Canadian talent in a wide range of genres.  Exco’s acceptance speech thanked all who were involved in the songs production, and thanked the great country of Canada who helped him realize his dream of being a recording artist.

Reaction from the international community has been swift as Manager and producer Donovan Germaine, label mate Busy Signal, and backing sound system Rootsman Sound have all expressed congratulatory praise on the win.  Donovan Germaine says “I am very proud of Exco.  He is making good music which the people love … the sky is the limit.”

Exco just completed a West Coast tour of the United States, and will be on tour in Europe in April, 2014.  The artist recently released “Cali Farmer” and “Wadada” which are Dubwise and available for download at the links below.

Stay up to date with all things Exco Levi via Twitter >>> @Excolevi and on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/ExcoLeviMusic

Mediafire Link:  https://www.mediafire.com/folder/lz32jzznhu3nf/Exco_Levi_-_2014_-_Music

Box.com Link:  https://app.box.com/s/31v4vy0wedc24h3a6sb0

Lesson from my Granny...

By example, my Grandmother has been my greatest financial adviser.  Though she was married to my Grandfather who held a well respected and well paying job, Granny always had her own.  Living in the most rural part of Trinidad where running water, electricity and certain needs were scarce, Granny made sure that she fulfilled the needs of local residents.  As one of the few people who had a refrigerator and freezer, she sold ice.  Having one of the biggest lime trees, she sold lime, having corn fields, she sold corn, having chickens, she sold eggs, and even sold friend chicken on the weekends.  As she made her sales (ranging from $0.25 to $1.00), she stored her money in a box … let’s call it a shoe box.  At the end of the week, she gave her grand kids $0.25 for keeping her supplies organized and for doing general work to assist with her business.  At the end of the week Granny had a handsome profit.  By the end of the year, Granny’s shoe box was extremely healthy, causing her to be independent while being married to Granddad. 

Ladies, whatever resources you have around you, combine them with the talents that you have been blessed with and build your financial empire and don’t be shy about it either.  

 

I have been blessed to have incredible women in my life who have set examples that I follow to this day.  I have recently met some phenomenal women who have inspired me using their talents being Dr. Cheryl Hill, Kay Cunningham, Song River, Jenn Menn, Tilsa Wright and so many others.

If you are in Silver Springs Maryland (March 29th, 2014), make sure you attend the Marketplace Meeting conference hosted by Dr. Cheryl Hill.  This event will positively change your life, and will help you synchronize all of the loose ends around you, and channel them in to one direction to make you unstoppable!  I have never given bad advice, and I won’t start now.  Trust me … Dr. Hill will unlock your doors!  #LoveYou!

DJ Norie ~ Mr. Vegas ~ Konshens ~ QQ ~ Kranium ~ Teetimus ~ Zhavea - Anything Goes!

If you’ve listened to DJ Norie’s radio show on Power 105.1 FM, you know that this DJ comes to entertain and give you stress relief for a few hours on a Sunday evening.  If you’ve ever attended his event Anything Goes, you know that it is one of the hottest parties in NYC, and this bash coming up is no exception to Norie’s established rule!

On Thusday March 27^th, 2014, Mr. Vegas, Konshens, QQ, Kranium, Teetimus, Zhavea and more will turn Stage 48 in Manhattan all the way up with nonstop musical excitement!  Not being selfish, DJ Norie wants me to let you know that you and your friends and your friends, friends are welcome to come out and have a GREAT time!

P.S.  Want to know the kind of person you’re partying with?  Click HERE and Tweet there >>> @DJ Norie

 

Reggae Radio Syndication!

Hello Fans!

Here's the playlist and listen / download link for my radio show on Monday!  Thank you to all of you who tuned in.  If you have a request, make sure you email me or Tweet it to me!

P.S.  If you don't have Bitty McLean's album 'The Taxi Sessions,' you HAVE to get it!

Playlist – March 17^th, 2014 heard on 95.3 FM in Philadelphia / 1430 AM  / Vybz 103.9 FM / 95.3 FM / 99.3 FM / 91.7 FM / and Online via:  www.radioregent.com – Toronto / www.irievibesradiodetroit.com – Detroit / www.daflavaradio.com – Atlanta / www.TonySoul.com - Ft. Lauderdale / www.NoyzRadio.com - New York / www.Reggae4Us.com - The UK / www.reggaeradiovibes.co.uk - The UK / www.siixteen.com - The UK / www.basslinemuzik.com – Tampa / www.buyakaradio.com - Colombia

www.datzhitsradio.com – Boston

Blackstreet – Love’s in Need of Love Today

Shauna Dixon – Show You Love

Rihanna – Selfish Girl

Da’Ville – All You Need in a Friend

Kashief Lindo – Try My Love

Sizzla – Give Me a Try

Elle Varner ft. Edley Shine & Sizzla – Refill [Refix]

John Holt – Sweetie Come Brush Me

Kardi Tivali – Let Me Love You

Zoe ft. Prezident Brown – Uptown Top Ranking

Randy valentine – Poor Man’s Loving

Ras Demo ft. Kulcha Ites – Can’t Get Along

Bitty McLean – A Step Closer

Stephen Souza – Is There a Place

Shaggy ft. Cocoa Tea & Joe – Like Never Before

Exco Levi – Sunshine

Shaggy ft. Matthew Schuler – Lovin’ You

Jesse Royal – Greedy Babylon

Bugle – Same Game

Droop Lion – Set Away

Vybrant – Jah, Jah

Busy Signal – Things Like These

Stephen Marley – Bongo Nyah

Dj Bigga Boss – Giddion [Dubplate]

Tifa – I’m Still Standing

D-Major – We Nah Give In

Chantelle Ernandez – Station Identification

Winston Hussey – Your Face Looks Good

Busy Signal – Real Talk

Franz Capone – Pon the iPhone

Kananga – Most High Jah

Lindo P – Contraversy

Super Cat ft. Nicodemus & Jr. Cat – Stabin Cabin

Ninjaman – Murder Them

Little Twitch – Good Work

Anthiny Red Rose – Under Mih Fat Ting

Ward 21 ft. Marcy Chin & Dee Wun – Mic Magician

Cocoa Tea – Sonia Come Back

Danny Blue – Rammer – Shabba Ranks – Caan Dun

Cee Gee – Over Yah

Khago – Touch Affi Mih

Kukudoo ft. Omari – Thank You Jesus

Exco Levi – Can’t Leave Out God

Dark Horse Remix – Katy Perry ft. Khemist [Dennis Blaze Remix]

Stylo G ft. Sister Nancy – Badd

Michie Mee – Bad Gyal Bubble

Beenie Man – What is This

Jahmiel – Badness

Khemist – Mek It Burn [Black Lion Remix]

Razor B – 100 Gyal

Charly Black ft. Fuze, Little Hero & Shakespeare – Stronger We Get

Busy Signal – Bedroom Bully

Red Fox ft. Lisa Viola – Bounce Wid It

QQ – One Drop

Konshens – Stop Sign

Cregis ft. Jr. Cat – Joke Dem Ah Mek

Stylo G – Call Me ah Yardie [Heatwave Remix]

TOK – Boom, Boom

Stylo G – Move Back [Distortion Remix]

Danielle aka D.I ft. Tiana – Want it Up

Chino McGregor – Larger Than Life

Busy Signal ft. Exco Levi – Wicked Evil Man

Gappy Ranks – Free My Chains

Pressure Busspipe – Just Perfect

Capleton – Wah Do Dem

Terror Fabulous – Jah Works

Listen / Download Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/listen/k6umtwj69t4ctay/Natasha_Von_Castle_-_Music_Connection_-_March_17th,_2014.mp3

Email your requests to natashavoncastle@gmail.com | Twitter >>> @NatashaVonC

To the T.O.K.!

Since the release of T.O.K.’s hit single “Shell It Down” produced by Major Lazor, the group has gained a new generation of local fans while reconnecting with their longstanding worldwide fan base.  

T.O.K.

The inaugural Blue Mountain Festival and the Saint International Fashion Face of the Caribbean Model Competition were the perfect kick offs to their hectic 2014 schedule which includes the release of their 5^th studio album, numerous singles plus international and island wide performances.  They have been working hard in the studio with some of the best producers in the industry and those efforts will see the release of singles and videos for “Boom Boom” produced by Black Chiney, “Shuub Out” produced by Birchill Records, “Get Wild” produced by Coppershot, “Diamond and Gold” produced by DJ Frass and “Now That We Found Love” which is a tribute to the late Bunny Rugs of Third World.  Major Lazor is also set to release a new T.O.K. single very soon.  Stay Tuned!

HOTTT On TV … Dear Jesus!

How many times have you been caught in a situation that you regret being in, and the first thing you say is ‘dear Jesus?!’

You wish the Almighty would come down from heaven on high and help you out of whatever situation you are in, but you know that is not going to happen so you resort to prayers, chants, and the listening ear of a ‘friend’ who can’t wait to leak your business the moment they get the chance!

If that describes your situation, or if you like the plot just laid out, you are going to LOVE the television series Dear Jesus! 

Available for view on YouTube, the series is now in its 3^rd season and is centered around the lead character, Mercedes who is a young fashion writer.  In season 1 we learn that she is unceremoniously fired from her job, and she gets home (after being fired), she finds her boyfriend and best friend in bed together.  We, the viewing audience say the words for her … Dear Jesus!

Picking things up in season 3, Mercedes is pregnant, not for her boyfriend, but for another dude from around the way … Oops!

You have got to watch this series.  I promise you won’t be disappointed!  Connect with the crew on Twitter >>> @DearJesusTV and via Facebook >>> www.Facebook.com/DearJesusTV

Take a look at Episode 1 from Season 3 by clicking on the YouTube link!