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WIZ Records propels classic soca sounds on its latest compilation De Throwback Riddim, available worldwide from all major digital retailers, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. Producer Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell, who is at the helm of WIZ Records, has seen plenty of his recent releases become mainstays on soca charts and playlists, and have been taking center stage at the various carnival celebrations around the Caribbean. De Throwback Riddim features four groovy tunes and showcases soca stars Benjai with “20/20,” Ricardo Drue & Blaxx with “Day Ones (GoodRead More

It is a fearsome challenge, but it is one Precision Productions relishes at the start of every Carnival season. The combination of high expectations from eager fans along with each team member’s drive to surpass the work of the previous year casts the fertile groundwork needed to annually invigorate Soca lovers with a complete musical Shake Down! This newly released riddim is a sincere reflection of that sentiment as Precision’s characteristic enthusiasm and love of vocation swell within every note from the feisty baseline to the sparkling chords, demanding vigorousRead More

CHRONIXX TO HEADLINE FREE SHOW AT CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE Reggae’s Newest Superstar To Perform Alongside Junior Reid and Rice and Peas Crew at July 26 Concert Presented by LargeUp, Okayplayer and Federation Sound LargeUp, Okayplayer and Federation Sound have partnered to present a free show by reggae stars Chronixx and Junior Reid at Central Park SummerStage on Saturday, July 26th. The show celebrates the respective 15th anniversaries of Okayplayer and Federation Sound, and marks Caribbean culture website LargeUp’s inaugural event at SummerStage. Taking place from 3 to 7 p.m. atRead More

Kingston, Jamaica – Exactly one year since 25 year old international reggae/dancehall artist Orisha Sound and producer Shel-K were held at the gunpoint in Half Way Tree area in Kingston Jamaica. The two were getting ready to shoot a music video for a song “Embrace it” – Orisha Sound feat Sizzla Kalonji. Shel-K received a gunshot in abdomen and went through 8-hour surgery in Kingston Public Hospital. Orisha Sound was advised to leave the island and postponed the video production. The situation united Orisha Sound team even more and increasedRead 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 streetsRead 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

World/Pop recording artist, Orisha Sound and is now being called one of the hardest working women in the music industry. As she travels back and forth between her home in Kingston, Jamaica and Los Angeles, California, Orisha seems to always be engaged in a new promotional or production campaign involving her songs, videos or reality show. After returning to LA from Jamaica a couple weeks ago, Orisha Sound filmed two music videos, one of which was for the new single “world war three” featuring the dancehall king Beenie Man. SheRead More

The MOBO award-winning Italian reggae artist Alborosie recently released his brand new studio album and vinyl LP Sound The System (October 1, VP/Greensleeves) in the United States. The multi-talented artist encompasses a mix of live instruments and analogue recording techniques akin to reggae’s golden age. On his latest album, he produced the majority of the tracks and played 90% of the accompanying instrumental parts. Sound The System follows his two previous acclaimed Greensleeves studio albums – Two Times Revolution and Escape From Babylon. Special guests on the album include Ky-ManiRead More

The official home for Caribbean Culture Tropicalfete Incorporation celebrates the “Top 100 Count Down & Award of Excellence” on Thursday, December 5th, 2013. The event is in honor of Richie Richardson, the designing mind of curating art exhibits, fashion masquerade carnival, theatre and Halloween, hundreds of Logos, original T-shirt designs and New York Subway campaigns. Tropicalfete’s Award of Excellence honors the accomplishments & contributions of persons and/or organizations that have had a roll in the development of the Caribbean Community. The achievement of the awardees is significant on an internationalRead More

The MOBO award-winning Italian reggae artist Alborosie recently released his brand new studio album and vinyl LP Sound The System (October 1, VP/Greensleeves) in the United States. The multi-talented artist encompasses a mix of live instruments and analogue recording techniques akin to reggae’s golden age. On his latest album, he produced the majority of the tracks and played 90% of the accompanying instrumental parts. Sound The System follows his two previous acclaimed Greensleeves studio albums – Two Times Revolution and Escape From Babylon. Special guests on the album include Ky-ManiRead More