Vybz Kartel and Rolling Stone!

I remember when we relaunched L3 Magazine in July, 2011.  Zakada Milton wrote an excellent article on 'Who is the King of the Dancehall.' We got it right then, and 5 years later Rolling Stone has it right now!

"Now I'm off the streets and out of their way and no one can fill the shoes..." Quote from Vybz Kartel regarding the current state of Dancehall. This is a must read >>> http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/vybz-kartel-still-ruling-dancehall-after-years-in-prison-w448510

#VybzKartel #RollingStone #L3Magazine

Get Those Splits Right!

Many of you are musicians, songwriters, bands, lead singers etc, and being in the business, you work with a lot of people.  The more projects you work on, the more you have to protect your interests as it’s only a matter of time before that HIT record comes along!

With that said, when you complete a project in the foreground, the background aka the BUSINESS side of the song should look like this:

Each person who composed music that resulted in the finished piece gets a percentage ie:  Composer 1 ‘X’ % | Composer 2 ‘X’ % | Composer 3 ‘X’ % | Composer 4 ‘X’ %

Each person who wrote the lyrics that make up the song gets a percentage ie:  Writer 1 ‘X’ % | Writer 2 ‘X’ % | Writer 3 ‘X’ % | Writer 4 ‘X’ %

Each person who contributed to the overall production of the track ie:  Producer | Engineer | Engineer Assistant | Recording Location | Arranger | Background Vocals | Mixer | Drums | Lead Guitar | Keyboards | Bass | Publishing (the name of the publishing company each contributor is signed with).

If your music business behind the scenes does not look like this, I suggest you tweak the areas that are missing.  Several of you want to be in GRAMMY / American Music Awards contention, and the above is an example of what these organizations look at when artists / bands submit.

Japanese Sound Mighty Crown Adds Their Voice to the Jamaica Music Conference!

To all Sound System aficionados!  Japanese Sound Mighty Crown has been confirmed to speak at the Jamaica Music Conference, and will join the Sound System Summit taking place on November 11^th, 2016.  Location is Edna Manley inside the Vera Moody Auditorium.  This panel is FREE and not to me missed!

#JamaicaMusicConference, #Education #JMC2016 #TeamJMC #WordSoundPower #ReggaeMusicIndustry

www.JamaicaMusicConference.com

Tessanne Chin to Attend The Jamaica Music Conference 2016!

Tessane Chin has been confirmed as a panelist at the 2016 JMC! From local fame to global household name, Tessane has stamped her beautiful voice in the minds of millions around the world.  

Tessane will share her Jamaican and International experience at the 2016 JMC.  Visit www.jamaicamusicconference.com and register today to ensure you have a seat in Edna Manley College for performing arts', Vera Moody auditorium. 

The Jamaica music industry is mobolizing, it is time to join the network! #Service #Education#Entertainment
#JamaicaMusicConference
#JMC2016 #TeamJMC #WordSoundPower
#IndependentMusicProfessional
#ReggaeMusicIndustry

Captain Collin Hines takes Adele to Shannon aka 2016 to 1984!

Captain Collin Hines always has the attention of his fans, and this recently released remix of Adele’s “Could have had It All” over the “Let the Music Play” instrumental is another reason why the attention never wavers!  As Collin describes it, Adele travels to meet Shannon in 1984 … a simple “Mash Up!”  

Composed in the secret lairs of his musical Eden, the Captain went to work on giving us a piece we can download for free, add to our personal or shared playlist, and enjoy by ourselves or with friends and family!

Give the ultimate thanks by ‘Liking’ his fan page on Facebook and follow him on Social Media @exmixah

Mediafire Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/file/jjh66ryr9h4kdxf/Collin_Hines_-_ROLLIN_IN_ZE_80Z_CLEAN_COLLIN_HINES_MIX_N_MASH.mp3

Box.com Link:  https://app.box.com/s/66bj0r5dg5pklqzl4a8s64o3rtwlexcc

Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar - Don't Wanna Know!

When a song is this hot, you need a red alert emoji!  Maroon 5 has released their newest song "Don't Wanna Know" which features Kendrick Lamar.  This is a first time collaboration between the two, and it's one that I like.

The song, which is about a man who doesn't want to know who the new person is in his ex's life, is simplistically written which hears Adam Levine sing "I don't wanna know / and every time I go out / I hear it from this one / I hear or from that one that you got someone new..."  

There's nothing like seeing your Ex move on with someone else, so Kendrick comes in with 16 bars about screenshots and hashtags, and a reminder that "he's right now but your body's here with me!"

Stream "Don't Wanna Know" on YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxPv8mSTv9U

Connect with Maroon 5 and Kendrick Lamar on Twitter @maroon5 | @kendricklamar

Jah Cure Dials In with "Telephone Love!"

Before you jump to any conclusions, let me tell you that “Telephone Love” is not a cover of the hit single by Shabba Ranks and JC Lodge, BUT, Jah Cure’s song is an original HIT single.

This soon to be certified platinum single by Caribbean standards, combined a few key ingredients to make the song as great as it is.  First, Jah Cure teamed with his own Iyah Cure Records family to get the right sound.  Second, he consulted with his bag of lyrics to create the right word sequence.  Third, he tested the song with a few key DJs, one of which being New York’s infamous Pee-Wee, and voila, we have a hit … which is the first of 3 exclusive singles coming our way!

The artist sings:  “good morning / if you’re not with me then I’m calling / I need to know where you are / I would go anywhere you are / good morning / you know I’m tired of the calling / baby I need you cause I’m morning / right now I’d travel to the stars….”

Musically, you will love the roll of the drum at the intro of the song, the announcement of the horn section, and the sweet flow of the bass.  If you’re into music on a deeper level, you will LOVE the bridge, and you will love the saxophone playing authentic RnB which transitions in to Dubwise.  This record tho … Mercy! 

Family, we have a hit chune.  From Jamaica Avenue in Queens, to Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, to Eglinton Ave West in Toronto, to Askew Rd in London, to every road and avenue in Jamaica and around the world.

Buss the big chune to your friends using the YouTube link below and connect with The Cure on IG / Twitter @therealjahcure!

YouTube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO-ETfEPCWk