Dubtronic Kru Added To EME Awards Line-Up

Kingston Jamaica, March 1, 2011: With just under two weeks left before the much-anticipated 7th Annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards unfolds at Devon House in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday, March 12, 2011, event Founder and Chairman Richard “Richie B’ Burgess said preparations are well advanced and the marketing campaign is going very well.

"The EME Awards Nominees Announcement Show which aired exclusively on CVM TV and CVM Plus (Cable) in Jamaica on Valentine’s Day went very well and gave our promotions a big shot in the arm” Burgess indicated. "The focus now is to ramp up ticket sales and make this year's event another sold out affair. I encourage patrons not to wait for the last minute as we only have a limited number of seats to fill. I am confident that we will be able to put together a very entertaining, first class production that will rival the best events of its kind in the world” he said.

Early bird tickets are now available in two seating categories: General JA$2,500.00 and VIP JA$3,500.00 and can be purchased at the the Mall Pharmacy, Petcom Portmore Parkway, Xtras Mall Plaza and Manor Park and Upper Cut Barbers - Liguanea Post Mall.

The 2011 EME's will feature live performances from American rappers EVE and TRINA, as well as Jamaica's very own Jah Cure, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw, Etana, Wayne Wonder, Tifa, Andrew Tosh, No-Maddz, Toya, Kahlil and Leba Hibbert who are all preparing to heat up the stage. Dubtonic Kru, who won "The Global Battle of the Bands Competition" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have earned the title of "Best New Band in the World" is the latest addition to the impressive list of performers.

"I wish to congratulate Dubtonic Kru on their remarkable and significant win in Malaysia this year and am very pleased to announce that the group will take their victory celebration to the EME Awards stage. No one should miss this milestone moment" the EME Founder said.

"I feel doubly happy since the EME Awards is actually introducing for the first time this year, the category 'Best Instrumental Group with Vocals,' as a means of encouraging bands like Dubtonic Kru to gain even greater respect here at home" he noted.

The EME will be streamed live at www.jamaicansmusic.com to thousands of reggae lovers all over the world (including Jamaica) who are not be able to attend the event in Kingston.

“We are so excited to be able to offer this service to the thousands of music lovers globally who are unable to attend the event. By offering this service, we are taking a leadership role in bringing quality Jamaican entertainment right into the homes of music enthusiasts."

The EME Awards is sponsored by:

1. CVM TV

2. HOT102 FM
3. IMAGESnewsletter.com
4. LIME
5. COURTLEIGH HOTEL & SUITES
6. ZOJAK WORLDWIDE
7. DOWNSOUND RECORDS
8. STARLIGHT PRODUCTIONS
9. JAMAICA OBSERVER
10. STEWARTS AUTO SALES & BUDGET CAR RENTALS - Official Transportation Provider
11. JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD
12. DEVON HOUSE
13. BRYANS PHOTO STUDIO
14. GRAFTON MUSIC
15. CAPTAIN’S BAKERY
16. AIR JAMAICA
17. THE TOOTS FOUNDATION
18. ENERGY BEAT LIMITED
19. KINGSTON HIREAGE
20. SEAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
21. ON STAGE TV
22. BORDER PATROL SECURITY
23. Emkay Sports Ltd
24. Jamaica Live.com
25. Outaroad.com
27. Entertainment Konnections
25. One876entertainment.com
26. ChatyChaty.com

VP Records Releases RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA on March 29

(VP RECORDS, NEW YORK) - VP Records unleashes the hottest dancehall tracks to blaze the airwaves from the genre's top shottas on RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA 2011, dropping on March 29, 2011. This trend-setting compilation is known for breaking the latest tracks and featuring the biggest names currently in dancehall, and is a definitive compilation for fans on the cutting edge of this genre.

Featuring red-hot hits from the dancehall's biggest hit makers including Gyptian, Vybz Kartel , Buju Banton, I-Octane , Mavado, Di Genius, Chino, Spice, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer and more, RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA 2011 is bound to satisfy the appetite of any dancehall aficionado.

Showcasing new anthems such as "Cake Soap" by Kartel, the sultry "Gal We Want" from Gyptian, Buju Banton on "Gal," and breaking new hits such as "Jim Screechie" by Spice, "Life Of The Party" by Elephant Man featuring Bounty Killer, and the molten "Whine Up Part 2" from Di Genius, plus fan favorite "Gal A Mad Ova" from Mavado, this album has something for everyone.

Now in its 17th year and still going strong, the trademark raw, hardcore dancehall collection will see an unedited, dirty version for its physical release, whereas the edited, clean version will be available digitally.

Track Listing

1. No Love Inna Dem - I-Octane

2. Cake Soap - Vybz Kartel

3. Benz Punany - Vybz Kartel

4. Gal A Mad Ova - Mavado

5. Whine Up Part 2 - Di Genius

6. Stullesha - Mavado

7. Tek Weh Gal - Chino

8. Di Cleaner - Derrick Coffie, Selena Chin & Michael Parkinson

9. Jim Screechie - Spice

10.Cyaa Mad Me - T'Nez

11.Get Out My Face - Lolita

12.Nuh Ramp Wid - I-Octane

13.Gal - Buju Banton

14.Gal We Want - Gyptian

15.Life Of The Party - Elephant Man Ft. Bounty Killer

16.Dancehall Hero - Vybz Kartel

Kimanda Cunningham Scores With “My Baby!”

Produced by DJ Karim for the Stainless Records Imprint, Road Crusher Records recording artist Kimanda Cunningham scores her 2nd international hit record with the song “My Baby!”

Built as a variation to the original Fade Away riddim, Kimanda makes the topic of love her focus when she sings “mih tell him seh mih love mih love him / nih fraid fih kiss up and hug him / mih hug him / nuh mek nuh girl come take him / nuh mek nug bwoy come violate him / mih rate him …”

Tony Carr from WPFW in the metro DC area says the song is a “perfect blend of classic Reggae music and quality lyrics,” while Blood Preshah from Denver, Colorado says Kimanda is definitely one of his artists to watch. “I am confident about her success” said the veteran DJ.

The international Reggae community of Radio music presenters agree as Kimanda is enjoying regular radio play in the Netherlands, France, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Antigua, the Cayman Islands, the UK, Australia, the US and Canada where DJ Wiz from CHRY 105.5 FM says “my listeners are impressed with what they’ve heard so far!”

“The song speaks to men and what their women feel about them” said Kimanda from rehearsal at the Road Crusher recording studios. “I just wanted to speak for the ladies with this song!”

Download Kimanda Cunningham - My Baby