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XYCLONE PRESENTS BRIGHT COLORS AND DARK SHADES ON FRIDAY MAY 24TH, 2013 - VENUE T.B.A. (DC-MD-VA)

2013-05-23T19:10:00.000-04:00

WASHINGTON DC nuh good again!!! Xyclone aka Mr. Back Pocket Rag is at it again with a ting called "BRIGHT COLORS AND DARK SHADES." The official Memorial Day Weekend kickoff goes down tomorrow, Friday May 24. Keep your eyes and ears open for details on the exclusive venue. Everybody a seh Bright Colors and Dark Shades so make sure you're ready for the spot light. Red

SUGAR MINOTT DAY TRIBUTE - MAY 25TH, 2013 @ 1 ROBERT CRESENT, (YOUTHMAN PROMOTION HQ)

2013-05-21T01:54:00.000-04:00

From: Minott Movements For Immediate Release SUGAR MINOTT DAY TRIBUTE, MAY 25, 2013 Kingston, Jamaica - Sugar Minott Day Tribute is set for May 25, 2013. This year's event is brought to you by Minott Movements Production in association with Black Roots Production at Robert Crescent (off Beechwood Avenue) in Kingston, Jamaica to celebrate the "Earthstrong" (Birthday) of the Godfather of

AUDIENCE MEMBER HAULS GLASS BOTTLE AT TOOTS FROM 'TOOTS & THE MAYTALS' LEAVING HIM INJURED AND HOSPITALIZED

2013-05-19T14:57:00.001-04:00

By: EmpressDoms The leading vocalist from the famous reggae band, Toots & The Maytals was injured and sent to a local hospital after being hit by an empty glass bottle that was hurled on stage during his performance in Richmond, Virginia. Yesterday on May 18th, Frederick "Toots" Hibbert was performing at the Dominion Riverrock Outdoor Sports and Music Festival when an unidentified 19 year

KONSHENS AND RAINE SEVILLE INTRODUCES THE "SEKKLE DUNG BODY COMPETITION"

2013-05-16T09:00:00.000-04:00

By: Ms Mona Dancehall superstar Konshens is producing a digital modeling competition entitled "Sekkle Dung Body." Konshens boasts about the woman with the sekkle dung, tan inna di yaad body in his collaboration with Raine Seville titled 'Sekkle Dung,' now they are looking for her. The winner will receive a complimentary photo shoot courtesy of DancehallRadar.com, a gift certificate

PLAYLIST: GYPTIAN - NON STOP [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

2013-05-15T13:40:00.000-04:00

By: Ms Mona When I first heard Gyptian's 'Serious Times' I knew he was something special, but I also pegged him as a very conscious Reggae artist. However, he is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in Dancehall with such songs as 'Whine' and 'Til A Mawning.' He does it again with 'Non Stop,' a tune that has every girl running to the dance floor. Check out the official video.

JAMAICAN CHEF ENTERS PSY's CHEF COMPETITION

2013-05-14T13:48:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms Korean Pop sensation, Psy changed the way people listened to music when he released his hit single, "Gangnam Style". Now he may be changing the way you eat! He recently launched a chef competition where the goal is to "Mix It Up". Combining flavors, cultures and ideas to create a tasty one-of-a-kind fusion meal. One lucky winner will take on the role as Psy's personal chef

PLAYLIST: QQ FEAT. VENOMOUS - ONE DROP [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

2013-05-14T12:19:00.000-04:00

By: Ms Mona QQ introduces a new dance to the people called the 'One Drop' in his new song sharing the same name. This is a Stashment production featuring a new artist by the name of Venomus. The song showcases QQ's uncanny ability to drive the ladies to dance. In order to do the 'One Drop' one must bend over, back and legs must remain straight, then one is to shake the rear and stomp

UPCOMING EVENT: SUGAR MINOTT DAY TRIBUTE ON AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY - MAY 25TH @ YOUTHMAN PROMOTION HQ (KINGSTON, JA)

2013-05-14T04:00:00.000-04:00

BUGLE TALKS ABOUT EX-GF RAINE SEVILLE, HER EXPLICIT PHOTOS WITH KONSHENS AND DROPS NEW VIDEO FOR "NUH COMPATIBLE"

2013-05-13T10:29:00.000-04:00

By: Ms Mona Who knew that Bugle and Raine Seville were once an item and shared a child together? I didn't! Since the release of the promotional pictures for 'Sekkle Dung' by Konshens and Raine Seville there have been quite a bit of shade thrown her way and I just did not understand why. It seemed like so many had something to say about the pictures and I just chalked it up to hate. I

PLAYLIST: MACKA DIAMOND - DYE DYE [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

2013-05-13T05:00:00.000-04:00

Gwaaaan yah Macka Diamond! Right after dropping her hit single, "40 and Fabulous" she still a tek it to dem with her newest release, "Dye Dye". The song shot and the video shottttteeeerr! LOL Dat mek sense? Anybody who don't rate this song & video sick in dem head. Macka Diamond is holding 2013 to a different set of standards and I love it! According to a recent interview Macka Diamond

PHOTO CONTEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GIVEAWAY: TWO GUEST PASSES TO "BRIGHT COLORS & DARK SHADES" - (DMV) - MAY 24TH, 2013

2013-05-10T16:31:00.000-04:00

Big up to Xyclone aka Mr Back Pocket Rag who is kicking off Memorial Day Weekend in the DMV. May 24 is all about BRIGHT COLORS and DARK SHADES. Big party a gwaan featuring ZJ DYMOND straight from Jamaica. Ricky Platinum, Zan Kartel, Luda Di Star Gallis, Jiggy Huncks, Half Krazy, & DJ Hypa Rich will all be in the building. Big up to special guest, PETER BLACKS. Man seh, "

EP DOWNLOAD: KABAKA PYRAMID - REBEL MUSIC EP

2013-05-10T14:28:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms I'm listening to REBEL MUSIC, the right way. This is a really good EP; I'm actually surprised that it's being released as a free download. Big up to Kabaka Pyramid for providing us with quality music. Once you get to the last track of this EP, it will leave you wanting more. It's your choice to either put it on repeat or click around on his bandcamp page to see

PLAYLIST: BOUNTY KILLER - HIRE DI KILLA (BAD INTRO RELOADED RIDDIM)

2013-05-10T11:30:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms Bounty Killer?! Where have you been hiding? What the hell!! Lawd, mi head a hot me. "Rodney Pryce mi name, I am a walking maca tree?!" Yes, me want hire di killa after that. All I'm saying is 2013 is one hell of a year. I feel like I'm hearing the best reggae music I've heard in years! With tunes like Spragga Benz in "Informer", Shaggy & Beres Hammond in "Fight

UPCOMING EVENT: DENROY MORGAN'S BIRTHDAY BASH AND THE RELEASE OF HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE "I'LL RISE TO FIGHT AGAIN" - MAY 13TH @ SOBS (NYC)

2013-05-09T12:20:00.001-04:00

PLAYLIST: I WAYNE FT. KEE KEE CAPONE - "DANGER" (SEEK OUT RIDDIM)

2013-05-08T13:57:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms I Wayne has such a unique voice; so distinct and pure. This tune, also on the Seek Out Riddim is a winner. Pay attention to the unofficial video, it's definitely an eye opener and goes with the lyrics perfectly. Be careful friends, we live in a crazy world.

DANCEHALL COMEDY: TWINS OF TWINS PRESENTS "STIR IT UP - VOLUME 10" (LOCKED UP A YAAAD)

2013-05-07T16:38:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms Twins of Twins are back at it again with their recent release of "Stir It Up: Vol. 10" (Locked Up A Yaaad), the comedic audio movie. Not only is it funny but it puts your imagination to work. When you sit here listening to this audio movie and you can actually see the movie playing in your mind. Just chill back and enjoy, ghetto youth style.

PLAYLIST: SHAGGY AND BERES HAMMOND - FIGHT THE FEELING

2013-05-07T15:13:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms Big up to DJ Stranger for already playing big tunes like this one in the dance. I was hype when I first heard it and completely shocked when I heard it being played at a party. Ooooh what a pleasant surprise. Beres Hammond and Shaggy are both quality artists so when you have them working on a production together you expect nothing but the very best; And they delivered!

KABAKA PYRAMID IS #1 ON BILLBOARDS "NEXT BIG SOUND" CHART

2013-05-06T16:33:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms I remember when one of my facebook friends predicted that Kabaka Pyramid would be the next reggae sensation to break. I couldn't help but agree because it's only a matter of time before true talent is acknowledged and so said, so done. The announcement was recently made that Kabaka Pyramid is sitting comfortably on the number one spot of the highly acclaimed Billboard

PLAYLIST: FYAKIN - "ON AND ON" (SEEK OUT RIDDIM)

2013-05-06T14:22:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms I always knew there was something I liked about Fyakin. Thinking back to tunes like "Wanting You" and "Trumpet Sound" ... I already knew he had some lyrics on him, but it wasn't until I heard this new tune on the seek out riddim that sealed the deal. He is officially on my watch list. The seek out riddim presented by Aleada Records features quite a few artists -- I Wayne,

PLAYLIST: AMLAK - "BE FREE" AND "SOLID AS A ROCK" [VIRAL VIDEO]

2013-05-03T14:00:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms Right now it's all about the rise of the roots and culture artists. With the emergence of artists like Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, and Jah 9, Amlak is right up to speed and knows how to stay there. If you follow his fanpage you will see that Amlak is full of positive vibes and is very interactive with his supporters; from his prophetic quotes to his bursts

UPCOMING EVENT: BRIGHT COLORS & DARK SHADES - THE OFFICIAL MEMORIAL DAY WKND KICKOFF (DMV) - MAY 24TH, 2013

2013-05-03T11:41:00.000-04:00

EVENT COVERAGE: HOT 97 PRESENTS, "WHO's NEXT?" FT. I OCTANE, CHRIS MARTIN AND DING DONG - LIVE AT SOB's (APRIL 24, 2013) [PICS AND FOOTAGE INSIDE!]

2013-05-01T15:44:00.000-04:00

I OCTANE CHRIS MARTIN - DING DONG SOB's is doing a great job of featuring some of the best dancehall and reggae events in the New York City area. Over the past few weeks I've been able to see quite a few cool performances and if you check out their calendar of events, there's still so much more to come. Last week I Octane, Chris Martin, Ding Dong, RSNY and Nature came out to perform

PLAYLIST: AIDONIA - MY LIFE HAPPY

2013-05-01T14:13:00.001-04:00

By: EmpressDoms This song dangerousssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!

DANCEHALL IS ALIVE AND WELL

2013-05-01T13:29:00.000-04:00

By: Bulla Greetings, this week I went to my first Uptown Mondays party and let me tell you, dancehall and reggae music is alive and well. This came to my attention in a series of what I would call "typical dancehall activity." First, I paid close attention to selector Boom Boom as he started the night off with a series of culture tunes that had people moving including myself especially

PLAYLIST: CHARLY BLACK AND J CAPRI - WHINE AND KOTCH [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

2013-05-01T12:13:00.000-04:00

By: EmpressDoms "Me like fi BRACE PON IT and mi like fi BACK IT UP!!" Raeeeee, dis tune maaadd!! Charly Black is good at making songs like this. I've never heard of J Capri before this but I just love how she bursts onto the scene full of pizzazz and confidence. Dancehall is all about dancing, living life and having fun. I hear tunes like this and immediately think about being at