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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Shanta Price is “Stush” with New BASSink Hit


Barbadian production house BASSink Productions debuts its first single for sale worldwide with Shanta Prince’s “Stush,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 13, 2014 from FOX FUSE.

Composed by producer Dwain “Dwaingerous” Antrobus, the hit was released for the 2014 Crop Over season, Barbados’ annual carnival celebrations that culminated in August, where it received much fanfare.

It also received a coveted featured on the iTunes U.S. Reggae Hot Tracks chart, during its week of release. Although diminutive in stature, Shanta Prince is a powerhouse on the stage. Her unique style of sound is evident in the soulful, groovy vocals that she belts out on “Stush.”  

The catchy track is already a fan favorite with soca lovers in Barbados, where it has also been in rotation on radio since its release, and is guaranteed to gain more fans as it now bows internationally. BASSink Productions, lead by Dwaingerous, has been on the forefront of the Barbadian soca movement and has been integral in making the island nation a serious contender in releasing quality soca music, for years now. 

Dwaingerous earned his stripes as the lead keyboardist in soca star Machel Montano’s HD Band, in which he continues to play and tour the world. He now brings sweet soca sounds to the global masses in a bigger way with the release of his musical productions.
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MillBeatz and Central Records Team Up


MillBeatz Entertainment and Central Records team up for the exciting reggae compilation Shatta Glass Riddim – Various Artists, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 28, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.

The riddim features the top stars from the budding Trinidadian dancehall scene, who due to releases such as this one, have been making their mark on the international dancehall reggae landscape.

Trinidadian dancehall/reggae stars Marlon Asher, King David, Kerry John, Raskal and Makamillion team up with rising sensations Chucky Gordon, Syo, Shade and Ras Pilot for 10 thrilling dancehall tunes, breaking barriers for dancehall music from Trinidad and Tobago.  

Based in Trinidad, MillBeatz Entertainment was formed by producer David Millien, whose talent and fusion sounds have made him a mainstay on Trinidadian radio and on Caribbean music platforms, worldwide. The hit-filled Shatta Glass Riddim adds fuel to the growing MillBeatz catalog and provides new jams for dancehall fans everywhere. 


TRACK LIST

1. Marlon Asher – High Grade Professor
2. Marlon Asher – High Grade Professor (Raw)
3. Kerry John – Underrated
4. Raskal – Protect Me
5. Makamillion – Traitors
6. King David – Patriot
7. Chucky Gordon – She’s Deserving
8. Syo – Real Friends
9. Ras Pilot – Warn Them
10. Shade – King Of Mi Bed
11. MillBeatz Entertainment and Central Records – Shatta Glass Riddim (Instrumental)
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1st Klase Records Drops New EP, Swappi And Friends


1st Klase Records releases this highly anticipated EP from Trinidadian dancehall and soca star Swappi titled Swappi And Friends, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 28, 2014, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE.

A longtime musical partnership between both parties birthed this exciting collaborative album, much to the delight of soca and dancehall fans everywhere. Showcasing five sizzling hits, Swappi And Friends yields hits that are set to ignite playlists all year long.

Swappi duets with chutney king Ravi B, reggaeton thriller Mr. Renzo, soca diva Buffy and soca slayer Supa Jigga TC on the five smash tunes.  

Trinidad and Tobago-based hit house 1st Klase Records, under the tutelage of producer Klase Gonzales, flawlessly deliver soca spiced with dancehall, EDM and pop influences, thereby adding international flavors to its rich island sound and guaranteeing it to find its place on playlists worldwide, while helping to make Swappi a household name. 



TRACK LIST

1. Doh Sticky Featuring Ravi B
2. Extraordinary Girl Featuring Mr. Renzo
3. Obsessed Featuring Buffy
4. Monday Morning Featuring Supa Jigga TC
5. Monday Morning (Raw) Featuring Supa Jigga TC
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Momentum Builds for Duane Stephenson’s Dangerously Roots!


Duane Stephenson’s newest album, Dangerously Roots, has only been available for 3 weeks, and has already built solid momentum placing the artist on numerous charts around the world, and has organizers organizing his promotional Dangerously Roots tour.

Officially released on September 23rd, 2014, the album received critical acclaim from fans, as well as members of the Reggae fraternity who agree that that Dangerously Roots is a solid third album from the artist.

The 16 track disk has received several accolades, among them being an entry level chart placement of 6th on the Billboard Reggae chart which quickly moved to 4th when the album became available on iTunes. On the iTunes reggae chart, the album is #44, and in Italy, “Cool Runnings” is #6 on the charts while the album is #1 on the countries Reggae charts as compiled by Radio Popolare (Italy’s largest radio station), and his singles.

“Cool Runnings” and “Good Good Love” are the most added singles to playlists in the UK and Canada which caused Gussy, one half of Silver Star Sound who plays on Bang FM in the UK, X FM in Uganda and Times FM in Tanzania to say “I’ve always rated Duane’s music and this new album justifies that; quality Reggae from a quality Reggae artist. I am generally not a fan of cover versions but when they are done to the standard that “Cool Runnings” was, then it gets the thumbs up from me and from fans!” 

In promoting the album, Duane traveled to Miami, where he met with fans at the VP Records Retail store in Miramar, and traveled to New York where he got ‘sirius’ with Pat McKat at Sirius XM Radio, shared some Irie vibes with radio presenters at Irie Jam Radio, met with executives at Spotify, North America’s #1 stream on demand music portal, as well as took in the sights and sounds of the cities infamous Times Square! Of his album Duane says, “I am really blessed to be able to make music with some of the best producers in the industry which is then consumed by the best fans. Dangerously Roots is intended to give the world music to make them pause and think about life and how we are living it. 

I also pay homage to foundation artist Bunny Wailer by doing a cover of “Cool Runnings.” Executive Produced by Shawn Kong of Kong Star Records, individual songs were produced by Dean Fraser, Donovan Germaine, Philip ‘Winta’ James, Clive Hunt, and Christopher Birch, and features vocal appearances by Tarrus Riley, I-Octane and Lutan Fyah with inspirational remarks by Mutabaruka.
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Shaggy Nominated for Soul Train Award


International recording artist Shaggy started 2014 on a high note. It is evident there is no stopping for the Grammy award, diamond selling recording artist to end the year any other way.

On Monday, October 13, CENTRIC announced the nominees for 2014 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, which celebrates R&B's finest and most soulful artists.

Among the nominees is Shaggy, who was nominated for Best International Performance for his single ''You Girl' featuring R&B superstar Neyo.

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014, hosted by Wendy Williams, will honor artists in 12 different categories. R&B star Chris Brown leads the pack with seven nominations and R&B diva Beyonce follows with six. For Shaggy this nomination is a great honor and recognition for the work he enjoys and loves.  

"Its always a great accomplishment to be acknowledged for the work I love and enjoy doing everyday. To Soul Train Awards and CENTRIC thanks for acknowledging the hard work" says Shaggy. SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will take place on November 7, 2014 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas and air on CENTRIC and BET on November 30, 2014 at 8PM ET/PT. 


SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 - Nominees & Categories

Best New Artist
August Alsina
Jhené Aiko
LiV Warfield
Mack Wilds
Nico & Vinz
Sevyn Streeter

Centric Certified Award
Avery*Sunshine
Kelis
Leela James
Luke James
Robert Glasper
Shaliek
Best Gospel/Inspirational Song
Help - Erica Campbell feat. Lecrae
I Can Only Imagine - Tamela Mann
No Greater Love - Smokie Norful
Real Love - Inspired People feat. Charles Jenkins
Say Yes - Michelle Williams feat. Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland
We Are Victorious - Donnie McClurkin feat. Tye Tribbett
Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Fancy - Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
Hold On (We're Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan
Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga
No Mediocre - T.I. feat. Iggy Azalea
Pills N Potions - Nicki Minaj
Studio - ScHoolboy Q feat. BJ the Chicago Kid
Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Beyoncé
Janelle Monaé
Jennifer Hudson
Jhené Aiko
Marsha Ambrosius
Ledisi

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Chris Brown
John Legend
Kem
Pharrell Williams
Tank
Trey Songz

Album of the Year
Beyoncé - Beyoncé
G I R L - Pharrell Williams
Love In The Future - John Legend
Nothing Was The Same - Drake
The Electric Lady - Janelle Monaé
Xscape - Michael Jackson
Song of the Year
All of Me - John Legend
Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Hold On (We're Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson feat. Justin Timberlake
Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga

The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award
All Of Me - John Legend (Toby Gad, John Stephens, Dave Tozer)
Happy - Pharrell Williams (Pharrell Williams)
Pretty Hurts - Beyoncé (Joshua Coleman, Sia Fuller, Beyoncé Knowles)
Stay With Me - Sam Smith (Steve Fitzmaurice, James Napier, William Phillips, Sam Smith)
The Man -Aloe Blacc (Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh, Aloe Blacc, Elton John, Daniel Seeff, Bernie Taupin)
The Worst - Jhené Aiko (Jhené Aiko Chilombo, Mac Robinson, Brian Warfield)

Best Dance Performance
2 On - Tinashe feat. ScHoolboy Q
Electric Lady - Janelle Monáe
Good Kisser - Usher
Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga
Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz
Turn Down for What - DJ Snake & Lil Jon

Best Collaboration
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga - Loyal
Chris Brown feat. Usher & Rick Ross - New Flame
Janelle Monaé feat. Miguel - Primetime
Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good
Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls
Toni Braxton & Babyface - Hurt You
Video of the Year
Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z (Hype Williams)
Good Kisser - Usher (Christopher Sims)
Happy - Pharrell Williams (We are from L.A.)
New Flame - Chris Brown feat. Usher (Breezy & Mike Ho)
The Man - Aloe Blacc (Matty Barnes)
The Worst - Jhené Aiko (Danny Williams)

Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
Davido - Aye
Machel Montano - Ministry Of Road (M.O.R.)
Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong
Sam Smith - Stay With Me
Shaggy feat. Ne-Yo - You Girl
Ziggy Marley - I Don't' Want To Live On Mars

Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
Audra McDonald - What a Little Moonlight Can Do
Gregory Porter - Hey Laura
Kenny Garrett - Pushing the World Away
Monty Alexander - Concierto de Aranjuez
Wynton Marsalis - Flee As A Bird To The Mountain (Live)

Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)
LiV Warfield- Stay- Soul Lifted
Najee feat. Meli'sa Morgan - In The Mood To Take It Slow
Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls
Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here)
Terrace Martin feat. Robert Glasper - It's Yours
Vandell Andrew - Let's Ride

Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance
Joe feat. Kelly Rowland - Love & Sex Pt. 2
Kelly Price - It's My Time
LiV Warfield - Why Do You Lie?
Sebastian Mikael feat. Wale - Last Night
Shaliek - The Past
Terrace Martin feat. T$, Tone Trezure - You're The One
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Shaggy Announces His 2nd US Tour for 2014


Grammy Award winning artist Shaggy is coming to a city near you. Shaggy has announced last week his headlining US tour dates for the fall 2014. The North America "Out of Many, One Music" tour begins November 5th in Boston, Massachusetts at the Wilbur.

This will be Shaggy's second US Tour for 2014 as a result of popular demand from fans and promoters in numerous markets. Shaggy who wrapped up his five weeks European tour on August 29th, recently returned from Kampala, Uganda where he performed at Club Mega among several international artistes.

Shaggy was said to have stole the show according to The East African newspaper. "Out of Many, One Music" conceived while on tour in 2010 by Shaggy and Sly and Robbie, released in 2013, have transcended into a busy year for Shaggy.  

Recorded in New York and Jamaica, the album features Neyo, Beres Hammond, Konshens, Tarrus Riley, Chronixx, Coco Tea, Joe, Morgan Heritage, Tessanne Chin, Jimmy Cozier and Damian Marley. The first single "Fight this Feeling" with Beres Hammond was released in May 2013 and quickly climbed the charts. 

Media outlets and industry insiders have all agreed that this album is a game changer as Shaggy went back to a classic reggae with some rock steady vibe in a few of the tracks. Therefore, it is no surprise that the tours have been a success with quite a few sold out shows. Shaggy has just released two video, which are receiving great feedback. 

I Need Your Love (Habibi) with Mahombi and Faydee of Austrailia and frind and producer Costi fro Romania. I Need Your Love has hit over 2 million views in 2 weeks time. Shaggy has also release the 3rd single off his "Out of Many, One Music" album titled If U Slip U Slide" featuring Melissa Musique, which is also getting great hits. 

Shaggy Tour Dates are below


DATE          DAY           City                      Venue

Wednesday  Nov 5      Boston, MA            Wilbur
Thursday     Nov 6     New York, NY          Webster Hall
Friday         Nov 7      New Haven, CT      Toads Place
Saturday     Nov 8      Providence, RI        The Met
Tuesday      Nov 11    Baltimore, MD         Sound Stage
Wednesday  Nov 12    Philadelphia, PA      TLA
Thursday     Nov 13    Pittsburgh, PA         Mr Smalls
Friday         Nov 14    Columbus, OH          Alrosa Villa
Saturday     Nov 15    Indianapolis, IN        The Vogue
Sunday        Nov 16    Cleveland, OH         Grog Shop
Tuesday      Nov 18     Newport, KY           Thompson House
Wednesday  Nov 19    St. Louis, MO           Ready Room
Thursday     Nov 20    Chicago, IL              Cubby Bear
Friday         Nov 21    Minneapolis, MN      Fine Line
Saturday     Nov 22    Columbia, MO          Blue Note
Sunday        Nov 23    Lawrence, KS          Granada
Wednesday  Nov 26    Denver, CO             Cervantes'Masterpiece
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Atlanta Record Label Features Tiffie For An Independent Anthem


As Atlanta’s record label Darshan Records, preps to release riddim “Room Temperature”, Toronto’s Pop-Dancehall diva Tiffie, gears herself up for her single “Miss Independent” campaign. Her song is amongst many other artists featured on the riddim such as Laden, Munga, Deva Bratt, Navino and more.

A set of videos is expected to release for the various singles on the riddim by the end of the year. “Miss Independent” is a strong Dancehall track for Tiffie, the single shows a more “hardcore” side to her personality.

Though the song itself isn’t vulgar, she brings her style forward and flows nicely on the beat which is a “harder” riddim than she is used to. Not only does Tiffie represent for females on this compilation being the only woman on the riddim, but she is also the only Canadian artist on the project.  

After a year off and focusing on the promotion of her Self-Titled E.P, Tiffie, she was able to make it in the studio to complete this song amongst collaborate with Smoke Shop Productions for a dancehall retake of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” which will be releasing by November with a music video to go with it.
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