Third World Band To Launch Album in St. John, USVI

New York, NY (January 27, 2011): On Saturday, January 29, 2011, Third World will launch their album at Love City Live, a reggae concert on the island of St. John, USVI. The festival will feature events across the island beginning on January 21, 2011 and conclude on January 30, 2011. Love City Live will not only host the launch of Third World's 23rd album "Patriots" but will also feature a full concert on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 8 pm at the Winston Wells Ball Field.

In 2010, the Grammy nominated band kicked into high gear their yearlong Anniversary celebration of over three decades in the business (37 years as a group) at the 14th staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. The celebration continued with performances in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.

In addition to celebrating their milestone anniversary, the band also released their 23rd album, "Patriots." Produced by Third World Music Group, the 13 track album features songs such as Front Door(featuring the late, great Gregory Isaacs), You Made Me So Very Happy(a cover of Alton Ellis' timeless hit featuring Marcia Griffiths), By My Side (featuring Tessanne Chin), Good Hearted People(feat. Capleton) and 96 Degrees In the Shade(a remake of the band's classic featuring Stephen and Damian Marley). The album also features, Toots Hibbert, Sly Dumbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dean Frazier, Inner Circle, Mykal Rose, Jessica Yapp (on violin), Junior Reid, Capleton and Tarrus Riley.


Prior to the release of the album, the band released singles, "Spirit Lives," a dedication to the people of Haiti and "By My Side" featuring Tessanne Chin. The video for By My Side, which was directed by Adrian Allen, features Robert Townsend's popular online series "Diary of a Single Mom" starring Monica Calhoun, Valery Ortiz, Janice Lynde, Richard Roundtree, Billy Dee Williams and Leon, was also released.

The album, which is now available on iTunes as a result of Third World Music Group's partnership with Zojak World Wide - who will distribute the album digitally - was showcased on iTunes this week and debuted at number 16 on the iTunes charts. To purchase the album, visit http://itunes.apple.com/album/patriots/id414469763.

For more information, visit www.thirdworldband.com.

Nicko Rebel Music Presents: The Nitrogen Riddim

Nicko Rebel Music presents the latest installment in a series of Dancehall riddims to be released for 2011 called the Nitrogen riddim.Impacting radio airwaves around the world, the Nitrogen riddim features Voicemail. This was the last recording done by Voicemail as a trio before O’Neil passed away. Their song “Bewitched” was made for the ladies, and celebrates the charms women naturally use to attract men. What is especially moving is the fact that O’Neil’s positive and energetic spirit lives on, and can be heard in the song.

Building on a base of synthesized sounds and a pulsing 808 Kick Drum, Nicko leaves no stone unturned as he appeals specifically to the Dancehall market. Fans agree that the Nitrogen riddim are permanently on their ipod playlist as sales of the single on i-Tunes has been good. One fan wrote “this track puts me in the mood to party” while another one encouraged Nicko to keep up the good work on his productions. Requests have come in for additional artists on the riddim, which will be revealed in the near future.

“Music is a passion for me,” said Nicko, “especially making good music that people can enjoy at home, in their car or at a party. Just them embracing my productions means a lot.”

Teaming with Zojak Worldwide, Nicko Rebel and Voicemail have been featured on iTunes.

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