Lionel Richie and CeeLo Green on Tour!

Yesterday we told you about CeeLo Green leaving NBC’s The Voice, and mentioned that he has a tour coming with Lionel Richie … well, proving my information accurate, here are the tour dates for CeeLo as he joins Lionel Richie on the All The Hits All Night Long Tour!

Multi-platinum selling artist, five-time Grammy winner and music icon, Lionel Richie, announced the extension of his worldwide "All The Hits All Night Long” tour today, traveling through North America this summer with special guest CeeLo Green. Promoted exclusively by Live Nation, the tour has sold out across the globe in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East. Richie will kick off the hit-filled shows, featuring songs from the Commodores to today, this summer on Thursday, May 29 at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. More information can be found at www.lionelrichie.com.

Lionel Richie is teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity to offer fans some of the best seats in the house to benefit important charitable causes, available exclusively at www.ticketsforcharity.com.

“I’m so lucky to have the collection of songs that I can play for my fans, it becomes a giant sing-along most nights,” said Lionel. “People always ask me ‘what are you going to sing tonight Lionel?” and I always laugh and reply, “what are YOU going to sing tonight?”

Richie’s last album, Tuskegee, reached the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 after its March 12, 2012 release. Tuskegee was certified platinum on May 3, 2012 after selling one million units in the United States. Overall, Lionel has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

All dates and venues below subject to change:

5/29/2014	Vancouver, BC	Pepsi Live At Rogers Arena (on sale February 21)
5/30/2014	Seattle, WA	KeyArena (on sale February 24)
6/1/2014	Concord, CA	Concord Pavilion (on sale February 21)
6/3/2014	Anaheim, CA	Honda Center (on sale February 21)
6/6/2014	Las Vegas, NV	Mandalay Bay Events Center (on sale February 21)
6/7/2014	Chula Vista, CA	Sleep Train Amphitheatre (on sale February 22)
6/8/2014	Phoenix, AZ	Ak-Chin Pavilion (on sale February 21)
6/10/2014	Salt Lake City, UT	USANA Amphitheatre (on sale February 21)
6/11/2014	Denver, CO	Red Rocks Amphitheatre (on sale February 21)
6/15/2014	Chicago, IL	First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (on sale February 22)
6/17/2014	Louisville, KY	KFC Yum! Center (on sale February 22)
6/18/2014	Memphis, TN	FedEx Forum (on sale February 21)
6/20/2014	Detroit, MI	DTE Energy Music Theatre (on sale February 22)
6/21/2014	Cleveland, OH	Blossom Music Center (on sale February 22)
6/22/2014	Cincinnati, OH	Riverbend Music Center (on sale February 22)
6/24/2014	Boston, MA	Xfinity Center (on sale February 21)
6/25/2014	Wantagh, NY	Nikon At Jones Beach Theater (on sale February 22)
6/27/2014	Holmdel, NJ	PNC Bank Arts Center (on sale February 22)
7/7/2014	Atlanta, GA	Chastain Park Amphitheatre**
7/10/2014	Austin, TX	Austin360 Amphitheater (on sale February 22)
7/11/2014	Dallas, TX	Gexa Energy Pavilion (on sale February 28)
7/12/2014	Houston, TX	Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (on sale February 22)
7/14/2014	Tampa, FL	MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (on sale February 21)
7/15/2014	West Palm Beach, FL	Cruzan Amphitheater (on sale February 21)
7/17/2014	Charlotte, NC	PNC Music Pavilion (on sale February 22)
7/19/2014	Raleigh, NC	Walnut Creek Amphitheatre (on sale February 22)
7/21/2014	Washington, DC	Wolftrap (on sale March 29)
7/22/2014	Washington, DC	Wolftrap (on sale March 29)
7/23/2014	Philadelphia, PA	Susquehanna Bank Center (on sale February 22)
7/25/2014	Saratoga Springs, NY	Saratoga Performing Arts Center (on sale February 21)
7/26/2014	Uncasville, CT	Mohegan Sun Arena (on sale February 21)
7/28/2014	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre (on sale February 22)
7/30/2014	Toronto, ON	Molson Canadian Amphitheatre (on sale February 21)
7/31/2014	London, ON	Budweiser Gardens (on sale February 21)
8/2/2014	Bethel, NY	Bethel Woods Center For The Arts (on sale February 22)

Reggae Radio Playlist - Syndication!

Another great show with amazing vibes!

Playlist – February 17^th, 2014 heard on 95.3 FM in Philadelphia / 1430 AM  / Vybz 103.9 FM / 95.3 FM / 99.3 FM / 91.7 FM / 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

Listen to / Download this show here:  http://www.mediafire.com/listen/sm277kjjpic88a9/Natasha_Von_Castle_-_The_Music_Connection_-_February_17th,_2014.mp3

Gappy Ranks ft. Denyque – First Sight 

Junie Platinum aka Lady Junie

Chantelle Ernandez – Selfish Love

Nikki Burt – All in the Name of Love

Bee Gees – Inside Out

Winsome Benjamin – How Deep is Your Love

Leela James – Loving You More

Kardi Tivali – Shall Eat Bread

Vicky Sola – OMG

Mariah Carey – Your Mine (Eternal)

Mariah Carey ft. Trey Songz – Your Mine (Eternal)

DMajor – Let Her Go

Stephen Marley ft. Black Thought – Thorn or a Rose

Jah Vinci – Something About Your Love

Sincere Grant – Sincerely Yours

Ledisi – I Blame You

Kranium ft. Chris Brown – Nobody Has to Know [Remix]

Ms. Paige – Loving You

Nikki – What They Gonna Do

Shauna – Show You Love

Errol Bonnick – Joy of My Life

Jah Walton – All Kinda People inna Dance

Lady Ann – Informer

Lady Junie / Junie Platinum – Nah Deh Wid You

Lady Junie / Junie Platinum – Tell You What Police Can Do

Shelly Thunder – Sting Me Ah Sting

Junie Ranks – Ready Fih Buss Out

Sister Nancy – Bam Bam

Stylo G ft. Sister Nancy – Badd

Aidonia – One Voice

Shinehead – Ruff and Rugged

Tenor Saw – Golden Hen

Ward 21 ft. Marcy Chin & Dee Wun – Mic Magician

Lady Flame [No stress Dubplate]

Lady G – Ease Off Breeze Off

Busy Signal – Bedroom Bully

Cregis ft. Junior Cat – Joke Dem Ah Mek

Khago – Touch Affa Me

Exco Levi – Can’t Leave Out God

Kukoodoo ft. Omari – Thank You Jesus

Tafari ft. Nyla – I Want You

Alexander Star – Designated Driva

Dynamq – Absolutely

Maverick – She Like It

Tune in Crew – Tous Dehors

Busy Signal – Bumaye
Shurwayne Winchester – Ting Down Deh

Stylo G – Move Back

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Spike Lee Wants You if Are you an R&B or Rap Artist!

Spike Lee wants to include your music in his new Kickstarter Joint - DA SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS.  The Veteran film maker is now accepting submissions for ONLY R&B and Rap songs by Independent/Unsigned Artists. The music is inconsequential to the subject matter of the film. 

You can send in your music to bloodofjesus[at]gmail[dot]com. We are ONLY accepting mp3 files. NO SAMPLES. In your email you MUST provide the following information in the same format as it appears below or your submission will not be accepted. (We will not confirm receipt of submissions.)

GENRE:
ARTIST NAME:
SONG TITLE:
LYRICS BY:
MUSIC BY:
PRODUCED BY:
PUBLISHER:
LENGTH OF TRACK:
EMAIL:
PHONE NUMBER:

Submissions will be accepted until Friday, February 28^th.

Cruise Grammy Style with Estelle!

Hot on the heels of the 56^th annual Grammy Awards, The Recording and marketing and travel company Sixthman are partnering to produce the first GRAMMY^® Music Festival at Sea, which will set sail Nov. 4 – 8, 2014, in conjunction with Norwegian Cruise Line, the official cruise line of The Recording Academy. Departing out of Miami on Norwegian Pearl, the GRAMMY^® Festival at Sea will offer guests the opportunity to celebrate GRAMMY-winning and / or -nominated women who rock, while sailing to Grand Bahama Island and Nassau. Joining guests at sea will be Shawn Colvin, Estelle, Skylar Grey, Emmylou Harris, Heart, and Indigo Girls, with more artists to be announced throughout 2014.

In addition to all of the activities and entertainment offered aboard the GRAMMY Festival at Sea, guests will take advantage of Norwegian Pearl's 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, outdoor pool, hot tubs, expansive spa and fitness center, and so much more. In addition, guests can test their strength on the outdoor rock climbing wall, bowl a few frames in the ship's bowling alley, or try their luck in the Pearl Club Casino. Norwegian Pearl features a wide range of stateroom categories to fit all lifestyles and budgets, from the perfectly appointed inside staterooms to luxurious penthouse suites in the Haven.

Pre-sale signups for the GRAMMY Festival at Sea: Women Who Rock will begin Feb. 19. Guests wishing to sail onboard this exciting event can reserve their spot for as little as $200 per person for an Interior or Oceanview, and $300 per person for a balcony or suite. This highly anticipated music experience goes on sale to the general public on Feb. 28. For additional information, please visit www.grammyfestivalatsea.com.

Cee Lo Green - No Voice But ... Will Tour!

We spoke to Aaron Couch who has the inside scoop and tells us Cee Lo Green is leaving his spinning judge's chair behind. The producer and recording artist said he will not return to NBC's The Voice, telling Ellen DeGeneres in an interview airing Wednesday, "I'm not coming back, guys."


"I’m going to continue my relationship with NBC. I have a television show development deal with them as well and hopefully some other talk show opportunities for later in the year," Green said in the interview. "But yeah, I’m going to miss The Voice, too."

Green taped the interview for The Ellen DeGeneres Show alongside Lionel Richie, whom he is joining on an upcoming tour they've dubbed All the Hits All Night Long.

"I just want to … I don’t want to wear out my welcome there," Green continued. "You know what I’m saying? I have so many other things that I want to do. I haven't released an album in four years. I’m almost done with my album." 

In a statement released Wednesday, Green confirmed that he wouldn't be returning as a coach for the seventh season of The Voice, adding that it was an amicable decision he made with NBC and that he's excited to be developing other ideas with the network.

"The Voice has been an immensely enjoyable experience for me and I can only hope I have enriched the lives of our viewers, the contestants, and the many friends I made there," Green said. "I will always be there in spirit. Meanwhile, NBC and I plan to continue our relationship with several new co-ventures including a new music show, while we also explore our ideas for me to create and host a new show of my own. I will not go quietly into the night... expect more great music and entertainment done in my own unique unmistakable and undeniable way. The Voice has given me all the altitude and incentive to do just that. Thanks for the memories and make way for many more!"

NBC's president of alternative and late-night programming Paul Telegdy added in a separate statement: "Cee Lo Green has been an instrumental part of the success of The Voice, and we deeply appreciate all his contributions. We’re looking forward to working with him on other upcoming projects that will tap into both his musical and entertainment expertise."

Zante Says 'Strut!'

As the greatest show on earth, Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival draws near, the producers of the premium all inclusive Carnival event Zanté are extending the invitation to the Soca loving public to come party with them while supporting the Kidney Recipient Support Group of T&T.

Zanté which is in its 5^th year will have its annual all-inclusive fete on Tuesday 25^th February at the Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association (TTSA), Chaguaramas from 9PM – 3AM with the proceeds from this year’s event going towards the Kidney Recipient Support Group of T&T.

Zanté’s involvement with the Kidney recipient Support Group is one that hits very close to home for the event’s promoter Sharon ‘Pixi’ Thomson whose brother Lester succumbed to complications of kidney failure last August.

According to Pixi, “Throughout my brother’s stay in the San Fernando General Hospital, members of the Kidney Recipient Support Group of T&T were quite helpful in providing necessary information. Had Lester survived, there would’ve been a long period of dialysis and other treatment prior to him receiving a kidney transplant. This is Zanté’s way of saying thank you to the members of the group. They need funding to continue their much needed work”.

With a worthy cause, noble fundraising mission and elegant theme of ‘STRUT’ the 2014 edition of Zanté is expected attract to attract a fun-loving crowd of stylish, conscious-minded partiers. The premium all-inclusive affair will feature a unique mix of signature gourmet food offerings as well as top-shelf beverage options inclusive of the fete’s trademark ‘Pixi-juice’.

Additionally, Zanté will offer its local and foreign-based patrons pulsating music from top local DJs Private Ryan, Nuphoric and Kaotic International