Morgan Heritage and Patoranking say "Pay Attention!"

GRAMMY award winning super Reggae group keeps making history, and this time they’re doing it in Kenya, Africa!

The billboard chart topping group known for hits “Down By The River,” “She’s Still Loving Me” and “Psalms 23” featuring Buju Banton, teams with Nigerian star and sensation Patoranking with a song that is an ode to the ladies!

Under the philosophy of French philosopher and political activist Simone Weil who once said “attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity,” the comined musical forces deliver the song “Pay Attention.”  The song is the official second single from the highly anticipated Spring 2019 new Morgan Heritage album. "We’ve been working on the new album for almost 2 years and since setting   up our roots in Kenya, we long looked forward to filming a music video there and knew it

would take place on this new album. We didn’t know it would be for a song so emotional that speaks to men and women around the world, who have been through one thing or the next trying to maintain a healthy relationship. Relationship health can easily be lost because we simply didn’t Pay Attention” Mojo Morgan explained, with Gramps Morgan chiming in "Patoranking has been an artist we’ve been following and have loved the progress he’s made in his career over the last 5 years. So while vibing to the track, we knew Pato was the perfect fit. As the songs captures the perfect blend between dancehall music from Jamaica and the Afro-beat sounds from Africa taking the world by storm.”

An all around labor of love, all artists involved gained worldwide success on their own merit, and genuinely enjoy being representatives of each others country, and musical genres.  "It’s truly an honor when we can work with our peers in the music industry around the world and see their professionally first hand. Though he has become a giant of an artist in Nigeria, Pato is extremely humble and while filming the video in Nairobi, Kenya it would seem like we knew each other for years by the way we clicked. We are looking forward to sharing more music from our new album coming later this Spring and hope the world will love the musical journey we will be taking our fans on. Jah Bless!" - Peetah Morgan

Filmed in Nairobi and Masai Mara, Kenya, the video is giving viewers an insight into Brand Kenya

and the Nairobi Experience. Directed by Jordan Hoechlin and Mojo Morgan with production for the video made possible by CTBC Music Group, Island Vibes Coconut Rum, Bonfire Adventures, Onyx Lounge, Tribe Hotel, J Wonder 21, Eden Mara Camp, Village Market, Mario Tours and Roya Entertainment, "Pay Attention" featured four elegant timeless beautiful models provided by an agency owned by supermodel by Ajuma Nasenyana.

L3 Magazine December issue Featuring Morgan Heritage – Lisa Hyper – Elle Tremma!

Grammy Award winning, Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage graces the December,  

L3 Magazine - December, 2017

2017 issue of L3 Magazine.  With their newest album, Avrakedabra nominated for a Grammy, and being one of the most respected names in the business, L3 sat down with Mojo Morgan to talk about career and music.  Riding high from fan response to the album, and fresh off the Wall Street (New York Stock Exchange) Irie Christmas stage, Morgan Heritage gives us Avrakedabra!

Much can be said about Lisa Hyper, but we make no bones that we want you to like her.  Using her voice as one of Jamaica’s Dancehall Stars, Lisa has clearly defined what it means to BOSS Up which also happens to be the title of her new EP.  Lisa drops golden nuggets that all women should hear.  In a quote from the interview she says:

“Some of us, when we’re in an unhealthy relationship, it’s hard for us to Boss up because your mind is not contented – you’re in an unhealthy relationship and you’re easily distracted.  For some of us to be on a path, to accomplish our dreams and our goals, we have to show a man tough love.  If you don’t, they will take advantage of you and derail you from what you’re trying to get done.”

Upcoming singer from Toronto, Elle Tremma takes a serious approach to writing her songs, and the seriousness is based on spirituality.  She has a fantastic personality, the right approach towards music, and a catch-phrase you’ll never forget!  #Spladaps!

Dancehall classes are coming to Simon Fraser University thanks to Mikhail Moore and we have the scoop as well as music charts, new video’s, year round gift giving guide and so much more!

Join us at L3Magazine.com

One Drop Exclusives Vol. 17 from Rico Vibes

One of the most trusted sources on the radio in North America is Rico Vibes.  So trusted is Rico, he frequently receives music before anyone else does.  At the time this mixtape was made (quite a while ago), the songs were exclusive; most have been officially released now.

With that said, there is no one to select One Drop like Rico, so here is One Drop Exclusives Vol 17.  For those of you who enjoy and prefer smooth and mature sounds, this mix is for you.  Hair dresser shops, restaurants, clothing stores and more, hit play … your customers will buy more!

Link Rico on Twitter >>> @RICOVIBES

P.S.  For my colleagues in Baltimore, please stay safe….

Mediafire Link:

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/ud9qwqob4e1ddqv/Rico_Vibes_-_One_Drop_Exclusives_Vol._17.mp3

Box.com Link:  https://app.box.com/s/v6v2zisjfq4edrgtwws4my3dzd80xh8t

Get Ready for The Best of the Best ►►► Shabba Ranks + Spice + Beenie Man + More!

If you’ve never attended a Best of the Best Concert, I hope this email encourages you to change that status!  The energy of thousands of people united in music and surrounded by water is a must have experience – please trust me!

South Florida’s longest running Memorial Weekend concert is held at Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd.) on Sunday May 24^th, 2015.  Produced by Best of the  Best Entertainment, in association with Rockers Entertainment and Massive B, the 100% Caribbean show, celebrating its 9^th year, will once again feature the Best if Reggae, Dancehall and Soca.

The 2015 lineup includes Dancehall Icon, Shabba Ranks, Josey Wales, Capleton, Spice, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Sanchez, Morgan Heritage, Warrior King and many more.  In addition to these premium Dancehall and Reggae artists, Fay Ann Lyons, Kerwin DuBois, Lyrikal and Rupee will represent for the Soca lovers!

Best of the Best tickets are on sale for $49 and VIP / Open Bar tickets are $139.  Both early bird deals end on May 1^st.

The after party will be held at the Iguana Pines in Pembroke Pines (8358 Pines Blvd.).  Music will be provided by Massive B, Foota Hype, Steelie Bashment, Noah Da Powa, Dutty Dex, House Arrest, Barrie Hype and Scotch Bonnet.

Full info is available at www.BestofTheBestConcert.com

For media who would like to attend and need accreditation, please click this link:  http://bit.ly/BOTBMediaApp

Morgan Heritage – Return of the Kings at SOB’s!

Very rarely do we have a group, a Reggae group, open themselves to a hungry audience.  The hunger (which can be described as a yearning to know everything there is to know about a group while they’re performing and beyond the stage), will be fed but the question becomes who is going to feed that hunger:  the group performing or the audience listening.

Morgan Heritage (Lukes, Una, Peetah, Gramps, Memo) took to the stage at SOB’s in Manhattan and fed their hungry audience.  Beginning with fresh greens, Jemere Morgan, son of Gramps Morgan warmed the audience with his hit singles and did so acoustically.  Having heard him on the radio, this change was a refreshing treat.  The audience was more than receptive especially when he hit his current hit song “Neighborhood Girl.”  The audience erupted and sang along with the Junior Morgan which supports the majorities’ opinion that he is the new Prince of Reggae.

Making a grand entrance, including security having to clear a path for them to get on stage (the venue was packed to capacity), Morgan Heritage fed the hungry audience a super-sized main course and dessert.  The crowd enjoyed every morsel, licked their fingers and scraped their plate.  Here’s how MH did it….

Beginning the show with track 7 from their album Here Come the Kings, “Looking For the Roots” and all its’ Roots Reggae greatness set the tone and the pace for the evening.  The group went on to perform “Here Comes the Kings” and “The Perfect Love Song.”  In addition to performing songs from their album, older classics “Don’t Haffi Dread,” “Your Friend” and “She’s Still Loving Me” hit the spot of fans who have been with the group from day one.

Never afraid to tell fans the way it is, Peetah spoke to VP Records asking them to be more supportive of Reggae artists, he spoke to all radio hosts (in particular HOT 97 FM New York), calling on them to support more independent artists as well as more support for Reggae artists and not just Dancehall artists.  Further on in the discussion, Peetah took aim at promoters who produce stage shows without including Reggae artists and only promoting Dancehall artists. 

As a salute to the legends who came before, Peetah explained the relationship between his Father, Denroy Morgan and Toots Hibbert who are brothers, born and raised in the same house.  From that explanation, the group performed “Bam Bam” in a Mento style and also explained that Toots and the Maytals are the ones who began what we know as Reggae.  Nice.

Continuing with a salute to their forefathers, Gramps explained the reason why he loves Shabba as much as he does an gave the audience a DJ freestyle that the audience loved.  You need to hear the icon say “ah meeeeeeeeeeeee man!”  Classic.

Behind the scenes, Shane Brown did a flawless job with the engineering, Destine Xposure did an excellent job with organization, and Irish and Chin did, as they always do, a great job with marketing; perfect team work and an example of the reasons why all are considered to be the best in their field.

Morgan Heritage will be performing in Montreal on August 16^th as a part of the 10^th annual Montreal International Reggae Festival.  For more info, visit www.montrealreggaefest.com.

In the meantime, add the album Here Comes the Kings to your collection.  You won’t be sorry that you did; I guarantee you it will remain on repeat >>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/here-come-the-kings/id645716869

P.S.  No matter where you are in the world, request Morgan Heritage on your favorite radio station, and from your favorite promoter.  This is one of the few groups doing right by the genre!  @morganheritage

Luciano “The Messenger” Closes MIRF’s Milestone Celebration

In preparing for its 10^th anniversary celebration the Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF) is making huge efforts to appease loyal patrons. In so doing MIRF added Luciano to the Sunday night roster at the Old Port of Montreal, where the festivities roll out on August 16, 17 and 18. 

Regrettably, in a surprising message, Takana Zion announced his inability to tour this summer and will not be appearing at MIRF 2013. Previously slated to perform on MIRF’s opening night, Takana Zion will leave no void, as Morgan Heritage, Chris Combette, Inword, Downtown Crew, Brian Art and Hawkeye are scheduled to kick off this significant MIRF staging on Friday August 16.  

The previously announced workshop series will take place on August 14, 15 and 16 at O Patro VYS, 356 Mount Royal E; and admission is free. Workshops will commence on Wednesday, August 14 from 6:00 to 9:00pm with Hélène Lee presenting her film Le Premiere Rasta; discussing ‘The Origins of the Movement”. On August 15 from 6:00 to 9:00pm a second workshop will be led by Roger Steffens with a focus on “The Reggae World - Spreading Out” and on August 16 from 4:00 to 6:00pm Pharaoh Freeman and Hidden Colors will present “Empowering Our People" The value of a powerful self-image. 

Saturday’s formerly released featured artists remain as: Ras Out, Dahlia, Tifa, Mr. Vegas, Kes The Band, Beenie Man and Shaggy; and on Sunday Luciano is back by popular demand. Known also as ‘The Messenger’ Luciano will join the headlining: Jah Cutta, Yellowman, Serani, Alaine, Coco Tea and Freddie McGregor to cap the three days of Reggae revelry. 

Tickets are now on sale at:

Ticketpro.ca Tel: 514-790-1111 or 1-866-908-9090

Wednesday, August 14 – Workshop with Hélène Lee; at O Patro VYS

Free Admission – From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Thursday, August 15 – Workshop with Roger Steffens; at O Patro VYS

Free Admission – From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Friday, August 16 – Workshop with Pharaoh Freeman and Hidden Colors; at O Patro VYS

Free Admission – From 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Friday, August 16

Tickets: $10 Available only at the door

Gates open at 4:00pm Showtime:  5 :00pm to 11 :00pm

Friday August 16 - Sound Clash – at EB Club Lounge

Tickets : $20 in  advance - more at the door

Doors Open at 10 :00pm and sound clash starts at 12 :00am

Saturday, August 17

Tickets $45 in advance; 60$ at the door

Gates Open at 2:00pm; Showtime: 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Saturday August 17 – Official After Party (Venue tbc)

Tickets $10 all night with weekend pass bracelet; $20 in advance and more at the door.

 

Sunday, August 18

Tickets: $45 in advance; 60$ at the door

Gates Open at 2:00pm; Showtime 3:00pm to 11:00pm

 

Weekend Pass

Tickets: $90 in advance; $110 at the door

The Weekend Pass includes all three days at the Old Port of Montreal and a discount at MIRF After Party.

Student Weekend pass 

Tickets: $70 in advance - only with a valid student I.D.  – Limited quantity available only at EB club Lounge.  

VIP Pass

Tickets $250 Available only in advance.

VIP Passes include: All MIRF events that weekend; Sound Clash on Friday night; 3days at the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal; The After-Party on Saturday; A MIRF Souvenir and complimentary rum punch all day at the Old Port of Montreal.

For Information: www.montrealreggaefest.com; MIRF Tel: 514-482-7921 

Doing it Like No Other ►►► Balooba Sound – Music Still Alive!

Greetings!

Italy’s Balooba Sound is doing it like no other with their certified HOTTT new mixtape called Music Still Alive.  The cover and track listing tell you everything you need to know, and the music does the rest!  Download this mix and trust that your iPod, iPad, iPhone, iMe, iYou and every other I (or eye) will not be disappointed!

In the mix and just for you >>> 

SINGLE TRACK: http://www.mediafire.com/?xnc438t5qjdlmub

SPLIT TRACKS: http://www.mediafire.com/?ar5t4nj255jd738 

P.S.  Connect with @BALOOBASOUND on Twitter!

 

 



The Return Riddim Produced by Shane C. Brown

The word ‘return’ has a lot of meaning in the physical and the spiritual, especially where Shane C. Brown is concerned.  In one way, the return marks the return of him as a producer embracing his Reggae Roots; mind you, Shane has always been a strong vocalist for Reggae.  The Return Riddim shows off how deep his return goes.  That’s one. 

The ‘return’ also marks Morgan Heritage coming back to centre stage as a group, and not as individual artists.  The ‘return’ also sees our star Busy Signal back on Jamaican soil … our artist has ‘returned’ back home.  This riddim is significant! 

Musically, Shane’s focus is on the horns as they play a prominent role in this production.  The horns are playing in unison as opposed to a Sax riff ‘here’ and a trumpet riff ‘there.’  This unison is a reflection of the unity the Reggae industry has taken about the music as a whole. 

Moving on, the artistic line up on this riddim is something to celebrate!  Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco with his deeply reflective lyrics, Exco Levi with his metaphor to us not being a cow therefore we cannot be ‘cowed’ down, Romain Virgo who will not forget where he’s coming from and Shereita whose ting ah ‘shot,’ not to mention Yami Bolo, whom we haven’t heard in a while, who will ‘crush the devil.’ 

Morgan Heritage, whose song named the riddim, announces the return of roots and culture, again, this being a reflection of the movement within the Reggae fraternity; and then there’s Busy! 

Busy Signal’s chune “Survival” is a testament to him as a soldier.  Busy has overcome obstacles many thought he wouldn’t or couldn’t.  He faced one of the greatest challenges and he survived.  Busy represents survival, and also represents the ‘return.’ 

P.S.  Busy is home!  Show him some love on Twitter, via email and via bbm.  Catch the links >>>

 

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