Over 60 artists pay tribute to 'THE CURE'

Jah Cure on stage at CUREFEST

Monday October 16th, 2007 - Trelawny, Jamaica - Thousands culminated at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Sunday night to celebrate the very first Jamaica performance by the man many are referring to as 'the next Bob Marley'.

The 'Longing For Concert' was the climax to a weekend long celebration for the 'THE CURE' and began on Friday (Oct 12) with an all white affair called Reflections to celebrate Jah Cure's birthday (Oct 11) at the Starfish Resort. On Saturday (Oct 13) the '45 Cures' show was held at Pier 1 in Montego Bay, which featured a DJ Spin Off between top radio and sound System DJs, including Black Chiney, Stone Love, Danger Zone, Fire Links and others.

On Sunday night, more than 60 artists paid tribute to the recently released Jah Cure, including Capleton, Beenie Man, Jah Mason, Richie Spice, Ce'cile, Richie Stephens, Movado, Bounty Killer, Pressure, Sizzla, Chuck Fenda, Ninja Man, I-Wayne, Gyptian, Morgan Heritage, Cocoa Tea, Queen Ifrica, Junior Reid, Tarrus Riley, Wayne Marshall and many others. Each performer paid homage to Jah Cure during every performance throughout the 12 hour long concert, which began at 8pm Sunday night and ended after 8:30am on Monday.

Jah Cure finally hit the stage at 7:45am to a sea of adoring fans and media representatives from every corner of the world. For 45 minutes The Cure mesmerized fans with his sultry voice, drawing from his deep repertoire of hits, like Sticky, Longing For, Dem Na Build Great Man, Love Is, Sunny Day, Good Morning Jah Jah and more.

Photos and video clips from the 'Longing For Concert' are available at...
http://www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/071014_curefest

For more info on Jah Cure and more upcoming performances go to...
www.myspace.com/freejahscure

Just IMAGINE, Soca Reggae and Soul at CARIBANA™

Destra Garcia at Molson Amphitheatre

Just IMAGINE, Soca Reggae and Soul at CARIBANA™

Monday August 6th, 2007 - Ontario Place Molson Amphitheatre was the fresh new venue for CARIBANA's official cool down party on Sunday. Fans at the sold out event enjoyed entertainment by headliners Sean Paul, Destra and Ne-Yo; plus performances by reggae artist Steel, Baby Boys dance crew and singer Nikki Toussaint.

After several years of declining attendance, the FMC (Festival Management Committee) opted to move the CARIBANA™ after-party from the Toronto Islands to a more convenient Ontario Place. A commendable move as Molson Amphitheatre was the ideal fit for the great mix of Soca, Reggae and RnB music.

Photos from the event are available at:
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2007/070805_imagine_music_fest

Stone Tower Establishes Tobago Reggae Sound

Music Studio Emerging As Independent Label With Unique Riddims

April 19, 2007 – Lambeau, Tobago… pioneering music studio Stone Tower has established a brand of distinctly Tobagonian reggae with a number of unique riddims that have succeeded in gaining time on radio airwaves.

Most noteworthy is the newest riddim, 4Ling Rain, released in March. Tracks featuring the riddim are Confusion, by Carter Lion, Right Next to Me, by Shotta D and Ghetto Rights, by Zebulun. Michael Skeete, president and producer at Stone Tower, describes the riddim as the product of evolution. “It originally started as a slow jam, but when we added certain instruments, it moved from there to hip hop, and finally the reggae riddim.” A fitting result, as Skeete and his wife Liselle envision their growing studio as the hub of development for a truly Tobagonian reggae sound. “We’re looking for a music that can teach and be a positive influence, music that can soothe the mind and keep people at a cool level, especially given the crime in the country presently,” Skeete said.

The production of these sounds with Tobagonian talent has Stone Tower emerging as its own independent label. As Trinidad made strong headway onto the Caribbean reggae scene with artists including Marlon Asher, Jah Melody and Queen Omega, the studio’s production team was inspired. Stone Tower created a parang riddim, Banjo, which was frequently played in songs on radio, specifically 105 FM and I95.5FM, and gained even more popularity when it aired on Radio Tambrin 92.7FM. Riding the Banjo riddim was soca parang king Scrunter and the esteemed Ken 'Professor' Philmore, along with Tobago artists, Fashion Police, Red Eye Rebels, B Vibes and Mad Cap.

Stone Tower will be releasing tracks with the studio’s new dancehall fusion riddim called Dance & Rock in June and a reggae riddim called Da Vibe which features the studio’s founding artists Shotta D and Carter Lion, who both share positive messages of love and unity in their music.

http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_stone_tower.htm

Jah Cure releases his new album 'True Reflection', before his prison release

Anticipating his release from Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Jamaica (July 2007), Jah Cure is set to release his new album 'True Reflection' in May with VP Records. The upcoming album will have a mix of his popular hits as well as new exclusive tracks.

After a 9-year prison term, Jah Cure is already slated for his first performance on August 26th at James Bond Beach in Jamaica, alongside Gyptian, I-Wayne, Richie Spice and others. Born in Montego Bay and raised in Kingston, Jah Cure became involved with reggae music as a teenager and rapidly rose to fame in the late '90s only to have his climb to the top halted by a jail sentence.

After a string of hits in 1997 (including a collaboration with Sizzla called 'King in the Jungle"', Cure's career came a halt in November of 1998 when he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

While serving his sentence, was transferred from the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, which had a digital recording studio the inmates could use. It was there Cure recorded several new tracks, which would appear on his album 'Freedom Blues', released by VP records in 2005.

http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_jah_cure_album_release.htm