Shaggy releases video for single from third studio album

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Grammy award-winning reggae/dancehall artiste Shaggy is set to premiere the video for his third single from his critically acclaimed album, Out of Many One Music, produced by the dynamic Jamaican drum and bass duo Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and Sting.

The single, If U Slip U Slide(You Could Be Mine) features beautiful songstress Melissa Musique. Both Shaggy and Musique exemplify their feelings for each other, while coming to the realisation that they could share the rest of life together.

The video, which premiered worldwide on Vevo.com on Friday, is a fun, light-hearted, jovial video of two individuals taking a ride around town in their Fiat 500 Abarth. The video takes place on the south shore of Long Island in a ranch-like atmosphere.

Out of Many One Music is the first exclusively one drop reggae release of the artiste’s celebrated 25 year recording career. This album has received numerous accolades from the industry movers and shakers and continues to move units despite the lull today in album sales across all genres.

“The first two singles we released received great reviews and we are pleased to still have such interest in the album. So we plan to do a re-release of Out of Many One Music by the end of the year, which will include new tracks. If U Slip U Slide is a great single giving a nice old-school reggae vibe with a modern twist and people are loving it,” said Shaggy.

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Shaggy releases video for single from third studio album

Legend album jumps from 100 to #5 on chart

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers has finally hit the top ten of the Billboard chart, with their highest-selling album, Legend. The Marleys are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album this year, and recently announced that internationally renowned ice-cream company Ben & Jerry would be releasing a special flavour of their product, in respect of the Legend album.

According to Billboard.com which says the album sold 41,000 copies in the week ending September 7, the sales of the album skyrocketed, due to a cost reduction.

“The set’s big gain is owed to the Google Play store discounting the title to 99-cents during the tracking week. The digital album normally sells for around $8,” stated Billboard’s website.

The price discount resulted in the album jumping from number 100 on the Billboard chart to number five which is now a record for the legendary band and Bob Marley.

Legend was released in 1984 by Island Records and is the best selling reggae album of all time, with more than 13 million copies sold in the United States and approximately 25 million copies sold globally.

The album was also ranked number 46 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. As of August 2014, it has spent a total of 290 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 chart.

Will Smith in his hit movie I Am Legend described the Legend album as the best ever.

“He (Bob Marley) had this idea. Kind of a virologist idea. He believed that you can cure racism and hate; literally cure it, by injecting music and love into people’s lives. When he was scheduled to perform at a peace rally, a gunman came to his house and shot him down. Two days later, he walked onstage and sang. Somebody asked him, “Why?” He said, ‘The people who are trying to make the world worse are not taking a day off. How can I?”, Smith relayed to a fellow actor.

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Legend album jumps from 100 to #5 on chart

Marley"s album honoured by international ice cream company

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Internationally renowned ice cream brand, Ben & Jerry’s, will release a special flavour of their popular ice cream in honour of Bob Marley’s Legend album, as a part of the celebrations for the album’s 30th anniversary this year.

The flavour will be called ‘Satisfy my Bowl’ and is aimed at drawing awareness to Marley’s vision for peace, love and social justice.

The socially conscious ice cream company wanted to pay tribute to the man who dedicated his life to bringing people together through music.

‘Satisfy My Bowl’, which was named by a Ben & Jerry’s fan, is a concoction of banana ice cream beats, a mash-up of caramel and cookie swirls, and a chorus of chocolatey peace signs.

All proceeds from the partnership will be contributed to the 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment, in an effort to empower young people in Jamaica, and continue Bob Marley’s legacy of using music to change the world.

According to Cedella Marley, representing the 1Love Foundation, the partnership will bring people together.

“To mark Legend’s 30th anniversary, we’re celebrating our father’s legacy of bringing people together and using music to drive social change through a sweet partnership with Ben & Jerry’s. Proceeds from a special edition ice cream flavour will enable the 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment to support young people in Jamaica by igniting their creative skills to promote peace, love and social equality.” she said.

Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission Manager, Ed Shepherd, also stated. “In the same way Ben & Jerry’s stands for more than just (delicious) ice-cream, Bob Marley stood for more than just music – he advocated for social change and inspired millions to think about peace, love, and equality. Ben & Jerry’s has a rich heritage of campaigning for social justice, by partnering with the Marley family’s 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment. We want to lend our voice to Bob’s vision, and do this in a fun way that brings people together.” he said.

Bob Marley is one of the most important and influential artiste of the 20th century. In the digital era, Marley has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity, with the official Bob Marley Facebook page now surpassing 69 million fans, ranking it among the Top 20 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 among celebrity pages. His music catalogue has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide since 1992.

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Marley"s album honoured by international ice cream company

Marley"s album honoured by international ice cream company

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Internationally renowned ice cream brand, Ben & Jerry’s, will release a special flavour of their popular ice cream in honour of Bob Marley’s Legend album, as a part of the celebrations for the album’s 30th anniversary this year.

The flavour will be called ‘Satisfy my Bowl’ and is aimed at drawing awareness to Marley’s vision for peace, love and social justice.

The socially conscious ice cream company wanted to pay tribute to the man who dedicated his life to bringing people together through music.

‘Satisfy My Bowl’, which was named by a Ben & Jerry’s fan, is a concoction of banana ice cream beats, a mash-up of caramel and cookie swirls, and a chorus of chocolatey peace signs.

All proceeds from the partnership will be contributed to the 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment, in an effort to empower young people in Jamaica, and continue Bob Marley’s legacy of using music to change the world.

According to Cedella Marley, representing the 1Love Foundation, the partnership will bring people together.

“To mark Legend’s 30th anniversary, we’re celebrating our father’s legacy of bringing people together and using music to drive social change through a sweet partnership with Ben & Jerry’s. Proceeds from a special edition ice cream flavour will enable the 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment to support young people in Jamaica by igniting their creative skills to promote peace, love and social equality.” she said.

Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission Manager, Ed Shepherd, also stated. “In the same way Ben & Jerry’s stands for more than just (delicious) ice-cream, Bob Marley stood for more than just music – he advocated for social change and inspired millions to think about peace, love, and equality. Ben & Jerry’s has a rich heritage of campaigning for social justice, by partnering with the Marley family’s 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment. We want to lend our voice to Bob’s vision, and do this in a fun way that brings people together.” he said.

Bob Marley is one of the most important and influential artiste of the 20th century. In the digital era, Marley has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity, with the official Bob Marley Facebook page now surpassing 69 million fans, ranking it among the Top 20 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 among celebrity pages. His music catalogue has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide since 1992.

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Marley"s album honoured by international ice cream company

Marley"s album honoured by international ice cream company

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Internationally renowned ice cream brand, Ben & Jerry’s, will release a special flavour of their popular ice cream in honour of Bob Marley’s Legend album, as a part of the celebrations for the album’s 30th anniversary this year.

The flavour will be called ‘Satisfy my Bowl’ and is aimed at drawing awareness to Marley’s vision for peace, love and social justice.

The socially conscious ice cream company wanted to pay tribute to the man who dedicated his life to bringing people together through music.

‘Satisfy My Bowl’, which was named by a Ben & Jerry’s fan, is a concoction of banana ice cream beats, a mash-up of caramel and cookie swirls, and a chorus of chocolatey peace signs.

All proceeds from the partnership will be contributed to the 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment, in an effort to empower young people in Jamaica, and continue Bob Marley’s legacy of using music to change the world.

According to Cedella Marley, representing the 1Love Foundation, the partnership will bring people together.

“To mark Legend’s 30th anniversary, we’re celebrating our father’s legacy of bringing people together and using music to drive social change through a sweet partnership with Ben & Jerry’s. Proceeds from a special edition ice cream flavour will enable the 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment to support young people in Jamaica by igniting their creative skills to promote peace, love and social equality.” she said.

Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission Manager, Ed Shepherd, also stated. “In the same way Ben & Jerry’s stands for more than just (delicious) ice-cream, Bob Marley stood for more than just music – he advocated for social change and inspired millions to think about peace, love, and equality. Ben & Jerry’s has a rich heritage of campaigning for social justice, by partnering with the Marley family’s 1Love Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment. We want to lend our voice to Bob’s vision, and do this in a fun way that brings people together.” he said.

Bob Marley is one of the most important and influential artiste of the 20th century. In the digital era, Marley has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity, with the official Bob Marley Facebook page now surpassing 69 million fans, ranking it among the Top 20 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 among celebrity pages. His music catalogue has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide since 1992.

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Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Jamaican-born singer Yanique Sasha, tackles matters of the heart and social issues on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts.

The unfinished project, due later this year, will feature production work from John ‘Jon FX’ Crawford.

Originally from Kingston, Yanique Sasha (real name Yanique Sasha-Gay Moodie) relocated to Orlando, Florida, 22 years ago. Now in her early 30s, the singer and songwriter has done vocal work on projects for the likes of Mavado, Gyptian, Pressure and Sanchez, among others.

“My life experiences have moulded me into the person that I am today. I enjoy writing and putting my thoughts into songs. I always encourage persons to find their inner strength within because it is imperative for their happiness,” Yanique Sasha explained.

After making a name for herself within the Jamaican diaspora of Florida, Yanique Sasha relocated to New York where she collaborated with Gyptian on the track Touch, which was featured on his I Can Feel Your Pain album. She was also featured on two tracks from Mavado’s 2009 album Mr Brooks … A Better Tomorrow.

She recently shared co-writing credits on Jamaican-born singer Sade Serena’s Billboard charting EP GermiNation.

Yanique Sasha is currently promoting the singles Spread Love, Passa Passa and Broken.

“Spread Love is my universal anthem. It crosses all boundaries. People across the world can relate because love is universal. Passa Passa is more up tempo dancehall.Broken sheds light on the pain and suffering in the world,” Yanique Sasha explained.

She lists the late Bob Marley and South African singer Lucky Dube among her musical influences.

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Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Jamaican-born singer Yanique Sasha, tackles matters of the heart and social issues on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts.

The unfinished project, due later this year, will feature production work from John ‘Jon FX’ Crawford.

Originally from Kingston, Yanique Sasha (real name Yanique Sasha-Gay Moodie) relocated to Orlando, Florida, 22 years ago. Now in her early 30s, the singer and songwriter has done vocal work on projects for the likes of Mavado, Gyptian, Pressure and Sanchez, among others.

“My life experiences have moulded me into the person that I am today. I enjoy writing and putting my thoughts into songs. I always encourage persons to find their inner strength within because it is imperative for their happiness,” Yanique Sasha explained.

After making a name for herself within the Jamaican diaspora of Florida, Yanique Sasha relocated to New York where she collaborated with Gyptian on the track Touch, which was featured on his I Can Feel Your Pain album. She was also featured on two tracks from Mavado’s 2009 album Mr Brooks … A Better Tomorrow.

She recently shared co-writing credits on Jamaican-born singer Sade Serena’s Billboard charting EP GermiNation.

Yanique Sasha is currently promoting the singles Spread Love, Passa Passa and Broken.

“Spread Love is my universal anthem. It crosses all boundaries. People across the world can relate because love is universal. Passa Passa is more up tempo dancehall.Broken sheds light on the pain and suffering in the world,” Yanique Sasha explained.

She lists the late Bob Marley and South African singer Lucky Dube among her musical influences.

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Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Natural Black"s new album gets rave reviews

Natural Black – File

To rave and exciting reviews, Natural Black released his 14th full-length studio album, titled ‘No Prejudice’.

The album proudly made an impressive debut at No. 15 on the iTunes Canada chart, and by all acclaims is climbing its way to the top of various international charts – an honoured feat for Natural Black and his team as they are thankful for the support of fans and music lovers for this accomplishment.

On the 15-track album, the multi-faceted singer and songwriter, known for his prolific lyrics, melodic cadence and hit-filled repertory, embodies life with his socially conscious message of No Prejudice.

Since the announcement of the album and the various singles hitting the charts, the outpouring of inquiries and requests has been staggering, and since its release, Natural Black has received a tremendous response from fans, DJs and media outlets who deem No Prejudice an album of brutal honesty and substance.

important message

Taz Smith, a spokesperson for the artiste, said: “I am happy with the progress the album has seen so far. This is an important message and, on this album, Natural Black showcased his writing and musical skills, many thanks to all the co-producers from Frenz Fi Real, RedBoom, Ghetto Lynxx, Dub Akom, Home Grown Music, and my team at Triple T Production. We would like to thank all the fans and supporters for their support. I hope listening to this album will signify a good listen and great everyday musical vibes.”

The album is available on iTunes, Amazon, 7digital, Google Play, Spotify, and all other digital outlets.

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Jah Cure releases sixth album

Jah Cure

International recording artiste Jah Cure will be releasing his sixth studio album, the eponymously titled ‘Jah Cure’, in September this year.

The lead single, Life We Live, released two weeks ago on the artiste’s Iyah Cure Productions label, is generating a lot of heat on FM radio worldwide.

“I am looking to build on the success of my previous album. This album represents the spiritual growth of Jah Cure as an artiste, a father, a husband, and a producer,” he said.

Jah Cure also plans to release a second single soon, to amp up interest in the album’s release. “The first single has over 20,000 views in two weeks, and fans can expect this second single soon. The demand for this album is phenomenal and the popularity of my recent singles shows that this project will do well,” he said.

Cure’s last album, World Cry, registered excellent sales world-wide, hitting the No.2 spot on the reggae iTunes chart in two countries and charting in the top five in several others. The album charted at No.2 in France, No.2 in the US, and No.3 in the UK on the reggae iTunes charts.

He will be one of the major headliners on International Night I on this year’s Reggae Sumfest concert in Montego Bay today.

“When I grace the stage, I will be singing my heart out for my fellow Montegonians and the fans across Jamaica and the world,” an elated Jah Cure said.

Fans can subscribe to his music on YouTube through ‘officialjahcure’, and follow him on Twitter @cureagain.

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Jah Cure releases sixth album

Jah Cure releases sixth album

Jah Cure

International recording artiste Jah Cure will be releasing his sixth studio album, the eponymously titled ‘Jah Cure’, in September this year.

The lead single, Life We Live, released two weeks ago on the artiste’s Iyah Cure Productions label, is generating a lot of heat on FM radio worldwide.

“I am looking to build on the success of my previous album. This album represents the spiritual growth of Jah Cure as an artiste, a father, a husband, and a producer,” he said.

Jah Cure also plans to release a second single soon, to amp up interest in the album’s release. “The first single has over 20,000 views in two weeks, and fans can expect this second single soon. The demand for this album is phenomenal and the popularity of my recent singles shows that this project will do well,” he said.

Cure’s last album, World Cry, registered excellent sales world-wide, hitting the No.2 spot on the reggae iTunes chart in two countries and charting in the top five in several others. The album charted at No.2 in France, No.2 in the US, and No.3 in the UK on the reggae iTunes charts.

He will be one of the major headliners on International Night I on this year’s Reggae Sumfest concert in Montego Bay today.

“When I grace the stage, I will be singing my heart out for my fellow Montegonians and the fans across Jamaica and the world,” an elated Jah Cure said.

Fans can subscribe to his music on YouTube through ‘officialjahcure’, and follow him on Twitter @cureagain.

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Jah Cure releases sixth album

Natural Black"s new album gets rave reviews

Natural Black – File

To rave and exciting reviews, Natural Black released his 14th full-length studio album, titled ‘No Prejudice’.

The album proudly made an impressive debut at No. 15 on the iTunes Canada chart, and by all acclaims is climbing its way to the top of various international charts – an honoured feat for Natural Black and his team as they are thankful for the support of fans and music lovers for this accomplishment.

On the 15-track album, the multi-faceted singer and songwriter, known for his prolific lyrics, melodic cadence and hit-filled repertory, embodies life with his socially conscious message of No Prejudice.

Since the announcement of the album and the various singles hitting the charts, the outpouring of inquiries and requests has been staggering, and since its release, Natural Black has received a tremendous response from fans, DJs and media outlets who deem No Prejudice an album of brutal honesty and substance.

important message

Taz Smith, a spokesperson for the artiste, said: “I am happy with the progress the album has seen so far. This is an important message and, on this album, Natural Black showcased his writing and musical skills, many thanks to all the co-producers from Frenz Fi Real, RedBoom, Ghetto Lynxx, Dub Akom, Home Grown Music, and my team at Triple T Production. We would like to thank all the fans and supporters for their support. I hope listening to this album will signify a good listen and great everyday musical vibes.”

The album is available on iTunes, Amazon, 7digital, Google Play, Spotify, and all other digital outlets.

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Natural Black"s new album gets rave reviews

"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

Davina Henry, Staff Reporter

Tessanne Chin – File

Just hours after the release of her sophomore album, ‘Count On My Love’, Tessanne Chin is already dominating iTunes charts, having peaked at number six so far.

The songbird, who walked away as the winner of The Voice 2013, under the tutelage of coach Adam Levine, told THE STAR that while she welcomes the support of her fans, it was a bit unexpected.

“I didn’t expect it, not at all. I hoped for it and dreamed of it, but I didn’t realise how much support I would actually get. I’m grateful, happy and tremendously blessed,” Chin said.

massive achievement

In addition to being in the overall top 10 list on iTunes, Count On My Love also peaked at number three on the iTunes Pop chart.

Many Jamaican fans also took to social media to post images of the newly purchased album and to congratulate the artiste on her massive achievement.

“It makes me feel very proud. It’s great to know that my people support me, and not just Jamaicans, but fans all over the world. People in Canada, England, all over. It means the world to me. It’s priceless. It’s very overwhelming and definitely something I will treasure,” she added.

Though still on her Voice Tour, Tessanne is already gearing up for her headlining performance at this year’s Reggae Sumfest.

“The Voice Tour has been going well. It’s been wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones and to see the love and support of the fans. I’m also really looking forward to Sumfest this year. I’ll be performing tracks from this album for the first time. It’s going to be like an album release, I’m really looking forward to that,” she said.

In the meantime, Chin is in the process of choosing her next single and is also gearing up for the Count On My Love media tour.

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"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

Davina Henry, Staff Reporter

Tessanne Chin – File

Just hours after the release of her sophomore album, ‘Count On My Love’, Tessanne Chin is already dominating iTunes charts, having peaked at number six so far.

The songbird, who walked away as the winner of The Voice 2013, under the tutelage of coach Adam Levine, told THE STAR that while she welcomes the support of her fans, it was a bit unexpected.

“I didn’t expect it, not at all. I hoped for it and dreamed of it, but I didn’t realise how much support I would actually get. I’m grateful, happy and tremendously blessed,” Chin said.

massive achievement

In addition to being in the overall top 10 list on iTunes, Count On My Love also peaked at number three on the iTunes Pop chart.

Many Jamaican fans also took to social media to post images of the newly purchased album and to congratulate the artiste on her massive achievement.

“It makes me feel very proud. It’s great to know that my people support me, and not just Jamaicans, but fans all over the world. People in Canada, England, all over. It means the world to me. It’s priceless. It’s very overwhelming and definitely something I will treasure,” she added.

Though still on her Voice Tour, Tessanne is already gearing up for her headlining performance at this year’s Reggae Sumfest.

“The Voice Tour has been going well. It’s been wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones and to see the love and support of the fans. I’m also really looking forward to Sumfest this year. I’ll be performing tracks from this album for the first time. It’s going to be like an album release, I’m really looking forward to that,” she said.

In the meantime, Chin is in the process of choosing her next single and is also gearing up for the Count On My Love media tour.

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"I didn"t expect it" - Tessanne surprised as album reaches Number 6 on iTunes

Lutan Fyah releases album

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

LUTAN Fyah released his 10th studio album on Tuesday. The 13-track set, produced by Khabir ‘Kabs’ Bonner, is entitled Life of a King.The album fuses reggae with other genres including hip-hop, R&B and jazz.“The originality of the album is what will make an impact. The music is fresh and new and you will see Lutan Fyah in a different light,” said the artiste in a release.Lutan Fyah, whose given name is Anthony Martin, is best known for hits, including St Jago De La Vega, and No Wah Settle Down.

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Shanachie backs reggae/soul album

FOR many years, Shanachie Records has been one of the world’s leading sources for indigenous and roots music. In terms of reggae, its catalogue includes revered recordings from the music’s golden age of the 1970s.

Shanachie has, however, reached out to a younger audience in the last decade. Currently, the company is putting its promotional muscle behind 9INE, a reggae/soul album by American singers Syleena Johnson and Musiq Soulchild.To be released in September, the set is produced by Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, a leading figure in dancehall/reggae. Randall Grass, Shanachie’s president, spoke to Splash recently about plans for 9INE.“Our promotion strategy is aimed both at the reggae and R&B market, especially Musiq and Syleena’s fan base. We are servicing reggae radio in Jamaica, the US and UK, but also urban radio in the US and R&B/soul radio in the UK,” he explained.Grass says a dancehall mix of Feel The Pain, the album’s lead single, will be serviced to club DJs worldwide. Music Soulchild and Johnson are also expected to do shows in the US next month as part of 9INE’s promotion.According to Grass, Shanachie’s involvement with 9INE seemed natural. The label released Johnson’s previous album, Labour Pains, while Musiq Soulchild appeared in a music video by The Floacist, a soul poet signed to Shanachie.9INE is the latest effort by the New York-based company to reach a contemporary audience. Like Rounder Records in Massachusetts, Shanachie is known for its vast catalogue of roots music, which includes titles by reggae acts Augustus Pablo, whose East Of The River Nile album marked the company’s association with Jamaican music in 1978.Shanachie also has albums by Dennis Brown, The Mighty Diamonds, Culture and the Wailing Souls in its catalogue. In recent years, it has released new albums by Third World as well as a slate of smooth jazz and neo-soul acts including singer Crystal Bowersox, the 2010 American Idol runner-up.Johnson told Billboard magazine early this year that the collaboration with McGregor resulted from a tape he sent them of a new sound he was working on. It impressed her and Soulchild enough to consider doing a song with him but once they got into the studio, the project evolved.“The music was so good and Musiq and I both love Kemar’s production so we’re like, ‘why don’t we just do an album together’,” she said.Johnson and Musiq Soulchild are part of the neo-soul explosion that took place in the United States during the mid-1990s. McGregor is best known for producing Etana’s I Am Not Afraid and Mama Don’t Cry by Gyptian.Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, Syleen Johnson and Musiq Soulchild.

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Jabez plans new album

Entertainment

Cecelia Campbell-LivingstonSaturday, August 03, 2013

GOSPEL artiste Jabez is preparing to release his third album in December. Produced by Courick Clarke (son of Irie FM disc jockey Bob Clarke), Jabez says the yet-titled set is aimed at bringing persons closer to God.“It really blesses my soul when fans come up and tell me how my songs have helped them through whatever problem they were going through,” he said.According to Jabez (born Clive Provost), the upcoming set “is an awesome tribute to the mighty God and a powerful praise and worship offering”.Two songs — I’ve Made it Through The Storm and God Inna Yuh Heart — which will be on the album, have been released.Although he has been a gospel performer for about 15 years, Jabez says it was not until four years ago that he became a fulltime artiste.His previous albums are New Jerusalem and Before The Day Is Over.He is scheduled to perform at the August 10-11 Island Gospel Concert, which takes place at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston, and the Mandeville Primary and Junior High School in Manchester.JABEZ… it really blesses my soul

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X Factor"s Jahmene tops album chart

28 July 2013 Last updated at 14:11 ET Jahmene Douglas is a youth ambassador for charity Women’s Aid X Factor runner-up Jahmene Douglas has topped the UK album chart with his debut solo album Love Never Fails.

The former supermarket worker, who came second to James Arthur in the 2012 series, has released an album largely made up of cover songs.

In the singles chart, One Direction failed to get their fourth number one single, as Best Song Ever was kept off the top by Avicii’s Wake Me Up.

Also X Factor alumni, the quintet have built up a huge global fan base.

Despite being the only new release this week, One Direction could not match the appeal of Avicii’s Wake Me Up, which is the fastest selling single of 2013, and spending its second week at number one.

The rest of the top five singles chart is made up of previous chart-toppers include Robin Thicke with Blurred Lines and Icona Pop’s I Love It.

There was only a handful of new entries in the album top 40, with former Disney Actress Selena Gomez achieving the second highest new entry with Stars Dance at number 14, followed by the Rolling Stones live album from Hyde Park at 16.

Now That’s What I Call Music 85 has become the fastest selling album of the year, selling 317,000 in its opening week, easily beating the previous record of Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories, which sold 165,000 in May.

But Now….. does not qualify for the main album chart because it is a compilation, instead having to settle for topping the Compilation Album Chart.

Jahmene Douglas wowed the X Factor judges when he auditioned for the show in 2012 singing the Etta James song At Last. The song does not feature on his album but other covers include Halo, Titanium and Fix You. He also recorded The Greatest Love with Nicole Scherzinger, who acted as his mentor in the series.

Douglas, who used to work for Asda in Swindon, has become a youth ambassador for domestic violence charity Women’s Aid and has spoken openly about the abuse his mother faced at the hands of his father, who was later jailed.

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From behind bars - Vybz Kartel drops latest album

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Simone MorganFriday, July 19, 2013

Despite being incarcerated for almost two years, controversial deejay Vybz Kartel is still flooding the market with music.His latest album, The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto, was released early this month. It is also the title of Kartel’s book which has been out since June.According to an article posted on the website www. urbanislandz.com, Michael Dawson of Whirlwind Records, who is responsible for marketing both projects, is confident the 22-track album will impact Jamaican and overseas charts.Among the songs on The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto are Poor People Revolution, Life We Living, Struggling and Bad Reputation.Dawson told the website that Kartel’s legal woes have prevented him and his team from properly promoting the album and book.The 37-year-old deejay, whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, is one of dancehall’s most controversial figures, through many run-ins with the law.His hit songs include Romping Shop (with Spice), Clarks, Freaky Gal and World Boss.Kartel is currently on trial in Kingston’s Home Circuit Court for the July 2011 murder of Barrington Bryan.Since he was detained on multiple homicide charges in September, 2011, many of Kartel’s songs have been released as part of compilation albums.

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From behind bars - Vybz Kartel drops latest album

From behind bars - Vybz Kartel drops latest album

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Simone MorganFriday, July 19, 2013

Despite being incarcerated for almost two years, controversial deejay Vybz Kartel is still flooding the market with music.His latest album, The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto, was released early this month. It is also the title of Kartel’s book which has been out since June.According to an article posted on the website www. urbanislandz.com, Michael Dawson of Whirlwind Records, who is responsible for marketing both projects, is confident the 22-track album will impact Jamaican and overseas charts.Among the songs on The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto are Poor People Revolution, Life We Living, Struggling and Bad Reputation.Dawson told the website that Kartel’s legal woes have prevented him and his team from properly promoting the album and book.The 37-year-old deejay, whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, is one of dancehall’s most controversial figures, through many run-ins with the law.His hit songs include Romping Shop (with Spice), Clarks, Freaky Gal and World Boss.Kartel is currently on trial in Kingston’s Home Circuit Court for the July 2011 murder of Barrington Bryan.Since he was detained on multiple homicide charges in September, 2011, many of Kartel’s songs have been released as part of compilation albums.

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Jay-Z views album inspiration at English cathedral

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Friday, July 19, 2013

LONDON (AP) — Jay-Z dropped by an English cathedral to see the inspiration for his latest album — an 800-year-old parchment copy of the Magna Carta.The musician visited Salisbury Cathedral in southwest England to see one of only four surviving original copies of the 1215 proclamation that is considered the founding constitutional document of the English-speaking world.Jay-Z’s chart-topping album Magna Carta Holy Grail is partly inspired by the document, whose name means the Great Charter.The cathedral said yesterday that Jay-Z spent an hour at the church on Sunday, meeting the dean, Rev June Osborne, and some of the choristers.Osborne said the star had been “a delightful guest.”The 750-year-old cathedral is currently displaying the artwork for the album alongside its copy of the original Magna Carta.

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