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Etana rose to prominence in 2006 with an inimitable musical style that resists categorization. Hitting all the right notes on her breakthrough song “Wrong Address”, an emotive lament reflecting the lack of employment prospects for Jamaicans living in violence-plagued communities, she brilliantly fused acoustic folk strands with roots reggae cadences and strains of neo soul influences. “Wrong Address” was duly rewarded with heavy radio rotation, reaching the number 1 position on several Jamaican charts. Etana, whose name means “the strong one”, followed that auspicious introductory single with a bold romantic declaration “Warrior Love”, juxtaposing acoustic rhythms with African-styled choral chants, and “Roots”, blending traditional African drum beats with exuberant soul underpinnings as she cautions the youths to hold on to their culture. Etana’s genre-blurring appeal reached a wider international audience with the June 2008 release of her critically lauded debut album “The Strong One” on VP Records, which included a lovers’ rock duet with Italian reggae artist Alborosie “Blessing”; a one-drop Rastafarian anthem “Jah Chariot” and her poignantly sung, unwavering declaration of self-assurance “I Am Not Afraid”. 

Because she adamantly refuses to be constrained by approach or lyrical content, Etana has named her sophomore VP release “Free Expressions”. “This album was produced a little differently from the first, most of the sessions were less planned so there is more of a free vibe,” she explained. “I just wanted to express myself freely, write just what I want without thinking too hard about what anyone’s opinion would be, just doing music as I feel to do it.” 

A mesmerizing performer whose vocals are as culturally defining as South Africa’s Miriam Makeba or Jamaica’s Marcia Griffiths and as dynamic as classic Whitney Houston, “Free Expressions” furthers Etana’s reputation as a skillful songwriter: she penned 12 of the album’s 14 tracks and their lyrical sophistication, coupled with her dramatic deliveries, destroys any notion of the dreaded sophomore curse. “I feel more confident as a writer now than a few years back,” she shares, “because I am less concerned about what people think about certain subjects, and certain points of view. I have learned that I can’t please everybody and for the most part, people are very happy with what they have been hearing.”

Indeed, people are so consistently enthralled by Etana ‘s music that several of “Free Expressions’” songs have already topped the charts in Jamaica and reggae charts internationally. “August Town” was written in 2009 about an unwarranted police shooting on a community gathering in the area of Kingston where she was born and lived until quite recently. London based producer Curtis Lynch Jr. heightens Etana’s impassioned account of that tragedy with dub- influenced reverbs and soul shaking bass lines. “Free”, produced by Kemar “Flava” McGregor, offers a somber reflection of a prolonged period of struggle endured by the artist. “While recording that song I had to go outside and catch my breath, then come back and do it again,” Etana shares. “It brought me to tears. I wrote it when I was going through one of the toughest times in my life and I felt like it wouldn’t end.”

Many years ago Etana recognized the power of music and its pervasive influence upon impressionable youngsters, a realization that prompted a seismic shift in her career trajectory. “I did not choose music, it chose me and for a real serious reason,” says the singer who was born Shauna McKenzie. “When I look at how women are being represented in Jamaican music and how little girls are thinking that is the way it is supposed to be, I want to be a positive influence and change some of the things they are taught.”

In 1992 Etana migrated with her mother to the U.S. She went on to attend Broward Community College with the intention of becoming a registered nurse but destiny intervened. She left college in 2000 and joined a female vocal group named Gift. Universal Records was interested in Gift at the time so Etana reluctantly agreed to wear the skimpy outfits dictated by the music industry’s widespread stereotyping of female artists; then one day she could no longer conform. “We were shooting a video and we had on Victoria’s Secret pink lingerie, thongs and black stiletto heels,” Etana remembers. “The cameraman had the camera in a compromising position and I was wondering, what is he looking at? I was very uncomfortable so I walked out and that was it. I also recall a young girl about 6 years old singing some of my suggestive lyrics and I couldn’t believe I had introduced her to lyrics like that.”

Etana returned to Kingston with the intention of opening an Internet café but again destiny interceded. In 2005 a friend brought her to Kingston’s Fifth Element Records, then the management team of Richie Spice, who were enjoying great success with Spice’s single “Earth A Run Red” and album “Spice In Your Life”. Spice was heavily booked for American and European tours and Etana auditioned to become one of his backup vocalists; she so impressed Spice’s management, she was immediately asked to accompany the Rastafarian singer on his tour dates and she agreed. Recognizing her immense talent, Fifth Element urged Etana to record her own songs but because of her experiences with Gift, Etana wasn’t sure she wanted to pursue a career in music again. Following almost a year of their requests, she agreed. “I decided to give music another shot after being asked repeatedly to record one song, which was “Wrong Address,” Etana explained. “After I figured out that I could do it my way and wear what I wanted to wear and sing what I wanted to sing, it wasn't so hard.” Etana followed the highly praised “Wrong Address” with a spate of hits singles, each honoring her embracement of Rastafarian principles, adherence to a natural lifestyle, acknowledgement of the teachings of Marcus Garvey and Emperor Haile Selassie I and royal representations of women. Etana’s debut album “The Strong One” garnered many awards including Album of the Year honors at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in New York City and at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards (EME) in Kingston. Etana was also nominated as Best New Reggae Artist at London’s annual MOBO Awards in 2008.

Adhering to song lyrics that reinforce self-sufficiency, enlightened spirituality, sultry but never tawdry romantic situations and keenly observed political commentaries, “Free Expressions” is poised to reap similar accolades. “War”, produced by Patrick Samuels, addresses the reasons for continual global conflict including religious divides and racial stereotyping, yet offers hope that these harmful prejudices can be eradicated; “Retribution”, produced by Stephen Stanley, warns of the karmic consequences that result from each of our actions. Etana’s unabashed romanticism on the lovers’ rock tunes “I Know You Love Me” and “Happy Heart”, both produced by Flava, is contrasted by the disillusionment that accompanies her partner’s infidelity on “Heart Broken”, produced by Curtis Lynch Jr. and Gussie Clarke. “Move On” also produced by Lynch, adapts a neo-soul reggae fusion that cautiously veers into C&W territory to a break-up tale that embraces life’s new possibilities, as does the upbeat reggae track “My Name Is”, produced by Stephen Stanley.

Etana highlights her soulful side on “I Got You” produced by Specialist and Alborosie, a song that can be interpreted on many levels. “That song relates to my life with my mother and especially my grandmother,” she explains, “but it could be about someone’s relationship with God or anyone they are close to at troubled times.” “Day By Day” produced by Joel Chin, offers spiritual renewal, with Lamont Savory’s subtle acoustic guitar textures underscoring the nuances of Etana’s exquisite vocal phrasing.

“People Talk”, produced by Rohan Dwyer and Specialist, was written by Carol Dexter especially for Etana, reflecting her determination to succeed against all odds in the music business but the song’s fortifying sentiment is easily applicable to anyone seeking to overcome their detractors’ taunts: “never let them get you down, never let them see you frown, never let them lead you astray, starting today, live your life your way”.

Living her life her way by upholding her own standards of excellence, Etana says, has led to her being branded as “too aggressive” but as she clarifies: “I just have my own way of looking at things and my own terms for success.” Etana targets these erroneous character assessments and the cutthroat competitiveness that dwells throughout the music industry on the roots rocking “Mockingbird”, produced by Flava and the hip-hop tinged “Venting”, produced by Lynch.

Etana’s regal countenance, uncompromising messages of self-empowerment and the lyrical depth of her distinctive hit filled catalogue offers a major challenge to the dominant perception of female artists’ images and identities. She’s engendering revolutionary changes in popular Jamaican music, one captivating, genre-blurring song at a time

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Connecticut will be known for the hottest and number one producer in the state; Connecticut and the rest of the world will know Blaze Beat! Don't let the namesake cause confusion; Blaze doesn't make beats. Blaze Beat arranges Multi-diverse Unheard Synchronized Ideas Creatively. For short Blaze Beat makes music! As a producer, Blaze Beat is responsible for more than just the music. Blaze Beat brings a charismatic element the industry. When producing, he ensures that the final product is nothing less than what the artist expects. Blaze makes sure everything from the harmony to the vocal levels are optimal.

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Empress Tashai

Tashai Martin aka Empress Tashai,singer,songer writer designer just name a few of her God given talent. EMPRESS TASHAI is a blessed June born sister who hails from the Tribe of Levi. 

EMPRESS TASHAI musical career took roots from a tender age while attending school in the Parish of Hanover, there she entered the Mandela Green Ent. talent hunt and was awarded a certificate of commendation for singing.

Guided by the hands of the most high Haile Selassie I the first. through her Parents Marva Gillespie and Condly Foster she became a member of Twelve Tribes of Isreal, thats where she got most of her music lessons, Empress Tashai have been performing locally and international Singing praises to th Most High continually.

Been nutured with the knowledge of the bible reading a chapter a day Tashai was inspired to 
write songs such as.. 
JUDGEMENT,MONEY MONEY,LOVE AGAIN,GUIDE ME,ROCK HER MORNING to name a few.

Over the years EMPRESS TASHAI has grace stage with some of our own Jamaican grate entertainers such as BOB ANDY, MARCIA GRIFFITS,BRERES HOMMOND BUJU BONTON to name a few. Empress Tashai is determine to make her mark in the music recently relocated to the USA Tashai is not waisting any time, Empress is now taking the music to another level.

the past year and a half have been going very good Tashai is now the Proud host of REAL MUZIC on One Love Radio 106.5fm TUESDAYS 6pm-8pm

Empress Tashai is also proud to be hosting the new Island Style Media.com/tv,, music is an integral part of her life, therefore with the love for the music and the help of the almighty and the good people around like the ALL R NUTTIN FAMILY she knows that the strenth and energy will be there to do the work which is set for her to do in order for her to be a success.

With the recent BUZZ in the media from the brand new single/video "PRAISE GOD" ALL R NUTTIN MEDLEY things have been looking pretty for good for 2012 and years to come, many thanks to everyone that has help music beyond many boundaries.

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With over 170 million combined album, singles and videos sold worldwide during her career with Arista Records, Whitney Houston has established a benchmark for superstardom that will quite simply never be eclipsed in the modern era. She is a singer's singer who has influenced countless other vocalists Ð female and male.
Music historians cite Whitney's record-setting achievements: the only artist to… Read more in Amazon's Whitney Houston Store

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The new class of inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced, and it includes rockers, the Queen of Disco, a group of hip hop pioneers and a band whose fans have long been clamoring for the honor.

In the performer category, Heart, Albert King, Randy Newman, Public Enemy Rush and Donna Summer will receive the prestigious induction. Lou Adler and Quincy Jones will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which is given to non-performers.

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Art Basel took over Miami last week, drawing in art collectors and celebrities alike. The annual event seems to attract a lot of musicians, who are there both to party and scope out which pieces might be right for their walls. This year, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Diddy, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Pharrell and numerous other musicians made the trek to Miami to try their hand at high culture. And since you may not have made it yourself, here is a guide to the fest’s best art, courtesy of the musicians.

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Highlights of this day in history: Martin Luther King accepts nobel prize; Women get right to vote in Wyoming; First US domestic passenger jet flight; General Pinochet dies. Otis Redding dies.

Members: Vaughn Collins (vocals), Derek Graham (drums), Jean Sandoval (guitar), Wayne Brown (keyboards), Luis Rivera (bass), Mike Michaels (banjo), Jeff Gitelm...

Sounds Like: Parliament/Funkadelic, Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, KRS-One, Sly & The Family Stone

Label: Retro City Records

Manager: Vaughn Collins, Derek Graham

Boogie Chillun has been rockin' and funkin' the CT music scene since 1991, performing at nightclubs, theatres, outdoor festivals, schools, parties, weddings, and other events throughout CT and the US Northeast. That's over twenty years of good music satisfaction!

Boogie Chillun plays funk, rap, rock, jazz, blues, classic soul, R&B, Afro-folk, reggae, gospel, spirituals and disco.

Boogie Chillun has performed in over 3000 concerts, including opening for major artists such as The Spinners, WAR, Ziggy Marley, Vanilla Fudge, and The Sugarhill Gang.

After surviving numerous personnel changes over the years, the band has stabilized and it continues to evolve and flourish. Boogie Chillun still performs at clubs, parties, and outdoor festivals, but the band does its most satisfying work in schools, presenting the "American Roots Music" program to children all over Connecticut.

Boogie Chillun released two albums, "Live Together" (1993) and "Funky Haven" (1999), as well as two singles in 1999, "Make It Happen" and "Be A Rock," which received major local airplay on WYBC and WPLR.

Boogie Chillun will release a new album in 2012, "Funk Upon A Rhyme," which chronicles 20 years of songwriting and recording by the group's principles, Vaughn Collins and Derek Graham. The band will also release the single "Read, Baby, Read" to young audiences, and will begin work on it's fourth studio album, "Worldfunkhiphopsoul," which will further demonstrate the band's unique hybrid style.

Boogie Chillun was founded in 1991 by Vaughn Collins, a New Haven-based hip hop artist, poet, teacher, and songwriter. In searching for musicians who shared his vision, Vaughn met funk guitarist Kenny Burgess and teamed up with some old friends - the sibling rhythm section Mike Franzman (bass) and Steve Franzman (drums), as well as hip hop turntablist DJ Snake. This was the first Boogie Chillun lineup (1991-92).

Derek "Stodie G" Graham (drums, vocals) and Wendell Jones (bass) joined the group in late 1992, and, along with Vaughn Collins and Kenny Burgess, became the second Boogie Chillun lineup (1992-1994).

Keyboardist/vocalist Sam Oliver came along in 1993, and truly helped the group dominate the New Haven club and party scene from 1993-2000. Collins, Graham, Burgess, Oliver, and bassist Steve Clarke (and sometimes either Chris Stabile, Jon Clarke or Fred Sargolini on bass) formed the third Boogie incarnation.

Derek Graham left the group in 1996 to help raise his newborn daughter, but continued to write and record songs with Collins. The remaining trio of Collins, Oliver and Burgess sought replacements and came up with the powerful hard rock combo, Pete McNeil (drums) and Brendan Malone (bass). This fourth, high-energy Boogie Chillun lineup was short-lived and signaled an end to the heavy funk-rap-original music-driven era of Boogie Chillun.

Suddenly, Kenny Burgess also left the group in 1996 and returned to his native Colorado. George Baker (guitar, vocals), Jerry Langley (bass, vocals), and Derrick Tappin (drums) stepped in and joined Collins and Oliver to form the fifth Boogie Chillun lineup. Often joined by Chris Rhodes (trombone) and Jeremy Bonin (trumpet), this became a very popular and durable B.C. unit, lasting from 1996-1999.

The sudden departure of keyboardist Sam Oliver in 2000, along with scheduling conflicts and other obstacles, forced more personnel changes... stalwart bandleader Collins tinkered with various lineups, including experimenting with female lead singers, but decided in 2001 to take a break from performing to concentrate solely on writing and recording more original songs, some with Graham and some with bassist/guitarist/producer Jon Clarke.

In 2002, Collins and Graham slowly began performing together again as Boogie Chillun, first at weddings, parties, and a select few nightclubs. In 2004, Collins and Graham embarked on their greatest collaboration yet: a music education program for Connecticut schoolchildren, entitled "American Roots Music." With this program, Boogie Chillun is able to introduce a wide variety of American music art forms to a fantastic, inquisitive, and fresh new audience: kids!

The current (and eighth) Boogie Chillun group is comprised of Vaughn Collins (vocals, percussion), Derek Graham (drums, vocals), Wayne Brown (keyboards, vocals), Jean Sandoval (electric guitar), Luis Rivera (bass guitar), and Mike Michaels (on school gigs only, playing acoustic guitar, harmonica, and banjo). George Baker (guitar), Damone McCollum (bass), Earl Whitaker (guitar), and Jeff Gitelman (guitar) also play with the band on occasion.

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Keyan Williams now makes his home in Meriden, Conn after many years in Phoenix, AZ. Keyan started playing the sax at age 8 and by the age of 16 he was playing Jazz Sax and Classical Flute. Keyan has never been shy to play for crowds. Many fans of his music have said that his style reminds them of Grover Washington Jr., and he is very humbled by their compliments. Grover Washington Jr., musically influenced Keyan, along with many other jazz artists like: Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery and Stanley Clarke.

Is The East Coast Dead ? Nah, The East Coast Just Lost The Key To The Game And I Finally Found It ! This Statement Is Hardly BELIEVABLE Considering The East Coasts' Presence In Hip-Hop Being Almost Non-Existent Above Ground Lately. This Statement Is Even More UNBELIEVABLE Once You Realize An Unsigned Artist From New Haven, Connecticut Made The Claim. Similiar Statements Have Been Made By Ex East Coast Frontrunners, Only To Have You Using Their Cd Cases As Your Weed Plate. So When This Unsigned Artsit From New Haven, Connecticut Proudly Explains How He Replaced The Late Great "Old Dirty Bastard" {Before A Packed Crowd} For What Would've Been ODB's Last CT Performance, And Not One Person In Attendance Asked To Be Refunded The $25 Ticket Fee. Or, How He Is Setting The Bar For CT Hip-Hop. Or Even When He Go's As Far As To Say He's CT's Hottest Unsigned Artist PERIOD, You Just Refuse To BELIEVE He Could Be This GOOD !

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According to the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Joshua Brent has been arrested and charged with intoxicated vehicular manslaughter by the Irving Police Department following an accident on East State Highway 114 early Saturday morning that claimed the life of Cowboys practice squad linebacker Jerry Brown.

Brent and Brown were teammates at the University of Illinois.

According to the report, Brent was traveling at a high rate of speed when his vehicle "hit the outside curb", causing it to flip over and come to rest in the middle of the road. Brent was given a field sobriety test, which he failed, and had blood drawn at a local hospital before booked on the second-degree felony by the Irving PD. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com, Brent was trying to drag Brown from the burning car when the police arrived on scene. 

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Brittney Crush grew up on the streets of Hartford, Connecticut . She remembers waking up on Saturday mornings to walk and get fresh bread from the local Puerto Rican bakery. Growing up with a single mother she learned the importance of love, faith and staying humble. Her mother always kept her involved in extra curricular activities like Step & Drill, basketball and the Hartford Children's Theatre. When school ended, she would fly out to Atlanta, Georgia and spend the summer with her father getting a taste of soul and southern hospitality; she is the queen of versatility. She later attended and graduated from Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts where she majored in Jazz voice. Brittney's style is unique. She has a pop sensation similar to Keri Hilson , the strong voice of Beyonce with the soul of Alicia Keys. She writes her own music and melodies and tries to come up with concepts that are versatile yet easy for people to relate to. Brittney Crush says that her only goal is to make music that will touch people's heart and soul and although she loves the finer things in life and the glamourous lifestyle that comes with it, she would rather make people feel the emotion of her lyrics.

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