*Artists Fi MissGaza*

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*Icons Of Reggae In Concert March 11 South Florida*

ICONS OF REGGAE Grammy Rose Live south Florida MArch 11

Lovers of Reggae music will have a great opportunity to enjoy some of the stalwarts and Icons of this genre when Effective Music & Entertainment presents the “Icons of Reggae in Concert” on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 NW 11th Pl. Lauderhill, Fl. 33313.
Headlining this bevy of superstars are legendary Toots & the Maytals (who along with Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley are regarded as the fathers of Reggae music), Ali Campbell’s UB40 the former lead singer of UB40 band who have sold over 75 million records worldwide. Other Icons include Mykal ‘Grammy’ Rose, former lead singer of Black Uhuru, winners of the first Reggae Grammy. Prolific Rocksteady/Reggae singer John Holt , his slow romantic style is recognized as the fore runner of the Lovers Rock sub genre. Daddy U Roy the ‘Originator’ whose style of `Toasting’ is one of the pioneers of the DJ/Rap culture from the 60’s. `The Queen of the Dance Hall ‘ Lady Saw the first female DJ to win a Dance Hall Grammy. The harmonizing protest singers The Wailing Souls, nominated 3 times for the Reggae Grammy. The beautiful songbird Etana plus local stars Ambelique, Mical Rustle and the Code Red Band. Dj music is by Glamma Wayne of Gemini Disco fame.
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Berris White, CEO  of Effective Music & Entertainment, (Executive Producers of this event) says he grew up with this music and many of these stars and saw the need to still recognize and showcase the stalwarts and originators of this genre and the high standards of the original style of Reggae music. He hopes “Icons of Reggae in Concert” will be an annual event to showcase these Icons and what better time to start than on this year the celebration of Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence.
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Gates open at 12 noon and show time is 2pm sharp. In addition to the exciting music there will also be great food from many of our local Caribbean chefs and restaurants, arts and craft vendors and displays showcasing Jamaica’s 50th Independence, plus activities for children including Bounce House and face painting.

Tickets for this fun filled day of festive music for the family are $32 (early bird up to Jan. 31.) $42 after and $52 at the gate. Children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult. VIP tickets (inclusive of preferred parking, seating and refreshments) are $100. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets including participating Wal Mart stores, local Caribbean ticket outlets or online at www.iconsofreggae.com
For information call 954-708-6717 and for vendor information call 786-237-5493.

Don’t miss out! Sunday March 11, 2012 its “Icons of Reggae in Concert” , a Salute to Reggae Music and a celebration of Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence.
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*Konshens Album Release Fan Appreciation Party*

Konshens mental maintenance Fan Appreciation Party

Youth! Do Sumn! If you are in Jamaica on Monday 27 go to Club Quad in New Kingston for Konshens Mental Maintenance Album Release Party! Free Admission and all the infos in the flyer! Send me pics of the night! It’s going to be craaazy! Don’t miss out! Give aways all night! It’s a fan appreciation party with music by Chromatic Zj Elektra Flava Unit and more!
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His album Mental Maintenance is about to launch and he also has several new tunes out right now on hot new riddims. Here some.
Check him out on Live It Up on Jouvert Riddim, One Way on Monkey Money Riddim, Gun Shot Ah Fire on Duplicity Riddim {maaaaad!} and also re-posting We The Best.

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*Inner Circle Third World & Reggae Wave Miami Feb 24*

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Legendary Reggae bands Inner Circle and Third World got close and personal a couple of weeks ago at a press conference at the, as well legendary, Circle House Studio.

Inner Circle, the bad boys of Reggae was  formed in the seventies by brothers Ian and Roger Lewis, in Jamaica, with Jacob Miller as their lead singer. Jacob Miller  recorded  with the band until his death in a car accident at the age of 27 in 1980. This Grammy Award winning quintet is now based in Miami.The band has a long long history and  was one of the most popular in Jamaica during the 1970s, and one of few Reggae bands that performed live back then. They are responsible for  many hits, like the very popular song  Bad Boys ,Sweat, the list is long including several new and hot remixes from I-Ocane to Adele. Inner Circle is a band that is been around forever and  toured extensively all over the world. In 1973 Stephen “Cat” Coore and Richard “Ibo” Cooper started their own band, Third World, whose hits included, Now That We Found Love and 96 Degrees in the Shade, Cool Meditation and many others.

JACOB MILLER BOB MARLEY

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Inner Circle and Third World are proving them self as Jamaican Reggae’s longest-running and best-known bands. Today members of the group run also Circle House Studios, a respected recording studio and facility in Miami, where rappers 2 Live Crew  as well as soul singer Joe Tex and many others stopped by. The same studio  where a lot of producers like Don Corleon and artists like Mavado  and I-Octane stop by on regular basis in  these present days to craft the sound of their songs.A couple of weeks ago Inner Circle & Third World opened up their studio’s doors for a press conference hosted by Lance-o, from Kulcha Shok , answering questions about the past, present and future of the bands and their current projects.
The murals, the music, the food, the vibes,the reasoning…it really felt like being in Jamaica chilling in the yarda. Everything Irie. I&I just missed some Blue Mountains Coffee.

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Now, a couple of decades after their musical debut, both those two bands manage to stay current and also relevant and are still touring the world and having a strong core of fans everywhere because they are keeping the fire blazing with a lot and hot new collaborations tracks with artists like Gong Zilla, Bizerk,I-Octane and and many others being able to talk to different generations of fans worldwide. Inner Circle and Third World are supporting and endorsing, on  February 24 at the Adrienne Arsh Center,in Miami the first round of  a series of Reggae Jam concerts that will also see the  debut of The Reggae Wave: several young Florida Reggae bands mentored by Inner Circle. Reggae Jam concert will also be a tribute to Jacob Miller, their late great singer they still regret loosing so early and tragically.
The Reggae Wave showcase includes several Florida’s bands with a unique Vision : Jahfe’, Fourth Dimension, The Resolvers, Stampede Movement,Spread The Dub, Mixed Culture,Roots Shakedown.


Reggae Wave Miami Live Reggae Feb 24 2012

Re-posting the remix with Inner Circle, I-Octane, Bizerk.

I-Octane Inner Circle Remix
Inner Circle featuring I-Octane & Bizerk- Young, Wild & Free (Remix) by UrbanRelations

While being remarkable active and still able to reach out globally to people of all ages and status, they are still working constantly for good music and most of all they are the living manifesto of their Livity.During the press conference both bands answer to questions about their upcoming tours, spirituality, police brutality,the leading role of Jamaica in Reggae music, the global power of Reggae music , their new singles and collabos  sharing episodes and  some stories of their huge career, and promising to include soon  Jamaican upcoming artists on the next Reggae Wave .

Inner Circle Third World are for the people

Inner Circle and Third World are veterans  always up to the time, real and down to earth, they care about the people and the state of the world, the youth, they are Reggae Ambassadors and stay real to their name which means Family so they made their guests feel  part of that a family where each member counts and matters. Which is why Reggae music is global and unstoppable.A nice showcase from Jahfe’ performing in studio their latest songs as well as promo material from the Reggae Wave was also included in the meeting.

Jahfe Showcase at Circle House Studio

Be part of the movement at  Reggae Jam. Friday, February 24. Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $25 to $40. Call 305-949-6722 or visit arshtcenter.org.

Inner Circle and Third World Official web sites, always up to date with their latest realeases and tour dates. Show some love, visit their sites!

THIRD WORLD WALSHY FIRE DROP FI MISSG. - .Bless!
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*Top 10 Dancehall Singles Jamaican Charts Feb 2012*

Gaza  topping  by two weeks with Popcaan -Clean  on Tj Records! Gaza Youth mashing up the charts! Cham with Wine for Cash Flow and Miss Trinity on 3rd position. Bounty in 4th and quick quick quick Popcaan again with Party Shot aka Ravin part 2 taking position #5. Gong Zilla, Busy Signal and Assassin closing the top ten. Vybz Kartel scoring even from jail with one of his latest tune : World Boss Me A Pree on Off The Bench Riddim.
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1 Clean - Popcaan – TJ Records
2 Wine - Cham – Cash Flow
3 If I Was Your Girl - Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records
4 Shut Up - Bounty Killer – Starkutt Records
5 Party Shot - Popcaan – TJ Records
6 Set Up Shop – Damian “Jr Gong” Marley – Ghetto Youth International
7 Can’t Tickle Me - Busy Signal – First Name Music
8 World Boss (Why Pree) - Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion
9 School Fee – Darrio – Subkonshus Music
10 Convertable - Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Good Good
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