How Does I-Octane Handle the Pressures of Making Hit Records?!

I-Octane Covers the March, 2014 Issue of L3 Magazine

ft. jointpop | Idris Elba | Lady Keyz | Ossie | Music | Beauty and More!

The March issue of L3 Magazine is out and features internationally acclaimed superstar

I-Octane on the front cover.  Exclusive to L3 Magazine, I-Octane shares his experiences in making his 2^nd studio album entitled My Journey, including the pressures to keep making hit records.  He also responds to popular commentary about his work ethic, and where he would be without music. 

L3 Magazine - March, 2014

Song River travels to Trinidad & Tobago to speak to the twin republics Rock band jointpop!  It’s hard to believe that Rock comes from the Caribbean, but as far as jointpop’s fans are concerned, they don’t care.  Good music is good music!  So how does a Rock band grow to international status?!  This is a must read on how the band overcame a lot of ‘no’s!’

Most people know Idris Elba for his on screen performances in movies such as Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom, or Heimdell in the movie Thor or as Gordon Jennings in Takers.  Few know that Idris began his career in Entertainment as a professional DJ, and we have his exclusive mix ‘Look with Your Ears’ Vol. 1 which takes fans on a 1 hour musical journey that leaves them wanting more.

Ossie, aka Triple O Productions hails from the UK and is one of the most influential music producers on an international scale.  He is not limited to one genre, and has experienced great success with 2Face Idibia, Beenie Man, Vicky Sola and more.  He proudly represents a growing base of Naija enthusiasts and is at the top of his game.  How does he bridge Dancehall, Pop and African music?  We have the answers!

Rohan Beckford chops up the musical movements of Hip Rock and Dancehall newcomer Lady Keyz, Kay Cunningham has beauty tips and advice, Ali Motamed reviews X-Box One’s Plants v. Zombies Garden Warfare and Ekow Minakow creates African Masks using Lego.  Model of the Month, the true story behind U2’s “No Ordinary Love” and more 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 70,000 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.

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

 

L3 Magazine October ft. Sean Paul ... Dutty Yeah!

Temperatures on the east coast of the United States and Canada are unseasonably high, so to match the unprecedented heat, the team at L3 Magazine decided to feature the hottest Dancehall artist for the October 2013 issue; Sean Paul. 

Speaking exclusively to Natasha Von Castle from his home in Jamaica, Sean shared his views on the industry as a whole, including the number of mainstream artists who are adopting Dancehall and or Dancehall elements in their music.  Sean’s focus is on his new album Full Frequency which is due to be released soon.  Full Frequency is the follow up to Tomahawk Technique, ushering in the ‘TTFF’ era!  Always one to make his views clear, Sean takes the time to correct a mis-quote issued by another media outlet about his views on Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg).  What does the artist really think about Snoop Lion’s album?  

Coming from a sports background, what similarities does Sean find between sports and music?  We get this and more from the artist. 

Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence speaks with one of Reggae’s brightest sensations, Jesse Royal who is also known as the Small Axe.  Not one to give too many interviews, Jesse shares the inspiration for his song “Light Like a Feather’ while sharing his views on the difference between a ‘glamour Ras’ and a real Rasta.  Tounding out the interview, Jesse says that “I work on myself; my mentality, spirituality and physicality. It is all a oneness. From that comes everything else.”  What question did Sparkie ask to promtp this response?! 

Nicholai Khan’s art is 100% inspired by Spirituality, and is very hard to resist when seen online or in person.  Having traveled to 7 continents, visiting as many cultures and learning several spiritual practices, Nicholai explains how he interprets the energy of Bob Marley which became a fan favorite in Queen’s and attracting visitors to ponder the piece’s meaning.  Nicholai says “believe in something so big, and I believe we are all included in that.  The fact of the matter is that even though we are separate, we get to share our universes with each other.” 

Heike Dempster interviews Bahamian artist Motive, while Adrian Daniel, J. Will, Jah Defender and Vicky Sola are additional features.  Our Fashion focus looks at Keith Rowe, DJ of the month is Stephan Mercury and Fanton Mojah has a P.S.A for Jamaica. 

L3’s reliable charts as well as Model of the month are also featured.  All of this and more available in the October issue of L3 Magazine available here:  http://bit.ly/179C5OI

 

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.