Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Tashina McKenzie started the show on a high.

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

If the performances on Saturday’s Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall live show were anything to go by, the public will have a hard time deciding who will go through to the next round of the competition.

Of the 14 contestants who performed on the show, held at D’Entrance, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, only a few fell below the bar.

First out the blocks was Tashina McKenzie, who impressed the judges with her song and voice. Brams was not too far behind with his strong presence.

Devin Di Dakta also came equipped with lyrics and did not hold back on the audience.

“I was so caught up with how you really ride the rhythm. That was so excellent,” Professor Nuts said.

Close on his heels was Fyah Roiall. He was smooth and drew the audience in, as he went in depth about police brutality.

“You siddung inna di rhythm like a Range Rover or a X6. You tell a story,” Miss Kitty said.

Triple A was also decent and exuded confidence throughout his performance. Likkle Touch could have had more clarity, but she was still liked.

The show also had Nuh Brakes and Simple Wayne, who had auditioned multiple times before being chosen for the live shows. Both contestants were liked. Simple Wayne got a good response from the judges, who reminisced about how he had grown before their eyes.

Kranberri was not the best in the pack, but the judges liked her appearance. Paris, on the other hand, seemed to take the stage with vengeance in her heart, and was rewarded with strong applause for her effort.

“Da song deh bad and you space your sentences and you still have value inna yuh lyrics and melody,” Skatta said.

Ffrench came with a different topic, but it was Maxibillian that had the audience singing along.

“Mi see him a audition and mi see the growth. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall do a wonderful thing,” Skatta said.

It was not so wonderful for Trinidadian KG, who was mostly off-key. Lucky for him, and his countrywoman Lushus, the judges were generally conservative with their comments.

“You need fi touch road and catch the Jamaican lingua,” Skatta said to KG after his performance.

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Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Tashina McKenzie started the show on a high.

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

If the performances on Saturday’s Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall live show were anything to go by, the public will have a hard time deciding who will go through to the next round of the competition.

Of the 14 contestants who performed on the show, held at D’Entrance, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, only a few fell below the bar.

First out the blocks was Tashina McKenzie, who impressed the judges with her song and voice. Brams was not too far behind with his strong presence.

Devin Di Dakta also came equipped with lyrics and did not hold back on the audience.

“I was so caught up with how you really ride the rhythm. That was so excellent,” Professor Nuts said.

Close on his heels was Fyah Roiall. He was smooth and drew the audience in, as he went in depth about police brutality.

“You siddung inna di rhythm like a Range Rover or a X6. You tell a story,” Miss Kitty said.

Triple A was also decent and exuded confidence throughout his performance. Likkle Touch could have had more clarity, but she was still liked.

The show also had Nuh Brakes and Simple Wayne, who had auditioned multiple times before being chosen for the live shows. Both contestants were liked. Simple Wayne got a good response from the judges, who reminisced about how he had grown before their eyes.

Kranberri was not the best in the pack, but the judges liked her appearance. Paris, on the other hand, seemed to take the stage with vengeance in her heart, and was rewarded with strong applause for her effort.

“Da song deh bad and you space your sentences and you still have value inna yuh lyrics and melody,” Skatta said.

Ffrench came with a different topic, but it was Maxibillian that had the audience singing along.

“Mi see him a audition and mi see the growth. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall do a wonderful thing,” Skatta said.

It was not so wonderful for Trinidadian KG, who was mostly off-key. Lucky for him, and his countrywoman Lushus, the judges were generally conservative with their comments.

“You need fi touch road and catch the Jamaican lingua,” Skatta said to KG after his performance.

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Magnificent Magnum Kings and Queens

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall goes international

Contributed – Scenes during the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall audition in Trinidad and Tobago recently.

Trinibagonians made dancehall history recently when they became the first set of international talent to audition for Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall.

The studios at Caribbean New Media Group (CNMG) in Port-of-Spain provided the perfect opportunity for the intermingling of two cultures as contestants put their best effort on show, hoping to join the ranks of Magnum Royalty in season eight which is set to premiere on TVJ in Jamaica and TV6 in Trinidad & Tobago on January 17, 2015.

“One thing that stood out during auditions is how pervasive the culture of dancehall is and the extent to which it has positively influenced upcoming talent in Trinidad and the wider Caribbean. We were anxious about the type of reception that our concept would get, but it wasn’t long before we were impressed at the crop of talent that came out,” said Mark Kenny, executive producer of the show.

Seemingly reflecting what is popular within dancehall circles, male contestants outnumbered their female competitors but that did not stop the ladies who came out armed with bold and entertaining selections. Smalls and Luscious were the female acts that stood out to judges Miss Kitty, Skatta Burrell and Professor Nuts.

brand’s influence

“We were thrilled with the talent in Trinidad last Saturday. The contestants came hard and we definitely found some worthy of the Magnum stage. Magnum is committed to deepening the brand’s influence across the Caribbean and what better way to do so than integrating our musical culture with our Caribbean neighbours in a positive way. We hope that Trinibagonians will support their own in the competition by watching on TV6 and voting each week come January 17,” said Sophia Bernard-Fairman, group brand manager, Fortified Wines & Liqueurs at J. Wray and Nephew Ltd.

Producer and Magnum judge Skatta Burrell was also impressed by the talent coming out of Trinidad. “I’m excited to hear new flavours of dancehall emerging which undeniably comes from a soca infusion,” he said.

Successful Trinibagonian contestants will fly to Jamaica early next year to be part of the 32 princes and princesses vying for lyrical greatness. Contestants who make it to the live show will be competing for a cash prize of J$1 million (equivalent of TT$50,000), in addition to a two-year contract with Star$truck Records, which will include providing assistance with the production of an EP, voice training and public relations.

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Queens Park Rangers 2-3 Liverpool

Full time Full Time Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 2, Liverpool 3.

90:00 +5:35 Full time Full Time Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 2, Liverpool 3. 90:00 +5:03 Substitution Substitution Substitution, Liverpool. Kolo Touré replaces Raheem Sterling. 90:00 +4:13 Goal scored Goal! Own Goal by Steven Caulker, Queens Park Rangers. Queens Park Rangers 2, Liverpool 3. 90:00 +3:17

Foul by Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool).

90:00 +3:17

Leroy Fer (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90:00 +2:26

Attempt missed. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Glen Johnson with a cross.

90:00 +1:01 Goal scored Goal! Goal! Queens Park Rangers 2, Liverpool 2. Eduardo Vargas (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Leroy Fer with a cross following a corner. 90:00 +0:47

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Raheem Sterling.

89:44 Goal scored Goal! Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Liverpool 2. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Steven Gerrard following a fast break. 88:53

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Martin Skrtel.

88:49

Attempt missed. Steven Caulker (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Charlie Austin with a cross.

88:03

Foul by Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool).

88:03

Karl Henry (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

86:04 Goal scored Goal! Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Liverpool 1. Eduardo Vargas (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Charlie Austin with a headed pass following a set piece situation. 85:32 Booking Booking Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card. 85:24

Foul by Dejan Lovren (Liverpool).

85:24

Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

84:43

Attempt saved. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jordan Henderson.

84:09

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Simon Mignolet.

84:04

Attempt saved. Armand Traore (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

83:37

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Joe Allen.

83:03

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

82:19

Delay in match Martin Skrtel (Liverpool) because of an injury.

81:35 Booking Booking Martin Skrtel (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. 81:23

Foul by Martin Skrtel (Liverpool).

81:23

Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

79:29 Booking Booking Karl Henry (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. 79:20

Joe Allen (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

79:20

Foul by Karl Henry (Queens Park Rangers).

78:11 Substitution Substitution Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Eduardo Vargas replaces Bobby Zamora. 77:37

Foul by Mario Balotelli (Liverpool).

77:37

Alex McCarthy (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

76:30

Glen Johnson (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.

76:30

Foul by Armand Traore (Queens Park Rangers).

76:03

Attempt blocked. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Gerrard.

74:38

Attempt saved. Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bobby Zamora.

72:11

Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

72:11

Foul by Mauricio Isla (Queens Park Rangers).

70:17 Booking Booking Glen Johnson (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. 70:10

Foul by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

70:10

Armand Traore (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

68:36

Foul by Mario Balotelli (Liverpool).

68:36

Matthew Phillips (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

67:59

Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Mauricio Isla.

66:56 Goal scored Goal! Own Goal by Richard Dunne, Queens Park Rangers. Queens Park Rangers 0, Liverpool 1. 66:48

Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.

66:48

Foul by Armand Traore (Queens Park Rangers).

65:38 Substitution Substitution Substitution, Liverpool. Joe Allen replaces Emre Can. 65:27 Substitution Substitution Substitution, Liverpool. Philippe Coutinho replaces Adam Lallana. 63:51

Attempt missed. Matthew Phillips (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.

60:58

Attempt missed. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

60:56

Attempt saved. Adam Lallana (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

59:30 Substitution Substitution Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Armand Traore replaces Sandro because of an injury. 59:23

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

57:59

Delay in match Sandro (Queens Park Rangers) because of an injury.

57:08

Attempt blocked. Emre Can (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Henderson.

54:40

Attempt missed. Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the left. Assisted by Karl Henry.

54:15

Attempt saved. Glen Johnson (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jordan Henderson.

50:27

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by José Enrique.

49:45

Offside, Liverpool. Jordan Henderson tries a through ball, but Mario Balotelli is caught offside.

47:43

Attempt missed. Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Adam Lallana with a through ball following a fast break.

46:52

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Simon Mignolet.

46:50

Attempt saved. Sandro (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

45:00 Second Half begins Queens Park Rangers 0, Liverpool 0. 45:00 Substitution Substitution Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Matthew Phillips replaces Nedum Onuoha because of an injury. 45:00 +1:11 Half time Half Time First Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 0, Liverpool 0. 45:00 +0:37 Booking Booking Richard Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card. 45:00 +0:30

Attempt missed. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Lallana.

44:47

Foul by Mario Balotelli (Liverpool).

44:47

Sandro (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

43:59

Attempt missed. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Mario Balotelli.

42:27

Attempt missed. Bobby Zamora (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.

41:20

Foul by Emre Can (Liverpool).

41:20

Sandro (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

40:36

Foul by José Enrique (Liverpool).

40:36

Mauricio Isla (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

38:00

Dejan Lovren (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

38:00

Foul by Sandro (Queens Park Rangers).

37:00

Dejan Lovren (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

37:00

Foul by Bobby Zamora (Queens Park Rangers).

36:28

Attempt blocked. Sandro (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Leroy Fer.

34:49

Attempt missed. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.

33:09

Leroy Fer (Queens Park Rangers) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Bobby Zamora with a cross.

32:26

Foul by Jordan Henderson (Liverpool).

32:26

Leroy Fer (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

31:55

Adam Lallana (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.

31:55

Foul by Mauricio Isla (Queens Park Rangers).

30:39

Attempt missed. Glen Johnson (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

29:41

Attempt blocked. Adam Lallana (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

29:03

Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Karl Henry.

27:21

Leroy Fer (Queens Park Rangers) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Bobby Zamora.

25:59

Attempt saved. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

24:56

Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Sandro tries a through ball, but Mauricio Isla is caught offside.

21:32

Foul by Richard Dunne (Queens Park Rangers).

21:32

Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

20:36

Mauricio Isla (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

20:36

Foul by Adam Lallana (Liverpool).

20:04

Offside, Liverpool. Adam Lallana tries a through ball, but Jordan Henderson is caught offside.

16:30

Bobby Zamora (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

16:30

Foul by Adam Lallana (Liverpool).

10:33

Foul by Bobby Zamora (Queens Park Rangers).

10:33

José Enrique (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.

8:42

Attempt missed. Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left.

8:40

Attempt saved. Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leroy Fer.

6:27

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by José Enrique.

5:01

Foul by Emre Can (Liverpool).

5:01

Sandro (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

2:31

Foul by Martin Skrtel (Liverpool).

2:31

Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

1:57

Attempt missed. Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Bobby Zamora.

1:08

Glen Johnson (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

1:08

Foul by Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers).

0:00 First Half begins. 0:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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Deep Jahi enters another competition - Former "Kings and Queens" winner tries JCDC stage

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

Deep Jahi

Despite being the crowned king during the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition a couple years ago, recording artiste Deep Jahi says he aims to promote Jamaica with his entry in this year’s Festival Song competition.

Deep Jahi, given name Rushane Sanderson, has entered the Festival Song competition with a song titled I Love Ja.

He explained that the decision came after the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) approached his manager, Serani, to do production work for the competition. He said he was then consulted to participate in the competition and he decided to do it.

“I was kinda hesitant at first, but given the fact that the JCDC is a competition… it goes across the board. It will be on TV and radio… it is good promotion and known to Jamaica at large. It will be beneficial to my career. I decided to do a song to help promote Jamaica and the beauty of Jamaica and help make JCDC more mainstream,” he told THE STAR.

The other contestants in the competition are Pehtrol, Bono G, Sanj and CG Smart, Kahni, Clearance, Oliver Smoothe, Rasta Keekee and Rojjah.

Although he was the winner of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall in 2012, Deep Jahi says it is quite different from the Festival Song competition.

When he entered the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall, Deep Jahi said the main aim was to win the million dollar prize. This competition, he says, is a different experience.

“This one (Festival Song) is not about money. I don’t even know the prize I would get if I am the overall winner. I don’t see this as a competition, I see it as something to promote Jamaica,” he said.

The Festival Song finals will take place on July 26, and not many persons were made aware that Deep Jahi is a contestant prior to this. However, he says he is already bracing for possible negative feedback.

“In the music, there is always negative feedback. Even to this day you have persons who can’t put a face to my music and you have some who ask why I don’t put out any songs and I have been recording,” he said.

“Me just sing good music and the good nuh necessarily come up to the forefront. Any opportunity as it relates to good music, that’s what I am going to do.”

Deep Jahi stressed that although he has entered the competition, his music career is still very much active. The music video for Harsh Reality was scheduled to be premiered on CVM TV’s On Stage last Saturday and he also plans to do music videos for Conversation and Family Over All Things in coming weeks.

sadeke.brooks@gleanerjm.com

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Deep Jahi enters another competition - Former "Kings and Queens" winner tries JCDC stage

Deep Jahi enters another competition - Former "Kings and Queens" winner tries JCDC stage

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

Deep Jahi

Despite being the crowned king during the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition a couple years ago, recording artiste Deep Jahi says he aims to promote Jamaica with his entry in this year’s Festival Song competition.

Deep Jahi, given name Rushane Sanderson, has entered the Festival Song competition with a song titled I Love Ja.

He explained that the decision came after the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) approached his manager, Serani, to do production work for the competition. He said he was then consulted to participate in the competition and he decided to do it.

“I was kinda hesitant at first, but given the fact that the JCDC is a competition… it goes across the board. It will be on TV and radio… it is good promotion and known to Jamaica at large. It will be beneficial to my career. I decided to do a song to help promote Jamaica and the beauty of Jamaica and help make JCDC more mainstream,” he told THE STAR.

The other contestants in the competition are Pehtrol, Bono G, Sanj and CG Smart, Kahni, Clearance, Oliver Smoothe, Rasta Keekee and Rojjah.

Although he was the winner of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall in 2012, Deep Jahi says it is quite different from the Festival Song competition.

When he entered the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall, Deep Jahi said the main aim was to win the million dollar prize. This competition, he says, is a different experience.

“This one (Festival Song) is not about money. I don’t even know the prize I would get if I am the overall winner. I don’t see this as a competition, I see it as something to promote Jamaica,” he said.

The Festival Song finals will take place on July 26, and not many persons were made aware that Deep Jahi is a contestant prior to this. However, he says he is already bracing for possible negative feedback.

“In the music, there is always negative feedback. Even to this day you have persons who can’t put a face to my music and you have some who ask why I don’t put out any songs and I have been recording,” he said.

“Me just sing good music and the good nuh necessarily come up to the forefront. Any opportunity as it relates to good music, that’s what I am going to do.”

Deep Jahi stressed that although he has entered the competition, his music career is still very much active. The music video for Harsh Reality was scheduled to be premiered on CVM TV’s On Stage last Saturday and he also plans to do music videos for Conversation and Family Over All Things in coming weeks.

sadeke.brooks@gleanerjm.com

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Nancy"s b"day fest for Queens

Entertainment

Thursday, January 02, 2014

DEEJAY Sister Nancy celebrates her birthday on January 4 at the Exclusive Lounge in Queens, New York.The younger sister of deejay Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy (born Ophlin Russell-Myers) was one of the female deejays who came to prominence during the 1980s at a time when dancehall music was dominated by men.In 1980, producer Winston Riley recorded her first single, Papa Dean, for his Techniques label. She went on to have success with songs such as One Two, Money Can’t Buy Me Love, Transport Connection and Bam Bam.In the 1980s, Nancy also worked with producer Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes, recording songs like A No Any Man Can Test Sister Nancy and Jah Mek Us Fe A Purpose, done with Yellowman.She currently works as an accountant with a bank in New Jersey.

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Bronze queens

Sport

Tuesday, September 03, 2013

Jamaica’s Under-21 netballers shortly after arriving at the Norman Manley International Airport yesterday. The young Sunshine Girls won the bronze medal at the World Junior Netball Championship in Glasgow, Scotland, after defeating England 52-33 in the third-place play-off match on Saturday. Australia retained their crown after defeating New Zealand in the final.

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Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

NEW YORK  — International Soca Queens, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Alison Hinds, will dominate at the highly anticipated Soca concert ‘Carnival Mania’ to be held on the second night of the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival on Saturday August 31, at the Barclays Centre in downtown Brooklyn.

Known for her women’s anthems, her signature locks and enviable waistline and stage antics, Alison Hinds is one of the most iconic female faces and voices in the Soca music genre. Hinds will bring the heat to ‘Carnival Mania’ and has some hidden surprises for her fans.“My fans can expect a quality show from the Alison Hinds show. My team and I are more than ready to hit the Barclays Centre with everything we have — the classics, as well as, newer songs plus energy and connection with the crowd! As the fans say, De place tun up loud,” the Bajan Soca Queen said.The London-born former lead singer of Square One, will represent for Barbados for the second time at the Barclays Centre, when she delivers Soca favourites including ‘Raggamuffin,’ ‘Faluma,’ ‘Togetherness,’ ‘Thundah,’ ‘Brace And Wine,’ ‘Explode,’ ‘Baddy’; her 2013 Crop Over single ‘Born Wit It’; and the internationally chart-topping female empowerment anthem, ‘Roll It Gal.’As one of the most decorated female Soca singers and songwriters in the Caribbean, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is the epitome of a Soca Queen. In 2009, Fay-Ann created history when she won the International Soca Monarch’s Power and Groovy Monarch and the Carnival Road March, also becoming the first Soca artist to win all three titles in the same year. She did all the above while pregnant with her first child.With over a decade in the Soca arena, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is one of the most formidable female forces in the Caribbean. Fans can witness her deliver groovy hits ‘Heavy T Bumper,’ ‘Start Wining’ and ‘We Doin’ Dis Owah,’ in addition to high-energy performances of hits including ‘Get On,’ ‘Display’ and ‘Meet Super Blue.’When these two Soca divas are not travelling the world spreading the gospel of Soca, they’re busy maintaining their wife and mommy duties; while consistently making time for their philanthropic efforts and new music. These Soca female powerhouses will headline on August 31st for a night titled ‘Carnival Mania,’ the second consecutive night of the first ever three-night Caribbean Music Festival, and will join Soca Kings of the World, the legendary SuperBlue, along with Bunji Garlin, Iwer George (Trinidad), Edwin Yearwood (Barbados), Tallpree (Grenada) and Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent).The Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival commences on Friday August 30th on “International Night” featuring creole superstars Wyclef Jean, Tambou Combo, Kassav, DJakout#1; and ends with ‘Irie Jamboree’ on Sunday September 1st with dancehall and reggae greats, Shabba Ranks, Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Fireman Capleton, I-Octane, Mr Easy and more.All festival shows start at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-300, visit them online at Ticketmaster.com.Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserverFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamaicaObserver

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Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

NEW YORK  — International Soca Queens, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Alison Hinds, will dominate at the highly anticipated Soca concert ‘Carnival Mania’ to be held on the second night of the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival on Saturday August 31, at the Barclays Centre in downtown Brooklyn.

Known for her women’s anthems, her signature locks and enviable waistline and stage antics, Alison Hinds is one of the most iconic female faces and voices in the Soca music genre. Hinds will bring the heat to ‘Carnival Mania’ and has some hidden surprises for her fans.“My fans can expect a quality show from the Alison Hinds show. My team and I are more than ready to hit the Barclays Centre with everything we have — the classics, as well as, newer songs plus energy and connection with the crowd! As the fans say, De place tun up loud,” the Bajan Soca Queen said.The London-born former lead singer of Square One, will represent for Barbados for the second time at the Barclays Centre, when she delivers Soca favourites including ‘Raggamuffin,’ ‘Faluma,’ ‘Togetherness,’ ‘Thundah,’ ‘Brace And Wine,’ ‘Explode,’ ‘Baddy’; her 2013 Crop Over single ‘Born Wit It’; and the internationally chart-topping female empowerment anthem, ‘Roll It Gal.’As one of the most decorated female Soca singers and songwriters in the Caribbean, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is the epitome of a Soca Queen. In 2009, Fay-Ann created history when she won the International Soca Monarch’s Power and Groovy Monarch and the Carnival Road March, also becoming the first Soca artist to win all three titles in the same year. She did all the above while pregnant with her first child.With over a decade in the Soca arena, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is one of the most formidable female forces in the Caribbean. Fans can witness her deliver groovy hits ‘Heavy T Bumper,’ ‘Start Wining’ and ‘We Doin’ Dis Owah,’ in addition to high-energy performances of hits including ‘Get On,’ ‘Display’ and ‘Meet Super Blue.’When these two Soca divas are not travelling the world spreading the gospel of Soca, they’re busy maintaining their wife and mommy duties; while consistently making time for their philanthropic efforts and new music. These Soca female powerhouses will headline on August 31st for a night titled ‘Carnival Mania,’ the second consecutive night of the first ever three-night Caribbean Music Festival, and will join Soca Kings of the World, the legendary SuperBlue, along with Bunji Garlin, Iwer George (Trinidad), Edwin Yearwood (Barbados), Tallpree (Grenada) and Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent).The Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival commences on Friday August 30th on “International Night” featuring creole superstars Wyclef Jean, Tambou Combo, Kassav, DJakout#1; and ends with ‘Irie Jamboree’ on Sunday September 1st with dancehall and reggae greats, Shabba Ranks, Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Fireman Capleton, I-Octane, Mr Easy and more.All festival shows start at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-300, visit them online at Ticketmaster.com.

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Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

NEW YORK  — International Soca Queens, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Alison Hinds, will dominate at the highly anticipated Soca concert ‘Carnival Mania’ to be held on the second night of the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival on Saturday August 31, at the Barclays Centre in downtown Brooklyn.

Known for her women’s anthems, her signature locks and enviable waistline and stage antics, Alison Hinds is one of the most iconic female faces and voices in the Soca music genre. Hinds will bring the heat to ‘Carnival Mania’ and has some hidden surprises for her fans.“My fans can expect a quality show from the Alison Hinds show. My team and I are more than ready to hit the Barclays Centre with everything we have — the classics, as well as, newer songs plus energy and connection with the crowd! As the fans say, De place tun up loud,” the Bajan Soca Queen said.The London-born former lead singer of Square One, will represent for Barbados for the second time at the Barclays Centre, when she delivers Soca favourites including ‘Raggamuffin,’ ‘Faluma,’ ‘Togetherness,’ ‘Thundah,’ ‘Brace And Wine,’ ‘Explode,’ ‘Baddy’; her 2013 Crop Over single ‘Born Wit It’; and the internationally chart-topping female empowerment anthem, ‘Roll It Gal.’As one of the most decorated female Soca singers and songwriters in the Caribbean, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is the epitome of a Soca Queen. In 2009, Fay-Ann created history when she won the International Soca Monarch’s Power and Groovy Monarch and the Carnival Road March, also becoming the first Soca artist to win all three titles in the same year. She did all the above while pregnant with her first child.With over a decade in the Soca arena, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is one of the most formidable female forces in the Caribbean. Fans can witness her deliver groovy hits ‘Heavy T Bumper,’ ‘Start Wining’ and ‘We Doin’ Dis Owah,’ in addition to high-energy performances of hits including ‘Get On,’ ‘Display’ and ‘Meet Super Blue.’When these two Soca divas are not travelling the world spreading the gospel of Soca, they’re busy maintaining their wife and mommy duties; while consistently making time for their philanthropic efforts and new music. These Soca female powerhouses will headline on August 31st for a night titled ‘Carnival Mania,’ the second consecutive night of the first ever three-night Caribbean Music Festival, and will join Soca Kings of the World, the legendary SuperBlue, along with Bunji Garlin, Iwer George (Trinidad), Edwin Yearwood (Barbados), Tallpree (Grenada) and Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent).The Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival commences on Friday August 30th on “International Night” featuring creole superstars Wyclef Jean, Tambou Combo, Kassav, DJakout#1; and ends with ‘Irie Jamboree’ on Sunday September 1st with dancehall and reggae greats, Shabba Ranks, Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Fireman Capleton, I-Octane, Mr Easy and more.All festival shows start at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-300, visit them online at Ticketmaster.com.

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Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday