Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar - Don't Wanna Know!

When a song is this hot, you need a red alert emoji!  Maroon 5 has released their newest song "Don't Wanna Know" which features Kendrick Lamar.  This is a first time collaboration between the two, and it's one that I like.

The song, which is about a man who doesn't want to know who the new person is in his ex's life, is simplistically written which hears Adam Levine sing "I don't wanna know / and every time I go out / I hear it from this one / I hear or from that one that you got someone new..."  

There's nothing like seeing your Ex move on with someone else, so Kendrick comes in with 16 bars about screenshots and hashtags, and a reminder that "he's right now but your body's here with me!"

Stream "Don't Wanna Know" on YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxPv8mSTv9U

Connect with Maroon 5 and Kendrick Lamar on Twitter @maroon5 | @kendricklamar

Jah Cure Dials In with "Telephone Love!"

Before you jump to any conclusions, let me tell you that “Telephone Love” is not a cover of the hit single by Shabba Ranks and JC Lodge, BUT, Jah Cure’s song is an original HIT single.

This soon to be certified platinum single by Caribbean standards, combined a few key ingredients to make the song as great as it is.  First, Jah Cure teamed with his own Iyah Cure Records family to get the right sound.  Second, he consulted with his bag of lyrics to create the right word sequence.  Third, he tested the song with a few key DJs, one of which being New York’s infamous Pee-Wee, and voila, we have a hit … which is the first of 3 exclusive singles coming our way!

The artist sings:  “good morning / if you’re not with me then I’m calling / I need to know where you are / I would go anywhere you are / good morning / you know I’m tired of the calling / baby I need you cause I’m morning / right now I’d travel to the stars….”

Musically, you will love the roll of the drum at the intro of the song, the announcement of the horn section, and the sweet flow of the bass.  If you’re into music on a deeper level, you will LOVE the bridge, and you will love the saxophone playing authentic RnB which transitions in to Dubwise.  This record tho … Mercy! 

Family, we have a hit chune.  From Jamaica Avenue in Queens, to Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, to Eglinton Ave West in Toronto, to Askew Rd in London, to every road and avenue in Jamaica and around the world.

Buss the big chune to your friends using the YouTube link below and connect with The Cure on IG / Twitter @therealjahcure!

YouTube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO-ETfEPCWk

Sound System Festival, 2016

It’s the Festival within the Festival!  Calling all Sound Systems and Sound System aficionados … if yuh Love to hear sweet Dubplates beat from a well tuned Sound Machine, you’re going to LOVE this!

Montreal Dancehall teams with Mr. Eric Blagrove and the Montreal International Reggae Festival for Sound System Festival 2016!

Doors open at 5pm and Sounds take the stage at 7pm!  The rest of your #MIRF2016 weekend looks like this:

Friday:

Cocoa Tea (Back by popular demand)

Ammoye

Mel Dube

Chelsea Stewart

Saturday:

Mavado

Vershon

Elephant Man

Spragga Benz

Sielle

Romie Se7en

Olatunji

2i

Sunday:

Barrington Levy

Sanchez

Romain Virgo

Jahmiel

Charlie Chaplin

Josey Wales

Kaisha Lee

Vernon Maytones

Roy Wilkins Park is Jerk Central Thanks to Grace!

Sanneta Myrie

Roy Wilkins Park in Queens will come alive on Sunday July 17^th, 2016 for the 6^th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival!  Mark your calendars and get your tickets early to enjoy the all-day family event.  This years festival organizers are going all out to ensure that no matter who you are and where you’re from, you’ll “get a taste of fun” at the largest Caribbean food festival in the US.

Seasoned Jerk Festival patrons flock to the event every year to enjoy a wide variety of jerk delicacies, the popular Grace Jerk cook-off and culinary demonstrations.  Food network’s Chopped champion Chef Andre Fowles will be one of the chefs appearing in the culinary pavilion along with Miss Jamaica World 2015 Sanneta Myrie!

Andre Fowles

Exco Levi Drives for ‘5’ with Fifth JUNO Award Nomination for Best Reggae Recording!

International recording super star Exco Levi has become synonymous with Reggae in Canada, and thus has enjoyed giving fans quality music that has been appreciated as much on the day of release as its’ appreciated years beyond.  2016 is no different as the artists’ song “Hello Mama” becomes his 5^th song recognized by the JUNO’s with a Best Reggae Recording Nomination.  

Exco Levi

The announcement, made by the JUNO’s organizing body CARAS at a press conference at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on Tuesday February 2^nd, 2016 was a welcome honor to Exco who was in attendance as the nominees were being recognized.  “Every time I release music, it’s an extension of me, and I’m honored to once again be nominated, it’s an honor to see my fellow nominees in this category with me and I’m glad to see Reggae gaining more appreciation in Canada” he said while speaking to media.

2016 marks Exco’s drive for ‘5’ as he not only appreciates his nomination for Best Reggae Recording, but possible 5^th consecutive win in this category.  A win this year will maintain his status with singing legend Anne Murray as most winning artist on a single category.  “Hello Mama” was produced by Silly Walks Discotheque, and featured in the Ram Jam riddim compilation.  Previously, Exco worked with the German producers on the award winning “Storms of Life.”

Exco Levi will be performing at the Tribute to Legends Showcase honoring the music of Bob Marley, Joseph ‘Culture’ Hill, Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown.  The show takes place at the The Opera House (735 Queen St. E.) in Toronto, and is a Jones and Jones Production.  This is the artists’ first Toronto performance since returning from his international tour which concluded in December, 2015.

The 45^th annual JUNO Awards will be held in Calgary, Alberta March 28^th to April 3^rd.  The main awards ceremony takes place at The Scotia Bank Saddledome on Sunday April 3^rd.  The awards will be broadcast live across Canada on CTV, a division of Bell Media.

Fans can listen to the JUNO nominated single here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kgcuznqxh4

For more information about Exco Levi visit www.ExcoLevi.com