Friday, December 12, 2008

IT'S A REGGAELUTION FIRST


The food will be exquisite and the atmosphere will mirror a real reggae revolution vibe.

Tuesday November 18 - Kingston Jamaica :- For the first time in Jamaica, all-inclusive party fans will get a chance to enjoy the  exclusive ambiance of an all-inclusive party while at the same time being entertained by some of Jamaica’s most talented and popular reggae artistes.

After years of clamouring by ardent all-inclusive party fans, Rasta Rules will, on Saturday December 6, 2008, stage what will go down in history as the first all-inclusive party fused with a live concert dubbed It's A Reggaelution. As the name suggests, It's A Reggaelution will be an event like no other, featuring reggae superstar Buju Banton, the ever cool Tarrus Riley, international reggae band Rootz Underground and the strong one Etana live on stage at the Liguanae Club with master Spin Doctors Arif "Supa Coop" Cooper & Delano from Renaissance on hand to ensure the musical vibes are perfect.

Food and drink will be inclusive and the food will have a reggae theme with all the traditional and not so traditional menus on offer by Oregano caterers under the direction of master chef Chris McCurdy. An assortment of imported wines will also be available as well as noted vodkas, and Jamaica’s new beer Kingston Beer and other popular liquors.

The Liguanea Club will be accentuated by the stylings of renowned decorator Jackie Tyson, who has over the years developed a reputation of creating high class styles and themes fitting the tastes of discriminating party fans. Jackie is noted for decorating events such as Shaggy's Platinum Party and Tempo's Jamaican launch at James Bond Beach and many others.

"The It's A Reggaelution concept is without a doubt distinctive. We will be using all the resources at our disposal to transform the Liguanae Club into a 'high fashion meets reggae' theme. This is a first for Jamaica and as such we are planning several surprises to please the eyes of our patrons". – Jackie Tyson, Decorator Extraordinaire

Tara Playfair, CEO of Rasta Rules and the brainchild of It's A Reggaelution, is excited about being able to produce an event of this nature for the fist time in Jamaica.

"For years party fans have been asking for this type of event. It's A Reggaelution is a style event, one that blends the best of an all-inclusive with the vibe of a live concert. It's the spot where reggae, good food and drink come together at one cost. We at Rasta Rules are proud to be the first to stage such an all-inclusive exclusive event in Jamaica. The food will be delicious, the drinks plentiful and the atmosphere will mirror a real reggae revolution vibe. The artistes have been every enthusiastic about being part of making entertainment history in Jamaica and fans have already began lining up to get tickets which are limited due to the intimate vibe we are going for.”

Gates to It's A Reggaelution will open at 8pm and performances will begin at Midnight (12am) with the show running until patrons have had their fill of quality music, food and drinks. A limited number of tickets have been printed and are available at Shimmer, Uppercut Barbers, Images Hair Salon, all Cooyah stores, Genius Pharmacy (Portmore) and for those who would rather have tickets come to them Just Call Delivery Service will drop off tickets and allow for payment via debit or credit card.

There will be thousands of dollars worth of prizes on offer including high end cellular phones and cash. The first five ladies to enter the venue will receive a gift basket of assorted goodies from Cooyah, Wray & Nephew, Sky Vodka and Kingston Beer, just to name a few.

On Saturday December 6, 2008 history will be created in Jamaica with the first all-inclusive reggae concert, it will truly be a Reggaelution. Rasta Rules plans to make It's A Reggaelution an annual event, showcasing the best talent in International & Local reggae artistes and delectable cuisine. With presold tickets being rapidly sold, the response so far undoubtedly says that It's A Reggaelution will be one to remember.

JAMAICA READIES FOR MAGNUM KINGS AND QUEENS OF DANCEHALL AUDITIONS


 …10 princes and 10 princesses to compete for the top title of Magnum King and Queen of Dancehall

Tuesday November 11- Kingston Jamaica:- The success and popularity of dancehall music has without question provided opportunities for many Jamaicans who have and are trying to establish themselves in the field. Recognizing this, 

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has returned and will kick off its second season Saturday, November 15, in Montego Bay at the Wexford Court Hotel.


The competition’s second season, which was launched on Monday November 10, will see a total of five auditions across the island with the first being in Montego Bay, the competition will move over to May Pen, then through Portmore, Ocho Rios and will make a final stop in Kingston. 


At each stop persons going up for audition will perform for judges Ms. Kitty, General Degree and Scatta with the hope of getting a call back slip for the next round. This process will continue for the four remaining audition stops. From these auditions, 20 contestants will advance to the TV round, 10 princes and 10 princesses who will compete for the top title of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall.


Executive Producer of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall Mark Kenny, noted that he was looking forward to the second season of Jamaica’s first dancehall talent show. “I’m curious of what the contestants will bring this year. Last year was a striking and phenomenal display of talent and we are expecting nothing short of that this year”.


The dates for the auditions following its November 15 stop at the Wexford Court Hotel, Montego Bay will be: May Pen, November 22; Portmore, November 29; Ocho Rios, December 6 and Kingston on December 13th. This year’s competition has a grab of over two million dollars, the release of a single and a music video, and the option of joining the Real Jam Management Agency, which evolved out of the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall 2007/2008 season. 


All systems are go for this year’s second staging of the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition and based on the buzz on the street it will be bigga and badda.

                                                                                       

AUDITION DATES TO REMEMBER

 

Montego Bay        November 15

May Pen               November 22

Portmore             November 29

Ocho Rios             December 6

Kingston               December 13