Richie Stephens delivers at One Caribbean Music Festival

Contributed – Richie Stephens performing at the One Caribbean Festival in Florida recently.

The One Caribbean Music Festival which took place recently at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, hit a sizzling energy level when Jamaican music ambassador Richie Stephens delivered a blistering performance.

Stephens took fans on a musical stroll down memory lane, crooning hits Tougher Than Before, Trying To Get To You, Fight Back and True Believer.

He upped the ante with real reggae music before segued into Winner and Spanish Harlem, which earned thunderous applause. To show his musical dexterity, the Love Your Life singer delved into the inspirational A Change Is Gonna Come that was dedicated to ‘fallen soldiers’ Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin and others in the USA, who have died at the hands of cops.

The emotionally charged song was perfectly executed and had the entire park singing along. The lively gospel medley that followed, warmed hearts and set the stage for the hot new Ska Teck single Everybody Dance that raised the bar ten-fold.

“Ska Tech is definitely not just hot in Jamaica but it is now an international phenomenon. I was total blown away by how well it was embraced by fans here today,” Stephens declared, moments after he left the stage.

The singer confessed that prior to arriving in Florida, he had no plan to perform the song with dancers.

“To be honest, I had no plan to perform Everybody Dance with dancers. When I realised just how popular the song is in Florida, I had to scramble to find a competent group in less than 24 hours, and what a spectacular job the ‘Lime Light Squad’ did here today,” he remarked.

Stephens’ next big performance will be at the 19th annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival set for January 29-31, 2015, at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium in Falmouth.

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Fantan Mojah delivers in Germany

File – Fantan Mojah

Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah recently electrified the more than 20,000 reggae fans who turned out to the 20th anniversary of Reggae Jam Festival hosted in Germany. The Rasta Got Soul singer, who has developed a strong fan-base in Europe and Africa, delivered a high energy and interactive set, which led to the audience giving an encore.

Compared to Jacob Miller by reggae critics, the singer connected with the audience with his mournful vibrato, athleticism and showmanship.

“When I perform, its energy non-stop and the people feel the energy based on the effort I put into my set. A me dem sey cyah tired and right now mi lose some weight, so dat mek it worse pan dem. When mi touch any stage show mi a tek it,” Fantan Mojah said.

During Mojah’s set, he congratulated Germany on their World Cup win and sought to rally support for the freedom of iconic reggae artiste Buju Banton, with whom he has a friendship.

He also received roaring responses for Nuh Build Great Man which features Jah Cure, and Hail the King.

Fanton Mojah is looking to release his third studio album titled Rasta Riddim and Soul. This effort will feature his Europe and Africa hit record Rasta Got Soul, which has already received four million views on YouTube.com. The album is expected to be released at the end of this year.

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Prince Theo delivers at Boston Jerk Festival

Prince Theo

Reggae singer Prince Theo was in fine form last Sunday when he performed at the Boston Jerk Festival which was held at the Boston Community Centre in Portland.

Performing in the early segment of the event, which also featured big acts such as Admiral Tibet, Fab 5, George Nooks and Hezron, Prince Theo delivered a very spirited performance that was well received.

Singing original songs from his growing repertoire such as Just To Be Alive, Missing You and Royal Queen, he won the audience who showed their appreciation with loud forwards. His rendition of Dennis Brown’s timeless classic Should I, was also well received.

“This is my second time performing at the Boston Jerk Festival. the vibes was very good on both occasions. This time around it was even more special because the crowd was not very big but I was still able to move the people with my performance,” he revealed.

Missing You is sitting at number five on the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 25 Reggae Singles chart.

Eager to build on its success, Prince Theo is getting ready to release two new singles Dem Nuh Know and Royal Queen. Both songs were produced by Michael Coburn and will be released on his Reggae Vibes Production label.

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ZJ Liquid delivers on BET 106 and Park

ZJ Liquid

Jamaica’s disc jockey sensation ZJ Liquid, born Michael Brissett, ignited America’s number one urban entertainment programme BET 106 and Park on Tuesday.

The ZJ was invited to be a guest DJ on 106 and Park and was quite elated to represent his country and to display his talent to the world. He played a mixture of dancehall, reggae, hip hop, soca and house music, which had the audience and hosts Bow Wow and Reality TV show celebrity Erica Mena, in a frenzy .

“It was a good look, great vibe and most of all a proud feeling to represent Jamaica and as a little youth from MoBay who knew that one day the hard work would pay off. We have more barriers to break; just a gwaan remain focused and do mi ting. Big up to all of the fans, Zip team, friends and family for the support. Bless up FootaHype, Seanizzle, Kaylia Williams, Richie Poo and my cousins who came to the show and supported me, and I have to give big thanks to Terrence Clayton and DJ Charlie B for the support at BET,” said Liquid.

The renowned disc jockey also premiered his latest project, the Good Book rhythm, at the show. The rhythm features a host of talented artistes.

“The rhythm is basically slow and at the same time aggressive which gives off a real authentic dancehall sound which is drum and base driven. Didn’t use a lot of phrase because I wanted the artistes to be creative and not have similar melody,” said Liquid.

Liquid went on a European tour in May. While in Europe, he shot a video for his song Put Yuh Body On Me, produced by DJ Dynamite from Hamburg, Germany. “The video will be out soon. Look out for Liquid all over for the summer and listen out for new songs for the summer as well,” he added.

‘It was a good look, great vibe and most of all a proud feeling to represent Jamaica and as a little youth from MoBay who knew that one day the hard work would pay off.’

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Prince Theo delivers at Boston Jerk Festival

Prince Theo

Reggae singer Prince Theo was in fine form last Sunday when he performed at the Boston Jerk Festival which was held at the Boston Community Centre in Portland.

Performing in the early segment of the event, which also featured big acts such as Admiral Tibet, Fab 5, George Nooks and Hezron, Prince Theo delivered a very spirited performance that was well received.

Singing original songs from his growing repertoire such as Just To Be Alive, Missing You and Royal Queen, he won the audience who showed their appreciation with loud forwards. His rendition of Dennis Brown’s timeless classic Should I, was also well received.

“This is my second time performing at the Boston Jerk Festival. the vibes was very good on both occasions. This time around it was even more special because the crowd was not very big but I was still able to move the people with my performance,” he revealed.

Missing You is sitting at number five on the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 25 Reggae Singles chart.

Eager to build on its success, Prince Theo is getting ready to release two new singles Dem Nuh Know and Royal Queen. Both songs were produced by Michael Coburn and will be released on his Reggae Vibes Production label.

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Prince Theo delivers at Boston Jerk Festival

Mykal Rose delivers at Sierra Nevada reggae festival

International reggae star Mykal Rose delivered an incredible set during the recently concluded Sierra Nevada reggae festival held in Boonville, California between June 21 and 23.

“I had a really great time with Sly and Robbie. The fan response was amazing, we rocked the venue, we had a good time, the fans had a good time. Reggae music still has the ability to bring people of all creeds, colours and religions together,” he said.

Mykal Rose is in the middle of his ‘Showdown in a Bloody Town’ tour of the USA.

Earlier this week, the former lead singer of Black Uhuru teamed up with Inner Circle, aka the ‘Bad Boys of Reggae’ and with a young artiste called Bizerk to create a brand new World Cup anthem called All About The Ball. Rose has also teamed up with Canadian rapper Snow of Informer fame to do a song called Shame, which will be released soon.

“It was great being in the studio with Snow, and people are going to love the song when it is released in July. It was produced by Kent Jones and Kool and Drake in a studio called Record Room Studio, in Florida. It was an amazing experience,” he said.

Later this week, he will jet off to the ‘hippie festival’ in Oregon in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. He will be headliner on the annual ‘Reggae On the River’ show in California before ending his tour on July 4th with a festival in South Carolina.

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Mykal Rose delivers at Sierra Nevada reggae festival

Mykal Rose delivers at Sierra Nevada reggae festival

International reggae star Mykal Rose delivered an incredible set during the recently concluded Sierra Nevada reggae festival held in Boonville, California between June 21 and 23.

“I had a really great time with Sly and Robbie. The fan response was amazing, we rocked the venue, we had a good time, the fans had a good time. Reggae music still has the ability to bring people of all creeds, colours and religions together,” he said.

Mykal Rose is in the middle of his ‘Showdown in a Bloody Town’ tour of the USA.

Earlier this week, the former lead singer of Black Uhuru teamed up with Inner Circle, aka the ‘Bad Boys of Reggae’ and with a young artiste called Bizerk to create a brand new World Cup anthem called All About The Ball. Rose has also teamed up with Canadian rapper Snow of Informer fame to do a song called Shame, which will be released soon.

“It was great being in the studio with Snow, and people are going to love the song when it is released in July. It was produced by Kent Jones and Kool and Drake in a studio called Record Room Studio, in Florida. It was an amazing experience,” he said.

Later this week, he will jet off to the ‘hippie festival’ in Oregon in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. He will be headliner on the annual ‘Reggae On the River’ show in California before ending his tour on July 4th with a festival in South Carolina.

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Cunningham delivers gold in world-record manner

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

THE temperature at the IPC Athletics World Championships rose yesterday and it had nothing to do with French weather in the revered wine city of Lyon. Rather, it had everything to do with a tropical heat wave which Alphanso ‘The Ambassador’ Cunningham unleashed at the Stade du Rhone and its environs.Cunningham stormed to the gold medal, breaking the world record three times with superlative authority in the men’s F52/53 javelin competition. He established the record first with 22.13m, then with 22.71m and finally with 24.30m.“It wasn’t me. It is Jamaica,” said Cunningham, as he smiled and acknowledged congratulations from members of Team Jamaica whose expectations were again realised by a formidable athlete and sport ambassador of Jamaica.Meanwhile, Shane Hudson reported late to the call room for the T46/47 and therefore was not permitted to take to the track. A huge disappointment for Jamaica and a bitter lesson for Hudson.“I declare in the name of Alphanso ‘The Ambassador’ Cunningham Friday the 26th day of July, in Lyon, Jamaica Day,” said coach Neville Sinclair with pride.But with a heavy heart he remarked: “Hudson, Hudson if only he followed instructions he would have been with David Bascoe, the competitor and warrior.”Bascoe reported on time and ran the race of his life crossing the line in a personal best of 51.32 seconds for fourth position.Cunningham’s phenomenal performance was greeted by the international media with admiration. Brand Jamaica undoubtedly continues to enjoy global appeal and popularity and it is so evident at the championships in Lyon; and although the French have an undying reverence for the works of their classical composers such as Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet, Lili Boulanger and Claude Debussy, the Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff-inspired genre of reggae is now an influential part of the lives of generations of French.The medal ceremony for Cunningham will be held today and the island’s national anthem will reverberate in Lyon. Jamaica, the only English- speaking nation in the Caribbean to be represented there, will stand tal, and then proudly when Sylvia Grant takes to the circle in the women’s F57/58 discus in search of another medal in Jamaica’s final event at these championships.Golden boy Alphanso Cunningham is a picture of concentration as he prepares to throw the javelin in the men’s F52/53 competition at the Stade du Rhone in Lyon, France, yesterday. (PHOTO: LIONEL ROOKWOOD)Jamaica’s Shane Hudson (left), a top gold medal prospect, wipes away tears after he was disqualified by meet officials for reporting late to the call room for the men’s T46/47 400 metres final at the Stade du Rhone yesterday. Here he is being consoled by Christopher Samuda (centre), president of the Jamaica Paralympic Association and coach Neville Sinclair.

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Friday, July 26, 2013 | 3:40 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The temperature at the IPC’s Athletics World Championships        rose yesterday and it had nothing to do with French weather conditions in the revered wine city of Lyon. Rather, it had everything to do with a tropical heat wave which Alphanso ‘The Ambassador” Cunningham unleashed in the javelin at the Rhone stadium.Cunningham stormed to the gold medal breaking the world record three times with superlative authority in the men’s F52/53 javelin competition. He established the record first with 22.13m, then with 22.71m and finally with 24.30m.Meanwhile Shane Hudson reported late to the call room for the men’s T46/47 400 metres and therefore was not permitted to take the track.

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Friday, July 26, 2013 | 3:40 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The temperature at the IPC’s Athletics World Championships        rose yesterday and it had nothing to do with French weather conditions in the revered wine city of Lyon. Rather, it had everything to do with a tropical heat wave which Alphanso ‘The Ambassador” Cunningham unleashed in the javelin at the Rhone stadium.Cunningham stormed to the gold medal breaking the world record three times with superlative authority in the men’s F52/53 javelin competition. He established the record first with 22.13m, then with 22.71m and finally with 24.30m.Meanwhile Shane Hudson reported late to the call room for the men’s T46/47 400 metres and therefore was not permitted to take the track.Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserverFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamaicaObserver

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