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Di-Lallo ReggaeXclusive is published Up on the Reggae Scene; JuLion every quarter. 2007 Issues: pg 24: Fire Chess; Lady Ann; JoJoe; Lindo P Sophia “Iyamtheiah” Daniel March, June, September & pg 25: Kenny B; Anla; Richie Stephens Interiew cont’d Sweet Marie December REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S ARTIST WATCH lyrics and versatile styles of working with “Anchor Cappadanna of the Wu-Tang music; both Urban Reggae and Recording Studios”, “E55 Clan to name a few. “Rich Kid” Dancehall. “Rich Kid” was Production Records” and is an entertainer who racked inspired by “Lieutenant “Stumpy Production Records” up more air miles than many Stitchie’ who further in Jamaica. Also “The Lair corporate flyers. Working in influenced and urged him to Recording Studios”, “Explorer England, Jamaica, U.S.A, continue his education while Recording Studios”, “Slamm Portugal and Canada has pursuing a career in the Productions”, “Iguana inspired him to work on his entertainment business. “Rich Recordings” and Eagle Force debut album entitled “Heading Kid” migrated to the U.S., Entertainment’s “Eye One To The Top” that shows the where he attended school for Records” in Canada. He took many different aspects of three years, then later moved his talent to the next level by where he is coming from and to Canada and later became a releasing two debut singles in where he is going musically. citizen. Remembering the 2004 “Freaky Freaky Ting” and Even though every song has an RICH KID IS advice of his mentors “Rich “Penny for my Touch” on the equal level of likeness, special “HEADING TO THE Kid” completed his education C&G Promotion Label. He attention is paid to songs such in Network Administration, later released the single for as “Ghetto Love,” “Life’s TOP” Political Science, World History the song “In The Mix”, which Worth” and “Searching” which and Theology. won him the Toronto features many R&B flavors to ich Kid, Canadian based International Reggae Music be released on Eye One Rentertainer born Focused on fulfilling his Award for “Best Video”. Record Label with the videos “Richard Williams” was raised dreams, he turned his in the works. Rich Kid has a in Portmore, Jamaica and is attention to forming an Throughout this time “Rich unique personality which is serious about the business of affiliation with “Nite Starr” Kid” has been sharing the extraordinary, extravagant and Music, Arts, Entertainment, Sound System performing at local and international stage will captivate all ages with Film, Sports, Children, parties, weddings, stage with many international artists charm and universal appeal. Philanthropy and life. “Rich shows and other special such as Buju Banton, Contact Sandi Destonis at: Kid” lives by the motto: “Live events. From 2004 to present, Capleton, Beenie Man, Admiral 647-998-5807 or email: life to the fullest, love what you he injected his energy into Bailey, Singing Melody, [email protected]. do and do what you do best”. recording by showcasing his Professor Nuts, Wayne His passion for life is lyrical prowess and versatility Wonder, Fab 5, and characterized throughout his reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-287-1335 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 4 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S VIEWS opportunities for Canadian Canadian reggae music radio personalities did not reggae music and how to consistently showing support. show at the festival in 2004 properly address or change The King Turbo crew. CIUT, as and the opportunity presented that situation. One of my well as Ron Nelson, CKLN itself for me to fill their MC frustrations and queries to her 88.1fm for their pushing of spots on the festival. It initially was the lack of a Canadian Canadian based artists within was a couple intros the first reggae chart. So many radio their circles, Leo Cripps in day but the festival personalities, so many shows, Calgary playing many all- Spokesperson and Host invited so many spins, and so many Canadian shows selling and me to do more over the JULION’S VIEWS years and to my knowledge promoting the music. Natty B remainder of the weekend. there has NEVER been an of CHRY 105.5fm, who not only ne more quarter passes agreed up, nationally plays the music but promotes a Q. CHRY 105.5, how long Oby as Canadian Reggae supported reggae chart. Some Canadian reggae chart. on air, how you came up with continues its journey into more have tried separately at the idea for an ALL Canadian and more Canadian homes different times, but nothing on As we propel into the 21st show… infiltrating more musical a collective basis. How does century we need a greater A. I have been on air with pallets, encouraging possible the rest of the world take us push by many of these CHRY since 2003. I started on sales opportunities. In the last seriously if we don’t do it volunteers, to be single Caribbean Crucible with issue, I took the time to focus ourselves? A chart indicates minded in their approach to Luther Brown, G-Russ and on a negative that continues to that there is something going selling Canadian. There may Tipper then joined Cool stunt this ‘industry’ in our on and that we think be a bit of resistance now, but Runnings with Sir B. I started collective inefficiency to sell something of the music, so we in time they will see the filling in a TBA spot Mondays in Canadian reggae music on a take the time to chart it. It opportunities that will open for the latter part of 2004. In 2005 consistent basis. Some folks tells interested fans which all of us. As I continued to the spot was given to Rebel took great offense to the words songs and which artists are hot write, I thought it best that Vibez and starting this year we written, but truth be told, it’s at the time and which tunes to Carrie answered some changed our content which all good with me if folks don’t buy. It tells foreign DJs which questions and with those was 70% Canadian and 30% share my vision or opinions in artists to contact! It creates answers, would shed a little International to 100% an environment where there is interest for the artists who light on her credentials as well Canadian Content. Strictly limited growth of our genre. It wish to rise on the charts. It as what she is all about, and a Homegrown as I like to refer to does show that we are not on increases the quality of the chance for you the it.