tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26794838241416723292024-03-13T02:58:58.283-04:00MontrealDancehallTVMONTREAL'S PREMIERE DANCEHALLTV REGGAE WEBSITEmontrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.comBlogger342125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-54829793525836491082012-08-29T15:24:00.000-04:002012-08-29T15:24:39.695-04:00L3 MAGAZINE AUGUST 2012 EDITION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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
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‘Sparks’ Spence interviews No Maddz, a band from Jamaica, who is a
shining success for the world to see and hear. The group has been
together for years, has played and performed in multiple cities, and is
one of the few to say they are endorsed by major corporations. How they
achieved success, and their plans for the future is covered. Did we
mention the fact that they have an uncontrollable sense of humour?!</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heike
Dempster covered Jamaica’s premiere Reggae Festival, Sumfest, 2012.
Reporting on the performances, and including her impressions, Heike
gives us a full recap of one of the Caribbean’s best shows, and includes
photo highlights such as the Emperor, Shabba Ranks performing as well
as Lady Saw being officially crowned Dancehall Queen!</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today’s
music has moved far the ‘soul’ it once had until you meet and hear the
voice of, Leela James! L3’s Jennifer Menster sat down with the 2012 Soul
Goddess in California just before the release of her tribute album to
Etta James. Leela is fun, playful, few on words but oozing positive and
colourful energy that melts the most hardened of hearts. Having traveled
the world with her music, Leela is one trademark we are pleased to
present in our folds!</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We were on the scene in Japan for Lukie D
and Iakopo’s well received performance, hosted by Tokiyas Sound as well
as in Toronto for Caribana’s Junior Carnival hosted by Yorkgate Mall in
the Jane and Finch Community!</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rounding out the August edition, we
tell you why Spike Lee is experiencing a ‘spike’ in popularity, review
new music from Kafinal, and Hemphigher Productions as well as take a
look at bridesmaids dresses ladies can wear beyond a wedding. We give
you a few reasons to visit Washington DC as well as beauty tips that
include baking soda. All this plus Ms. August, Kristin, shot through the
camera lens of our Centrefold editor, Jerome ‘Neu Era’ Dupont. Read more</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">: </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://l3magazine.com/">L3magazine.com</a></span></b></span></div>
montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-80150931976965139402012-08-29T15:15:00.003-04:002012-08-29T15:28:42.997-04:00NEW VIDEO: SAMPALOO-ROLL OUT & HOW DEM SUH BADMIND<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="410" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PlXvzhoCeCE?feature=player_detailpage" width="640"></iframe>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Montreal's recording artist Sampaloo released his official music video for the record "Roll Out" & How Dem Suh Badmind.</span> montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-83646505012926853602012-08-29T15:08:00.000-04:002012-08-29T15:08:00.939-04:00EVENT:OTTAWA RHYTHM FESTIVAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Taking place at the legendary Twin Elm Rugby Park, this unique event and venue presents a multitude of entertainment options for each festival goer, including music, food, and family friendly sporting activities, with proceeds going to CHEO. This year's musical lineup aims to showcase the talents of the Caribbean and Latin America, featuring performances by Alison Hinds, Thrilla U, Junior Kelly, The Cuban Martinez Show, and Ras Lee, with more to be announced. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is an all ages event, encouraging audiences young and old to celebrate the culture and rhythms of the Caribbean. Sponsors, volunteers and vendors engagement are very much required and encouraged to help this event become a success. For more information, please refer to <b><span style="color: red;">http://rhythmfest.ca</span></b></span>montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-39480378458149059982012-08-21T19:23:00.001-04:002012-08-21T19:25:45.679-04:00EVENT: 9TH EDITION OF THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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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.<br />
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Continually embracing the motto “United Against Violence” and with an
unrelenting determination to unite nations through music, MIRF has
designed three days of stellar programming this summer. Included in the
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online at </span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">www.ticketpro.ca.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> For additional information, please visit</span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">
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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
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Specializing in Roots/Reggae & Rock fused riddims (Beats), it was a
real departure for us to create this Dancehall Reggae & Progressive
Rock” fused riddim. In tribute to an old classic Supertramp song called
“Lady”. We then decided that we would only ask “Ladies” to voice on it.
Finally the riddim landed the name “LadyLike” and then we went on to
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The Ladylike Compilation Album is to be released August 6th, 2012
coinciding with Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary. The album features some of
the most talented gospel, dancehall, R&B and reggae artists. Both
rising stars and veteran artists from Canada& around the world, truly
an international project! All songs focus on spiritual, positive vibes
as well as the enjoyable things of life.<br />
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We will be donating part of our proceeds made from the album sales
(including from iTunes) to the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North
(Jamaica) for the “City ofRefuge” children's home & basic school for
homeless children, located in Content Gap, St. Andrew. Our goal: to
help better provide improved rain water harvesting system, including
water storage tanks and automated water treatment facility.</div>
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This whole project was a very special experience for all of us. We never
dreamed that it would go so far and be so blessed. We must thank all
the artists who believed in us and did such amazing and beautiful
tracks. All of this couldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the help and
support of Rita Campbell (Montreal), Sandi Destonis -
Photographer/Journalist/ Publicist (Toronto), Lynn Proctor (Montreal) as
well as, Vincent “Pancho” Wright (Jamaica), TMD Records (UK), Nadine
“Princess” Gardener (Florida), Kaya Entertainment Group (Toronto) and
Trinity Studio (Montreal) and others. Thank you, Merci and Bless up!</div>
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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.</div>
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Judge James Moody yesterday denied Buju's request for a new trial and
argued that there was no need for one in light of an Atlanta Appeal
Court's ruling that there was sufficient evidence to convict the reggae
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"I plan on appealing again and will take this to the Supreme Court if I must," said Markus.</div>
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Internationally acclaimed Dancehall/Reggae superstar, <b>I-Octane</b> is recuperating in a Kingston-based hospital after falling ill last week.</div>
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A member of I-Octane’s team revealed on Monday that the prominent
singjay suffered an asthma attack on Thursday night. According to
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Doctors expect I-Octane to make a full recovery from this attack but
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Given his current health situation, I-Octane<b> </b>will be
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I-Octane last performed on Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest 2012</span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">in which he gave a typically rousing set.</span><b></b>montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-77435216402382230642012-08-01T10:59:00.002-04:002012-08-01T10:59:58.145-04:00USAIN BOLT MOBBED BY FELLOW ATHLETES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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LONDON, England — Global sprinting star Usain Bolt is now being
protected by four teammates on the Jamaican track and field squad at the
Olympic Games here as he is being mobbed by athletes from other
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Such is Bolt's popularity that ever since arriving in the Athletes'
Village on Thursday, the double world record holder in the 100m and 200m
events has had difficulty moving about in public.</div>
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However, according to team manager Ludlow 'Luddy' Watts, who described
Bolt as "the star of the entire Games", there are no immediate plans to
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"No, he is safe here and he does not mind, so we have no plans to move him," Watts told the Jamaica Observer yesterday.</div>
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The four teammates — discus thrower Jason Morgan, shot putter Dorian
Scott, 400m hurdler Leford Green and decathlete Maurice Smith — have had
to be performing bodyguard duties for Bolt, and according to Morgan,
the de facto security chief, "The (team) management says they are happy
to have us here."</div>
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Bolt was seen on television monitors taking photographs with fellow
Olympians and signing autographs on the infield during the parade of
teams at the Opening Ceremony.</div>
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The Sunday Observer later learnt that he had to be escorted by his
teammates through a throng of athletes to get back to the Athletes'
Village at the end of the ceremony on Friday night.</div>
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Watts said athletes from the team directly in front and behind the
Jamaican delegation in the parade — Italy and Japan, respectively —
started asking for photo ops and autographs almost as soon as they got
off the track. He added that security personnel and volunteers were also
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Bolt was not the only big-name athlete in the ceremony as the American
basketball team with superstars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James as well as
several high-profile tennis players and swimmers were also there.</div>
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Watts told the Sunday Observer that when the Jamaican team was about to
leave the village for the main stadium, which is in walking distance, a
number of athletes descended on Bolt, "as if they were waiting for him
to come out".</div>
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Bolt, who trained in seclusion in Birmingham before coming to London on
Thursday with his track and field team members, appeared at a Jamaica
Olympic Association/Puma press conference later that day and said he has
not had the chance to see much of the Athletes' Village — "just the
dining room" — but chances are he won't get to see much, given the
demand on his time by other athletes.</div>
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Rapper Snoop Dogg has found a new calling Reggae Music.The Hip Hop Veteran has changed his name to "Snoop Lion" ".</div>
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Snoop Dogg
has been around just as long as anyone can remember, but he isn't
around anymore. As of July 31, 2012, he will no longer be known as Snoop Dogg and has been renamed Snoop Lion. He also states that after a recent trip to Jamaica, he has embraced reggae and is actually Bob Marley reincarnated.</div>
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During a press conference in New York on Monday, July 30, 2012, Snoop
spoke on being "born again" during his February trip to Jamaica, and he
now wants to make music that everyone can listen to including "kids and
grandparents."</div>
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<i>"I didn't know that until I went to the temple, where the High Priest asked me what my name was, and I said, 'Snoop Dogg.'
And he looked me in my eyes and said, 'No more. You are the light; you
are the lion.' From that moment on, it's like I had started to
understand why I was there," he explained at the press conference."</i></blockquote>
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Snoop was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., but has always been known as Snoop Dogg while in the music industry. Changing his name to Snoop Lion came with the epiphany and the whole idea and dream of changing his style of music. He says he is simply tired of rap.<br />
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<i>"I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated," Lion said. "I feel I have always been a Rastafari. I just didn't have my third eye open, but it's wide open right now."</i></blockquote>
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His first single will be titled "La La La," and Snoop Lion
knows that he has come a long way in the music industry and that the
reggae sound will be brand new for him. He's simply hoping that not only
will new listeners like it, but that his current listeners appreciate
it too.</div>
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Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj has released her latest video "Pound the Alarm" shot in Trinidad featuring Soca star Machel Montano.</div>montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-21875032666797374702012-07-24T13:02:00.000-04:002012-07-24T13:02:14.068-04:00CHRISTOPHER MARTIN LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 9TH ANNUAL MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Exploding
into the hearts of fans worldwide in 2005, Christopher Martin has
consistently been playing on radio for the past XX years, and now
performs live for his fans in Montreal at the 9 th Annual Montreal
International Reggae Festival!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Getting his
start in 2005 by competing in the Digicel Rising Starts Competition, it
didn’t take long for Jamaica to realize one of its hidden gems, and by
extension, the world discovered too! Working with producers such as
Robert Livingston at Big Yard Music Group, Donovan Germaine at Penthouse
Records and Shane C. Brown at Jukeboxx Productions, Chris’s work ethic
helped to develop his lengthy and extensive catalog which is played by
fans young and mature.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Successfully
performing Reggae, Dancehall and Island Pop, Martin has racked up hits
such as “Jamaican Girls,” “Take My Wings” and “Stay Faithful.” With his
2012 international anthem “Cheaters Prayer” Martins fans want to sing
the song with him which MIRF organizers have gladly coordinated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For the 9th
Annual Montreal International Reggae Festival, Christopher Martin
welcomes you to take in his performance at the Old Port. How many
thousands of ladies will be screaming for the young star. Come out to
see and hear for yourself!</span><br />
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Dancehall star Glendale "Busy Signal" Gordon plead guilty to failure to appear in court.</div>
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Busy Signal, a popular Jamaican DJ, who admitted he left the
United States 10 years ago before his scheduled trial on drug charges,
pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of failure to appear in court.</div>
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Busy,
whose real name is Glendale Goshia Gordon, could face between 12 to 18
months in prison and a fine of $3,000 to $30,000 under sentencing
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His attorney, Bill Mauzy, told The
Associated Press he'd ask for a sentence of time served. Assistant US
Attorney Andrew Dunne declined to say how much time prosecutors would
seek. A sentencing date has not been set.</div>
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Gordon, 33, was charged
in February 2002 with two counts related to cocaine trafficking, which
carried a sentence of at least 15 years in prison. He fled the US before
his trial was to begin in Minnesota and a warrant was issued for his
arrest. He has been a fugitive for the past decade.</div>
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"You knew you
should appear, and you didn't," US District judge Donovan Frank said
while asking Gordon a series of questions yesterday.</div>
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"<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yes, Your Honour," Gordon replied.</span><br />
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Gordon was detained by
authorities in London in May and accused of travelling with false
documents, including a passport that listed a different name. He
returned to Kingston, Jamaica, and was arrested at the airport.</div>
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Waived extradition</div>
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Gordon
waived his right to an extradition hearing on the charge of failure to
appear in court. Mauzy said the extradition process was limited to that
count alone.<br />
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Because of that, Dunne said, while the cocaine
charges still exist, they were not a part of this process. The United
States doesn't have jurisdiction to prosecute Gordon on those counts at
this time.<br />
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Frank said once Gordon serves his sentence, he'll be
given 45 days to return to Jamaica. If he remains in the US after that,
he could be arrested on the drug charges.</div>
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Busy Signal is best known for dancehall tracks Step Out and These Are the Days<b>.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">According to a recent AP review, his latest album, </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reggae Music Again</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">,
is a contrast from his reputation as a hardcore dancehall DJ and pays
homage to his Jamaican roots with songs of love, hope and liberation.</span><br />
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Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Côte-des-Neiges and the Jamaican Canadian
Community Women’s League of Montreal Inc. proudly presents the
Monnaie-Money Financial Literacy Video Contest.</span></span><br />
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Participants
will be invited individually or as a team to submit a video on the theme
of financial literacy. The video must be at least 2 minutes and a
maximum of 3 minutes. The concept must be clear and represent a
situation in regards to financial literacy and personal finance.
Participants will have the freedom to choose their own style. It can be
comedy, satirical or very serious. Originality will be one of the
criteria that will be judged upon. The youth participating must be
between 12 and 35 years old and must be residents of Quebec.<br />
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Prizes offered will include an I Pad 3 and a cash prize, Laptop
computer, video camera, digital camera and gift cards. The contest will
end on October 26, 2012. Winners will be announced on November 14, 2012
during Financial Literacy Month.<br />
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This activity is
made possible with support from the Autorité des marches financiers
Education and Good Governance Fund (EGGF), TD Financial Literacy Grant
Fund, the Borough of Côte-des-Neiges- Notre Dame de Grâce, J. Armand
Bombardier Foundation, Foundation of Greater Montreal-Adèle Bloch Bauer
Fund II, Telus Community Investment Montreal, Standard Life and
Insta-Chèques Consumer Education<br />
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For more information visit <a href="http://www.monnaiemoney.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.monnaiemoney.com</a> Mr. Brian Smith, Project Coordinator, 514-342-5678 ext #228514-817-3941 ou 514-486-5704montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-36181409494278065892012-07-19T11:52:00.002-04:002012-07-19T11:52:42.203-04:00JUNIOR KELLY TOPS THE CHARTS WITH HIT SINGLE "BEEN THERE".<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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Junior Kelly scores # 1 with the hit single “<i>Been There</i>” After 15 weeks
on the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 25 Reggae Singles Chart, singer
Junior Kelly has convincingly captured the number one slot with the
gripping, reality-laced single, “<i>Been There”</i>. </div>
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Chart-watchers had early
predicted that “<i>Been There</i>” would have enjoyed exciting chart success,
noting that there was a strong possibility of it taking over the pole
position. Well, it’s ‘Mission Accomplished’. They are now eyeing the
song’s progress on the long-running New York Reggae Singles Chart, where
it now sits in the number 6 spot and is steadily making upward
movements. Kelly has also dominated the popular Stampede Street Chart,
where he has been singled out as ‘Artiste of the Week’.</div>
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On the Broadleaf riddim, produced by Big Bomb Entertainment, “<i>Been
There</i>” adds to Junior Kelly’s list of songs which have impacted in a
huge way. Among them are the “<i>Sunshine</i>,” “<i>Boom Draw</i>”, “<i>Hungry Days</i>,”
<i>Missing You</i> (with Bar-bee)”, “<i>Receive”</i> and the blockbuster, breakout
single, “<i>Love So Nice”</i>, which spent a record 15 weeks at number one.<br />
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The single, which was driven by the music video, is currently getting
good rotation across the globe and Kelly himself has been busy on the
promotional trail, ensuring that “<i>Been There</i>” forms part of his live
set.</div>
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He explained that the initial response to the song was so
overwhelming that he did the music video ahead of schedule. The video,
which has a simple and effective storyboard, sees Kelly playing the role
of a taximan, as he belts out the lyrics to the song.</div>
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<i>“I give thanks to all those who worked assiduously to make this single
number one. Naturally, it’s a good feeling when fans endorse your music
and it gives me the encouragement to continue along this path,”</i> the
conscious Rastafarian commented.</div>
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Junior Kelly, who has been enjoying a strong season of success, both
in Jamaica and overseas, has easily reclaimed his space in the US market
after an hiatus. His performance in Brooklyn at the Rose Garden on July
8 was so powerful that he was immediately booked for a second show to
be held at the Village, NY on Sunday, July 22. Kelly gave a masterful
performance at the Bayfront Reggae Festival, Minnesota, last Saturday,
alongside Jamaican artistes Ce’cile, Anthony B and Gramps Morgan. </div>
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Fans will be treated to another side of Junior Kelly on Sunday, July
29, at Weaver High School, Hartford Connecticut. He will be
participating in the annual Celebrity Soccer Games, an event which he is
quite enthusiastic about. </div>
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Junior Kelly has been in the business of making uplifting and
empowering reggae music for more than 25 years. Beginning his career
during Dancehall’s ‘rude boy’ era in the late ’80s, Kelly’s inspiring
messages have always made him a standout artist within Jamaica’s heavily
populated entertainment scene. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">His breakthrough single “<i>Love So Nice</i>” established him as a bonafide
star in 2000. His commanding juxtaposition of precisely timed, deejayed
rhymes and melodic singing, coupled with his vivid storytelling
abilities, took the song to #1 on the Jamaican charts. The album <i>“Love
So Nice</i>”, released in 2001, also spawned the well-received singles which
brought him recognition throughout the Caribbean, North America, and
Europe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ranked
in the top 50 on Reverb Nations top 50 chart, fans have declared Agent
Sasco as one of the top artists they want to see perform at the 9th
Annual Montreal International Reggae Festival. Songs such as “Idiot
Ting,” “Step Pon Dem” and “Idiot Ting” as well as recent hits “Nuh Jus A
Come” produced by Bobby Digital have added to the artists longevity in
the business.<br /><br />Getting his start in High School, Agent Sasco,
accompanied by his class mates, hit the cafeteria during lunch break
where the class mates would build the riddim, and Sasco, with his clever
lyrics, ‘assassinating’ his lyrical opponents, thus earning the title
Assassin. He earned the attention of Dancehall veteran Sparagga Benz,
and became Spragga’s protégé where he went on to impress and earn the
respect of the Dancehall fraternity.</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />For the 9th Annual Montreal
International Reggae Festival, Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco welcomes you
to take in his performance at the Old Port. Will the artist take
lyrical aim and DJ what’s on his mind?! Come out to the Festival to find
out!</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />For more information on the Montreal International Reggae Festival, and to reserve tickets visit </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><a href="http://www.montrealreggaefest.com/"><span>www.MontrealReggaeFest.com</span></a><span>.</span></i></b></span></div>montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-13467336055747408172012-07-16T18:55:00.000-04:002012-07-16T19:19:23.852-04:00EVENT: URBAN LEGENDS OF TOMORROW COMEDY SHOW FRIDAY JULY 27TH 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Montreal came out to Jean Drapeau Parc to celebrate Jamaica day. Presented by the Jamaican Association of Montreal, this year celebration included special invited guest Reggae artist Eric Donaldson.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">MadVibezRadio representing and showing Love to pioneer Eric Donaldson.The weather was beautiful, plenty of good food and positive energy. Cheers on your 50th Anniversary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This month’s
edition of the popular online magazine features the musical mastery of
Don Corleon. Interviewed by Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence, Don opens up
about his music, in particular the recording process which some find
grueling but the industry deems perfection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Though he is
the man behind several of Jamaica’s largest musical releases Don remains
a very private producer so this rare glimpse into his inner workings is
much appreciated and a read that his millions of fans around the world
will appreciate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">R&B is one
of America’s most beloved forms of musical expression. L3 spoke to Karyn
White whose classic 1990’s hit, “Super Woman” is a mainstay on radio
still to this day. With the release of her new album Carpe Diem (Seize
the Day), L3 learned that Karyn’s message in music has been adapted to
the times, complimenting her status as a classic R&B vocalist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Karyn is
energetic, funky and so full of life that her personality will infect
you! Catch every word from the fabulous artist and find out why she’s
been away for 20 years….</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Toronto’s Susie
McLean has a voice that is the calm after a thunderous storm! Our
Jennifer Menster caught up with the Jazz vocalist after her performance
and feature at the 2012 staging of the Toronto International Music
Summit where Susie wowed industry executives and fans alike with her
soulful and tickilishly playful voice. All Jazz lovers will appreciate
Susie and her take on life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Mission Catwalk
has just crowned their 2012 winner who is the absolutely talented
Gregory Williams. The young designer had the staying power to endure the
competition, and now, has the chance to head to London Fashion Week
2012, and will work with esteemed Trinidad & Tobago Master Savile
Row Tailor Andrew Ramroop. We have the exclusive details about Gregory’s
win, and his highlight reel of his designs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cedella Marley,
daughter of Bob Marley continues to keep her Father’s legacy alive
while firmly establishing her undeniable talent and eye for Fashion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Designing the
2012 Olympic gear for Team Jamaica, Cedella takes Jamaica’s National
pride to needle and fabric as she conveys the essence, might and
resilience of the countries’ elite competitors. You will definitely
enjoy the photo spread which includes top Olympian, Usain Bolt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Dancehall
artist Patra has been busy as of late with her fans buzzing about her
return. We asked her how it feels to have such an outpouring of love.
Her surprise answer and more is enclosed.</span><br />
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the musical element, L3 reviews the new album from Courtney John, Delly
Ranx, Kardinal Offishall and the Mind Change riddim produced by Inspired
Music. Our Centrefold editor, Jerome Dupont highlights the beauty of
Sabrena, while our travel editor explores the worlds’ top 10 smallest
cities. Natasha Thomas, our Caribbean Affairs editor, keeps us current
on the Caribbean’s top artists which is detailed in her charts</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.Read More at </span><a href="http://l3magazine.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">l3magazine.com</a></span></span></div>montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-39681909086540506302012-07-09T13:58:00.000-04:002012-07-09T14:54:25.165-04:00EVENT:CARIFIESTA 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On Saturday, Montreal celebrated the 37th annual Carifiesta parade presented by the Caribbean Cultural Festivities Association. Hosted by Global correspondent Zeeta Maharaj, the parade began at the corner of Guy and René-Levesque Boulevard and ended at Phillips Square.</span><br />
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Carifiesta 2012 was a wonderful celebration and a fun way to kick off the Summer, till next year.</div>
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It is Riley's first time on a major festival in Montreal and he says he is looking forward to thrilling the fans.
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Jimmy Cliff, Assassin, Cham, Popcaan, Christopher Martin, Konshens, and Khago are also on the festival's roster.
Riley is scheduled to perform on August 19, the festival's final day.
Riley was invited to the launch of the festival on June 21 at the EB Club Lounge in Montreal. </span><br />
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Publicist for the festival Janice Dayle said Riley was invited to participate in the launch because of his overwhelming popularity in Montreal.
"Tarrus is one of the artistes recognised right across the board, hence the reason why we invited him to the launch and to be on the festival", said Dayle.
Dayle pointed out that the festival has been embraced by Caribbean nationals and Canadians alike.
"The Caribbean community has embraced the festival in a huge way. It is the biggest reggae festival in Montreal", she explained.
According to Dayle, the festival attracts between 5,000 to 8,000 patrons each year.
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Superstar Rihanna graces the cover the August 2012 issue of <a class="kLink" href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/" id="KonaLink0" style="color: red; font-family: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;">HARPER'S </span><span class="kLink" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;">BAZAAR</span></span></a>. The Bajan beauty discusses her Career, Love Life and what she's working on next.The issue hits newsstands on Tuesday, July 17.montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-22832594948687667512012-07-04T10:33:00.000-04:002012-07-04T10:45:36.695-04:00COMMUNITY NEWS: JAMAICA DAY FESTIVAL AT PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU SATURDAY JULY 7TH, 2012.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For close to 30 years, Montreal's very own Jamaica Day has made its
home in the modest confines of Van Horne Park, where, for one day every
summer, all corners of the Jamaican community converge for good food,
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landmark on the island of Montreal. On Saturday July 7th, 2012 at Parc
Jean Drapeau at St Helene's Island, Jamaicans and Canadians of all
stripes will join to to celebrate Jamaica - its culture and people. For more info </span><i style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://www.jam-montreal.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jam-Montreal.com</a></b></i></div>montrealdancehallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838363836006868109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679483824141672329.post-71511075474261328452012-07-03T14:13:00.000-04:002012-07-03T21:39:48.898-04:00BEHIND THE CUT CARNIVAL EDITION: 7 QUESTIONS WITH MONTREAL PROMOTER LEDON ANTHONY G<div style="color: red; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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Attend the hottest parties in Montreal and you will definitely find one man is always on the scene: Ledon Anthony G . He warmly greets you with a smile and then gets straight down to business. As the former marketing director for Club Nuvo, he is also the other half of Montreal's leading Soca/Dancehall sound "Energy Squad". Countlessly working on projects, he has been busing working with CCFA, promoting this weekend upcoming Carifiesta celebration <i>Montreal Dancehall TV</i> caught with Mr."Anthony G".</div>
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The Carifiesta Parade is a way and the only way to celebrate our Caribbean Background and culture here in North America Carifiesta Celebrates unity of many Caribbean Island "Many Island one people" as I like to label it .</div>
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Two years ago there was no Carifiesta Parade and that was a Huge downfall that leads up to now in 2012 why the organizers are suffering to push it "Back to Life". I can say this year the excitement is there more than last year, but we need the community to get involve by supporting the only Caribbean parade that we have here in Montreal,Quebec. As the old saying goes "Its takes a whole village to raise a child" well its the same for the Carifiesta event its takes the Community to put it back to life. </div>
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<b>3) What do you think of the of the music scene in Soca/Reggae scene 2012? What’s your favorite tune this season?</b><br />
<b> </b><span style="color: black;">I<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> love this question reason being this year I have seen the Caribbean Music scene growing rapidly both Soca & Reggae, they have went on a world wide urban stream. But most amazingly this year Soca went to the next level of sound like Urban House Music with the Soca/Calypso flavor which is call "ISLAND POP" ... I love it!
My favorite song on the reggae side for this year will be </span></span><i style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cheaters Paradise </i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">by Christopher Martin" and in Soca its </span><i style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bottle Of Rum</i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> by Machel Mantan which is my songs I listen to every morning as I wake up LOL. </span></div>
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Oh my what a question, there are so many things I'm looking forward to, but I am more excited to see how sexy my mas band "<i>Carnival Freaks Mas Band</i>" will look on the road.That's the only thing that's on my mind for this year.</div>
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Well both and at the same time working, as you may know I am a Band leader now this year marked the 2nd year of putting a parade truck on the road for Carifiesta by the name of "<i>Carnival Freaks Mas Band</i>".</div>
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Another Great & Amazing question, YES! I strongly believe with an event like Carnival/Carifiesta to me its like a day that we remember of our Caribbean History. I have known people who have been born here in North America and just cant wait till Carnival day to embrace their mother land with a flag of the country.
But today I have seen it getting worse & worse everyday cause kids/teenagers today with a Caribbean back ground listen more to Hip Hop than soca or Calypso even steel pan and that's a huge loss. The parents are to blame for that because I remember growing up in the Caribbean but even when I came here to Montreal in 1998 my mom and the family will still play Soca & Calypso in the house. They would take my sister and I to community events so for me I'm grateful for that cause I believe if it was not for that maybe just maybe Hip Hop would have grab my mind too. But I have been very open minded from I was a little boy and thats why music and entertainment were always my joy. </div>
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Well For the Carnival Season I'm focusing on "<i>Carnival Freaks</i>" cause after Montreal is done people can still come register with us. We've also team up with a Toronto band by the name of "<i>Black Sage Carnival Mas Band</i>" so we will play in Toronto for Caribana on Saturday August 4th. If anyone would like to come see our costumes they can visit our mas camp at 5112 Sherbrooke Street West 2 minutes from Vendome Metro or contact us at (647)-821-4522
Also on Carnival Friday July 6th I have teamed up with a group of Montreal Promoters for the Original J'OUVERT FETE for 2012 @ Vlounge 662 90th ave ville LaSalle
its is an ARMY/CAMOUFLAGE Concept & we are partying J'Ouvert Style as we have buses coming in from Toronto, who is coming to party with us & play Mas with "Carnival Freak" for 2012.Thank you and I hope to see everyone at Carifiesta.<br />
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The 37th annual Carifiesta parade is happening this Saturday, July 7, 2012 at noon<b>,</b> starting at the corner of René-Lévesque and Guy. For more info <b><a href="http://www.carifiesta.com/" style="color: red;">Carifiesta.com</a></b><br />
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