NEW MUSIC - I-OCTANE - GYAL A GIMMI BUN (OFFICIAL VIDEO) HD 2013

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I-Octane is now the Brand Ambassador for Busta

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Acclaimed reggae singer, I-Octane, has signed a one-year contract which will see the him acting as the brand ambassador for Busta, the the leading fruit flavoured carbonated soft drink in the Caribbean. The brand is the only home grown product in its category that’s distributed in more than 23 countries. The deal will see the new brand ambassador from Jamaica vocally endorsing Busta in six other Caribbean islands, including Trinidad where both his image and voice will be used. At the signing on Friday, I-Octane’s manager, Ray Alexander did the honours for the artiste who was in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where he was scheduled to perform at Club Pillows in Providenciales.

I-Octane’s manager, Ray Alexander, seals the deal with Busta soft drink regional manager, Ricardo Skyers (left) and brand manager Kyle Lee Lum.

I-OCTANE ON THE 6TH EPISODE OF NOISEY JAMAICA

New episode of Noisey Jamaica premiered today on Noisey's YouTube Channel. In the sixth episode of the series, we meet I-Octane, one of Jamaica's most prominent "conscious" artists, who melds dancehall sounds with Rastafari values and themes involving social justice.

It's a great episode - hope you get a chance to check it out!

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ZJ ELEKTRA is ‘elek-trifying’

KINGSTON JAMAICA - Without apology, ZJ Elektra is the poster girl for ‘Elek-trifying”.

Catch her in the ZIP FM studio when she’s doing her normal one-woman band routine – selecting her set, playing great music, vibing it up and tweeting to her followers as her body undulates to the thumping rhythm of the music, and you’ll fully understand the meaning and passion that fuels ZJ Elektra.

Indeed, there’s just something very special about Elektra and it’s more than just her much-talked-about high energy on the station that’s dubbed “the high-energy station”. This Zip FM jock is a nicely wrapped package of musical versatility, while being a reservoir of knowledge with an appreciation for all things musical. Elektra, christened Sheryl Johnson, is one of those on-air radio jocks who, while playing by the rules, is never content to passively follow the leader. In fact, she prefers to be that leader who is totally unafraid of breaking new ground musically.

It stands to reason therefore, that after close to a decade on radio, Elektra has broken the glass ceiling into that male dominated sanctuary and is rightfully claiming her much-deserved piece of the pie. Her slots on Zip FM – Mondays (Girls Rush Mondays) ZIP HEAT noon - 6pm;  Thursdays - ZIP DRIVE 6pm - 10pm and Sundays - ZIP TEASE 10pm – 2am – are closely monitored by her legion of avid listeners who know that ZJ Elektra always has something special for them. And although she readily embraces her role as ‘educator’, Elektra also revels in being a disciple and is constantly seeking knowledge.

Whether she is in studio or playing at events for which she is in high demand, Elektra exercises her right to offer just a little bit more than what is expected. And this is one secret that has contributed to her staying power and her ability to flex her ever-strengthening musical muscles.  And, she balances it out with several drops of humility. Even though she has earned bragging rights on breaking quite a few songs, she remains demure and keeps on doing what she does best – playing music and keeping her audience entertained.

Having made her name on radio in Jamaica, ZJ Elektra has successfully spread her wings beyond the studio and is just as comfortable at highlighting her musical mastery at weddings, parties, corporate functions or night clubs. In fact, anywhere there is music, no matter what the genre, Elektra can be counted on to rock the audience. Her gigs have taken her outside of Jamaica, into the international marketplace, where she has made an impression on music lovers in the Caribbean and the United States. Elektra has appeared on radio stations in the Caribbean and as far away as Finland.

Her appearances include SOS Radio in St. Maarten, Power 95 FM, Hot1075 FM & Vibe103FM in Bermuda, Basso Radio in Finland, Blazin FM in St. Lucia, Vibe FM 98.9 in Cayman and The Joint on SiriusXM Radio.

As a member of Shadyville Caribbean, Elektra holds the distinction of being the only female disc jock currently on the team.  Shadyville Caribbean, an extension of DJ Whoo Kid's International Shadyville DJs fraternity, boasts some of the Caribbean's most elite DJs. The fraternity was formed with the intention of applying the Shadyville model to the Caribbean to promote the integration of music in the region with music in mainstream markets.

Very tech savvy and demonstrating talent and creativity, Elektra has also been very influential in using technology to add flavour to her shows, such as tweeting the current songs played as well as interacting via Ustreamtv.

ZJ Elektra is assiduously charting her course and continues to create an impact, especially on the younger generation. 

You can follow her on www.twitter.com/zjelektra or LIKE her PAGE on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/IamZJElektra?fref=ts for your musical updates.

Tanice Morrison talks relationships and Valentine's

KINGSTON JAMAICA - Reggae songstress, Tanice Morrison is hellbent on making definitive strides, musically, in 2013 and with her statement-making single, Rather Be Me, carving out its own niche, the Reggae Soulchild is spreading her wings. She has boldly dedicated this song to all lovers on Valentine's Day.

"It is all about self-acceptance and once we learn to accept ourselves, then we can accept others -- faults and all," the entertainer said with her impish smile.

Tanice, who is a romantic at heart, firmly believes that "it's love that makes the world go round" and feels that Valentine's Day is a great time to reflect on "this thing we call love" and just how all-important and all-encompassing it is. 

"The gift-giving is great because we all like to feel appreciated, but this season of love should go much deeper that that. We need to go beyond the surface," the Rather Be Me singer stated.

"Man-and-woman relationships is a topic that we could discuss all year and barely touch the tip of the iceberg. Women are said to be more emotional than men, but we are also the stronger sex, mentally, and it is important that as women we accept and love ourselves and in turn our partners will have no choice but to follow suit," a passionate Tanice declared.

She lamented the menial role that some women are forced to play in a relationship, all because they have a domineering partner who "cows them into submission".

"Once we learn to love ourselves for who we are, we will find our own voices and make an impact in the world," Tanice said.

With the single, Rather Be Me, doing very well on radio and the video poised for entry into the video charts, Tanice Morrison is busy in the studio making more music which will no doubt help to chart her course for 2013 and beyond.