Razz & Biggy releases Mavado’s So Suicidal Mixtape

The Duo continues to deliver on their promise to keep good music just a click away from their fans and music loves worldwide

Hot on the heels of his long awaited return to Jamaica recently, dancehall heavy hitter – Mavado hit the studio and teamed up with the genre’s dynamic duo – Razz & Biggy to compile an action packed mixtape ‘just for the fans’.

The mixtape is aptly titled ‘So Suicidal’ which mirrors the sing jay’s track with the We The Best label boss – Dj Khaled called Suicidal Thoughts which was the lead single from Dj Khaled’s ‘Kiss the Ring’ album. The 26 track effort sees production credits from some of the industry’s most talented production labels such as DASECA, Big Ship and Chimney Records amongst others representing for the local team. Jerry ‘Wonda’ Duplessis, the producer who helped shape Wyclef and the Fugees’ Island-informed sound, is the man responsible for the guitar-laced ‘Souljah Girl’, other international production credits rest with Dj Khaled, Boi-1da and T-minus.  With guest appearances from artistes such as Ace Hood, Chase Cross, Chipmunk, Meek Mill, Buccaneer and Akon, it was of no surprise that the mixtape racked up thousands of downloads within hours of being posted online on outlets like www.razznbiggy.com.

When asked about the process of putting the mixtape together, Biggy explained that it was just as much fun as it was hard work. “Mavado is a great product of our music, he has numerous songs, finding the right blend of songs took some doing, but the artiste is so good to work with that’s why the finished product was so quickly embraced by audiences far and wide”, explained a visibly pleased Biggy.

2012 has seen Razz & Biggy being very busy both in the studio and in the streets, with sold out tour dates both locally and overseas and other combination efforts with artistes like Denyque and Bugle to their credit. In May 2012 the critically acclaimed - ‘I am Super Girl; Denyque’s mixtape debut was dropped and three months later in August ‘Psalms’; a strong mix of songs from the talented Bugle was unleashed. This year has been exceptionally good to Dancehall’s Dynamic Duo. With the end of the year fast approaching  they reveal that their schedule remains just has hectic; “the lord has really blessed us, so we just continue to do our best in whatever we do, please the people and keep doing good work” Razz went on to explain.

The Duo continues to deliver on their promise to keep good music just a click away from their fans and music loves worldwide. With numerous mixtapes available on their website – www.razznbiggy.com , they enjoy a hit rate which is envied by most entertainment pages on the web.

The So Suicidal Mixtape is available free for download on www.razznbiggy.com .

Appleton May Daze delivers Fun, Frolic & Fantasy with ‘Forbidden Fantasy

Hundreds enjoyed the first step of the Fantasy Journey

Appleton Jamaica Rum and the team from Good Company are echoing sentiments of satisfaction following the opening night for their event series; Appleton May Daze – the remix. The series started last week Friday at a new venue – Home Sweet Home at 15 West Kings House Road in Kingston. Though many were concerned about the change of venue, the change proved to be a satisfying treat for the patrons, promoters, sponsors and affiliates. “The venue at Home Sweet Home gave us the right amount of room for our patrons to feel comfortable and at the same time get the personal friendly vibe that we aim to keep consistent each year” commented an elated promoter – Stephen Willie.

Hundreds of patrons came out to enjoy what was the first step on the fantasy journey which is Appleton May Daze. Females flocked the gates from as early as 10pm ensuring that they made the most of their charge free entry before 11pm. Most patrons were very pleased with the layout of the venue, the over 40 Feet of bar space made the access a hassle free one. The lighting and light shows were nothing short of ‘phenomenal’ a guarantee that the providers – Phenomenal Lightening promised and aptly delivered. The sound that filtered through the venue was crystal clear and high on quality; the system featured three towers provided by the masters from Technotics. Technotics boasts some of the most hi-tech features in the sound system business today, not only is the master controller able to wirelessly control the entire system from anywhere in the venue, each tower came with its own flat screen which was a delightful distraction that a lot of the patrons enjoyed.

Appleton Jamaica Rum and Kirov Vodka mixes were the order of the evening and flowed from the bar as the 2-4-1 mix drink offering was a hit with the patrons. The team from Bar Solutions ensured that the mixes and cocktails were all of a premium blend, which satisfied even those with discerning tastes.  Most of these blends where chased with Pure Heaven juices and the energy drink – Roaring Lion, both of which tantalized the taste buds of the drinkers.

Zj Johnny Khool and Zj Ice played a tag team of hit musical selections all night to great response from those in attendance. The venue again proved an appropriate playground for those willing enough to take their dancing skills to either the hard surface or the lush grass. It was no surprise that the Rough Rider team were a hit, some of the dance moves where very sexually motivated and hinted what the night had in store for some. It was of great comfort that persons were undertaking the responsibility to secure safe sexual practices with packs of Rough Rider condoms.

If the lead event was anything to go by, then the Appleton May Daze – the remix will be quite an experience for the next four Fridays; next stop is ‘Short Temper’, the ladies are already choosing sides #TeamShortShorts and #TeamShortSkirts.

Appleton May Daze – the remix set to bring fantasies to life on West Kings House Road

Jamaica’s premiere pre-summer party series starts this Friday

The vibe and energy of a Mardi Gras experience will be unleashed this Friday at 15 West Kings House Road as Appleton Jamaica Rum and the promotional team from Good Company prepare to host the first event for Jamaica’s premiere pre-summer party series – Appleton May Daze under the theme ‘the remix’.

Masks and Beads will be the toys of choice as the patrons come out to enjoy what will be a ‘Forbidden Fantasy’. Patrons are being encouraged to forget the status quo and embrace the May Daze way of life; where we have fun, while we frolic and watch our fantasies unfold. May 4^th is the one night that being naughty will be embraced as nothing short of nice. “The idea is to give the male patrons a fair amount of beads upon entry and throughout the course of the event, the females will be given masks” expressed an ecstatic Dwayne Harris (promoter); he went on to say “The game plan is simple, the lady who ends up with the most beads at the end of the night will get a Fantasy prize package courtesy of our sponsors”. The beauty about the experience is that because the ladies identities are being hidden they are being encouraged to work that female magic, no holds barred at getting the beads. “The experience promises to be fun filled and very flirtatious, a fitting way to end a busy week” commented fellow promoter – Stephen Willie.

Two of Jamaica’s coolest selectors in the form of Zj Johnny Kool and Resident DJ – Zj Ice will be on the wheels of steel providing the perfect backdrop for what will set the pace for the rest of the event series.

Appleton’s alignment with the May Daze brand will ensure that patrons will be able to enjoy Appleton Mixed Drinks in abundance with the signature 2-4-1 offering amongst other specialty mixes.

Keeping quality entertainment affordable is a prime focus of the team from Good Company, to this end they have managed to keep both drink prices and entry at a fair minimum with General entry being only $800 with the added incentive of ladies being able to enter FREE before 11pm, everyone can come out and enjoy the series.

With a cozy new venue at 15 West Kings House Road (across from Truck Stop), exciting themes, quality entertainment packages, affordable pricing, hands down Appleton May Daze is the best way to spend the next five Friday nights

Razz & Biggy and Dexta Dapps are the Don Daddas

The track itself feels like a celebration, a celebration of good musical beats fused together into a spectacular rhythm, a celebration of artistic genius even.

Kingston, Jamaica, August 22, 2011:  Dancehall heavy-hitters Razz and Biggy, after playing music on the party scene and Dancehall Circuit for over 10 years, have sought to further expand their musical boundaries with several recent recordings. They have been featured on the smash cross-over hit “skip to my luu” with Serani and Ding Dong among others. They are now at it again with their latest recording of the DASECA produced track ‘Don Dadda’ with the label’s newest talent; Dexter Daps.

Razz & Biggy only recently added artiste to their multi-dimensional portfolio, while still pleasing audiences with their musical selections. So with one crowd favorite after another, the momentum is being continued with Don Dadda.

DASECA productions have been behind some of the biggest hits in dancehall/Reggae over the last decade. Their vibrant and energetic productions have allowed them to deliver cutting edge music that continues to find favor in the hearts and ears of enthusiasts the world over.

Dexta Daps is DASECA’s newest talent, with vocal strengths matched only by the industry’s elite; and being apart of one of the strongest camps in Jamaican Entertainment, he is poised for eminent success.

The infectious track – Don Dadda came about as a result of this combined effort. Since its release it has found favorable airplay on local and international radio stations, websites and among some of dancehall’s top selectors, including Coppershot’s Mathew Grey and Cutty who believe that “Don Dadda is one of the most promising songs coming out of the summer and going forward. The song has also gotten an enormous vote of confidence from former P.Diddy and Rihanna  d.j- Max Glazer of Federation Sound. Glazer thinks “It is one of the wickedest songs right now”.

The track itself feels like a celebration, a celebration of good musical beats fused together into a spectacular rhythm, a celebration of artistic genius even. The track starts with a slightly comical shout ‘We Find It!’ a symbolic utterance, to artistes and producers alike who must have the talent and an ear for potential hits to produce a  track such as the one that became Don Dadda, great fusion of energies from DASECA Productions, Razz & Biggy and Dexta Daps.

  DON DADDA - RAZZ & BIGGY ft. DEXTA by RazzNbiggy 

Patrons caught in a daze by the May Daze World Tour

The third leg of the tour is heading to Kingston, Jamaica for 90’s Rock. This will feature music and style of the nineties

 With two weeks passed and two destinations covered (Netherlands – Amsterdam and Brazil – Rio De Janerio), Appleton May daze – The World Tour is now in full swing, mid way through the event series. If the vibe and energy of the last weeks are any indication of the prospects of what’s to come, then patrons are in for quite a treat.

The second stop for the tour was Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the theme was centered around a very popular feature of Brazilian culture; ladies in short shorts and Bikini tops. With ladies being granted charge free entry before 11pm, it was no surprise that by 12am the event was in full swing with a sea of beautiful ladies most of whom stuck to the theme and added their own twist to the ever popular summer dress style.

The venue was filled with the May Daze Brazilian beauties all of whom were fitted with Brazilian type carnival costumes which found them being drafted for picture after picture with the patrons.

For many the night started when Dj Narity took control of the turn tables and almost strategically made selections which got the patrons pumped and energized with each subsequent selection. Zj Chrome and Zj Ice had a tag team session which was met with consistent cheering by the patrons in attendance. This ‘joining of forces’ between two of Jamaica’s popular and favourite Disc Jockeys was a mere example of the vibrant/free styled nature of Appleton May Daze and its moments like these which make the event series always memorable. Arif Cooper and Scientist closed the night and showed why they are amongst the well respected selecting duos out of Jamaica.

May 20^th will see the third leg of the tour heading to Kingston, Jamaica for 90’s Rock. This will feature music and style of the nineties, a period of music culture which ardent fans have held on as being the most influential with some of the post popular sounds of our generation. Almost at the flicker of a thought names like Shabba Ranks, Supar Cat, Biggy Smalls, Sleng Teng Riddim, L.A Gear readily comes to mind.

Good Company have conceptualized an event for the series which they believe merely build on the already beloved nineties vibe. This week will see selections from Resident Dj – Zj Ice, Phil Dwag, Kurt Riley and Zj Solar Dre. With a musical lineup which features disc jockeys that have proved their skill in the area of 90’s music over and over, it is clear that the music will be speaking to the minds and feet of the patrons that come out for this one.

Jamaica’s favourite rum - Appleton will continue to pour, more so this week with their signature Appleton Mug Madness which will allow patrons to have unlimited Appleton mixes all night for a small cost effective price. To top off the night’s offering will be the AMD retro surprise, which will feature a memorable element of the 90’s which the promoters will be incorporating into the night’s happenings

RAZZ & BIGGY TOURING ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Razz & Biggy are currently igniting audiences across the US and Canada on the extensive ‘Skip to ma Luu’ tour

Dancehall’s Dynamic Selecting Duo – Razz & Biggy are currently igniting audiences across the US and Canada on their extensive ‘Skip to ma Luu’ tour along with Artistes like Serani, Ding Dong and Bugle the tour started on March 18th and runs until May 7th.

The tour has the set of Dancehall trailblazers energizing venues across Washington, Ontario, LA, Florida, and Chicago amongst others with what has proved to be a slate of unforgettable performances and shows.

After the release of the song of the same name (Skip to Ma Lou) in 2009 locally, its infectious and energetic implied dance moves soon found its way to main stream radio stations internationally and not only became a hit but also a crowd favourite. It is this same vibrant energy that the promoters are promising will be evident on each leg of this tour.
This blend of elements from dancehall is undeniably a great combination and one that will ignite the various audiences which they will be performing for.

Razz & Biggy have built a solid name for themselves over the past 10 years that they have been selectors, thrilling audiences locally and internationally. Over the years they we have witnessed the duo evolving into a well respected force in dancehall, releasing unforgettable mixtapes, delivering pulsating performances, writing and producing a song and even bearing their ‘First Born Riddim’ in 2010.

 Serani has had phenomenal success over the last three years, including a good measure of crossover success with his hits No Games, She Loves Me and Skip to My Luu, as well as a slew of Dancehall smashes such as Study People, Stinkin Rich and Mama Still hungry. Touring the US, Canada, Europe, Caribbean and UK, Serani has built a solid fan base with his exciting live set that has already ensured him longevity in the game.

Ding Dong first found fame as a dancer but has had major impact with hit songs Badman Forward, Skip to My Luu and smash hit Holiday. Ding Dong is known as one of the best dancers ever to come out of Jamaica, having been responsible for the invention of many signature moves that have caught fire across dance-floors worldwide. His live performance is a hot mix of music and movement and fans can expect nothing but energy from Ding Dong on this tour.

 Bugle has built a reputation as one of Dancehall's top flight lyricists, with a catalogue of conscious and hard-hitting tracks, such as Journey, What Have I Done To You, Hypocrite Friend and Doh, since bursting onto the scene under the guidance of DASECA Productions. His powerful delivery and stagecraft will provide the perfect edge to Serani and Ding Dong's larger-than-life sets.

 The tour continues to deliver on the promise to execute energy packed performances and memorable stints throughout and patrons will be speaking about it for months to come.

While North America enjoys the selections from Biggy, Jamaica will continue to be dazed by the other half of the duo – Razz, as he will be representing the duo locally for a barrage of shows across the island. The Easter Weekend in Jamaica is hailed by party goers as one of the high points of the party calendar. Razz & Biggy have already been confirmed for many of the ‘must attend’ shows of the weekend.

Dancehall supporters the world over have found favour with the Razz & Biggy not only by their live performances around the turn tables but also from the mixtapes that they compile, this has become evident by the thousands of hits that their website (www.razznbiggy.com ) has received since it was published to the web with download links to the Duo’s various mixtapes, but don’t just take our word for it.

DASECA WARNS OF A ‘CATEGORY 5’ IMPACT

…the Riddim sees the production powerhouse using the melodic sounds of an acoustic Guitar infused into the main stem…

Few production houses have the street credibility to be able to create a storm of a production at a whim, DASECA Productions being one of the few spent weeks in the studio mastering an effort, appropriately titled the Category 5 Riddim.

Set for official release on March 15, 2011 via popular Digital outlets like Amazon and iTunes, the Riddim sees the production powerhouse using the melodic sounds of an acoustic Guitar, infused into the main stem of this Riddim to create a sound that no one can dispute is easy on the ears.

To date DASECA has enlisted the vocal talents of Dancehall A-Listers like Serani, Mavado, I-Octane and Bugle, joining them are the sounds of upcoming sensation Kibaki and the new talent out of the DASECA camp – Dexta Daps.

Approximately this time last year they were frowned upon for releasing their ‘Genesis’ Project in a similar fashion, the Riddim was released straight to digital outlets. Critics considered this method not to be effective, however the group of talented producers proved their critics wrong when soon after its release, the Genesis was the talk on the lips of Dancehall enthusiasts worldwide and not much later became a hit on the party scene and radio stations the world over.

To help propel the success of the Category 5 Riddim, the production trio have teamed up with the Dynamic Duo – Razz & Biggy to compile a three minute sample of the tracks already recorded, this sample which was only made available 24 hours prior to this release has already garnered hundreds of plays via Sound Cloud and already has made its way to social playgrounds like Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. Another hit?? …… It wouldn’t be a surprise.

  CATEGORY 5 - SHER by AllianceJamaica