The 9th Annual Reggae in the Hills kicks off Dec 25th

Lincoln ‘Sugar’ Minott and Youth Promotion in association with Express Fencing and Black Roots Production Ltd. are proud to announce the 9th staging of the annual “Reggae in the Hills” Family Fun Day, Kiddies Treat and Stage Show to be held as usual on the grounds of the Sargeantville All Age School, Harkers Hall, St. Catherine. Last year’s event was our most successful showing ever in terms of organization, media visibility and crowd support; we also undertook to erect some eleven hundred feet of fencing for the playfield that serves both the Sargeantville All Age and the Harkers Hall Basic School in Harkers Hall, St. Catherine as our charitable contribution. We were successful in accomplishing 65% of the target and so for this year we are attempting to complete this project. Event kicks off with a Media Launch on December 10 2007. Then on the 25th, the Family Fun Day starts at 10:00 a.m. activities will include bounce-a-bout, merry-go-round and  other rides, a concert including talent search, dance and other contests. Various treats, prizes and surprises will be offered to the children attending while a sound system will provide tasteful and appropriate music throughout the day.  A minimal admission fee will be charged. The Fun Day will end at 6 p.m., at which time the grounds will be cleared in preparation for the main event – the 9th annual Reggae in the Hills stage show.  This show, headlined by host “Sugar” Minott, will start at approximately 8 p.m, other artistes confirmed so far include: Marcia Griffiths, Freddie McGregor, Luciano, Mikey General, Capleton, Sizzla, Little John, Triston Palmer, Tony Tuff, Courtney Melody, Benji Myers, Bunny Brown, Lenky Roy, Anthony Cruz and Junior Reid. The Youth Promotion talent family will also be on show. This year’s show will also be dedicated to honoring the memory of the late, great Joseph “Culture” Hill, a native of an adjoining community to the venue(Long Hill near Above Rocks). This will take the form of musical tributes by some of the artistes on show and also the handing over of a commemorative plaque, donated by Youth Promotion, to his family. Popular Sound Systems will provide music before, during interludes and after the concert.  Vending booths will remain operational during the entire event. The show culminates with host Sugar Minott and other super stars bringing down the curtain in fine style.  Police and uniformed security guards will provide security for the duration of the event. For answers to any queries or further information:  Email reggaeinthehills@yahoo.com or visit our website at, www.reggaeinthehills.com. Best regards, Peter Burke Project Coordinator

SLOW BOUNCE #49 with WARRIOR KING on Bigupradio.com Dancehall

The mighty conscious singer WARRIOR KING stops by the SLOW BOUNCE show this Tuesday on Bigupradio.com Tuesday Dec 3rd! WARRIOR KING has two hot albums “Virtuous Woman” and “Hold The Faith” but his working hard on producing his 3rd album.. Tune in for this exclusive interview and hear the best reggae DJs in Europe and this exclusive interview and feature with WARRIOR KING. SLOW BOUNCE is hosted by DJ Septik, Psar and Deon Mattis every week on Bigupradio.com. ONE LOVE Warrior King “Can’t Get Me Down” (Click to watch) About WARRIOR KING : Warrior King was born on the 27th of July, 1979, in Kingston’s Jubilee Hospital, soon moving to Clarendon, then settling in the growing city of Portmore at age eleven. “From birth I’ve always loved music, but it was not until I attended high school at the age of thirteen that I thought about it as something I could do myself,” Warrior King explains. “At that time I followed Bounty Killer’s style, but then my friend Warrior Mark, him said, ‘You have the potential. You have the talent.’ From there I started increasing my own thing, and with encouragement from my peers and inspiration and t’ing, the music started to flow.” Like many successful Jamaican entertainers, Warrior King gained his earliest stage experience in talent shows.Find out more: here Subscribe to the SLOW BOUNCE Podcast on: http://www.slowbounce.be http://www.bigupradio.com

BADMAN RADIO #7 with the orginal “Don Gorgon” NINJA MAN

The “orginal front tooth gold tooth gun pon tooth don gorgon” NINJA MAN drops by the BADMAN RADIO show this Saturday on Bigupradio.com. BADMAN RADIO is hosted by DJ TRASHA “Tha Booty Shaker.” NINJA MAN is the baddest Jamaican deejay of all time. Some say he’s making a come back but loyal fans know he never left! Oh yes, NINJA is holding his deejay rod high, pushing out new hits like “Mad Again (Sleng Teng Riddim)” “The Pastor (Heathen Riddim)” “Praise (Big Up Riddim) and more! Tune in for an exclustive interview and feature with NINJA MAN! You’ll want to tune into this show for sure. ONE LOVE About NINJA MAN : In ancient Japanese culture, a ninja is a highly trained assassin, who specializes in using undetected tactics in the art of slaughter. In modern Dancehall culture, Ninjaman is the original lyrical terror, known for using his razor-sharp wit; slow, steady, calculated delivery; and mastery of the art of rhyme and rhythm to musically slaughter any and all who cross his path. For over twenty years, Desmond “Ninjaman” Ballentine has stood out as one of the most candid, colorful, and controversial of all of Jamaica’s Dancehall deejays, with the skill, performance, and lifestyle to earn the apt title “The Don Gorgon” or most respected of the Dancehall fraternity. Find out more: hereSubscribe to the BADMAN RADIO Podcast on: or http://www.myspace.com/badmanradio http://www.myspace.com/ninjamandongorgan http://www.bigupradio.com

Anna Fisher Receives Two Nominations for the 2nd Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA – Molin Music Recording Artist Anna Fisher has been nominated in two categories for the 2nd Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards to be held Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Simmons College at 8 pm. Voted top five in both Instrumental and International Artists, Ms. Fisher proudly accepted the International Artist Award in December 2006 at the First Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards at Florida International University in Fort Lauderdale. She feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have worked with one of the greatest musical artists in history and was honored when Third World Band asked her to perform Higgs’ anthem, “There’s A Reward” on their last album, “Black Gold Green” nominated for a Grammy Award for Reggae Album of the year.  Born and raised Nancy Fish in Concord, Massachusetts, Ms. Fisher graduated Concord-Carlisle Regional High School in 1977. She was a student at New England Conservatory Preparatory Division where she studied oboe with Ira Deutsch of the Boston Symphony and Boston Ballet Orchestras as well as Boston University School of Music with John Holmes also of the Boston Symphony. She attained a Bachelor of Music in Oboe and English horn performance at North Carolina School of the Arts, a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from National University and is completing her Educational Administration Credential at National now. She is working on her next album in Los Angeles where she resides. Taking the oboe and English horn outside the usual classical realm, Anna anchors the music in new waterways namely Reggae, Jazz, R&B and Pop styles. The event is a salute to Joe Higgs, the man and his music and those who carry on his legacy. In addition to the two nominations, she is also one of the scheduled performers for the event. http://www.myspace.com/oboelady http://www.annafisher.com http://www.joehiggsmusicawards.com

Rootz Underground to Surface At Welcome To Jamrock

Kingston, Jamaica: - Rootz Underground is confirmed to perform at the highly anticipated Welcome to Jamrock concert set to take place on Friday December 21, 2007 on the grounds of the Constant Spring Football Field. Since its start in 2005, Welcome To Jamrock, staged by BentSpeare Entertainment, has been known to feature the hottest artistes.   Over the last 2 years, the Welcome to Jamrock stage has hosted such top acts as: The Marley Brothers, Sean Paul, Richie Spice, Morgan Heritage, Buju Banton, Tanya Stephens and Luciano.  The concert series has also unearthed new talent who have since made their mark on the Reggae scene.   This year Rootz Underground will surface on the Welcome to Jamrock stage and claim their place amongst reggae’s elite. Rootz Underground emerged on the scene in a blaze of high-energy performances and conscious lyrics in 2000.   Though the 6-member band has only just begun digging their ‘rootz’ in the industry, the band’s old soul has already effortlessly enlisted a core of followers stretching from Cuba, the Eastern Caribbean, Florida and California.   In 2007, Rootz took reggae music by storm with their smash hit Victims of the System which topped the Tempo Cross Caribbean Countdown for 5 weeks and earned them coveted spots on Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues and Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest. “Rootz Underground’s quality of music and level of consciousness demonstrates the type of material we feature on Welcome to Jamrock” – Rupert Bent Snr. of BentSpeare Entertainment. “We are excited about performing at Welcome to Jamrock 2007.  We have been touring a lot in the last couple of months and are eager to perform to a large local crowd again” – Stevie G, lead singer, Rootz Underground. Rootz Underground will take a break from touring to perform at Welcome to Jamrock on Friday December 21, 2007 on the grounds of the Constant Spring Football Field. For further information visit: http://www.myspace.com/rootzunderground http://www.rootzunderground.com/ Alison Young Entertainment Publicist ALYKHAT PR Tel: (876) 631-0798 Mobile: (876) 365-3734 www.myspace.com/alykhat

Jah Cure Prepares For Upcoming Performances

Kingston, Jamaica: - With performances in Turks & Caicos, St. Lucia, Barbados, Trinidad, Antigua, Suriname and back at home, Jah Cure is set for a busy Christmas.  Jah Cure has already received rave reviews for his performances in Holland (August), Jamaica (Curefest) and the Bahamas (November), and is getting ready to wow his fans in Turks & Caicos this weekend and the 9 shows confirmed for the rest of the year. “I am busy rehearsing, making sure my performance is at its best for my Jamaican and Caribbean fans.   It’s a lot of work and I enjoy every minute of it” – Jah Cure While there has been a lot of press regarding the postponement of his UK tour, Jah Cure has remained positive despite the setbacks in his travelling.   “In all fairness, I can’t be upset about anything, I’m free! I have fans all over the world, and when it is the right time, it will happen.   I’m able to tour the Caribbean and do what I love: make music and perform for my fans.  I’m enjoying my freedom and trying to stay on the positive path that I have been on.” – Jah Cure Jah Cure Official Performance Schedule Nov 30 Love Fest 2007 – Mendo Phillip Park, Castries, St. Lucia Dec 1 Reflections – Freedom Tour – National Stadium, Town- Bridgetown, Barbados Dec 8 Riding West – Llandino Cultural Centre, Westmoreland, Jamaica Dec 15 Reflections – Freedom Tour – Hasley Crawford National Stadium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad Dec 22 Antigua Reggae Sting – Stadium, Antigua Dec 25 GT Taylor’s Extravaganza – Black River, Jamaica Dec 26 Guinness Sting – Jamworld, St. Catherine, Jamaica Dec 29 The Jah Cure Show – Flamboyant Park, Paramaribo, Suriname Dec 31 Coco Tea’s Original Jam Jam – Jamalca Sports Club, Clarendon, Jamaica Jah Cure leaves today to perform in Turks & Caicos on Saturday, November 24 and will perform for the first time in Jamaica since Curefest at Riding West on Saturday December 8 in Westmoreland. Alison Young Entertainment Publicist ALYKHAT PR Tel: (876) 631-0798 Mobile: (876) 365-3734 www.myspace.com/alykhat

Shaggy’s ‘Intoxication’ A “Perfect Balance Of Slick And Streetwise”

(Shaggy performs alongside R&B Queen Patti Labelle at  the 2007 World Music Awards)   20-times platinum dancehall superstar Shaggy’s new album Intoxication, out Nov. 13th, 2007 on Big Yard/VP Records, has been getting raves from critics.  Here’s what we’ve been hearing: “Shaggy uses ‘Intoxication’ to once again show that while he and his crew can crank out solid pop, they can match it with cuts that genuinely rock the dancehall.” -Wes Orshoski, Billboard “A sharp musical intelligence that merges catchy choruses with deep, fluid growls landing like smart bombs over irresistible beats.” -Elena Oumano, Village Voice “Shaggy is more discerning than ever…with ‘Intoxication,’ Shaggy has once again found that perfect balance of slick and streetwise, and added career-defining single number three as the cherry on top.” -David Jeffries, All Music Guide (4-stars) “With his tricky, rhythmic flow and sly rhymes carrying the show…Shaggy delivers with consistency.” -Ken Capobianco, Boston Globe “It’s the breezy reggae numbers where the Jamaican-born Shaggy excels.” -Lauren Carter, Boston Herald “Another playful mutant disc of dancehall reggae and pop.” -Dan Aquilante, New York Post (Source: Shore Fire Media) Watch Shaggy on the CW11 Morning News Show and Bloomberg’s TV talk show, Late Night Talk with Mike Schneider, tomorrow November 21st, 2007.  He recently appeared as a guest on The Tavis Smiley Show on November 14th. Due to the writer’s strike, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson will be rescheduled. *For all press related inquires please contact Tiffany Mea at WK: (718)-425-1151 or Tiffanym@vprecords.com. Thanks. Tiffany Mea VP Records Publicity 89-05 138th St. Jamaica, NY 11435 AIM: VPTIFF PH: (718)-425-1151 FAX: (718)-658-3573

Lutan Fyah end’s successful year on high note

After completing a successful tour of California and Suriname between October 26 th and November 3 rd, Lutan Fyah returned to Jamaica and has since been busy working on material for his upcoming album as well as preparing for a bumper Christmas season. NEW VIDEO –IS THIS THE WAY Lutan Fyah has just finished shooting the video for his single Is This The Way, which was released earlier this year. Is This The Way was produced by Rootical Records based in Miami and is the latest single to be released from Lutan’s untitled 16-track album scheduled for a January 2008 release. The video was shot in Damhead, St.Catherine as well as Downtown Kingston and directed by cutting edge video production outfit Fabrikated Projex. The video follows the lyrics of the song and makes comments on slavery, the unemployment situation in Jamaica and asks the question: ” Is this the waythey want us to live?” Lutan Fyah also touches on sensitive subjects such as abortion, lack of education and extortion. “The video tells all about what’s going on in today’s poor people’s world and shows there is a lot of poverty and hopelessness and people seem to want to hide from that reality” – Lutan Fyah NEW SINGLE – RASTA SET THE TREND Lutan Fyah has just finished recording the next single to be released off the upcoming album. The song Rasta Set The Trend is a collaboration with Lutan Fyah and Morgan Heritage produced by Tsahai Productions. Rasta Set The Trend will hit the air waves next week and is set to be the latest of Lutan Fyah’s slue of chart toppers this year which include, St Jago Dela-Vega, Mightier Than Them All, and Save The Juvenile among others. UPCOMING EVENTS Lutan Fyah will be ending 2007 on a high note as he is confirmed for several shows both in Jamaica and overseas. On Saturday, December 15 th Lutan Fyah will perform at the show dubbed St Jago Dela-Vega in Spanish Town Jamaica, Lutan Fyah is also slated to appear at Guinness Sting on Boxing Day Wednesday, December 26th and will leave Jamaica for a show at the Amazura Club in New York on Friday, December 28 th. Lutan Fyah will return for Morgan Heritage’s East Fest on Saturday, December 29th. Lutan Fyah kicks off the New Year with his performance at Rebel Salute on Saturday, January 12 th 2008, fans can also look out for the launch of his sophomore album at the beginning of the New Year. For interviews, MP3’s or additional info, please contact: Alison Young Entertainment Publicist ALYKHAT PR Tel: (876) 631-0798 Mobile: (876) 365-3734 www.myspace.com/alykhat

The Grammy nominated Tippa Irie is back with new album “Talk The Truth”

TIPPA IRIE – TALK THE TRUTH LockDownProductions LTD / distributed throughout the World by Greensleeves Records & it’s network of local distributors Greensleeves, the world’s leading reggae dancehall label presents together with LockDown Productions LTD the superb new album from Tippa Irie – one of the UK’s best loved reggae / dancehall artists who pioneered the “fast chat” MC Style in the mid 80’s as part of the legendary Saxon Sound system and the UK Bubblers imprint.  He scored a huge top ten hit with “Hello Darling” on Greensleeves.  More recently Tippa gained new fans and huge exposure Grammy nominated hit song “Hey Mama” a collaboration with US group Black Eyed Peas. TALK THE TRUTH features an impressive 22 tracks and guest artists include Bad Boy artist Elephant Man, Jurassic 5’s Chali 2NA, veteran reggae artist Frankie Paul and China Black’s Errol Reid peppered with an eclectic mix of producers at the helm: Mafia & Fluxy, Peter Hunnigale, Peckings and Pow Pow. TALK THE TRUTH is arguably Tippa’s strongest release to date and reflects his versatility on all 22 tracks with a main focus on dancehall with a mixture of roots reggae, Hip Hop and R&B. TALK THE TRUTH – An excellent set of tracks from a dedicated and versatile artist who has never lost his touch. The focus tracks are “Ah ho” and “Pick up my people“,

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Dancehall Artist BennyBwoy Rises To The Occasion

NEW YORK (Nov. 14, 2007) – BennyBwoy a.k.a. “Original JEWmaican” known for blending traditional Jewish themes with the unique and popular sounds of dancehall reggae is set to release his brand new single RISE UP on November 20, 2007.  His debut release is a melodic chant of everyday thanks and praises to the most high, and is simply “showing everyone that it is best to love life while dealing with the problems at hand.” “Everyday is the beginning of a new life and we must be thankful that our soul has been restored to us. My philosophy is always to look at the bright side,” says the “Original JEWmaican.” A native of Far Rockaway, in Queens, New York, BennyBwoy is poised to take his message and sound to a higher level.  His talent, unique style, versatility and Hasidic beliefs may set him apart from other dancehall artists, but he says “living my life as an Orthodox Jew does not limit the way I handle myself in the dancehall world.  I am who I am and if someone doesn’t like that, or has a problem with it then that’s on them.  I want to be a role model to all types of people.  I don’t limit myself to my own religion or culture,” says the BennyBwoy. On September 19, 2007, the “Original JEWmaican” wowed audiences with his pulsating performance at the JAMROCK Magazine One-Year Anniversary party alongside Grammy-award winning entertainer Wyclef Jean and dancehall DJ Screechy Don in New York City.  In 2006, he performed at the 25th Silver Anniversary of the International Reggae and World Music Award with other reggae artists including Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, Beenie Man, Alton Ellis, Marcia Griffiths, Gyptian, and Soca star Machel Montano.  Other stage shows have included The Jewish Music Awards and the 7th Annual Woodstock 69/Monterey Pop Tribute Festival.  BennyBwoy’s popularity is vastly growing with fans in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. His new single RISE UP will to be available on i-tunes and other online music outlets for download on November 20th.   We invite you to visit www.myspace.com/bennybwoy to listen to his new release and watch the music video.  For more information contact or advance copies, please contact:    Falana Fray, Publicist 347.223.1150 or e-mail fbfray@yahoo.com