Jamaica News Bulletin

Daniel Bambaata Marley, second generation offspring of reggae Legend Bob Marley and first son of Ziggy Marley is scheduled to perform with his live band at three Reggae festivals across the United States this summer including, Reggae In The Desert in Las Vegas on June 15; Utah Reggae Festival in Salt Lake City on July 13; Reggae On The Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on August 24.

Inherently influenced by his famous lineage, Daniel Bambaata remains loyal to his iconic Marley heritage by incorporating conscious lyrical messages into spiritually uplifting music. Daniel’s live performance brings a fresh perspective to the roots/reggae scene by infusing a wide array of genres which includes rock, dub and hip-hop.

Reggae/dancehall blockbuster hit makers Sly & Robbie present dancehall female singjay Danielle "DI" in her debut studio effort, The Rebel, in stores June 11, 2013 from Tad's Record, with pre-order available now. Born Danielle Isaacs and raised a stone's throw away from the home of the legendary Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica, Danielle is determined to follow in his footsteps as an ambassador for her homeland. The Rebel accomplishes this ambitious goal and catapults this music sensation towards fulfilling her dream of being a global sensation.

“Conceived in your womb, like a flower I bloom, how you do what you do, you are a super woman!” These are the opening lines to OMI’s newest single ‘My Old Lady’, which he dedicates to his own mother, Rachel Pasley and all mothers’ around the world. OMI was raised by his mother, who became a single parent after losing his father, role model and musical inspiration, to emphysema when he was only nine years old.

A lyrical prowess and rising star in his own right, OMI reminisced about his childhood experience noting fond memories with the “old lady in his life”. “What can I say, after my father died she was my only inspiration, we were very close and being the wash belly (youngest) of four children, my fondest memories were with her, her caring hands when I was sick, her patience and how she fed and clothed us with the little she had, she will always be my old lady,” he said.

Jamaican imprint Tad's Record releases the latest installation in their hit dancehall compilation series, Phantom Vol. 3, available worldwide today, April 23, 2013. The album features the biggest names in dancehall music and showcases the hottest tunes straight from the dance halls in Jamaica, to keep the genre alive and fans satisfied year-round.

Boasting 31 electrifying singles, Phantom Vol. 3 features hit singles that are already tearing up the airwaves in Jamaica, including I-Octane with "Gal A Gimmie Bun," Mavado with "Million Dollar Man" and Vybz Kartel with "Lighter." The album also sees the likes of dancehall heavy-hitters Konshens, Popcaan and Tommy Lee Sparta, giving aficionados the very best in dancehall music today.