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Making of @Clinark Tribute to Michael Jackson

April 18, 2012 Published by

“I am totally honoured by the support I have received on this work. Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 were a major influence and inspiration to me as I grew up. I, as was the rest of world, so saddened by his untimely death.

In May 2009 with the anticipation of seeing Michael in concert in London at O2 Arena, I was singing along to I’ll Be There, and my manager Juliet Edwards, suggested that I record the song. It was released just 4 days before Michael’s death in June 2009. I watched with the world as the tragedy of Michael’s passing unfolded and joined fans around the world in the condolences. On hearing that ‘Smile’ was one of Michael’s favourite songs, I recorded a version of the song too in Dec 2009. I was still devastated by Michael’s death but set about putting the optimism into the song and celebrating the contribution Michael made to this world.

By August 2010 I had so many requests from fans for more covers and was further moiré encouraged by DJ Musical Genius amongst many others. So in August 2010. I re-assembled my old album crew of great musicians who worked on my debut album ‘Journey to Foreign.’ So we went back to Stingray’s Big House Studio in London , with Dillie , Mafia & Fluxy, Stanley Andrew with the addition of Michael Martin for Heartbreak Hotel and I set about producing this new album ‘ Tribute to Michael Jackson a Legend and a Warrior. I hope you appreciate this tribute from my heart. Thanks to all those who have supported me in the works.

Thank you Michael Jackson for inspiring me with your excellent musical works and your dazzling performances. RIP Michael Joseph Jackson The Greatest Entertainer of All Time.”

By Clinark – “The Reggae Torch”

Footage below is from the creative process of recording and some of the mixing of Clinarks tribute to Michael Jackson a legend and a warrior album recorded at Sting Ray Studios In England with Mafia n Fluxy, Stanley Andrew and Carlton Dillie Mcleod  @ the mixing desk – “They Don’t Care About Us” and “Heal the World” song clips

Clinark – Bermudians.com/clinark

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Devaune Ratteray @SoundCloud

April 17, 2012 Published by

Born and raised in Bermuda with a rich cultural background that includes African, European and East Asian, Devaune was exposed to many different genres of music. He was also greatly influenced by the music his parents listened to most, people like Michael & Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross.

My first taste of “The Bug” came when I was four years old and my parents entered me into a talent show. I sang ‘Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)’ and got a standing ovation. I’ve been on stage ever since, from school plays to violin recitals …

Devaune Ratteray devauneonline.com 

 

 

#Bermuda #JohnLennon #DoubleFantasy #TributeCD 2012 @BermudaLennon

April 14, 2012 Published by

Bermuda John Lennon Tribute album where Bermudians and International Artists pay tribute to the late, great Beatle’s musician.

The CD  produced by Tony Brannon and the Ride the Wave Group will be released worldwide on June 21st 2012. It will coincide with the Unveiling of the Graham Foster Sculpture that celebrates John’s days in Bermuda.

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Twanée – Lesson Learned @MissTwanee

April 10, 2012 Published by

Bermuda’s singer/songwriter Twanée recently released “Lessons Learned” as an mp3 and already the piece has been viewed more than 10,000 times.

Twanée is now on her rise to success in the US, as seen with her recent “50 Cent” collaboration on his album “Shooting Guns” and with this superb video debut of “Lesson Learned” ; the first release of her debut EP , currently in the making.free download @ http://hulkshare.com/vj0i1h2b1y79

 

@MissTwanee wants to hear about all of your lessons learned!! Write to her about YOUR personal experience of a “Lesson Learned” on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube with the hashtag #LessonLearned to share.

Twanée interview @PNCRadio “The Chop Shop Show”

“Lesson Learned” Video Director: Shannon Muir @ShannonMuirHD

Actors: Mitch Lowe (@Papi_ChuLOWE) and China (@AChinaWhite)
Stylist: Khaliah Clark (@kc_ynvs)
Make-up: Ken Porcelain (@LaeminkFarentin)
Hair: Sparkles (@sparkjoy623)
Photographer: Slim (@MuddMonkey72)

Produced by: Buda and Grandz (@BudaDaFuture and @GrandzMuzik)
Written by: Twanée (@MissTwanee) and Talon Haynes (@TalonHaynes)

 

 

Born Jamericans – Warning Sign @deliciousvinyl

April 4, 2012 Published by

Born Jamericans was a reggae/hip hop duo formed in Washington, D.C., popular in the 1990s. The group comprised Norman “Notch” Howell and Edley “Shine” Payne. Notch’s voice is smooth and melodic, while Shine’s is rougher and tends more toward toasting. Their debut album, Kids from Foreign, was released in 1994 on the hip hop label Delicious Vinyl, and following its success the group toured with Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, Zhane, and Shai, and toured Japan with Shinehead and Mad Lion. In 1996, they contributed the soundtrack to the film Kla$h. The duo’s second album, released in 1997, featured guest appearances from Mad Lion, Shinehead, and Johnny Osbourne. Both albums were chart successes in the United States.

‘Warning Sign’ was Shot In Bermuda

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Shooting Guns – 50 Cent Ft. Kidd Kidd @MissTwanee

April 3, 2012 Published by

Bermuda’s Twanée is not only shooting for the stars; she’s hangin’ with ’em now! She talks about her latest appearance on “Shooting Guns,” a piece by the six time platinum album artist 50 Cent

I referenced the track for him as he had just written it and I just happened to be in the  studio. I referenced it and he kept me on it, so, I guess he liked it!

@ Shade 45 with Ms Mimi and Du Love

Twanée talks about her career, her collaboration with “50 cent” and gives an acapella performance of Whitney Houston’s “I have Nothing”

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I’ll Be There – Michael Jackson Cover by Clinark feat. Adele Harley

April 3, 2012 Published by

Nurture Projects Music Presents the Official Music Video for Clinark’s Reggae cover of the Jackson 5 classic, ‘I’ll Be There’ which features on Clnark’s album – A tribute to Michael Jackson – A legend and a Warrior. This 20 Track album has now resulted in 2 nominations for Best British Album and Best Newcomer for the Britsh Reggae ndustry Award (BRIA) 2012. Single:

I’ll Be There Style: Lovers Rock/Reggae Clinark feat. Adele Harley Release Date: August 2009 Format: Digital Download & CD single Duration: 4.17 Label: Nurture Projects Music Distributor: Nurture Projects Distribution Singer, songwriter, musician and producer,

The Jackson 5 were one of my favourite groups as a youth. I was just harping back to those days and sang a long a bit to the song and then my manager, Juliet Edwards heard it and said I should record it. By the time I had the first demo vocal I was driven and by the time I had finished, Dillie and Mafia and Fluxy and Stanley Andrews had built this amazing track and to top it all Adele Harley came through with amazing vocals. – Clinark

Credits Drums: Dave Fluxy Heywood, Bass: Leroy Mafia Heywood, Riddim and Lead Guitar: Stanley Andrews. Backing Vocals: Adele Harley, Recording Engineer: Carlton Dillie Mcleod, Mixed at Stingray Studio by: Carlton Dillie McLeod, Recorded at Stingray Studio UK, Produced by Clinark, Mafia and Fluxy Executive Producer: Clinark Dill, Nurture Projects Music. Mastered by Kevin Reeves at UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NYC. Written by B. Gordy/W. Hutch/B. West/H. Davis Published by JOBETE MUSIC/ EMI MUSIC

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Clinark became known as ‘The Reggae Torch’ after a line in his song ‘Inspirational Prayer’ 

I just re-ignited the torch, as one of your soldiers, during the many trials and tribulations that I’ve been through. – Clinark

ADELE HARLEY ~ COME INTO MY LIFE~ DEBUT ALBUM 2010
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Adele Harley was born in the UK. She is an accomplished musician, playing various instruments as well as singing in a variety of bands. She is also nominated Best Female vocalist for a BRIA 2012. Not only is she a singer/songwriter in her own right, she has also toured the world as a session singer, singing and supporting acts such as Corrine Bailey Rae, Betty Wright and numerous others. Heavily influenced by Reggae/ and Lovers Rock as a teenager, it was inevitable she would hook up with local reggae artists and collaborations which lead to her working and debuting in 08 with producers Leroy Mafia & Dave Fluxy with the single ‘No One` Adele also sings on the R&B to Reggae/Strictly vocals compilations.

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Slanger & Roach Killa – High Grade – Royal Flush Riddim – @MadrigalMusique

March 25, 2012 Published by

Bermuda’s own Slanger & Roach Killa have a featured piece “High Grade” in the amazing dubplate “Royal Flush Riddim“ by the independent French Label “Madrigal Musique” – un label français indépendant créé par les membres du groupe West Sound en 2002, afin de sortir leur premier album : “Pour l’amour du rap”

https://blog.bermudians.com/2012/03/24/royal-flush-madrigal-musique-riddim-killa-mix/

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