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NEW HAVEN — Four returning starters were a good enough reason for voters to designate the Hillhouse boys’ basketball team as the preseason No. 1.
That experience, along with offensive balance and pressure defense, will be the reasons why Hillhouse could finish in the same position in March.
Shane Christie and Bobby Bynum had 16 and 15 points, respectively, to lead Hillhouse to a 65-35 win over host Wilbur Cross Friday night in the first of two Southern Connecticut Conference interdivision matchups between the Elm City rivals.
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Lt. Paul Vance, spokesman for the Connecticut State Police, said the scene of a shooting at an elementary school is 'horrific.' Vance also said 'it's heart-wrenching' for law enforcement and the victim's families. (Dec. 14)
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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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HOLLABACK VIDEO AWARD WINNER
Bishop Kenny Peeples is the founder and Chief Prelate of Blessed trust Ministries World headquarters located in New Haven CT.
He is a writer, arranger, producer performer of contemporary gospel music. He produces television, radio and internet broadcasting as the owner and operator of Blessed Trust Multimedia Ministries which is the home of WBTU Broadcasting the Broadcasting ministry of his multimedia programming. He is the host and producer of Power Hour a one hour long radio and television program which not only airs on WBTU but also on the Kraxy Faith Radio Network in Hartford Connecticut and CTV CHANNEL 27 COMCAST CABLE IN HAMDEN, NEW HAVEN AND WEST HAVEN. He is also the founder and Bishop of the Blessed Trust Ministries HOLY HIP HOP NATION
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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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Motown has released many essential holiday numbers, but this one is exceptional. You get the irrepressible joy of the young, eager-to-please Jackson 5, the group dynamics of the Temptations, the wintry genius of Stevie Wonder and the ever-eccentric Marvin Gaye crooning the truly weird "Purple Snowflakes." It gets even better when you add the label's lesser-lights (but not lesser talents) and a number of old seasonal radio spots. There is even a Smokey number touting adoption on here!
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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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Tamar Braxton-Herbert (pronounced Tay-mar) (born March 17, 1977), still commonly known as Tamar Braxton, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and reality televisionpersonality. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a founding member of the R&B group, The Braxtons. The Braxton's released their debut album So Many Ways in 1996 along with four singles "So Many Ways", "Only Love", "The Boss" and "Slow Flow"
In 2011, Tamar Braxton reunited with her sisters, The Braxtons, for the WE tv reality show,Braxton Family Values. The first season was the #1 rated reality show on WE tv and the network ordered a 13-episode second season of the show after the third episode.[
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LADY GAGE CO-SIGNS ON TAMAR BRAXTON NEW SINGLE
Solange Lights Up Late Night With Jimmy Fallon With “Losing You
2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced http://www.publicenemy.com/
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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