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2010 Jamaica Day Celebration Postponed

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:45:09 +0000

The organizers of the 20th Anniversary Jamaica Day Celebration would like to thank all the people who came out for Jamaica Day (despite the heavy rain) on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Unfortunately with the risk of thunderstorms continuing throughout the evening, the event had to be postponed. All artistes are now being re-confirmed to return for Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Downsview Park.

Advance ticket holders who can’t attend the new date will be able to obtain a full refund at the original point of purchase (before August 21). Tickets for July 24 will be honored, and need not to be exchanged for new tickets. Please visit jamaicadaytoronto.com for additional updates.

Canada’s King Ujah To Perform At Reggae Sumfest 2010

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:43:19 +0000

From humble beginnings as an entertainer in Jamaica, to great accomplishments in Canada and the United States, King Ujah comes full circle to bless the Reggae Sumfest 2010 stage in Montego Bay!

Canada’s most awarded Dancehall and Reggae singjay, King Ujah, has just released his hit singles & music videos “Universal Love” and “Granny Got It,” which are receiving airplay on Irie FM, Mello FM, Power 106 FM, Radio Jamaica, also CVM, and Klick TV. He will take the Reggae Sumfest stage, which is one of the most prestigious festivals in Reggae and Dancehall entertainment.

On Thursday July 22nd, 2010, King Ujah will share Sumfest’s dancehall night stage with big name artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Elephant Man, Spice, I-Octane, Demarco, Kiprich, D’Angel, Assassin, Ce’Cile, Voicemail, Chino. Additional artists to perform over the Sumfest week include Chris Brown, Usher, Etana, Queen Ifrica, Jah cure, Gyptian, Tony Rebel, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Gramps Morgan and more, “Sharing the stage with artists such as these is indeed an honour,” said King Ujah, from the recording studio in Toronto. “This is the kind of stage artists dream of being on. I’m going to give the people a show they’ll never forget!”

Reggae Sumfest is the most celebrated and supported Reggae Festival in Jamaica, and attracts the world’s leading musicians and performers. In its near 20 year history, the show has boasted a superb entertainment package, loaded with the best performances, food, music, and culture. This year’s Festival runs from July 17-24 at Catherine Hall, St James.

Sugar Minott In Toronto - May 5

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 06:51:28 +0000

Veteran dancehall / reggae artiste, Sugar Minott, performs live on Thursday, May 6, at the Lula Loungeon Dundas Street (West) in Toronto. Check out the flyer below.

Klassique Rae Town 28th Anniversary

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:05:11 +0000

Music lovers in Toronto are gearing up for the Klassique Rae Town 28th anniversary event, which happens tomorrow, April 24 at the Naija Banquet Hall. Two of Jamaica’s best selectors - Senor Daley of Klassique and Rory of Stone Love - will be going up against each other in a vintage showdown that will be sure to please.

Toronto Top Ten Reggae/Dancehall Singles Week Ending March 6th

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:26:57 +0000

1. Mavado feat Di Genius - Can’t Take Wi Life - Big Ship
2. G Whizz - My Life - TJ Records
3. Kim Davis - Show Me - Kim Davis Music
4. Mavado - House Cleaning - Heart of Love
5. Courtney John - Lucky Man - Peckings Records
6. Twins Of Twins - Dem A Try Bait Me - Boardhouse
7. Spice feat Pamputtae - Slim Vs Fluffy - College Boiz
8. Busy Signal - One More night - Turf Muzik
9. Serani/Ding Dong/Razz&Biggy - Skip To Ma Luu - Daseca
10. Mavado - Starlight - Big Ship

Chart details courtesy of RadioDubplate.com

Reese Badda - Tear Drops Music Video

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:48:18 +0000

Independent Toronto-based dancehall artiste, Reese Badda, recently released the music video for his single “Tear Drops”. The music video details the all too familiar scenario of love vs. lust and temptation faced by many young adults caught up in the nightlife. This music video release marks the first of 2010 for Reese, but not the last, as he is already in the works to prepare for his next single, which will also be directed by Magelantic Studios (responsible for Reese Badda’s “Tear Drops” and “Nah Lie” music videos). Check out the music video below.

Vintage 2010 - The Gold Series - February 27

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:40:44 +0000

Grandmaster and Sepe Lee will be presenting the Vintage 2010 - The Gold Series - at the Jamaican Canadian Centre in Toronto on Saturday, February 27. The event will feature veteran selectors Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell (of Stone Love fame), alongside Senor Daley (of Klassique fame) and local star, Grandmaster Rosa. Check out the flyer below.

Toronto Top Ten Reggae/Dancehall Singles Week Ending Feb 20th

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:57:42 +0000

1. Mavado feat Di Genius - Can’t Take Wi Life - Big Ship
2. G Whizz - My Life - TJ Records
3. Twins Of Twins - Dem A Try Bait Me - Boardhouse
4. Kim Davis - Show Me - Kim Davis Music
5. Courtney John - Lucky Man - Peckings Records
6. Mavado - House Cleaning - Heart of Love
7. Ding Dong feat Chevaughn - Holiday - Unga Notice
8. Chino - Never Change - Big Ship
9. Chuck Fender ft Sammy Dread - Bad Boy - No Doubt Records
10. Spice feat Pamputtae - Slim Vs Fluffy - College Boiz

Chart details courtesy of RadioDubplate.com

Toronto Top Ten Reggae/Dancehall Singles Week Ending Feb 12th

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:25:53 +0000

1. G Whizz - My Life - TJ Records
2. Mavado feat Di Genius - Can’t Take Wi Life - Big Ship
3. Twins Of Twins - Dem A Try Bait Me - Boardhouse
4. Kim Davis - Show Me - Kim Davis Music
5. Courtney John - Lucky Man - Peckings Records
6. Chino - Never Change - Big Ship
7. Ding Dong feat Chevaughn - Holiday - Unga Notice
8. Mavado - House Cleaning - Heart of Love
9. Chuck Fender ft Sammy Dread - Bad Boy - No Doubt Records
10. Spice feat Pamputtae - Slim Vs Fluffy - College Boiz

Toronto Top Ten Reggae/Dancehall Singles Week Ending Feb 6th

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:55:13 +0000

Toronto’s Top Ten Reggae & Dancehall Singles courtesy of RadioDubplate.Com

1. G Whizz - My Life - TJ Records
2. Mavado feat Di Genius - Can’t Take Wi Life - Big Ship
3. Twins Of Twins - Dem A Try Bait Me - Boardhouse
4. Chino - Never Change - Big Ship
5. Ding Dong feat Chevaughn - Holiday - Unga Notice
6. Kim Davis - Show Me - Kim Davis Music
7. Courtney John - Lucky Man - Peckings Records
8. Mavado - House Cleaning - Heart of Love
9. Chuck Fender ft Sammy Dread - Bad Boy - No Doubt Records
10. Peetah Morgan - Only You - Gedion Soldiers