PRODUCER / PROMOTER / LABEL SPOTLIGHT
NATTY CONGO IS INDIE ROOTZ NEWEST ADDITION
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atty Congo Compilation, the newest addition to our Label! Didn’t we say that in the December 2013 edition of ReggaeXclusive? What should have been released 3 months ago is finally a reality! Nothing is ready before it’s time. What started out as a small innocent project just kept on growing and growing, but not just bigger, also stronger and better! Definitely worth the wait! NATTY CONGO riddim can be described as a
RICH KID RAISES EYEBROWS ON ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
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a n a d i a n - b a s e d reggae/dancehall artiste Rich Kid drew the attention of many when he utterly made known on air that publicizing himself as an artist and a businessman was never his high point, under the radar and incognito is his style. It all came together when a certain radio host drew the contrast of wealthy and humble artists vs. famous and broke; obviously, the discussion
hypnotic 1970’s one drop in a modern 2014 vibe! A very positive and very bubbly kind of riddim that just makes you want to get up and dance! While there are no “so-called” international superstars on the album, it has the quality, beauty and vibes that are going to make you want to listen to it over and over! Each artist took their skills and gifts up to another level! We can’t tell you how much respect, support and blessings these artists deserve! These artists are going to be the next “INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARS”! The artists featured on the album come from Jamaica, South Africa, Uganda, Germany, England, United States, as well as some of Canada’s best from Toronto and Montreal. We have also added two new Public Relation persons to help promote this album. They are Reeva Ann Proctor (Canada) and Yanique Pryce (Jamaica). Please check them out on Facebook. Along with our own, Deborah “Rebelle” Harewood, we wanted the best to promote what we know is the best reggae compilation album of 2014. And don’t let their good looks fool you; they are all skilled and talented at what they do, with the right connections! Nuff respect!
spiraled out of control when a former Producer of Cash Global Records “JJ” waded in on the program. He proceeded to say; ‘Rich Kid is a rich dude yah, de man own a construction company inna Canada wah him employ pure white people, yah so him have about 4 executive bus pan de road, him own race horses wah a win whole heap a races. A him run Cash Global HQ bar and de lawn, nuh him own de club wi call Sky Bar? Let me make this clear, him nuh humble and cool as yu si him. When de horse dem win a track, a who collect de trophy dem? A him, I know de man like mi hand back, him nuh hype but everything is all about him, a nuff people a eat a food off a him yes, but cool nuh so mi fren.” We were pretty anxious to hear Rich Kid’s reply but he was adamant in controlling his temper by staying the course of the interview. He stated; “If I should answer to everything a person have to say especially from one who’s not a part of the enterprise that would be my life’s work”. The Portmore born artist migrated to Canada where he has been living for several years. However, he maintains that he has always remained close to his musical heritage and invests in his talent and all aspect of the business because music is his real passion.
On another level, we will be focusing on doing singles, albums and EP’s for now. We have artists in Jamaica, Canada and United States lined up. Also we have put together our own inhouse band, called The Indie-Rootz Band, with some of Montreal’s most talented musicians. We do plan on doing several events in Montreal and Toronto. Just look for: NATTY CONGO COMPILATION on ITunes, Amazon and at www.indierootzrecords.com. Support the artists and buy the music. One Love! - Brian Kotler (Executive Producer) and Bobby Pottinger (Producer) at Indie-Rootz Records Website: www.indierootzrecords.com / Email: bkpro66@hotmail.com.
Rich Kid also dabbles in music production from Reggae/Dancehall to RnB/Pop and has worked with Beenie Man, Ghost, Buju Banton, Lady Saw, Macka Diamond, T.O.K, Voicemail and Anthony B. He has worked internationally with Ms. Triniti, Donna Makeda, Shelly J, Big G, Trudiva, King Ujah and Mzminiray. He has produced rhythms such as Hot Skull, Ghetto Hype, Mad Kick, Controversy and the list goes on. The single and video soon to be released “I’m Running” on the Mad Run Riddim is the latest of Cash Global’s arsenal of productions. The release date for said project is undisclosed, but he hinted around early 2nd quarter of 2014 here in Jamaica at Cash Global HQ Entertainment complex in Portmore. The launch will also coincide with the tour of the Rhythm Driven Artists covering four continents. Featured artists on the rhythm are 3 Star, Black-er, Bitta so Sicka, Ding Dong, D.J. Liquid, Don Nero , Donna Makeda, Ghost, Just Christ (Ring Ding), Karamanti ft. Ankle Sock, Ms. Triniti, Quick Cook ft. Krymist (North Bound), Rich Kid, Shaka Pow, T.O.K, Thriller U, Tony Curtis ft. Fancy Face and Voicemail. The intensive preparation of the album release and tours put in place will make this project a masterpiece. (By: Natalie White, Buzz Editorial).
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Brilliance recently released a new single entitled “Play that Reggae Music” which is a combination between himself and Norval Edgehilll. This single was produced by Heart of Empress Productions.
I Brilliance is a very talented producer, singer and songwriter who has been in the music business for many years. No stranger to the stage, I Brilliance has performed in Canada, Jamaica and worldwide. Stay tuned for more I Brilliance coming at you.
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