Don Corleon, Jamaica's Top Producer Keeps Dub Alive

Internationally acclaimed Jamaican producer Donovan "Don Corleon" Bennett unleashes his highly anticipated dub album aptly titled Dub In HD, on June 21, 2011, on his very own label, Don Corleon Records. Internationally-known and critically acclaimed for his work with pop stars such as Sean Paul, Rihanna and Keyshia Cole on Billboard chart-topping singles, as well as the who's who in reggae and dancehall today, from Vybz Kartel to J Boog, Bennett is credited with keeping reggae music contemporary and on a competitive edge in the global music industry.

Bennett's vested efforts in keeping reggae on the musical forefront brings him full circle to dub, a subgenre of reggae that emerged in the 60's and primarily consists of instrumental remixes of existing recordings. "I'm in love with music and the dub genre especially," reveals Bennett. "People like the Mad Professor, King Tubby, Scientist and King Jammy really influenced me."

Bennett yearned to learn from his dub heroes but was unable to do so and found himself watching them work in the studio via YouTube videos. After diligently studying their methods from their YouTube footage, Bennett was able to teach himself how to create dub, straight from the masters themselves. "This project is a real tribute to the forefathers of dub music and it is my way of keeping their music alive."

The album consists of 10 tracks, which are all original Don Corleon productions including monster riddims Seasons and Changes, but are now composed in dub. It also includes tracks featuring artistswho appeared on the original riddims, thus Dub In HD sees appearances from reggae stars Buju Banton, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure, Protoje, Natural Blacks and Jah9.

Dub in HD is distributed worldwide by all major digital retailers including iTunes and Amazon, and is also available on vinyl - the perfect platform for the resurrection of reggae's renaissance format.

TRACK LISTING

1. Dread In Dub

2. Drop Leaf In Dub

3. Ghetto Life In Dub

4. Istanbull In Dub

5. Luv A Dub

6. Major Riddim In Dub

7. Seasons In Dub

8. Sweet Treat In Dub

9. Warning In Dub

10. Wrong Side In Dub

Biggaton Gearing Up For A Very Busy Summer‏

Kevin Roye aka Biggaton is no ordinary artist, the talented dub poet is also a very serious business man. This Manchester native who is a former student of Holmwood Technical High School is all about the business of music. Through his Imhotep C Records imprint he handles music production, management and bookings for himself and the company’s top act Warrior King.

For Biggaton juggling the business side of the music biz and being an artiste at the same time is not a difficult task. "Many people ask me how do I manage to juggle my many roles in the music business so well, but it's never really difficult to do the things that you are passionate about.

For as long as I can remember music and business have always been two of my greatest passions and I am blessed with the ability to do both of them and do them well," said Biggaton.

Biggaton is looking forward to a very busy summer this year, as he prepares to release several singles for himself such as Di Money Gone (on the 007 Label) and Protect the Earth which was done in tandem with Warrior King.

He also has a 22 track double album in the works, titled 20/20 Vision and Beyond. This project is a joint venture production between Imhotep C Records and Pleasant Hill Records, which is slated to be released later this year.

Also on the agenda for him is the promotion of Warrior King's upcoming album for Tad’s Records titled Warrior King The King Of Culture. This album will be released in August.

And the YGB winner is.... Nicole Duhaney aka Nikki Z!‏

The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards held their yearly event recognizing and celebrating Young Black Professionals.Media personality and President & CEO of DNZ Productions Nicole Duhaney better known as Nikki Z was honored and received an Broadcast Communications Award.

Some of the distinguished recipient were Dr. Keneca Boyce, Senior Director of Program Development, Inwood House for Women in Business Award. Jeff Broom, Co-Founder, Making A Difference (M.A.D.) Team for Multi-Level Marketing Award and Gordon Chambers, Singer, Producer, & Grammy Award Songwriter

When asked what this honor mean to her, Nikki Z stated ""it was an honor to be nominated amongst so many accomplished individuals. To take home the broadcaster award showed me that I am on the right path. Being a young girl who came from the projects to being one of the top Caribbean Radio Personalities is something I dreamed of and I don't take it lightly.

I want to share with all races and cultures the music I was raised on, the music I saw make all my family functions lively, exciting and fun. Reggae and dancehall to me is more then a job. It's a way of life.. When the music hits you feel no pain. Those words have guided me throughout my career. I want to help take away the pain one listener at a time. "

Young, Black & Gifted association was founded in 2006 by Carl O. Gray, President and CEO, The NetLinkz Group, Inc., and Founder of Unified Network of Business Professional. YGB Awards program places an emphasis on individuals that continued to reach levels of success through hard work and determination. There isn’t a formal selection criterion to receive this award, rather than a peer-to-peer acknowledgment & appreciation of these individual’s drive for success outlined by where they have been in life to where they are now as ambassadors of the entrepreneurial spirit.

Nicole Duhaney aka Nikki Z contribution to radio began many years ago in the U.S but her name rose to fame in Jamaica where her soul resides, but she has brought the essence back to the States and besides hosting her syndicated radio show "World Caribbean Countdown" airing in 3 stations in Africa and across Caribbean and USA, as well as being the #1 Female DJ on the #1 Hip Hop station in CT Hot 93.7, she also is the entertainment reporter on BBC 1xtra. her DNZ Productions company along with Hapilos Entertainment is bringing "Lake Fest, Love within The Music" to the East Coast. For more information, please visit www.LakefestCT.com