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Reggae star Gyptian arrived in Bermuda for an upcoming performance for the Soca vs Reggae event at Tiger Bay in St. George’s on Friday, July 31st. The event will see local sound system King Jyrus handle the DJ battle for the Reggae Team, while D’General, DJ Rusty G, and Giselle will team up to deliver the energy for Soca. The Soca Team will be led by international artists Shal Marshall and 5 Star Akil. The Soca Versus Reggae Cup Match After Party will take place at Tiger Bay in St. George’s on Friday, July 31st.

Blacka Di Danca has spent the last week teaching in Crimea for the Big Up Kemp 2015, and while in Russia, he has linked up with the Siberian talent Fraules to collaborate on this latest video! Shot live in Russia by Andrey Boyko , here is Blacka's latest choreography!

Pras Michel of hip-hop legends the Fugees will attend the September 15 opening night gala at the 2015 trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff) , where the documentary Sweet Micky for President will have its Caribbean premiere. The remarkable story of Michel Martelly’s run to become President of Haiti, Sweet Micky for President won both the Audience and Jury Prizes for Best Documentary at the Slamdance Film Festival, where it had its world premiere. The film also screened at Hot Docs in Canada. Pras, who is of Haitian descent, is one of the film’s producers as well as its narrator. “We are thrilled to be hosting the regional premiere of Sweet Micky for President,” said Bruce Paddington, ttff Founder and Festival Director. “This is a brilliantly made, rousing film that affords us the opportunity to acknowledge Haiti and its importance in the shaping of the Caribbean’s history. “It also affords us the opportunity to welcome Pras Michel, an accomplished son of the Caribbean diaspora, to Trinidad and Tobago and the ttff, as we celebrate our tenth anniversary.” Directed by Ben Patterson, who will also be in attendance, Sweet Micky for President follows Pras as he visits Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake. With no experience or money, he mobilises a presidential campaign for the unlikeliest of candidates: Michel Martelly, aka Sweet Micky, Haiti’s most popular and controversial pop star. The politically innocent pair set out to triumph against a corrupt government, civil unrest and a rigged election. When Pras’ former bandmate, superstar Wyclef Jean, also enters the presidential race, their chances seem further doomed. Sweet Micky for President brilliantly captures an important—and improbable—moment in Haiti’s history, as a fledgling democracy battles to produce a government worthy of the country’s status as the world’s first black republic. The ttff/15 opening night gala will take place at Queen’s Hall in Port of Spain. Tickets for the gala will go on sale soon. The rest of the lineup for the ttff/15, which runs from September 15–29, will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Now it is time to crown a new queen. Twenty girls will be competing for the chance to be crowned Miss Jamaica World at the Montego Bay Convention Center on August 15. The winner will represent her country at the Miss World pageant to be held on December 19th 2015 Beauty Crown Grand Theatre in Sanya, China. Meet the beauties........... Robyn Lloyd- Miss Hype TV Age: 19 Jade McBean – Miss Immigration USA Age: 24 Jovi Jaja – Miss Windy Air Conditioners Age:23 Kayla Blake – Miss Winchester Optical Age: 25 Jheanell Nesbeth – Miss WatA Land Age: 18 Shari Jo Robinson – Miss Virgin’s International Trading Age: 24 Talia Soares – Morfose Hair Care Services Age: 23 Krystal Tomlinson – Miss Spa Aesthetique Age: 25 Setrena Clarke – Miss Yaad Trendz Age: 23 Cavel Campbell – Miss Nargia’s Beauty Experience Age: 22 Suchelis Rhodd – Miss Klip Extreme Age: 24 Richelle Parchment – Miss Panasonic Girl Next Door Winner Age: 21 Sanneta Myrie – Miss Evergrow Garden Centre Age: 24 Royanne DeSilva – Miss Future Energy Source & Miss Middlesex Age: 21 Renee Boland – Miss Amelia Morgandy Age: 20 Chanel Ricketts – Miss French Connection Events Age: 25 Daina Haughton – Miss Pier 1 & Miss Cornwall Age: 18 Christina Rowe – Miss Evans Electrical Age: 19 Roshelle Mckinley – Miss Optical Solutions International Age: 21 Crystal Mason – Miss University College of the Caribbean Age: 19 For more information visit http://missjamaicaworld.com

(CNS): Miss Cayman Islands has been behaving badly, it appears, as the pageant committee has issued a disciplinary letter to the beauty queen over her conduct and the performance of her duties. Officials from the Miss Cayman Islands Committee are remaining mum on the details of Toni Chisholm’s alleged bad behavior but sources tell CNS that the North Side woman has been partying a little hard, dressing inappropriately and, above all, not turning up for or fulfilling the obligations that come with the tiara and the sash. The committee appears to have lost the battle to keep a lid on the mischief that Miss Cayman Islands seems to have been getting up to and has admitted that the 26-year-old from North Side needs some coaching before she represents Cayman in the Miss Universe contest later this year. In response to enquiries about what the trouble was, committee chair Derri Dacres-Lee told CNS that the matter of Miss Cayman’s conduct had been resolved and she has accepted that the disciplinary warning was warranted and “improvements need to be made to ensure that going forward, she performs her duties in accordance with her contract”. As a result, it appears that the pageant queen will be receiving extra support and coaching on what is expected of her as the titleholder of Miss Cayman Islands. “The committee is now meeting to discuss the areas where Tonie needs additional assistance and identify the most effective ways to provide that supplementary support,” she said, adding that the committee wanted to move forward to provide her “with the coaching she evidently needs”. Pointing out that the Cayman Islands will be participating in the Miss Universe pageant, where Chisholm will compete alongside experienced contestants from all over the world, Dacres-Lee said, “Preparing for an international event of this caliber takes intense training and a lot of hard work. The Committee is working in earnest to ensure that Tonie is fully prepared for the pageant and supported within a positive environment while this is taking place.” Sources tell CNS that this is not the first warning Miss Cayman has received for behaving badly and raises the question about the selection process just as the committee begins the hunt for contestants for the 2016 pageant. Choosing not to outline the conduct which has led to the concerns and the need for her extra coaching and support, the committee said in a statement to Cayman 27 that it was disappointed the matter had reached the public domain. “It is unfortunate that details of an issue concerning Miss Cayman that has already been handled and resolved by the Miss Cayman Islands committee have now become public bringing unnecessary scrutiny to what is essentially an internal matter.” However, in the committee’s own words the role is far from a private one, as winners receive a four-year scholarship to attend university overseas, which is funded by government. On its website the committee states that the Miss Cayman title is not just a beauty pageant “but an opportunity for young ladies to further their education and become leaders within our community”. According to the terms and conditions on the sites, application forms holders are expected to act as ambassadors for the Cayman Islands at home and abroad. The winner signs a contract with the Department of Tourism and the website sets out clearly the expectations of crown holders to behave with decorum and not commit any immoral or illegal act that could bring the pageant into disrepute. Titleholders also attend the Miss Word and Miss Universe contests on behalf of the country, although Chisholm has passed the age limit for Miss World and will not attend the contest. Source: caymannewsservice.com/

Reggae singer Julian Marley has a new song “ Lemme Go” celebrating the recent law passed to decriminalized marijuana in Jamaica. Lemme Go is produced by his brother Damian Marley from The Corner Riddim. Also Julian has launched his own cannabis line ”Juju Royal ”.

NEW YORK – Jah Cure’s brand new album The Cure (Jul 10, VP Records) debuts at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart. He has delivered a “certified classic” (according to Associated Press), and lands this week’s coveted chart position with the annual Soca Gold 2015 compilation nabbing the second spot. The reviews continue to pour in. “musical therapy to your ears…poetic messages of empowerment and love.” – ABC NEWS (via Associated Press) “another classic…raises the bar of what reggae music can and should be…traditional reggae and lover’s rock is blended with pop, rock, and R&B making his music feel evolved yet approachable” – FRANK 151 “One of the most anticipated albums of 2015…one of the greatest living reggae singers”- MASS APPEAL “…his best album yet…among the most talented and influential Jamaican artists of the modern roots era”-MUSIC SNAKE “one of Jah Cure’s most personal records to date…spans a rich, sonic palette, coupled with a wide-range of themes…”- MTV IGGY “…timeless reggae…got the musical remedy for all…making the likes of Bob Marley smile from the heavens” –ARTIST DIRECT “The Cure finds Jah Cure at his most passionate and emotive” –UNITED REGGAE In support of his new album, Jah Cure is currently touring Europe until end of August – closing at Spain’s renowned Rototom Festival. U.S. fans can catch him aboard the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise (http://welcometojamrockreggaecruise.com), leaving twice this year either on November 30 or December 5 from Miami, FL. With his beguiling vocals and soulful conviction, Jah Cure effortlessly blends street poetry and sufferer’s tales with beautiful love ballads into his new album The Cure. The 13-track set is a return to roots reggae and lover’s rock with R&B and pop-fused elements. Jah Cure co-produced the entire album with the help of reggae producers like Christopher “Sketch” Carey, Clive Hunt, Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown, Justin “Jus Bus” Nation and Trevor “Baby G” James. The Cure features recent hits like his #1 reggae chart-topping John Legend cover “All of Me” (which received over 5 million YouTube views), “Rasta,” “That Girl” and “Life We Live” as well as brand new singles including “Show Love,” “No Friend of Mine,” “Made In California“(https://youtu.be/ZcyZaUV4fDU), “I Surrender” and more. Jah Cure’s multi-faceted story of struggle and love is intertwined into The Cure. “My struggles made me who I am today. That’s why I sing with feelings, it comes from my heart cause I feel the pain. Who feels it knows it,” he states. Purchase The Cure on iTunes now: http://smarturl.it/JCTheCure TOUR DATES: Aug 1 in Mulheim, Germany @ Rurr Reggae Summer Festival Aug 5 in Negril, Jamaica @ Appleton Special Dream Weekend Aug 7 in Amsterdam, Holland @Kwaku Festival Aug 18 in Benicassim, Spain @ Rototom Festival

STATELINE, Nev. (TBD, 2015) – Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter and reggae giant, Ziggy Marley returns to Tahoe, along with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, a funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop band, for a co-headlining performance that promises to heat up the BaseJam Summer 2015 Outdoor Concert Series, July 30, at the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe outdoor arena. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $75 for VIP and go on sale Friday, May 1 at ticketfly. The seven-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner and world humanitarian, Marley returns to Tahoe after his 2013 sold-out show. Following in the musical footsteps of his legendary father, Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley has released 12 albums to critical acclaim. His band, Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers , has eight best-selling albums to their name; three of which earned Grammy’s and such chart-topping hits as “ Look Who’s Dancing, ” “ Tomorrow People ” and Tumbling Down .” As a solo artist, Marley as been equally prolific releasing his first solo album, “Dragonfly,” in 2003, followed by his second solo album, “Love is My Religion,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2006. Marley’s third solo album, “Family Time,” earned the singer a fifth Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album, and his fourth album, “Wild And Free,” nabbed Marley a Grammy nomination. Marley scored his sixth Grammy for Best Reggae Album with the release of his 2012 live album “ Ziggy Marley In Concert.” His latest release, “ Fly Rasta ” earned this music man his seventh Grammy Award, which coincided with the debut of his children’s book, “I Love You Too.” A world humanitarian, Marley leads Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment (URGE), a non-profit organization that benefits efforts in Jamaica, Ethiopia and other developing nations with a range of missions, including building new schools to operating health clinics, among other charitable ventures. New Orleans native, Trombone Shorty has been performing since the young age of six and has been touring internationally with brass bands throughout New Orleans and worldwide with Lenny Kravitz. As front man to the wildly talented Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, the band has released three albums, including the Grammy-nominated “Backatown,” in 2010, followed by “For True” in 2011 and the latest release, “Say That to This,” in 2013 featuring Trombone Shorty’s New Orleans funk and jazz roots. Trombone Shorty has appeared in several episodes of HBO’s “ Treme, ” and has been a guest on “ The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ” “ Jimmy Kimmel Live ” and “ Late Night with Jimmy Fallon .” He has performed at the White House in honor of Black History Month with such music greats at B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck and Booker T. Jones. In 2012, he received the President’s Medal from Tulane University in recognition for his charitable work with the Trombone Shorty Foundation, which donates quality instruments to schools across New Orleans. The BaseJam Summer 2015 Outdoor Concert Series at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino runs June 27 through Labor Day weekend. The concert series kicks off with the 3rd Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival on June 27 and the Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival on July 11. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe and PR Entertainment, Inc., a national entertainment and sports production company are co-presenting the BaseJam Summer 2015 Outdoor Concert Series. The property is transforming its back parking lot into an outdoor arena providing an intimate setting for top-name national artists and festivals through Labor Day weekend. PR Entertainment, Inc., is building and operating the temporary outdoor concert amphitheater that holds up to 7,500 people. The outdoor arena offers food concessions, full-service bars and a sponsor/vendor village to purchase retail items. For more information on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe and for room reservations, visit www.HardRockCasinoLakeTahoe.com or call 844-588-ROCK. Like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

Kingston, Jamaica : The monthly Girlfriendz – Cocktailz & Conversationz series features its first LIVE performance edition with singer/songwriter Tanya Stephens. The theme for this staging, scheduled for July 26 at ABAR Restaurant and Lounge, Springs Plaza; is Wifey Versus Matey . Promoter and host, Shelly-Ann ‘Dr Sexy-Ann’ Weeks says that the wifey-matey discussion is usually had in isolation based on one party’s perspective but this conversation will address what she believes is the real issue about this dynamic. “The “Wifey”“Matey ” title is all about the man and It’s time for women to stop defining themselves base on how men see them”, she said. “Men have been allowed to betray women and get away with it long enough and it’s time for ladies to hold them accountable and stop fighting each other.” She continued, “Tanya Stephens is the perfect fit for this staging because she has addressed the love triangle relationship brilliantly in her music. With songs like “ Tek Im Back” , “ Still ago Loose Him ” “ To the Rescue ” “ It’s a Pity” among others, she will be an excellent boost to the event”. The conversation, of course takes place in the Ask Him Segment that usually includes men on the panel. It will be interesting to hear what they have to say on this very real situation. In addition to Tanya’s performance and the panel discussion, Girlfriendz will definitely feature its usual segments, including Seduction, Self Defense Classes, games and giveaways. Of course Dr Sexy-Ann will be engaging the conversation about Sex Love and Relationships. Admission for entry is $1000 (Buy 3 tickets get 1 free – Presold only) $1500 at the door and fun starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are available at www.yardticket.com and Abar Restaurant & Lounge or call 798-0820 for more information. Girlfriendz – Cocktails and Conversations is sponsored by LIME, Smirnoff Vodka, and Baileys Irish Cream. “Girlfriendz – Cocktailz & Conversationz is all about empowering women and helping them embrace who they really are,” says Dr Sexy-Ann. Girlfriendz targets women but men are definitely invited to attend. See you Sunday

On Wednesday, Rihanna released the full theatrical version of the video for "Bitch Better Have My Money ". The seven-minute video which features kidnapping, torture, nudity, drugs and vandalism was directed by Rihanna and Megaforce. She wrote on Instagram that she’d been thinking about the project for eight months. “Ya girl got director skillz!!!” she wrote. “The concept for this piece came to me 8 months ago!!! So you can imagine how anxious I am right now!!!” She also teased that Sita Abellan would be one of her “henchmen” in the vid. Watch the full “Bitch Better Have My Money” music video: Also Rihanna is now the holder of the most digital single awards, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which basically means that she’s sold more millions of singles than any other artist since the awards were created in 1958. She received 48 million new digital single certifications, launching her to number one on the RIAA's list of digital single awards.

San Jose, CA - The 4th annual Island Reggae Festival which will be held on Saturday July 4 at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA offers 17 different music groups on three stages, an Island Cultural Dance presentation and competition and so much more. Gates open at 10 am and the event concludes with a fireworks display at 11pm. Bands are Third World, Morgan Heritage, The Green, House of Shem, Sammy J, Kapena, Maoli, Finn da Groovah Drew Deezy, Teki, Spawnbreezie, Trey Smoov, Samu, Luisa Lavulo, Essel and Servants. The festival will also include a Diabetes Awareness initiative and the Red Cross will be on hand as part of a blood drive. As to how the community-health oriented aspects of the festival come into play, promoter Danny Perez from Rudebwoy 3nt explains, “This festival is a platform we created to celebrate our Pacific Islander culture through music and dance. We are also bringing awareness as to the diabetes epidemic our people face.” Come eat and dance, and speak with one of many health professionals from the Foothill Community Health Center in San Jose. They will be available on site to answer your questions, provide insight and equip you with the resources necessary on your journey towards a diabetes free life! Tickets are available on line through the Island Reggae Festival website islandreggaefest.com

PRISM MARKETING CONSULTANTS | JULY 1, 2015 | Dancehall artiste Bramma known for the hits 'Trust People' and 'Cha Cha Bwoy' was force to cut short his month long U.S. promotional tour over the weekend following the death of his beloved grandmother. His grandma, Ms. Myrtle Brammer passed away last Friday after ailing for some time with diabetes among other medical complications. Upon receiving the unfortunate news the deejay who shared a special bond with her said he had no choice but to halt the tour and return home to be with his family. Prior to his return Bramma took to his Instagram page (@realgorilla) and wrote: "Cah believe Grama gaan ..#rip mi hurt ... but still we got to push on" In a statement to the media, Bramma says he's not sure when the tour will resume because his main focus presently is sorting out the funeral arrangements and providing support for the other members of his family. "I can't tell you when the tour or if the tour will continue, family come first and that takes priority over all other things right now" – he added. Meanwhile, Bramma whose given name is Lloyd Brammer is expected to release a number of projects in collaboration with Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor in the weeks ahead along with several music videos shot during his recent stint in Europe as part of a renewed 2015 campaign.