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June 30, 2010 - PRLog -- Sophia Brown’s Debut Performance on
The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth Reggae Sumfest 2010!
(Kingston, Jamaica) The clock is ticking for the 17th staging of the annual Reggae Sumfest dubbed the greatest Reggae show on earth, held in the tourist capital of Jamaica, Montego Bay.  Reggae Sumfest is the event every Reggae and Dancehall artiste dream of making an appearance.  The standard of production, artiste line-up and crowd support tops many a Reggae events in Jamaica, the Caribbean and Diaspora setting the tone for great achievement for any Reggae and Dancehall act that grace it’s stage.
After one full year of extensive and aggressive promotion in Jamaica that yielded a distribution deal with international Recording Company Universal, much behind the scenes interaction and communication, the persistent, ever improving, petite female Reggae Lovers Rock artiste, Sophia Brown is booked for a debut performance on the prestigious Reggae Sumfest 2010 event.  Sophia is schedule to perform on Saturday July 24th the second International and final night of the event sharing stage with the likes of International R&B artiste Usher, popular International Reggae and Dancehall artistes Shaggy, Beenie Man and Taurus Riley to name a few.  Sophia Brown who is humbled by the achievement sighted that a performance on this major event is an opportunity to increase in popularity her personal niche and music style as a Female Lovers Rock Reggae artiste in an effort to re-open a market that seem to be dormant for some time.   Having gone over the hurdle of landing a performance deal/arrangement with the organizers of the event, Brown is taking things in strides and now prepare to give her best performance yet, at the annual, Reggae Sumfest 2010, “The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth”, event.  
Reggae Artiste Cush Hunta makes his move! Potential hit maker Cush Hunta is definitely sounding better these days.  The mixes are tight on his songs and production improved which signifies that this artiste has stepped it up a notch and has moved forward setting his eyes on the international market.  Kashif Omar Downs, is a dj warrior from the nineties dancehall experience, who did battle at a time when the music industry was a cut – throat business. He fought his way on the musical scene with the overwhelming power of his voice and bar over bar style before taking the firm decision of seeking management.  

Corner Stone Production Limited which manages the artiste, spent the better part of 2009 setting the foundation in the Jamaican market.  Now that the ground work is laid, Corner Stone Production Limited is set to unleash a promotional campaign that is intended to last as long as it takes to break Cush Hunta into the international market.
Recently Cush released his first professional remixed, potential crossover single featuring reigning Reggae Queen and veteran Marcia Griffiths and young rapper Phaze Kryme.  The song which is called, “No Skylarking” is a cover version and former Studio One hit originally recorded by veteran Roots, Rock, Reggae Artiste, Horace Andy.  No Skylarking has already won favour with International radio jock Waggy Tee of 99 Jamz in Miami, DJ’S Wiz and Richard Banton of CHRY 105FM and other DJ’s in Canada where a concentrated effort is placed on promotion as Cush had already performed there making that location, “very familiar” territory for the artiste.  The Hip-Hop flavor injected by young rapper, Phaze Kryme adds credence to the intended purpose of capturing US and Canadian markets as well as a general young audience on a whole, hence opening up a world of opportunities for the single to hit a diverse market.  Cush Hunta also released another thought provoking track entitle, “A Di Same Thing” on the Bloodshed rhythm, a social commentary inspired by the recent Tivoli Incursion in Jamaica.  Cush’s powerful, clear and crisp voice on the track relay the questions on the lips of many Jamaicans who watched the unfolding of unnecessary loss of lives that fateful May 23rd, 2010 day.  

Fantan Mojah Europe Tour Begins! (Kingston, Jamaica) With over 15 confirmed bookings, Roots Rock Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah depart Kingston, Normal Manley International airport Wednesday June 30th for Europe where he is set to kick off his month long tour from July 1st through to the 31st performing in Germany, Italy, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland and Slovenia backed by the House of Riddim band base in Austria.  
Fantan Mojah on his to return to the island is expected to perform on “King Shango”, “Fireman,” fellow artiste and very good friend Capleton, “A St Mary Mi Come From,” event on August 5th as well as, “Manchester Fiesta,” on August 7th, another event produced by a popular Reggae artiste and friend, General Degree.

Bittah Releases Tracks on Itunes and Amazon! (Kingston, Jamaica) Dancehall artiste Bittah is enjoying much rotation given to his tracks on local ZIP 103 FM. Bittah’s ability and competence as a potential hit artiste within the Dancehall space has become visible as he continues to hone his craft with the support of the Tremma House Production crew.  In recent times, Bittah released two tracks enttitle "Show Love" and "Thank God It’s Friday" of which are now available for digital download on Itunes and Amazon powered by Zojak.

Stevie Face sets the Pace!  Guess who has gotten extremely busy these days, none other than the UK 2009 Best Reggae Artiste, Stevie Face.  “It has been hectic since we got back from London,” says Manager, Computer Paul Henton of Boot Camp Label.  “Before we left Jamaica we had a few studio sessions to complete and a number of interviews both locally and overseas, so naturally on our return we had to fulfill those arrangements.”  Stevie Face is poised for international recognition not only in Europe but also the United States.  This is an artiste whose music was on the verge of a major break before a near fatal car accident that left him hospitalized for months.  But the almighty has prepared a way for him and as he declares in one of his tracks taken from his, Tell It Like It Is album titles, “Nah Leggo Jah,” Stevie Face is here on a mission.  After what was nothing short of a scintillating performance at the Brixton 02 in London, June 19, 2010 Stevie Face emerges as an even more confident artiste ready to entertain Reggae music lovers across the globe and anticipates his big moment in the United States where he believes his music will be very much appreciated as it is in the United Kingdom.  Stevie Face is featured on Hotstepz Magazine website.  Hot Stepz is available at Barnes&Noble.com, Target.com, and Zinio.com.  Click the lins below to view the feature; http://www.prlog.org/10758077

SNIPPETS! Jamaican base World Music artiste David M, arrives in New York on Sunday July 4th, US Independent Day amidst all the fun and excitement of the July 4th celebrations.  His mission this trip however is to further increase public awareness for his image and music.  David anticipates much promotional activities, discussions, interviews, meets and greets with media representatives to include a one on one with Bob Lee of Bronx Net TV.  

Nesbeth visits New York where he is invited for a celebrity Football Match in the Bronx on July 5th and in time for the Brooklyn Reggae Festival.  Both Nesbeth and David M will be in the Big Apple for one week.

DJ Currency releases yet another interesting, fun, catchy and current Dancehall mix, Graffiti Vol. 2 click to download here:- http://www.mediafire.com/?mmon0vmw5je  DJ Currency and the N-A-Getic Internet Radio crew has created a brand name which will explode in time to come if the focus is kept alive.

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