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DJ OutKast. Elvis Harrigan of Picture This Studios (St. Maarten, DWI)
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By Nelson A. King
Though St. Maarten houses some
legendary figures from all genres
of music, such as King Beau Beau
(calypso), Mighty Dow (calypso and
steel pan), Nasio Fontain (reggae) and
Connis Vanterpool (jazz), it’s difficult
to name a recent music artist from
the Dutch Caribbean country that
has found mainstream success.
To help spread awareness for artists
from St. Maarten to a worldwide
and younger audience, Audiomack
is partnering with St. Maarten radio
station 101 Laser’s DJ OutKast to
play nothing but St. Maarten artists
and producers for an hour straight,
titled “Audiomack Hour.”
“Audiomack works with artists
from the Caribbean in many ways,
from verified playlists to specific individual
island initiatives,” said Brooklyn’s
Haitian American entertainment
guru, Marie Driven, managing
partner of PlaybookMG.
“The platform delivers a userfriendly
experience for fans, musicians
and industry professionals,”
she added. By drafting potential new
listeners from the site’s largest demographic
of 15 to 34-year-olds, Audiomack
brings increased awareness to
upcoming global talent.
“This momentum equates to staying
power, with growth and appreciation
of the diverse sounds of the culture,”
Driven continued. “These tools
are being provided to artists from St.
Maarten to boost awareness for budding
music talent from the country.”
Driven said Tayna Lawson, direc-
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Black Am I. Tizzy Tokyo
By Nelson A. King
Black Am I is clearly on the right
path to stamping his name in the history
books, especially in the world of
entertainment, with the release of
another amazing, thought-provoking,
yet soul-lifting single, ‘The Edge.”
“The Edge” is produced by multi-
Grammy winner Damian “Jr. Gong”
Marley, “with Black Am I blessing the
ears of millions of listeners with inspirational
lyrics to help them maintain
sanity amid challenges,” according to
Destine Media.
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By Nelson A. King
R&B songstress Gabriella Kochella
has unveiled a vibrant new music video
to hit single “Friend Dem.”
Powered by her bubbly spirit, the
video takes place in New York City.
“The visuals were imagined and captured
like the times,” Haitian American
entertainer producer, Marie Driven,
managing partner of the Brooklynbased
PlaybookMG, told Caribbean Life
on Monday.
“In a tumultuous 2020, Gabriella
wanted people all over the world to stay
positive,” Driven added.
Kochella said that, “during tough
times, we need more content that calls
for unity among people instead of division.
“During the curation of the video, I
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