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Shamred MMI: Rising Star of Montego Bay's Trap Dancehall Scene

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  In the vibrant tapestry of Montego Bay's music scene, Shamred MMI emerges as an 18-year-old luminary, weaving his unique brand of trap dancehall. Born Shamir Curtis, this budding artist from the "Second City" of Jamaica is set on a trajectory towards musical stardom, driven by a clear vision and an insatiable passion for creating deeply resonant music. 🎡 Forging Melodies in the Second City's Crucible of Talent 🎡 Montego Bay, known as the "Second City," has a rich history of nurturing musical talents. Shamred MMI, at 18, adds his name to the city's legacy, embarking on his journey with collaborations that include producers Kit Boss Records, Disaster Music, and Naseve Music. These partnerships not only provide a platform for his music but also shape his distinct style. Producer Kit Boss expresses his commitment, stating, "I stand beside him with visions and instructions. I want to light up his career." 🎀 "Chop Eh Line": Making Wave

Bammaz Speaks On Jahvillani Influence, 'The Return' To Music, Culture & Souls Music | FANWATCH

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🎡 Kit Boss: Crafting Sounds and Shaping Visions

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  🌴 Immerse in Montego Bay's rhythmic heartbeat as Kit Boss, the maestro, melds genres and weaves captivating musical tales. Born Kitwona Rhino on September 10th, 1997, his journey resonates with influential roots, transformative collaborations, and an unwavering commitment to artistic evolution. 🎢 Roots and Influences: A Legacy of Music 🎢 🎀 Music courses through Kit Boss's veins, a legacy bestowed by his father and stoked by icons like Tommy Lee Sparta. These influences ignited his music production passion, guiding him towards innovation and creative ingenuity. 🎧 From Enthusiast to Prodigy: A Self-Taught Evolution 🎧 🎼 Kit Boss's path unraveled under the tutelage of XG Production, Fuze, and RedBoom Supamix, refining his skills into an artistry that crafts resonating riddims and bridges artist-audience connections. 🎡 A Symphony of Genres: Crafting Unique Soundscapes 🎡 🎢 Trap Dancehall and AfroBeat blend harmoniously under Kit Boss's artful hands, birthing me

Masicka On Amazon Music's Group Thread: Black Music Month Livestream with Beenie Man and Ricky Blaze!

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  πŸ“’ Exciting highlights from  @masickamusic 's appearance on Amazon Music's Group Thread: Black Music Month on Twitch! Joined by dancehall legend Beenie Man and music producer Ricky Blaze, Masicka delved into various topics. From carrying the torch to finding an international hit, making Beenie Man address clash rumors, signing with Def Jam, revealing the story behind his debut album name, teasing about his sophomore album, the "Wacky Dip" in Tyrant, voicing at home, and even dreaming of a collaboration with Adele! πŸ‘‰Check out the full hour-and-a-half episode here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1844863612 #MasickaOnGroupThread   #DancehallConversations   #BlackMusicMonth

'Bad Juvi': Pablo YG's Debut Mixtape Coming Soon!

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  Release Date: July 7th. Mixtape Title: "Bad Juvi". Tracklist: The mixtape consists of 14 songs. 1. FADA FADA 2. KING A THE COAST FT. JAHVILLANI AND KRAFF 3. DIE 4. BIGGER PICTURE 5. MEDALS 6. GYAL MAGNET FT. 450 7. LINK UP FT. MOYANN 8. DESIGNA 9. START WAR FT. BAYKA 10. FEELINGS 11. RICH N RICHER 12. SLUMS 13. GALORE FT. SKILLIBENG 14. SINNA SEX Featured Artists: The mixtape features collaborations with 450, Bayka, Moyann, Skillibeng, Jahvillani, and Kraff.

πŸŽ‰πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Certified Silver in the UK! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸŽ‰

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  Nicki Minaj's 'Queen Radio: Volume 1' has achieved the prestigious Silver certification (equivalent to 60,000 certified units/sales), a testament to its incredible success. Among the standout tracks on the project is the infectious "Likkle Miss (Remix)." Let's take a moment to recognize and appreciate the original contributors who played a crucial role in making this track a hit: 🎢  @melio_sounds  (Emelio Lynch): With his incredible musical talent and expertise, Melio_sounds added his magic touch to "Likkle Miss (Remix)." His unique sound and production skills elevated the track to new heights. 🎢 Skeng ( @skeng.don ): Kevon Douglas, better known as Skeng, lent his captivating dancehall artistry to the original single. His infectious energy and lyrical prowess brought an unmatched vibe to the song, leaving listeners wanting more. 🎢 Droptop Records ( @droptoprecords ): Rowan Melhado, the driving force behind Droptop Records, played a vital role in

ONES TO WATCH: TOPMANN

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  We're always on the lookout for who is next up! Get up to speed with ONES TO WATCH THIS WEEK: @topmann_music ⬇️ Topmann is from Jamaica's second city, Montego Bay, St. James in the community of Catherine Hall. He shared with our team that the name 'Topmann' came from a freestyle loved by many, the hook of the freestyle was “Every Gal want a Topman,” and it was from that point onward his friends as well as others started to call him by the name, 'Topman'. However, he further explained that to differentiate himself from Topman, the UK-based multinational men's fashion store chain, he added an extra 'n', hence the birth of 'Topmann'. The Donzlife moniker which can be seen on some of his earlier singles and currently on his Instagram page, in his words is, "just Family thing and me push that with the name so people know not to put me on nobody gang or crew or artist group .. we do we own thing and start from scratch." This week Topman

ST⭐R OF THE WEEK: SKILLIBENG

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ST⭐R OF THE WEEK: England get shell, shell, shell, shell, shell, shell, shell!  @badevryday  is now a trending Google search in Jamaica. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§It has been a whirlwind week for the hitmaker, the St. Thomas native is seeing a meteoric rise in popularity. On Saturday, April 2, 2022, the recent RCA record label signee, gave an energizing set to a sold-out O2 Forum in London, England. πŸ‘‹His most recent release, "Whap Whap," although sparking significant debate, particularly among his native supporters turned out to be a huge hit with the English crowd, who serenaded the artiste line by line. 🎀He unleashed all of his local chart-topping singles, however, the songs that gave him his big break got the biggest 'foward'. πŸ—“His other overseas show dates include performances on Tuesday, April 5 at Albert Hall, Manchester to conclude his tour of England. He then makes his way over to the United States for performances on Wednesday, June, 8 at Echoplex in Los Angeles, on Saturday, J

KOFFEE'S GIFTED

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  She's guided and gifted! "Breezy, uplifting, and never forced, the Jamaican reggae star’s debut imbues the ennui and uncertainty of this epoch with much-needed positivity." - By Julianne Escobedo Shepherd (PITCHFORK) PITCHFORK RATING: 8.0

FANWATCH: JAYBLEM

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  A lot of fans think he has the potential to be the next big thing in Dancehall! Check out this week's edition of our 'FANWATCH' feature with  @1blemboss  πŸ” Follow him on all socials and check out his work on all digital music platforms by just typing 'jayblem' in your search bar!