Reggae star Collie Buddz and band New Kingston tell Bermuda Sun NewsBite‘s Mikaela Pearman about their Bermuda Cup Match show at Barr’s Bay Park and plans for an upcoming album. Production by Crimson Multimedia
Music Videos used to be the stuff of legend; a privilege reserved purely for top shelf artists that are generating so much revenue from their record sales that they can splurge on a video of their music, not only for the promotional purposes that videos provide but also for the opportunity to visually depict the music they are creating. I remember like it was yesterday when everyone held their breath around the world for the unveiling of “BAD” by Michael Jackson on network TV. It seemed like everyone was watching this rapidly expanding, opulent medium. Music videos were excess and exclusively for the best of the best, who routinely built up the prestige around the genre by increasingly getting more technical, Hollywood directors, huge budgets, elite models, actors etc. making it nigh impossible for normal folk and artists to ever entertain making a music video for real. Until now .. Gavin Djata Smith
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Ital Foundation came together in the winter of 1977, out of a shared belief in Rastafarianism and deep love of reggae music. Their music; an inspired fusion of self proclaimed, “space age reggae” with that of a truly classic Bermudian sound, tackles global issues of colonialism, poverty, prophecy and redemption.
They released only one album in their legendary career, the 1980 release, ‘Ital Foundations Vol 1’. A tumultous history rought with trial and tribulation resulted in Ital being an underground musical movement that saw record sales all over the world while the band languished in obscurity and turmoil.For the first time in decades Ital Foundation has reunited, with several of the original band members combined with new blood to take the sound to the next level. Ital is preparing to come back and claim their throne as kings of Reggae music. The group is currently working on their second CD, ‘Ital Foundation Volume II’ as well as a live album recorded in their birth place, now home to The Chewstick Foundation.
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Former lead singer of Homegrown Kush Band and Reggae/Dancehall Artist Mox releases some “Shiznitt” for Friday the 13th!!
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Propa (Jamel Thomas) was born in Jacksonville, Florida and raised in New Orleans & Bermuda.
Making music has been a part of his life since a young child but 2002 was when he began rapping. The “Hot Boyz” first CD in the late 90’s was the main inspiration for Propa’s journey. He began with lucrative freestyle battles at events that would eventually lead him to songwriting for himself and other artists.
Propa has opened for well known artists such as Mario and Mavado and at events such as Good Friday @ Horseshoe Bay, Hamilton Princess Fashion Show, Peace in The Street and Chewstick’s Beachfest and Legendary Open-Mic Jam Session.
Clinark became known as ‘The Reggae Torch’ after a line in his song ‘Inspirational Prayer’ which goes: ‘I just re-ignited the torch as one of your soldiers …Though many trials and tribulations, I’ve been through.’ © 2005 Clinarke Dill & Juliet L Edwards
Reggae singer and songwriter, Clinark (pronounced Klin_Ark), real name Clinarke Dill. His music career started out as a lead singer and musician (keyboard & drums) on the British colony of Bermuda for top Bands ‘Youth Creation’ ‘Studio Six,’ & ‘Jahstice’. He was brought up as a Seven Day Adventist. He is renowned for his ability to span all ranges, extending to tenor, coupled with a captivating spiritual stage presence. His repertoire stretches from Bob Marley to Michael Jackson … read full bio here.
Maxi Priest sings an upbeat rock & roll/mambo jive version of “All my loving” for the Bermuda John Lennon Tribute album where Bermudians and International Artists pay tribute to the late, great Beatle’s musician.
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Max Alfred “Maxi” Elliot (born 10 June 1961) is a British and reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent. He is best known for singing reggae music with an R&B influence, otherwise known as reggae fusion, and became one of the first international successes who regularly dabbled in the genre as well as being one of the most successful reggae fusion acts of all-time
June 28, 2012 – Collie Buddz new song Livin Like!
Check out colliebuddz.com for brand new music first!
Clinark writes: Bermuda Day in London, June 4th 2012 at Lockside Lounge, Camden Lock was a Blessed Day Indeed with Good Vibes from Start to Finish. Congratulations to all the other fellow artist as well who took part in this Wonderful Event. One Love!
Kass: Guitar also Lead Singer for a big UK Reggae band RAS ITES. They are wicked, like a young version of ASWAD. Adrian: Keyboardist. What a Talent! He plays for many of the Major Artists in the Industry. The Legendary FLUXY: DRUMS The Legendary Mafia: Bass Guitar. One of the Top Producers in the Reggae industry with over 30 years in the Business with some of UK’s & Europe’s Finest … The Sly n Robbie of Europe!
Clinark clinark.com
Event Live Streaming courtesy of One Harmony Radio Station
The Bermuda John Lennon Tribute has brought together numerous Bermudian singers to be a part of a Community Song that expresses LOVE & UNITY in the spirit of ONE LOVE.
Producer Felix Tod gave the music back track an “Island Feel” with a distinctive reggae beat. The song was recorded in the Rick Faries Gallery at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.
THE LOVE SINGERS CHORUS
• Wayne L Furbert • Ed Christopher • Dennis Moniz • Will Black • Paul Harney • Traceylynne Harney • Gita Blakeney • Robert “Sai” Emery • Ronnie Lopes • Francesca Dill • Adam Melvin
Lucinda Spurling the acclaimed Bermudian film director filmed the scenes of people in Bermuda from one end of the island to the other.
LENNON BERMUDA doublefantasybermuda.com
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
THE LOVE SINGERS
One of the joys of producing the Bermuda John Lennon Tribute CD has been asking Bermudian singers to be a part of a Community Song that expresses PEACE, LOVE & UNITY. The song brings many singers together in a spirit of ONE LOVE for the Bermuda Tribute to John. Producer Felix Tod gave the music back track an “Island Feel” with a distinctive reggae beat.
The song was recorded in the Rick Faries Gallery at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.
The featured singers are:
• Wayne L Furbert
• Ed Christopher
• Dennis Moniz
• Will Black
• Paul Harney
• Traceylynne Harney
• Gita Blakeney
• Robert “Sai” Emery
• Ronnie Lopes
• Francesca Dill
• Adam Melvin
The LOVE SINGERS CHORUS is comprised of many singers who can be seen in the Music Video. Lucinda Spurling the acclaimed Bermudian film director has filmed scenes of people in Bermuda from one end of the island to the other.
The song ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE is one that will resonate with people everywhere!
Website: http://www.doublefantasybermuda.com
Track Details:
SONG ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
SINGERS Wayne Furbert, Robert “Sai” Emery, Will Black, Francesca Dill
Ed Christopher, Ronnie Lopes, Dennis Moniz,
Gita Blakeney, Paul Harney, TraceyLynn Harney, Adam Melvin
COMPOSER JOHN LENNON & PAUL McCARTNEY
PRODUCER & MIX FELIX TOD
BASS/GUITARS/KEYS DAVID AYERS
DRUMS DWIGHT HART
TRUMPETS CONRAD ROACH
BACKING VOCALS ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE SINGERS
MASTERING ALAN SILVERMAN: ARF! DIGITAL, NEW YORK, NY, USA
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TOGS / Children in Need Charity Single
Eldon Raynor is a singer/songwriter who made his name on the island of Bermuda in the 80’s & 90’s with successful bands Youth Creation and Jahstice where Reggae singer Clinark also was a member.
Eldon felt inspired to record this song ‘Good People’ after he was unsuccessful getting through the second round X Factor auditions at the 02 arena in London. Clinark was recording his new single ‘Babylon City‘ with John Webber at Blue Pro Studios when Eldon joined him.
Eldon says ‘I had been carrying around songs with me for several years and this song ‘ Good People’ seemed to suit the moment. I decided to sign up to Clinark’s ‘ Nurture Projects‘ Label and he took me through the whole process. Within a week or so I had the track built at Stingray Big House Studio’s in London by Mafia & Fluxy and Stanley Andrew on guitar. I was back with John at Blue Pro studio with this song. It was amazing and I hope you all love it too’.
Single: ‘Good People”’ available on digital download @ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/eldon and iTunes and more,.
Credits
Singer/Producer: Eldon Raynor Jr.
(c)2012 E W.Raynor Jr.
Voiced, Mixed and Mastered at Blue Pro Studio, London England by Engineer:John Webber
Musicians:Leroy (Mafia) Heywood: Bass & Keyboards, Dave (Fluxy ) Heywood: Drums, Stanley Andrew: Guitars,
Barbara Knapp:Backing Vocals .Music: Engineer: Carlton ‘Dillie’ McLeod Recorded at Stingray ‘ Big House’ Studios London
England. (P) 2012 Nurture Projects Music Publishers
