Dancehall Princess Tiana Sizzles with New Single, "Touch Like The World Ago End"

“Princess of Dancehall” Tiana makes a splash with the release of her new smash, “Touch Like The World Ago End,” an aggressive, sexy anthem for the ladies. The single was released on July 2, 2013 in both clean and explicit versions, and is now available worldwide from FOX FUSE. Born Danielle Shand in St. Mary, Jamaica, Tiana has been marking her territory in dancehall music ever since she emerged on the scene in 2009, and now takes her sounds worldwide, recently completing her first European tour.

This new single is the latest card in Tiana’s bountiful hand, as she aims to break through to the global audience as the premier female dancehall artist today. “‘Touch Like The World Ago End’ is definitely one of my favorite songs, I just love the vibe and the energy I get from the audience whenever I perform it live,” reveals Tiana. “It’s the first time I have performed a song that is unreleased to the public but it always seems to ‘tun-up di vibes’ and make the ladies dance like crazy.

This repeatedly happens on every show that I have performed this song, especially while I was on tour in Europe.” Tiana just returned to Jamaica, following an 11-show European tour that included stops in Germany, Italy, Austria, and The Netherlands.  

The track was produced by Jamaica-based production house WAWA Music for OutARoad, providing Tiana with the proper ammunition to decimate dance halls and airwaves, with her suggestive lyrical missives and strong, sultry delivery. “As one of the producers of this amazing track, I know this song will forever be an anthem and one that will be discussed by many,” states Carlington Wilmot, head of OutARoad and Tiana’s manager. “I know this song will certainly do a lot for Tiana’s already budding career, as this is a topic that has never been explored in this manner nor by any other dancehall artists before her.” 

Collaborating with some of the biggest artists and producers in dancehall music, Tiana has become a spokesperson for her generation, calling out what she felt was a “sexist” music industry in Jamaica, as she strives to see females earn similar recognition to their male counterparts. Her profound stance and statements have garnered mass media attention, as well as support from her female colleagues within the industry. 

With her local and international popularity growing consistently, Tiana is indeed earning her ranking as the “Princess of Dancehall.” "Touch Like The World Ago End" and “F**k Like The World Ago End” are now available worldwide on iTunes and all major digital retailers from FOX FUSE.

Keznamdi Has Big Plans After EP Launch

Roots revival artiste Keznamdi is basking in the attention after the successful launch of his debut EP Bridging the Gap. The EP, which was launched on June 19 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, signals the artiste’s mass arrival on the Jamaican music scene. “All the people who keep supporting good music just keep doing it because it’s blessing.

It was a good show as all my family came out and gave support”, commented Keznamdi Keznamdi partnered with his sister Kelissa for the launch which also saw the premier of the Gideon video – collaboration between the two.

Launch also saw participation from the McDonald Family with Kamilla being the MC and Father Chakula speaking and performing alongside the likes of other young Reggae revivalists, Chronixx, Dre Island, Kabaka Pyramid and Jah 9.  

With the successful launch of his EP, Keznamdi is now focused on promoting his music further and has a number promotional activities planned for the rest of the year in Jamaica, the Caribbean and North America. “We are focused on promoting the Bridging the Gap EP so we will be doing promotional tours on the West coast of America specifically in cities such as San Diego and San Francisco. We are also looking at getting our music and videos more established in the Caribbean and South America. 

For Jamaica we will be doing some special live performances around the island to further cement the music on the reggae landscape”, Keznmadi said. Keznamdi will do a series of small shows in Kingston to further expose his talent to the masses. Currently there are plans to have shows at the Village Blues Café and Redbone Blues Bar. 

The artiste revealed that the next stage of the promotion will focus on the release of the video for his single I Don’t Wanna, which was shot recently by Asha of Fareye Films and is currently being edited. Keznamdi says he also plans to shoot My Love for You in September, his collaboration with Chronixx also featured on the EP. While continuing to rise as a new star in the reggae constellation, Keznamdi plans to maintain his focus on creating position and uplifting music.