CE'CILE IS SO FLY

Danger Zone's bad gyal, Ce'Cile has teamed up with renowned producer Scott Storch in collaboration with Beenie Man on the track titled So Fly. The track comes out of the continued relationship with Danger Zone and SoBe Entertainment. Storch, known for his wicked instrumentals and credited with hits such as Lean Back by Fat Joe, Candy Shop and Just a Lil' Bit by 50 Cent as well as Baby Boy by Beyonce and Sean Paul, has also produced for a variety of artists including Dr. Dre, Fat Joe, Nelly, Jadakiss, Christina Aguilera, Nas, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Beyoncé, Brooke Hogan, The Game, Chamillionaire, Chris Brown and many more.

"I have known Scott Storch for a while, he is really cool. I did the So Fly song to a hip hop beat at SoBe while he was producing Brook Hogan; Beenie heard the song and loved it and we decided to collaborate on it after which Scott decided it would be more authentic on a dancehall beat which made it even cooler. I think the song will be accepted by regular Ce'Cile fans and will help me to continue making an impact on the international market" – Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment recording artiste Ce'Cile.

REGGAE ON THE RIVER ECO MUSIC FESTIVAL

Lauren Drummond, President of LMJ Productions, LLC and Executive Producer of Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival announced today that noted Caribbean producer, Victor E Lewis, Managing Director of VicRae Inc., will lead the production team of the first annual Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, New York scheduled for August 23, 2008 from 10 AM – 8 PM.

Mr. Lewis is credited with having generated more than $3 million in annual revenues based on performance fees for emerging artists under his representation. A visionary and is instrumental organizer of international entertainment events and has an excellent track record. As a producer, Mr. Lewis has managed successful public events in London , Iceland and various parts of the US . He has produced events for the U.S. Committee for Refugees, notably worked effectively with the NYPD/NYFD’s 911 Emergency Fund and Upliftment Jamaica just to name a couple of his successes.

Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival is an all-day family event that features the "Messenger" roots Reggae icon Luciano with Jah Messenjah band, featuring special guest Mikey General, as well as new sensations Rootz Underground, actor/musician Leon and the People's Band, Latin Rock Band Sequida, and Mystic Dub with more to be announced. A key component of Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival is a Children’s Pavilion where Lydia Adams Davis and Grammy Award winner, John Guth will perform. Our Art Pavilion will feature various local and international artists. Carlos “GoGo” Gomez presents an African/Cuban drum circle workshop and an environmental work shop for all ages. A multitude of vendors will be on hand with foods from all over the Caribbean and Latin America as well as a variety of arts and crafts.

The first annual Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival will help increase awareness of environmental concerns and the preservation and sustainability effort in the Hudson Valley New York region. This years theme is “Recycling to Save the Planet.” this one day event represents a tapestry of various genres of music, art, culture woven to support the message that in order to preserve the environment we must come together to create eco-friendly environments. LMJ Productions, LLC will donate part of the proceeds to Upstate Reggae on the River Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation to deserving educational and environmental organizations.

Serani Inks Two-album Deal

One of dancehall's hottest new artistes, Craig 'Serani' Marsh, has signed a two-album deal with Japan label JVC Entertainment. The producer, now turned singer, says, "It's exciting for me because since I took the decision to add singing to my repertoire, the response has been great."
Serani gained public recognition as a singer when collaborated with Bugle and Movado with hit singles Doh and Dying respectively.

After reaping success there, Serani went on to record a number of other hit songs, among them, Stinking Rich, She Loves Me and Study People. According to Serani, "people have taken on to my songs very quickly, which I am very thankful for." Now, as Serani focuses his attention on his new two-album deal in Japan, he will be moving full speed ahead to ensure the success of these albums. He admitted to being, "very driven, when it comes on to music whichever aspect I am devoted to, making dancehall and reggae bigger worldwide."

Jamaica Music Industry ‘4ever’ Indebted

On Sunday, May 4 the Dodd Family invites all to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the life of Clement "Coxon" Dodd, dubbed the "Father of the Jamaican Music Industry." From the four corners of the globe the interest in the preservation, protection and promotion of his life’s work has been of the highest order, knowing the seminal role that it has and will continue to play for generations to come.

Through his lifetime he witnessed the transmission of Jamaican musical culture to the four corners of the globe with little direct benefit to the 'folk' of Jamaica as creators and inspirers. However, the ultimate emergence of the Jamaica Recording and Publishing Company has presented the opportunity to re-invent and preserve the wheel of creative expressions.

As such the Dodd Family is embarking on what is currently known as a 360 Degrees Project of his work that will be built on the storytelling of this legendary tale of creative expression that will be layered into the current music industry mode of digital infrastructure and delivery and expressed through publishing, merchandising, films and events.

Through this historical maze, the unfolding of the music catalog will take place that will re-align its original purpose and intellectual property rights in a manner befitting the role that this body of work has played and continues to play for the Jamaican people and culture. This will be done in partnership with various local and international firms with the one caveat being that the expression and the will of the Jamaican people, that this is their ‘Island In The Sun’ will be upheld.

Its unfolding in 2009 will kick off the proposed national celebration of 50 Years of Reggae Music, with a January 26, 2009, birthday unveiling of the commissioned bust and the launch of the development of the Studio One Museum, itself a multi-layered experience.

Nickeishia Barnes: Perseverance Personified

Nickeishia Barnes learned to turn to music to help her get through life’s difficult times at an early age and it has proved to be her strength. In 1996, she entered the much-famed Tastee Talent Competition solo, and on this first attempt, made it all the way to the quarter-finals. Two years later, she was back again, as a group. The group made it as far as the quarter finals as well and even without the first prize winnings she took away valuable lessons from the competition which has served her well.

Eventually, she evolved from this to a more serious involvement with music her brother Christopher ‘Escobar’ Barnes. After enrolling at the University of West Indies where she became somewhat distracted from the music for a while. Concerned friends encouraged her everyday to return to music, and not sit down on her immense singing talent. The words took time, but eventually bore fruit.

The extremely popular televised 2006 Digicel Rising Stars Competition effectively cemented her reputation as a talented performer, singer and songwriter. Since placing second in the competition in 2006, Nickeishia has recorded a number of songs in her very short yet rapidly climbing career. (including song entitled In Love receiving heavy rotation on the air waves).

She has worked with musical geniuses Sly and Robbie and Horace Murphy, along with the Penthouse family, which has built her skills and stockpiling an armada of hits to release gradually to the public. Nickeisha has set high goals in attaining optimum success in the local and international music industry. In addition to singing and songwriting, she has plans to enter the world of artiste management, concert production and other related field.

Funeral Arrangements for Cedella Marley Booker

The funeral arrangements for Cedella Marley Booker, mother of Reggae icon Bob Marley, are set to take place in Jamaica, between Sunday, April 27 and Monday, April 28. Mother Booker, as she was affectionately known, died on Tuesday, April 8 at her South Miami, Florida home. She was 81 years old.

The two day activities surrounding the celebration of her life and achievements will commence with a public viewing at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday, April 27 between 10 a.m. and 3:p.m., and the funeral service at the Ethiopian Orthodox Church on Monday, April 28 commencing at 8:00 a.m.

At the public viewing on Sunday, musicians and singers will pay tribute to her love of music and her achievements. The final service will take place at the Ethiopian Orthodox Church on Maxfield Avenue, commencing at 8:00 a.m., where the service will be officiated by Father Haile Malekat Dobson, Administrator of the Ethopian Orthodox Church in Jamaica. The procession will then journey to Nine Miles for the interment where she will be laid to rest in the garden next to her son’s Masoleum.

Cedella Marley Booker has recorded solo and collaboration albums, performed in the U.S., Jamaica, Europe, Mexico, and Africa, and authored a book, Bob Marley, My Son.

Mother B is well known for her philanthropy both in Jamaica, the wider Caribbean and in South Florida. She has adopted the Basic School at Nine Mile in St. Ann, renamed the Cedella Marley Booker Academy. Both Mrs. Booker and her son Bob Marley were born in Nine Miles. She is also associated with Rhoden Hall Basic School and Eight Mile Basic School in St. Ann.

Her son Richard Booker said of his mother: “My mother is a rare woman, loved by everyone she met. I know that she is in the hands of Jah and will never be forgotten here on earth.”
A Rastafarian by faith, Cedella Booker showed the world a peacefulness and love that she openly shared with all those who surrounded her. In the spirit of Bob Marley, Mother Booker founded Movement of Jah People, an organization that benefits the underprivileged in South Florida and the Caribbean.

She is survived by daughter Pearl Livingston, son Richard Booker, daughters-in-law Rita Marley and Sharien Fogle-Booker, nieces, nephews, 14 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren.

TEAM JAMAICA TRODS THE ROOTS ROCKING ROAD TO BEIJING

Team Jamaica is off to a Roots rocking start on the road to the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia this weekend, thanks to Reggae legend Cocoa Tea and his musical brethren who rocked Brooklyn College’s Walt Whitman Theater this past Sunday for the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ Reggae Charity Concert. Presented by Team Jamaica Bickle and VP Records, scores of Reggae fans were treated to the drum and bass sounds of the island, while raising much needed capital to fund Jamaica’s track and field athletes at Penn, and on their journey to dominate the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China this August.

“This year is tough, especially with the added responsibility of supporting Team Jamaica in Beijing,” states TJB President Irwine Clare. “So TJB challenged the Reggae fraternity to donate their talents to supporting the athletic fraternity, and I must say we are very pleased—kudos to Chris Chin and the VP family, and all of the artists who made this event a wonderful success.”

For the 1st annual staging, Roots Reggae newcomers Jamelody, Duane Stephenson, and ‘The Strong One’ Etana, thrilled supporters with a mix of Reggae and R&B standards and brand new singles off their upcoming albums. Critically acclaimed singer Gyptian, who happened to hear of the concert the day before, made a totally unexpected cameo appearance that had the audience screaming in delight during a brief fashion presentation by Yardman Style Clothing.

“I am really surprised and impressed with this younger generation of performers here tonight,” states Sirius Satellite Radio’s Pat McKay, after taking in the early performances. “Their music is so powerful and uplifting, and I am so proud of them for lending such a powerful voice to such a worthy cause.”

Veteran Lover’s Rock crooner Richie Stephens was in rare form, keeping the audience on edge with his signature baritone, belting out tune after tune from his catalogue of classics, including the crowd-favorite cover of Dennis Brown’s “Should I,” and his Jamaica Tourist Board anthem “Come to Jamaica.”

Headliner Cocoa Tea brought the house down, pulling from his catalogue of hits songs spanning the past two decades. From “Who She Love” to “Riker’s Island,” to “Too Young,” the audience sang every word of every song with him. He earned a deafening forward from the crowd as he closed the show with his internationally applauded hit “Barack Obama,” a musical endorsement to the Democratic presidential contender.

The event will be aired on BET and BETJ in the coming weeks.

The event’s special guests include: Jamaican Ambassador to the United States Anthony Johnson, Consul General of Jamaica, NY Geneive Brown-Metzger, internationally recognized model Camille McDonald, legenday radio personalities and concert MCs Conroy Allison and Pat McKay, Sabrina Hosang of Caribbean Food Delights, and David “Squeeze” Annakie of LinkUp Media.

Part proceeds from the “Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing” Reggae Charity concert will assist TJB in providing subsidized travel and accommodations, meals, ground transportation, and athletic scholarships to Jamaica’s outstanding high school track and field athletes. Past Team Jamaica Bickle alums include Olympic Gold Medalist Veronica Campbell, often dubbed ‘the world's fastest woman;’ Olympic Gold Medalist Sherone Simpson; World Championship Silver Medalist Usain "Lightening" Bolt; and Olympian Aileen Bailey, sister of Dancehall legend Capleton.

Part proceeds will also be donated in memory of Olympic Gold Medalist Herb McKenley, to providing financial assistance to Jamaica’s national track and field team competing in the Summer Olympics in China.

‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ Reggae Charity Concert sponsors include Digicel, Caribbean Food Delights, Grace Foods, Western Union, VMBS, the Union of Jamaica Alumni Associations, The Door Restaurant, BET, LinkUp Media, Jamaica National, Irie Jam Media, Caribbean World News Network, Caribbean Life, and NY CaribNews.

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall Delivers

Patrons from as far as May Pen and Negril descended on the Weekenz Bistro and Bar to watch the crowning of the ultimate Magnum King and Queen of Dancehall. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has, for the past fifteen weeks, been exposing new and diverse talent to the masses. The success of the show has vindicated the decision by the producers and the sponsors of the competition to invest millions of dollars to expose true Jamaican Sing-Jays and Dee-Jays to a world audience.

Throughout the past fifteen weeks, dozens of contestants from all parts of the island were whittled down to a final four who came to the Weekenz Bistro and Bar to vie for the crown in one final clash. The night began with the last ten finalists taking the stage and presenting some of the tunes that have allowed them to enter the hearts of many Jamaicans. Of note was the performance of Tellah who, eliminated on April 12th had the large crowd eating out of her hands with her captivating performance and Singer Jah who announced his arrival on stage by shouting "Rasta, Rasta, Rasta" causing the crowd to roar with excitement.

There were also cameos from mainstream artistes who came out to give their support to the young talent. Assassin graced the stage with his usual energetic performance and Ginjah pleased the audience by doing a rendition of his hit Rough Times with his brother and eventual winner Singer Jah.

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has been accepted by all levels of the society and people from all corners of the island were on location cheering on their favourite of the top four.
"The competition is a good move and I am happy that there is a competition that truly represents our music and gives our young talent a chance to shine" – Minister of Culture, Olivia Babsy Grange.

The presentation of the winners of the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall was filled with pomp and pageantry with Singer Jah and Baby Tash being Crown and presented with their rings by the Minister of Culture. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall presented the two winners with half a million dollars each and will sponsor the production of a single and a video to kick start their careers. It was a regal affair the type never before seen in a competition on Jamaican prime time television.

The King and Queen: Singer Jah and Baby Tash now reign supreme over their competitors having amassed the wide support of Jamaicans all over the country. Based on this overwhelming support for the competition and the contestants, the producers are planning to make Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall 2008/2009 bigger and better.

"We are very happy with the acceptance of the competition by all of Jamaica. The talent that has come out is of the highest quality and I am confident that many of the contestants who came through the competition will go on to have great careers in the music business. We can guarantee that next year's competition will be bigger and better and will be filled with many surprises that will indeed bring joy to the fans" – Mark Kenny, Executive Producer, Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall.

JUNIOR REID ENTERS THE DANGER ZONE

Junior Reid's signing with The Danger Zone Music Group / SoBe Entertainment will soon bear fruit with the impending release of his latest album: Junior Reid: The Living Legend to be released through The Danger Zone Music Group / SoBe Entertainment and Leak Records. The album features tracks such as Mo Money, This Is Why I'm hot (remix), Black Roses and Bullet and has already been featured in RollingStone Magazine. Junior Reid will soon release his new single Don't Play Me Dirty also off the upcoming album.

"Its great, could not be greater. This means more strength to Junior Reid. SoBe and Danger Zone linking together with Junior Reid can open new horizons and bring greater joy to my fans all over the world" – Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment recording artiste, Junior Reid
Junior Reid has for over three decades been a regular staple in the reggae and dancehall realm. Beginning his career in the late nineteen seventies when he released tracks such as Human Nature, A1 Lover, and See How Me Black See How Me Shine, Junior Reid has now begun writing a new chapter is his impressive musical history.

Over the years Junior Reid has widened his horizons; his vocals have been used extensively on the hip hop scene. Noted for his collaboration with West Coast hip hop artist The Game on the Billboard hit It's Okay (One Blood), Reid has also appeared on 'Mims' This Is Why I'm Hot (Remix), Fabolous' album From Nothin' to Somethin on the track Gangsta Don't Play and Fat Joe's track More Money to name a few. On November 18, 2007, Reid made another great step in his musical career performed alongside Alicia Keys at the 2007 American Music Awards and is also featured on a remixed version of Alicia Keys' single No One.

Most recently, Junior Reid has done a track with Danger Zone/SoBe entertainment recording artiste Jah Cure titled Hot Long Time and it was through this collaboration that the alliance between Junior Reid and Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment was minted.

"We have been in the music business together for many years admiring each other's work. Through the Hot Long Time collaboration we were able to strengthen each other and out of that project came Reid's signing with The Danger Zone Music Group /SoBe Entertainment. As our creed states; Unification Through Music and through this unity we strengthen Junior and he strengthens us" – Della Danger, CEO, Danger Zone Music Group.

Danger Zone continues to grow by leaps and bounds and its artiste continue to make great strides by creating good quality music. Through the signing of Junior Reid fans and music enthusiasts alike can only expect more high quality material from Danger Zone.

APPLETON MAY DAZE

May will never be the same, could have easily been an overlooked phrase in recent years. However this year with the emergence of the party series; MAY DAZE, those words are now a STATEMENT or better yet a GUARANTEE.

Starting May 2nd 2008 and running every Friday until May 30th 2008, MAY DAZE will bring five (5) nights of fun, frolic and fantasy to the heart of Kingston, Jamaica. The series will see different concepts, loads of excitement and tons and tons of Jamaica’s Finest Rum; Appleton Jamaica Rum.

The line-up of events includes:

• Forbidden Fantasy “For the single & the Single at heart”

Imagine a world where no one knows who you are and you are free to flirt, mix and mingle as you please. Masks will be provided for the ladies and Beads for the Gents, only question is …..Ladies what will you do for the beads?

Music will be provided by Zj Ice from Coppershot, Code Red, and Golden Eye from Green Synergy. Admission - $600, ladies free before 11pm and they get a free drink on entry.

• Short Temper “Lose Control”

No need to get angry, just enjoy the moment. This Short shorts and Short Skirts event, will not only have massive amounts of eye candy, but also a foam pit for those that don’t mind getting wet including 2 -4-1 Drink specials all night.

Music will be provided by ZJ Ice, Arif ‘Supa Coop’ Cooper and Razz and Biggy. Admission - $600, Ladies in Short shorts and Short Skirts free before 11pm.

• Bruk Out “90’s Overload”

We are going to get a heavy Dosage of 90’s Music, as a matter of fact it will be a 90’s Overload. Come and Enjoy the Appleton Mug Madness All Night.

Music will be provided by ZJ Ice and Kurt Riley. Admission $600, Ladies free before 11pm.

• May – Hem “Krazy is the new Sexy”

Its time to bring back the fun in partying and wear whatever you want for once and still look sexy. May-Hem is the most spectacular Krazy Dress-up Party. Patrons are urged to look beyond trying to be fashionable and concentrate more on being fun. Come enjoy the Appleton Mug Madness all night and the Person with the Most Creative Outfit will win a Brand New Ipod Nano.

Music will be provided by Zj Ice, Code Red and Richie Ras. Admission - $600, Ladies Free before 11pm.

* Negril “The Beach Party”

It is only right that the fantasy series ends with a bang!! In anticipation of the upcoming Negril weekend ( July 31st – Aug 3rd), this event will bring the same vibe to Kingston. It will be a beach Party in the heart of Kingston. Patrons are encouraged to come out in their beach Attire and enjoy this one. This is a Drink Inclusive event, which also gives patrons a Fish and Festival Meal on Entry.

Music will be provided by ZJ Ice, Kurt Riley and ZJ Liquid. Admission $1200.

The Promoters, Sponsors and Affiliates of Appleton May Daze will be giving persons the opportunity to be a VIP for the Month of May as well. How? You ask? With the AMD VIP Access Cards.

What is the AMD VIP Access Card?

The AMD VIP Access card is a pre-purchased card, which has the card holder’s name and unique access number. It is of the same quality as a credit card and is used to get the full VIP treatment that May Daze has to offer.

With the AMD VIP access card, card holders will be granted:

- Entry to all five (5) events and entry for one guest for the (first 4 events only.)

- VIP parking

- A Complimentary Drink on Entry

- 10% off all items purchased at Xtra’s for the month of May

- 10 % off all Krunk’D Apparel.

- Only VIP members will not be turned away if the venue becomes too crowded.

This Value WITHOUT the AMD Access card = Over $9,000 (excluding giveaways!!)

The cost for the AMD Access card = $3000

The promoters of Appleton May Daze have pulled together all the elements of a great party series: Great event themes, the best of Jamaica’s Djs/Selectors and the best rum brand Appleton. This is with the aim of changing the way that patrons view the month of May as an off season (fact is: not everybody does exams or is in school). With this Access Card individuals will be able to enjoy the best that this series has to offer for a cost effective price and the added incentive of sharing it with those closest to you.

####How it works####

Go to Xtras Manor Park or Constant Spring and make the payment of $3000, submit the name that will be displayed on the card, you will be given a receipt and you will receive the card the following day.

For More information - Primary Contact: 843-2210 or Secondary Contact: 376-6738 0r 373-0972

Send a message to entertainmentjade@gmail.com Subject: VIP Access Card.

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The Proud Sponsors of the Series are: Appleton Jamaica Rum, Entertainment jade, Spotlight, Zip fm, M-Possible Creations, Krunk’D Apparel, Hype Tv, Magnum Tonic Wine, 876radio.com, Orders to go, Young n Fresh, JEM and Designs by Twist.