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REGGAE INVADES SWEET AUBURN SPRING FESTIVAL IN ATLANTA WITH CARIBBEAN VILLAGE ADDED TO THIS YEAR’S EVENT Atlanta, GA: The Sweet Auburn Music Festival in Atlanta is the largest multi-cultural music, art, film and food festival in the Southeastern United States. The three-day festival will take place this year from May 7 to 11 and is expected to attract some half a million consumers. The festival takes place in the historic Sweet Auburn/ Martin Luther King National Park District in downtown Atlanta. This year, for the first time, a Caribbean Village is being established at the festival by New Creation Records, an Atlanta-based record label. Some 14 reggae artists from Jamaica and the United States will perform over the 3 day period, and companies from across the country that do business with the Caribbean American market in the Southeastern United States can showcase and sell their products to the exploding number of Caribbean American residents in the Atlanta region. The Sweet Auburn Spring Fest 2008 will have ten stages with continuous entertainment alongside pavilions that will put focus on culture, health, sports, business & technology, dream homes, fashion, a film festival, a celebration of books, cars & bikes and international cuisine. Families attending with kids can enjoy the very popular Kids Fun Zone loaded with engaging fun activities for their enjoyment. “Given the growing popularity of reggae music in the region, and with a growing number of Caribbean immigrants moving to the Atlanta region, the time is right now to diversify the offerings of the Sweet Auburn Spring Festival”, Danny Sterling, president of New Creation Records commented. Among the reggae artists performing are Dez-I, Phil Watkis and Josie Mel form Jamaica and Joseph Quote, Charmaine Da Costa (formerly of Whorl A Girl), Papa Lova, Benz Man, Joanna Marie, Vital and Rochelle from the United States. For more information, visit sweetauburn.com.
Featuring an All-Star Lineup of Various Artists on the "Naw Study Wrong" Riddim (Atlanta, GA July, 2007) On the relentless pursuit of progress, New Creation Records presents the release of the premier compilation album, "Roots Juggling/Naw Study Wrong". "Roots Juggling" is a testament to New Creation's passion for quality reggae music tat entertains and enriches the lives of its fans and listeners; whether you are at home, work or play, "Roots Juggling" has mass appeal that soothes the souls, embraces the positive attributes of life. "The Riddim not only captivates listeners with an enticing sense of spirituality, hope, love, perseverance and peace, but also, denounces evil and ill-will, so that you naw study wrong," says Sherwin Sterling, New Creation's President/CEO, Executive Producer of the album. Like firm roots of a growing tree, "Roots Juggling" penetrates deep into your core, and lays the foundation for the level of music being brought to life by the New Creation Records family.
This "Roots Juggling" album features 18 tracks by various "New Creation Records' artists on the brand-new CD/Bonus DVD. "Naw Study Wrong Riddim," a smooth, melodic, Reggae Roots Sensation. Desmond "Dez I" Boyd incites the fire with the initial song, entitled King of Kings encouraging listeners to "get to know JAH who can make all the wrongs right"; followed by Papa Lova who hails "Black Woman" as the tree of life." The other songs included on the album include: King Rastafari Will - Joseph's Quote, Come Back Baby - Tony "Ynot" Roach, Careless life-Benz Man, I Am Still Here - Stacia, African Queen- Ruffa One, Sky is the Limit - Chrisinti, Take It Slow - Prince Oret, Pastor And Deacon - Plucky Ranks, Sexy - Lady Kane (featuring: Papa Love), Step Up - Joanna Marie, Always - Vital, Dun With The War Thing - Danejah, Unbelievable - C-Los/G#, Child Of The King - Alvin Vidal, Hiking The Prices - Phil Watkins on the Riddim. Note "Naw Study Wrong" as the final track plus a free promotional BONUS DVD with Highlights of "Reggae Stars in Concert" interviews and endorsements from Major Acts like Junior "One Blood" Reid, "Fire Man" Capleton, Ghost & The Monster Empire, Coco Tea and various artists from New Creation doing the "Roots Juggling". Video by: Eucal, Interviewed "Richie B" of Hot 102 David "Rappid Fire" Rowe, New Creation's dedicated Production Engineer & Producer, working together as one family with both artist and management, continues to put fuel to the fire of the profound musical vibrations being produced. "Roots Juggling" was produced, composed and arranged with the fans in mind. Studio Production assistance by NCR record Artist "Stacia Rhoades" Hit Las Studio/Drake Miller at Kings of Kings (Kingston Jamaica W.I.) also at New Creation Recording Studio. R. Zee "Esso" Jackson was instrumental in developing the Vision for the album concept. The album is distributed Exclusively by City Hall Records, at www.cityhallrecords.com
The Premiere Record by Desmond Dez I Boyd and New creation Records Blazing Trails in Jamaica (Atlanta, GA, 2007) "Thanks for Life" is the unprecedented and much anticipated album by Desmond "Dez I" Boyd. The album is quickly climbing the charts, an expected accomplishment, given its unique composition of an eclectic mix of entertaining music and empowering messages.
Comprised of a combination of reggae, roots and dancehall music, the album is inspired by Dez I's extensive music background, with influence ranging form Jamaica - the breeding ground for new artists, to Africa and Europe. Regarding the debut album Dez I, excitedly shares: "My goal is to use music as an instrumental to tell the tales and be thankful for LIFE, while touching the hearts to inspire people from all walks of life." "I am here to do the Most High's work." says Dez I, "I cannot separate a section of people: work is universal. In every walk of life, there is someone who can relate to the songs on this album. I am singing to reach vast majority." "Thanks for Life" represents may first, as it is the first official record presented by Desmond "Dez I" Boyd and, the first record produced for mass distribution by New Creation Records. "This is only the beginning of many wonderful productions being birthed at New Creation Records, " shares Sherwin Sterling, the President and CEO of New Creation Records and Master Artist Management. "Shake Up Yuh Natty" is one of the key singles included on the "Thanks foe Life" album. This song, along with "Essence" is quickly rising the charts to become the first international hit! According to the artist himself, "Thanks for Life allows people to experience the many talents of Dez I and what Dez I is all about. Our goal is to empower people to show no fear of the past or the future, but to enjoy the journey and give thanks for life!" |
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