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Road march fans link up! The soca queen, Alison Hinds, joins Mr Vegas to put a special soca spin on “Bruk It Down”, the 2012 summer anthem. “Bruk It Down” is taken from Mr Vegas’s brand new Billboard charting double disc album, Sweet Jamaica, released May 29, 2012.
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(Kingston, Jamaica, June 30, 2012) “Music is a mission, not a competition”. The proven adage of conscious reggae music is the guiding theme of Glen Washington‘s new 17-track album, Masterpiece (ZHP). Reflecting his personal and artistic commitment to truth and rights and love, Masterpiece shows the mission is fully on course. From serious conscious roots, to playful lovers reggae, Glen Washington lends not just his voice but his soul to a masterpiece of both music and message. Signature Zion I Kings musical arrangements emphasize layers of sound in which the interplay of percussion, breezy horns and bubbling bass lines tell a story themselves. Here, Washington’s husky vocals lead the listener on a reggae journey inspired by soul, mento and gospel. Glen Washington’s Masterpiece is available July 10 worldwide on Zion High Productions via A-Train Entertainment (digital), Ernie B Reggae (CD/USA) and August 1 via CRS (CD/Europe).
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Reanno Gordon, aka Busy Signal, submitted himself to the intense scrutiny of The Listening Party’s Joshua Chamberlain for an in depth conversation about the new album, Reggae Music Again (VP), his views on dancehall versus reggae, the role of Rasta beliefs in the culture today and more.
TLP 023 originally aired on The Listening Party May 20, 2012.
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One of the “50 Best Albums of 2012 (So Far)” Complex Magazine
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Featuring Shaggy, Luciano, Jovi Rockwell, Nadine Sutherland, Josie Wales and more and 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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“One of dancehall’s most consistent hit makers has stepped up his game once again. [Sweet Jamaica] shows another side of his vocal talents.” read more
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Sweet Jamaica “reaches back into the island’s musical past and looks toward the future”. read more
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“Dancehall fans needn’t look further than Vegas to be reminded of hit songs” read more
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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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(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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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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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 Wales, Nadine 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).
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