L3 MAGAZINE AUGUST 2012 EDITION

Team L3 is in festive Olympic spirits this month as we receive news and updates about Caribbean athletes competing at the world’s highest level of competition. We are pleased to bring our readers some of the best photos that capture the essence and the feel of the Olympics prior to the closing ceremony on Sunday August 12th, 2012.

NEW VIDEO: SAMPALOO-ROLL OUT & HOW DEM SUH BADMIND

Montreal's recording artist Sampaloo released his official music video for the record "Roll Out" & How Dem Suh Badmind.

EVENT:OTTAWA RHYTHM FESTIVAL

OTTAWA, July 13th, 2012 —The Ottawa Rhythm Festival committee is pleased to announce this year the Ottawa Rhythm Festival, a new music festival celebrating the best in Caribbean, Latin, and Soul music from around the world. In collaboration with the 50th anniversary of independence of Jamaica and Trinidad, the non-profit festival comes out of Ottawa with the spirit and flavour of the Islands.

EVENT: 9TH EDITION OF THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL

This past weekend Montreal celebrated the 9th Edition of the "Montreal International Reggae Festival" with special guest Cham, Christopher Martin, Romain Virgo, Tarrus Riley, Jimmy Cliff and many more.

EVENT: MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL

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

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: INDIE-ROOTZ RECORDS

Indie Rootz Records is founded and based in Montreal, Québec. Consisting of Producer Garnett “Bobby” Pottinger & co-Producer Brian Kotler in association with Miss Reeva Ann Proctor of YuhSeeYou Entertainment. Barely one year old and is already reaching out to the world.

BUJU BANTON REQUEST FOR NEW TRIAL DENIED

Reggae super star Buju Banton is now facing the prospect of having his 10-year prison sentence extended to 15 after a Federal judge yesterday rejected his request for a new trial.

SNAPSHOTS: CARIBANA 2012

Toronto celebrated the 45th year of Caribana on Lakeshore Blvd. Revelers dance up a storm.MontrealDancehall Mawga K was there to capture the spectacular day.

I-OCTANE HOSPITALIZED

Reggae superstar I-Octane was hospitalized following an asthma attack.

USAIN BOLT MOBBED BY FELLOW ATHLETES

 Usain Bolt is being mobbed by excited Olympians asking for autographs and photographs.

SNOOP DOGG RENAMES HIMSELF "SNOOP LION"

Rapper Snoop Dogg has found a new calling Reggae Music.The Hip Hop Veteran has changed his name to "Snoop Lion" ".

NEW VIDEO: NICKI MINAJ-POUND THE ALARM

Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj has released her latest video "Pound the Alarm" shot in Trinidad featuring Soca star Machel Montano.