Warrior King is the special guest on Reality Time 121 this Sunday August 17th
Category: Music

Conscious singer Warrior King is the very special guest this Friday onReality Time this Sunday on Bigupradio.com. Hosted by the furious DJ Kurious and might MC Taiyefoon, Reality Time brings you the latest reggae news, culture and exclusive interviews each Sunday on Bigupradio's 24/7 dancehall station. WARRIOR KING has two hot albums "Virtuous Woman" and "Hold The Faith" but his working hard on producing his 3rd album.. Find out what's going on with this conscious reggae artist Warrior King on Reality Time this Sunday! ONE LOVE

Warrior King
"Can't Get Me Down"

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About WARRIOR KING :

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Treasure The New Hype Girl
Category: Music

Treasure Aaron also known as Treasure360 from the sound system 360 Ladies recently relocated to Jamaica to build her entertainment empire in the Mecca of reggae music.

Treasure decided to return to Jamaica after heading the radio promotions and promotions department at Greensleeves Records for 8 years.  After Greensleeves being recently purchased by VP records in April 08 she opted to not pursue a career with the new owners. Instead making the decision to develop her own business with the expertise she picked up in her 8 years of hands on experience in promotion, guerilla marketing and event production.

She is credited for working on US cross-over radio hit singles such as Elephant Man's "Log On" Vybz Kartel's "Tek Buddy" & "Picture This", Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go" Macka Diamond's "Bun Him", Mavado's "Weh Dem a Do", Busy Signal's "Step Out" and Mr. Vegas's "Hot Wuk".

During her time at Greensleeves, Treasure always balanced multi tasking careers in music as a radio disc jock, sound system selector, and video jock. She has worked as a holiday guest host on WLIB and a personality on Irie Jam Radio in NY before co-producing her own radio program "The Ladies Night" with 360 Ladies on Wahhgwan Radio 95.9FM in NY. The "Ladies Night" (Fridays 10pm-12) was the Friday Night party hours for the ladies around the world as the program was simultaneously aired online via the stations website.

Treasure managed to balance all of this scheduling, while still traveling the globe with her sound system 360 Ladies and co hosting as a VJ on Dancehall World TV in NYC.

She isn't all talent and beauty. Treasure, a former regular beauty pageant contestant and winner, is all brains too! While pursuing her major, a degree in broadcasting and communications, and a minor in African studies she obtained a 4.0 in her studies.

Treasure says during her most stressful days, playing her sound and being a dj has been the most rewarding. 360 recently made their 2nd appearance at Fully Loaded for a short but energetic set and the all female sound supplied the crowds' stint of satisfaction. Relocating her sound system, is also part of the new venture of projects that Treasure has in store. Already joining the HYPE TV family as a presenter and producer Treasure states that HYPE TV is just the beginning of her professional projects. She is currently the new A&R for an exclusive digital album production deal set to be released in 2009. She promises this project will be productively effective for all involved and promises to be one of her top priorities.

Her most recent accomplishment was when producers of the movie "Bashment- A Fork in the Road" casted her to appear as a supporting actress as Eve in the motion picture film "The Roaming Lion". She will be returning to NY this fall to make appearances in the promotion as the movie is being released on DVD after a sold out box office premier.

In weeks to come she will return to the United States to mc/ host events in NJ and CA, and continue to tour with 360 Ladies to NY, FL, VA and the Bahamas.

As well, Treasure says she is excited and confidant about the move and about joining as HYPE TV as their newest VJ. 

For booking info

Email: reggaepromoqueen@gmail.com

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Culture Cafe 46 features roots reggae legend Shaka Man August 13th
Category: Music

The roots reggae legend Shaka Man is this weeks special guest on Culture Cafe this Wednesday August 13th . Culture Cafe is hosted by Ras Tom-I every wednesday. Be sure to tune in this on Wednesday for this exclusive interview with Shaka Man ! You can reach RAS TOM-I at culturecafe@bigupradio.com. ONE LOVE

About Shaka Man :

Shaka Man, born in Cambridge, Jamaica, has immense talent and his musical backround is vast. He began his musical career at a very young age playing a rattler and bass drum for the Pocomania church. The art of music has been the essence of his life since then. Taught by Rita Marley's father Papa Roy, Shaka himself is now responsible for have taught and produced numerous well-respected reggae musicians.

He started one of the world best reggae bands, The Rastafarians, which helped launch his career and the band still performs together today. He recorded his first solo album "Baptism by Fire" with the Studio One band.

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New videos from Jah Cure ’Hot Long Time’, ’Journey’, ’Green Grass’
Category: Music

Inspiring Rastafarian Reggae singer, Jah Cure, premiered his latest music videos last week on the top local music video channels and programmes.

The Danger Zone/SoBe Entertainment singles 'Hot Long Time' (featuring Junior Reid), 'Journey' and 'Green Grass' hit the HD plasma screens with such a powerful impact that the request lines for all the channels must have been ringing off the hook.

Award winning video director J. Will outdid himself with the production of the videos that were shot on locations across Jamaica.

'Hot Long Time' is not the typical Jah Cure type music video. Filmed in Port Royal, the scenes feature hot bikes, cars, helicopters and some sexy girls, which Jah Cure fans should definitely love.

'Journey' is a reflective mastery that sees Jah Cure journeying across Jamaica and chronicling his 'trod'. The scenes feature the wonders and beauty of the island paradise.

While the herbs tune 'Green Grass' reflects Jah Cure's message of consciousness, which should appeal to all official 'herbs man and woman'.

'Hot Long Time', 'Journey' and 'Green Grass' are a wonderful delight for music lovers, who, almost simultaneously, experienced different sides of the versatile singer.
   
And what a month it was for Jah Cure fans. Three great music videos coming a week after that masterful Reggae Sumfest performance in Montego Bay that is still a hot water cooler item.
   
Montego Bay was indeed longing for the cultural singer, who did not disappoint in his first official Reggae Sumfest performance.
   
With his Iyah Cure band and harmonized back up singers in tow, Jah Cure hit Reggae Sumfest stage like a man in charge. He was in no way fazed by the fact that he was taking the stage right after an excellent performance from international superstar, Akon. Jah Cure was the picture of confidence…and he more than delivered.
   
Attired in a suave, white, Armani outfit with wicked Adidas Y3 footgear, the conscious Reggae ambassador delivered a powerful set that had the massive captivated.
   
With boundless energy that had the physically fit singer working the full expanse of the Sumfest stage, it was a deafening uproar that greeted the strains of the chart topper 'Longing For'.
   
The seasoned entertainer, who just returned from a lengthy, successful European tour, had the massive right where he wanted them…and he was quite at home in his hometown.
   
Jah Cure held his audience mesmerised with each delivery, touching their heart and soul with 'What Will It Take', 'Sunny Day', 'Love Is', 'Run Come Love Me Tonight', 'Arms of Love', 'Guardian Angel' and 'King In This Jungle'. When he drew for 'True Reflections' he had to wheel and come again. It was a commanding Jah Cure that closed off his approximately 45-minute set with 'Sticky'…leaving the audience just as he started – longing for more.
   
The beloved singer will soon be heading back to Europe to complete his multi-city tour.

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Tosh Meets Marleys at the Truckee River Amphitheater
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TOSH MEETS MARLEY - CLASSIC ROOTS REGGAE LEGENDS PERFORMING BOB MARLEY'S

SONG COLLECTION AT THE TRUCKEE RIVER AMPHITHEATER IN TRUCKEE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

Original members of Peter Tosh¹s band and Bob Marley¹s Wailers merge
together to bring reggae fans the best reggae music on the circuit today
performing hit after hit at the Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater in
Truckee, CA on Friday, August 29. Truckee Regional Park is located off
Highway on Brockway Drive. The festival will have arts and crafts vendors
and beer sales.

Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at Joby¹s, New Moon, Alice¹s
Mountain Market, Mad About Music, Tahoe Hemp and Recyled Records or onine at
www.renegadeshows.com <http://www.renegadeshows.com> , tickets.com and
jambasetickets.com.

Fully Fullwood was a member of Peter Tosh¹s band Word, Sound and Power and
originator and leader of the Soul Syndicate Band. Now he¹s heading up one of
the most powerful touring acts in reggae music featuring a star-studded
cast.

FULLY FULLWOOD
Bandleader Fully Fullwood is one of the most popular and well-known bass
players in the world, has worked and recorded with almost every single major
artist out of Jamaica. His Œrap-sheet¹ reads like a who¹s who of the
twentieth century¹s most important musical artists. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh,
Michael Rose, Mikey Dread, The Mighty Diamonds, Black Uhuru, Joe Higgs,
Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Frankie Paul, Big Youth, U-Roy, Sister Carol,
John Holt, Judy Mowatt, Ken Booth, Andrew Tosh, Del Roy Wilson, and many
more have utilized the outstanding talents of this absolutely amazing
Composer, Producer and Musician.

The originator and leader of the ŒSoul Syndicate Band¹, Fully has the
distinction of also being an original member of reggae superstar Peter
Tosh's famous band, ŒWord, Sound and Power² and whom he recorded with and
toured with extensively until the singer¹s untimely passing.

A true Œoriginal and never to be duplicated², FULLY FULLWOOD is the main
engine that drives the music and band of the ³TOSH meets MARLEY² Tour. Be
sure to keep an eye out for Fully¹s new album ³FULLY LOADED² out soon!ŠŠ

TONY CHIN
With a music career spanning over thirty years, TONY CHIN is a true founding
father of reggae music Born in Kingston and raised in Trenchtown and
Greenwich Farm, Tony's career started off in the Rocksteady era of the late
1960s and progressed into reggae in the 1970s as an original member of the
legendary Soul Syndicate band.

It is hard to imagine a chart-topping song that Tony Chin didn't perform on.
Artists that Tony has played with include Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Burning
Spear, Johnny Clarke, Don Carlos, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Judy
Mowatt among countless others. Tony Chin was prominent in creating the
'flyers' rhythm guitar style that become such a craze in reggae with classic
songs such as Johnny Clarke's "Move Out Of Babylon" and Dennis Brown's
"Cassandra". 1996 found Tony reuniting with legendary Soul Syndicate
founder/bass player George 'Fully' Fullwood in California and as "The Fully
Fullwood Band" they continue to provide the rock solid rhythmic support
required by today's top reggae singers.

JAWGE HUGHES
Jawge Hughes is a native of the tropical isle of St. Thomas and his
fantastic personality and prowess ..boards allowed him to have toured
with many well-known reggae musicians.

His talent is a long musical exploration, from Upfull Ska sounds, Dance hall
rhythms, Fusion Reggae to the deadly one-drop Roots Reggae style. A level of
talent that one would expect from the best who through the Fully Fullwood
Band brings a wealth of experience to the  Tosh Meets Marley Tour.   Jawge
says,  ŒI always try to be adventurous with music. Keeping it simple, but
there is always some challenging surprises in it."

GEORGES KOUAKOU
As a producer, an arranger or master keyboardist, Georges has a history that
many musicians aspire to. He produced and arranged Alpha Blondy¹s million
selling ³Jerusalem² [CD, 1986]  and ³Cocody Rock² discs and also spent a
considerable time playing keyboards for the world famous ³Wailers² band.
Georges has made significant developments in musical production and
performance by producing and performing with various artist like Burning
Spear, Alpha Blondy, Yellowman, I Jahman Levi, The Wailers of Bob Marley,
Capleton, The Meditations, Sister Carol, and many more. Georges Kouakou, a
connection to the past and a bridge into the future.

VINCE BLACK
 Former Black Uhuru member and now lead guitarist and vocalist with the Tosh
meets Marley Tour, Vince has joined this new tour, which appear as Œcolors
on a canvas¹ that he compares to classical painting.

 The driving bass of Fully Fullwood and legendary rhythm guitarist Tony Chin
are powerful and booming, carrying Vince¹s distinctive guitar and voice to a
colorful mixture of melody and cool vibes. Vince works his music,
experiments with it, dissects it and expects a lot of himself. His warm and
sensual guitar adds a touch of realism to the Tosh meets Marley material he
warmly refers to as Œa tribute to one of reggae¹s all time greatest souls¹.

CLAUDIO ³PEPPE²
An original Œnative¹ from Brazil, Claudio ³PEPPE² started his music career
early, listening to all the Bob Marley music he could locate.

³Peppe² has played with many world famous musicians such as Jimmy Cliff, the
Wailers, Julian and Damian Marley among others. Now Peppe bring his talent
to the Fully Fullwood Band and the amazing TOSH meets Marley Tour. Coming
from a large loving, family, Peppe took on any kind of job he could find to
support his family plus he saved every penny he could to obtain instruments
for his growing interest in percussion to practice the Marley reggae music
he had acquired. He feels the vibe that inspired him to play. One of the
most proficient percussionists on the planet, ŒPeppe¹ is a joy to watch in
action and audiences love his music.

KARL WRIGHT
One of the most talented and experienced drummers to have ever raised a
stick against a drum skin and cymbals, Karl Wright began a lasting career at
a very early age and is not only one of the most proficient stickmen in the
world today but also has the God-given ability to sing like an Angel which
he does faithfully during the Peter Tosh Celebration Tour set. ³Sticking² to
his craft and practicing faithfully has proved very successful for him,
having led him to stints with many famous bands such as the Maxi Priest Band
and has performed and toured with many top reggae artist including Dennis
Brown, Culture, Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Sugar
Minot, Eek A Mouse, Nahki, Shabba Ranks, Junior Reid, Shaggy, and Super Cat.

For more information contact Renegade Productions at 530-583-2801 or visit
www.renegadeshows.com

Friday, August 29
TOSH MEETS MARLEY - legendary roots reggae superstars
Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA
7:00 pm (Doors Open at 6:00 pm)
$20.00 advance/$25 day of show
All Ages

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Reality Time 120 features Norris Man this Sunday Aug 10th
Category: Music

The reggae sensation Norris Man is this weeks special guest on Reality Time this Sunday on Bigupradio.com. Hosted by the furious DJ Kurious and might MC Taiyefoon, Reality Time brings you the latest reggae news, culture and exclusive interviews each Sunday on Bigupradio's 24/7 dancehall station. Norris Man has been releasing smash hit after smash hit. Tune in to find out all you need to know about Norris Man this weekend. Catch this special feature and interview on Reality Time this Sunday! ONE LOVE

MUSIC VIDEO
Norris Man
"Home & Away "

About Norris Man:

Born and raised in the notorious Trenchtown and Arnett Gardens area of Kingston, Jamaica, Christopher Campbell, now known as Norris Man had Bob Marley as a hometown hero to inspire his immersion into the musical arena. As a young boy Norris Man (named because of his enthusiasm for karate king Chuck Norris) would sit under a tree to write his own songs of redemption. Feeling music within him, Norris could not ignore his gift of singing and performing. In the Kingston dancehalls of his youth, older sound boys would hoist ten year-old Norris on top a Guiness box and hand him the mic to stir up the dance. Such experiences lit the musical fire for this ghetto youth. From there his musical journey began.

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Da’ville and Demarco Shoot Video for "Blessings A Multiply"
Category: Music

Da'Ville, an exceptional artiste in his own right, known for his top hits has recently returned from a successful show in Antigua last weekend, The 47th Annual Jaycees Caribbean Queen Show. Da'Ville is currently executing an amazing joggling act. Presently he is finishing two albums simultaneously, his second album for VP Records North American Distributers and his third album for Japan. 

Da'Ville recently shot a video with Demarco for "Blessings A Multiply", a new single. Shooting of the music video were taped on location at Water Works, Cherry Gardens, Constant Spring Golf Club, Hughenden and Moscow in Waterhouse. Directions were handled by Ras Tingle.

 "Blessing A Multiply" is a production of Fashozy Records. Since its release, the song has been well accepted by the general public and has received a substantial amount of airplay. The video is expected to receive an exuberant amount of attention. Da'ville and Demarco Shoot Video for "Blessings A Multiply". Da'ville and Demarco Shoot Video for "Blessings A Multiply".
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RAY KHOOL
TEL: JA. (876) 877-5956
TEL: NY (347) 394-5801
TEL: FL. (954) 603-7751
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Beenie Man 2008 European tour all set for August
Category: Music

The 'dancehall doctor' Beenie Man continues to prove that he is the king of the dancehall after his sparkling command performance at the recent Reggae Sumfest and a sparkling performance over the  weekend in Bermuda.

Following his massive Beenie Sizzle '08, which is set for the Jamalco Sports Club in Clarendon on Independence Day, August 6, he will be embarking on a hectic summer tour of Europe beginning on August 8 to 27 and has been confirmed for Irie Jamboree '08 on Sunday, August 31.

Beenie Man's first jig takes place in Lisbon, Portugal on Friday, August 8, then it's on to Uppsala, Sweden on Saturday, August 9. It will be then off to Bersenbruck, Germany on Sunday, August 10; Lecce, Italy on Monday, August 11; TBC on Tuesday, August 12 and TBC, France on Wednesday, August 13.

After Beenie Man wraps up in France he will head for England where he will perform in Bradford on Thursday, August 14; Birmingham on Friday, August 15; and London on Saturday, August 16.

On Sunday, August 17 and Monday, August 18 the 'Doctor' takes a break, with the tour pulling up in Germany on Tuesday, August 19 at Hamburg; Dortmound on Wednesday, August 20; Stuttgart on Thursday, August 21; and Chiemese on Friday, August 22.

The tour then moves into Holland on Saturday, August 23 at Den Haag, Oudenaarde; Belgium on Sunday, August 24; then back to Amsterdam, Holland on Tuesday, August 26; culminating in Tilburg on Wednesday, August 27.

Beenie Man's next big stint will take him to New York where he is confirmed as headline act at Irie Jamboree '08.

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RAY KHOOL
TEL: JA. (876) 877-5956
TEL: NY (347) 394-5801
TEL: FL. (954) 603-7751
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RDX Gone Digital
Category: Music

RDX arrived in Tokoyo, Japan at 1:30 pm Monday, July 28th in time for their debut performance on R-Festa a major event organized by the most popular HIP HOP / REGGAE TV program "RYUHA-R"(11nation wide).  R-Festa is important for making a buzz in Japan as RYUHA-R has featured many international reggae acts in the past... like Shaggy, Sean Paul and T.O.K. and have picked up Che'nelle and Sean Kingston last year.   R-Fest was held at the Ageha Night Club in Tokoyo.  The event was broadcasted live on the internet as well as Japanese national radio, with a delayed broadcast to 11 Nations in Aisa.   An appearance on R-Festa usually influences sales of albums & ring tone in Japan.   RDX short trip to Japan is to attend the launch of their debut album entitled 'RDX to the world" scheduled for released tentatively on August 6th and will feature 14 tracks plus a bonus track.

The Duo will also be sitting in on two photo shoots for popular Japanese Magazines Woofin and Riddim respectively and will be making appearances at the Shinkiba Ageha Night Club on Thursday July 31 and Fever Night Club on August 1st in Tokoyo.  RDX current single "Everybody Dance" also featured on the album, is one of the most popular dancehall tracks in Japan, the ring tone for this track was released last week and now stands at number 3 this week out of 100, the video which was uploaded on youtube in November of 2007 has received over 325,000 views to date, "RDX TO THE WORL"………

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Empire ISIS Nominated for Best "International Artist of Year"
Category: Music

Nominated for Best "International Artist of Year" at the 2008 Underground Music Awards in New York City & Jams IRIE JAMBOREE August 31st w/ Elephantman & Sizzla

www.myspace.com/empireisis          www.hiphoppalace.com 

Empire ISIS will be performing at this year's 2008 IRIE Jamboree in New York City's at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens (Merrick Blvd & Baisley Blvd) on Sunday August 31st, 2008. This will be Empire ISIS' first performance at the IRIE Jamboree as she will be sharing the stage with Sizzla Kolonji, Elephantman, Tarrus Riley & Cocoa Tea.

As one the most buzzed about urban talents to be coming out of Canada, Empire ISIS has been nominated for yet another award. This is the 8th nomination ISIS has been awarded in the last 12 months. Added to her roster is best "International Artist of the Year" at the 2008 Underground Music Awards in New York City, which will be taking place at B.B. King's Blues Club 237 West 42nd St., 6pm.

"It's like the Grammy's of the Underground! With the Underground Music Awards, Urban Threshold has created a great platform for talented independent artists to get on the radar and receive accolades and major recognition ". - Riggs Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records

Underground Music Awards is a national award show that breaks all of the rules of conventionalism. Unlike the Grammy Awards or the Billboard Music Awards, the Underground Music Awards were created to acknowledge and honor the achievements and contributions of unsigned and independent artists within the urban music scene. Every year there are incredible records released by independent labels and artists. Very rarely do the institutional accolades of the music industry reach or embrace independent music or the community of artists and fans who now represent 25% of all global music sales. Hence, the Underground Music Awards Program was born to fill that void.

Past winners and Honorees of Urban Threshold's Underground Music Awards include: Lupe Fiasco, MIMS, Stiles P, Kid Capri, MOP, Papoose, Remy Martin, Killah Priest, Afu-Rah, Kool G. Rap, Lil Mamma, DJ Red Alert, Ralph McDaniels, Cormega, DJ Kay Slay, Saigon, Lumidee, and many more..

WATCH MTV CLIP OF THE UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK10dy5AmJM

-Empire Isis-MONUMENTAL|HLM|UNIVERSAL
http://www.empireisis.com
EPK- http://www.mediafire.com/?medd59zdj7e
mp3 -"sample-Don't Go Home" –http://www.mediafire.com/?igm9zmjyiwn

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