I-Octane 'Focus' MixTape Featured in NY Times

New York, NY - (August 2, 2011)- Reggae artiste I-Octane continues to make waves both locally and internationally. This time, he makes his mark in Sunday, July 31st NY Times: Jon Carmanica's Playlist where his 'Focus' MixTape, mixed by Dev Kutta, is featured as a reinforcement of the steady rise to stardom bestowed on this young talented reggae artiste.

Jon Carmanica discusses the versatile mix Dev Kutta, of Livity Movements, used to highlight the diverse musical talent of I-Octane. According to Jon Carmanica the 'Focus' mixtape showcased I-Octane over caustic and punchy rhythms to some of his recent hits like 'Puff It' and 'Nuh Ramp With Mi'. The feature also highlighted a soon to be released single, 'Crime A Rise' produced by Garry G of 'Uniiqe Impact Productions', which showcase a new sound of I-Octane.

Coming off of a 48 city US Tour and returning home to perform at Reggae Sumfest and receive numerous accolades that his performance was one of the best of the night, has catapulted I-Octane to another level in his young career. "I am happy to know that my fans can get an opportunity to see me give a heartfelt performance on such a huge stage like Reggae SumFest, and in return I can see, feel, and hear their appreciation for my music, its a humbling feeling", says I-Octane.

I-Octane, currently scheduled for a few more shows in Jamaica, will move on to perform in Canada starting August 12th where he has 3 shows scheduled and head to Japan for his My Life Japan Tour. Immediately, coming off tour he will prepare for the release of his highly anticipated debut album, 'Crying to the Nation' to be released this Fall.

"Being featured in a newspaper such as the NY Times, has showcased me to a broader audience; an audience who majority of them never heard of I-Octane, is a huge step for me and my team, and we look forward to more accomplishments; Dev 'Kutta' Focus"