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

L3 Magazine December, 2013 featuring Bobby Clarke

Creating an empire in media is not an easy feat unless your name is Mr. Bobby Clarke!  CEO of Irie Jam Media Group, Mr. Clarke overseas Radio, special events such as Irie Jamboree and his newest division Signature 78 (where Fashion meets the Islands).  Juggling several hats is not easy, but our front cover feature does it well.  Not only does he service a growing 3 million people of Caribbean decent via radio in the Tri-State area, he is advancing Caribbean culture to corporate America and a major step was holding Irie Jamboree 2013 at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn.  Bobby Clarke’s voice isn’t loud but his presence is!  Read about his empire and how it was built in this fantastic interview! 

Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence speaks to two movers and shakers in Jamaica.  The first is Reggae singer Nature, and the second is beat maker and producer Jay Crazie.  Both personalities speak candidly and openly on what it is to make the music they make from the perspective they make it from. 

Our UK correspondent, Portia Clarke asks a few questions of the sexy Dancehall siren, Denyque whose career is bubbling HOTTT like soup.  Everything from the artists vocal style to her fashion taste is front and center for the world to read. 

For the number of lives he’s touched, and the changes he’s brought to the world, L3 Magazine pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.  Editor in Chief Natasha Von Castle shares a few touching words about the world revolutionary in her editorial, and the L3 Design team accompanies that with a pictorial spread. 

Rounding out our last issue for 2013 is a look at History Miami as covered by Heike Dempster, a fantastic recipe for Rum Cake from Charlotte, Model of the month shot through the lens of Jerome Dupont (of Neu Era Photography), Music Charts (downloads and video), Music Review of the hottest riddims and albums as well as a travel profile on St. Kitts and Nevis. 

All of this and more is available at www.L3Magazine.com!

 

About L3 Magazine: 

L3 Magazine is the #1 Caribbean-Urban monthly Magazine that covers the globe to bring its readers content on Music, Fashion, Entertainment and Technology.  Our publication is trusted as a leading source of information for a monthly average 48,000 readers.  With writers in France, Germany, the Caribbean and North America, our readers receive exclusive industry content first.  Additional divisions include L3 Designs, L3 Radio, and L3 Publicity. 

For advertisement placement in the Magazine or related divisions, contact Rohan ‘Dilinga’ Beckford at 347-370-6829 or email irie.rbeckford@gmail.com

 

King Beenie Man Performing for the Queens of Queen’s, New York!

His latest hit song, “Let’s Go to the Beach” has more than 4 Million views on YouTube, his career span is more than 30 years and he has multiple awards on his mantle including a Grammy.  He’s been featured with Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Sean Paul.  He is Beenie Man and he is the King of the Dancehall.

For all of the Kings fans, the icon will be performing on Saturday May 25^th (2013) at the Casino World Resort in Queen’s for an event called ‘A Night Called Memories’ and memories is exactly what the people will enjoy.  Chunes like “Dog Like We,” “Dude,” “Who Am I” and “Romie” be on deck as well as recent throwback hit chunes like “Rum and Redbull” which was released in 2010.

Having spoken to Beenie many times over the years, I can personally tell you that nothing excites him more than knowing he’s performing for his fans, especially the females.  I know the Queens of Queen’s, New York are going to be out in full to greet their King, Beenie Man.

Details on his performance are on the flyer below.  Make sure you reach!

 

 

From Mingles to Fashion Rave it was an IRIE Weekend!

Very rarely do we find an organization that gives music lovers an opportunity to have a holistic music experience. Usually, fans go to a club or concert, get their music on and go home.  Not so with Irie Jam Media!  This past weekend, fans were treated to music in the Bronx, and a Fashion show in Queen’s using music we know and love!

The IRIE weekend began on Friday at Club Mingles (4012 Boston Rd., Bronx) where the theme ‘Flashback Fridays’ was in full effect and where music fans were treated to a special set by Captain Collin Hines live from Jamaica.

Steering the musical ship, Collin opened with 80's Disco which included “Heart of Glass” by Blondie and moved on to the classic Jacob ‘Killer’ Miller’s “Once Upon a Time.”  The set continued with Shinehead’s “Golden Touch” and reached a climax when chunes from Cham and Wayne Wonder “Joyride” and Tanya Stephens “Yuh Nuh Ready Fih Dis” which had the ladies singing the punch line! Classic!  One couple commented that they hadn’t “heard these songs since my high school days” and it was refreshing to hear them again.

As a compliment to the Captain, Dubb Master Chris touched the wheels of steel and reminded us of why we love 90's music as much as we do. We were also reminded why he has earned the name Dubb Master as he dropped Dennis Brown’s “If You Want Me” which had hands and lighters in the air.  Musical Murdah!  Dubb also touched on popular 90’s riddims effectively putting us in a time warp that we don’t want to leave!

Incorporating the music we love i.e. Reggae and R&B, IRIE Fashion Rave showcased the best in designer fashions from a Caribbean-Urban perspective, while presenting fashion options for hair as well as accessories. This was a compliment which resulted in designers (both Fashion and Hair) receiving orders for product while enticing media for future portfolio spreads.

Hosted by Fluffy Miss Kitty, DJ Roy and Dubb Master Chris, 7 fashion houses presented Fall Ready to wear and couture designs that scored extra points because of their use of color. D’Marsh Couture in particular struck all the right notes with gowns that will make every head turn. Tantrik's swimwear collection also did the same especially for her combined bikini-dress outfits. 

Within the fashion show, music legend Philip Smart was honored (posthumously) with a Lifetime Achievement Award and Eion Ashmore Saunders was honored as a Reggae Soldier.

 

From Mingles Café to the Irie Fashion Rave, this was an IRIE weekend.