Our Hero “Ed Robinson”

Bio:
Some say the third is a charm, but The Awakening may prove that the fourth is as charming as they get. This album sits squarely on the fence between Roots Reggae and Lovers Rock and represents another start-to-finish ear pleaser. The first single to be released, “I Can’t Go On Prentending”, is a special tribute to love and honesty that guarantees Mr. Robinson a spot on every smart DJs playlist. Its heartfelt confession will ring true to every man who ever felt he couldn’t admit his feelings. “Get Up Stand Up and Dance” is an up tempo reminder that we’d better make time to enjoy the music and live our lives because life is short. The message in both “Stand Firm” and “Never Give Up” tells listeners to hold the faith because “Jah is in control” of everything. His vocal style in “Let Me Be the One” ranks with Reggae’s best crooners and a serious horn section lends this track a vintage feel. In the tradition of conscious Reggae music this album is grounded in love and strength. The production on The Awakening is smooth and shows the experience of a tried and tested musician.

Distribution:
VP RECORDS

Clothings in OUR HEROES video by:
RIDDIM DRIVEN CLOTHING

Website http://www.e2recordings.com

Record Label BOOKING CONTACT:
Michelle E. Arthurton718-221-8500

www.myspace.com/ederrobinson

Sugar Minott the Living legend….Dead

Sugar Minott, a smooth-voiced singer and producer who helped to popularize reggae music, has died. He was 54.

Minott (MY’-naht) died Saturday at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, his wife Maxine Stowe said Sunday. She did not disclose the cause of death.

Two months ago, Minott had canceled performances in Canada after suffering chest pains.

Born in Kingston in May 1956, the singer, whose real name was Lincoln Barrington Minott, launched his musical career as a youngster in the late 1960s as a member of the African Brothers reggae trio.

He started a successful solo career in the 1970s, gaining a following in Jamaica’s dancehalls with songs like “Vanity” and “Mr. DC” while recording for the famed Studio One, the Caribbean island’s first black-owned music studio.

In 1981, he had his biggest hit with a cover of the Jackson Five’s “Good Thing Going,” which reached No. 4 in the United Kingdom’s singles chart in March of that year.

Minott was known for nurturing young talent with his own Black Roots record label and Youthman Promotion company. Reggae and dancehall artists such as Junior Reid and Tenor Saw began their careers under his tutelage.

“Sugar Minott was a man who gave a lot of strength to the music although he got no love from the business,” Reid said.

A new Album from Minott, “New Day,” is scheduled to be released in coming weeks.

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META and the Cornerstones

Meta and the Cornerstones fuse Afropop, Hip-Hop, Rock and Soul with a mixture of French, English, Wolof, and Fulani vocals. This new original Reggae and Soul sound coming out of Brooklyn, NY is something to check out. With their powerful lyrics and feel good melodies, Meta and the Cornerstones create something thats bigger than music, transcending across the oceans, borders, and language barriers. The band consists of six members who are as diverse as their music, with each member bringing their musical background from the coast of Africa, North America, Asia and the Middle East. the band; Adrian Djoman (bass); Shahar Mintz (guitar); raja kassis (guitar);Aya Kato (keyboards); Daniel Serrato (drums), Sierra Carrere (backup vocals) and Meta Dia (lead vocals) create a unifying and soul-pounding experience for the audience. They truly have something to offer to whoever is listening. Immerse yourself in something new.

Meta and the Cornerstones debut album Forward Music is available on Itunes and Amazon.

For more information please contact:
Kalab Berhane
kalab.berhane@gmail.com

Caribbean Music Festival… Free Concert series..part 2

Kicking off this summer super Hot free concert series on THURSDAY,JUNE 10TH from 4-7 PM .. at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center Green– ( Queens,NY) Jamaica Ave & 153rd Street is… BROWN RICE FAMILY and NEW KINGSTON

Brown Rice Family is today’s freshest world roots band that delivers the message of unity and diversity to the people. BRF firmly believes that the most natural way is the most civilized way and such philosophy is vividly expressed in their musical and visual presentations. BRF shares rhythm driven music that makes everyone dance. Virtuosic horn solos will leave everyone all jazzed up. At Brown Rice Family event, you will surely experience many rhythms of the one world. There will be reggae, ska, rock, jazz, African/Jamaican traditional drums, dancehall, and much more… BRF is deeply rooted in the ancient sounds of the world and thus they are the “world roots band.”

Brown Rice Family’s vision is to create originality which will give birth to diversity. BRF musicians have gathered in New York City from different parts of the globe. However, it’s not their differences that make them different, but rather it’s their unity that makes them shine among others even in NYC. BRF is always struggling to understand each other’s cultural and musical differences and through such activities they artistically create “common vibes” that everyone can feel. The good vibes they create are so universal that it knows no race, age, or gender. BRF is a reminder to the world that we are just one big family.

Brown Rice Family is an independent company that makes organic handmade soaps and distributes organic grains, beans, and tea. BRF is dedicated to sharing quality food and products to the world where quality is a rarity.

NEW KINGSTON and the BROWN RICE FAMILY
Thursday,June 10th,2010 from 4-7 pm
Jamaica Performing Arts Center Green
Jamaica Avenue & 153 rd street,Queens New York

LAVA CONNECTION with DJTHURSDAY,JUNE 17TH,2010 4-7 PM
165th Street Mall @ Jamaica Avenue, Queens New York

META AND THE CORNERSTONES/RUFF STUFF
Thursday,June 24th,2010 4-7 pm
160th Street and Jamaica Avenue, Queens New York

RUDIE CREW –SKA BAND
Thursday ,July 1st ,2010 4-7 pm
Jamaica roforming Arts Center Green-
Jamaica Avenue and 153rd Street, Queens New York

MIGHTY SPARROW/
LEGENDARY ERNIE SMITH from Jamaica
Thursday,July 8th,2010 4-7 pm
” Calypso King of the World” 75th Birthday Bash
RUFUS KING PARK

Direction to Jamaica Center:
Subway: Take the E,J,Z or F Trains to Jamaica Center/Parsond Blvd

Rain Location:
JAMAICA MARKET: 90-40 160th Street in between Jamaica Ave and 90th Ave

This is gonna be the Hottest Summer Ever!!!
This is a family FREE EVENT…
Man ,Woman and Childrens of all ages are happily welcomed

Spread the Word!…Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend.

Caribbean Music Festival…. 100% Free Concert Series:)

Kicking off this summer super Hot free concert series on THURSDAY,JUNE 10TH from 4-7 PM .. at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center Green– ( Queens,NY) Jamaica Ave & 153rd Street is… NEW KINGSTON and the BROWN RICE FAMILY

New Kingston is a young vocalist/instrumentalist group, that consists of three brothers. Tahir a.k.a. SLIM, the youngest member on Keyboards/Vocals. Courtney on Drums/Vocals and Stephen a.k.a SUKI, the oldest on Guitar/Vocals. This group fuses their Reggae sound with modern Pop, Jazz and R&B music. To create their sound, which they term, “Reggae Crossover”. This group has been in the Reggae industry for some time now and some might call them, “young veterans”! The group is led by the founder/manager/father Courtney LJ Panton. He started the Kingston Crew in the early 90′s, backing such artists as, Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest and many other artists in the business. But with his offspring he formed an army, a force, an entity, New Kingston! Like Kingston Crew, New Kingston started off working with many artists as well. Such as, Collie Buddz, Mr.Vegas, Morgan Heritage, Sister Carol, Shabba Ranks, and many more. But, while working with all of these artists, manager Courtney LJ Panton had another vision. He had an ulterior motive for New Kingston, which was for them to rise to the top as a solo act and stand alone, capturing the love of the people. Thus fore they created their sound, dubbed, “Reggae Crossover”. A blend of sounds, to everyones liking, while still sticking to their heritage. Reggae! Now this group is sharing the stage with many artists around the world. From Europe, to the Americas and beyond. New Kingston is currently at work on their second album, “In The Streets”. The album features two of their singles that are gaining radio recognition globally. “In The Streets”, the title track of the album and “Pon Di Wall”, which is on the Ting-ah-Ling riddim. New Kingston! Part of reggaes long history and future.

NEW KINGSTON and the BROWN RICE FAMILY
Thursday,June 10th,2010 from 4-7 pm
Jamaica Performing Arts Center Green
Jamaica Avenue & 153 rd street,Queens New York

LAVA CONNECTION with DJ
THURSDAY,JUNE 17TH,2010 4-7 PM
165th Street Mall @ Jamaica Avenue, Queens New York

META AND THE CORNERSTONES/RUFF STUFF
Thursday,June 24th,2010 4-7 pm
160th Street and Jamaica Avenue, Queens New York

RUDIE CREW –SKA BAND
Thursday ,July 1st ,2010 4-7 pm
Jamaica roforming Arts Center Green-
Jamaica Avenue and 153rd Street, Queens New York

MIGHTY SPARROW/
LEGENDARY ERNIE SMITH from Jamaica
Thursday,July 8th,2010 4-7 pm
” Calypso King of the World” 75th Birthday Bash
RUFUS KING PARK

Direction to Jamaica Center:
Subway: Take the E,J,Z or F Trains to Jamaica Center/Parsond Blvd

Rain Location:
JAMAICA MARKET: 90-40 160th Street in between Jamaica Ave and 90th Ave

This is gonna be the Hottest Summer Ever!!!
This is a family FREE EVENT…
Man ,Woman and Childrens of all ages are happily welcomed.

Spread the Word!…Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend

Gyptian Rockin’ Riddim Driven

Reggae’s latest sensation, Gyptian, is now a huge fan of Riddim Driven Clothing. Burning up the air waves worldwide, this VP records artist is only aiming higher. Gyptian is seen sporting the Lurker Jacket and Rudie Tee. Fashion ova style as Gyptian gears up for his interview in the Riddim Driven showroom located in Jamaica, Queens.

You can log on to www.Riddimdrivenclothing.com to get your swag.

Visit www.VPrecords.com to get Gyptian new hit song “Hold You”

Riddim Driven’s HF Whyte and Gyptian chop it up for the camera. Doing it big for Riddim Driven Clothing, VP records and the forward momentum of Reggae music.

Riddim Driven Photo Shoot

We are casting for a TFP photoshoot where select male models will be featured in our new catalog, our website, and on karmaloop.com., and also provided with prints for their portfolio.

We need a diverse group of male models so all ethnicities are encouraged to cast. We need models that are or can be edgy, punk rock, skater, street, individualistic, urban, grunge, rugged and can have dreads or locks.

The casting will take place on March 30th and 31st (Tuesday and Wednesday), 12:00pm-3:00pm at the VP Records Warehouse @89-05 138th Street, Jamaica, Queens.
You can take the E train to the Jamaica/Van Wyck stop.( walk down two blocks and you will find VP Records behind McDonald’s)
Also, check out our website @ Riddimdrivenclothing.com to get a sense of our style.

Thank you,

Riddimdrivenclothing.com

JamPact Fashion Show 2010

Riddim Driven Clothing rocked the house in the 2010 Jampact II fashion show.

Show casing a number of styles for today’s men who stays swag from the clubs to the streets.Riddim Driven rude boys took the stage, and the audience clearly loved the clothing being show casing. Staying true to the Roots, Riddim Driven is setting the pace for men wear in 2010.

If you missed the show ,then you also missed a sneak peak of the Riddim Driven Ladiez ( co- designed by born as a Raggamuffin)

Special Performances by Keishera and Elvis D
Big ups to the other designers whom took part in this festive fund raiser for the youth of Jamaica and the kids of Haiti:
I LOVE JA (Male)
Nigel Ramsay
I LOVE JA (Female)
Born as a Raggamuffin
OSUN Designs
Fidgy Fab

Special Thank you goes out to: Nikki Stush, Camile and the Jampact Family

JAMpact Fashion Show

Roots Rockin’ Royal II Fashion Show & Fundraiser

Come check out Riddim Driven Fall collection… Your gonna love our new look…

Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Location: Promenade, 215 W 28th Street, NYC
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Details: JAMPACT’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show presenting collections by top designers from the Caribbean and New York. Proceeds in aid of JAMPACT Adopted Basic Schools and its Haiti Relief Efforts.
Tix: $25 Pre-sold, $30 at the door…email me if you are interested or purchase tickets on our website: http://www.jampact.org/fashion/

or go to our ticket locations:

Genesis
16223 Hillside Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432-4023