Mighty Crown Ends 2012 With A Bang

Mighty Crown "The Far East Rulers" have no intentions of slowing down! And their recent rock solid performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York during the Caribbean Fever Music Festival ever solidifies this theory. A significant milestone for Mighty Crown and sound system culture, this performance marks the first time a big league sound touched down on the coveted Barclays stage.

Mighty Crown had the crowd of several thousand concertgoers moving to diverse selections of Caribbean music in between artist sets. Many patrons in attendance have agreed that Mighty Crown's performance will be remembered for years to come. Once Crown arrived, it was "pandemonium," fans have quipped.

Mighty Crown's landmark stint at the Barclays was on the heels of a dynamic, live on air dub session and up-close-and-personal interview with radio host and show promoter Dahved Levy on New York's WBLS, 107.5 radio station the night before. According to the official press release of the Caribbean Fever Music Festival, "The party vibe was preserved in between acts as the promoters deployed the world’s (number one) sound system, Mighty Crown, to keep the arena rocking and they did just that, juggling in between acts to the delight of the fans. It was indeed a perfect blend of Dancehall, Reggae and Soca -- a true Caribbean party." 

Way before Mighty Crown graced the stage, the evening started on an exceptional note, as the business-savvy sound system was honored before scores of luminaries and peers for their contributions to Caribbean music, namely the sub-genre of sound system and dancehall culture. Filled with joy, hours before their landmark performance, Crown graciously accepted their award in the Barclays' Calvin Klein theater. According to Mighty Crown's Co-Founder Masta Simon, "This honor is extremely special to us because it signifies that our fan base has extended from Jamaica to the wider Caribbean community."

Master One Productions Set to Release Cool Shade Rhythm

Master One Productions CEO Jyorken Kennedy is brimming with confidence about his latest rhythm project called the Cool Shade rhythm. According to him he believes that the project that features songs from Richie Spice, Anthony B, Lukie D, Teflon, Junior X and Tydal has what it takes to be a worldwide success. “I’m getting ready to release a very good one drop project called the Cool Shade rhythm, we have some great songs on the rhythm from some of Jamaica’s best reggae acts. I know people all over the world are gonna love these songs.”

He also stated that his company which was launched locally over a year ago is totally dedicated to making quality music. “Master One Productions is all about good quality music, that has been my commitment from the get go, everything we do has to be done properly. Right now reggae music is coming back strongly, there’s a new reggae movement and Master One Productions is gonna play its part in the movement,” said Mr. Kennedy. The Cool shade rhythm also features songs from Omarri, Fayakin, Tony Frass, D’Koncep and Akeem Garrison. The project will be released on Itunes and all other leading internet music stores on the 21st of January.

Miss Lily's Family Style Volume 1

Known for serving up Jamaica's freshest beats and top-notch cuisine in downtown Manhattan, Miss Lily's has become a social and cultural hub for all things Caribbean. There is a sense of community at Miss Lily's.

The island aesthetic is reflected throughout the swanky decor of their restaurant, bakery, juice bar and variety shop - which serves as a record store, gallery space and home to Internet broadcast station, Radio Lily. On January 22, 2013, Miss Lily’s Variety Shop in collaboration with reggae powerhouse VP Records will bring in the New Year with their debut of a brand new compilation entitled Miss Lily's Family Style Vol.1.

 Miss Lily’s family of DJs and tastemakers have carefully selected fifteen of their must-have favorites - including certified classics like Sizzla’s “Just One of Those Days,” Tanya Stephens’ “It's A Pity” and Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder’s “Bonafide Love” as well as modern day anthems like Busy Signal’s “One More Time," Vybz Kartel’s “Whine,” Konshens’ “So Mi Tan” and Gappy Ranks’ “Pumpkin Belly.”  

Enclosed in the CD's vintage vinyl-inspired packaging are in-depth liner notes written by reggae journalist and Radio Lily resident Rob Kenner along with a free download card of a 43-minute mix by Lily’s own DJ Max Glazer. The album is executive produced by Glazer along with one of Miss Lily's founding partners, Paul Salmon, who also owns Jamaica's award-winning Rockhouse Hotel and co-founded Joe’s Pub in Manhattan. 

Miss Lily’s Family Style Vol. 1 will give music enthusiasts worldwide an authentic slice of Miss Lily’s island flavor and its heart and soul. Kenner shares in an excerpt from the album's liner notes below: "Miss Lily's has been variously described as a beach shack, a chic luncheonette, and a Caribbean oasis in the middle of downtown Manhattan. But you know what it really is? It's a place for family. Not just any family, mind you - but a big, bad and broad raggamuffin tribe of a family, drawn together by their shared passion for Jamaica and its music and its food and most of all its style.” 

MISS LILY’S FAMILY STYLE VOL. 1 TRACK LISTING:
1. Sizzla - Just One of Those Days
2. Mr. Vegas - Mus Come a Road
3.  Gappy Ranks- Pumpkin Belly
4. Tarrus Riley -  Original Dancehall
5.  Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder - Bonafide Love
6. Gyptian - Hold You
7. Konshens- So Mi Tan
8. Busy Signal - Real Spenders
9.Vybz Kartel - Whine
10. Lil Rick- Guh Down
11. Kes The Band - Wotless
12. Romain Virgo - I Am Rich in Love
13. Tanya Stephens - It's a Pity

14. Queen Ifrica - Below the Waist
15. Busy Signal- One More Night