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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Wayne Wonder Featured on MTV Iggy


International Grammy - nominated artiste Wayne Wonder has hit MTV Iggy. Recent video Reset it was released a few months ago and has been receiving a lot of traction with the mainstream media.

Produced by Grammy Award winning producer Austin 'Payday' Green, Wayne Wonder is pleased with the response the single is getting. "Performing throughout the world these past few months, the single is getting great feedback and great response from the mainstream market as well" says Wayne Wonder.

'Reset It' is currently on MTVIggy.com, which is a viacom media network and parent entity for MTV, MTV2, MTV Jams and CMT. Known for featuring global, cutting edge talent it is great exposure and achievement to be featured on the site. Produced by Icey Jace Film factory and shot in Portland Jamaica, the video has received over 75,000 hits in less than one month and is now looking to receive greater exposure.  

Wrapping up a successful 2013 with his recent tour in Japan, Wayne Wonder gears up for several more shows in the US and then he is off to Germany. "For 2014, we can guarantee that Wayne Wonder will knock you off your feet as he has just released two new singles. 

One is titled 'I Need You' produced by Kingstone Records and the other is 'Let Me Love You Tonight' Produced by Natures Way Entertainment says Ronnie Tomlinson, CEO of Destine Media and publicist to Wayne Wonder. Both single will leave you saying "DJ play that one for me again".
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Alpha Blondy Drops New Video "My American Dream"


West-African reggae vocalist Alpha Blondy returns with his latest video "My American Dream," directed by Brant Kantor of NBTV and filmed in New York City, where Alpha once resided.

The video's vivid imagery was shot the day before Independence Day on July 3, 2013 in and around historic locations throughout Manhattan – including the newly-erected Freedom Tower, Battery Park, Mendez Boxing in Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.

"My American Dream" is off of his most recent studio effort Mystic Power, available digitally and in stores now on VP Records. With over 15 albums under his belt, Alpha Blondy stays true to his signature contemporary world sound on Mystic Power.

His unmistakable vocals (which are a mix of English, French and his native language Dioula) are filled with socially-charged messages that effortlessly ride over Afro-reggae beats and jazzy funk-fused rhythms.  

He inspires change on opening track "Hope," which features Jamaican dancehall king Beenie Man, and offers a powerful rendition of Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff" on "J’ai Tue Le Commissaire." Blondy then goes on to explain the true meaning behind "mystic power" on "Woman," a heart-felt tribute recognizing the strength and endurance of the entire gender. Alpha Blondy's upbringing is as rich and diverse as his music. 

Hailing from the Ivory Coast, Alpha Blondy was born to a Muslim mother and a Christian father and brought up by a grandmother who taught him to love everyone. He always raised awareness about social injustice and aimed to promote unity in his lyrics and in real life, which eventually led him to become the Ambassador for Peace for the UNESCO, NATO and CEDEAO. 

The singer grew up listening to African folkloric music, but was influenced by American bands like Pink Floyd, Jimmy Hendrix, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Otis Redding. He was introduced to Bob Marley's music when he moved to New York to study English at Hunter College and in Columbia University's American Language Program. After a brief stint in Paris to record his 1984 album Cocody Rock, he headed to Jamaica to record the title track with Marley’s backing group, The Wailers. 

Later, he returned to in Kingston's Tuff Gong Studios to record his third album Jerusalem (1986). By the release of his 1987 album Revolution, Blondy had already established himself as an international artist with a massive following in his native country, North America and Europe. His popularity continues to grow, and he continues to steadily release albums.
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Bunji Garlin Took Over NYC, Boston, Hartford Last Week


Bunji Garlin, known to many as the Viking of Soca, is taking the genre to new heights. A year after his explosive single's release, "Differentology (Ready For The Road)" is breaking beyond Caribbean Carnival and turning into a massive hit in North America. The single was recently chosen as one of NPR's Favorite Anthems for 2013 and is in the running for MTV Iggy's Song of the Year as well as a primetime spot on NYC's Top 40 radio station 92.3 FM NOW's Toro's Top 7 @ 7:47.

On the heels of his 2013 Soul Train Award win for Best International Performance, Bunji Garlin (who BET recently called "Soca's new leader") went on a whirlwind promo tour across NYC, Boston and Hartford between Dec. 8 through Dec. 12 to promote his latest single. As a direct result, "Differentology (Ready For The Road)" peaked last week at #1 on Shazam (the commercial mobile phone-based music identification service) in the New York City boroughs including Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens as well as Fort Lee, NJ. The single also aired again inside Brooklyn's Barclays Center during the NBA face-off between the Nets and Clippers on Dec. 12.  

Garlin kicked off his promo tour with performances in Brooklyn, NY, including Caribbean City's Fire Sundays on Dec 8th and Brooklyn Bowl the following evening, where the talented vocalist had the opportunity to play "Differentology (Ready For The Road)" with The Roots at OkayPlayer's annual holiday party. This past Thursday (Dec. 12) in Manhattan, the Viking of Soca headlined Webster Hall alongside Hot 97 FM's DJ Mister Cee to a full house of fans screaming "we ready, we ready." 

The same day, Garlin swung by Miss Lily's Variety Store for an interview and freestyle session on Radio Lily's Large Up Sessions and performed at WBLS FM 107.5's holiday party and Queens' Level Ultra Lounge hosted by Power 105's DJ Norie. Since the single is currently crossing over on U.S. Top 40/Pop, Rhythmic and Urban radio, Bunji Garlin paid visits to key stations supporting the record. While in New York City, he stopped by HOT 97 FM on several occasions, appearing on the The Angie Martinez Show, The Hot 97 Morning Show and Massive B Sound System's Sunday program with Bobby Konders and Jabba. 

He also dropped by WBLS 107.5 FM for Dahved Levy's Caribbean Fever program and Power 105 FM headquarters to chat with DJ Self and DJ Norie, who recently added the single to their station. On Wednesday (Dec. 11), the Trinidadian star headed to Boston, MA to talk with JAM'N 94.5 FM's DJs Pup Dawg, 4eign and Maverick. Later that evening, they all attended a charity event for New England Patriot's Rob Gronkowski's youth foundation Gronk Nation. 

The following morning (Thurs. Dec. 12), Bunji Garlin made his way to Hartford, CT for a special visit with Nikki Z and Nancy Barrow on WZMX Hot 93.7 FM's Caribbean Countdown program. In addition to commercial radio, Bunji Garlin mades media rounds to NPR, The Source, The FADER, Billboard and Boomshots of Complex Media Network. Tune in to hear him on NPR's Tell Me More over the holiday season and check out The FADER's full interview here: http://www.thefader.com/2013/12/12/interview-bunji-garlin/#comments. 

Bunji Garlin is gearing up for the Caribbean Carnival season and is booked solid with 2014 tour dates. He will also release his upcoming studio album, aptly titled Differentology, next year on VP Records. The highly-anticipated album will be his first full-length release with the label since 2007’s Global.
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Angela Hunte Releases "One Shot" Video


Angela Hunte, singer and famed writer for Jay Z, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears and many more, unveils the new music video for her song "One Shot" produced by Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis (The Fugees, Shakira, Justin Beiber). Hunte steps in front of the camera this time with her electric new reggae-influenced selection, available now on VP Records' Reggae Gold 2013 compilation.

   

The Brooklyn native with Trinidadian roots, who has also written and contributed vocals for reggae crossover albums from Gyptian, Snoop Lion and Major Lazer, shot this video at NYC's iconic graffiti mecca 5 Pointz. Directed by Jeff Pliskin of Raised Fist Propaganda, "One Shot" is the last video on record to be filmed at this iconic block-long public art space in Long Island City (Queens). Just weeks before, the factory building's graffiti exterior was painted white to make way for a new real estate development. 

The artistic backdrop for "One Shot" reflected New York City's history of graffiti artists. Hunte – who won a Grammy for co-producing and writing Jay Z 's "Empire State of Mind" feat. Alicia Keys – parallels the fame of the visual artists at 5 Pointz, whose names will be remembered at this turning point in NYC art history. 

This is just the beginning for Hunte. With the help of producers Major Lazer, Supa Dups, Di Genius, Grind Music and Jerry Wonda, she is currently putting the final touches on her debut album due in Spring 2014.
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