MontrealDancehallTV: April 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

VIDEO: KONSHENS - JAMAICAN DANCE

Konshens has released his latest video "Jamaican Dance". The video showcases people dancing all around the world to the eletro-dancehall Rhythm.

Montreal, April 26, 2012: This year, for its 9th edition, the Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF) team is particularly proud to celebrateJamaica’s 50 years of independence with some of the leading and most prolific ambassadors in the history of Reggae.

EVENT: REDEMPTION ALL WHITE THE DANCEHALL EDITION

Ladies make sure you get your outfit ready cause this Redemption will have the same HOT vibe as always. For this one we also pay special tribute to all mothers of Redemption so be ready. Redemption Returns Friday May 11th with the Redemption All White Dancehall Edition.

CONTEST:THE 2012 STYLUS AWARDS PRESENTED BY PIONNER DJ EXPERIENCE CONTEST WITH HIP HOP ARTIST MUGZ

The 2012 Stylus Awards Presented by Pioneer DJ Experience Contest with Hip Hop Artist muGz.

Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel, is scheduled to make an application for bail tomorrow, in the Clive Williams murder case.

CARRIBEAN CULTURAL THEATRE SALUTES LEONIE FORBES

NEW YORK: The vision of some of the Caribbean's most prolific filmmakers join in a New York City celebration of the illustrious career of legendary Jamaican actress, Leonie Forbes. Caribbean Classics - Leonie Forbes Film Fest features work from Lennie Little-White (Jamaica), Andrew Millington (Barbados), and Frances-Anne Solomon (Trinidad & Tobago), and takes place at Medgar Evers College on Saturday, May 5th 2012.

Toronto, ON; April 24, 2012 – Drake, Redman, Rick Ross, Big Sean, JRDN and Nicki Minaj are but a handful of artists guided by the Maestro Producers who are speaking at the 2012 It Starts With The DJ conference held in Toronto on May 26^th, 2012. The conference will feature keynote interviews with Wu-Tang member Raekwon and Toronto rising star rapper JD Era.

VIDEO OF THE DAY:YENDI AND CHINO HOW THEY MET

Former Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps and her boyfriend singer Daniel "Chino" McGregor elated fans when she announced, via her Facebook page, that the couple were expecting.

DANCEHALL recording artiste Mavado is to have a major role in Shottas 2 which began filming last Friday.The movie is the sequel to the 2002 urban classic Shottas, which starred Ky-Mani Marley, Carlton 'Spragga Benz' Grant and Munair Zacca.

NEW VIDEO: I-OCTANE "MY STORY"

I-Octane released his latest video "My Story. Produced by DJ Frass and directed by Scorpio 21, the song tackles the issues people are faced with, when trying to make ends meet.

Saturday, April 20^th Rickey D, The Wyland Brothers, Ricky Notnice and (Montreal Dancehall) presented an installment of You Got Jokes...this was by far one of the best attended and funnier shows in some time.

LADY SAW TO GUEST JUDGE ON MISSION CATWALK

AGSelectPR, Kingston, Saturday, April 21st 2012: Grammy Award-winning Dancehall diva Lady Saw will serve as a guest judge on episode five of Caribbean fashion designer reality series Mission Catwalk which airs Tuesday April 24th on Television Jamaica.

USAIN BOLT, PORTIA SIMPSON-MILLER MAKE TIME'S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

Time magazine has released it's annual 100 most influential people in the world, this year Jamaican track star Usain Bolt and Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller made the impressive list.

If filmmaker Kevin MacDonald has his way, a feature film on reggae star Peter Tosh could make it to the silver screen.Tosh, an original member of The Wailers, was gunned down at his home in September 1987.

EVENT:BEST OF THE BEST CONCERT 2012

CIROC presents the 6th annual Best Of The Best Concert, which returns to downtown Miami on Memorial Weekend.

ROMAIN RISES WITH NEW ALBUM

No longer just a rising star, reggae Romain Virgo says his growth and development into a recording artiste can be seen in his new album called The System.

JIMMY CLIFF KICKS OFF COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff wowed the crowd on Day 1 of the Coachella music festival .

Friday night, the "Voice Of the City" K103's Don Smooth celebrated his "Absolute Aries" birthday bash at V-Lounge. Montreal came out to party with the Street Sounds radio host for the festivities.

LOUIE RANKIN SPEAKS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF REGGAE MUSIC

Dancehall Reggae artist/actor Louie Rankin stopped by CJLO's More Fyah radio show and spoke to host Junior Vibes about his latest musical projects and what he's working on next.

"MARLEY" TO STREAM ON FACEBOOK WHILE IN THEATRES

NEW YORK — The Bob Marley documentary "Marley" will stream on Facebook simultaneously during its theatrical opening, a signal that social media may also play a role in shifting movie release windows.

COMMUNITY NEWS: BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTS 'PLAYWRIGHTS SHOWCASE'

Canada is filled with many cultures and insightful stories, often left untold. This April, Black Theatre Workshop wants to cultivate these tales with the Playwrights’ Development Showcase, a continuation of last year’s successful event “Since Mama Done Got off the Couch!”

Suffering from seizures, rapper Rick Rock had to cancel a scheduled performance in Guyana.

MONTREAL'S LITTLE THUNDER SOUND, STAR Q & KWITE SANE NOMINATED FOR STYLUS AWARD

Toronto, ON; April 10, 2012 – The 7^th annual Stylus Awards presented by Pioneer DJ is a stage for honouring, acknowledging, and supporting great Canadian musical talents from across the nation. This year, the event includes a long list on multi-talented artists, DJ’s, and producers who have been nominated by fans and industry leaders alike for a series of awards and well-deserved recognition.

Dancehall/Reggae singer Sham has been making waves with his latest hit "Wine" featuring his wife Miss O. The artist sat down with Tallawah Magazine, to talk about his musical journey, love for his family and what he's working next.

Sean Paul pledged his allegiance to dancehall, after facing harsh criticism from fans, for not representing the Jamaican culture or music.

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is scheduled to perform at the second staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in New on Sunday, July 22.

PARTIES: FASHION HAS NO LIMITS

Saturday night Dancehall Fashion star "Navor Star-Bwoy" celebrated his first annual "Fashion Has No Limits Black Tie Edition" birthday celebration at E.B. Club Lounge.