An entertainment magazine that showcases Cultures from the Caribbean and also other parts of the globe. This magazine exposes bios and latest news of popular and upcoming artistes. It also brings the latest releases from Ville Ventures Films.
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Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Artist Ryan Douglas, more popularly known as Gage, born on the 16th of December, has ventured on the scene of the music industry in Jamaica recently. In his early years as a teenager while attending Denbigh High School in May Pen, Gage recognized that his passion was music. His life has always been about music. Since then, he developed this desire by entering various major competitions locally, such as the popular Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall and many clashes for Moby Records. These proved to be the stepping stones for Gage; he learnt a lot from them and is now using them to help in his vision of reaching the top. Gage has performed across various parishes in Jamaica, and has informally shared various stages with Sizzla Kalonji and Munga Honourable at events held in his community. Therefore, he is no stranger to the music fraternity. Gage shot his first video for the song “Boom Boom” which is lyrically sounding, fun and catchy. It is produced by top producer DJ Karim and his personal management team, Dutty Fridaze Promotions. He has shot the videos for his smash hits “Walking Gun” on the Afterlife Riddim, produced by Justus and Roach for their JA Productions label, “In Deh, In Deh”, “Nitty Gritty”, “Hey Mama” and “Kitty Kat”. Viral videos are on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for his too-hot-for-TV tracks like “Put It Yasso”, “Throat” and “Bonita (Hey Mama, part 2)”. Many more singles and videos are in the making which are expected to be released throughout this year. This talented, young, fast learner and motivated Artist has an indescribable passion for music and he intends to cross over on the international scene real soon. He intends to make his music the top choice for listeners across the world as they will feel it and can easily and readily relate to its messages and positive vibes. Jamaica and the rest of the music world can keep their eyes and ears open for Gage as his journey in the music industry has great things in store. Gage has in mind to compile an album that will touch the lives of people so they can look out for it coming soon. Gage has travelled to Trinidad where his “In Deh, In Deh” track received the greatest feedback due to its Soca vibe. Team Gage will be embarking on a few tours in 2014, including Canada in August and a month long tour of Europe in September. Gage is consistently striving in the music business, doing what he does best: MUSIC. He is highly revered around the world and his buzz keeps getting stronger and stronger, making him one of the most popular new Artists in several countries. Team Gage consists of Cornelius “Neil” Daley as his Road Manager, Shomani “DJ Kitt” Hayles who is the official DJ for Gage and Lesley “LesleyOdyssey” Hayles who controls the bookings and PR. Vanclive “Father Bulla” Parris, the older brother of West Indies Cricketer Chris Gayle, is the manager of Gage and CEO of Dutty Fridaze Promotions.
CONTACT INFO Bookings, dubs, drops/jingles, recordings, features, collaborations and interviews: Lesley Hayles Twitter/Instagram: @LesleyOdyssey Facebook: www.facebook.com/lesley.hayles Email: lesley.hayles@gmail.com WhatsApp/Mobile: 18764142660 SOCIAL MEDIA GAGE Twitter: @gage_almighty // @DaRealGAGE Instagram: @gage_almighty Facebook: www.facebook.com/gagemusic876 Email: gagemusic876@gmail.com DJ Kitt Twitter: @dj_kitt Instagram: @djkitt007 Facebook: www.facebook.com/djkitt Email: djkitt007@gmail.com
Just in time for the summer, Countryside Productions (Rio Claro, Trinidad) owned by talented producer Marcus Steele releases his hit Trini-Summer Riddim, mastered by Millbeatz Entertainment which features seven (7) very versatile but dynamic tracks that have been making some serious waves on the radio. With the Official Music video medley (shot by Sheldon Mendoza,
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month), this long awaited Riddim has the Caribbean buzzing. The riddim features tracks from some young NEW upcoming artiste/ songwriters, such as- KC & Nova- ‘Let’s Party’, Neicy- ‘About that time (#SelfieTime)’, Starr ft. OG & KC- ‘Hiroshima’, Celcius- ‘Let’s have a time’, Smallz- ‘You want it’, Tyme Bomb- ‘Where the Party at?’ and Jah Yuth- ‘You make me’ (All radio friendly tacks). With a lot more in store, this riddim has already proven that there is a variety of hidden talent in Trinidad which is definitely about to take the forefront.
For more information please check out the Countryside Production fan page on Facebook, where you can keep updated on new releases, upcoming shows and learn more about these talented artistes- https://www.facebook.com/countrysideproduction. You can also watch the Official Trinisummer music video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an6Toi7w84I and please continue to support your local artiste and their music J
Dancehall/Reggae superstar Jah Vinci is set to launch his debut album, 'Ghetto Born'. The album is based on the subculture of inner city life. It focuses on the hardships 'ghetto youth' face such as crime, violence, and poverty. Out of those hardships a star is born to break those barriers and rise to success. The album will be available on iTunes and all major digital/physical retailers. Ghetto Born treats the listeners to a diverse, authentic blend of vocals. Jah Vinci delivers a rich and soulful performance that emanates through his strong vocals and lyrical content. The compilation boasts 13 tracks with songs such as Don Of All Dons, featuring Beenie Man, Unsolved Mystery featuring Junior Reid, We Taking Over, We Nuh Trust Dem, Rude Boys and Police. Jah Vinci will also be shooting a video for We Nuh Trust Dem. "I know this album is going to be a hit! I will continue to raise the bar in music by putting out only quality work. Not only that, but these songs are going to be favourites with all my fans," he said. Jah Vinci has always commanded the attention of the music industry with his clear vocals and lyrics that resonate with his fans, boosting his career worldwide with hits such as Wipe Those Tears, All I Need, Mama Love, and more since he came on the scene six years ago. The reggae sensation recently returned from a two weeks tour in Gambia where he was very well received by his fans. "It was not my first time in Africa but my first to Gambia. Every time I go to Africa; the feeling is the same. They love me over there they know every one of my lyrics. It is truly a wonderful feeling to get o much love," he shared.
'FASHION101 with Neicy: ‘BRINGING OUT THE FASHIONISTA IN YOU’ By Nekisha Cyrus (NEICY) Hello to all my Fashionistas out there, I really hope that you enjoyed my Fashion tips in last month‟s issue. We were just getting warmed up, lol and I am back with more informative tips for you all. Hope you are beginning to feel like some REAL Fashionistas. „Fashion‟ to me encourages one to have a greater level of self-esteem. Here are some more keys to „Bringing out that Fashionista in you‟ and I will like to get a little bit more specific, if you don‟t mind…. ATITUDE IS KEY- Yes I said it!!! A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E- It isn‟t always a bad thing, if used correctly. Some people think if you have an attitude (in the world of fashion) it automatically means that you‟re negative, I think otherwise. The right attitude helps you to own that outfit. A Fashionista understands that the clothes doesn‟t make you, you make the clothes. So attitude is extremely necessary. I believe that your attitude adds to your confidence when rocking your favorite styles to even the simplest outfit. Whatever you‟re wearing should look like it was made for you and only you, even if it wasn‟t. So let your attitude speak through your clothes. You can‟t look fab and feel bad at the same time, it shows. Becoming a Fashionista means that you‟re learning to speak the language of Fashion and your attitude can be considered the tone of that language. COMFORT IS KEY- Who doesn‟t like feeling comfortable? We all do, I grew up hearing the saying, “Being beautiful hurts” or “It pains to be pretty”. I disagree, totally. Your comfort should be a main priority when developing your own fashion sense. Many times we follow others and mimic what everyone else is doing or wearing because it‟s considered the latest trends in fashion. Even if we‟re not comfortable wearing certain styles- whether it may in the form of our clothes, shoes, hairstyles, etc. You‟re the only one who has the best knowledge about your personal likes and dislikes. Don‟t let others influence your decision. Understand your shape, LEARN your sizes- Be you!!! Even if it may be the latest trends, unless you can feel totally comfortable in your own skin. Put your own comfort first and stand strong by it J
As much as I know about fashion, there is still a lot more to explore and learnt, so I like to make this blog as interactive a sible. I share my tips and you guys can share yours- learning and sharing knowledge is the main focus of this article.
And I always like to end with a positive quote- „Dream big, work smart and pursue your goals. And always reme that a goal without an action plan is just a dream’- Love Neicy J
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KARAMANTI Though the Reggae/Dancehall industry is dominated by men, Karamanti stands as a strong black woman, (in her home town of Kingston, Jamaica) raining showers of conscious lyrics to a generation far from reality. Karamanti have been creating music since she was eight years old. Falling in love first with rap (or hip-hop), then embracing Dancehall and now passionate about Reggae. And although she has been making music for most of her life, she only began to pursue it as a career in 2011. This commitment came through encouragement from others who heard her music and convinced her to take the necessary steps to ensure that others hear it as well. Though she is regarded as a reality artist, Karamanti has no problems stepping outside her box from time to time and engaging listeners in what she refers to as pure entertaining rhetoric. This is what she did on her single “don’t it� which was produced by Red Boom from Hard at Work Music, a Jamaica based record label. The track exposed her to a different audience who overwhelmingly insisted on a video, which was produced and released to TV in May 2012. Karamanti spent the month of July/2012 engaged in a nationwide media tour which had her performing and/or being interviewed on all the major entertainment radio and TV programs in Jamaica. That media tour was fol-
-lowed up with a Canadian tour which saw her hitting the stage on major events such as the Montreal Reggae Festival and the Toronto Rasta Festival. After returning to Jamaica, Karamanti learnt that another single she had recorded for Food Palace Music months earlier, was now released and had gained traction. The song, which is called “read”, began to get heavy radio rotation and has even entered a few charts. One of which was the Top Ten Conscious Chart which airs on Jamaica’s Roots FM. “Read” was the number one song for the week of November 2nd2012. The song also captured the attention of one of the biggest promoters in Sweden who eventually booked Karamanti for her first ever European tour which she is currently on. Karamanti entered Sweden on April 21st, 2013 and have since done shows in Gothenburg and Stockholm as well as Aarhus and Copenhagen in Denmark. Prior to leaving Jamaica, Karamanti worked ceaselessly on her first studio album which was digitally released on April 25th, 2013.The album is called Dancehall Retaliates and it addresses some of the negative stereotypes about Dancehall music, culture and lifestyle. The project features production from two of Jamaica’s most sought after young producers; Ricardo “Red Boom” Reid and Shamarie “Digital Sham” Bogle. Karamanti and her team decided to include three previously released singles on the album, they are; “don’t it”, “read” and “nobody cyaa stop we” featuring 3 Star, otherwise, all the tracks are new recordings. Dancehall Retaliates is available on all major online music stores and has been getting good reviews from both the public and the media. In 2014 Karamanti decided to turn a new page, she decided that it was necessary to do more collaborations with international artists and producers as she now wants to be seen as an international recording artist. As such she connected with Ghanaian producer Infectious, and did a song entitled “Letter 2 Ghana” which immediately created a buzz in that country. The success of “Letter 2 Ghana” attracted other established Ghanaian artists to Karamanti. She was approached by Iwan (arguably the top Reggae/Dancehall artist there) who featured Karamanti on his single called “Africa”. She also did a very powerful song for Canadian based producer, Street Digital, called “Domestic Abuse”. Persons interested in working with Karamanti may contact her marketing team, via the following correspondence; For bookings & media email: bookings@mjent.net / mariajacksonent@gmail.com For music features email: karamantimusic@gmail.com Phone: (876) 402-9301 / (876) 313-6319 Karamanti on twitter: @karamanti Karamanti’s official website: www.karamantimusic.com Karamanti on you-tube: www.youtube.com/KaramantiTV Karamanti on FB: www.facebook.com/pages/Karamanti/106344336092282
Its official! The 23rd of July is the official online release date of Caribbean Mix Jamaica season 2. This season will feature some exciting interviews from some of Jamaica’s best artistes. Added to the list of producers are Gayelle Caribbean’s Ceo, Errol Fabien. Host and producer Ancil Harris stated that “this season of Caribbean Mix Jamaica was very exciting to film’’. He added, “ The artistes was a lot of fun to work with and Co producer Lesley did a wonderful job at organising all the artistes and locations”. Season 2 will premier on the official Ville Ventures Youtube account on July 23rd. Other websites like yardpr.com, worldstarcaribbean.com and a few others will also be hosting this season. So far both Gayelle Caribbean and Swag TV are on board to premier Caribbean Mix. For more updates check out www.villeventures.com
Clueless brothers were formed in June 2013. The group have been a part of the music industry for a lifetime being that their grandfather the great Jackie Brown and Uncle Ghost are well established members of the business. They recorded their debut single “Irrelevant Love” in September of 2013 and was produced by D’juane Morris who later produced their follow up single “Angel Eyes” in October 2013. The group consists of two brothers; Channon Brown and Naphtali Brown. Born the 20th of May 1992 and 28th of September 1995 respectively. Both grew up in the east Kingston community of Rollington Town. The two described their upbringing as being average due to ups and downs faced while growing up. Channon attended Dunoon Technical High School while Naphtali completed his studies at St. Andrew College. Though the two have been doing music from a young age they didn’t take it seriously until their sad passing of their brother Fitz Tarington Brown in April 2013. Although a sad time it brought fort light and inspiration for the two to put pen to paper and start writing. They voiced several singles including World to Change, Gringo and Creachhh. They were first introduced to the radio airwaves thanks to ICR FM and Afrozim radio in London, England. Although getting a lot of air play internationally namely in the UK, Canada and in the Caribbean as well in the likes of Guyana and Barbados the group as also featured on local radio station Newstalk93fm. Their initial break came in December 2013 at a concert held at Vaz Preparatory featuring performances from Wayne Marshall and Agent Sasco. The brothers then followed up with the video shoot for the song called Gringo in February 2014. It was captured and directed by Kem Style Studios.
They are set to release their first album in 2014 and will be premiering the video for Gringo in March 2014. Clueless Brothers continues to focus their time and energies into creating new material and developing their career.