30. August 2008 by admin.

Empire ISIS Live at Irie Jam in New York City with Capleton, Sizzla, & Elephant Man

www.myspace.com/empireisis          www.iriejamboree.com

Empire ISIS the cultural ambassador of Canada will be performing at this year’s 2008 IRIEJamboree in New York City at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens (Merrick Blvd & Baisley Blvd) on Sunday August 31^st, 2008. Empire ISIS will be sharing the stage with the likes of Reggae Icon’s Sizzla Kolonji, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley & Cocoa Tea and many more.  

“After a year of tour and promo that have taken me to 3 continents, I feel hyped to come back to Irie jamboree, a place I have performed at 3 times.” Says Empire ISIS. “Except that now my skills are mad sharp, so I’m coming back to NYC with my gangstress rasta ninja style to chop it up and sell off!”

ISIS, Canada fastest growing Urban Star has been recognized as a true Indie success story in a time of musical turmoil and downsizing. Touring internationally and being nominated 10 times for different awards (her latest win at the Underground Music Awards for Best International Artist in New York City), ISIS sets the stage to play in front of 15 thousand plus people at 3 PM.

Here are some pictures of Empire ISIS playing in front of 100,000 people.

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27. August 2008 by admin.

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21. August 2008 by admin.

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt became the first man in 24 years to run to double sprint gold at the Olympics, breaking the world record in the 200 metres on Day 12 at the Beijing Games.

Bolt ran 19.30 seconds into a slight headwind to blow away the field in Wednesday’s final, breaking Michael Johnson’s 12-year-old record.

As promised, Bolt ran full steam through the finish line.

“After I finished running the 100 metre, I was saying, ‘This is possible,’” Bolt told CBC Sports. “If I’m going to break it [anywhere], it’s going to be here because the track is quick.

“I just came out here and just gave it my all, so I’m happy,” he added.

Bolt collapsed on his back after seeing his record time. Later, he danced on the track for the thrilled crowd at Bird’s Nest Stadium.

Defending Olympic champion Shawn Crawford took silver in 19.96 seconds, with Walter Dix earning his second bronze of the Games in 19.98 seconds. Dix, just out of Florida State University, finished third in the 100 final last week.

Crawford and Dix ascended to the podium after a pair of disqualifications.

Churandy Martina of Netherlands Antilles ran in 19.82 and celebrated an apparent silver-medal win. American Wallace Spearmon thought he had taken third ahead of his countrymen, as well as Zimbabwe’s Brian Dzingai.

Spearmon, the bronze medallist at last year’s worlds, was told while on the track that he was disqualified for stepping outside his Lane 9 line.

Martina didn’t learn until much later that he, too, was disqualifed for the same offence after U.S. track officials filed a protest.

Bolt, on his 22nd birthday, became the first man since U.S. runner Carl Lewis at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics to win gold in both the 100 and 200. Bolt can go for another gold as part of Jamaica’s 4×100 relay.

Earlier in Beijing, Bolt ran a world-record 9.69 to earn gold in the 100, even though he let up in the last several metres to celebrate, a move criticized by some track observers.

“Come on … when you’re running, if you see you’re going to win, you’re going to celebrate,” Bolt told CBC Sports. “You’re going to be Olympic champion, you’re just happy. That’s pretty much it.

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18. August 2008 by admin.

LIVE from Jamaica, TARRUS RILEY this Friday at Le Medley backed by his Black Soil Band, featuring Duane Stephenson, Dean Fraser, Inword, and Mikey Dangerous!

LIVE from Jamaica, award winning reggae phenomenon TARRUS RILEY (son of the legendary Jimmy Riley) will perform LIVE at the MEDLEY this Friday, August 22nd, 2008 with his Black Soil Band and alongside DUANE STEPHENSON (songs like: Cottage in Negril, August Town, and Ghetto Pain) while directed and composed by the highly acclaimed DEAN FRASER, arguable one of reggae’s best hornsmen and composers.  Also performing live will be Montreal’s best upcoming reggae band who stole the show at last week’s reggae fest’ down by the Old Port; INWORD BAND, as well as Canada’s recent “Juno Award Winner” MIKEY DANGEROUS, and with music by Little Thunder Sound Crew and DJ Iceman. 

Also, introducing a special guest performance by Montreal’s best kept secret singer I-JAH, making his first major appereance!

General Info: 514-842-6557, Media Info: Tara Hecksher 514-284-6067

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Directement de Jamaique; TARRUS RILEY EN SPECTACLE au Medley avec Duane Stephenson, Dean Fraser, Inword et Mikey Dangerous; ce vendredi, 22 août!

Date : Le vendredi, 22 août 2008
Lieu : Le Medley, situé au 1170, rue St-Denis, Montréal
Portes : 20 h, Spectacle : 21 h 30
Billets : 35 $ / plus a la porte…

Renseignements : 514-842-6557, Info Medias: Tara Hecksher 514-284-6067

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13. August 2008 by admin.

EMPIRE ISIS WINS “BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST” - UNDERGROUND URBAN MUSIC AWARDS IN NYC

www.myspace.com/empireisis          www.hiphoppalace.com

        The empire grows for the most talked about Urban talent out of Canada. Empire ISIS won “Best International Artist of the Year” at the Underground Urban Music Awards in NYC  August 10th. This is Empire ISIS‘ 6th award win of the year, following her recent win at the Toronto Independent Music Awards and recent nomination  for “Best World Album” at GAMIQ awards (Quebec Indie Music Awards.

The Underground Music Awards is a national award show that breaks all of the rules of conventionalism. Unlike the Grammy Awards or the Billboard Music Awards, the Underground Music Awards were created to acknowledge and honor the achievements and contributions of unsigned and independent artists within the urban music scene. Every year there are incredible records released by independent labels and artists. Very rarely do the institutional accolades of the music industry reach or embrace independent music or the community of artists and fans who now represent 25% of all global music sales. Hence, the Underground Music Awards Program was born to fill that void.

“It’s like the Grammy’s of the Underground! With the Underground Music Awards, Urban Threshold has created a great platform for talented independent artists to get on the radar and receive accolades and major recognition “. - Riggs Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records

Past winners and Honorees of Urban Threshold’s Underground Music Awards include: Lupe Fiasco, MIMS, Stiles P, Kid Capri, MOP, Papoose, Remy Martin, Killah Priest, Afu-Rah, Kool G. Rap, Lil Mamma, DJ Red Alert, Ralph McDaniels, Cormega, DJ Kay Slay, Saigon, Lumidee, and many more..

WATCH MTV CLIP OF THE UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK10dy5AmJM

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8. August 2008 by admin.

BERES HAMMOND with the HARMONY HOUSE SINGERS & BAND
LIVE IN CONCERT AT CLUB SODA - MONTREAL
with special guests Mikey Dangerous & King Shadrock

MONTREAL, QC (August 1, 2008) – Jamaican musical legend Beres Hammond will return to the United States and Canada from July 30th to September 7th for his highly anticipated tour, celebrating his upcoming VP Records album A MOMENT IN TIME.  Beres, along with the Harmony House Singers & Band will grace the city of Montreal on Thursday, August 28th at Club Soda.  Opening the Montreal show will be 2008 Juno Award Winner Mikey Dangerous, and local favourite King Shadrock.  Pre and post show music will be provided by Montreal heavyweights Little Thunder, Nighthawk International, DJ Soul, and Toronto’s own Mista Jiggz, and DJ Chocolate. 
 
On the tour, fans can look forward to hear Beres’ timeless classics as well as brand new material from his eagerly awaited album, set for release on October 14, 2008. 

BERES HAMMOND
Known to many as the originator of “Lover’s Rock” or the “Otis Redding of Reggae,” Beres Hammond has been writing, producing and pouring out his smoky-sweet voice over every kind of riddim track for over 3 decades. From his early days as the lead singer of the ’70s funk-reggae infused band Zap Pow, Beres has consistently produced hits and number one singles.

While newcomers today are searching for a breakthrough hit and old timers are plotting their comeback, Beres is a study in longevity. He released his first studio album, SOUL REGGAE in 1976 spawning the number one hit “One Step Ahead” and in 1985 the dancehall breakthrough “What One Dance Can Do” off his self entitled album.

Hammond has collaborated with Reggae’s elite—and has worked with legendary producers like Willie Lindo, Steely and Clevie, and Philip “Fattis” Burrell.

In 1990, his album A LOVE AFFAIR from Donovan Germain’s Penthouse label raised his popularity to new heights. Cuts like “Tempted To Touch” and “Who Say” with Buju Banton are still huge in the dancehall today. During the ’90s, Beres blazed a trail of modern classics for a variety of producers; from the strugglers’ anthem “Putting Up Resistance” (Tappa) to lovers’ laments like “Come Back Home” (Star Trail).

In 2001, Beres brought us major hits like “They Gonna Talk” and “Rock Away” from his Grammy-nominated album MUSIC IS LIFE. VP Records then released THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION: CAN’T STOP A MAN in 2003 to commemorate Hammond’s career, and in 2004 his most recent album LOVE HAS NO BOUNDARIES, which features his familiar romantic ballads and mid-tempo dancehall grooves.

MIKEY DANGEROUS
Mikey Dangerous’ many years of hard work and talent have been enjoyed by many fans, and equally recognized by critics and the media; he has been nominated at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards, the Reggae Music Achievement Awards, and was the winner of the 2008 Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year for his hit single, “Don’t Go Pretending.” His voice is rich and strong, his lyrics are hard-hitting and while on stage, he skillfully manoeuvres through a diverse musical canon ranging from lovers rock to conscious roots to dancehall. He has performed in the Caribbean and across North America, recently appearing and headlining at the Montreal International Reggae Festival.  He is also one of the headline acts at the 5th Annual Calgary Reggae Festival being held this August.  His energy and fire are undeniable and have always been contagious to his many appreciative audiences.
 
KING SHADROCK
There are very few Canadian reggae artists who achieve success and acclaim in more than one city, and Jamaican-born Shadrock has done that very well, shuttling back and forth between Toronto and Montreal performing his hit songs like “Shotta,” “Shadrock,” and “Moving Forward.” His 2005 album MOVING FORWARD charted in Seychelles, South Africa, Toronto and Montreal, and garnered him the Toronto International Reggae Music Award for best single for “Shotta.” Not content to rest on his laurels, this talented artist (who’s still known affectionately by some as “Little Buju” because of his appealing baritone) continues to record and release singles.  Shadrock has been busy touring everywhere from South Africa to Jamaica, and has appeared on countless concerts in Canada as well, from the Calgary Reggae festival to Toronto’s Jamaica Day and Irie Festivals to Quebec’s Mystic Mountain Reggae Bash.

The August 28th Montreal show is sponsored in part by Montreal Community Contact, CKUT 90.3FM, K103.7FM, CISM 89.3FM, Montrealdancehall.com, Triple AAA Entertainment, and VP Records.

About Brown Eyes Entertainment
Established in 1998, Brown Eyes Entertainment has grown to become one of Ontario’s top event promotion companies.  While initially creating and executing events in major university and college cities such as Kitchener-Waterloo, London, and Kingston, in 2002, the focus shifted to the Toronto market.  Most recently, Brown Eyes Entertainment was awarded Concert Promoter of The Year at the 2008 Reggae Music Achievement Awards and has since kicked off expansion into the Montreal market.  Throughout our history, we have presented events featuring many of Canada’s top urban artists and dj’s, including Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Brassmunk, Choclair, the Rascalz, Starting From Scratch, Dr. Jay, Baby Yu, and more.  We have also presented events featuring some of the world’s top international talent, including D12, Beenie Man, Sergio Mendes, Beres Hammond, Sly and Robbie & The Taxi Gang, Gregory Isaacs, Marcia Griffiths, Queen Ifrica, 112, Baby Cham, Capleton, Collie Buddz, Etana, Cherine Anderson, and Jin the Emcee.

www.browneyesentertainment.com

BERES HAMMOND with the Harmony House Singers & Band
special guests Mikey Dangerous, King Shadrock
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Club Soda (1225 St-Laurent Blvd.)
*Tickets (include. GST): $40.00 in advance (plus applicable service charges)
Tickets on sale now and available at all Ticketpro outlets, Triple AAA Records, Mango Bay, Princessa, or call (514) 908-9090 to charge by phone.  Order on-line at www.ticketpro.ca. 
Doors @ 9:00pm, Show @ 10:00pm 

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For media inquiries and additional show information please contact:
Lauren Speers (lauren@browneyesentertainment.com)

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Pour diffusion immédiate

BERES HAMMOND avec le HARMONY HOUSE SINGERS & BAND
EN CONCERT LIVE AU CLUB SODA - MONTREAL
Avec invites spéciaux Mikey Dangerous et King Shadrock

MONTREAL, QC (1 août, 2008) – La légende de la musique Beres Hammond fera un retour aux États-Unis et au Canada du 30 juillet au 7 septembre pour une tournée très anticipée célébrant son album sur VP Records A MOMENT IN TIME.  Beres, avec le Harmony House Singers & Band graciera la ville de Montréal jeudi le 28 août au Club Soda.  L’ouverture du concert à Montréal sera assurée par le gagnant d’un trophée Juno en 2008, Mikey Dangerous, ainsi que par l’artiste local très prisé King Shadrock.  La musique avant et après le spectacle sera présentée par les poids lourds de Montréal Little Thunder, Nighthawk International, DJ Soul et tout droit de Toronto Mista Jiggz et DJ Chocolate.

Pendant la tournée, les fans peuvent s’attendre à entendre des classiques sans âge de Beres Hammond ainsi que du nouveau matériel provenant de son album très attendu, qui est à paraître le 14 octobre 2008.

BERES HAMMOND
Connu par plusieurs comme l’instigateur du “Lover’s Rock” ou encore du “Otis Redding of Reggae,” Beres Hammond écrit, produit et chante de sa voix douce et suave sur tous les types de chansons riddim depuis plus de trois décennies.  Depuis ses premiers jours en tant que chanteur du groupe fuck-reggae des années 70, Zap Pow, Beres a produit avec consistance des hits et singles. 

Tandis que les nouveaux venus d’aujourd’hui cherchent pour un hit qui percera les palmarès et que les plus vieux complotent pour leur retour sur scène, Beres est une étude sur la longévité en soi.  Il présenta son premier album studio en 1976, SOUL REGGAE,qui engendra le hit numéro un “One Step Ahead” ainsi qu’en 1985 la percée dancehall “What One Dance Can Do” de son album éponyme. 

Monsieur Hammond a collaboré avec l’élite du reggae - et a travaillé avec des producteurs légendaires tells que Willie Lindo, Steely and Clevie, ainsi qu’avec Philip “Fattis” Burrell. 

En 1990, son album A LOVE AFFAIR de l’étiquette Donovan Germain’s Penthouse a fait en sorte que sa popularité a atteint de nouveaux sommets.  Des chansons comme “Tempted To Touch” et “Who Say” avec Buju Banton sont toujours aussi populaires dans les dancehalls aujourd’hui.  Pendant les années 90, Beres présenta une série de classiques modernes pour une variété de producteurs, de l’anthologie des combatifs avec “Putting Up Resistance” (Tappa) aux amants en peine avec “Come Back Home” (Star Trail).

En 2001, Beres nous a apportés des hits majeurs tels que “They Gonna Talk” et “Rock Away” de son album nominé aux Grammys, MUSIC IS LIFE.  L’étiquette VP Records a ensuite diffusé THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION: CAN’T STOP A MAN en 2003 pour commémorer la carrière de Hammond.  De plus, son plus récent album paru en 2004, LOVE HAS NO BOUNDARIES, présente ses ballades romantiques familières et des grooves dancehall mid-tempo. 

MIKEY DANGEROUS
Les multiples années de dur labeur et le talent de Mikey Dangerous a fait le bonheur de plusieurs fans, des critiques et des médias ; il a été nominé aux Canadian Reggae Music Awards, le Reggae Music Achievement Awards et il fut le gagnant du prix Juno 2008 pour le Reggae Recording of the Year pour son hit single, “Don’t Go Pretending”.  Sa voix est riche et forte, ses paroles frappent fort et, sur scène, il manœuvre avec grand talent une panoplie de styles du Lovers Rock au Conscious Roots au Dancehall.  Il a performé dans les Caraïbes et à travers l’Amérique du Nord, Mikey a récemment été la tête d’affiche et fait de multiples apparitions au Festival International de Reggae de Montréal.  Il est de plus une tête d’affiche pour le 5th Annual Calgary Reggae Festival qui aura lieu cet août.  Son énergie et son feu sacré sont indéniables et ont toujours été contagieux pour son public. 

KING SHADROCK
Il y a très peu d’artistes reggae canadiens qui peuvent atteindre un succès tel et êtres acclamés dans plus d’une ville.  C’est le cas du Jamaïcain d’origine Shadrock, allant de Toronto à Montréal et interprétant ses succès tels que “Shotta,” “Shadrock,” et “Moving Forward”.  En 2005, son album MOVING FORWARD a fait les palmarès aux Seychelles en Afrique du sud, à Toronto et à Montréal et à mérité un prix Toronto International Reggae Music Award pour meilleur single avec le titre “Shotta”.  Insatisfait de rester sur ses lauriers, cet artiste talentueux (que certains appellent encore affectueusement “Little Buju” dû à sa voix de baryton) continue à enregistrer et diffuser des singles.  Shadrock a été occupé à faire des tournées partout de l’Afrique du Sud à la Jamaïque et a fait apparition dans un nombre incalculable de concerts au Canada, du Calgary Reggae Festival au Jamaïca Day et au Irie Festivals à Toronto ainsi qu’au Mystic Mountain Reggae Bash, au Québec. 

Le spectacle du 28 août est en partie commandité par Montreal Community Contact, CKUT 90.3FM, K103.7FM, CISM 89.3FM, Montrealdancehall.com, Triple AAA Entertainment, et VP Records.

À propos de Brown Eyes Entertainment
Établis en 1998, Brown Eyes Entertainment s’est élevé pour devenir une des compagnies de promotion d’événements les mieux cotées de l’Ontario.  Tandis qu’initialement la compagnie créait et produisait des événements universitaires et collégiaux majeurs dans des villes tels que Kitchener-Waterloo, London et Kingston ; en 2002, le focus de la compagnie s’est dirigée vers le marché de Toronto.  Plus récemment, Brown Eyes Entertainment a gagné le Concert Promoter of the Year au 2008 Reggae Music Achievement Awards et a depuis concrétisé son expansion sur le marché Montréalais.  À travers l’histoire, Brown Eyes Entertainment a présenté des événements mettant en vedette plusieurs artistes et DJ de marque du Canada incluant Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Brassmunk, Choclair, the Rascalz, Starting From Scratch, Dr. Jay, Baby Yu et plus.  Nous avons aussi présentés des événements mettant en vedette des artistes de calibre international tels que D12, Beenie Man, Sergio Mendes, Beres Hammond, Sly and Robbie & The Taxi Gang, Gregory Isaacs, Marcia Griffiths, Queen Ifrica, 112, Baby Cham, Capleton, Collie Buddz, Etana, Cherine Anderson, and Jin the Emcee.

www.browneyesentertainment.com 

BERES HAMMOND avec le Harmony House Singers & Band
Invites spéciaux Mikey Dangerous et King Shadrock
Jeudi le 28 août 2008 - Club Soda (1225 Boulevard St-Laurent)
*Billets (incluant les taxes): 40,00 $ à l’avance (plus frais de services)
Billets en vente maintenant et disponibles dans tous les points de ventes Ticketpro, Triple AAA Records, Mango Bay, Princessa ou appelez (514) 908-9090 pour un achat téléphonique. 
Vous pouvez de plus acheter en ligne à www.ticketpro.ca.
Portes à 21h, Spectacle à 22h

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8. August 2008 by admin.

GAMIQ AWARD NOMINATION FOR EMPIRE ISIS 10TH AWARD NOMINATION OF 2008

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Announced on August 6th, by GAMIQ (The Quebec Indie Music Awards) Empire ISIS is nominated for World Album of the Year. This is Empire ISIS’ 10th nomination for 2008.  Last week she went on to win “Best Out of Province Artist” at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. In addition, Empire ISIS will be traveling to New York City August 10th for her Underground Urban Music Award Nomination for Best International Artist of the Year.

Along with Empire ISIS’ GAMIQ nomination, she will be performing at the awards which will take place on Sunday September 21st at the Corona Theatre  in Montreal.  Empire ISIS will also be part of the GAMIQ Tour, presented by YARIS and BANG BANG Magazine. The tour will stop in Quebec City, Chicoutimi, Joliette & Montreal and will feature Empire ISIS, Gatineau, Misteur Valaire, Lesbo Vrouven, Millimetrik, Les Psycho Riders, Maitre J & Payz Play On Board.

The Quebec Indie Music Awards (GAMIQ) is an awards show that recognizes achievements by Quebec independent artists The event is produced by the Quebec Indepedent Music Association which also produces the Montreal International Music Intiative (MIMI).

For More information on GAMIQ please visit : www.gamiq.ca

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2. August 2008 by admin.

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2. August 2008 by admin.

Tickets are now on sale for TARRUS RILEY LIVE at the Medley, featuring Duane Stephenson, Dean Fraser, Inword Band, and Mikey Dangerous; Friday, August 22nd!

General Info: 514-842-6557

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2. August 2008 by admin.

Montreal, QC - August 1, 2008

EMPIRE ISIS WINS TORONTO INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD FOR BEST OUT OF PROVINCE ARTIST

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     Last night on July 31st, after returning from her Morrocan tour that saw Empire ISIS perform in front of 100,000 people at the Casa Festival amongst other dates, ISIS proved yet again why she is the Empress of urban music in Canada. Being her 9th nomination this year, Empire ISIS won her 5th award for Best Out of Province Artist at the 2008 Toronto Independent Music Awards in the Phoenix Concert Theater. This Gangstress leads the way as one “the” breakthrough artists of 2008 as she travels next week to NYC for her next award nomination at the Underground Urban Music Awards; this time for Best International Artist of the Year.

    Empire ISIS’ upcoming release “Sound The Trumpets” on Monumental-HLM-Universal is getting rave reviews as the must have albums of 2008. With the release date set for August 26th and the recent single “DON’T GO HOME” hitting the airwaves, there is much anticipation to see what will be next for Empire ISIS to conquer.

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