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Tarrus Riley launches Freedom Writer Competition For Black History Month

By staff on February 4, 2012 10:33 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Tarrus-riley-school-children-artiste-reggae-black-history-month.jpg International reggae artiste Tarrus Riley has once again joined forces with radio station Irie FM to present the Tarrus Riley/Irie FM Freedom Writer Competition.

The competition seeks to unearth the creativity of teenagers and their knowledge about Black History.

In a release to the media, Riley said the feedback and response from the competition last year was overwhelming hence the decision to make it an annual one.

"Last year we had the competition and we got a lot of entries and most were quite impressive. We want to use this competition to create awareness about Black History", Riley explained.

The competition is open to students between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. They are required to write a poem or essay no more than 200 words and explain why black history is important and relevant to them.

Entries must be creative, original, and dynamic and can be emailed to trileyfreedomwriter@iriefm.net Entries can also be dropped off at Irie FM Kingston or Ocho Rios offices.

The deadline for entries is February 29.

First prize is an I Pad and second prize is a book voucher valued at $20,000. There will also be consolation prizes.

Sean Paul Reveals Cover Art, Tracklisting for 'Tomahawk Technique'

By staff on January 3, 2012 4:11 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Sean Paul is going international with his fifth album Tomahawk Technique. The Mohawk-sporting dancehall star will release the project in France, Belgium, and Switzerland on January 27, followed by Germany and Austria on February 10, and the U.K. and Ireland on March 12. A U.S. date will be announced soon.

The 12 tracks feature contributions from Akon, Ester Dean, DJ Ammo, and Benny Blanco, along with Kelly Rowland on the Stargate-produced "How Deep Is Your Love" and Alexis Jordan on the first single "Got 2 Luv U."

"I'm trying to bridge the gap, broaden my artistry," Sean told Rap-Up TV. "I'm asking [the producers] to try and make dancehall from their perspective. So it's sounding more international than dancehall."

Tomahawk Technique Tracklisting

1. "Got 2 Luv U" feat. Alexis Jordan
2. "She Doesn't Mind"
3. "Body"
4. "What I Want"
5. "Won't Stop (Turn Me Out)"
6. "Dream Girl"
7. "Hold On"
8. "How Deep Is Your Love" feat. Kelly Rowland
9. "Put It on You"
10. "Roll Wid Di Don"
11. "Touch the Sky"
12. "Wedding Crashers"

VP Records & Scikron Join Forces To Release I-Octane's First Official Album

By staff on November 29, 2011 7:18 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

"I-Octane's fusion of hauntingly sung vocals with rapid-fire rhymes...reaffirm dancehall's significance as a vehicle for compelling commentaries and praising Jah..." BILLBOARD

I-octane_album_crying_to_nation_album_reggae_dancehall.jpg VP Records and Scikron are proud to announce the release of I-Octane's debut album, 'Crying To The Nation,' available January 31, 2012. As one of the most-talked about artists emerging from Jamaica, I-Octane's first full-length LP will reinvigorate the feeling of roots and dancehall at its purest. He has already proven himself as a lyricist with rapid-fire delivery, and unveils his uncanny ability to sing romantic ballads and socially aware tunes on this traditional reggae album.

'Crying To The Nation' puts I-Octane in a class of his own as one of the next generation's leaders of the conscious dancehall movement. Following in a similar vein of his predecessors Sizzla, Capleton and Buju Banton, his lyrics express sentiments of faith, romance, social justice and compassion for the ghetto youth. His brand new single "L.O.V.E Y.O.U," "Missing You" (remix featuring Agent Sasco) and "Once More" reflect his emotional sensibility, while songs like "Vanity Will Come," "All We Need Is Love" (featuring Tarrus Riley) and the title track are filled with positive messages and political leanings, something that the current state of dancehall often lacks.

"I feel good about all the songs I've done since I have started out, but this album is very special to me because I got the chance to make the type of songs that I really enjoy and meds the music in a different creative way. My fans will get to see another side of me and after all the challenges I've faced in the industry, seeing my first album is a great accomplishment. I give thanks for that," states I-Octane.

Most of the album's tracks have never been heard with the exception of the pulsating dancehall anthems "Nuh Love Inna Dem" and "Puff It" as well as "Lose A Friend," arguably his biggest and most requested song to date. The latter tune hit number #1 on Jamaica's charts - remaining at the top for approximately 16 weeks - and experienced new life again when Jamaican officials declared a state of emergency after Kingston's gruesome gang-related attacks.

This year, Billboard magazine enlisted I-Octane as one of their 15 Artists Impacting The Indie Scene. In a rave review for his latest mixtape 'Focus' (produced by Livity Movements), the New York Times adds that his recent performance at Jamaica's largest annual music festival, Reggae Sumfest, was "focused and intense' and stood out for "bonfires getting stoked throughout the crowd. In the language of Sumfest, that's an endorsement, a big one for this young singer."

The evolution of I-Octane began when he developed a diverse catalogue of songs under the moniker Richie Rich. He had dancehall's A-List producers at the helm, like Donovan Germaine of Penthouse Records, Arrows and Cash Flow. In 2007, his breakthrough hit "Stab Vampire" became the number one song in his native country and received the award for Video of the Year at the Excellence in Music Awards (EME). I-Octane continued to put out hit after hit like "Mama You Alone, "Lose A Friend," "My Life," "Nuh Love Inna Dem," "Nuh Ramp Wid Wi" and "Puff It."

In his short five year career, he has already received a total of 20 nominations and awards, including 3 wins at this year's Excellence in Music Awards (EME) for Breakthrough Artist, Best Male Singjay and Best Reggae Song for "My Life," Best Performer at the 2011 Clarendon Music Awards and Jamaica Observer's title for Male Singer of the Year. Digicel, the largest mobile telecommunications operator in the Caribbean, selected I-Octane as its brand ambassador for the company's 'Next Generation' campaign in 2010 and as their sole entertainer for 2011. Over the past year, I-Octane kicked off an extensive tour spanning 40 cities in North America as well as the shores of Japan. In addition to his buzzworthy mixtape, he is set to release a digital EP 'Straight From The Heart' in early December prior to his debut album. In 2012, 'Crying To The Nation' will solidify his position as a multi-faceted reggae artist, proving his reach beyond dancehall with his added repertoire of touching love songs and cultural tunes. This refreshing approach to the genre holds a bright future for the ever-evolving artist.

TRACK LISTING
1. RULES OF LIFE
2. HELP I PLEASE
3. VANITY WILL COME
4. NUH LOVE INNA DEM
5. PUFF IT
6. NO MORE VIOLENCE
7. SYSTEM A BEAT DEM
8. ZION AWAITS
9. L.O.V.E. Y.O.U
10. MISSING YOU (RE-MIX) FT. AGENT SASCO
11. ONCE MORE
12. THE MASTERS PLAN
13. LOSE A FRIEND
14. ALL WE NEED IS LOVE (FT. TARRUS RILEY)
15. CRYING TO THE NATION
16. SPACE FOR ALL OF US (FT. ALBOROSIE) [BONUS DIGITAL RELEASE ONLY]

"It's A Woman's World"- Cherine Makes Travel Chanel Feature

By staff on November 5, 2011 6:15 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

"It's A Woman's World"- Cherine Makes Travel Chanel Feature

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Dancehall Soul Queen Cherine appeared on the exciting final episode of The Travel Channel's documentary series titled "It's a Woman's World". Jamaica was one of four featured countries throughout the 2011 season, where the "It's a Woman's World" team journeyed to explore the island, its culture and delve into the lives of some of the country's most interesting and inspiring women. The episode on Jamaica premiered on October 31, 2011.

Cherine was handpicked by the producers of "It's a Woman's World" and was highlighted as one of Jamaica's inspirational, intriguing and empowering young female talents. Her life as a musician on and off stage was featured and the crew got a first hand look into her family life and rapped with her friends. "There were definitely many aspects of the interview that involved Cherine the person, not just Cherine the musician. Overall, the interview was broader than just my music", Cherine shared.

Taking them back to her roots, Cherine took the crew to her childhood home in Rockfort, a tough community in East Kingston Jamaica. The "It's a Woman's World" crew got a rare interview with Cherine's mother and sister and even a tour of sections of the community. The team including host Camilla and producer Julia Cornes spent an exciting and eventful day with the multi talented Jamaican singer, songwriter and actress Cherine, getting an inside peek into some of her daily activities.

Additionally, the crew caught up with Cherine at a studio session with the legendary drummer Sly Dunbar from the duo Sly and Robbie as well as a band rehearsal at Grafton studio. After a long day it was time to unwind, the crew met up with Cherine at her 1st in a series of unplugged shows called Rockfort Live featuring her band the Rockfort Rebels. The Queen of Dancehall Soul delivered a great performance belting out her hits such as "Make up sex", "We Don't Stop" and "Coming over tonight".

"It was very important to me that the Travel Channel was interested in filming the 'real' Jamaica, the way a lot of us young people live, where we eat and hang out on a day-to-day basis. There was nothing pretentious for the camera; even them drinking bag juice," Cherine said with a wide smile.

This episode was filmed in Jamaica and featured other influential women such as reggae icon Marcia Griffiths, journalist Janet Silvera, veteran policewoman Ionie Ramsay-Nelson and even Jamaica's successful netballers, The Sunshine Girls. "It was an unbelievable honor to be a part of this program alongside such greats and for me, Marcia Griffiths being featured made it even more special," stated Cherine.

The Travel Channel is the leading international travel broadcaster, transmitting 24 hours a day in 20 languages to an audience of over 60 million worldwide viewers.

Catch the repeat of the episode on The Travel Channel International

Magnum Gives Consumers an Early Christmas Gift

By staff on November 5, 2011 6:12 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Magnum, the most popular tonic wine in dancehall, is giving 3000 consumers free tickets to attend the Magnum Christmas party on Friday, December 2 at the National Stadium Car Park.

The event dubbed Magnum Christmas: Crank It Up High Energy, will feature, performers from the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall talent series such as; Tanto Blacks, and several dancehall heavy weights. Patrons will also enjoy music from top disc jockeys DJ Liquid, Coppershot, Fotta Hype and Renaissance.

Leading up to the event, Lascelles Wines and Spirits, distributors of Magnum Tonic Wine will award each consumer one free ticket for the purchase of two (2) products at select locations. While the brand is an avid supporter of several events on the dancehall calendar, Lascelles opted to directly reward consumers who support and enjoy dancehall with an experience of their own. "Magnum continues to support the many aspects of the dancehall culture in Jamaica. This year we are giving our consumers even more with an added experience to the December calendar at little cost to them, it's an early Christmas gift," said Desmond Steel, Head of Expoze Entertainment, producers of Magnum Christmas: Crank It Up High Energy.

The event promises to be a hot pick in the festive season as promoters promise an exceptional entertainment package in addition to secured and abundant parking for patrons. Lascelles will also introduce the new Magnum Tonic Wine combination called Crank It Up. Magnum Christmas: Crank It Up High Energy takes place at The National Stadium Car Park on Friday, December 2. Magnum lovers will access free tickets to the event by purchasing two (2) Magnum Tonic Wine at select locations.

Third World rocks for Charity

By staff on November 3, 2011 8:02 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

On Thursday, November 17 reggae ambassadors Third World will be taking centre stage in New York City at Capitale in a performance that will see several Jamaican charities benefitting from the proceeds.

"Causes like this give us an extra zeal as there are a lot of needs in Jamaica and we all have to do our part to help alleviate them," said Bunny Rugs from Third World.

According to him the band was more than happy to align itself to this venture and they are hoping patrons will turn out en masse to support the event so that the charities earmarked can enjoy the proceeds, will be going towards health care in Jamaica, education and economic development.

The event will be presented by American Friends of Jamaica, a group which works with a broad coalition of Jamaican organisations and stakeholders to bring about change in the lives of Jamaicans in need.

Come concert night Third World will have no problem delivering from their expansive catalogue of hits which include songs such as Now That We've Found Love, Reggae Ambassador, Try Jah Love, Forbidden Love, 96 Degree In The Shade, Sense of Purpose and so much more.

Third World and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. The group was originally formed in 1973 by keyboardist Michael "Ibo" Cooper and guitarist/cellist Steven "Cat" Coore.

Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Third-World-rocks-for-Charity_10079745#ixzz1cYZdDf8p

Vegas to perform in Zimbabwe this weekend

By staff on November 3, 2011 7:48 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

International recording superstar Vegas arrived in Zimbabwe earlier this week, marking his third such trip to the African continent in the last couple of years.
mr.vegas_newyork.jpg "I always love performing in Africa, the last time I performed in Kenya, there were between 70,000 to 80,000 people in the stadium. I have also performed in Uganda in the past...Africa ah my place," he said.

He will be the headline act for a huge concert in the capital city of Zimbabwe this weekend.

In the meantime, the singjay's Certain Law video debuted at #1 on MTV Base Africa chart this week. Millions of viewers watch the MTV station in countries like Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

"I am proud that this happened because this is the first time that a dancehall artiste is doing it and it is also a first for me as an artiste. The response to the video has been phenomenal so far, people love the acting, and the comedic elements to the concepts of how males are acting different nowadays and adopting female characteristics in terms of their fashion choices. The actor Orville Hall did a good job bringing across the concept, and Terminal 4 Media did a great job directing it," he said.

The thought-provoking single "Certain Law" on the recently released Barbwire Riddim has been getting a lot of airplay and spins at the street dances all over Jamaica.

Mr. Vegas completed a successful Euroepan tour earlier this year where he performed in countries such as Sweden, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Finland, Spain and Switzerland. He was also the main headline act at the Arthur's Day Live concert held on the GNS Grounds in Georgetown, Guyana in September.

Music Retailers Unhappy With 'Watch The Throne' Sale Plan; Write Open Letter To Jay-Z & Kanye

By staff on July 30, 2011 9:15 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

"We believe fans should have the option to buy the same music at their preferred retailer, on the same date, and unfortunately that is not always the case."

- Craig Pape, director of Amazon Music.

Kanye, Jay-Z & the labels' decision to sell exclusive versions of their Watch The Throne album to iTunes and BestBuy has not gone well with rest of the music retailers. As you may know by now, iTunes will be the first store to sell the album August 8th onwards with 'Otis' already available as an exclusive download for customers who pre-order.

In addition to this, fans can buy an exclusive Deluxe edition CD from BestBuy from August 12th till 23rd for a price of $12.40. But other music retailers, specially the independent stores are protesting the plan calling it a "short-sighted strategy". To bring the issue to the table, the community has penned an open letter to Jay-Z and Kanye highlighting the problem. Read the same after the jump.

Via Billboard.biz

Dear Jay-Z and Kanye West,

Independent record stores serve our communities. Our passion is music, and we convey this to the millions of customers who come to our stores. That's what we do.

Four years ago independent music stores across the country banded together to create Record Store Day. Our goal was to counter the negative media coverage about the supposed demise of record stores brought on by the closing of the Tower stores and to respond to the music business practices that fans deemed to be manipulative and onerous.

We reached out to the artist community to see if they would join us, and the response was overwhelming, with words of support coming in from Paul McCartney, Erykah Badu, Tom Waits, Chuck D, the Foo Fighters and countless others. Working with their label partners, many of these musicians created limited edition works of art, including vinyl and CDs made especially for music-specialty retail. Hundreds of these artists took the opportunity to perform, DJ, and interact with their fans in our record stores. Here in the U.S., Record Store Day lifted the entire music business by 8% and contributed to the growth in music sales. Record Store Day is now one of the biggest music events in history, with millions of people participating worldwide. We also continue to work throughout the year with labels, artists and managers and run regular promotions via physical independent retail and recordstoreday.com.

We are responding to the bad news that your new album will not be available to independent record stores until after iTunes gets a window of exclusivity. We also learned that the deluxe version (which is what the true music fans who shop our stores will want, by an overwhelming majority) will only be available at Best Buy exclusively for a period of time. We believe this is a short-sighted strategy, and that your decisions will be doing great damage to over 1,700 independent record stores -- stores that have supported you and your music for years.

We know that you are busy, and that you put most of your energies into creating great music, but we are writing to you in the hope that you will hear us and take the time to rectify this matter. As representatives of the independent record store music community, we are asking you to allow record stores and music fans equal access to your new album.

With the utmost respect.

Soulja Boy $55 million G5 private jet

By staff on July 30, 2011 8:57 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em appears to be living the good life as new reports claim the "Crank That" hitmaker spent $55 million on a private jet for his 21st birthday.

Details of the luxury purchase landed online Friday (July 29).

For our 21st birthday, we bought ourselves a 40. For Soulja Boy's 21st birthday, he decided to treat himself to a $55 million dollar jet. Why? Because he's worth it. To be honest, we're seriously surprised that Soulja has that kinda cash, but then again, he did write 'Donk'. His management team, who for some reason didn't stop him said that the young rapper purchased a G5 jet earlier in the week. (The Fab Life)

Although the jet itself cost $35 million, Soulja Boy spent additional money to deck it out.

He bought the G5 jet for $35 million. He then spent an additional $20 million to customize the jet with 12 custom Italian leather seats, 4 liquor bars, flat screen TVs, Brazilian hardwood cabinets and a special travertine tiled floor. It was also said that Soulja replaced the in-flight lavatory with a giant, luxurious bathroom. The pimping out was not only done for the inside of the jet, but also for its outside appearance. The "Pretty Boy Swag" rapper allegedly gave his jet a custom paint job to include his logo.

Diplo Prodcucer of Beyonce's Run The World - To Remix Mavado's Delilah

By staff on July 18, 2011 10:36 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Super Producer Diplo came to prominence behind the boards of M.I.A's Grammy-nominated Paper Planes single, before going on to work with the likes of Shakira, Kid Cudi, Bruno Mars, Snoop Dogg and Beyonce's recent Run the World (Girls) single. A huge fan of Jamaican music, his Major Lazer project - a melting pot of dancehall with a host of musical styles, featured a number of Jamaican acts. Diplo has now turned his beat-making skills to Mavado's smash single, Delilah (Mansion Records), giving it a "Dubstep" remix. Dubstep is a drum and bass-heavy electronic dance music genre that originated in London, UK.

"Mavado is a legend," expounds Diplo. "I tried a few things on the mix but this Dubstep style is really popping off. Mavado's voice lends itself so well to that deep bass sound. I want to introduce his Delilah song, a phenomenal record in its own right, and his whole vibe to a new audience. And of course its always a pleasure working with Alliance crew, they run the road."

Delilah Diplo Remix will be released via iTunes next Tuesday, to be followed soon by all other digital outlets.

"This Diplo Remix of Delilah takes the record into a whole other direction," said a representative of Mansion Records. "Since we dropped the single at the end of May, Delilah has been gathering great momentum locally but especially overseas where we have great hopes that the record will cross into other markets. We think this Dubstep remix will certainly help do that."

Delilah was the first release from Mavado's newly-formed Mansion Records, having Produced the song himself with New York-based Logwood Productions providing the beat.

"The response to Delilah has been as we expected," said Mavado. "Its a huge record and even though its a little controversial, the ladies love the song. Everywhere I go women ask me about it or run a little joke with me about the record. Delilah is a song that a lot of people can relate to and it has a great sing-a-long vibe to it that has captured everyone's imagination. I plan follow-up releases from Mansion Records in the near future that will feature me, my Gully Squad and other artists."

Mavado will be shooting the Delilah video in the coming weeks as he and his team gear up for a promotional push that they hope will take the record to the next plateau. Mavado will be making his first live appearance in the US in New York on Labor Day weekend, to be followed by an extensive North American tour. He will be appearing at Reggae Sumfest next week, slated to be his last local performance for a while.

Common Inks Deal with Warner Bros

By staff on June 25, 2011 4:53 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Goodbye G.O.O.D. Music, hello Warner Bros.! Common signs a deal with Warner to release his next album.

It looks like Consequence may not be the only artist to jump ship from Kanye West's label. Now, one of G.O.O.D. Music's earliest and biggest successes Common may have left the label, recently signing to Warner Bros. Records.

According to a exclusive article from XXL, sources close to the Chi Town legend report that he has officially inked a deal to release his next album The Dreamer, The Believer with Warner Bros. There is no indiciation whether Common as signed a joint deal between Warner and 'Ye's label or whether he has officially left G.O.O.D. Music.

Since singing to Mr. West's imprint in 2004, Common has released three albums. His label debut Be led him to new career heights, garnering him four Grammy nominations and selling over 800,000 copies.

Earlier this week, Common released an EP titled The Pursuit with his newly founded super-group Cocaine 80s. The group also consists of fellow Chicago Hip Hop mainstay and lontime collaborator No I.D., Steve Wyreman, Rob Kinelski, Kevin Randolph, James Fauntleroy and Makeba, among others.

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Rihanna, 50 Cent seek bone marrow for kid

By staff on June 6, 2011 11:57 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Singers Rihanna and 50 Cent have teamed up to help a struggling couple save their ailing baby daughter who is in dire need of bone marrow transplant.

One-year-old Ayelet Galena suffers from a rare life-threatening congenital disorder.

Rihanna and 50 Cent were so touched by the young girl's plight that they immediately signed up for a blood test to determine if they could be donors.

Both have also called on their fans to follow suit, reports dailystar.co.uk.

"Can you help me find a lifesaver for baby Ayelet and other patients? Get swabbed (tested) because maybe YOU can save a life!" Rihanna posted on microblogging site Twitter.

"Gossip Girl" actress Leighton Meester, rapper Pharrell Williams and rock band Linkin Park have also lent their star power to the campaign to save the little girl.

LRG Hip Hop Clothing Designer Jonas Bevacqua Found Dead

By staff on June 1, 2011 10:36 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Jonas Bevacqua was a college dropout and a DJ who had moved back into his parents' home when he met up with Robert Wright and created a street clothing company that resonated in Southern California and the nation. According to the Associated Press, Bevacqua and Wright "sketched out some of their earliest fashion ideas in his bedroom." The two went on to found Lifted Resesarch Group (LRG), a popular street clothing brand, in 1999, and the line enjoyed a rapid rise "as a major fashion force."

[Updated, 6:18 p.m.: A previous version of this post incorrectly identified Wright as a DJ instead of Bevacqua.]

On Tuesday, Bevacqua, 34, was found dead in his Laguna Beach home, according to authories in Orange County.

According to the AP: "Deeply influenced by Southern California's skateboard, surfing and hip hop culture, [Bevacqua] said he and Wright began making clothes that reflected their interests but that no one else seemed to be providing."

By 2006, LRG had annual sales of $150 million.

The Twittersphere was buzzing about Bevacqua on Tuesday:

"I just learned about the passing of a revolutionary mind," one fan tweeted. "RIP to Jonas Bevacqua the Co-Founder of LRG, You brought much swag to this world, rest in peace," said another.

Tarrus Riley's Love Scars Tackles Heartbreak

By staff on May 28, 2011 11:43 AM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Tarrus Riley's Love Scars Tackles Heartbreak

A failed relationship can in most cases cause severe heartbreak. That is the essence of Tarrus Riley's brand new single Love Scars which was produced by Roshaun 'Bay C' Clarke of Bombrush Records.

This is the third time that Riley has teamed up with Clarke. One of their previous collaborations yielded the thought provoking Shaka Zulu Pickney a few months ago.

Riley who is known for his healing and message music, said it was necessary for him to convey his thoughts on Love Scars. In a release to the media, Riley outlined his reasons.

"I felt it was important to tackle a subject of this nature. It is real because there are a lot of people walking around with different love scars. Sometimes relationships end on a bad note and it leaves emotional scars, so this song is real and relevant," said Riley.

Riley had previously tackled a similar subject matter on the single Start Anew which was well-received by the public three years ago.

"I am a man telling a woman not to cry because it hurts inside to see the tears fall. At the same time I am apologizing for any man who has done her wrong but I can fix it if given the chance," Riley explained the story behind Love Scars.

Continue reading Tarrus Riley's Love Scars Tackles Heartbreak.

Cherine reunites with Chuck Fenda on hot new duet - "Call On Me"

By staff on May 24, 2011 11:40 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Dancehall Soul Queen Cherine and Chuck Fenda "The Living Fire" have done it again. They are two of Jamaica's best talents and have teamed up to release a sizzling new hit single "Call On Me". The track is produced by Unga Notice for Desires Production and is poised to do very well in the coming months.

Cherine's sultry and soulful voice combined with Chuck Fenda's melodic tone gives "Call On Me" a unique sound that only these two could have created. "Call On Me" as the title suggests is a song that encourages lovers to rely on each other, and celebrates real love. The song is perfect for lovers.

Since their massive reggae hit "Coming Over", fans and supporters have been asking for another collaboration. According to Cherine "since our hit "Coming Over", we talked about doing another song together but we've both been really busy so it just took longer than we expected". Chuck Fenda added that "we had to respond to the people, the people in the streets a ask for another Fenda and Cherine tune so wi jus a give the people what them ask for". Both singers agreed that going in studio to record "Call On Me" was just majic and felt like they were continuing where they left off with "Coming Over". It seems like the hit-making chemistry of the two singers has not been lost as all the radio and sound system DJs as well a select group of fans who previewed the track last week are all very excited about its release.

"Call On me" will become available on iTunes in the coming weeks, and a music video is also in the pipeline. In the meantime fans can listen to "Call On Me" on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter or tune in to your favorite radio stations where rotation has already picked up, turning attention to the hot new track.

Cherine is currently blazing the airwaves with the Sly and Robbie produced hit "Rebel." The song done by Cherine and Danielle, two of the hottest females in the business is fast becoming an anthem for independent and 'honor-rebel' females who all have that edgy sexy side. "Rebel" recently charted at #1 on CVM TV's Hitlist and routinely appears on local video and online charts.