Too Many Fans for Gage in Trinidad & Tobago – Police Called – Party Shut Down!

Summer Splash 2015 featuring Dancehall Star Gage was supposed to be the official kickoff to the summer season in for students in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago but instead became pandemonium or fan-demounium resulting in the Police shutting down the event before it could begin.

Scheduled to perform at the Creative Arts Center on Circular Road in San Fernando on

Saturday June 20^th, Gage was contracted by Fire House Promotions to perform for his audience of 500 students, but instead as many as 5,000 people showed up from all over the island.  “It was crazy” said Gage, “when we arrived there were so many fans screaming my name outside that we couldn’t get inside.  It was crazy.”

The Star, whose recent hit songs include “Kitty Kat,” “Put it Yasso,” and “Culu Culu” is known to have millions of fans around the world and across the Caribbean, with a particular concentration in Trinidad.  This performance is the 3^rd time the artist has performed there for the year with each show selling out.

Overwhelmed by the chaos created by the star, San Fernando Police were called in to bring the excessive crowd under control.  Realizing there were too many fans present, the Police department erred on the side of caution and shut down the event before it could begin.  One patron, Dee Dee said “too many people showed up to see Gage and the thing got out of control.”  Not one to disappoint his fans, Gage took photos with fans and promised to return when the promoter rescheduled the show.

No one was injured but the ambulance was called for the promoter who passed out.

Gage returned to Jamaica on Monday June 22^nd, 2015; he artist will perform at Reggae Sumfest on Dancehall Night, Thursday July 16^th, 2015 in Montego Bay at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.

There's an Agent on the Beach in Miami...

Reggae and Dancehall artist Agent is about to hit Miami Beach for a great evening of music and positive vibes.  The artist will be live at Jazid (1342 Washington Ave. Miami) on Sunday July 12^th, 2015 hosted by Lance-O from Kulcha Shok! 

Since the release of his singles “Babylon Vampire,” “Festival” and “Two to Quarrel,” Agent has been steadily increasing his presence on radio airwaves, and now prepares to take the stage so fans can interact with him live!

If you’re in Miami on July 12^th, make sure you pass through.  The video that you see online is nothing compared to the vibes you get live!  3 am is showtime!

For more information see the flyer below or visit http://kulchashok.com/ and tune in to Kulcha Shok radio for updates.  To reach Agent directly, email agent0025@gmail.com.

Here’s a recap of Agent’s music:

Babylon Vampire:

https://app.box.com/s/aq2iwsobz133tjpp1w7m

Two to Quarrel:

https://app.box.com/s/fwdouwapisryiku2bx0xk62meqn514f5

Festival:

https://app.box.com/s/aq2iwsobz133tjpp1w7m

Is Reggae Dead or Dying?

So an argument (meaning a train of thought) is making its’ rounds that Reggae is dying or is dead.  This line of reasoning bothers me for so many reasons; I won’t bother or bore you with my complete line of thought but will summarize like this:  if Reggae is dying, why are there so many new bands entering the Reggae market every day … who are NOT from the Caribbean? 

If Reggae is dying, why do hundreds of thousand even millions of people attend Reggae Festivals / concerts events every year?  If Reggae is dying, why do music video’s in the genre rack up millions of views – most recently the success of MAG!C’s song “Rude?”

If Reggae is dying why is Bob Marley still on the Rolling Stone top 10 list of greatest selling artists of all times (while alive and after he passed)?  Why do tourists from around the world flock to Jamaica to experience the culture (which is definitely a part of the music) and the Bob Marley Museum?

Anyone who says Reggae is dead or dying is trying to feed a machine that doesn’t exist.  Reggae is more alive than any other genre of music.

In comes the musical ting called Reggae Rock Riddim produced by Busy Signal and the team at Turf Music Entertainment!

Using overtones of Country with a sweet piano skank and subtle riddim guitar, Busy and team makes the riddim sing to the point that, as an on air personality, you will want this playing under your voice when you talk to the people.  That’s in addition to you playing all the chunes on the riddim which features:  Mink Jo, Christopher Martin, Jr. Daine, Kananga & Gottyo, Lutan Fyah, Mr. Diamond, RC and Romain Virgo!

Don’t sleep, hesitate, pause or even blink your eye with this riddim; and please, whatever you do, don’t say you didn’t get it!

© Natasha Von Castle 2015

Box.com Link:  https://app.box.com/s/oybgbg6c3ybl0rpumj1lz95kjiw0luyq

Montreal and The #1 Reggae Festival

Montreal and Reggae go hand in hand and there is no other place to get both than the 12^th

annual Montreal International Reggae Festival!  This year they have premium artists who will perform at a premium location for their premium fans.  It just doesn’t get any better than this!

Don’t be the one who has to hear what Beres Hammond did (Friday August 14^th, 2015), or Lady Saw and Emperor Shabba Ranks did (Saturday August 15^th, 2015) or Cocoa Tea did (Sunday August 16^th, 2015) in the news.  Get your tickets today from the comfort of your home / office / car – we’re even available while you’re shopping via www.Ticketpro.ca  (514-790-1111 / 1-866-908-9090)

* Friday: $30 at the door

* Saturday: $65 in advance, $75 at the door

* Sunday: $55 in advance, $70 at the door

* Weekend pass for students: $120 in advance, limited quantities

* Weekend pass: $130 in advance, $160 at the door

* VIP Weekend pass: $300 advance purchase only, limited quantities

#Montreal #Reggae #OldPort #Festival #ShabbaRanks #LadySaw #CocoaTea #BeresHammond #Canada #MIRF2015

P.S.  More artists will be added to the festival lineup soon!

Chinx Posthumously Welcomes You to JFK

Chinx

eOne Music and Four Kings Management have announced the posthumous release of Hip Hop artist Chinx’s nearly co,pleted debut album, Welcome to J.F.K., on August 14^th, 2015.  A new single from the album “On Your Body” (you can listen to the single here.)

As widely reported, the untimely and tragic death of the Queens, NY native last month sent shockwaves throughout the Hip Hop community including his hometown of New York City.

Chinx, an affiliate of French Montana’s Coke Boys, signed to eOne Music in February, 2015 and had been working on his album which was initially planned to be released late 2015.  The record is produced by Lee on the Beats and B Korn of the Amazinz.  Chinx recently said about the album “I’m in a great space creatively, and it’s time to really play.”

Fans will be able to preorder Welcome to J.F.K. on iTunes on July 17^th, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2zrPn64m7c