I feel like speaking to you in reverse where I give you the
end statement, then I work my way back to the beginning so here goes … Dalton
Harris has the voice of an Angel!
Every generation has a crop of artists that, as soon as you
hear their voice, you just know they will have a successful career (if guided
by the right hands).Donovan Germain,
Bunu, Shane C. Brown and the team at Penthouse records know what they hear in
the voice of Dalton Harris, and now
you will know too!
Originally performed and released in 1988 by Stevie Wonder
as track 2 of his Characters album, the song was a #1 R&B hit.It made his label, Motown very happy, and it
made his fans very happy too.Fast
forward to 2013 and we have Dalton covering the chune in a way that would make Stevie
proud!
For those of you who are particular about the arrangement of
a song, you will like what team Penthouse did, and will appreciate the
structure of the lead guitar as it plays a supporting role to Dalton’s smooth
vocals!If you’re in a mixed format
setting, this song easily mixes with Adult Contemporary, R&B and Jazz!
Broadcasting at 320kbps, catch Dalton Harris and the chune “You
Will Know” at the links below.Make
sure you connect with Team Dalton on Twitter and let him know that you support
the chune and his career >>> @harrisdalton | @PenthouseMuzik | @L3Magazine
If you came up in the era of Sound System culture, you will know that one of the best ways to hear an artist and appreciate their talent is when they perform live (in front of an audience) backed by a Sound System. As simple as this artform looks, it really requires skill. This skill is broken down by the artist in terms of understanding the riddim being run, and being able to ride the riddim using lyrics that fit. To see all of this come together in a venue with hundreds and or thousands of people is nothing short of magical.
Magic comes to live thanks to Irish and Chin who return with an explosive 5th edition of the insanely popular
"REEEWIND & COME AGAIN" on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
Going
down on Veterans Day Weekend inside Amazura entertainment complex, this epic
tribute to sound system/Rub-a-Dub culture will thrill patrons with more than 4
hours of live performances by top Reggae acts on legendary sounds including
King Stur Gav (with URoy), Jah Love (with Ilawi) and King Addies (with Danny
Dread). A tribute to the 80's, artists already confirmed on the line up include
Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy, Charlie Chaplin and General Trees. Irish and
Chin is positioned to make major announcements regarding at least 3-4 first
time heavy hitters pegged for the line up in the coming weeks! This installment
will surely move the massive!
The only
show of its kind in the New York Tri-State area, "REEEWIND" captures
the true essence of an era when sounds ruled the world, paving a way for rising
artists. This historical event will have the industry talking for years to
come. It's been over two years since the last staging of "REEEWIND"
and fans have been anxious for the stellar event's return. "REEEWIND"
shines as one of Irish and Chin's most successful brands, typically attracting
3,000 loyal patrons. Just imagine 7-8 powerhouse artists sharing the mic and
toasting over intense foundation riddims, provided by resident sounds King Stur
Gav, Jah Love and King Addies.
Since
2009, through "REEEWIND," Irish and Chin has been delivering high
caliber Caribbean entertainment. The flagship event has been the platform for
landmark performances from leading acts and sounds such as the late great Sugar
Minott, King Stur Gav, Brigadier Jerry, Barrington Levy, Cocoa Tea, Shabba
Ranks, Admiral Bailey, General Trees, Charlie Chaplin, Frankie Paul, Sanchez,
Flourgan, David Rodigan and more! In fact, "REEEWIND" was the staging
of Sugar Minott's last major performance before passing. Irish and Chin was
humbly honored to have been graced with the presence of such an established artist
and purveyor of the culture.
All
artists booked for "REEEWIND" are looking forward to the experience.
It's just as much of a treat to return down memory lane for the artists as it
is for the fans. Preservation of culture in an ever-changing industry is
essential. While the more seasoned patrons will relive an era from their youth,
new revelers will have a rare opportunity to soak in the nostalgia and
fundamentals of sound system and Dancehall culture. Before dub plates, there
were action packs sessions of sound systems featuring live artists. All in
attendance will get the maximum value for their money. To purchase tickets and
stay abreast of everything "REEEWIND," visit http://www.irishanchin.com.
Here's video and a taste of what fans will hear on November 9th...
As we journey on life’s road, we come to a point where the
fighter in us must come out because if it doesn’t, we are either not going to
get what we want, or we are going to be bullied.Cham
and Jr. Gong make sure that these
circumstances don’t reach their fans by recording this undeniable street heat
chune, “Fighter!”
Produced by Dave
Kelly for Madhouse Records, Mr.
Kelly finds the right notes to get the attention of the youths by introducing
the chune with an electronic sounding base and a militant drum pattern.This is the perfect opening for Cham to
state:“we made it but we did things our
way / gotta give thanks and praises each day / we hustle real hard so we
control our future / tun it up ….”These
words make way for Jr. Gong as he sing-jays:“like a beacon on the mountain / shining through like the rising sun /
so shall it be for the faithful / the ones who never stop till the work is done
/ we grind cause the system / does not favor the common man / but he shall reap
the riches / plentiful like the grains of sand….”
Not stopping there, Cham brings home his point to the chune
by DJ’ing:“we nuh quit when we ah
struggle / man ah fighter from we born / wifey haffi hot so from a hustling we
gone / bruk and touch dih road / me nah come een till dawn / so when me say
‘on’ / yuh betta sen it on / screw the mutha lova’s who use we like a pawn /
it’s all about the money / now ah dat we ah demand / ain’t lookin for no
trouble / but ah years dat ah gwaan / so mek we tun it on….”
The significance of these words is that they are true to
Cham’s heart and career.Going back in
the pages of time, Cham tells us of producers who over looked him as an artist
because his tone was nasal and not like most other artists.Dave Kelly saw the passion in a young 16-17-18
year old Cham and worked with him, and now look at where he is today.The “Fighter” in Cham came out, and still
comes out every time he hits the recording booth and the stage.He fought so the world can know his talent …
the words he DJ’s comes from experience so this record is a special gift from
Cham to fans as he says ‘I understand.’
There is nothing about this chune you
won’t love which is why you’ll have it on repeat from the iPod to the computer
to the car and all other points in between!
Broadcasting in amplified sound, catch Cham and Damian ‘Jr. Gong’
Marley and the chune “Fighter”
produced by Dave Kelly for Madhouse Records at the YouTube link
below.Make sure you Tweet the team when
you listen to the chune >>> @thecham | @madhouserecs | @damianmarley | @L3Magazine
P.S.Catch Cham speak
exclusively to Rico Vibes tonight (Tuesday October 1st, 2013) at 9pm EST on New Music Tuesday’s via www.daflavaradio.com!You can also tweet Rico @RICOVIBES
If you are a lover of music who appreciates mixed formats such as R&B, Jazz and Reggae, then this brand new chune from Raging Fyah will not only make you happy, it will make
you VERY happy!
Performing since 2006, the band Raging Fyah has come to be
known as one of the best for vocals and song composition, especially the recent
hit “World Crisis” which was recorded in 2010.That chune established the group as being unafraid to make social commentary
on the state of the world; that was 2010.Today in 2013, the band releases the love song “First Love” which marks another hit record for the band.
Using a smooth groove that sounds R&B, Raging Fyah
sings:“I’ve been there before, I’ve
seen many doors / close and now / it’s like I walked out of heaven / Jah knows
how I’m feeling / you didn’t want me to go now / the tears slowly flowed / and
now that I’m searching / It’s you that I’m seeking / I have to find my way / back
to my first Love….”Musical Murdah!
So beautiful is this chune, you can easily mix this with
Anita Baker or The Commodores, or even Robert Glasper if you’re in the Jazz
lane.This is also a GREAT chune to add
to your Quiet Storm style mixed CD for Lover’s.Showing musical maturity and dexterity, Raging Fyah knocks this song out
the park!
Broadcasting in amplified sound, catch Raging Fyah and the chune “First
Love” at the link below.You can
also connect with team Raging Fyah on Twitter @RagingFyah | www.Facebook.com/RagingFyah
| @L3Magazine!
Fast Fact:So good is the riddim for “World Crisis,” Richie Spice performed
on it and made the song “Black Woman.”He included the chune on his album Book of Job!
Exclusive today in Natasha's Music Box is info on the latest single from Ira Losco called "Me Luv U Long Time!" Hailing from the UK, we were introduced to Ira from our friends at Jagged House and Alam Records. Thanks guys!
Ira Losco, the stunning Pop artist, has just released the
video, accompanying the third single "Me Luv u Long Time" from her
latest album "The Fire." A favorite amongst her fans, the song has
already hit the number 1 spot on the local radio waves and PRS charts.
The video which was
directed and produced by 'The Bigger Picture” was shot in two days. It depicts
Ira Losco alongside an older version of herself, where they’re both dressed in
the same attire, possibly suggesting that they are the same person. This is
complimented with another scene where she finds herself in a burlesque-styled
banquet, surrounded by guests who are acting over friendly. One particular
scene, which is very artistic, is where the director plays with the use of
light vs. shadow as well as whites vs. blacks, reminiscent of the underlying
two tone Ska feel of the song. This is mostly evident in the dub step breakdown
part of the song.
'Me Luv
U Long Time' is the 3rd music video for Ira Losco from her latest album, which
has maintained the no.1 spot for 11 consecutive weeks on I tunes Malta followed
by Adele and Coldplay.
With already two previous
singles“ What I’d Give” and “ The
Person I Am” topping the radio charts and the latest single “ Me Luv U Long
Time “ maintaining a no.1 spot on radios for the 2nd consecutive
week, The Fire” is undoubtedly turning out to be her best album to date.
“Writing this album was like a
release. There was so much I wanted to say and experiment with. I had no
inhibitions and I wanted to bare my soul without setting any parameters. Many a
time artists find them selves constrained through a genre because their music
is pigeon holed. ” Said Ira Losco
Performing in 15 different countries
around the world, with over 20 music awards under her belt, remembered mostly
for her outstanding performance at The Isle of MTV and a close win with her 2nd
placing in Eurovision, Ira Losco has been Malta’s leading female artist for the
last decade.
Her latest album “ The Fire” can be
purchased from all digital portals around the world. Fans are asked to visit
Ira Losco’s popular You Tube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/IraLosco
- and face book fan page – https://www.facebook.com/iraloscofanpage
where they can find more info about the artist and current news.
Zion High Productions, a premiere US-based conscious roots reggae imprint, reaches across
the ocean for a genuinely Rootical album release from the veteran Reggae
vocalist, Lloyd Brown. ‘What You Sow’, the album’s first
single, elaborates on the dub one drop while Brown cleverly emphasizes the
dub delay with lyrics just a step behind the beat. This, Brown's 17th album
to hit the world stage, is a defining moment in his storied career over three
decades. Drawing directly from UK lovers reggae, the timelessly popular
Virgin Islands roots and foundation Jamaican dub rockers vibes, Rootical can
rightly claim legitimate roots in each of these genres. Rootical will
be released October 1st on iTunes, October
8th on CD and all digital vendors.
Backed
by the Zion I Kings production
team (Laurent ‘Tippy’ Alfred, Andrew
‘Moon’ Bain and Jah David), each of the 13 tracks are rooted in ZHP’s
signature recording, mixing and mastering values as heard on critically
acclaimed projects earlier this year from Cornel Campbell and General Jah
Mikey. While the root of the album is conscious reggae, Lloyd Brown finds
fertile ground within a world of music to nurture an organic and dynamic
listening experience. Rootical is distributed by A-Train Entertainment.
One of Reggae’s most recognized and
legendary groups, Third World will perform 2 exclusive dates in Canada.
On Friday September 27th they will be at the
Corona Theatre Virgin Mobile in Montreal and on Saturday
September 28th they will be at the Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto!
With a history of classic performances
under their belt, and a catalog to match, Third World is one of the most
respected and enjoyed groups whose performances include Reggae, Soul, Funk and
Disco attracting 4 generations of fans to hear them perform.
On Friday September 27th, 2013, the
group will be at the Corona Theatre Virgin
Mobile in Montreal (2490 Notre-Dame West) as part of the Pop Montreal Festival for
an evening with billboard charted hits that include “Now That We’ve Found
Love,” “96 Degrees” and “Try Jah Love”.Montreal
has had a special for Love for the group as demonstrated in 2011 when they received
a Lifetime achievement award from the Montreal International Reggae Festival
presented by Howard ‘Stretch’ Carr from CKUT 90.3 FM.“Third World” has always been a fantastic
group to watch perform” said Stretch “and they know how to put on a very good
show. I’m looking
forward to this one!”
Not ones to perform in one city and leave a country, Third World will also be performing
at the Small World Music Festival being held on Saturday
September 27th, 2013 at the Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto.Representing Jamaica and the Caribbean, Third
World will be performing with artists from India, Poland and Colombia amongst a
series of other nations.This free event
has been designed to attract thousands. One fan, Renee recently wrote on
the groups Facebook wall
“can’t wait to see Third World in Toronto!”
Founded in 1973, Third World is one of
the most celebrated groups from the Caribbean including 10 Grammy
nominations.They have released over 30
albums including their latest 2010 release of Patriots which features
collaborations with Damian & Stephen Marley, Tessanne Chin, as well as the
late great Gregory Isaccs to name a few.The group regularly tours, and Stephan ‘Cat’ Coore represented for Third
World at the National Black Arts Association on September 14th, 2013 in
Atlanta, Georgia where they were honored for their contribution to the arts.
For more information about Third World, media and fans can visit their
Facebook Page:
www.Facebook.com/ThirdWorld or
they can follow them on Twitter at
@ThirdWorldBand
