Cherine's "Eagles & Doves" On KISS FM UK Fresh Track of the Week

Jamaican songstress Cherine's "Eagles & Doves" has been selected by major UK radio station, KISS FM as their Kiss Fresh Track of the Week. The song has been receiving positive feedback from DJs both locally and international.

"Eagles & Doves" is produced by Dream Queen and Shadow for the Dancehall-Soul Label and is the follow-up single to Cherine's powerful ballad "How We Living."

The radio mix of the song samples the Sly & Robbie 90's hit beat "Fed Up" and is perfect for the summer. Both the radio as well as the acoustic versions of "Eagles & Doves" will be available for digital music purchase on major online music stores, including iTunes and Amazon, in June.

Cherine first performed the acoustic version of the song at the Princess Diana Award reception honoring Jamaican Olympic athlete Asafa Powell to overwhelming positive response by those in attendance. The song has since been requested to be performed for events supporting cancer outreach and has been a hit with school children during her participation in the Reach One Child Jamaica School Tour. "Eagles & Doves" was also used for both the radio and television commercials for the recently held "Women Expo", an initiative of the Bureau of Women Affairs and United Nations funded "Way Out Project" aimed at creating opportunities for Jamaican women in business.

Legendary DJ and KISS FMs broadcaster David Rodigan has been a long term supporter of great Jamaican music and stated, " "Eagles & Doves" is a charismatic song of hope delivered with true passion and verve over a driving powerhouse rhythm. Cherine is unquestionably one of Jamaica's most outstanding and soulful vocalists."

Cherine is set to perform at several festivals in North America this summer including Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Booneville, California, Calgary Reggae Festival in Alberta Canada as well as Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival in British Columbia. Adding to her many activities her team has released a series of dancehall tracks, "Haffi Come Back" (Coolie Gyal Riddim) as well as the new duet "Make Love To Me" featuring new hot DJ G-Blunt, that are already creating a buzz locally.

Rebecca Stirm Sews Her Way To win #4 on Mission Catwalk

Having won prior challenges on episodes two, four and six, Rebecca Stirm’s episode 9 win makes the Belizean the winningest designer on Season Two of Caribbean fashion reality series Mission Catwalk which has seen participants from five Caribbean countries competing in its second season. After a visit to the Hope Zoo, the seven remaining contestants were instructed to design a gown for a charity gala and a second garment for a charity luncheon inspired by one animal from the zoo.

Rebecca chose the turtle because it was “an unusual and unique animal that people didn’t already have preconceptions about what turtle- inspired garment should look like.”

Using a kaleidoscope patterned fabric similar to the pattern on a turtle’s shell; Rebecca created a gown with dramatic neckline while using layers of different fabrics in circular cutouts to build a skirt that would mimic a turtle’s shell while still allowing movement. For her second outfit the kaleidoscope fabric was more prominent and used for most of the blouse, while the pencil skirt was in a monotone beige..

The judges Keneea Linton-George host and executive producer of Mission Catwalk, Novia McDonald-Whyte senior associate editor lifestyle and social content at the Jamaica Observer; menswear designer Carlton Brown and guest judge designer Celia Levy commended Rebecca on the structure of her design. For Levy the fact that it was “wearable” was also highly appealing. Her high scores won her a feature in Style Observer as well as a JA$50,000 (US$583).

Unfortunately this week, Kesia Estwick of Barbados was eliminated. The St. Phillip designer has scored her first win two episodes back. Six designers are still in the running for the chance to show at London Fashion Week. They are Crystal Powell, Gregory Williams and Janel Jolly of Jamaica, Ryan Chan of Trinidad & Tobago, Kerin Scott of Barbados and Belize’s Rebecca Stirm.

The lucky winner of Mission Catwalk Season Two will also receiveJMD$500,000 courtesy of National Commercial Bank of Jamaica (NCB) to start their clothing line, industrial sewing equipment valued at JMD$200,000 courtesy of singer Jamaica, a contract to sell their designs at SOHO boutique, a six-page fashion editorial in Ocean Style Magazine, a scholarship to pursue fashion program at London College of Fashion and an apprenticeship with Master Savile Row Tailor Andrew Ramroop.

Tune in to Television Jamaica every Tuesday at 8:30 PM for the newest episode from Mission Catwalk Season 2, presented by NCB, Supreme Ventures and Digicel. Each week’s episode repeats at 5:30Pm on Thursdays. Mission Catwalk can also be viewed on local stations in Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Viewers around the globe and watch the online stream at www.televisionjamaica.com/livetv.aspx

GRENADA'S Synnnah "OH Girl" Featured In CBS/Time Warner TV series

Synnnah's "OH Girl" featured in CBS/Time Warner TV series.
It's the song that just wont die. It was originaly produced by St Vincent's Cherry ince, remixed by Klubjumpers and now Hollywood is taking notice. Yes, Big ups to Synnnah on his song being featured in the TV series "Hellcats"

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Tifa Collaberates With Swedish Band The Teddy Bears

Dancehall artiste Tifa recently collaborated with Swedish band Teddybears on a track called Definitely. The track was produced by the Teddybears and recorded at the famed Big Yard studios in Kingston. Tifa is quite pleased with the outcome of the track and pointed out that this is just one of a number of high profile collaborations that she has done in recent times.

“In the past couple of months I have worked with DJ Toddla T from the UK and Dre Skull. I have a few more collaborations coming up with international artistes, so look out for that”, Tifa hinted. The Teddybears began as a five member outfit in 1991. The group is known for mixing pop, rock, hip hip, electronic, reggae and punk among other genres.

The band members started to wear large bear masks in album art and promotional photographs sometime after 2006, before that they appeared in concert and on photos without disguises. They released their debut album You Are Teddybears in 1993 and their second album, titled I Can't Believe It's Teddybears STHLM followed in 1996. Their third album Rock 'n' Roll Highschool came out in 2000 and consisted of electronic elements, which were a departure from the band's previous hardcore sound.

A fourth album, Fresh, was released in 2005 and included the singles Cobrastyle with Jamaican dancehall artiste Mad Cobra and Hey Boy Cobrastyle is featured on the soundtrack of the FIFA 06 and Forza Motorsport 2 video games. It was also used in the ending credits of the film Employee of the Month and WWE's Summerslam 2006 as the official theme song for the event. It was featured prominently in the pilot episode of NBC's 2007 comedy show Chuck as well. It peaked at number ten on the Swedish Singles chart. The group is signed to Atlantic Records. Their most recent album Devil's Music was released in 2010.

Konshens Releases Video For A So Mi Tan

Red hot dancehall artiste Konshens continues his assault on the music scene with his latest single and video A So Mi Tan. A So Mi Tan has been ripping up the airwaves in recent weeks and fans have been showing their appreciation to the Daseca produced track. It is the latest in a string of hits from Konshens who debuted in 2007 with the number one smash, Winner.

The video for A So Mi Tan has been released to television stations across Jamaica and the Caribbean. The clip was directed by a team from the New York based Unique Impact, and shot on location in New York while Konshens was promoting his recently released Mental Maintenance album.

The clip contains live footage of performances and interactions with fans alike.
Konshens has been on a tear over the past few months. Smash hits such as Gal a Bubble and Do Sumn have topped the charts in Jamaica and across the Caribbean.
Stop Sign, another single from Konshens has been climbing the charts at rapid pace.

Last weekend, Konshens performed at the end of semester concert at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York. His next assignment will be on May 25 at the Kenyan Open Day reggae celebrations in Texas. Female fans of Konshens can look out for an exciting promotion with a Jamaican alcohol company. Details will be announced shortly.