Maxi Priest Gears Up For New Single 'Easy To Love'

Reggae Legend Announces Select U.S. Dates Throughout the Summer and Fall Season International reggae star Maxi Priest is back with the new single "Easy To Love," which will be released digitally on July 16th, 2013 through VP Records. The lover's rock anthem, on the "In My Arms" riddim produced by Colin 'Bulby' Yorke, will be featured on MaxiPriest's upcoming studio album slated for release this fall on VP Records. Maxi Priest also has select U.S. dates throughout the summer and fall season to gear up for the release of his new single and upcoming album.

Maxi Priest, who has been spreading reggae music across the globe since the 1980s, has rightfully earned his place among other greats such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals and Dennis Brown. This is an extraordinary achievement for a singer steeped in Jamaican music, yet raised in South London.

Maxi's joyous brand of reggae and lovers' rock, infused with r&b and accompanied by real charisma, has brought him a level of success no other British reggae singer can match. He is one of only two British reggae acts (along with UB40) to have a U.S. Billboard #1 hit "Close to You" in 1990, his duet with Roberta Flack, "Set the Night to Music" reached the U.S. Billboard Top 10 in 1991, and his duet with Shaggy in 1996, "That Girl," was also a hit in the United States, peaking at #20.

US Tour Dates:

July 13, 2013 in Chicago, IL @Taste of Chicago

August 4, 2013 in Glenside, PA @ Mann Center

August 6, 2013 in New York, NY @ B.B. King's

August 10, 2013 in Danbury, CT @ Ive's Concert Park

September 12, 2013 in Honolulu, HI @ Waterfront

October 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Park Casino

Kick Dem Records Serves Up Debut Album, 'Dancehall Party Riddim'

Jamaica’s newest hit maker Kick Dem Records dishes out their debut album Dancehall Party Riddim, on July 23, 2013, with pre-order available today, July 8, 2013. The album will be available worldwide from all major digital retailers and is distributed by FOX FUSE.

Dancehall heavyweights like Demarco, T.O.K., Ward 21, Macka Diamond, Leftside, Kiprich and others anchor the 18-track riddim compilation, which is destined to stay atop party playlists in dance halls around the world. Kick Dem Records was formed just over a year ago with producers Jermaine “ZJ Bruce Lee” Bennett and William “Kris Beatz” Murray at its helm.

The label also houses upcoming dancehall artists Oshane “Khaos” Logan and Rushell “Jnesis” Wright. ZJ Bruce Lee had previously released the Wappings Riddim through Truckback Records, before turning his talents into creating his own label. Now, Kick Dem Records is proud to present eight months of labor and creativity with the Dancehall Party Riddim.

“With this riddim album, we intend to show the world that Kick Dem Records is here to bring back dancehall music in its real and ultimate form, for the whole world and future generations to enjoy,” states ZJ Bruce Lee. “I wish to thank all the members of Kick Dem Records, as well as all artists who made the Dancehall Party Riddim possible.” 

ZJ Bruce Lee has his fingers on the pulse of dancehall music, as he is a leading disc jockey on Jamaica’s hit station, ZIP 103 FM, spinning dancehall hits daily for his audience tuning in at home and overseas, via ZIP’s popular online stream. 

Thus, many singles from the riddim are already enjoying rotation in Jamaica and the momentum now continues with its global release. The Dancehall Party Riddim will be available worldwide from all major digital retailers on July 23, 2013, with pre-order available today, July 8, 2013, from FOX FUSE.