ROOTZ UNDERGROUND SET TO LAUNCH DEBUT ALBUM

On the 17 of May 2007 reggae history will be created has the best Jamaican band to surface since Morgan Heritage will drop their debut album ‘Movement’. The ‘Movement’ album has received a several good reviews and is already a cult hit in the states.

Movement is a promising beginning from seriously talented band; it boasts a strong, dry sound that recalls the early Mango albums of Steel Pulse”

Broward County New Times:

“The group’s music thumps with rebel bass lines and thought-provoking lyrics, not just of yesteryear, but rather it transcends time, a key ingredient of the sound they’ve been creating in the eight years since the band first formed”

Conscious Choice Magazine:

“While this Kingston, Jamaica-based collective may be termed “reggae rock,” they take the best elements of both to compile what is arguably one of the most impressive debuts of recent times. Over the course of 73 minutes they infuse electric guitars and other jazz-based instruments (saxophones, keys) into the obvious necessity of reggae tradition: the low end. It’s not surprising, however, when your bassist is nicknamed “Babylon Headache.”

Right On! Magazine:

“Retrospective tracks fuse with Introspective singles to form a myriad of diverse sounds and topics that anyone with half a brain can appreciate”....“Rootz Underground’s ‘Movement’ will make reggae aficionados out of the occasional reggae listener”

Jamrock Magazine:

“Kingston’s Rootz Underground album is leading the latest development in the ongoing roots reggae revival-the return of the self sufficient band”

Global Rhythm Review:

“The band delivers a well crafted balance of easy skanking and reverent passion that’s well worth the wait”

Whereitzat Magazine:

“I wanted to run and wake the town and tell the people that Reggae music—real reggae music, the kind that is a throw back to reggae ambassadors such as Tosh, Marley and Burning Spear, lives on in this six-member band”.

Despite the many accolades Rootz Underground remains humble;

“Were are happy that the world accepts and understands our music and is willing to join the Movement”. Charles, Rootz Underground Lead Guitar.

The 19-track album was produced by Wayne Armond, Bobby Digital, Dean Fraser and Rory Gilligan and is being released in internationally by the Riverstone Records label. The Movement Album features some of Rootz Undergrounds best known songs such as the smash hit Victims Of The System, cult favourite Herb Fields, and the hard hitting Hammer. There are also several new treats such as When I Go and Corners Of My Mind to name a few.

On May 17 2008 at Ashanti Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant, Rootz Underground will indeed continue their revolutionary reggae ‘Movement’. The launch will feature a performance by the group themselves as well as several of Jamaica’s best known artistes.

CE'CILE UPDATE – SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2008

BAD GYAL CE'CILE IS SO FLY

NEW SINGLE

Danger Zone's bad gyal, Ce'Cile has teamed up with renowned producer Scott Storch in collaboration with Beenie Man on the track titled So Fly. The track comes out of the continued relationship with Danger Zone and SoBe Entertainment. Storch, known for his wicked instrumentals and credited with hits such as Lean Back by Fat Joe, Candy Shop and Just a Lil' Bit by 50 Cent as well as Baby Boy by Beyonce and Sean Paul, has also produced for a variety of artists including Dr. Dre, Fat Joe, Nelly, Jadakiss, Christina Aguilera, Nas, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Beyoncé, Brooke Hogan, The Game, Chamillionaire, Chris Brown and many more.

"I have known Scott Storch for a while, he is really cool. I did the So Fly song to a hip hop beat at SoBe while he was producing Brook Hogan; Beenie heard the song and loved it and we decided to collaborate on it after which Scott decided it would be more authentic on a dancehall beat which made it even cooler. I think the song will be accepted by regular Ce'Cile fans and will help me to continue making an impact on the international market" – Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment recording artiste Ce'Cile.

U.S. PROMOTION

With her Bad Gyal album to be released in July, Ce'Cile has been busy between Jamaica and the US and recently appeared on New York's HOT 97, Kay Slay and Pat McKay of Sirius radio and other radio stations in the NY as well as Connecticut's Hot 93.7. She is also excited about the remix of her hit single called Waiting which features Shaggy and will be featured on her upcoming album.

Ce'Cile Journeys to Europe for a one month tour in July to promote her album for that territory, She will return to the US in August, to start promotions for the North American Territory. She has continuously been an international ambassador for Jamaican music and takes this responsibility in stride.

"Jamaican music is truly global and I have ensured that my fans both in the US and Europe are satisfied. This summer I will be doing most if not all the major reggae festivals in Europe". Ce'Cile heads to the Apollo Theatre once again for a performance at the IRAWMA awards in the US where she has been nominated for Best Female Vocalist. for her song Waiting – Ce'Cile.

UPCOMING DATES

4 May 2008 Apollo Theatre, IRAWMA New York, New York

30 May 2008 Club Lido Boston, Massachusetts

31 May 2008 Water street Music Hall New York, New York

14 Jun 2008 Jamrock Reggae Fest Hammerstein Ballroom NY, New York

4 Jul 2008 Summer Jam Cologne Germany

7 Jul 2008 Rototom Sunsplash Udine, Italy

12 Jul 2008 Splash Festival Leipzig, Germany

13 Jul 2008 Frauenfeld Open Air Frauenfeld, Switzerland

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL DATES VISIT:

www.myspace.com/cecile
www.dangerzonemusicgroup.com

www.cecileflava.com

JAH CURE AND STACK$ FLY HIGH ON 420

JAH CURE AND STACK$ FLY HIGH ON 420

....Jah Cure seeks to expose Stack$ to the finer herbs of Jamaica

Sunday, 20 April – Kingston, Jamaica: Jah Cure and Hip-Hop artiste Stack$ will release their new video Flyin High on '420': International Herb Day (April 20, 2008). Flyin High salutes the natural herb and is the first collaboration between Stack$ and Jah Cure; the video was conceptualised by Stack$ and directed by acclaimed music video producer Jay Will. The Flyin High video features cameos from Wayne Marshall and choreography by Kamieca Reid.

Stack$ may not be familiar to many Jamaicans but has a burgeoning rap career in the United States and is the CEO of SoBe Entertainment. The collaboration between Stack$ and Jah Cure comes out of the newly formed alliance between SoBe Entertainment and the Danger Zone Music Group headed by Della Danger.

The video for Flyin High is of the highest quality and features some of the best work Jay Will has done so far. The Flyin High video showcases some of Jamaica's best vistas and seeks to bring Jah Cure's and Stack$' fans together on a musical journey.

Jah Cure takes Stack$ on a tour of Jamaica showing him all the sights and sounds of the island. During this tour Jah Cure exposes Stack$ to the finer herbs of Jamaica and takes him to the famed Orange Hill where Stack$ gets to sample some of the highest grades. Throughout the video there are several eye catching shots including one in a herb field and another at a castle in Negril, all combined to 'blem' a top class video of an international standard.

"The video is really cool, we get a chance to leave Kingston and shoot in some new areas of the island such as Hanover and Westmoreland. We got really nice shots with Kamieca Reid and her dancers who were superb in their gold and black outfits. Stack$' energy is really good and Jah Cure is his usual best. There are several notable scenes in the video but I especially like the performance on the bridge which allowed me to do some acute camera angles giving the scene a unique look" – Jay Will, Director.

Jay Will is also looking forward to further working with Danger Zone and SoBe Entertainment and will shortly be directing Jah Cure's next video for the song Journey produced by Danger Zone on the Journey's Riddim.

The video for Flyin High will be released to the world on Sunday April 20, 2008, popularly known as '420' in the United States.

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Magnum Showdown Looms

...only two will come out victors at the grand finale of the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition.

It’s down to the final four and the phenomenal popularity of Magnum Kings and Queens of dancehall has justified the decision of the producers and sponsors to bring authentic Jamaican music and talent to prime time television. The pulse of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall is beating in every alcove and crevice of Jamaica and over the past thirteen weeks numerous contestants have graced the Magnum stage. Now, the competition is down to its final four contestants and it’s anyone’s guess who will be crowned the ultimate King and Queen of Dancehall.

Magnum Kings and Queens of dancehall has as it’s mandate to buss new talent and the four finalist left in the competition have demonstrated a level of diversity and talent that rivals many of their contemporaries.

When you hear the cry “Rasta, Rasta, Rasta” all ears know who is on the stage; hailing from Clarendon Singer Jah, originally from St James has music running through his veins. The brother of reggae artiste Ginjah, Singer Jah credits him with being his main inspiration. Confident of his talent, Singer Jah is sure of his future in the competition and has the entire Buckner and May Pen beside him.

“I am confident of winning the competition with the almighty who will guide me through. The competition highlighted me and made people know me and without it a lot of people would not see that Singer Jah has true talent” – Magnum Competitor, Singer Jah.

Another of the four finalists is a 24 year old Taurus called Senita who calls Portmore home. Senita has a hard act to follow with his neighbours being Mad Cobra, Vibes Kartel and many other dancehall artistes who hail from the same area. The prince grew up in St Mary but now lives in Christian Gardens Portmore, St Catherine. Senita claims influences such as Tanya Stephens, Assassin, Buju Banton and Spragga Benz and heralds “I’m a Moghal” proving his majesty by proliferating a host of conscious, lyrically potent and eclectic dancehall tunes.

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall provides equal opportunity to both men and women and as such both a king an queen will be crown on the nineteenth of April. There are two princesses left in the competition but only one will take the crown. Baby Tash one of the two is a Sagittarian hailing from Kings Street in Spanish town, the 23 year old has shown her versatility on the magnum stage providing witty and gritty dancehall lyrics to the joy of the masses.

Not to be outdone is her competitor Mona Lisa who currently resides in Negril. Mona Lisa has proven her mettle winning last weeks square of with Baby Tash in the all female clash. Mona Lisa also has music running through her veins being the brother of popular western Jamaica DJ, Mr. Peck. Lisa wants to emulate the success of Beenie Man and Lady Saw and based on her present form achieving this aim is a distinct possibility.

All the four contestants left in the competition are talented and promising artistes; all are exemplars of the aims and intentions of the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall. However, only two will come out victors at the grand finale of the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition on TVJ this Saturday April 19^th at 9pm.

For Further info on Magnum Kings & Queens of the Dancehall:

http://www.myspace.com/magnumkingsandqueensofdancehall

DANGER ZONE TAKES A JOURNEY

Reggae takes the voyage on Danger Zone’s Journey’s Riddim: Crossing a good mix of young and fresh artistes and Reggae veterans

Monday, March 31, 2008 - Kingston, Jamaica: Danger Zone’s Journey’s Riddim has now been officially released and like the pre-released version, which was premiered in the last quarter of 2007, the riddim has attracted support from a wide cross section of the music fraternity and been hailed as one of the best riddims presently on the airwaves. Danger Zone has added some tantalizing instrumentals to the pre-released version and the final product can only be described as immaculate. The Journey’s Riddim was produced by Della Danger, Ce’Cile and Jigsy King of Danger Zone Records.

Danger Zone artistes have five songs on the production: Cutty Corn returns with Poochie Loo, Jigsy King and Tony Curtis team up again to present Show Off, Ce’Cile and Jigsy King Plant It, Jah Cure continues his musical Journey and Ce’Cile pledges to Ride or Die. All five tracks boast the high quality and superb production that Danger Zone has become known for.

With Journey, Jah Cure continues to impress with his amazing vocal capabilities. Jah Cure seeks to teach the importance on maintaining ones focus despite the difficulties. He advises not to burn bridges while explaining to his fans that “It’s not a journey to get weak”. Who better to present this message than the singer who has been through and risen through so many adversities?

Jigsy King and Tony Curtis also teach important lessons on surviving the journey on their track Show Off. Jigsy Kings and Tony Curtis make a good team with their vocals, complementing each other perfectly. Show Off is the first release by Jigsy for 2008 and is a good follow up to Pon di Corner which commanded the airwaves last year.

One of the other gems on the Journey’s Riddim by Danger Zone is Ride or Die by Ce’Cile. Ride of Die presents Ce’Cile in a new flavour; the artiste who is known for her sometimes controversial dancehall tunes returns with a smooth and lyrically superior track.

“The Journey’s project reminds me of the Jamdown project, I say this because of people’s positive reactions to the production. I think my track Ride or Die and the video, which will drop next month, will continue to put me on another level with the fans especially the male ones” – Ce’Cile, Recording Artiste and co producer of Riddim.

Also featuring on the Journey’s Riddim is Cutty Corn with his track Poochie Loo. Poochie Loo signals the maturity of the young Cutty Corn. The artiste who came on the scene in 2008 with Lucky Day on the Jamdown Riddim and then reaffirmed his position as a reggae and dancehall staple with No Boops on the remake of the Solidarity Riddim holds his own with Poochie Loo.

An added bonus on the Journey’s Riddim is Ce’Cile and Jigsy King with what can be considered a masterpiece. Ce’Cile and Jigsy King decide to Plant It. Contrary to generic run of the mill weed songs, Plant it presents itself as a succinct ode to the herb and Ce’Cile and Jigsy King’s are at one on the track with Ce’Cile’s sexy tones and Jigsy’s gritty choral blending to make an intoxicating collaboration.

“This project will surpass the Jamdown project which we got a Reggae Academy Award for; the songs on this riddim are all hit songs. The production is of the highest quality you'll find on a Reggae riddim today and I must lift my hat to all the artistes featured on the riddim as they all delivered and undoubtedly made the Journey's Riddim a success. I know this project will be accepted by all conscious reggae music lovers, and I see a couple number ones emerging on charts all over the world” – Della Danger CEO Danger Zone Record

Also on the Journey's riddim is Lutan Fyah, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Jr. Reid and Morgan Heritage among others. The project will be released by SOBE Records/Danger Zone Records, under their new alliance and distributed through Fontanna, part of the Universal Music Group.

LUTAN FYAH SETS EUROPE ABLAZE

The fire burning DJ has set Europe ablaze with his addictive and positivity fiery tracks.

Wednesday, March 26 - Kingston, Jamaica: With stops in Germany, Italy and France, Lutan now blazes through Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia, getting a great response on his six-week Europe tour. On Friday March 21, Lutan Fyah performed to a packed crowd of over 1,000 patrons in Laval, France and later performed on Monday the 24^th in Barcelona, Spain with Jah Mason to over 1,500 reggae fans.

Lutan now moves on to Bilboa, Spain on March 26 and has dates in Madrid, Spain on the 27^th, Porto, Portugal on the 28^th and Lisbon, Portugal on the 29^th. After the show in Lisbon, Lutan will then move on to Scandinavia where he has two dates in Sweden and one each in Denmark, Finland and Norway.

Lutan Fyah has been very pleased with the response he has been getting from his fans in Europe; this response has caused tour organisers to extend the tour until April 5^th.

"There has been a great response from the fans, I am almost overwhelmed by the level of acceptance there is for my music in Europe. I hope to make this European tour an annual event as there are many places that I will not be able to go this year" Lutan Fyah, Recording Artiste.

Upon returning to Jamaica in April, Lutan Fyah will begin preparations for his tour of Africa and will release his long anticipated album 'Old Capitol'.