PRISM MARKETING CONSULTANTS || JULY 18, 2016 || Fresh from a myriad of appearances in Toronto, New York , Tampa and Orlando, Reggae firebrand Nesbeth is back on local soil and fully focused on conquering the stage at this year’s Reggae Sumfest. Despite an exhausting schedule the Rastafarian crooner who will be making his third appearance on the festival is very upbeat about his upcoming performance and promises fans something spectacular on Friday night (Dancehall Night – July 22nd). “Reggae Sumfest is one of those world renowned festivals
Read More VP RECORDS TEAMS UP WITH HOUSE OF MARLEY TO PRESENT REGGAE GOLD 2016 The Annual Summer Soundtrack for the Reggae Masses Will Drop July 22 Pre-Order Available Today (July 1)  VIBE Premieres Album’s Standout Track (Gyptian’s “Jiggle Jiggle”) Exclusively Through Spotify For over two decades, the popular VP Records’ series consistently delivers the year’s influential hits and showcases musical trends in reggae and dancehall. Available July 22, Reggae Gold 2016 maintains its heralded reputation. Pre-order album now. This year, the reggae powerhouse teams up with the premiere music electronics brand House of Marley to spread the series to the masses. In collaboration with HOM, this year’s eye-popping album artwork
Read More Former professional cricketer turned Reggae Rocker Omari Banks has proudly unveiled his new interactive website. The new site candidly reflects the singer-songwriter fresh and full of vibes demeanor, and give fans an insight on all that is Omari. Visit www.OmariBanks.com and get to know the suave and debonair Omari Banks with the premiere of his EPK filmed in Italy by acclaimed Film/Video’s Director Mario Parruccini, where the artist give forthright accounts of his life, career and influences permeated with live performances. At www.OmariBanks.com fans and music lovers will stay up to
Read More Central Jamaica’s monthly series, Clarendon Live; returns after a one month hiatus, with a strong showcase for International Reggae Day on Friday July 1. The first Friday live music series, which has become a staple on the Clarendon entertainment calendar, will return to its home venue at Fyahside Jerk and Bar in Toll Gate in Clarendon on July 1. For the International Reggae Day staging, the event offers up a unique live performance from powerful female vocalist Etana as well as a dynamic set from Reggae crooner Duane Stephenson.
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VP RECORDS DELIVERS THE SUMMER SOUNDTRACK FOR REGGAE AND SOCA MASSES WITH THEIR LONG-STANDING ANNUAL SERIES Soca Gold 2016 (Out This Fri. June 24) & Reggae Gold 2016 (Out July 22) For over two decades, the popular VP Records’ series consistently delivers the year’s more influential hits and showcases musical trends in reggae and dancehall. Available July 22, Reggae Gold 2016 maintains its heralded reputation and also features a bonus DJ mix disc by Chromatic Sound, “the taste of Jamaican youth” (The Fader). Jamaican music comes in many forms and facets and continues to push boundaries. Reggae Gold 2016 showcases the island’s diverse range – from dancehall and roots reggae to
Read More Trinidad and Tobago-based Gospel artist Samuel “Farenite” Selkridge ignites with four genre-spanning Gospel jams – reggae with “Mama I Love You,” hip-hop with “Child of God,” and Gospel soca with “Child of God” and “Royalty,” all available worldwide from all major digital retailers on May 6, 2016, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. Inking an exclusive, worldwide digital distribution deal with FOX FUSE, Farenite’s entire catalog will now become available to the international audience. Respected for his writing, in particular his lyricism and biblical content, Farenite has chosen to
Read More Reggae Ambassador, Freddie McGregor, O.D. has done it again with the release of his second single “True to My Roots” on the classic Studio One “Heavenless” riddim’ (previously made popular by Reggae legend Dennis Brown’s “Your Love’s Got a Hold on Me” and Tristan Palmer’s “Entertainment”). The track sets the stage for his highly anticipated fifteen track album similarly entitled True to My Roots slated for release in June 2016 throughout Japan, UK, North America, Europe and the Caribbean. Fresh off a successful run of the albums debut single, “What
Read More FROM SICILY TO JAMAICA, REGGAE SINGER, PRODUCER & MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST ALBOROSIE PRESENTS HIS NEW STUDIO ALBUM FREEDOM & FYAH Out May 20 on Greensleeves Records. Reggae music is no longer confined by race, skin color or nationality. It always did have a global message, but the culture that it represents has now extended way beyond Jamaica. Alborosie’s success is symbolic of this new spirit sweeping the reggae world. The Sicilian born artist, who has spent over a decade living in Jamaica, delivers revolutionary songs with deep,
Read More A NEW GENERATION OF ROOTS, ROCK & REGGAE, RAGING FYAH RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM EVERLASTING ON MAY 27 ON DUB ROCKERS Recently Wrapped First U.S. Tour with Stick Figure and performing at Cali Roots Festival on May 29. “…most promising acts…their revolutionary spirit evoking the late Peter Tosh or Steel Pulse circa the late 1970s” – Billboard On the heels of their first national U.S. tour with Stick Figure and Fortunate Youth, one of Jamaica’s most promising young acts Raging Fyah is gearing up for their debut album for Dub
Read More Soca Music Festival launches new name and location. The Soca Music Festival has launched a new name and location. As a part of its rebranding and growth plans the brand has changed its name to the Caribbean Music Festival and joined forces with Liverpool carnival. After being solely devoted to the Caribbean’s Soca music genre since its launch two years ago, the festival has evolved into displaying the array of Caribbean music genres. Taking the show on the road Liverpool is 2016’s new location for the brand. This year Liverpool
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