Nefatari Rocks Twin Of Twins Album Launch and Shoots New Video

Soulful upcoming singer Nefatari continues to show growth in her career, most notably in her recent performance at the ‘Stir It Up Volume 9’ album release party for comedic dancehall duo Twin of Twins. The event held Top Chef in Fort Lauderdale, Florida saw the young singer delivering a short but entertaining set with singles including; ‘Be Your Baby’ and the newly released  ‘Day You Mess Up’ the latter on the Pedal rhythm produced by Echo One Productions.

Prior to album release the New York born singer of Jamaica parentage made her presence felt at the South Florida (SoFlo) Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards held at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Theatre in Hollywood, Florida performing alongside fellow Jamaican acts: Voicemail, Kiprich, Macka Diamond, Chevaughn among others.

Part proceeds from the event were donated to popular dancer Mundo of the Ding Dong led Ravers Clavers outfit to assist with his ongoing medical expenses.

Meanwhile, Nefatari currently in Florida recording with accomplished producers Jon FX and Crash Dummies is gearing up to premier her new video for ‘They Don’t Know’, shot and directed by the award winning Christopher ‘Icey Jace’ Campbell. The video features several surprise cameos from a number of A-List local entertainers.

THE LEGENDS EASTER FETE

The Firm & No Limit Promotions presents:

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It's a Family Day!!!
It's a Concert!!!
Its a Legendary Experience.....

Sunday April 24, 2011
EASTER SUNDAY

Venue: Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, Florida 33027

WHATS THE 411 ON LEGENDS EASTER FETE?
4 EVENTS 1 DAY 1 VENUE

▁ ▂ ▃ Performing Live ▃ ▂ ▁
● BARRINGTON LEVY
● THIRD WORLD
● JOHN HOLT
● KEN BOOTHE
● FRANKIE PAUL
● BYRON LEES DRAGONAIRES

BAMBOO LAWN DAY FETE
● STONE LOVE with the gentle genius Rory
● RENAISSANCE
● HMV SOUNDZ
● SOUND SWEETNESS
● ECCENTRIX SOUND

SWAGG JAMZ DAY FETE PRESENTED BY 99 JAMZ
Created for Teens by Teens
MUSIC DANCING ,GAMES & KARAOKE

KIDS ROMPING ZONE
Unlimited Games and rides all day long, Face painting & more

▒ ATTN: 1 PRICE GIVES YOU ACCESS TO ALL FOUR EVENTS! ▒
LIMITED PRESOLD $25 / VIP $50 MORE AFTER APRIL 1
MORE AT THE GATE CALL FOR VIP PACKAGES / RESERVED CABANAS KIDS 10 AND UNDER $5 INCLUDES UNLIMITED RIDES AND GAMES ALL DAY / City of Miramar parking fees apply on day of event...

-----SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL SPONSORS-----

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HEINEKEN IGLOO COMES TO OCHI RIOS EASTER MONDAY!!!

SYNDARK Movements in association with LIME invite you HEINEKEN IGLOO - The Ochi Edition where fun is GUARANTEED!!!

Be it Sundays or Mondays, whether RAIN or SHINE, Heineken IGLOO is Jamaica's best Beach series and guess what, we're taking it to the North Coast again. The vibe, the people, the music...meet you there!!!

Date of Event: Monday 25th of April, 2011 (Easter Monday)

Venue: Ocho Rios Bay Beach [Formally: Turtle Towers Beach, Main Street Ochi]

Music: COPPERSHOT Disco (Kingston), Timeless & Illusion (Ocho Rios), ZJ Johnny Kool, DJ Nico & Nocturnal fr. Florida!!!

Time: 12pm to 10pm

Dress Code: Beach Wear

Concept: Bring your IGLOO with your beverage (s) of choice as Jamaica’s Biggest Beach Party Comes to Ocho Rios
Admission: Males $1,000 | Ladies $500 before 5pm $1000 after.

For more Info: 909-3964/ 420-9009/ 531-0006/ 
361-1762 BB PIN 2235EA18

Sponsored by: HEINEKEN, LIME and Partyholics.net

Adults 18 & Older...Enjoy HEINEKEN Responsibly!!!
ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS ALLOWED...HEINEKEN...Meet you there!!!

30th INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AND WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (IRAWMA)

MACHEL MONTANO, DAMIAN MARLEY AND GYPTIAN 
TOP THE LIST OF NOMINEES IN THE COVETED
30^th INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AND WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (IRAWMA),
SET FOR MAY 28, IN T&T

POS, Trinidad - Friday March 18, 2011 – The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) is about to make a significant Milestone in the history of Caribbean and World Music, as the only Music Awards  to acknowledge and give accolades to world music entertainers for thirty years. Martin’s International and Associates, today in a in a special ceremony at the House of Angostura in Port of Spain, Trinidad revealed to the world the 2010 nominees in the 30^th IRAWMA anniversary Awards Ceremony carded to take place in Trinidad in May.

Topping the list is Reggae music sensation Gyptian who is nominated in eight categories; followed by Trinidad and Tobago King of Soca, and recent winner of the Soca Monarch and Road March titles, Machel Montano who is nominated in seven categories. Also copping seven nods is Damian Marley, who toured extensively with US Rapper Nas. Reggae rhythm tag teamSly and Robbie received six nominations, while Vybz Kartel gained five. Other multiple nominees, includes: Jah Cure, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, I-Octane, JW and Blaze, Queen Ifrika, Shaggy, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Roy Cape, Romain Virgo, Tarrus Riley, Third World, Pitbull, Gramps Morgan, Kernel Roberts and Marcia Griffiths, among others. 
 
The B-Mobile and Angostura sponsored 30^th IRAWMA will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the National Academy of the Performing Arts (NAPA), in Port of Spain, Trinidad, visit www.irawma.com. The following day, Sunday, May 29, a grand concert celebration of the nominees and winners will take place at the Queens Park Savannah entitled “Reggae Meets Soca/Chutney”.
 
The prestigious awards extravaganza on May 28^th at NAPA will feature indoor and outdoor stages, with massive video screens to allow patrons to view the action inside and outside. The location’s brilliantly transformed exterior will offer a platform where patrons can socialize, dance and party during the celebration and after the conclusion of the IRAWMA grand finale.  On Saturday May 28^th 2011 IRAWMA will ignite the party capital of Port-Of-Spain. The awards ceremony and concert will officially begin at 8:00pm, however, media, regular VIP and general ticketholders can gain entry to the venue from 5:30pm. At 6:00pm the Red Carpet will be rolled out for VIP Platinum/V.VIP ticket holders and at 7:00pm the celebrities, nominees and special awardees will walk the Red Carpet. 

IRAWMA goes beyond the realm of simply awarding and acknowledging Reggae/Jamaican music. The celebrated ceremony also continues to recognize our wealth of regional (Caribbean) talent as evidenced by this year’s supreme stock of nominees comprising individuals and acts which represent the Caribbean, African and Latin American Diaspora. 

Most notably, this year more than thirty of the nominated entertainers/groups are from Trinidad and Tobago. T&T’s own Machel Montano who has walked away with top honours in the last three IRAWMA celebrations in New York is one of the top nominees for this 30^th IRAWMA anniversary.  2011 also marks the addition of a new category for “Chutney” music. In this category the public votes internationally combined by the B-Mobile text to vote will determine the Chutney winner. 
 
The 2010 nominees were revealed by, Ephraim Martin, MIA President, the sponsors B-Mobile- Mrs Rhonda Lee-Yhapp-; Angostura- Mr. Wayne YipChoy- CEO and Mrs Brenda Dela Rosa- Executive Manager Sales & Marketing; TrinJam Foods- Michael Nelson, Chicago’s Caribbean Radio DJ and Special Awardee Mike Sears. Caribbean and World Music fans throughout the globe can now vote for the winners by logging onto www.irawma.com and voting for their best of 2010.
 
Nominees for Outstanding Contribution to World Music, includes musical legends: Steve Wonder, Paul Simon, Jimmy Cliff, Bela Fleck and Afrocubism. Vying for the Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award are: R&B songstress Alicia Keys, Akon, Ziggy Marley, Shaggy and US Actor George Clooney. Special Awards: The IRAWMA Hall of Fame/Lifetime Inductees are:Mr. Joe Trouillot (Haiti). Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez (Cuba), Earl “Chinna” Smith (Jamaica),Hon. Winston “Gypsy” Peters (T&T) and Isidore “Mighty Dow” York (St. Maarten).  The Martin’s International Awards of Honor will be awarded to: Jamaican/American actressSheryl Lee Ralph, Trinidadian comedian Dennis “Sprangalang” Hall and Jamaican radio stationIrie FM. Other special Awardees in this category will be announced later. Awards forContributions to the Music Industry (Music, Arts & Culture), will be given to: Busta Rhymes (NY), John Arnold (Tobago), Mario Russell (T&T), Dahved Levy- WBLS- FM, (Barbados/NY) and Mike Sears- WHPK- FM (Chicago).
 
The history making 30th IRAWMA anniversary is sponsored by B-Mobile -T&T’s number one mobile network and Angostura - the Caribbean’s leading liquor distributor; Hyatt Regency Trinidad, TrinJam Jamaican Food, and is supported by: The Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Arts and Multiculturalism, Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Development Company, Limited (TDC), Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Tobago Department of Tourism (TDT), Citadel, Ltd- Red 96.7 FM, 95.5FM, M.O.R.E. 104.7 FM, IRIE FM RADIO-Jamaica , CVM TV-Jamaica and others to beannounced.Visit www.irawma.com
 
Tickets for this landmark occasion are now available at www.irawma.com, NAPA, selected B-Mobile locations, TrinJam Restaurant and other sponsor locations. For a limited time save 50% on early tickets before promotions end: Platinum/V.VIP –TTD $640 or US$100 after promo TTD$1,280 or US$200; VIP TTD $160 or US$25 after promo TTD$320 or US $50, and general tickets (outdoor) TTD $96 or US$15 after promo TTD $192 or US$30. For general information or to become a sponsor or advertiser, please call 868-475-1000 in the Caribbean or 312-427-0266 in the USA, Canada and other countries

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The First Annual Reggae, Jazz & Fusion!

Reggae Jazz Fusion features internationally renowned Jamaican Jazz Pianist, Monty Alexander who celebrates 50 years in music, accompanied by his band, The Harlem-Kingston Express. British Reggae superstar Maxi Priest and cabaret crooner A. J. Brown, fuse genres for an unforgettable evening of exceptional entertainment. Special guest, jazz guitarist Eugene Grey.


More details coming soon...

The winners of Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards Show

AFTER leading the pack of nominees with a total of six nominations, deejay Vybz Kartel was the real winner at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards at Devon House on Saturday March 12, 2011. The deejay walked away with the trophies for Deejay of the Year, Song of the Year (Dancehall) — Clarks, Album of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year — Clarks, featuring Popcaan and Gaza Slim.

The night’s other big winner was conscious crusader I-Octane who scored in the categories — Breakthrough Artiste of the Year, Sinjay of the Year and Song of the Year (Reggae) — My Life.

Here is a full list of the winners:

Deejay of the Year — Male: Vybz Kartel

Deejay of the Year — Female: Tifa

Vocalist of the Year — Male: Tarrus Riley

Vocalist of the Year — Female: Etana

Producer/Label of the Year — Dancehall: Ainsley ‘Notnice’ Morris

Producer of the Year — Reggae: Donovan ‘Don Corleon’ Bennett

Best New Artiste — Male: Popcaan

Best New Artiste — Female: Denyque

Duo/Group of the Year: Voicemail

Biggest Comeback Artiste: Future Fambo

Song of the Year — Dancehall: Clarks

Song of the Year — Reggae: My Life— I-Octane

Album of the Year: Pon di Gaza 2.0— Vybz Kartel

Cultural Artiste of the Year: Tarrus Riley

Breakthrough Artiste of the Year: I-Octane

Singjay of the Year — Male: I-Octane

Collaboration of the Year: Clarks— Vybz Kartel, Popcaan and Gaza Slim

Riddim of the Year — Reggae: Pleasure— Cash Flow Records

Riddim of the Year — Dancehall: One Day— Seanizzle Records

Most Improved Artiste Nicky B

Gospel Artiste of the Year: Prodigal Son

International Artiste of the Year: Gyptian

Best Theatrical Production: GhettOut

Best Instrumental Group with vocals: Live Wyaa

Video of the Year — Reggae: Unconditional Love— Jah Cure and Phyllisia

Video of the Year — Dancehall: For Ur Eyes Only— Shaggy and Alaine

Performance of the Year: Beenie Man and Bounty Killer — Arthur Guinness Celebration

Best Dressed Artiste: Beenie Man

Show of the Year: Arthur Guinness Celebration

Best Original Dancer of the Year: Dance Xpressionz

Gospel Song of the Year: Drinking from my Saucer— Jabez

International Friend of Reggae Awardees: Eve, Trina

Artiste of the Decade: Beenie Man, Shaggy

Congratulations to all winners and nominees!!!!

All courtesy: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/

THE BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE CELEBRITY FOOTBALL MATCH LATER TODAY...

The Bob Marley One Love Celebrity Football Match was established in 1982 and has since become a feature of the celebration of Black History Month and the life of our Reggae Ambassador, Bob Marley. 

Last year, the “Celebolympics” track and field element of the event was introduced to increase the entertainment value of the event. These events featured a male and female corporate 100m dash, a female entertainers 100m dash, a media 100m dash, and a promoters 4 x 100m dash. Chris Vendreyes of NCB won the inaugural Corporate Male 100m dash, Entertainer Denyque won the female 100m dash, Ricardo Chambers of KLAS won the Media 100m dash, while Tanya Lee of Sports Max won the Corporate Female 100m dash. 

Speaking on the choice of the National Stadium East as the venue, Deane Shepherd of Blueprint Consulting emphasized that “The staging of this event at the National Stadium East will allow our sponsors and charities to benefit from this event on a larger scale, by being able to execute more creative and innovative branding, while interacting with a larger number of patrons”. Shepherd continues “While this is a charity, we have had to find ways to make the overall activity more exciting and entertaining, as sponsors need to see the value of their marketing dollar”. “Some of these elements will include Half line kicking challenges, Juggling contests and more”.

Activities:-

- Media XI vs. Sponsors XI

- Entertainers vs. Masters & Celebrities

- Male corporate 100m dash

- Female corporate 100m dash

- Promoters 4x100m relay

- Male media 100m dash

- Sound system 100m dash

- Male entertainers 100m dash 

- Female entertainers 100m dash

Participants in these events have included Chris Martin, Wayne Marshall, Darren Virtue, Courtney Walsh, Jimmy Adams, Elephant Man, Aidonia, Ding Dong, DJ Narity, Assassin, Richard Murray, Nick Ziadie, Wolde Harris, TOK, Voice Mail, Usain Bolt, Jermaine Gonzales, Ali Mcnab, Rudolph Speid, Philip Palmer, Peter Prendegrast, Germaine Brown, Oral Tracy, Audley Boyd, Ian Burnett, Wayne Lewis, and many more.

The Best Care Lodge will receive a cake treat courtesy of Say it with Cakes and a freezer courtesy of Reggae Jammin, Mustard Seed Communities will receive a computer courtesy of the NCB Foundation, while the Special Olympics Team will receive sponsorship management services from Blueprint Consulting. These gifts are in addition to the proceeds from the staging of the event.

Places to travel: "Glistening Water's" Trelawny, Jamaica.

              The Luminous Lagoon is home to a phosphorescent phenomenon that can only be seen in "three" places around the world. Situated in the Montego Bay area, the lagoon glistens and turns neon-green at night. This is due to the presence of rare phosphorescent microbes called dinoflagellates, which change the water's color when they move. Visitors can take bamboo raft trips on the lagoon during the day and night. Raft operators allow guests to get out to swim or wade in the shallow sections. The lagoon is also home to the Glistening Waters Restaurant. Located in the Parish of Trelawny, outside of Montego Bay, is the Black River.  Where the river meets the sea and mixes into brackish water, is the Luminous Lagoon.  

      

        This lagoon, surrounded by mangrove trees, is home to microscopic organisms that emit a phosphorescent light when the water is agitated. The boats take you into the lagoon at dusk.  As the water is disturbed, you'll see an eerie light illuminating the waters. Then you get th e chance to wave your hands in the water to make the water glow in the dark. The tour operator will give you a chance to swim in the water as well.  Do not pass up this opportunity! Trust me I did....  There are only "three" places in the world that have this phenomenon including (Puerto Rico & Indonesia).  Apparently Jamaica's is the best, in my opinion!  There are plans in motion for another Spanish owned super hotel to be built on the peninsula, which is currently jungle.  There are also plans to build a docking pier/wharf for popular cruise ships. This biological, natural phenomenon experience is with a doubt, Magnificent! Visit here soon....

GHETTOUT #1 Jamaican play comes to South Florida Starring SHEBADA

Sunshine Theatre & Stages Productions Presents:  The #1 Jamaican play for 2010 from Kingston, Jamaica. ★ ★ ★ GHETTOUT ★ ★ ★  Written by: Michael Denton Directed by: B.I. Allen A murder mystery topped with large portions of comedic entertainment. Another quality presentation from Stages Production that has been attracting tremendous mass audiences since its opening last August 2010, to date more people have seen GhettOut than any other Jamaican play... GhettOut's talented cast is led by the ever popular Keith 'SHEBADA' Ramsey. __________________________ __________________________ STARRING: ★ Keith 'SHEBADA' Ramsey ★ Maylynne Lowe ★ Maxwell Grant ★ Luke Ellington ★ Abigale Grant ★ Junior Williams ★ Orville Hall ____________________________________________ DATES & LOCATIONS: ● Saturday APRIL 2ND 2011 @ 8pm SHARP MIRAMAR HIGH SCHOOL 3601 SW 89TH AVENUE MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33025 ● Sunday APRIL 3RD 2011 @4PM & 8PM SHARP CORAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 7201 WEST SAMPLE ROAD CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33065 ____________________________________________________ What to EXPECT at GHETTOUT play? WATCH THIS VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uw0_IQ2iGU PURCHASE TICKETS EARLY!!! TICKET OUTLETS: ● Sunshine Theatre - 786.237.5493 ● Aunt I's (Dade) - 305.654.9638 ● Jamaica House (Dade) - 305.651.0083 ● Aunt I's (Broward) - 954.321.0190 ● Barbican Square Restaurant (Miramar) - 954.885.5422 ● Carl's Seafood (Broward) - 954.676.5700 ● Donna's Restaurant (Broward) - 954.578.6970 ● Reggae N things (Sample) - 954.225.3280 ● Rising Star Baker ( West Palm Beach) - 561.840.1276 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SPONSORS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WESTERN UNION | AUNT I'S | 1ST CHOICE | FINLAY'S | DR. ALAN MANDELL | EFFECTIVE IRON WORK TICKET PRICES: General - $35.00 | Reserved - $40.00 10% OFF on tickets purchased in advance OFFER ENDS March 19th ✆ FMI: Info & Group Discount 786.237.5493 LOG ON: WWW.SUNSHINETHEATRECOMPANY.COM __________________________________________________ OFFICIALLY ENDORSED by: Yours truly, KUSH KASH ENT.