The Genesis of the Truth

After getting a taste of Jamaica’s singjay I.Q’s sound all throughout 2010, releasing singles like “Work” (Ghetto Life Riddim Produced by Fams House Records) and “Bike Back” (featuring young artiste from Rising Star, Krissy) Tripledose Productions realized that the Mixtape was high in demand. I.Q’s singles received a good amount of airplay in Jamaica, and touched different places around the world.

As of midnight February 1st, 2011, I.Q’s first mix tape “The Genesis of the truth” dropped on the street. This mixtape includes 13 singles, with several interlude’s from his recorded interview, and amazing Intro from people representing the mixtape around the world, including some big artists in Jamaica such as; G Whizz, Shawn Storm, Supa Hype. His “Party Life” single video shoot was in December, and we are now awaiting the release of the Music Video expected by Mid-February.

Watch for the Young artiste in 2011.

Download “The Genesis of the Truth” mixtape


For additional Information please contact:

Tripledose Production’s Craige “Dallasign” Fullwood at 1.876.276.7736
OR
I.Q’s International Publicist Reeva Ann Proctor at 1.514.441.3262

Number One Dancehall Show Launches 4th Season‏

On Saturday March 5th Jamaica’s number one dancehall talent show will return to TV. The 4th season of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will premier on TVJ fresh and clean on Saturday nights with a new host, new venue, new audition format and, as expected, a brand new set of princes and princesses all vying to take the Magnum crown with all the trimmings.

With the exit of Empress, the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall producers did and open audition to find a new host for the hit show. They searched far and wide for a talent who could embody the essence of the show while at the same time bring their own flavour and style to the Magnum Stage. After auditioning numerous interested host hopefuls the producers decided on Yanique Barrett.

Yanique Barrett embodies all of the swag and flavour that Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has come to symbolise over the last three seasons and she is ready for the Magnum stage. She has pledged to fulfil the mantra of the show which is to usher in a fresh new crop of dancehall princes and princesses for the public’s viewing pleasure: “It’s a dream come true. I am so happy that I will be able to do what I love while at the same time helping the young and talented to buss.

For the fourth season Judges Ms Kitty, Scatta Burrell and Professor Nuts return to bring added excitement and insightful comments to the Magnum stage. The Judges will select 5 princes and 5 princesses from each of the 5 audition location. After deliberations they will select the Top 20 Live Show finalists (10 Princes and 10 Princesses). The Magnum Top 20 will be announced to Jamaica on two live shows to be aired on TVJ starting on Saturday March 19. The 20 finalists will then compete for the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall crown and $1 Million.

Auditions will take place in February 2011 at 5 locations across the island for one day only from 9AM – 3PM.

Ocho Rios

Saturday February 5

Amnesia Nite Club

Montego Bay

Sunday February 6

The Wexford Hotel

May Pen

Saturday February 12

Bargain Village Car Park

Portmore

Sunday February 13

Club Afrodiziac

Kingston

Saturday February 19

Ranny Williams Centre

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has returned for a fourth with all the swagger and flavour of past years but with some new changes that will definitely excite. The number one Dancehall talent show will continue to showcase the best and freshest Dancehall talent ever to premiere on Jamaican TV. The interactive talent competition filmed live in Kingston, has energized television viewers for the past 3 years and will continue to do so as the fashion, lyrical battles and intense competition will be stepped up a notch as the show continues to showcase authentic Jamaican talent in 2011.

Duane Stephenson On Tour In Celebration Of Black Gold

Atlanta, Georgia February 3, 2010 -- Duane Stephenson is currently on his fourth tour outing with reggae’s legendary group The Wailers. Recent tours throughout South America and the U.S. have garnered a positive response with sold out performances for this compelling songwriter and versatile singer. Performing songs from his September, 2010 VP Records release, BLACK GOLD as well as songs from his debut album FROM AUGUST TOWN (2007), Duane explains that he is: “meeting many fans for the first time and these fans are a bit out of the scope of the traditional reggae market, working with the Wailers, and the support has been great so far.”

Duane’s introduction to The Wailers was through their work with the United Nations World Food Programme. He was invited to write a song “A Step for Mankind” to support the WFP. Duane is currently working on a new song whose proceeds will benefit the World Food Programme’s largest global operation in Sudan.

In October, 2010 Duane was invited by the World Food Programme to honor of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the The George McGovern Leadership Award Ceremony as part of his work to spread the message of the need for more action in addressing the issue of world hunger.

As for the scope of his contribution as a reggae artist and humanitarian, he explains: “What I am doing is part of a larger mandate. The more you can do to make the world a better place for everybody, it is really a pleasure to do the little bit that I am actually doing, the feeling is great. It is something worthwhile as there are not many of these opportunities left.”

Duane Stephenson, The Wailers Uprising Tour with Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds

2/1/11 Agave - Avon, Colorado show time: 11:15
2/3/11 Bourbon Theatre - Lincoln, Nebraska show time: 10:00
2/4/11 First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minnesota show time: 11:00
2/5/11 Blue Moose - Iowa City, Iowa show time: 8:00
2/8/11 Majestic Theatre - Madison, Wisconsin show time: 10:30
2/9/11 The Ark - Ann Arbor, Michigan show time: 8:45
2/10/11 Bluebird - Bloomington, Indiana show time: 9:00
2/11/11 The Rave at Eagles Auditorium - Milwaukee, Wisconsin show time: 10:00
2/12/11 House of Blues - Chicago, Illinois show time: 10:00
2/13/11 The Kent Stage - Kent, Ohio show time 10:00
2/16/11 Pickle Barrel Nightclub - Killington, Vermont show time 11:00
2/16/11 Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center - Stowe, Vermont show time: 8:45
2/18/11 Festival Montreal En Lumiere - Montreal, Quebec show time: 9:00
2/19/11 The Music Hall - Portsmouth, New Hampshire show time: 8:45
2/20/11 Tarrytown Music Hall - Tarrytown, New York show time: 7:45
4/2/11 Lake Worth Reggae Festival - Lake Worth, Florida show time: 8:00
4/10/11 Steamboat Springs Ski Area - Steamboat Springs, Colorado show time: 3:00
5/20/11 Chesapeake Jubilee Festival, Main Stage - Chesapeake, Virginia

Toi Releases First Official Music Video

On Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Jamaican American rising star premiered her debut music video on youtube. The video, which was shot at Calibur Films
Studio in Pembroke Pines, Florida, features the Hit Song, Whine N Stop from the Sanction Riddim Album produced by UIM Records. The album which
features some of Jamaica's Top Artists including Beenie Man, Ding Dong, Voicemail, Konshens, Mr. Vegas & Timberlee has been receiving a host of
positive responses thus far.

Toi utilized her creative prowess, and artistic skills as the chief editor of the video, which was directed, and filmed by Sean Ricketts of Calibur Films. Her music itself is derived from influences stemming from several
genres including but not limited to Pop, Reggae & RnB. With the flood of positive responses received so far, the video is expected to be a firm
stepping stone, and a solid foundation for bigger things to come.

As her management team prepares for the launch of a 2011 Marketing & Campaign, Toi is sincerely thankful for all the support from her friends, fans, and family. We certainly expect to see her taking over the charts
this year.