HOTTT New Roots Reggae ►►► Kaisha Lee – Light Shall Rise!

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I cannot contain my excitement when it comes to Kaisha Lee, her music, her expression; her artistry.  I am even more excited to share her newest chune with you, “Light Shall Rise” on the Genzeb Riddim!

Produced by Indie Rootz, Kaisha Lee does to this riddim what Lena Horne does to Jazz … yes, this chune is that good, and it’s for serious Roots Reggae selectors.  The riddim starts with a heavy bass drum that is similar to a chant, then the organ skank kicks in with an easy bubble, then you get the base.  Once that foundation is set, Kaisha Lee comes in with her sweet Jazz-ish flow as she sings:

“My light shall rise / to the sun / like carnations / groundation / purple candle / fire gun / river flows into the sun / sacred mystic creation / after all is said and done / you know the light shall rise …. / They are hiding in religion / dutty john crow division / saying one thing / delivering none / delivering none / after all is said and done / you know my light shall rise….”

 

If you are serious about spreading positive mystic vibrations, and you’re using your iPod / iPad / iPhone / MP3 player and Spotify playlist to do so, this is the song for you!

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Preview / buy the song here:   Apple iTunes

HOTTT New Dancehall ►►► Beenie Man – Me Neva!

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When it comes to Dancehall, and when it comes to delivering HIT records for the Dancehall, there are few artists who come close to the echelon in which King Beenie Man dwells.  One of his latest chunes “Me Neva” is another example of the Kings greatness!

Produced by Lexzona Muzyk, the Koko Riddim has a sweet throwback vibe reminiscent of Dancehall riddims from the 90’s, so imagine Beenie performing these lyrics:  “me / born Outta mih modda belly / neva did that / why in the name of God mih waan head up mih back / caw mih neva eva eva eva eva neva eva do dat / bring Carena come park up / mih have a power jack / gyal ah nyam ah cuch fih get ah pension / like Veronica Campbell yuh firm like a brag / yuh have dih cushion for the pushin / and mih have yuh inna mih sack / like mully mih give yuh one drop ….”  Musical Murdah! 

Giving fans exactly what they expect, Beenie Man doesn’t disappoint as his lyrical delivery is airtight and in sync with the riddim!  On Saturday August 17^th, 2013, he will be the star of the show at the Montreal International Reggae Festival and the ladies couldn’t be happier!  For more information on the event, visit www.montrealreggaefest.com or Tweet with them on Twitter @MTLReggaefest or message them on Facebook >>> https://www.facebook.com/montreal.reggaefest 

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The Heatwave Presents – Truths & Rights Riddim … HOTTT New Remix ►►► Stylo G – Soundbwoy!

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From the time you hear ‘Heatwave Presents,’ you know the remix coming is going to be good, and this remix is no exception!  Working with Stylo G from the UK, Gabriel and crew go to work combining the chune “Soundbwoy” with the Truths and Rights riddim.  Madd!

What you are going to LOVE about this remix is how perfectly Stylo G’s vocals sit on the riddim, as well as the cut outs (sections where the bass drops out) as well as the addition of modern day elements such as sound effects (not the typical).  For true audiophiles, your ears are not playing tricks when you hear sections where it sounds like the riddim is about to double up time wise.  I think this is an ‘on purpose’ tease that is cleverly done to excite the crowd.  Ka-Boom!  Can I also mention that this a murderous Dubplate ready chune?!

Done talking….

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HOTTT Performance Opinion ►►► Jabba, Bobby Konders, King Beenie Man, Elephant Man…!

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We watched the BET Music Awards 2013 with pride as Jabba, Bobby Konders, Dawn Penn and Chaka Demus & Pliers, King Beenie Man and Elephant Man represented our country and genres by rocking the audience and infecting them with the best of our culture.  They didn’t disappoint. 

What the world saw was and is another reason for all award ceremonies to include Reggae (and by extension Dancehall) as a category to their presentation.  Not as a token, but because the people want it and we’ve earned it.

I don’t know the politics as to why Jabba and Bobby were chosen to represent us (and it doesn’t matter), but I assure you, BET got it 100% correct.  What the network did was spotlight 30 plus years of teamwork, music production and event planning Massive B has contributed to our industry.  That contribution deserved to be centre stage.  Their years at HOT 97 FM in New York, the annual, semi-annual and weekly parties they promote; the money they generate for promoters and venues in New York; the opportunities they’ve given and been a part of, from Irie Jam to Platinum Kidz to Steelie Bashment and the list goes on.  For all the artists Massive B has worked with over the years, for all the upcoming DJ’s and sound systems, this duo deserved every minute of spotlight, and let me just say, they should get a little more!

Today, I ask you to reach out to them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give them a genuine salute.  Not because of the hype of the moment, but because of the years of commitment they have given us, unwavering.  Salute them because they were ready when called to camera, lights, action!

Salute Jabba and Bobby and thank you for a job well done.

 

Click on the image to watch the performance

 

 

HOTTT-EST New Dancehall ►►► Jahmiel – Never Give Up!

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Jahmiel has got to be one of the realest artists who is not afraid to straight tell it like it is.  Remember the days when people wouldn’t give you a chance for no reason at all?  Remember the days when people would go around you in a blatant show of disrespect?  Do you even remember the days when people wouldn't put you on, not because you don't have talent but because they wanted to be mean?!  Laugh!

His newest chune “Never Give Up” is an anthem for all the people who struggled to reach where they are, and never gave up.  Consider this to be a celebration when the talented artist sings:  “weh dem ah say now / when I ah rise / man ah rise / and no more tear drop from mama eyes / weh dem ah say now / say we ago dead / look deh we still alive / shock when dem realize / weh dem ah say now / man been through the trial and tribulation / but yuh see we stay strong / weh dem ah say now / never give up pon mih journey ….”  KA-BOOM!

Produced by Young Vibez Productions, Jahmiel neatly lets the world know that no matter what the obstacle, we can’t give up.  You will appreciate the fact that he uses real life examples of how he was rejected and he didn’t give up and look at where he is now.  Make it worse, look at where he’s going … to the top!

Check out the chune via the YouTube video!

Absolute HOTTTT New Reggae ►►► Stephen Souza – Sensi Smoker!

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Without doubt, this new chune from Stephen Souza, “Sensi Smoker” is a hit chune and is one that you will love so much, you'll keep it on repeat! 

Performed to the Sitting and Watching riddim originally produced by Sly & Robbie, Stephen and his team at Request it Again Music added some 2013 tweaks and the result is not 1 but 2 versions of “Sensi Smoker.”  I should add that both versions of the chune mix perfectly with Beres and Shaggy’s “Fight This Feeling” which is also on the same riddim.  

Without apology, Stephen Souza sweetly sings “I smoke my Sensi on the mountain / I smoke my Sensi in the valley / way below / I smoke my Sensi everywhere I go / and what a / sweet sensation / I can / feel the vibration coming on strong / coming on strong ….”

Taking us back to yester-year when artists gave us sweet lyrics at the beginning of a chune, Stephen intro’s by saying ‘run come quick and no play nuh funny trick, cause mih say what mih come to give you is some sweet music!’  The other element you’re going to LOVE about the chune is the drop out mix.  When Stephen is singing the sweetest lyrics, the bass line drops out, then after the point is made, the bass line drops back in! 

So far, Junior Rodigan in Boston, DJ D Vybez in Tampa, Sir Daddy D in the UK, Frazah C-Lection in Toronto, Mr. Muzik in Baltimore, Keith Rowe in New Jersey, Dilinga Movements in New York, Rico Vibes in Atlanta, Danny Pepperseed in the Netherlands, Sound Armada in Germany and Gusma-T in Italy have given full endorsement to this chune making it spread like wildfire!

 



Brand New Music ►►► Rickey Teetz – Poverty Life!

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Rickey Teetz’s name has gained great momentum in Jamaica, and now he’s ready to start the push outside of Jamaica and it’s all because he’s made a decision to leave “Poverty Life!” 

The artist, who originally hails from Montego Bay, Jamaica, decided that better is out there for him and his family.  He didn’t run down fame, he didn’t run down hype, he just worked hard every day and he strived.  His strives led him to the recording studio where, as much as he sings about living the good life, he stays humble by not forgetting where he’s coming from. 

Stepping to the microphone stand with confidence, Rickey Teetz sing-jays:  “mih neva born see no silver or bronze lining / me come see mih family face some hard timing / mih doubt if mih mother ever had a bank book / a whole heap ah days nuh know dih pot cook / but fih dih bread mih neva stop look / me know dih heights ah evil coulda turn ah hot foot / walk wid a sling shot / that road me did not took….”  If nothing else, this chune will make you appreciate Ricky’s honesty.   

Named the 2012 Upcoming Artist of the year by 3B Entertainment, this is an artist to not only keep your eye on, but to support! 

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