Reggae Beat Magazine - Happy Birthday Bob MarleyFebruary 6, 1945

REGGAE BEAT MAGAZINE

Happy Birthday Bob Marley

February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981

Jamaica's annual Reggae Sumfest show was first staged in 1993 and has evolved into an anticipated international event since. Not only does this event promote Reggae music but also Hip-Hop and R&B. Major sponsors include Red Stripe, Guinness, Digicel and Iberostar.

This year's Sumfest was a huge success with Thursday being Dancehall Night, Friday was International Night I and Saturday being International Night II. Huge acts included Chris Brown, Usher, Shaggy, Richie Spice, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel, Mavado, D'angel, Cecile, Jah Cure, Hezron, Etana and Tarrus Riley, just to name a few.

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Conrad Blaze a.k.a. Born Free

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RICHIE LOOP- new artiste watch! "MY CUPP" (video clip)

This versatile and humble Kingstonian brother grew up in the Clarendon area with a passion for dancing. He moved back to Kingston where he met Robert Livingston who scooped him up and signed Richie to Scikron Entertainment due to his outstanding producing skills and creativity.

Richie Loop continued to experiment with different sounds ranging from Reggae to R&B to techno. Most of the tracks are backed with energetic and unique beats which will give the album a fresh sound. The lyrics come about from Richie's environment which he builds on to create the complete track. Favourite artistes inlcude Lil Wayne and Shaggy, both of whom Richie would like to work alongside in the future.

While Richie Loop is new to the performing side which gives way to a certain amount of stage fright, his new single "MY CUPP" is blowing up the airwaves and is in heavy rotation on local radio stations. He loves performing just as much as getting down in the studio. He would like his fans to know that Richie Loop is just a humble, down to earth brother with a passion for dancing.

** "MY CUPP" is definitely gonna be a summer club hit so go get the single and watch out for live performances from this talented new artiste! **