Chuckle Berry Collaborates with Luciano on 'Real Life'‏

Canadian based Dancehall artist Chuckle Berry is currently riding a wave of success with his latest single titled Real Life on the New Brand Music Imprint. The single which also features veteran reggae singer Luciano was produced by DJ Chris and Anthony Malvo on the Pick Up the Pieces rhythm.

“My new song with Luciano is doing very well right now; it’s getting a lot of love from disc jocks all over the world, especially in Canada and Europe.”Since its release a few weeks ago the single has been getting heavy rotation in Canada, Jamaica, the US and Europe. Real Life is currently number4 in Italy on DJ Gusma T’s Top 20 Reggae Singles Chart.

The gravelly voice deejay has been working hard to establish himself on the Canadian music scene since moving there in 2010. So far he has been able to make serious inroads in Canada with of hits songs such as Bumpa which was recorded on Delly Ranx’ Saudi Arabia Rhtyhm, Dirty Talk and Life.

Chuckle Berry says since making the move he has been able to build on the success he has experienced in the past with songs such as Good Life and Johny B Good which appeared on Sly & Robbie’s 2011 Grammy nominated compilation album titled One Pop.

“Since I moved to Canada I have been doing a lot of work, all over the world people know me because of Good Life. I have been working hard to build on that by continuously releasing more good songs and its paying off, my fan base has increased significantly in the last 12 months. I have been doing a lot of shows and requests are coming from promoters all over the world,” said the artist.

Chuckle Berry is currently working towards the completion of his debut album which is slated to be released later this year. He is also preparing for an upcoming tour of Europe.

Transitional Summer for Karamanti

Having recently released the video for her single "don't it" as well as being featured on the hit riddim driven project, zinc fence medley, Karamanti now has a jam packed summer schedule which includes domestic and international appearances.

Karamanti who is in one hundred percent promotion mode has several radio, TV and printed media interviews lined up throughout the summer. She is also scheduled to appear on various festivals which include the Green 4 Life Eco-fest in St. Elizabeth happening on June 23, Jamcka Fest in Negril on July 1, Montreal Reggae festival on August 18, Toronto Rasta Fest on August 25 and that is just to name a few.

In addition to meeting her show obligations, Karamanti continues to make herself available to producers wanting to work with her. Upcoming releases to look out for which features Karamanti are the sickness riddim by Lyon House Music, 10,000 volt riddim by Mackmilli Production, fresh and ready riddim by Outbakk Records, controversy riddim by CG Records and many more.

Castafari Drops Monopoly Video‏

Eight Day Recording artist Castafari recently released the music video for his song titled Monopoly, which is the latest single of his Just Life CD. The Boston based Jamaican artist is very upbeat about the video that was shot and produced in Vietnam.

“I just dropped the video for my single called Monopoly, this video was shot in Vietnam, and it took a lot of hard work to produce it. I am very excited about it and I know the fans are going to love it. This video is different on many levels from anything out there right now,” said the deejay whose real name is Andre Collins.

The video features an animated theme and showcases Castafari dancing across a monopoly board game while he sings lines such as: sometimes life is like a Monopoly/ so get yuh money try yuh best fi nuh go a jail, and if you in the valley try yuh best nuh hol a skirt tail.

Castafari says since the video was released, it has been getting a lot of rotation stateside and it has also been getting a lot of hits on youtube. He also said that plans are in the pipeline for an official release of the video locally.
“Since I dropped the video it has been doing well in the US and on the internet. The next move is to release in in Jamaica, I can’t leave out yard at all,” said the artist.

Tmar Eyes Musical Breakthrough With Street Cleaner Rhythm

Ever since he was a small boy growing up in his home town in Princess Field, St. Catherine Jermaine Millington aka Tmar was very passionate music. By the age of nine he began performing on school events while attending St. Dominic Prep School. This trend continued throughout his high school years, during those years he was very active in dancing, drama and music.

The former Charlemont High School student has come a long way since those early days; now he is a budding musician, producer and singjay. “From I was a little boy music was a big part of my life, other than music the only thing that really peaked my interest was football and although I played football in high school, in the end music won out. My whole life is about music now, making beats, recording my songs, performing and producing for other artists, said Tmar.

Over the last four years Tmar has produced a number of rhythm projects featuring himself and other artists including Little Hero, Charley Blacks and Timmi Burrell.
He is currently promoting a brand new rhythm called the Street Cleaner; this rhythm features songs from a number of artists such as Timmi Burrell, Edge Michael, Mojo Herbs, Qurious, Belgium based African singer Musaby and Tikaros from Japan.
Tmar is very excited about the project which has been released over a month now. Since its release all the songs on the rhythm including Tmar’s I Fear no Evil have been receiving strong support both locally and overseas, especially in Japan and Europe.

According to him he thinks the rhythm has what it takes to be a success globally.
“The Street Cleaner was made with the international market in mind, the rhythm is pure dancehall it has the 90s flavor that’s missing from dancehall music now and the songs are well produced and mastered. I really think with the right support from radio it will go places worldwide.”

He also said that he thinks this project will be the one to give him the musical breakthrough that he has long yearned for. “I have been doing my thing for a good while now and I think that I have finally found the winning project, I have been getting a lot of props for the Street Cleaner people really seem to like it.

All the songs are doing well especially on you youtube and I have been getting crazy comments on facebook about it. Everywhere I perform my song on the rhythm I have gotten a good response.” All the songs on the Street Cleaner rhythm were mixed and mastered by at Marc Leys at MacLess Music Factory in Belgium.