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DanceBEAT Caribbean a new record label,
established in the Federation of St. Kitts and
Nevis last July, is the Caribbean division of
DanceBEAT Records, Sweden; a
music company that have released productions of
Scandinavian artists, DJ’s and producers
since 1989. (www.dancebeat.net)
The
aim of DanceBEAT Caribbean is to produce, publish,
distribute and develop music for artists of the
region.
“I have seen many incidences where Caribbean
artists have moved to Europe
and the US to gain recognition
for their art. So I said to myself, go and get
the talent from the source”, explains John Francis;
himself a native of the beautiful island of St.
Kitts.
The
first release from the new label is a full length
CD called “Island Beat vol. 1”
It is a compilation of radio hits; recent Carnival
Road March hits and roots reggae songs originating
out of St. Kitts and Nevis. Titles such as “Peoples
Sugar” by Nu Vybes, “Wave
Your National Colours” by Small
Axe and “Border Line” from
Crucial Bankie gives this compilation
a balanced repertoire of quality songs.
“The
Island Beat project is making musical history
by being the first official recording that features
artists of the Federation on the same authorized
compact disc. We are hoping to release at least
four volumes per year under the “Island
Beat” project.
Our aim is to make island music more accessible
to stores, DJ’s and radio
stations, tourist and the general buying
public within the region.
Also to have a product made to the standard that
could give artists and musicians the possibilities
to be marketed internationally within the music
industry.” Says John Francis the label owner.
DanceBEAT and its sales and distribution operation
Caraibe
One Music Services has developed a firm business
relation with Signature Vacations.
The Canadian based Tour Operator has made a deal
with the distributor to supply copies of the “Island
Beat” CD to be made available for their
clients visiting the Caribbean.
“A
deal such as this gives the label the confidence
needed to take the bold step in these uncharted
waters and high risk venture of manufacturing
CD’s for this region. We look forward to
a bright and adventurous future for the label
and all the artists, musicians and producers that
work with us,” concluded John Francis. |
Caribbean Dance Party
Island Beat vol.1
Various Artists
(Now playing: Nu
Vybes Band - People's Sugar)
It has taken up until now
to produce a compilation of Caribbean dance music
originating from the islands of St Kitts and Nevis.
For more than 20 years, these islands have set
the musical trend that has determined the sound
and tempo of the dance beat of the Eastern Caribbean.
The
opening track ”People’s Sugar”
by Nu Vybes Band has ignited dancefloors and echoed
over the air waves and test cricket matches since
it was first released in January 2002.
Small Axe ”Wave Your National Colours”
continues to sets the pace and is a good indication
of what else is to come from this collection of
Caribbean music...Hard Tropical Beats!!
Some
mellow reggae performances from Crucial Bankie
and Zemenfes Kidus provide a well balanced repertoire.
Island
Beat is a planned series of compilation CD’s
that will reflect the hit sounds of the Eastern
Caribbean as well as a documented production of
the dance tastes of the region.
This
one is for radio producers, DJ’s, record
buyers or any one who wants to get the party starting
right!
Nu
Vybes Band - People's Sugar
Small Axe - Wave Your National
Colours
Grand Masters - Water
Crucial Bankie - Border Line
Zemenfes Kidus - Iration
Small Axe - Jah Love Goes 'Round
Crucial Bankie - Profit A Man
Socrates - Go Down
Nu Vybes Band - Imagine Dat
Caribbean Roots - Qui Se' Um
Mem
Small Axe - Tell Me
Grand Masters - Holding On
Crucial Bankie - Pleasant Child*
Small Axe - Fire Dung Dey
Genre
: WORLD
Label : DanceBEAT Caribbean
Cat. No. DBCDA203
Bar Code : 7394030021023
Format : CD
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