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Know Thyself “is sure to enhance Batch’s reputation”.
Reggae.be read more (Dutch)
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“Know Thyself is an organic and crisply produced set…” boasting “an honest and soaring tone”
Erik Magni/Reggaemani read more
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“Brilliant.”
Achis/Achis Reggae Blog read more
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SWEET JAMAICA IS ABOUT TO GET SWEETER WITH A JAMAICAN ALL-STAR VIDEO IN A SPECIAL EFFORT TO BENEFIT THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES
(Kingston, Jamaica, August 5, 2012): “Sweet Jamaica” is about to get a lot more flavor. The song, originally recorded in 2010 by Mr Vegas on which he was later joined in 2011 by diamond-selling artist Shaggy and 80s-dancehall great Josey Wales, now has a whole new set of names attached to it and a video to prove it. Be a part of “The Voices of Sweet Jamaica” video premiere on I Am A Jamaican Facebook page (facebook.com/iamajamaican) and Mr Vegas TV (youtube.com/mrvegastv) tomorrow, Monday August 6 at 10 AM EST. Log in online to celebrate Jamaican independence with all your favorite artists in living color. (more…)
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Know Thyself drops August 14 on CD + Digital
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With a soaring, honest, pure voice and strictly conscious lyrics, Know Thyself, Ras Batch’s highly-anticipated seventh album brings together the talents of the Virgin Islands and Jamaica in a unique and special roots reggae release on I Grade Records. I Grade Records’ founder and producer, Laurent ‘Tippy I’ Alfred produces and plays on the album, further developing the rich reggae community coming out of the Virgin Islands. In addition to the crisp arrangements of the Zion I Kings (Alfred, Andrew ‘Moon’ Bain, Jah D) Know Thyself also connects with a ‘who’s who’ of standout musical talents from Jamaica including Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace (drums), Dean Fraser (sax), Andrew Bassie Campbell (bass), Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith (guitar) and more. Ras Batch, whose acclaim stretches from his homeland of the Virgin Islands to as far as Brazil, France and throughout the United States, is set to travel even further, promoting positive vibes and the ability of roots rock reggae to bring together like-minded conscious people in unity and love. Know Thyself drops August 14 on CD and digital formats.
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“His energy and the quality of his songwriting haven’t flagged a bit. Highly recommended to all collections with an interest in reggae.” /CD Hot List
“Glen Washington seduces the most reluctant listener.”
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“…Soulful, anguished and husky crooning… graceful arrangements…”
United Reggae read more
California, Jamaica and St Maarten get ready for Glen Washington!
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They have become one of the most popular musical groups from the Caribbean island of Dominica. Their new album, ONE OF A KIND, dropped July 10 and is set to take the group even further. It’s that simple.
“Together” is the first single off of Ras Batch’s highly anticipated seventh album Know Thyself (Release date August 14, 2012) – this time on I Grade Records. This anthem of unity has set the VI ablaze with its infectious melody, laser-sharp lyrics, and fluid and upfull roots soundtrack.
Mr Vegas is taking a piece of “Sweet Jamaica” straight to his European fans with the two-week tour ready to begin July 20. Fresh off the release of his new double disc album, Sweet Jamaica (MV Music), and album launch events from Kingston to New York to Toronto, Mr Vegas in cooperation with Almighty One Promotions is ready to clear a trail of timeless foundation reggae and up-to-the-time dancehall from Switzerland to Italy, France, Germany and Belgium. Starting July 20 at Reeds Festival and ending August 4 at Reggae Geel Festival, Vegas, joined by the Jamaican based, MV Band, will celebrate not only the album but also the milestone of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence which officially takes place August 6, 2012. The tour includes club dates and the largest European festivals like Garance Reggae Festival in France and Rhur Reggae Festival in Germany.
On Wednesday July 11, Bunny Rugs led director Ras Tingle and a film crew from Coronation Market and North Parade to Vineyard Town to Kingston’s waterfront for the filming of Rugs’ new single, “Jamaica Land We Love”.
Ras Tingle (r) and Bunny Rugs at Coronation Market/North Parade.
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