From VP Records:
Throughout his short lifetime, tragically curtailed at the age of 42, Dennis Brown was Jamaica's undisputed Number One vocalist. Bob Marley often named him as his favorite singer and referred to Dennis as 'The Crown Prince Of Reggae' and, sixteen years after his untimely death, Dennis Brown continues to exert a powerful influence on reggae music.
From Riddim-Don Media:
US based label Nature's Way Entertainment is gearing up to release Rasta Evolution, the sophomore album from reggae artiste King Mas.
Rasta Evolution features eighteen tracks, two of which are collaborations which feature singer Jemere Morgan and African entertainer AntoNeoSoul.
'Rasta Evolution is a project that we have been working on for the past three years on and off. We had little obstacles along the way but we continued to push because we believe in this album and the movement of positive conscious music', Garfield Cowan, CEO of Nature's Way Entertainment explained.
Cowan added '...King Mas definitely as a massage and a sound and we just want the whole world to give it a listen'.
The first single from Rasta Evolution is titled Ocean of Emotion. A video to accompany the song is to be released shortly.
Produced by label head Perfect Giddimani, Giddimani Records is proud to release this Hip Hop/Regae tune featuring Young Shanty and JahDan Blakkamore. Distribution by the Independent Distribution Collective
Check out the Re-lease of Augustus Pablo's legendary album, 'Original Rockers' at the LIVE listening party February 10th at Negril Village [Manhattan] and will be hosted by Pablo's daughter Isis Swaby.
Check out the latest release from Randy Valentine! The RVlution continues with his 4th release, 'Radio Music' - listen and download for Free via Soundcloud and the link below. Randy Valentine is a constant mainstay on Caribbean Dance Radio and is a star in the making!
from RandyValentine.com:
As some of you may know, we have been working hard over the past few months putting together RANDY VALENTINE‘s new mixtape “Radio Music” - which will be his 4th release...
This is what we believe will be achieved with this project on which he used a diverse range of classic rap instrumentals ranging from DR DRE‘s “Xxplosive” to DEAD PREZ‘s classic “Hip Hop”, PUFF DADDY‘s “Missing you” and many more…
“This project was Inspired by others and written solely to inspire another – It is a dedication to all my listeners… With hopes that it will become a daily “Chant for the Youths”. It carries the same energies as all my previous projects – This time we’re stepping forward into the 90′s Hip Hop Era Via my Global Radio Station Conscious FM 98.checkYourself.
same energy, same message just a different formula. This is what’s on my Radio. FullJoy the Experience.”
- Randy Valentine
Look out for Randy Valentine on the West Coast late July 2016!
We at Caribbean Dance Radio are excited to announce that in 2016, we are re-vamping our Guest Mix series!
We will have a Guest Mix every month hosted by DJs, MCs, and sound systems from around globe. The Guest Mix for January 2016 drops this weekend and will be available on SoundCloud iTunes and TuneIn, so stay connected and #logon
Friend of the show and friend inna real life Randy Valentine, in conjunction with Kheilstone Music, releases a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Sorry'. This reggae refix is bound to be heard on radio stations and dancehalls across the globe.
2016 sounds big for Hempress Sativa! The artiste is planning to finally release the anticipated full album, “UnconqueRebel”, with Conquering Lion Records.
Just before officially stepping into the next year, Sativa gives us the first song from this project titled “Rock It In A Dance”, which was inspired by the timeless Studio One hit “Nice Up The Party” by Papa Michigan and General Smiley.
-Reggaeville
Eesah & Silkki Wonda are part of the Zincfence Family known for it's star artist Chronixx. On January 1st, Eesah & Silkki Wonda released the full EP 'Lords of the Land' it is currently available in iTunes.
-Independent Distribution Collective, SF, USA
It was a big year on Caribbean Dance Radio playing the biggest riddims and 45s of the year plus showcasing my favorite foundation anthems
We put out 31 podcast episodes plus several bonus episodes, over 30 live broadcasts on KZFR 90.1FM plus locked down a prime time slot, we released the first official Caribbean Dance Radio mixtape, launched the website, and live shows all over California
We also had the privilege of being a media affliate for Reggae on the River, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Fyah on the Wata, Reggae in the Hills, Oroville Reggae Rock Jamfest, Country Cup Clash, and Dry Diggings to name a few.
Big up my team Jarreau Gilbert and Josh Gill and we are stoked to welcome KZFR and #chicostate colleague Sophie McGuirk into the fold
Look for us at all California reggae music festivals and on your radio, phone, and your computer.
Thank you for tuning in, vibing, dancing, and supporting not just Caribbean Dance Radio but the reggae movement as a whole with the singers, the selectors, the producers, and sound system culture.
Until the next time, take it one Riddim at a time
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