Canada’s Reggae Songstress Ammoye to Open for Sean Paul in London, Ontario!

Canada’s Reggae Songstress Ammoye will perform an opening set just before Sean Paul performs on Friday March 18^th at the London Music Hall.

Ammoye

The two time JUNO Award nominee (2013 and 2014) is well known for her brand of Reggae which fans call ‘love fueled,’ ‘conscious awakening’ and ‘motivational.’  Ammoyes musical mission is to be a Light Worker which forms the foundation from which she creates chart topping music.  Songs such as the socially charged “Shooting” addresses the issue of gun violence, while “Sorry” hears her apologize to her beau for an argument that got out of control.  Both songs have enjoyed extensive radio play in Canada and internationally, and have been included on the artists first official Mixtape entitled Enter the Warrior-ess.  In addition to her Reggae lane, Ammoye’s voice for Dancehall is extra hot and spicy in songs such as “Mad Dem,” “Yuh Nuh Ready” and “Cool and Deadly” which electrify audiences when performed live.

About her upcoming opening performance for Sean Paul, Ammoye said “I can’t wait to take the stage!  This is another opportunity to impress the fans, and impress Sean Paul; this Light Worker is ready!” 

Sean Paul, the Billboard and platinum selling artist will be in Canada as a part of his Full Speed Promo Club Tour.  Stops include Hamilton, Montreal, and Toronto.  All dates are listed on www.allseanpaul.com.

Released November 11^th, 2015, the Enter the Warrior-ess Mixtape is available exclusively on the website www.Ammoye.com, and can be streamed or downloaded for free.  Ammoye recently performed at Roots Canada Headquarters in Toronto as a part of the companies Black History Month celebration.

Connect and stay up to date with Ammoye on Instagram @Ammoye or www.Ammoye.com

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

Sean Paul Talks About Hypocrite!

Hypocrites are always in our midst.  They are the people who pretend to live a good life, pretend to be moral, have principle, or pretend to wish people well, but behind closed doors, they don’t live a good life, they are immoral with no principal and don’t wish people well.  In fact, hypocrites will tell you one thing, but do something else. 

Dancehall has a new anthem where “Hypocrite” are concerned and it comes courtesy of Sean Paul!  Teaming with Andre Gray and his brother Jason Henriques Misik Muzik / Dutty Rock co-production), Dutty Yeah (aka Sean Paul) wastes no time letting you know the movements of a hypocrite.   

Sampling Dancehall legend Bounty Killer who issues a stern warning that ‘nuff gwaan like dem ah friend yuh see,’ the tump of the beat and drum pattern act like a constant knock to your head saying ‘you can’t trust people.’  By the time we get to the 20 second marker, we accept whatever’s coming as truth. 

At 98 BPM Sean Paul sing-jays:  “dem ah nuh yuh friend / dem ah friend enemy / dem ah pose up / but dem ah wanna-be / dem ah gwaan like / dem would deh deh P / anything ah jump off / dem ah fled yuh see / can see dem when dih trouble it ah knock / but dem surface when dih girls dem ah flock / can see dem when yuh pocket turn flat / but dem waan sekkle when dih bank book shat….”  K-A-B-O-O-M!

What true lovers of Dancehall will appreciate is Sean’s return to authentic Dancehall – not a lot of instrumentation, but a lot of drum and 808 kick!  Check the link and make sure you tell SP what you think >>> @duttypaul

Details About the 2015 Grammy Nominees for Reggae Album of the Year!

Reggae and Dancehall are the two most enjoyed genres in the world, and today, the Grammy committee has announced the Nominees for Best Reggae Recording, 2015.

The nominees are:

Ziggy Marley – Fly Rasta

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry – Back At the Controls

Sean Paul – Full Frequency

Shaggy – Out of Many One Music

Sly & Robbie and Spicy Chocolate – The Reggae Power

SOJA – Amid The Noise and the Haste

Ziggy Marley still uses the standard set by his Father, Bob Marley, when it comes to producing good music, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry is not afraid to be himself which comes through in the unique music he makes.  Sean Paul understands the power of a single frequency, not to mention what happens to the masses when they get full frequency (he chose the right title for his album).

Shaggy single handedly brought nations of people together, and the true intentions of his heart were revealed when this album was made.  Not only is he the hardest working man in our business, he is one of the hardest working in music and entertainment, and always creates opportunities for others.  Tessanne is just ONE of many.

Sly & Robbie never cease to amaze with their work ethic and work habits.  They operate as if they have nothing and the project they are working on (currently) means everything to them.  In other words, despite the many Grammy’s they’ve won in the past, despite the amount of world tours they’ve been on, they act as if all of it is happening again, but for the first time.  This is so humbling.

SOJA are the newest kids on the Reggae block!  They are well known on the West Coast of the US, but they are from Arlington, VA, just across the Potomac River.   The amount of their fans is equivalent to the amount of grains of sand found on a beach in Montego Bay … they have a lot!

Good luck to all the nominees!

P.S.  Want to get involved in the Grammy process?!  You can become a voting member; details HERE!

Reggae Radio Syndication - International Playlist!

We have some HOTTT music blazing up the radio airwaves, and nothing makes me happier than playing those chunes for listeners.  What makes this weeks show exceptional is the conversation I had with Dilinga Movements regarding the situation in Ferguson, MO.  Very heated, but a much needed conversation!

Playlist – August 25^th, 2014  - as heard on 95.3 FM in Philadelphia / 1430 AM  / Vybz 103.9 FM / 95.3 FM / 99.3 FM / 91.7 FM / 104.7 FM Ft. Lauderdale and Online via:  www.radioregent.com – Toronto / www.irievibesradiodetroit.com – Detroit / www.daflavaradio.com – Atlanta / www.TonySoul.com - Ft. Lauderdale / www.NoyzRadio.com - New York / www.Reggae4Us.com - The UK / www.reggaeradiovibes.co.uk - The UK / www.siixteen.com - The UK / www.basslinemuzik.com – Tampa / www.buyakaradio.com - Colombia

www.datzhitsradio.com – Boston

Download / Listen Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/listen/56hapz3byhkgpl9/Natasha_Von_Castle_&_Dilinga_Movements_-_The_Music_Connection_-_August_25th,_2014.mp3

Tarrus Riley – 1-2-3 I Love You

Ammoye – Still in Love

Marcia J. Ball – Beautiful Flowers

Kranium – Nobody Has to Know [Bost & Bim Remix]

Tian Winter – I Care for You

Marcia Griffiths ft. Exco Levi – Love is a Treasure

Marcia Griffiths and Natasha Von Castle

Marcia J. Ball – Tell Him

Winsome Benjamin ft. Daddy U-Roy – I Believe

Jemere Morgan – Neighborhood Girl

Stephen Souza – Starting Over

Shaggy ft. Cocoa Tea & Joe – Like Never Before

Maxi Priest – Easy to Love

Chelsea Stewart – Over You

Shaggy ft. Beres Hammond – Fight This Feeling

Honorebel – Welcome to My Life

Buggy Nhakente – Bossman

Stephen Marley ft. Capleton and Sizzla – Rock Stone

Stephen Marley ft. Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley & Spragga Benz – Bongo Nyah

Lauryn Hill – Black Rage

Ammoye – Shooting

Tarrus Riley – Never Leave I

Exco Levi – Ready to Revolute

Sean Paul ft. Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley – Riot

Stephen Marley ft. Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley & Buju Banton – Jah Army

Beres Hammond ft. Delly Ranx – Siren

Bunny Wailer – Cool Runnings

Duane Stephenson – Cool Runnings

Aidonia – 80’s Dancehall

Ward 21 ft. Marcy Chin – Mic Magician

Cee Gee – Over Yah

Iba Mahr – Diamond Sox

Shaka Pow – Best Baby Father

Busy Signal – Gyal Yuh Good

Stylo G – Call Mi Ah Yardie

Wayne Marshall ft. Bunji Garlin – 911 [State of Emergency]

Bunji Garlin – Bless U

Jahmiel – Badness Bring Sufferation

Serocee – Shottaleeni

Sean Paul – Do Di Ting

Beniton the Menace ft. Maxi Priest – Wine Girl

Ammoye ft. Rise Ashen – Mad Dem

Honorebel – Tun Up Di Party

Demarco - Good Book

Demarco – Loyal

Bunji Garlin – Daddy Money

Bunji Garlin ft. Busta Rhymes – Differentology [Remix]

Download / Listen Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/listen/56hapz3byhkgpl9/Natasha_Von_Castle_&_Dilinga_Movements_-_The_Music_Connection_-_August_25th,_2014.mp3

Need Radio Play?!  Send music to natashavoncastle@gmail.com

Italy Reggae and Dancehall Top 20 Charts!

Greetings Friends!

My bredrin Gusma T just released his top 20 Singles and Albums charts for Italy, and '10' is amy new favorite number!  Congrats to Stephen Souza whose brand of Lover's Rock is spreading around the world!

RADIO BASE & CARIBBEAN VIBES RADIO - DJ GUSMA TOP 20 SINGLES

01 - DAMIAN MARLEY - IS IT WORTH IT ? (OVERSTAND ENT.)

02 - CHRONIXX & KABAKA PYRAMID - MI ALRIGHT (CHIMNEY RECORDS)

03 - JAH DAN BLACKAMORE & KABAKA PYRAMID - FOR THE CHILDREN (LUSTRE KINGS)

04 - I-OCTANE &  KYMANI MARLEY - AYAH WI DEH (DJ FRASS RECORDS)

05 - JESSE ROYAL - MODERN DAY JUDAS (OVERSTAND ENT.)

06 - MR VEGAS - READY LONG TIME  (PLATINIUM CAMP RECORDS)

07 - SPICE - SO MI LIKE IT (NOT NICE RECORDS)

08 - CHRONIXX - SPIRULINA (ZINC FENCE RECORDS)

09 - KONSHENS - SUMN DEH (HEAD CONCUSSION RECORDS)

10 - ALKALINE - MOUTH TALK (BLAQK SHEEP MUSIC)

11 - MORGAN HERITAGE - PERFORM AND DONE (SEANI B)

12 - BUGLE - ANOINTED (ADDE / JOHNNY WONDER)

13 - BARRINGTON LEVI - ROSIE (PLATINIUM CAMP RECORDS)

14 - SEAN PAUL ft KONSHENS - WANT DEM ALL (VP RECORDS)

15 - NINJAMAN - JAMAICA TOWN (DOWNSOUND RECORDS)

16 - RAYTED - FORWARD (MARIO C PROD.)

17 - DEMARCO - LOVE YOU WANT LOVE (TECHNIQUES RECORDS)

18 - BEENIE MAN FT. HAKIM - GOOD LOVE REMIX (SMART MOVE PROMOTIONS)

19 - WARD 21 FT. MARCY CHIN & DEEWUNN - MIC MAGICIAN (GERMAICA DIGITAL)

20 - CHAM & DAMIAN MARLEY - FIGHTER (MAD HOUSE RECORDS)

RADIO BASE & CARIBBEAN VIBES RADIO - DJ GUSMA TOP 20 ALBUMS

01 - I-OCTANE - MY JOURNEY (TADS RECORDS/DJ FRASS REC.)

02 - CHRONIXX - DREAD AND TERRIBLE (SPECIAL DELIVERY)

03 - MUNGO'S HIFI - SERIOUS TIME (SCOTCH BONNET RECORDS)

04 - TARRUS RILEY - LOVE SITUATION (JUKE BOXX PRODUCTIONS/CANNON)

05 - SIZZLA - RADICAL (VP RECORDS)

06 - PRESSURE - THE SOUND (I-GRADE RECORDS)

07 - SEAN PAUL - FULL FREQUENCY (ATLANTIC / VP RECORDS)

08 - VARIOUS - RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA 2014 (GREENSLEEVES)

09 - ALBOROSIE - SPECIALIST PRESENTS ALBOROSIE & FRIENDS (GREENSLEEVES)

10 - STEPHEN SOUZA - REGGAE GENTLEMAN (REQUEST IT AGAIN REC.)

11 - THE GREEN - HAWAII 13 (EASY STAR RECORDS)

12 - HORACE ANDY - GET WISE (PRESSURE SOUNDS)

13 - WARD 21 - STILL DISTURBED (GERMAICA DIGITAL)

14 - TASHA T - REAL TALK (RAS VIBE RECORDS)

15 - PERFECT GIDDIMANI - OVER THE TOP (HOUSE OF RIDDIM)

16 - BUGLE - ANOINTED  (DASECA / ZOJAK W.W. )

17 - LUCIANO - THE QABALAH MAN (AL.TA.FA.AN RECORDS)

18 - ZIGGI RECADO - THERAPEUTIC (ZION HIGH PROD.)

19 - LLOYD BROWN - ROOTICAL (ZION HIGH PRODUCTIONS)

20 - SHAGGY - OUT OF MANY ONE MUSIC (RANCH ENTERTAINMENT)

Under Pressure radio show is aired Tuesdays on Radio Base Popolare Network (Italy FM radio) 9 pm GMT and Wednesdays on Caribbean Vibes Radio (USA internet radio)  9pm EST

These TOP 20 charts are printed too!

I'm Going to Party with Sean Paul!

Following the announcement of its first wave of programming unveiled last month, conforming the participation of Marcia Griffiths, Maxi Priest, Sanchez, and Percy Sledge, the Montreal International Reggae Festival is proud to confirm the participation of three other major stars of Jamaican music:  Sean Paul, I-Octane and Demarco!

Collin Demarco Edwards embodies a new era of avant-garde artists combining songwriting, music production, recording and live performance.  Over the past five years, Demarco has delivered a solid string of memorable hits, such as “Duppy Know Who Fih Frighten,” “Fallen Soldiers,” “True Friends” and “Show It.”

For the past 2 years in Jamaica, you can see and hear I-Octane everywhere!  The handsome young singer with the sweet warm voice has been recruited as a spokesperson for Digicel, Busta beverages and Guinness beer.  Discovered by brilliant producer Donovan Germaine (Penthouse Records), I-Octane has been touring constantly on the international circuit since the release of his debut album Crying to the Nation (Tads Records) which fuses Roots Reggae and Dancehall.  Fans look forward to the artist performing hit singles “L.O.V.E. Y.O.U,” “Jah, Jah Warrior,” and “Mama!”  This will be the artists’ first appearance at the Montreal International Reggae Festival and it is one not to be missed!

Headlining the festival this year is none other than Sean Paul!  Saturday evening will experience Full Frequency along the lines of the energy experienced in the artists 6^th syudio album of the same name!  Blending Jamaican and Caribbean culture with a splash of pop, cross over hits such as “Other Side of Love,” “Entertainment” and “Want Dem All” will have fans rocking in unison!  Montreal is about to get LOUD!

In addition to live entertainment, Montreal International Reggae Festival hosts an innovative series of workshops and conferences at O Patro Vys on August 12, 13 and 14.  The programming, complete schedule of events, as well as confirmations of additional performers and headliners will be announced at a press conference on July 14^th, 2014.

For more information about the festival visit www.montrealreggaefest.com, and to order tickets $80 CA for the weekend, advanced via www.ticketpro.ca!

Top Reggae Albums & Singles in Italy!

My good friend Gusma T from Italy has just released the charts for top albums and top singles as voted by the people for the week of March 31st, 2014.  Take a look at how things are looking for the end of March beginning of April >>>

RADIO BASE & CARIBBEAN VIBES RADIO - DJ GUSMA TOP 20 ALBUMS

01 - TARRUS RILEY - LOVE SITUATION (JUKE BOXX PRODUCTIONS/CANNON)

02 - SEAN PAUL - FULL FREQUENCY (ATLANTIC / VP RECORDS)

03 - I-OCTANE - MY JOURNEY (TADS RECORDS/DJ FRASS REC.)

04 - THE GREEN - HAWAII 13 (EASY STAR RECORDS)

05 - SIZZLA - THE MESSIAH (VP RECORDS)

06 - HORACE ANDY - GET WISE (PRESSURE SOUNDS)

07 - SNOOP LION - REINCARNATED (BERTHANE SOUND SYSTEM / RCA)

08 - LUCIANO - THE QABALAH MAN (AL.TA.FA.AN RECORDS)

09 - WARD 21 - STILL DISTURBED (GERMAICA DIGITAL)

10 - PERFECT GIDDIMANI - OVER THE TOP (HOUSE OF RIDDIM)

11 - LLOYD BROWN - ROOTICAL (ZION HIGH PRODUCTIONS)

12 - RICHIE STEVENS - REAL REGGAE MUSIC (POT OF GOLD)

13 - VARIOUS - STRICTLY THE BEST VOL 48 + 49 (VP RECORDS)

14 - TERRY LINEN - WELCOME TO MY WORLD (JOE FRASER / VP RECORDS)

15 - ALBOROSIE - SOUND THE SYSTEM (GREENSLEEVES)

16 - SHAGGY - OUT OF MANY ONE MUSIC (RANCH ENTERTAINMENT)

17 - VARIOUS - REGGAE KULCHA (KULCHA SHOCK MUZIK)

18 - PROTOJE - THE 8 YEAR AFFAIR (DON CORLEON RECORDS)

19 - MORGAN HERITAGE - HERE COME THE KINGS (GEDION MUSIC / VP)

20 - BITTY MC LEAN - THE TAXI SESSIONS (TAXI RECORDS)

RADIO BASE & CARIBBEAN VIBES RADIO - DJ GUSMA TOP 20 SINGLES

01 - JAH DAN BLACKAMORE & KABAKA PYRAMID - FOR THE CHILDREN (LUSTRE KINGS)

02 - CHAM & DAMIAN MARLEY - FIGHTER (MAD HOUSE RECORDS)

03 - SNOOP LION ft IZA LACH - THE GOOD GOOD (BERTHANE SOUND SYSTEM / RCA)

04 - SEAN PAUL ft KONSHENS - WANT DEM ALL (VP RECORDS)

05 - CHRONIXX & KABAKA PYRAMID - MI ALRIGHT (CHIMNEY RECORDS)

06 - NINJAMAN - JAMAICA TOWN (DOWNSOUND RECORDS)

07 - SEAN PAUL & DAMIAN MARLEY - RIOT  (G.Y.I.)

08 - TARRUS RILEY - DEM A WATCH (JUKE BOXX)

09 - ALKALINE - MOUTH TALK (BLAQK SHEEP MUSIC)

10 - BARRINGTON LEVI - ROSIE (PLATINIUM CAMP RECORDS)

11 - I-OCTANE - LOVE YOU LIKE I DO (DJ FRASS RECORDS)

12 - BUGLE - ANOINTED (ADDE / JOHNNY WONDER)

13 - WARD 21 FT. MARCY CHIN & DEEWUNN - MIC MAGICIAN (GERMAICA DIGITAL)

14 - ZIGGY MARLEY & U ROY - FLY RASTA (TUFF GONG INT.)

15 - BLACK UHURU & CHRONIXX - I LOVE KING SELASSIE (KING JAMMY$)

16 - SANCHEZ - HIM BUY YOU A DRINK  (NEW MILLIONAIRE REC.)

17 - BOUNTY KILLER & PATEXX - MI ALRIGHT (21ST HAPILOUS/ADDE PROD.)

18 - MORGAN HERITAGE - PERFORM AND DONE (SEANI B)

19 - IBA MAHR - BABYLON DEBATING (BORN ROLLIN PROD)

20 - MILLION STYLEZ - MISSING YOU  (SPECIAL DELIVERY MUSIC)

Under Pressure radio show is aired Tuesdays on Radio Base Popolare Network (Italy FM radio) 9 pm GMT and Wednesdays on Caribbean Vibes Radio (USA internet radio)  9pm EST