Karamanti Gets Personal With Her Music‏

Kingston, Jamaica – Dancehall artist Karamanti gets personal with her music by bringing a family issue to light in her latest single entitled “the tribute song”. Being an artist that is known for addressing social issues and keeping her family life private, it is surprising to hear Karamanti pouring out her heart on this track. The song is called “the tribute song” and it is just that. Every line talks about an issue she and her entire family are dealing with. It is on the raid riddim by Money Green Music, which was officially released on iTunes on Tuesday, April 19th.

Karamanti says that it’s pretty sad that dancehall artists limit themselves to only a few topic and refuse to get out of the box, especially women who seem to focus mainly on men, money and sex. “I try to be different, I really don’t want to talk about the same thing everyone else is talking about.

I never follow the crowd, it is just not who I am. I think my approach to music is the reason why I haven’t gotten that big break as yet but I rather to keep it authentic and never get that break than to go with the flow just to fit in. As for this song, I was in North America and when I got back home I was completely shocked to learn what had happen to my cousin. Being a person that tries to be honest in my music, I wrote about it,” explained Karamanti.

Additionally, Karamanti makes it clear both on and off the song that monies made by her from the tribute song will go towards assisting the family. To listen the tribute song visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te89SZT-MlQ and the iTunes link to purchase the album or singles from it is: http://itunes.apple.com/album/the-raid-riddim/id432958195

Karamanti will be performing at Culture Flex this Saturday, May 7th at the Kingston YMCA located at 21 Hope Road in Kingston.

Andy Livingston Aims International Market

Fast rising reggae singer Andy Livingston is very upbeat about his latest project which is an up tempo song titled The One. The One was written and produced by Livingston and his longtime collaborator and friend Herbie Harris. Always looking out for new talent Andy also invited talented up-coming deejay Kenzic, who’s fast pace rap gives The One an extra bit of spice, to be a part of the project.

The singer who is known for lovers rock ballads such as his 2010 hit The Promise, love Aint Enough and Good People, said after many years of recording lovers rock, one drop and mid tempo tunes, he thought it was time to give his fans something different.

"Over the years I have been doing a lot of lovers rock and one drop tunes and that’s what the people know me for both locally and abroad. However I am a very versatile artiste and I will not limit myself to any one genre or sound in music, so I have decided its time to give my fans something different."

The idea for The One came to Andy Livingston after he heard several of his friends complaining about being constantly accused by their wives of staring at or flirting with other women. So after he wrote the lyrics for the song he linked up with Herbie Harris at the famed Sonic Sounds studio to record the track.

Since its official release a little over a week ago The One has been getting good rotation on several local top radio stations including IRIE FM, ZIP FM, HITZ 92 FM and FAME FM. It is also getting good support abroad in territories such as Europe, Africa and Canada. This has prompted Andy Livingston to record Spanish and French versions of the song as he intends to take aim at the international market with The One.

Andy Livingston is currently preparing for an upcoming tour of Europe which will see him doing several shows with veteran reggae artiste Admiral Tibet in countries such as France, Germany and Spain.

Alaine Releases New Single Tahrir Square

Singer Alaine has a knack for effectively translating her feelings and emotions into song. Her latest effort Tahrir Square is another such recording.

Inspired by the recent events in Cairo, Egypt, Alaine said she was deeply moved by the images that she saw. “Thousands of people gathered in Tahrir Square and peacefully and successfully protested against the 30 year tyranny of the Mubarak led dictatorship. They set an incredible example for the world to follow.

Tahrir means liberation and there are many obstacles that we can overcome in our everyday life if we stand in a consciousness of liberation. Know that you are free and no chains can bind you,” Alaine explained in a release to the media.Tahrir Square was produced by Alaine and release on her 1Thirty One label. The response to the song has been nothing but positive to date.

An accompanying music video is to be directed by Ras Shac over the next few weeks.

When Mama Prays and Good Good are two recent recordings that have been released to radio. The sugar-coated ear candy with a strong message When Mama Prays was produced by Romeich Records; while the bouncy and danceable Good Good featuring Shaggy was produced by Kingyard Entertainment and Ranch Entertainment.

Additionally, Alaine is featured on the Mike D remix of Bruno Mars’ current chart hit The Lazy Song.

Said Alaine, “I am so excited about the remix. I love it and I am sure everyone can relate to those days when you 'just waan lay down star.