For the first time a music label used its work in order to support Help Jamaica!. We asked DJs and Soundsystems to donate EUR 5,- to get our brandnew release the “Breakwater Riddim” even before the official release date. Help Jamaica! received 85,- EUR to support their work in Jamaica[…]
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With his captivating voice and a sound that exhibits his passion from every note, Richie Stephens and The Ska Nation Band have released their first studio album “Internationally”, April 15th. The 14-track album is a tribute to ska music. Richie Stephens from Jamaica and The Ska Nation Band from Italy[…]
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The “Breakwater Riddim” is a formidable riddim compilation on a pumping offbeat with a thrilling horn section and a sweet dancehall flavour featuring tracks from Christopher Martin, Daddy Rings & Gentleman, Denham Smith, T.O.K. with Jr. Reid & Maino, Afrob & Samy Deluxe (aka ASD) and Ying Yang Twins. The[…]
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Scheduled for Friday April 01 the long awaited Fat Freddy’s Drop concert in Cologne has been relocated to a larger venue from E-Werk to Palladium due to the strong demand – tickets were selling quickly. The show will open with two new members of Kingstone’s artist roster: Denham Smith and[…]
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Daddy Rings LIVE: 26.03.16 Cologne Stadtgarten 27.03.16 Stuttgart Universum 01.04.16 Duisburg Grammatikoff As a youngster back in 1993 Daddy Rings started his career by recording his first singles for King Jammy’s in Kingston’s notorious garrison Waterhouse in Jamaica. His first hit song “Herb Fi Bun”, a duet with legendary reggae[…]
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Bay-C, part of the four member dancehall/ reggae group T.O.K, has always recorded quality solo singles since he released his project called “The Bombrush Hour” in 2009. With his venture now though as a bonafide solo artiste, he has prepared a quality EP project entitled “Better Must Come” that he[…]
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Jamaica’s self-appointed bad gal just released her 5th studio album “Diary of a Journey”. Half of the album’s songs were produced on genuine one-drop instrumentals but it is an impressive dancehall song called “My mood” which currently draws a lot of attention. The song has been picked for Apple’s Music[…]
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The annual Kölle Geht Steil party was truly a blast in a fancy atmosphere with patrons turning out in inventive costumes and styles. Everyone was dressed up and cheering along to reggae and dancehall anthems when Cologne’s Vibe Machine – Kingstone Soundsystem kicked off the show at Stadtgarten. Junior Lion[…]
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Rihanna’s new album “Anti” certifies platinum status in less than 48 hours. The lead single “Work” produced by Boi-1da and featuring frequent collaborator Drake samples the classic “Sail Away Riddim”, a 1998 Jamaican riddim by Richie Stephens and Mikey 2000. After Jamaica’s Usain Bolt now Richie Stephens holds a speed[…]
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With our weekly dance “Beat Down Babylon” and the special all area events at Stadtgarten/ Studio 672 in Cologne, Germany we donate 100% of our guestlist entry fee to HELP Jamaica! Patrons who are on the guestlist have to pay half of the regular entry fee at the door. These[…]
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