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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Google Play Spotlight for Richie Spice


It marks a significant date in the life of the reggae singer, as It will be the worldwide debut of his highly anticipated, acoustic album, Soothing Sounds: Acoustic, and, to coincide with the release, Google Play will spotlight the album, which becomes available both physically and digitally on that date.

Google Play, which is Google's massive global music forum, is described as a “one-stop shop for all your favorite entertainment”.

Google Play contains millions of songs and is said to be a more connected, powerful experience. According to Spice’s management, this is “definitely a really good look and feel and we know that being featured on Google Play will be a great boost for Soothing Sounds: Acoustic”.  

Also on October 23 will be the twinning of the official press launch and a live showcase at Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records Sports Club. The showcase will unveil Richie Spice with his full-band for the first official presentation of the album to media and fans in Jamaica. 

Richie Spice, who recently wrapped a US West Coast tour, is looking forward to all that is set to unfold next Tuesday, and is particularly happy at the chance to interact with his fans in Jamaica in such an intimate setting. “We have a great show planned for Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records,” Richie said with his characteristic quick smile. 

“We have been spreading the vibes of the new album within the States and now it’s time for Jamaica to experience the sounds. The setting is just right for what we intend to deliver and it will be ‘niceness’ all around,” he concluded. Soothing Sounds: Acoustic has been hailed as a keepsake which showcases an eclectic mix of musical elements that fuse classic reggae vibes with modern day acoustic rock, Spanish guitar, jazz and African drum beats. 

The first two singles, Free, an uplifting call for unity and Crying, which depicts Spice's signature chanting-style as he conjures socially-conscious questions, are currently available on iTunes. They are in heavy rotation in Jamaica and across reggae airwaves, worldwide. Soothing Sounds: Acoustics is being distributed by Tad's Record.
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Delly Ranx Shoots Music Video for The Next Chapter


Veteran Dancehall and Reggae artist, Delly Ranx will be in Jamaica late October to shoot the music video for his chart topping lead single “The Next Chapter.” The video will be directed by Terminal 4 Media and will be shot on location in Jamaica. Known for its’ picturesque backdrops, Jamaica was chosen as the ideal setting for the music video.

As far as the storyline, “we want to keep that a surprise” said Jay Jay from Terminal 4 Media.

What the director did reveal is that the video will keep to the theme of the song and will also showcase Delly as a timeless artist who performs meaningful music in Dancehall and now in Reggae.  

She continued by saying “Fans and music lovers’ are gravitating towards this song because it echoes maturation in their own lives so we are going to deliver a video that they can gravitate to as well.” During a recent interview, Delly was asked about what fans can expect from the video to which the artist answered “when I heard the riddim, the words just flowed, and we are going to make that same flow happen in the video. 

Now is the right time to share the next chapter with my fans both musically and now in visually.” The self reflective song, taken from his latest album of the same name, embraces the new path and direction Delly’s life takes as he transitions from yesterday to today. Offering personal references to his life’s journey, Delly engages fans with lyrics that come from the heart. Produced by Madd Spider Productions, “The Next Chapter” has become a fan favourite in multiple countries including the US, Canada, the UK and The Netherlands where the single enjoys heavy rotation on multiple radio stations.
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Singing Melody's Influence on the 2012 US Presidential Election!


Politics has always influenced Reggae music. As the genre emerged over the years, artists used their voices as a vehicle in support of, or to speak out against issues originating from the political arena. Singing Melody, arguably one of the most celebrated Reggae artists, lends his voice to the upcoming US Presidential election, and in support of the political campaign of Barack Obama.

Participating in political discussions, canvassing, and being a poll station volunteer in South Florida, Singing Melody is actively in support of the Obama administration. “If we don’t take a stand and become active in the upcoming election, decisions will be made for us, and I don’t think we’ll like what those decisions are” said Melody from Jamaica ahead of his departure for South Florida where he’ll work from a campaign office and drive elderly voters to the polls. “What is encouraging is to see how many people from the Caribbean, now living in the US, are involved in this process.

We will make the difference.” As a resident of Jamaica and South Florida, Singing Melody sees the impact of the political process on his neighbours, and Floridians in general. “This election doesn’t just affect Americans, it affects all countries around the world. 

I haven’t heard Romney mention anything about relations with Jamaica and the Caribbean, yet the Caribbean has been a focus to the Obama administration.” In a document entitled ‘Latin America and the Caribbean: U.S. Policy and Key Issues for Congress in 2012,’ the Obama administration lays out its focus for the Latin and Caribbean region by stating: “Current U.S. policy toward the region is focused on four priorities: promoting economic and social opportunity; ensuring citizen security; strengthening effective democratic institutions; and securing a clean energy future. 

There has been substantial continuity in U.S. policy toward the region under the Obama Administration, which has pursued some of the same basic policy approaches as the Bush Administration. Nevertheless, the Obama Administration has made several significant policy changes, including an overall emphasis on partnership and shared responsibility.” 

 Americans take to the polls on Tuesday November 6th, 2012 where they have the option to vote for Republican candidate Mitt Romney or re-elect President Barack Obama who is a Democrat. Upcoming for Singing Melody includes a Mini U.S. Tour including performances with Beenie Man in November, Christmas in Jamaica and New Years Eve in New York. In early 2013, Melody hits Europe and Japan. More details on those and other events coming soon!
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