Montreal and The #1 Reggae Festival

Montreal and Reggae go hand in hand and there is no other place to get both than the 12^th

annual Montreal International Reggae Festival!  This year they have premium artists who will perform at a premium location for their premium fans.  It just doesn’t get any better than this!

Don’t be the one who has to hear what Beres Hammond did (Friday August 14^th, 2015), or Lady Saw and Emperor Shabba Ranks did (Saturday August 15^th, 2015) or Cocoa Tea did (Sunday August 16^th, 2015) in the news.  Get your tickets today from the comfort of your home / office / car – we’re even available while you’re shopping via www.Ticketpro.ca  (514-790-1111 / 1-866-908-9090)

* Friday: $30 at the door

* Saturday: $65 in advance, $75 at the door

* Sunday: $55 in advance, $70 at the door

* Weekend pass for students: $120 in advance, limited quantities

* Weekend pass: $130 in advance, $160 at the door

* VIP Weekend pass: $300 advance purchase only, limited quantities

#Montreal #Reggae #OldPort #Festival #ShabbaRanks #LadySaw #CocoaTea #BeresHammond #Canada #MIRF2015

P.S.  More artists will be added to the festival lineup soon!

Chinx Posthumously Welcomes You to JFK

Chinx

eOne Music and Four Kings Management have announced the posthumous release of Hip Hop artist Chinx’s nearly co,pleted debut album, Welcome to J.F.K., on August 14^th, 2015.  A new single from the album “On Your Body” (you can listen to the single here.)

As widely reported, the untimely and tragic death of the Queens, NY native last month sent shockwaves throughout the Hip Hop community including his hometown of New York City.

Chinx, an affiliate of French Montana’s Coke Boys, signed to eOne Music in February, 2015 and had been working on his album which was initially planned to be released late 2015.  The record is produced by Lee on the Beats and B Korn of the Amazinz.  Chinx recently said about the album “I’m in a great space creatively, and it’s time to really play.”

Fans will be able to preorder Welcome to J.F.K. on iTunes on July 17^th, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2zrPn64m7c

Alaine Laughton and the Album 10 of Hearts

World
renowned singer and songwriter Alaine talks candidly about her new album 10 of Hearts available on iTunes >>>
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ten-of-hearts/id992983815

Shout
outs go to fans in Kenya who Love Wafula as well as Mwalim Churchill, J. Boog,
Tarrus Riley, Dexta Daps and Dre Island!

Alaine Interview:  http://youtu.be/OD-8Zqdl3AM 

OMI's "Cheerleader" Gets Urban-Pop Remix!

We are officially 3 days away from Best of the Best in Miami, and the Best it will be!  Some of the world’s best performing artists in Reggae and Dancehall will be on the stage performing hit after hit.  On top of the HOTTT artists performing, fans will also hear from HOTTT DJs including the one Massive B!

As a Sound System owner, DJ, Selector, Producer and promoter of good music, it is safe to say that music runs through Massive B’s veins.  Today, Massive B shares a super HOTTT remix of OMI’s “Cheerleader!”  Classified as Urban-Pop, this chune will help your party rock – call it a preview of what you’ll get in Miami … Heat!

Check the links below for the song!

Mediafire Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/listen/tg6b322jwaq63tf/OMI_-_Cheerleader_[Urban_-_Pop_Remix]_-__Massive_B.mp3

Box.com Link:  https://app.box.com/s/nwsmdac3acd9vyqhu4c3u1f98vswr1bn

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

Cinematic Art - Vertigo by Justin 'Jus Bus' Nation!

One of my favorite songs is “Vertigo” and comes from an amazing, and extremely talented multi-medium / media artist, Justin ‘Jus Bus’ Nation!

I posted earlier about the song “Vertigo,” and now I’m going to tell you a little bit about the music video which is a work of art!  Vertigo was shot on location on the twin island nation of  Antigua & Barbuda.  The shoot was in 2014 (good music has no expiry date) during one of the longest dry spells the islands have seen in 2 decades.  Because of this dry spell, shooting became possible in areas that otherwise would not be accessible.

Dried up Potworks Dam and Valley Church Salt Pond exposed parched crack beds – ideal for the video’s treatment.

The director says “our protagonist finds himself miraculously beating the odds in the face of extreme adversity and sees this as a sign that he is destined to continue on to his final destination.  He sets out on a journey ‘of life;’ a journey that takes him in search of his ultimate plateau which still remains only a dream.”

Shot and directed by Lawson Lewis and Anderson Andrew, this is a must see music video.  Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/y8V92Mi-k0g

Video / Film Credits:

Director / Cinematographer / Editor:  Lawson Lewis

Cinematographer:  Anderson Andrew

Grip:  Anderson Edghill and Kiston Browne

Song Producer:  Torsten Stenzel

Guitars:  Roger Massimo

#TourLife - Etana Hits The Road Across the USA!

Etana the Strong One is hitting the road and she’s coming to a city near you!  Having been to several of Etana’s shows, I can tell you that you will be uplifted, empowered and spiritually recharged.

Make sure you see her in one of these cities:

May 9^th Mateel Community Center – Redway, CA  

May 15^th Nuvo Lounge –Raleigh, NC

May 17^th Montego Caribbean Lounge – Virginia Beach, VA

May 20^th Howard Theatre – Washington, DC

May 21^st The Grog Shop – Cleveland Heights, OH

May 22^nd Kola Ultra Lounge – Farmington, MI

May 23^rd The Wild Hare – Chicago, IL

May 24^th The Fine Line Music Café – Minneapolis, MN

May 29^th Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO

May 30^th Cervantes ‘Other Side’ – Denver, CO

June 3^rd The Showbox – Seattle, WA

June 5^th Arcata Theatre Lounge – Arcata, CA

June 6^th Mezzanine – San Francisco, CA

June 7^th Mystic Theatre – Petaluma, CA

June 10^th The Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA

June 11^th The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA

June 12^th The North Park Theatre – San Diego, CA

June 13^th Reggae in the Desert – Las Vegas, NV

June 14^th Livewire – Scottsdale, AZ

June 17^th Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill – Dallas, TX