Alaine Laughton and the Album 10 of Hearts

World
renowned singer and songwriter Alaine talks candidly about her new album 10 of Hearts available on iTunes >>>
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ten-of-hearts/id992983815

Shout
outs go to fans in Kenya who Love Wafula as well as Mwalim Churchill, J. Boog,
Tarrus Riley, Dexta Daps and Dre Island!

Alaine Interview:  http://youtu.be/OD-8Zqdl3AM 

OMI's "Cheerleader" Gets Urban-Pop Remix!

We are officially 3 days away from Best of the Best in Miami, and the Best it will be!  Some of the world’s best performing artists in Reggae and Dancehall will be on the stage performing hit after hit.  On top of the HOTTT artists performing, fans will also hear from HOTTT DJs including the one Massive B!

As a Sound System owner, DJ, Selector, Producer and promoter of good music, it is safe to say that music runs through Massive B’s veins.  Today, Massive B shares a super HOTTT remix of OMI’s “Cheerleader!”  Classified as Urban-Pop, this chune will help your party rock – call it a preview of what you’ll get in Miami … Heat!

Check the links below for the song!

Mediafire Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/listen/tg6b322jwaq63tf/OMI_-_Cheerleader_[Urban_-_Pop_Remix]_-__Massive_B.mp3

Box.com Link:  https://app.box.com/s/nwsmdac3acd9vyqhu4c3u1f98vswr1bn

Orcabessa, Jamaica Now Orcabessa, New York?!

Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and the East coast of the US is celebrating via the Orcabessa Music Festival hosted by Bobby Clarke and Irie Jam Radio!

If you’re not familiar with the Tri-States #1 radio station which sees 2.8 million listeners tune

in to hear their broadcasts, you can get familiar by logging on here:  www.iriejamradio.com.  If you are familiar with the radio station and its’ quality programming, then you know some of the amazing hosts such as Dubb Master Chris and DJ Roy, and you also know that what you get on the radio is a taste of what you get live at the festival!  Oh yes, be prepared for the amazing-ness you are going to experience at Orcabessa!

Artists Sean Paul, Alaine, Freddie McGregor, Tarrus Riley, Dexta Daps, Christopher Martin, Josey Wales and so many others are set to entertain the anticipated 15,000 plus attendees.  Instead of going to Orcabessa, Jamaica, fans can go to Orcabessa in New York and enjoy premium entertainment as only Irie Jam and team can produce.

A few tickets are still available online and select outlets – get yours now!

P.S.  Take a look at Tessanne at last years festival here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbTe91kmVO4

Cinematic Art - Vertigo by Justin 'Jus Bus' Nation!

One of my favorite songs is “Vertigo” and comes from an amazing, and extremely talented multi-medium / media artist, Justin ‘Jus Bus’ Nation!

I posted earlier about the song “Vertigo,” and now I’m going to tell you a little bit about the music video which is a work of art!  Vertigo was shot on location on the twin island nation of  Antigua & Barbuda.  The shoot was in 2014 (good music has no expiry date) during one of the longest dry spells the islands have seen in 2 decades.  Because of this dry spell, shooting became possible in areas that otherwise would not be accessible.

Dried up Potworks Dam and Valley Church Salt Pond exposed parched crack beds – ideal for the video’s treatment.

The director says “our protagonist finds himself miraculously beating the odds in the face of extreme adversity and sees this as a sign that he is destined to continue on to his final destination.  He sets out on a journey ‘of life;’ a journey that takes him in search of his ultimate plateau which still remains only a dream.”

Shot and directed by Lawson Lewis and Anderson Andrew, this is a must see music video.  Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/y8V92Mi-k0g

Video / Film Credits:

Director / Cinematographer / Editor:  Lawson Lewis

Cinematographer:  Anderson Andrew

Grip:  Anderson Edghill and Kiston Browne

Song Producer:  Torsten Stenzel

Guitars:  Roger Massimo

#TourLife - Etana Hits The Road Across the USA!

Etana the Strong One is hitting the road and she’s coming to a city near you!  Having been to several of Etana’s shows, I can tell you that you will be uplifted, empowered and spiritually recharged.

Make sure you see her in one of these cities:

May 9^th Mateel Community Center – Redway, CA  

May 15^th Nuvo Lounge –Raleigh, NC

May 17^th Montego Caribbean Lounge – Virginia Beach, VA

May 20^th Howard Theatre – Washington, DC

May 21^st The Grog Shop – Cleveland Heights, OH

May 22^nd Kola Ultra Lounge – Farmington, MI

May 23^rd The Wild Hare – Chicago, IL

May 24^th The Fine Line Music Café – Minneapolis, MN

May 29^th Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO

May 30^th Cervantes ‘Other Side’ – Denver, CO

June 3^rd The Showbox – Seattle, WA

June 5^th Arcata Theatre Lounge – Arcata, CA

June 6^th Mezzanine – San Francisco, CA

June 7^th Mystic Theatre – Petaluma, CA

June 10^th The Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA

June 11^th The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA

June 12^th The North Park Theatre – San Diego, CA

June 13^th Reggae in the Desert – Las Vegas, NV

June 14^th Livewire – Scottsdale, AZ

June 17^th Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill – Dallas, TX

Gully Bop to Meet and Greet with Canada’s Exco Levi, Nana McLean and Steele!

Jamaica’s Dancehall sensation Gully Bop is enjoying a successful tour in Canada which comes to an end on Saturday May 2^nd, 2015 with his performance at the Oshawa Music Hall (39 King Street East). 

4 time JUNO Award winning artist Exco Levi, JUNO winner and Gospel Recording artist

Nana McLean and 2009 JUNO Award nominee Steele will join JAMBANA™ One World Festival producers Jones & Jones as they host a meet and greet for Gully Bop and confirmed JAMBANA™ artists at famed the Real Jerk (842 Gerrard St. East) on Sunday May 3^rd, 2015!

The meet and greet takes place from 6-8 pm, and takes place in the spirit of welcoming Gully Bop to Canada for the first time, as well as establish unity between genres.

Hosted by Jones & Jones at the Real Jerk, this event is an exclusive with limited invitations.  Real Jerk Manager, Ed Pottinger is delighted to have Jones & Jones join them at the Real Jerk with Reggae and Gospel artists of this caliber. 

Nana McLean, Canada’s Reggae Queen, adds “it’s important to share the good news of a fellow artists success, especially when it’s a first time trip to our beautiful country, and when their story is as inspirational as Gully Bop’s.”  Multi JUNO award nominee Steele adds “it’s nice to get a warm welcome when visiting another country, so that is what we’re doing!”

Media are expected to join the 4 artists on Sunday. 

For additional information about the Gully Bop meet and greet, contact Jones & Jones at 905-452-1911

Lights. Camera. Action. Passports Ready!

No Matter what your occasion, these artists are guaranteed to leave your live show patrons wanting more!  Add them to your next Concert / Stage Show / Festival / Intimate and Interactive Club Event.  Email me for booking contact info natashavoncastle@gmail.com

✔Exco Levi (@Excolevi) – Reggae

✔Ammoye (@AmmoyesMusic) – Lover’s Rock / Reggae / Pop

✔Chelsea Stewart (@cstewartsings) – Lover’s Rock / Jazz / R&B

✔Ikaya (@ikayaofficial) – Reggae / Lover’s Rock / Dancehall

✔Face-T (@facetreggae) – Reggae / Lover’s Rock / Dancehall

All artists can headline a show, or be headline support based on a 45 minute plus set to tracks or band.  Passports are ready for international travel and local dates are welcome!