BUZz: CHAN DIZZY-GOT NEXT

Born and raised in the streets of Kingston, Jamaican rapper/singjay/songwriter and composer Kamar "Chan Dizzy" Ho-shing is destined to bring his musical ingenuity to the world.

Armed with solid and distinct vocal tone Chan has captured the hearts and ears of music enthusiasts both locally and internationally. Growing up in a household dominated by the arts (theatre,music)he developed a love for music at a very young age. It was undoubtedly his passion for RnB, Dancehall and Hip Hop music that motivated him to pursue a career in music.


As his career grows, his talent has already taken him into the council of music legends. His incredible song writing ability and versatility has been recognized by many popular artists and producers as he increasingly becomes one of the most sought after song writers. One of the most versatile artist rising out of Jamaica, Chan credits his sound to the eclectic mix of music that influences his style. Pulling from RnB, Hip Hop, and Dancehall, Chan was greatly influenced by artist such as Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G, Curtis Mayfield and Buju Banton. To date, Chan Dizzy has worked with numerous producers most notably internationally acclaimed producers such as Tarik "Russian" Johnston (Head Concussion), Kareem "Smoke Dogg" Goodison (Orange Hill), Steven "Di Genius" Mcgregor (Big Ship), and Veron "3d1" Bryant (3d1 Entertainment).


With his current single, "Nuh Strange Face" on radio and video rotations, writing and production credits, and appearances at stage shows, great things are definitely underway for this sharp witted MC known as Chan Dizzy.

Follow Chan Dizzy on twitter @iamchandizzy. For management or booking inquiries contact (876) 464-6116, for dub/drop request in the US contact hdplinkup@gmail.com or (804) 592-0103.

TIDBITS: Black Ryno European Tour and Allegations of assault

Caribbean Lifestyle Media-Black Ryno who changed his name to Di Stinger after leaving the Portmore Empire is reported to be gearing up for a tour of Europe featuring Sean Da Entertainer (Wyclef’s Refugee All-Star Sound) and G-Mac. The event is being promoted by Refugee All-Star in association with Rhythm and Flow. The tour is set to take place from November 3rd to November 23rd.

Recently it was alleged that Black Ryno was involved in an altercation with sound selector Boom Boom.  Black Ryno had this to say about the allegations, “ It has been brought to my attention that Boom Boom was attacked by a group of men said to be aligned to me at the popular street dance Uptown Mondays, this is rather unfortunate. Though I was at the event with a few friends on the day in question, it was only for a short period of time and I left the venue long before the melee unfolded and went straight home. Contrary to rumours, there was absolutely no physical or verbal exchanges between me and Boom Boom. As for the men who allegedly attacked him, neither do I know them nor are they affiliated to me or my camp in any way."

Black Ryno aka Di Stinga by all measures seem to have a promising career ahead of him after leaving the Empire-further speculation of assaults justified or not can impact his career for the long-term.  Ryno himself was rumoured to have left Portmore Empire under alleged similar circumstances of threatened assault-said to have been addressed in his song "Mi Lef".  You decide...

BUZz: LADY SAW-Social Media-Album My Way and Itunes App

Caribbean Lifestyle Media-Marion Hall, better known as Lady Saw recently started to utilize her twitter page to engage with fans and promote her music.  Marion a veteran in the business recently launched a Itunes App-just in time for the release of her new album due out September 7th titled, "My Way". 

In the exclusive Lady Saw fashion, her album release party will take place at Temptation 2.0 in Brooklyn on September 8th with music by Steelie Bashment and Friends. 

Lady Saw recently completed the video for single, "Party till December".  Watch behind the scenes footage done by our media partners Icey Jace Film Factory here.  On September 7th purchase Lady Saw's My Wayon on Amazon  and Itunes.

TIDBITS: FREE DOWNLOAD of FIRE IS BURNING MIX

Teflon's "fire is burning" is officially a mixtape.  The mix done by Yard A Love & Hi Karma Sound features exclusive tracks and singles from Teflon. The mix is available for download here .  To purchase other Teflon singles-click here Be Obervant, Love to life.

BUZz: ROCKY DAWUNI-AFRICAN REGGAE FEVER

Ghana's international Reggae star, ROCKY DAWUNI, has been turning up the heat with his blazing new album "Hymns for The Rebel Soul.” Since its US release in late May 2010 on AQUARIAN Records, the album has enjoyed rave reviews across various media with virtually all of the tracks on the album enjoying extensive airplay and charting on various radio stations across the USA. The album is currently #11 on the CMJ World Charts that monitors airplay across the over 200 radio stations that report to these charts.

Dawuni launched a West coast tour in the US in early July 2010 with show stopping performances at The Waterfront Theatre in Marina Del Rey and headlining the esteemed Esalen World Music in Big Sur, CA and the WorldOne Festival in Berkeley, CA before launching his current European tour. The European leg of the concerts have met very enthusiastic crowds from Germany to Austria to Finland including his unbelievable headlining performance at the massive Africa Tage Festival in Vienna Austria on August 15th. He is currently in England for an acoustic performance on August 23 for their “Slavery Remembrance Day” celebrations followed by a performance at the reknown Limetree Music & Arts Festival on August 29!

Rocky Dawuni will be back in the US in early September for a string of radio and live shows including a September 4 in studio interview with Derrick Ashong on OprahRadio.com at 11am. This will be followed by a large scale FREE / ALL AGES show at Levitt Pavilion in Macarthur Park in Los Angeles on September 5th! On September 8, 2010 Rocky will perform live with his full band on the very influential “Morning Becomes Eclectic” with DJ Jason Bentley on KCRW 89.9FM

Hymns from the Rebels Soul” is currently available on Amazon and in other fine stores in the US. His amazing remixes from the album by the likes of DJ J-Boogie, DJ Obah, DJ Jeremy Sole & DJ Drez and are gaining momentum worldwide in the clubs and on radio. Rocky is also featured on the brand new Putumayo release “” with his genre bending rendition of Bob Marley’s “Sun is Shining.”

BUZz: Don Corleon Says There Is An App For That-Itunes Deal

Don Corleon official app
Caribbean Lifestyle Media-In the Reggae/Dancehall media space very few take advantage of what the digital marketplace has to offer.  This next move by Don Corleon Records is a clear indication that he is raising the bar on digital release marketplace.  Don Corleon Records recently announce release an APP that will allow his music entire catalog to be accessed via Itunes.

While some are short-sighted, this move proves that there are creative ways to continue to market one's product in creative ways.  Corleon pointed out that that his label is the first music label in Jamaica to seal such a deal with the multinational corporation.  Specific to the Reggae Genre, it is also the first label of its kind – representing the Reggae genre – with this sort of presence on Apple’s iTunes media browser. Others, like New York based VP Records, have yet to do the same.

The App is free to download and includes Corleon's biography, photos, youtube, youtube videos, blog and twitter account. It is clear to us that Don is producing a digital experience reminiscent of the days when purchasing a album, cassette, or CD meant we can experience the entire package. The Don Corleon Records App can be downloaded onto the iPhone and iPod Touch devices as well as the recently released iPad tablet.

BUZz: JAH SUN & ALBOROSIE TEAM UP TO BE GANJAH DONS

Caribbean Lifestyle Media-Jah Sun is gearing to release his new LP titled "Battle the Dragons" this fall-the first single features Italian Reggae artist Alborosie.  The song is titled "Ganjah Don" and other songs will feature artists Lion Camp, Gappy Ranks, Stevie Culture, Perfect, and Rocker T.  Jah Sun recently release the brand new video for "Ganjah Don" directed by Tim Cash.  The song was produced by More Love Productions.  Previous release from Jah Sun was titled "Stronger".


TIDBITS: John John Records Re-Release Digital Catalogue A MUST HAVE

Caribbean Lifestyle Media-Legendary producer John John is reaching out to the digital marketplace with a re-release of Dancehall classics.  The digital releases will include: Dancehall Hits Volume 1 featuring: Bounty Killer, Junior Cat, Terror Fabulous, Major Mackerel and more; Dancehall Hits Volume 2; Dancehall Hits Volume 3 - Splur Ting Excursion; Dancehall Hits Volume 4 and Dancehall Hits Volume 5 - Pop Style, featuring Terry Ganzie, Mad Cobra, Sanchez, Louis Culture and more.  The releases will be available via 21st/Hapilos digital distribution on September 7th via Itunes and Amazon.

 
Among the projects that 21st/Hapilos Digital Distribution have spearheaded are: ZJ Chrome's CR203 Records' Smokin' Riddim, Wayne Marshall's single, My Heart, featuring Mavado, Troyton Records' Compassion Riddim, Chimney Records' Sex Appeal, Shabba Ranks' new single, Drive Dem Crazy produced by John John Records, Pleasure Riddim by Cash Flow, Mavado's hot single, Messiah produced by Chimney Records in addition to Seanizzle's One Day Riddim and more.

TIDBITS: ISHAWNA JOINS SOLID AGENCY ROSTER

Caribbean Lifestyle Media-Solid Agency have been at the helm of the Reggae/Dancehall industry propelling careers of many.  Spawning spin offs like sitcoms, most notable Bounty Killer, Wayne Marshall, and Etana.  We recently learned that singer/songwriter Ishawna has official joined the Solid Agency team. Ishawna shared with the media her reason for joining Solid Agency, "Joining Solid Agency is a good move for me, a lot of people know the name Ishawna but not the face so coming to Solid was really to generate more interest in me and my music through Promotions and Bookings. I have complete faith in Sharon Burke and her team".

We were told that Ishawna is currently working on a video for her new single "Good Love" which is on Don Corleon's "Feminine Riddim".   Ishawna told us , "Right now we just waiting on the treatment from the video producers and once we get that we will start work on the video. Other hot tracks my fans can listen out for are "Who's That Girl" on Jam 2 "Sugar Cane Riddim", i have something on Baby G Badda Dan Riddim called "Legendary", "I Am The One" on the Generation Edge Riddim and "Not So Sure" on the Beech Root Riddim from Fagan Fraternity".

BUZz: GAPPY RANKS RELEASE NEW ALBUM

Having started a buzz on the UK music scene as part of the dancehall collective Suncycle and working with the likes of Twista and Lethal B, Greensleeves Recording artist, Gappy Ranks, is set to release his debut solo album, PUT THE STEREO ON, August 24. The album contains 12 original tracks with production provided by the renowned Peckings Crew.

For PUT THE STERO ON Gappy Ranks set out to pay homage to the foundation that Reggae music built while bringing to the genre a direction he sees as the future of reggae music. The album opens with “Mountain Top,” Gappy’s first track to rise on the UK Reggae charts, followed by “Heaven In Her Eyes,” which remained #1 for 13 weeks on the UK Reggae Charts and introduced him to an international audience.

On the title track and first single, “Put The Stereo On,” Gappy paints a vivid picture of his childhood and the music that influenced him to enter the Reggae scene. He brings the generations together with his rendition of the classic Tenor Saw tune “Pumpkin Belly.”

When recording PUT THE STEREO ON Gappy Ranks was granted access to classic reggae rhythms like the Treasure Isle rhythm featured on “Happiest Day Of My Life." “Thy Shall Love” delivers a powerful sound and uplifting message of loving yourself and others. For the closing track, “Soul Rebel,” Gappy Ranks is accompanied by legendary UK Reggae artist Nereus Joseph.

Born and raised in the inner-city town Harlesden NW10 which is unofficially known as London’s Reggae capital, Gappy Ranks discovered his passion for music at a young age. While attending school, he strengthened his musical skills devoting most of his time to writing. He made his studio debut with the Ruff Cutt band at aged 11 and later joined Stonebridge stars Suncycle Crew. This experience helped him develop his understanding of the music business and the building of his musical repertoire. He has released numerous mix tapes and collaborated with fellow UK artists Kray Twinz, MC Lethal B and US rapper Twista.

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