On Saturday, April 25^th 2015 at the Walt Whitman Auditorium Brooklyn College, Brooklyn New York, the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, (CPR) and Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts hosted the much anticipated, International Women of Reggae Night of Hits Event.  Showtime was 8:00 PM.

Tasha T performed alongside Lady Ann, Junie Ranks, Nadine Sutherland; Shuga, Chyna Nicole, Kristine Alicia, and Etana.  JC Lodge scheduled to perform, was unable to appear.

Tasha T born, Natasha Whyte blazed onto the stage in a stunning deep red and burgundy ensemble, special thanks to, Emma McClain Omotade, located in Queens NY.  At one point in her set, she asks the crowd “How you like my dress, it nice yes?” to which they wholeheartedly agreed.

This graceful artist commands the attention of her listeners; whether it is on stage, or via her music.  She is undoubtedly a well-rounded entertainer.  She dominates the stage and covers it like a painter does his canvas.

Her five song set began with “Firm Meditation” a song that speaks to women and reminds them of their self-worth, a catchy tune an anthem, if you will.  Her vocal arrangements are clever, fast flowing; it is a feel good tune.  She followed up with the cover “Win or Lose” by Phyllis Dillon followed by Rita Marley’s “One Draw” that got the crowd – who, if they were still sitting, were now on their feet.  Her next track “Bed of Fire” hugely popular, speaks to the negativity in some people; the tune comes with a caveat of what will befall you if you don’t remain focused in your life “just open your eyes don’t get hypnotized by no devil heart with pretty face.”  Her final song is on the rhythm Hypocrites called “Mouth a Matic” about folks that like to talk negatively about other folks; lyrics were amusing and smart, again well organized.

Slight in stature, her second album is large in sound and content, her vocals are distinctive to each individual song.  The album is entitled “Real Talk”  is distributed by VP Records; released in 2014, and is generating a lot of buzz.

With a cache of awards under her belt, she is also a recent 2015 Juno Award Nominee; and the only female in the category of “Best Reggae Recording.”  Tasha T is currently touring North America and Europe, including Serbia, the United Kingdom and Montenegro with additional dates to follow.

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CANADA      (646) 270-4620

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I sat down with the artist known as Ras Sadiki-I one week before thanksgiving 2014 at a restaurant in Braintree MA, a Boston suburb.  After a few false starts (due to his busy schedule) he was able to carve out an afternoon for me; here he shares a very condensed version of his life.

Jevon White was born on August 19th on the tiny Island of Montserrat.  In 1981, he moved to the United States, Boston MA specifically to live with his dad at the tender age of 8.  Jevon discovered that while he loved listening to music, he realized that he actually liked writing and spitting (rapping).  Two of his influences were Big Daddy Kane, and Run DMC.  He also fell in love with Reggae music, it helped that his father was a major Reggae music promoter at the time, (George Buffonge) also one of Boston’s first Caribbean carnival organizers; that institution began in the early 1970′s.  Jevon’s Reggae influences were Yellowman, of whom he has a great love and respect and, Michigan & Smiley.

When Jevon’s father passed away unexpectedly, he returned to Montserrat but came back to Boston to attend Milton High School – he graduated in 1991, and made plans to study at Morehouse College.  In Atlanta, exposed to ideas and ideals of fellow students, “seeking and searching”  he began to listen to Minister Farrakhan amongst others, and wondered about Atlanta and the “blackness” of the people, and realized that he desired something deeper than what his surroundings, or Morehouse for that matter had to offer him.  For Jevon, there had to be a deeper meaning to his life.  In College he lived, studied and participated in some serious debate specifically about religion, he continued to feel lost, and soon thereafter left Morehouse and returned home to Montserrat for some further soul searching.

While in Montserrat, he began to practice Rastafari including the locking of his hair.  His locks took on a life of their own, a “bongo natty” random look, and were very distinctive.  After a time, he began to see hermetic signs and wonders from God, which included the edict to cut his locks, Jevon stated that while he loves Morgan Heritage, he emphatically disagreed with their song “You don’t have to be dread to be Rasta” and wondered at the irony of it, but he said that he conceded and obeyed God.  He also changed his name; and Sadiki-I was born in 1993.

Already well-traveled most of the United States, a good bit of Europe, and the African Continent countries like Senegal, Sudan, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, and Egypt, it was Ethiopia where Jevon found his calling.

In 2011, Sadiki-I was granted permission to build a new “Temple” for the Ark of the Covenant located in the ancient Holy City of Aksum, Ethiopia. The “Temple of the Tablets” that housed the Ark of the Covenant was in dire need of repair.  With permission from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tawahedo Church (EOTC), Sadiki-I worked alongside the Ethiopian World Federation, Inc., to raise funds for the temple repairs and also the Debre Loza Mariam Church that is 1200 years old and others in Ethiopia.  Sadiki-I notes that he is perhaps the first person in history to be baptized by a guardian Monk of the Ark of the Covenant; that event took place on January 10th 2012, in Axum Ethiopia.  In December 2013, the new Temple repairs were completed.

While experiencing some of the most important moments of his life, Sadiki I also finds time to promote reggae music and can call the likes of Queen Ifrica, the Lyricist himself Mr. Tony Rebel, and Sizzla Kalonji close friends.  This past December 2014, Sadiki- I promoted a showcase on the Island of Montserrat including Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Sadiki-I himself, it also featured local Montserratian talent.

Sadiki-I created his own label Mystic Lion Entertainment in Boston, MA in 1995.

“That’s just the way it is, things will never be the same…, but better is still yet to come…” Sadiki-I’s lyrics from his song entitled “Montserrat will never be the same…” Is his ode to Montserrat, referencing the old days before the volcanic eruption in 1996 that devastated the island and caused the involuntary exodus of many, especially the elders to the United States, Antigua and the United Kingdom.

As an artist, his lyrics are delivered crisply with a punch.  His style has the heady Hip hop influence of his youth, but the listener definitely knows that his impetus is deeply spiritual and his mandate and purpose is to deliver the message of H.I.M Selassie I.

His track “My Father is a Conqueror” speaks to his total and unwavering belief that H.I.M. Selassie I is God Almighty.

www.sadik-I.com

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Logwood Productions Begins the Promotion and Digital Distribution of their New Riddimatic Compilation

New York, NY (July 7, 2011) – Logwood Productions has begun the digital distribution and promotion of their new Compilation titled Westward Bound.

Westward Bound is a sizzling retro dance riddim with an infectious disco flavor.  Featuring Moneymills, Deebzlenuz, Red Gal, Srik, and Raine Esme, Westward Bound provides a riveting story line as the compilation unfolds.  The album includes a combination mix, a party mix, and an instrumental version.

Logwood 5 Packs are designed to keep the party moving.  They include a combination mix of all of the songs featured on the album along with an eclectic party mix.  An instrumental version rounds out the offering making for a really fun experience.  As can be expected Logwood boldly pushes the envelope taking the riddimatic compilation experience to another level.  Westward Bound can be purchased via itunes and all major online distributors.

Logwood is a full service production and publishing company based in the Bronx.  They produce hip hop, dancehall, reggae, soca, RnB, pop, and raga rock.  Logwood releases music via Logwood Entertainment and. publishes music via Logwood Productions Stratical (BMI) and Logwood Productions Red (ASCAP).

Logwood Credits include

Mavado – Delilah, Kulcha Don -  Stamma, Kulcha Don – I Wanna Know, Kofi – In Love, and music cues for Kim & Kourtney Take NY, Married To Rock, Warren The Ape, Bad Girls Club, Keeping Up w/ Kardashians, Road Rules – The Real World, Celebrity Fitness Club, Beyond Recognition, True Life, BET News, Meet the Faith, Miami Ink, Fight Girls, Project Runway, Yo Mamma and Rob and Big.

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