Caribbean Lifestyle Media: Barbados own Fantom Dundeal recently did a collab with Jamaica's Darrio to bring you the latest "Beg Nuh Fren".  The video was directed by Selwyn "GetBizzy" Browne.  The song was produced by Fire Wheel.

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For someone who is little known outside of the music industry, Sherieta Lewis’s list of accomplishments is quite impressive.  Gifted writer, arranger and outstanding singer, Sherieta has worked with some of the biggest names in the Jamaican music fraternity.

In her role as writer, she has penned lyrics or co-written for several well-known acts such as Etana (Warrior Love), Luciano (No Evil) and a few songs for Jah Cure including ‘Freedom’ and the hit song, ‘You’ll Never Find’.  She has also managed to establish successful relationships with top class producers such as Dean Fraser, Mikie Bennett, Christopher Birch and Donovan Germaine which has so far led to release three singles; ‘Lies’, ‘In the name of your Love’ and more recently, ‘Reggae is Life’.

As a vocalist, she has performed with some of the industry’s best.  She has opened for and worked with internationally acclaimed reggae crooner, Tarrus Riley between 2007 and 2010, an opportunity which has allowed her exposure to audiences in Europe, North America and the Caribbean.  In addition to Riley, Sherieta has also worked with a long list of well-known names including Diana King, Beenie Man and Mr. Vegas.

Also in 2007, Sherieta made the international top 20 list on the BBC’s international talent competition, ‘The Next Big Thing’ with her original song, ‘I Wish’.

 

Against the background of this overwhelming success, Sherieta is ready to emerge from beyond the shadows, taking on the lead role she so often was support for.  With a self-defined style she has termed ‘soul-jaying’, her every intention is to make memorable, enjoyable music.  Says Sherieta, “I’ve often been described as a soulful singer and I often combine this with a soft-core version of deejaying, hence soul-jay”. She couples this style with everyday experiences and realities, creating songs that are loved by her small but ever increasing fan base.

A positive individual with a strong belief that good music can change the world, Sherieta’s ultimate desire is to gather a catalogue of excellently written and produced music inspired by the experiences of those around her.

For bookings contact: Island Star Records, Tel: 1-860-989-2096 or 1-876-298-1622.  Emails may also be sent to info@islandstarrecords.com or visit www.islandstarrecords.com and www.myspace.com/sherieta.

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Mystika Music is proud to present "Quick Money", the groundbreaking new single from Brooklyn-based reggae/hip hop/electronic artist Jahdan Blakkamoore. With razor sharp production from Mystika's own DJ Theory, this is a highly-anticipated release that draws from many global influences and is set to impact listeners, DJ's, radio, clubs, tastemakers, and lovers of music worldwide.

Jahdan was born in Guyana but moved to Brooklyn when he was young. He became quickly immersed in all the music that city had to offer. As he matured, hip-hop heads came to know him from his lyrical collaborations with DJ Premier, Afu Ra, Boot Camp Click and Dead Prez. Reggae and Roots fans began to know him from his band, Noble Society, collaborations with Lutan Fyah, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Norris Man, or his recent collaboration with Diplo and Switch on their massive Major Lazer project.

Bay Area resident and New England native DJ Theory has been hard at work in the studio and the club, steadily pushing the boundaries of popular and underground music to the world. As producer/DJ for MA-based hip hop group The Problemaddicts, official scratch DJ for the SF 49ers, founder and co-owner of the Mystika Music label, original music producer/remixer and full-time club DJ, you can expect to see plenty more from Theory in 2011 and beyond.  Download your copy here.

Jahdan Blakkamoore "Quick Money" (FREE DOWNLOAD) by DJ THEORY

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BLUEPRINT-Last year was an undeniably good one for the 21st/Hapilos International Digital Distribution company. After introducing what seemed to be a strange and even far-fetched idea to many in the Jamaican music industry - that of selling and properly marketing their music via the web (digitally) - Johnny Wonder, executive vice-president of the company, can now say the decision to do so was a excellent one.


"What 21st/Hapilos International managed to do was to re-introduce and for some, introduce the idea of properly selling music online to people across the world. In the age of technology we were happy to be at the forefront of the reggae/dancehall revolution and give our local producers the opportunity to not only gain a wider fan-base by having the music available and marketed online, but also the opportunity to gain financially from making music," says Wonder.


In 2010 alone, the US/Jamaican digital distribution company marketed and sold over 130 riddims and tracks. They include: the smash hit Clarks by Vybz Kartel and Popcaan, Table Fi Table Riddim produced by Romeich, Chan Dizzy's single Nuh Strange Face produced by Russian, Buju Banton's Things A Come Up produced by Delly Ranks, Cr203's Dancehall EFX riddim, Mavado's Stulla produced by ZJ Chrome, I-Octane's Cyan Do Wi Nuttn produced by Russian, Seanizzle's One Day Riddim and more.

Additionally, Beenie Man and Future Fambo's Rum and Redbull, Khago's Nah Sell Out, also distributed by 21st/Hapilos Digital, were added to the USA's Hot 97's playlist.


Also under the 21st/Hapilos International banner, their artiste, Flexxx's video, Fresh, which was directed by Jay Will was nominated for 'Best Video Of The Year' on CVM's Hitlist. 21st/Hapilos & Hapilos International are also the promoters of Guinness Happy Thurzdayz at the Kno Limit Sports Bar and Girls Rush, every last Thursday, also staged at Kno Limit.


The company which disseminates music via most online portals, including, iTunes, Amazon and more, for 2011, plans to market and distribute reggae/dancehall hits including, Mavado's Star Bwoy from Chimney Records, TJ Records' Sad Streetz Riddim, Keida's Dancefloor, produced by Jam2 Records, Cherine Anderson's Fade To Black on the UIM label, Vybz Kartel's Dancehall Hero on the Cr203 label and the Cleara Riddim produced by DJ Frass.

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Blueprint-Singer G-Whizz heads to Barbados this weekend for a charity concert in aid of the victims of a deadly Tudor Street fire. 

The fire which claimed the lives of six persons in September aroused the ire and pity of thousands, as a result, a charity concert was arranged. It was however postponed because of the death of the nation’s Prime Minister, David Thompson. The concert will now be held at Club Extreme as an Independence affair on November 30.

G-Whizz who is known for his stellar hit, Life, and more recently Feel It, Live Life And Love It, Weekend Anthem, Night Or Day and more, says, “Though we went the first time and it was postponed, I was still extremely willing to go back for the event. It’s for a worthy cause and something as tragic as that deserves any sort of support I can lend and I want to use my music to motivate and comfort people through their problems.”

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Ayana John is the latest talent to emerge from the island of Barbados. Ayana's versatility, wide range of vocal styles and immense vocal range have mesmerised audiences not only in Barbados but as far afield as Cannes, France at the 2009 MIDEM music trade show. 2009 marks the year that the 22-year old songstress, experienced model and actress will stamp her brand of “Reggae Soul” upon the face of the International music industry.

Download her 2 singles and edits at the following link below:

PAPER CHASE
&
GUNS N ROSES

http://www.sendspace.com/file/89pys4



Label: Hit Island Records Inc.

For drops,dubs or any inquiries about Ayana email kbsharp@hitisland.com

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