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SOJA - AMERICA"S NUMBER 1 REGGAE BAND
Davina Henry, Staff Reporter
After scoring a hit in the dancehall arena with production of the ‘Wounded Dog’ rhythm, Jahema Myers, Steven Henry and Marvin Moodie, the creative trio of Category 5 Jamaica Productions, have crossed over from dancehall to reggae with the release of the ‘Frame A Mind’ rhythm.
Unlike the fast-tempo and comical ‘Wounded Dog’, ‘Frame A Mind’ is a mellow and relaxing production that sets a meditative mood.
The new rhythm features prominent artistes including Warrior King with One For Me, Delly Ranx with Pree Life, Bling Dawg with Closer To God, Esco with Working Hard and Quick Cook with Neva Fall. The 10-track project also features up-and-coming artistes Influential and Samboni.
According to Myers, they were surprised at the attention Wounded Dog has received.
“It was just an experiment, but people actually liked it. For this rhythm now, the guitarist just had a different feeling, it was just a more laid-back vibe. Maybe the next project will be a hardcore dancehall vibe,” he told THE WEEKEND STAR.
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Borjan Tisma
After recently slamming several local reggae artistes for their unprofessionalism, Borjan Tisma has now turned his attention to the dishonest promoters applying their trade in Europe.
Just over a month ago Tisma, who is based in Poland, stressed that some of the artistes are killing the reggae music business due to their unethical ways. He also warned them against recording hate music towards homosexuals because Europe has grown to become less tolerant.
Now Tisma, who does bookings for Lady Saw, Anthony B, Konshens, Gyptian, RDX, Iba Mahr and several others, has shifted his focus on to his own counterparts stating that their dishonesty is also contributing to the decline of reggae music.
“Some of the EU reggae promoters are unprofessional because many do not have the budget to keep a high show with high profile reggae artistes, which leads to tour cancellations,” he said.
Whenever this becomes the case, Tisma reveals that the promoters then try to be cunning by relying on presale tickets which may or may not sell quickly.
“Without a proper budget and funding the promoters cannot promote properly and try to promote shows with only Internet promotion,” he added.
Because of this, booking agents such as Tisma feels the burn. “With a limited budget, some promoters try to avoid a booking agent and work directly with the artistes. Whenever they cannot fulfill their obligations they simply disappear and cannot be found,” he said.
Some promoters are also reluctant to meet the demands of the artistes they seek. These range from accommodations, food to backstage requirements.
“Jamaican artistes have special dietary concerns and some European promoters don’t understand this. Also, the unity is not there and so we have dates clashing,” he said.
Tisma is currently working with Contractor Music Marketing, owned by Sean Edwards, to coordinate several tours with some of Jamaica’s biggest reggae artistes.
“Without a proper budget and funding the promoters cannot promote properly and try to promote shows with only Internet promotion,”
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Borjan Tisma
After recently slamming several local reggae artistes for their unprofessionalism, Borjan Tisma has now turned his attention to the dishonest promoters applying their trade in Europe.
Just over a month ago Tisma, who is based in Poland, stressed that some of the artistes are killing the reggae music business due to their unethical ways. He also warned them against recording hate music towards homosexuals because Europe has grown to become less tolerant.
Now Tisma, who does bookings for Lady Saw, Anthony B, Konshens, Gyptian, RDX, Iba Mahr and several others, has shifted his focus on to his own counterparts stating that their dishonesty is also contributing to the decline of reggae music.
“Some of the EU reggae promoters are unprofessional because many do not have the budget to keep a high show with high profile reggae artistes, which leads to tour cancellations,” he said.
Whenever this becomes the case, Tisma reveals that the promoters then try to be cunning by relying on presale tickets which may or may not sell quickly.
“Without a proper budget and funding the promoters cannot promote properly and try to promote shows with only Internet promotion,” he added.
Because of this, booking agents such as Tisma feels the burn. “With a limited budget, some promoters try to avoid a booking agent and work directly with the artistes. Whenever they cannot fulfill their obligations they simply disappear and cannot be found,” he said.
Some promoters are also reluctant to meet the demands of the artistes they seek. These range from accommodations, food to backstage requirements.
“Jamaican artistes have special dietary concerns and some European promoters don’t understand this. Also, the unity is not there and so we have dates clashing,” he said.
Tisma is currently working with Contractor Music Marketing, owned by Sean Edwards, to coordinate several tours with some of Jamaica’s biggest reggae artistes.
“Without a proper budget and funding the promoters cannot promote properly and try to promote shows with only Internet promotion,”
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The latest FIFA world rankings shows CONCACAF’s Costa Rica as one of the confederation’s best teams.
The world cup quarter-finalists climbed 12 places to 16th place, just below the United States who fell two places to 15th. Mexico inched two places to 18th, but bucking the trend of regional teams qualifying for the world cup was Honduras, who slipped 7 places to 40th.
The Reggae Boyz are ranked 83rd, a fall of two places.
Germany’s World Cup title has seen them return to the top of the world rankings for the first time in around 20 years. Argentina are placed second, an improvement of three places, with the Netherlands leaping 12 rungs into third after their impressive world cup third place finish.
Deposed world champions Spain slumped seven spots to their new modest placing of eighth, while disappointing Brazil dropped four spots to seventh.
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The All White themed Party slated for Montego Bay’s Pier One on Tuesday, July 15, will see patrons decked in all white enjoying the sounds of Renaissance’s DJ Smoke, Zip103′s Bambino and Montego Bay’s DJ Kentucky. To experience a night of luxury starting at 8 p.m. patrons may buy presold tickets for J$1100 or J$1300 at the gate. An exquisite ambience is to be expected from the Reggae Sumfest team. Reggae Sumfest will be held at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay from Thursday July 17 to Saturday July 19.
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Patrons can expect reggae, infused alternative sounds, mixed with a bit of thunder and roar from NBC’s The Voice winner Tessanne Chin. Performing from the age of 6, the soulful songstress perfected her craft as a back-up singer for Jimmy Cliff, with whom she toured for three years.
After winning the 5th season of the American talent show, The Voice, Chin’s music has landed her once again on the Sumfest stage. Patrons will be blown away with hits including Everything Reminds Me Of You and Tumbling Down from her sophomore album, Count On My Love, and her oldie but goodie Hideaway on International Night II of Reggae Sumfest, scheduled for Saturday, July 19. The Festival takes place July 13-19.
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Future
US hip-hop artiste Future will grace the stage and is guaranteed to make the ladies weak at the knees with his ‘Love Song’. The unique sounding artiste is set to blast through the atmosphere on the lawns of Catherine Hall at the ‘Greatest Reggae Show On Earth’.
With his second album Honest, laden with hits such as I Won featuring Kanye West, I Be U and Never Satisfied featuring Drake, the 31-year-old rapper has been described as melodious in the way he stretches his musical notes, creating a never ending list of hits. The rapper is more than ready to take the stage on Saturday, July 19, International Night II, of Reggae Sumfest.
Sean Paul, Tessanne Chin and Freddie McGregor are also performing on the Festival’s closing night. Reggae Sumfest will be held at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, from Thursday July 17 to Saturday July 19.
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The famous Niagara Falls tourist spot on the Canada-United States border is bracing for the inaugural staging of the concert, One Love at the Border.
The reggae-soul-funk festival will feature a diverse mix of acts such as Freddie McGregor, Errol Dunkley, Lakeside and Con Funk Shun.
The three-day show kicks off July 4 and will be headlined by singer Faith Evans, who emerged during the neo-soul movement of the 1990s.
The show is the brainchild of Jamaican Andrew Stephens, a senior partner in the Real Music Group, promoter of One Love at the Border. The Niagara Falls attraction will be transformed into a mighty moving stream of red, green and gold, using strategically placed lights to give a decidedly Rastafarian feel to the event.
“The idea for this is to not only celebrate past and present multi-genre music legends and create a stage for uprising local artistes, but to bring everyone together from different backgrounds, cultures and communities from both sides of the border,” he said.
Stephens has promoted numerous shows in Canada and the United Kingdom through his Unison Entertainment Enterprise. Last year, he joined with Thomas Tripodi and Tony D’Ambrogio to form RMG.
One Love at the Border is the company’s first major promotion. Stephens said they have received support from the Niagara Parks service, which runs Niagara Falls, but RMG is footing most of the bill for the debut event.
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Jason Derulo, born of Haitian parents in the United States, plans to Talk Dirty to the ladies, making them Wiggle in the crowd, adding Haitian spice to the line-up of Reggae Sumfest, International Night I, Friday, July 18.
He has sold 30 million singles, including hits such as Watcha Say and The Other Side. Derulo is currently trending on Billboard’s top 100 hits with Wiggle at #5 and Talk Dirty at #15. As a jack of all trades, the artiste has mastered the art of singing, dancing and songwriting. Derulo has shaken stages in festivals of different genres, such as the CMT Music Awards.
He is expected to give the patrons a hot and vibrant performance on the festival’s International Night I. The triple threat is ready to give the patrons a lively show, to fully showcase his Caribbean roots and connect with his fellow Caribbean fans on a more personal level.
Reggae Sumfest will be held at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19.
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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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Curtis Campbell, STAR Writer
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Jason Derulo, born of Haitian parents in the United States, plans to Talk Dirty to the ladies, making them Wiggle in the crowd, adding Haitian spice to the line-up of Reggae Sumfest, International Night I, Friday, July 18.
He has sold 30 million singles, including hits such as Watcha Say and The Other Side. Derulo is currently trending on Billboard’s top 100 hits with Wiggle at #5 and Talk Dirty at #15. As a jack of all trades, the artiste has mastered the art of singing, dancing and songwriting. Derulo has shaken stages in festivals of different genres, such as the CMT Music Awards.
He is expected to give the patrons a hot and vibrant performance on the festival’s International Night I. The triple threat is ready to give the patrons a lively show, to fully showcase his Caribbean roots and connect with his fellow Caribbean fans on a more personal level.
Reggae Sumfest will be held at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19.
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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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Shereita Grizzle, Star Writer
Fashion Meets Reggae, set to take place on the lawns of Devon House tonight, has added international recording artiste Julian Marley to the star-studded line-up.
Marley, who admitted to not performing in the island for a while, has expressed gratitude for the inclusion. In a release sent to our newsroom, the entertainer said he is looking forward to the show.
“I will be doing some new materials including performing my collaboration with Junior Reid, Inna di Gideon, which is coming out on his upcoming album,” he said.
The concert will be hosted by Miss Kitty and DJ Amber and is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with the fashion show. The reggae show is expected to start at 10 p.m. Patrons are promised an entertaining night with performances from Junior Reid, Cocoa Tea, Sizzla, ‘Etana’, Spice, Yung JR, JuJu Blood, Pashon Minott, Emperor Mangasha and Major Manzie.
The event is the first of its kind in Jamaica and the first of a series of musical events organised by Junior Reid’s JR Productions.
Tickets for general entry to the event are $1500 presold and $2000 at the gate while VIP tickets are $3500 presold and $4000 at the gate.
Fashion Meets Reggae is sponsored by Rainforest Seafood, Calico Jack Rum Punch, True Juice, BOOM Energy Drink, Best Dressed Chicken and Salada Foods.
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Shereita Grizzle, Star Writer
Fashion Meets Reggae, set to take place on the lawns of Devon House tonight, has added international recording artiste Julian Marley to the star-studded line-up.
Marley, who admitted to not performing in the island for a while, has expressed gratitude for the inclusion. In a release sent to our newsroom, the entertainer said he is looking forward to the show.
“I will be doing some new materials including performing my collaboration with Junior Reid, Inna di Gideon, which is coming out on his upcoming album,” he said.
The concert will be hosted by Miss Kitty and DJ Amber and is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with the fashion show. The reggae show is expected to start at 10 p.m. Patrons are promised an entertaining night with performances from Junior Reid, Cocoa Tea, Sizzla, ‘Etana’, Spice, Yung JR, JuJu Blood, Pashon Minott, Emperor Mangasha and Major Manzie.
The event is the first of its kind in Jamaica and the first of a series of musical events organised by Junior Reid’s JR Productions.
Tickets for general entry to the event are $1500 presold and $2000 at the gate while VIP tickets are $3500 presold and $4000 at the gate.
Fashion Meets Reggae is sponsored by Rainforest Seafood, Calico Jack Rum Punch, True Juice, BOOM Energy Drink, Best Dressed Chicken and Salada Foods.
shereita.grizzle@glenaerjm.com
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Kalado – File
An appearance on internationally acclaimed music festival, Reggae Sumfest, is every artiste’s dream, and for a dancehall act, his sights are firmly fixed on Dancehall Night to show off his skills.
Come July 17, Pree Money singer, Kalado, will have his moment with the stars as he makes his official debut at the festival’s home in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay.
“Last year, Bounty Killer started the process when he called me on during his set and I did a little thing. Honestly, it lasted less than a minute, but it was a thrilling experience. The crowd response was very encouraging and it has definitely whet my appetite,” the Alliance Next Generation (ANG) artiste, who is managed by Nancy Davis, said.
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One year later, Kalado’s profile is soaring and he has amassed a string of songs which have secured his rite of passage straight onto the Sumfest official line-up. Songs such as Personally, Good Good – which is heading towards anthemic status – Body Nuh Dead, Make Me Feel and Take a Ride are all part of the entertainer’s steadily increasing repertoire which is currently blazing the dancehall.
The overseas market is also feeling the full force of Kalado, as demonstrated by his visit to Toronto in May, when he headlined his own show at the capacity-filled Blue Diamond Club venue, in front of a very enthusiastic audience. A very ecstatic Kalado noted that he was impressed by the welcome he received in that Canadian city and admits that as a result of the love shown to him by the fans, he exited the stage “almost walking on air”.
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Ricky Teetz
Over the last year, dancehall entertainer Rickey Teetz has emerged as one of the most talented, hardworking artistes from western Jamaica.
The Montego Bay-based deejay has now landed the biggest gig of his career as he has been billed to perform on Dancehall Night during this year’s Reggae Sumfest showcase at Catherine Hall. The artiste is thrilled to be on the line-up of his first major reggae festival.
“I am going to give the fans a memorable performance. It’s been a long time coming for me in the music business and all my hard work is paying off,” Rickey Teetz said.
Rickey Teetz has carved out a niche for himself in the dancehall with his high-impact songs such as the socially conscious Lighters Up, which became a favourite on radio and street dances all over the island. He also has songs that cater to the steamier side of life such as the kinetic 6:30 Walk and the girls anthem, Tip Yuh, which were guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
He has worked hard to build up a repertoire of songs such as the chart-burner Poverty Life, Physically, 1000 Block and Loving You, which have been generating airplay in Jamaica and overseas.
“One of my most successful songs is Lighters Up, and the video itself, because of its message and plot, was a big hit with dancehall fans. It has been breaking barriers and climbing various charts,” he said.
You can follow Rickey Teetz on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
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Ricky Teetz
Over the last year, dancehall entertainer Rickey Teetz has emerged as one of the most talented, hardworking artistes from western Jamaica.
The Montego Bay-based deejay has now landed the biggest gig of his career as he has been billed to perform on Dancehall Night during this year’s Reggae Sumfest showcase at Catherine Hall. The artiste is thrilled to be on the line-up of his first major reggae festival.
“I am going to give the fans a memorable performance. It’s been a long time coming for me in the music business and all my hard work is paying off,” Rickey Teetz said.
Rickey Teetz has carved out a niche for himself in the dancehall with his high-impact songs such as the socially conscious Lighters Up, which became a favourite on radio and street dances all over the island. He also has songs that cater to the steamier side of life such as the kinetic 6:30 Walk and the girls anthem, Tip Yuh, which were guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
He has worked hard to build up a repertoire of songs such as the chart-burner Poverty Life, Physically, 1000 Block and Loving You, which have been generating airplay in Jamaica and overseas.
“One of my most successful songs is Lighters Up, and the video itself, because of its message and plot, was a big hit with dancehall fans. It has been breaking barriers and climbing various charts,” he said.
You can follow Rickey Teetz on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
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By Sanjay Myers Observer staff reporter
Sunday, June 22, 2014 | 7:25 PM
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — Jamaica booked their place in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Women’s Cup after spanking the hosts Dominican Republic 7-0 at the Estadio Panamericano here on Sunday.
After brushing aside St Lucia 14-0 on Wednesday, the Reggae Girlz eased to another convincing victory to top Group Five. Striker Shakira Duncan scored four times (third, 23rd, 64th, 77th minutes) against Dominican Republic to bring her tally to eight goals in two matches.
Davis, who missed a penalty in the 88th minute, hit a brace with strikes in the 32nd and 90th.
Donna-Kay Henry, making her second start for Jamaica, blasted in the other goal in the 42nd minute.
The Caribbean Women’s Cup is set for Trinidad & Tobago from August 19-26.
Teams:
Dominican Republic — Isairis Minaya, Franyeli Brasoban (Jocelyn Rodriquez 58th), Carmen Polanco, Lissy Sanchez, Diana Santana, Loida Michel de Jesus, Yaqueisi Nunez, Betzaida Ubri (Gabriela Pena 55th), Winibian Peralta, Gladys Loyas, Ana Diaz (Eskarkina Chalas 87th)
Subs not used — Yelandy Contreras, Evalaynne Alcequiez, Yaritza Adames, Gabrella Sosa
Booked — Sanchez (44th)
Jamaica — Nicole McClure, Alicia Wilson, Sherona Forrester (Myjnairii Perkins 78th), Monique Pryce, Mitsy Facey, Nicole Campbell, Omolyn Davis, Donna-Kay Henry (Alexa Allen 69th), Sashana Campbell, Khedine Salmon (Kenesha Reid 66th), Shakira Duncan.
Subs not used — Olivia Reid, Christina Murry, Jodi-Ann McGregor, Amy Loughran
Booked — None
Referees — Irazema Aguilera (Cuba)
Assistant referees — Katherine Jimenez (Costa Rica), Nereida Diaz (Cuba)
Fourth official — Ania Navarrete (Cuba)
Match commissary — Gwendolyn Salmon (Antigua)
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By Sanjay Myers Observer staff reporter
Sunday, June 22, 2014 | 7:25 PM
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — Jamaica booked their place in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Women’s Cup after spanking the hosts Dominican Republic 7-0 at the Estadio Panamericano here on Sunday.
After brushing aside St Lucia 14-0 on Wednesday, the Reggae Girlz eased to another convincing victory to top Group Five. Striker Shakira Duncan scored four times (third, 23rd, 64th, 77th minutes) against Dominican Republic to bring her tally to eight goals in two matches.
Davis, who missed a penalty in the 88th minute, hit a brace with strikes in the 32nd and 90th.
Donna-Kay Henry, making her second start for Jamaica, blasted in the other goal in the 42nd minute.
The Caribbean Women’s Cup is set for Trinidad & Tobago from August 19-26.
Teams:
Dominican Republic — Isairis Minaya, Franyeli Brasoban (Jocelyn Rodriquez 58th), Carmen Polanco, Lissy Sanchez, Diana Santana, Loida Michel de Jesus, Yaqueisi Nunez, Betzaida Ubri (Gabriela Pena 55th), Winibian Peralta, Gladys Loyas, Ana Diaz (Eskarkina Chalas 87th)
Subs not used — Yelandy Contreras, Evalaynne Alcequiez, Yaritza Adames, Gabrella Sosa
Booked — Sanchez (44th)
Jamaica — Nicole McClure, Alicia Wilson, Sherona Forrester (Myjnairii Perkins 78th), Monique Pryce, Mitsy Facey, Nicole Campbell, Omolyn Davis, Donna-Kay Henry (Alexa Allen 69th), Sashana Campbell, Khedine Salmon (Kenesha Reid 66th), Shakira Duncan.
Subs not used — Olivia Reid, Christina Murry, Jodi-Ann McGregor, Amy Loughran
Booked — None
Referees — Irazema Aguilera (Cuba)
Assistant referees — Katherine Jimenez (Costa Rica), Nereida Diaz (Cuba)
Fourth official — Ania Navarrete (Cuba)
Match commissary — Gwendolyn Salmon (Antigua)
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