CARIBANA™, North America’s largest outdoor Caribbean Festival, welcomes Soca legend Anslem Douglas, Panist Pan Man Pat, Hip Hop Star Subliminal and more to its stage on July 14th, 2014 for CARIBANA Flags and Colours – Junior Carnival. Toronto’s colourful and annual affair takes place at Yorkgate Mall in the Jane and Finch community which sees hundreds of revelers dressed in costumes that are a reflection of the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean. These colours are put on display as masqueraders parade along a designated route. Organizers are pleased to
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This week, reggae star Damian “Jr Gong” Marley scores another Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold certified hit for his Skrillex collab “Make It Bun Dem.” This is the first time Damian has reached this status since his ‘Welcome To Jamrock’ album in 2006. The album’s title track also sold over 500,000 units in 2005. Skrillex reached out to Damian to be on the track and the rest is history. When released in 2012, “Make It Bun Dem” saturated all blogs, clubs and airwaves worldwide. To date, the video
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Innovative and groundbreaking describes the upcoming release of the collaborative effort between International Soca Superstar, Machel Montano and the critically acclaimed director from the motion picture “God Loves The Fighter”, Damian Marcano. After the success of “Fog” and “Float” it was inevitable for them to team back up yet again. When the two got together they knew they wanted to do something different for “Happiest Man Alive”. The video concept begins with Montano crash landing to a place called Planet Mas. At first sight, the area seems quite barren, but
Read More Trinidadian soca star KES introduces us to some of his favorite fun behaviors occurring during Trinidad’s Carnival season on his new single, aptly titled “Bad Habits,” released by all major digital retailers worldwide on January 13, 2014 from FOX FUSE. Making a solo appearance sans his band, KES teams up with producer Klase Gonzales and songwriter Kernal Roberts for the tantalizing lyrics on this new gem from 1st Klase Records. Alongside KES The Band, Kees Dieffenthaller is a staple in the soca scene and has been touring worldwide, thrilling fans
Read More Los Angeles, CA – Once again proving her star quality, international pop artist Orisha Sound has teamed up with the King of Dancehall, Beenie Man, for the release of their music video “World War III”. The all-star duet joined forces late in 2013 to deliver an unstoppable single that has invaded the iTunes charts and radio airwaves. Topping off the success from the single, the duet collaborated in Jamaica and Los Angeles to create their magical video. Enlisting the help of some Jamaican dancers, the duo took to the streets
Read More (Atlanta, Georgia)… Randy E. Rolle, Bahamas Consul General to Atlanta and the surrounding area has confirmed that popular producer Will Packer is “very much interested” in The Bahamas for potential film projects. Packer is the Think Like A Man producer whose credits also include the upcoming Think Like A Man Too, Stomp The Yard, This Christmas, Takers, Three Can Play That Game and Obsessed. His new film Ride Along starring Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and John Leguizamo hits theaters on January 17, 2014. Rolle attended a private screening of the
Read More On January 1st, 2014, Big Links Promotion in association with Glen Grocery, G-Mac and Jerry will present the annual New Year’s Day Treat and Customer Appreciation Stage Show. Every year the event gets bigger and bigger and this year is no different. Artists expected to make an appearance are Sizzla Kalonji, I Wayne, Jah Bouks, Karamanti, Mikey General, Tarrus Riley, Redeem, Nature, Ibah Mar, and that is just to name a few. Music will be provided by Cave Man Sound with DJ DC (from Bess FM) on the turn tables.
Read More CaribPR, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Dec. 23, 2013: On the heels of his London Jazz Festival performance, Grammy-nominated international jazz pianist, the legendary Jamaican-born Monty Alexander, will catch a good case of the “blues” beginning next week and lasting into January 2014. Alexander, who is gearing up for the release of his “Harlem Kingston Express 2,” next year, will begin the “blue-bration” with his annual holiday performance at the legendary Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., from December 27th through the 31st. Blues Alley has earned rave reviews globally for showcasing
Read More Positive Brings “Blessing After Blessing” for the Holidays Gospel reggae star Positive brings us his new single “Blessing After Blessing” in time for the holiday season, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on December 16, 2013, distributed by FOX FUSE. The Trinidad and Tobago-based artist fuses soca flavors with his usual Gospel fare, making for a more seasonal offering for the holiday season, which is generally celebrated with soca music as Trinidad enters its Carnival season. This energetic, feel-good track was penned by Positive and produced by Precision Productions,
Read More New York, NY – Jamaican reggae artist Christopher “Norris Man” Campbell embarks on a Mystical Journey with his 13th full-length studio effort, available worldwide from all major digital retailers today, December 17, 2013 from FOX FUSE. The conscious reggae and lovers rock singer is known for spreading positive vibes and socially-conscious messages through his uplifting, feel-good sounds, and this collection of new works is no different. Born in Trench Town, Jamaica, Norris Man spent his early years honing his craft as a rising talent and later secured a name for
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