TLP 022: Ken Boothe, the man and his music.

TLP 022
Sunday, May 6, 2012

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From Denham Town, West Kingston to Hollywood, California, Ken Boothe has stories for days. The Listening Party’s Joshua Chamberlain not only sat down with the venerable Jamaican singer but was also given a tour of Boothe’s personal gallery/museum of photos, awards and paintings that adorn the walls of his home in Kingston. On TLP 022 take the listening tour and get the insight as well as the history straight from Mr Boothe at his yard in Jamaica.

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Reviews. Mr Vegas – Sweet Jamaica (MV Music)

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Feat Shaggy, Luciano, Jovi Rockwell, Nadine Sutherland, Josie Wales

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Backed by crucial production from Mikey Bennett, Sly & Robbie and Steelie & Clevie‘Sweet Jamaica’ simultaneously satisfies the most discerning tastes of reggae and dancehall as well as world music fans everywhere.

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“If tracks like these will become part of his stage shows as well, Mr Vegas will have no trouble at all to win over the audience.” read more (Dutch)

- Katrien Van der Aa/Reggae.be

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“A great album. It’s going to cement [Mr Vegas's] place as one of Jamaica’s great artists”. read more

- Jesse Serwer, New-Times X LargeUp

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TV. Mr Vegas’s smash hit included on Simon Cowell’s top UK talent competition, Britain’s Got Talent.

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(May 8, 2012, London, United Kingdom): While preparing for the May 29th release of his double disc album, Sweet Jamaica, the world was reminded of Clifford Smith’s, aka Mr Vegas, bona fide international cred when “Heads High”, his breakout smash hit was featured during last week’s semi final of the hugely popular television show, Britain’s Got Talent which counts millions of viewers nightly.

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Happenings. Mr Vegas appearing live near you (May to August)

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May 11, Brooklyn @ Jouvay flyer

May 19, Trinidad @ Club Maracaus flyer

May 25, Toronto @ Kool Haus w/ Mavado flyer

May 26, Miami @ VP Records in-store (Miramar, FL)

May 27, Miami @ Best of the Best flyer

June 2, St Maarten @ St Maarten Festival Village

June 9, New York City @ VP Records retail store

June 9, New York City @ Massive B Anniversary flyer

June 22, Honduras, @ TBA

June 30, Belize @ Summer Rana flyer

July 6, Antigua @ H20 Wet Fete flyer

July 26-August 5, European Tour

 

Sweet Jamaica drops May 29 everywhere!

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Review. Truckback Records’ Sexxxtape Riddim (Montreal Mirror)

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Videos. From the album Sweet Jamaica by Mr Vegas

“Sweet Jamaica” will be available at your favorite e-tailer May 29th, 2012 via INgrooves.
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BRUK IT DOWN (official video)

“Bruk It Down” has collectively amassed over 10 million views on YouTube. “Bruk it Down” is currently #1 on MTV Base chart, #1 in Jamaica, #1 on BBC 1 Extra in the UK.

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Music. Mr Vegas – Sweet Jamaica double disc (MV Music). Avail May 29.

How sweet it is! May 29th marks official worldwide release of the new reggae and dancehall double disc CD, ‘Sweet Jamaica’, from international Jamaican artist, Mr Vegas.

Pre order on AmazonTour datesWatch the music videos | Visit Mr Vegas Music website

2012 is a milestone year not only for Jamaica, which celebrates 50 years of independence, but also for international Jamaican reggae dancehall artist Clifford Smith, aka Mr Vegas (“Bruk It Down”, “Gallis”, “I Am Blessed” “Heads High”). In the spirit of togetherness,Mr Vegas’s new album, ‘Sweet Jamaica’, set to release May 29th in digital and hard copy, unites reggae and dancehall in an unprecedented double-disc set. From 15 tracks of real roots reggae to 16 more of electrifying dancehall, ‘Sweet Jamaica’ is not only a complete listening experience, it’s a visual one too, just check the cover and album art done in retro event poster style. Including guest spots by Grammy winner Shaggy, roots standard bearer Luciano, the ‘General’ Josie WalesNadine Sutherland, sax maestro Dean Fraser and pop sensation Jovi Rockwell, the album presents a seamless mix of up-to-the-time dancehall (“Bruk It Down” – #1 on MTV Base chart, #1 in Jamaica, #1 on BBC 1 Extra in the UK) foundation one drop hits and unreleased original interpretations of reggae classics (“Sweet & Dandy”, “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” and more). Backed by crucial production from Mikey Bennett, Sly & Robbie, Steelie & Clevie and Adde, not to mention the mixing and mastering skills of Rohan Dwyer‘Sweet Jamaica’ simultaneously satisfies the most discerning tastes of reggae and dancehall as well as world music fans everywhere. ‘Sweet Jamaica’ is the debut release from Vegas’ own label imprint, MV Music and is distributed by VP Records (CD) and INgrooves(digital).

Reviews. Nazarenes – Meditation (I Grade Records)

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Artist: Nazarenes
Album: Meditation
Label: I Grade Records

With roots in Ethiopia, Eritrea, the West Indies and northern Europe, Meditation is a testament to the distinct capacity of reggae as a vehicle for communication in a multi-cultural world.

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Meditation “confirms just how great roots reggae can sound”. read more

- Erik Magni/Reggaemani

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“Jazzy influences, funky beats, and vivid vocals with meaningful lyrics”. read more

- Matthew Forss/My World Music Friends

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“An album that flows gracefully …another modern classic.” read more

- Karl Pearson/Reggaeville.com

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Meditation is “a genuine and well done product of tangible unity.” read more
- AchisReggae.com

Book Launch. Rastafari In The New Mellennium (Syracuse University Press)

April 20, 2012
University of the West Indies Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica

Radio. The Listening Party 021 with Mr Vegas

TLP 021
Sunday, April 15, 2012

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