Showing posts with label Dancehall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dancehall. Show all posts
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Gappy Ranks
Born Jacob Williams In Harlesden To A Jamaican Father And Dominican Mother, He Dealt With Numerous Obstacles After Leaving School. Once He Overcame These Issues He Joined Up With Childhood Friend And Fellow Artist Reddmann (Uk), And Was Enlisted Into The Uk Dancehall Collective Suncycle. Their First Album Titled Suncyle Included Ranks' Homage To His Home Town, "Harlesden". Their Second Album I Am Somebody Was Released On The Uk Label Jamdown Records. Ranks Left The Group In 2004 And Began His Solo Career. Nicknamed 'Gappy' Due To The Gap Between His Front Teeth, He Initially Worked Under The Name 'Daddy Gappy', Before Opting For The Cutty Ranks
Influenced 'Gappy Ranks'. In 2005 Gappy Ranks Was Featured On The Vice Law Entertainment Mix Tapes. That Same Year, He Won The 'Best Song' Award At London's Silk Awards For "Little Understanding", Released By Uk Reggae Record Label Stingray Records, Also In 2005, Ranks Contributed To The Single "What We Do" By Kray Twinz Featuring Twista And Lethal B, Which Charted Nationally In The Uk At Number 23. Ranks Performed Live At Earl's Court In Front Of A Crowd Of 17, 000 For The First Kiss 100 Awards. He Also Played A Full Uk Tour Which Brought Him To Cities Such As Manchester, Birmingham, And Newcastle. He Recorded For Former Uk Reggae Giants Jet Star Records In North West London Where He Became Assistant Engineer, Giving Him Time To Grow And Develop His Love For Music And Network Which Led Him To Work With Record Label Peckings. On 26 December 2009 Gappy Ranks Childhood Wish Was Granted, As He Performed At The Celebrated Annual Sting Event In Jamaica. He Began To Tour Throughout The World Starting With European Countries Such As France, The Netherlands, Italy, Germany, And Switzerland. In 2010 He Released His First Album Put The Stereo On On Greensleeves' Peckings Subsidiary. Ranks Was Nominated For The 2010 Mobo Award In The 'Best Reggae Act' Category. In 2011 Ranks Followed Up With His Second Album Thanks & Praise, This Time On His Own Hot Coffee Music Label, Which Was Distributed By Vp Records. Thanks & Praise Included "Stinkin' Rich" (Produced By Italian Producer Macro Marco), "Longtime", (Produced By Special Delivery) And The Title Track (Produced By Grammy Award-Winning Uk Producer Jazzwad) Gappy Ranks Has Since Toured And Performed Throughout Europe, The Us, The West Indies, And Australasia. His Tour Also Included Japan And On March 2011 He Found Himself In The Middle Of The World's Biggest Earthquake And Tsunami. The Disaster Claimed Over 20,000 Lives And Gappy Ranks Recorded A Tribute, "I Was There". Ranks Returned To The Uk And Was Featured On BBC’s Later...With Jools Holland, Performing "Longtime" And "Heaven In Her Eyes". That Same Year He Opened An 18 Date Tour Our In California, Nevada, Oregon, And Washington For Collie Buddz. He Has Performed At Legendary Venues Such As Bb King's In New York, The Roxy Theatre In Los Angeles, The Fillmore In San Francisco, The Jazz Cafe In London. He Has Also Been Billed For Worldwide Festivals Such As Summer Jam In Germany, The Glastonbury Festival In The Uk, And Best Of The Best In Miami. In November 2012 He Headlined His Own 16 Date Cookies Tour In West Coast USA, Canada, And Costa Rica, In 2013 Ranks Performed At The Raggamuffin Reggae Festival In New Zealand,
As Well As His Cookies Reloaded Tour 2013 Of The East Coast USA. June 2013 Saw Gappy Ranks Performing At The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival For The First Time. On 17 September 2013, His Third Album Shining Hope Was Released. In June 2014 Gappy Ranks Collaborated With New Zealand Hip Hop Producer PMoney On An 8 Track Ep Titled The Baddest; The Ep Was Recorded At Red Bull Music Academy In Auckland, New Zealand. The End Of 2014 Saw Gappy Ranks Collaborate With "Tom Chasten" Of The Legendary "Dub Club" In Los Angeles For A Ep Titled "Gappy Ranks Meets Dub Club" Released & Distributed By Top Us Record Label Stones Throw Records". Ranks Showed His True Passion As He Founded, Presented & Hosted His Music Festival Titled “Pelpafest” Which Showcased Over 30 Artists Such As Don Andre, Exco Levi, Omi & Braintear Spookie Just To Name A Very Small Few. The Festival Which Is Solely Focused On Rising & Unestablished Artists Has Since Grown Much Interest & Anticipation Worldwide. At The Start Of 2015 Gappy Ranks Has Released 19 Tracks On His Mixtape Titled "Mad Move" Which Has Quickly Gained Support Over Social Network, Radio & Dancehall Events. Unpredictably, Gappy Ranks Showcased His Own Sound System To The World Which Took The Name “Sound Gappy” With Over 1000 Doublets Collected In Record Time From Global Artists, Ranks Gave His Tuesday Afternoons To His Locals Radio Station Real Beat Fm In Which He Single Handedly Presented A Live Broadcast Show For 10 Months, Breaking New Music, Entertainment News & Artists Whiles Never Playing A Single Gappy Ranks Track. In 2016 With Numerous Single Recordings & Weekly Live Appearances Gappy Ranks Delivered His 4th Album Titled “Guide Me”. The Eclectic British Born Artist Has Hand Picked His 13 Tracks And Delivered, Compiled & Executed A Sure Classic Feeling Which Hits The Listener From The Title Track Guide Me Produced By Jamaican Column Zj Chrome Of Cr203 Who Has Worked With Some Of The Very Best In The Industry. With A Very Large Catalogue Ranks Embarked On His World Tour Tilted “Guide Me World Tour” Visiting The Territories Such As South America, North America, Europe, Australasia, Asia, West Indies, Central America, Canada & Africa In Which He Visited Of 8 African Countries & Documenting The Experience Compiled Into A 20 Minute Documentary. 2017 Has Gappy Ranks Aka Plea Lee Entering Another Time Capsule Within Music. A Sure Favourite For All Dancehall Patrons Alike - Ep Tiled “Pon Di Lawn” Gives The Listener A Journey Into The Fabric Of Sound System Culture Complimented With The Excellence Which Is The 1987 "Tonight Riddim" By King Jammy's Records To Name 1 Of 10 Featured Tracks From The 80S 90S Dancehall Era Ranks Plans To Surprise The Fans Of His Music With More Classic & Live
Appearances In The Near Future, Along With A Pon Di Lawn Tour & The Return Of PELPAFEST.
©2016 HOT COFFEE MUSIC | Hot Coffee Music HQ
Videos (mov/mp4) : Gappy Ranks - Baddest [Official Video] Gappy Ranks - Best Is [Official Video] Gappy Ranks - Carpenter [Official Video] Gappy Ranks - Had Enough [Official Video] Gappy Ranks - Longtime [Official Video] Gappy Ranks - Shining Hope [Official Video]
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Supa Squad
About Supa Squad
Squad Supa Squad is Mr. Marley and Zacky Man! The Cape Verdean dancehall duo SUPA SQUAD are about to take over the world. Zacky Man and Mr. Marley, both vocalists, songwriters and producers, have created a solid fusion of modern dancehall and new roots reggae, and their energetic performances and dynamic stage presence has won over audiences throughout Portugal. With dubplate sessions for Sentinel Sound and PowPow Movement under their belts, the duo is ready to take Portuguese Dancehall to a new level.
Supa Squad releases homonym EP Reggae/Dancehall band, Supa Squad, has finally released their debut album, Supa Squad EP. The album consists of 6 tracks including a featuring with fellow new roots artist Duane Stephenson on Little Youths track. “This EP is the end of a cycle of two years creating modern music and writing lyrics people could relate to.” says Mr. Marley. For Zacky Man, “One Love talks mainly about complicity between two persons in the begining of a relationship while Jah Jah Bless Me has a spiritual component where JAH (God) is mentioned”. Zacky Man also says “We are now working on new material for the near future”. The album was entirely produced by Supa Squad (Mr Marley and Zacky Man) showing their versatility. Tracklist: 1. Jah Jah Bless Me 2. One Love 3. Little Youths feat. Duane Stephenson 4. Man A Hustler 5. Come Together 6. No Follow Dem
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
TOURNENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS CONSCIOUS REGGAE ARTISTS I WAYNE AND BLACK AM I ON TOUR THIS FALL
Black Am I
Oakland,
CA—TourNentertainment is proud to announce the I
& I U.S. Tour 2014,
featuring two of Jamaica’s hottest roots/reggae performers,
acclaimed reggae/dancehall singer I
Wayne and
Ghetto Youths International protégée Black
Am I. The
two fiery Rastafarian performers represent the past, present and
future of reggae music.
The I
& I U.S. Tour 2014 kicks
off in southern California on Oct. 22 and wraps up in Tampa, FL, on
Nov. 30.
I Wayne
I
WAYNE BIO
I
Wayne is a
DJ’s dream. His VP Records produced hits, “Can’t Satisfy Her”
“Living in Love” and “Lava Ground” have moved the masses with
intoxicating beats and militant lyrics while inspiring love and
romance in the dancehall. Throughout his career, I Wayne has
demonstrated the ability to touch people at large scale music
festivals as well as intimate night spots.
Born
Cliffroy Taylor in Portmore, JA, I Wayne was raised by his aunt and
her husband, legendary keyboardist Ansell Collins, known for his work
with Jimmy Cliff and other artists.
I Wayne
remembers singing along while Collins played the keyboards. According
to the singer, his moniker, I
Wayne,
derived from his childhood nickname, Dwayne, given to him by his
parents.
In
Rastafarian culture, I & I represents the oneness between the
human and the divine.
I
Wayne is also known for his expansive vocal range, which can soar
from low tenor to falsetto.
“I
would classify myself as a chanter, a singer and a singjay,” said I
Wayne. “I
don’t limit myself. Sometimes, I blend the three styles on one
riddim to create a new sound. I can blend reggae with R&B.”
With
his chart topping, soul-infused dancehall anthem, “Can’t Satisfy
Her,” I
Wayne
brought to light the rampant sexual exploitation of women in Jamaica.
Partially based on news reports and actual events that took place in
his community, “Can’t Satisfy Her” tells the tragic tale of a
young woman who went into prostitution to escape poverty and lack of
opportunity.
As
a photogenic artist with a huge female fan base, I
Wayne does
not consider himself a reggae sex symbol per se. But he feels that
it important to create a balance between being hard core and sensual
in his music.
“With
females, you know, you have to put some of the harsh vibes aside and
deal with it calm,” said I
Wayne. “You
haffi move like the lava.”
According
to I Wayne, his hit politically charged hit, “Lava Ground” is a
metaphor for the power of nature and the Most High, and warns people
against committing injustice.
“I’m
just reminding people that the lava; it’s nature; it’s more
powerful than the gun and the knife,” said I-Wayne.
I
Wayne glorifies the regenerative power of volcano, which can cause
mass destruction when spewing fire, but is also a fertile ground for
vegetation; lava rocks can also be turned into beautiful glass and
gems.
On
the I & I
U.S. Tour 2014, I
Wayne is
looking forward to going back on the road, sharing his energy with
his fans and generating new ideas.
Black Am I
BLACK
AM I BIO
Rising
star Black Am
I is a
protégée of Damian Marley and Ghetto Youths International. In the
summer of 2014, Black
Am I
performed as one of the opening acts for Damian Marley, performing at
large scale music events such as the California Roots Music and Arts
Festival in Monterey, CA.
Along
with embarking on the I
& I U.S. Tour 2014, Black Am I
will perform with Shaggy, Etana, Wayne Marshall, Christopher Ellis,
Tarrus Riley and other reggae greats on the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae
Cruise, hosted by Damian Marley, from Oct. 20-25.
Black
Am I was
born Owen Davis on Nov. 17, 1984 in Nine Miles, JA, the birthplace of
reggae icon Bob Marley. In honor of Robert Nesta Marley, Black
Am I
received the nickname I-Nesta from his father. He began writing
lyrics at age 16 and recorded his first demo CD in 2005. He derived
his moniker from his song “Black Am I” the first track he
recorded for Ghetto Youths International. The song promotes black
pride, solidarity and self-determination.
“The
song says that I am black and I won’t be doing certain things like
bleaching my skin; and I will stick to my roots and culture,” said
Black Am I.
Other
notable tracks by Black Am I include “Modern Day Freedom,” and
“Sound System.”
Vocally,
Black Am I
considers himself a singjay; his influences include, naturally, Bob
Marley as well as fiery roots reggae artists such as Damian Marley,
Tarrus Riley Sizzla Kolonji, Jah Mason and Jah Cure.
“I’ve
always wanted to do music could inspire people and could have the
kind of impact that Bob Marley’s music has,” said Black
Am I. “My
message to the youth is to take life serious, and make sure that you
know that education is the key. Do what you love and love what you
do, and do it to the best of your ability.”
ABOUT
TOURNENTERTAINMENT
TourNentertainment,
a “meeting place for artists, bands and promoters,” was founded
by Albert
“Pretty” Cooke,
Tressa Wells and Alreca Smith.
Cooke,
an AR agent, also works as tour manager for P. Diddy, Stephen and
Damian Marley, Michael Franti and Spearhead and others.
“The
first part of our name says it all-TOUR,” said Cooke.
“We book tours. We are focused on cutting wasteful spending, from
which neither the artists or the promoters benefit. By being on tour,
bands are more accessible. More people hear and see them perform.
They have opportunity to sell their records and other merchandise
that brings in additional income and keep promotion. Promoters are
encouraged to stay in the business of bringing good music to the
masses while the bands and artists have the opportunity to deliver
their music and other wares. We
are the meeting point between the point of origin of music and the
point of consumption; our mission is to satisfy the souls and soothe
the savage beasts of music lovers and promoters.”
I
WAYNE/BLACK AM I TOUR CONFIRMED DATES AND VENUES
|
WORLDBEAT
CULTURE CENTER |
SAN
DIEGO, CA |
22-Oct |
www.worldbeatcenter.org |
|
NEW
PARISH |
OAKLAND,
CA |
23-Oct |
www.thenewparish.com |
|
MOE'S
ALLEY |
SANTA
CRUZ, CA |
25-Oct |
www.moesalley.com |
|
ZODIAC |
PETALUMA,
CA |
26-Oct |
www.zodiacspetaluma.com |
|
MATEEL
CENTER |
REDWAY,
CA |
27-Oct |
www.mateel.org |
|
NECTOR
LOUNGE |
SEATTLE,
WA
|
28-Oct |
www.nectarlounge.com |
|
JAZZ
BONES |
TACOMA,
WA |
29-Oct |
www.jazzbones.com |
|
HAWTHORNE
THEATER |
PORTLAND,
OR |
30-Oct |
www.hawthornetheater.com |
|
FOX
THEATER |
BOULDER,
CO |
2-Nov |
www.foxtheatre.com |
|
BLUEBIRD |
DENVER,
CO |
3-Nov |
www.bluebirdtheater.net |
|
BELLY
UP |
ASPEN,
CO |
4-Nov |
www.bellyupaspen.com |
|
THE
STATE ROOM |
SALT
LAKE CITY, UT |
6-Nov |
www.thestateroom.com |
|
BOTTLENECK |
LAWRENCE,
KS |
8-Nov |
www.thebottlenecklive.com |
|
JUANITAS |
LITTLE
ROCK, AR |
9-Nov |
www.juanitas.com |
|
RECORD
BAR |
KANSAS
CITY, MO |
12-Nov |
www.therecordbar.com |
|
POOR
DAVID'S |
DALLAS,
TX |
14-Nov |
www.poordavidspub.com |
|
CANTINA |
AUSTIN,
TX |
15-Nov |
www.flamingocantina.com |
|
CLUB
47 |
HUNTSVILLE,
AL |
16-Nov |
www.clubforty7.com
|
|
MOJOES |
JOLIET,
IL |
17-Nov |
www.mojoesofjoliet.com |
|
THE
POUR HOUSE |
RALEIGH,
NC |
18-Nov |
www.thepourhousemusichall.com |
|
CANAL
CLUB |
RICHMOND,
VA |
19-Nov |
www.thecanalclub.com |
|
WILD
HARE |
CHICAGO,
IL |
20-Nov |
www.wildharemusic.com |
|
ALBANY
MANOR |
BROOKLYN,
NY |
21-Nov |
www.clubplanet.com |
|
BB
KINGS |
NEW
YORK, NY |
23-Nov |
www.bbkingblues.com |
|
CLUB
FETE |
PROVIDENCE,
RI |
26-Nov |
www.fetemusic.com |
|
REVOLUTION |
FT.
LAUDERDALE, FL |
28-Nov |
www.jointherevolution.net |
|
FREEBIRD |
JACKSONVILLE,
FL |
29-Nov |
www.freebirdlive.com
|
XXXXX
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Tanya Asaki "I Love You Still".
Tanya
AsakiCD
title
: I
Love You StillGenre:
ReggaeCountry: Jamaica
Introducing . . . . . Tanya
Asaki!The lovely and very talented Tanya Asaki has always been
involved in music from her early days in Canada. Recognizing her
amazing gift from the beginning, her Jamaican parents and friends
encouraged her music education through college. Now having already
toured parts of the world and established herself as an artiste of
quality, she is ready to take it to the next level with the release
of her latest single, “I Love You Still.”Continuing the high
level of excellence Tanya has maintained thus far in her career, “I
Love You Still” was co-written and produced by Bobby Treasure of
Treasure Chest Productions and developed and mixed by Stephen
McGregor of Big Ship Studio . “I Love You Still” is an engaging
Dancehall/Pop song that showcases her enchanting voice and draws the
listener into the experience. Take a listen and see for yourself why
she is getting attention from around the world!Attached is Tanya
Asaki’s latest single, “I Love You Still,” for your listening
pleasure.Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008193481032&fref=ts
Twitter- www.twitter.com/tanya_asakiBookings – Evett Baker
e.evett@gmail.com (876)467.1892
Thursday, August 29, 2013
The new school year should see Jamaican students singing a different tune.
So believes Push Hitz Records' reggae/dancehall artiste Alkamis, as he prepares to put the finishing touches on his soon-to-be released Students single. The song, he said, is just a reminder to youngsters of the path they should follow.
"As the name suggests, it has something to do with the students. We a oppose and a propose, trying to get them on the right track. Trying to get them to know what them supposed to do and what them nuh supposed to do", said Alkamis.
The song touches on topics that are seen on a regular basis in high schools throughout the island.
"It's about things that we see every day from the youth in the schools. We touch the bleaching topic, the cellular phone topic, the pinch leave an inch, and even the economy," he shared.
Alkamis believes the song will be positively received as it is catchy and its message is one that everyone can relate to.
"Students, the nation need yuh - careful how yuh wheel and tun. Certain things yuh a do yuh doan need to, serious though yuh think it fun. It goes something like that, it's very catchy," said Alkamis.
European scene
The singjay who has found favour with reggae fans on the European scene is ready to step up his game and make his voice heard in Jamaica. Among Alkamis' previous releases are Can't Stop Loving You, Faith Inside, Badmind and Rain On Me. All have been positively received in the United States and European reggae market having good support from radio stations.
Students will open the ears of the young and old to his music with its uplifting, informative and educational content.
listen the song on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=urVP-bDxzwA
song available for free download http://www. mediafire.com/listen/ z8l0ehbcbor228f/Alkamis_-_ Students.mp3
"As the name suggests, it has something to do with the students. We a oppose and a propose, trying to get them on the right track. Trying to get them to know what them supposed to do and what them nuh supposed to do", said Alkamis.
The song touches on topics that are seen on a regular basis in high schools throughout the island.
"It's about things that we see every day from the youth in the schools. We touch the bleaching topic, the cellular phone topic, the pinch leave an inch, and even the economy," he shared.
Alkamis believes the song will be positively received as it is catchy and its message is one that everyone can relate to.
"Students, the nation need yuh - careful how yuh wheel and tun. Certain things yuh a do yuh doan need to, serious though yuh think it fun. It goes something like that, it's very catchy," said Alkamis.
European scene
The singjay who has found favour with reggae fans on the European scene is ready to step up his game and make his voice heard in Jamaica. Among Alkamis' previous releases are Can't Stop Loving You, Faith Inside, Badmind and Rain On Me. All have been positively received in the United States and European reggae market having good support from radio stations.
Students will open the ears of the young and old to his music with its uplifting, informative and educational content.
listen the song on youtube http://www.youtube.
song available for free download http://www.
Follow links
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Facebook http://www.fb.com/ alkamismusic
ARTIST BIO – Orlando “Alkamis” Johnson
When you hear the name Alkamis, you’re immediately struck with curiosity that this unique name belongs not to a rapper or a dj, but to one of Jamaica’s rising crooners. What will keep you his is soulful voice, set to destined to be a part of Jamaican music near and far.
Raised in Lampard, a fruitful farming district in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, Orlando Johnson started his musical career, singing at church and entertaining his supportive family (which includes nine siblings). As Orlando grew and his voice became stronger, so did his performances.
Outgrowing the church choir, Orlando started performing at stage shows, concerts, school programs, and parties. He began experimenting lyrically with clean topics ranging from history, love, and current affairs, voicing on RnB tracks as well as Dancehall riddims and Reggae ‘One Drop’ style tracks.
In 2005, Orlando saw the vision to pursue his musical talents professionally. Around this time, the stage name “Alkamis” was birthed. While in a session with Gumption Band, it was noted that “Orlando could put lyrics together like a Chemist” and the name Alkamis has stuck ever since.
Shortly after Alkamis linked with Askhelle from Vision House, who’s been a helpful hand in toward a professional career. In 2010 he was introduced to producers of Push Hitz Records; Delano Smith and Desmond Hepburn by a family member named Yvette Johnson. Within the last few years, Alkamis has recorded “No Love Again”, “Faith Inside” and “Can’t Stop Loving You”, as well as “Rain On Me”, “Forever”, ”My Turn”.
Inspired by Beres Hammond, Spragga Benz and Wayne Wonder, Alkamis has crafted his own sound combining the sweet melodies of ‘One Drop’ Reggae with a mix of soulful RnB. To showcase his talent, Alkamis would love to collaborate with veteran U-Roy and sultry singer Alaine.
At present Alkamis will be releasing the video for “Rain On Me” and prepping for his debut album. While the rising crooner is respectful that his professional career is taking a greater leap,
he wants people to understand his artistic mission and that is “create long lasting music, bringing positive inspirations across the world. Making people enjoy, appreciate, and change their lives through music”
Alkamis can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alkamismusic and Twitter at www.twitter.com/alkamismusic. For general information please contact puzhhitz@gmail.com .
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Diana King
Diana King is a reggae
fusion singer-songwriter, who performs a mixture of R&B, reggae
and dancehall. Diana was born on November 8, 1970 in Spanish Town,
Jamaica to an Indo-Jamaican father and an Afro Jamaican mother.
Diana’s career began after she made an appearance on The Notorious
B.I.G.'s 1994 song "Respect," from his album Ready to Die.
Diana signed a recording contract with Sony Music. Her first single
"Shy Guy", came off her debut album “Tougher Than Love”
released in 1995. It was a hit, reaching #13 on the Billboard Hot
100. It was certified gold by the RIAA in the U.S. It also hit #2 on
the UK Singles Chart and it reached #1 on the Eurochart Hot 100
Singles chart. The single went on to sell nearly five million singles
worldwide. The “Shy Guy” song made the soundtrack to the 1995
film, Bad Boys. Diana King not only sings her reggae and dancehall
music that sounds awesome, she also does cover versions of two of my
favorite singers. She did a cover version of the song "I Say a
Little Prayer" (originally recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1967)
and did a fantastic job. Diana also did a cover version of the Chaka
Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody”, which was on her second album “Think
Like a Girl” released in 1997. Diana released her third album
“Respect” on July 24, 2002, in Japan. Eventually it was released
in other markets, such as the UK on April 17, 2006 and released
digitally in the United States on April 29, 2008. "Summer
Breezin” the lead single off this album was played on BET, VH1
video and received some urban radio play. Warrior
Girl was Diana’s fourth album, but it was released in the United
States (under the title Agirlnameking) on November 8, 2011. Out of
all her songs on all four albums, my favorites are “Summer
Breezin”, “Shy Guy”, “L L Lies”, “Yu dun Kno”,
"Closer", "When We Were Kings" (with Brian
McKnight), "Love Triangle" and “Love Me Thru The Night”.
Diana King is one of those artists that can sing. I can’t believe I
have never heard of her, this lady is a real talent!! Her voice is
unbelievable. In her personal life Diana came out as a lesbian. Good
for you Diana King. I look at life like this. You have to be happy
with yourself and do you! Streetwise Radio is playing songs from
Diana King. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on MyGen365,
live365, Athena365 and I-Tunes.
LM
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Blacker
BLACKER PRESS RELEASE
Innovator, The girls DJ, Mr. Mix-up and Blender, God of Slangs, Mr. New Talk. Just a few of the name used to describe the DJ born Donte Dawyer, formally known as Blacka Ranks, now known as Blacker. If you want to know what's new or what's clicking in the dancehall, just talk to Blacker for two minutes. Whether he created it or not, he has them all locked. 'Ah suh di ting set up'. 'nuh duh mi dat'... 'how dat drop een'. 'Yuh suppose to'. 'of course'. 'wid attitude' . he has them all. Many to this day do not know that it was Blacker who coined the world renowned phrase 'Toppa-top' (Top of the top). But ask Bounty Killer and he will tell you Blacker was first to use it.
And if you think Blacker is light weight, ask Sound System selector ace Tony Materhorn about the night Blacker went toe-to-toe with his mentor, Grammy ace Shabba Ranks, to the delight of all girls who were present. Donte will proudly tell you when he was asked by a promoter to close a show that Jodeci had performed on at the height of their career.
Mr. Been There, Done that. and now he is back with hit after hit, song after song. After the mega international hit 'A gal jus a watch yuh' (with Alton Blacka) in the mid 1990's, Blacker is kicking again with Attitude, Run di Place Look, Tek Off Supm, Ting Deh, Blue Bomber and many more.
There is one thing every man wishes he could do consistently. Well. one of the many things most men wish they could do. That is always knowing the right thing to say to a girl to make her smile. Donte has mastered that art with the lines he comes up with in the hooks of his songs. This ability has brought him admiration from fans all across the female spectrum, from female radio personalities, Christian women and even the elderly lasses. And he has never detracted from the topic of women. Donte has never recorded a song that was not about girls. Never!! And it would seem that the immediate future holds of the same for the real toppa-top Girls dem DJ. As he would put it "Dem seh dem hype, but nobody hype like Blacker."
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