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Author Marie Dunn, aka Toya J. Kevin Warren/Frozen in Time
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By Nelson A. King
For Marie Dunn, author and New
York City social worker, talking to
women about sex is paramount, stating
that it raises the awareness of an
important subject matter that is still
taboo in many countries, including
Jamaica, where she was born.
“I seem to ruminate and read about
sex more than I engage in the act,”
writes Dunn in the preface of her newly
released book of over 100 short, steamy
poems titled “Tease: An Anthology of
Erotic Poems.”
Published under her pseudo name,
Toya J, Dunn said she wrote the anthology
to help women boost their self-confidence
while becoming comfortable
with their sexuality.
“Tease was written to be a resource
and inspiration,” she said. “Women are
often tethered to a fence when it comes
to their sexuality and owning their
sexual pleasure.
“We live in an oversexed society, yet
some are still so in the dark, particularly
on the joys,” she added. “Some are
still afraid to mention the word sex
openly.
“I believe the way we interact with
sex is affected by our socialization,
norms and cultural messages received,”
Dunn continued. “As such, we should
take the time to understand sex, develop
self-confidence and be open to new
experiences with your partner.”
She told Caribbean Life on Tuesday
that “Tease” was intentionally
launched during the Month of April
(4/17/21), because “April is such a symbolic
month.”
“April is National Sexual Assault
Awareness and Poetry Month,” Dunn
said. “’Tease’ was written to raise aware-
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Jamaican Reggae Dancehall artist
Alkaline. Caviir Creative
By Nelson A. King
Since announcing his highly anticipated
album earlier this year, Jamaican
reggae dancehall artist, Alkaline continues
to dominate various music streaming
platforms, cementing his name in
history, as he takes the genre to the next
level, according to the Manhattan-based
entertainment company Shuzzr media.
Within 14 hours of making the pre-order
link available, Shuzzr said Alkaline’s
upcoming album, “Top Prize,” landed
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By Nelson A. King
Following in his grandfather’s, Bob
Marley, footsteps Jo Mersa Marley, son
of Stephen Marley, is gearing up to
release his feature EP “Eternal” on
May 21.
To precede the release of this longanticipated
project, Jo Mersa Marley, on
April 23, released “Made It”, the second
single off of the EP.
Produced by Silent Addy and Bombocat,
“’Made It’ celebrates the day, when
walking away from the constraints of
the nine-to-five becomes a reality, and
the longing of fulfilling that dream as
the only mission,” according to Jamaican
entertainment promoter Ronnie
Tomlinson, of the Brooklyn-based Destine
Media.
Tomlinson told Caribbean Life on
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