Teflon Goes EDM With New Album

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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lectronic Dance Music, also known as EDM, is becoming increasingly popular among partygoers globally and has even found its way onto the shores of Jamaica. Despite Reggae and Dancehall being the dominant music of choice on the island; local socialites have embraced the electronic genre, especially at popular night spots and via programming offered by a number of radio jocks on various stations.

With this ongoing trend Reggae singer Teflon who is slated to release his sophomore album shortly refuses to be left out of the movement. The Rastafarian crooner who made a name for himself singing conscious ballads says he is all about taking his music to that next level.

“EDM is the new movement globally that is what the people are into, so if I can combine Reggae with Electronic Dance Music and get the message out why not do it. I am about spreading positive messages of righteousness and if this is a channel to assist in the process, then I will explore that possibility.”

Teflon says his album titled ‘Next Dimension’ will not be the typical Reggae compilation that everyone’s expecting, but will comprise of EDM among other genres, all aimed at showcasing his growth and other dimensions as an artiste. He also echoed similar sentiments in a recent interview with Israeli publication Kaboom1.

“The musical environment in Jamaica is extremely competitive, where the strong survive and the weak fades. As an artiste I cannot be complacent if I want to remain relevant and conquer this business. So the onus is on every artiste to make a concerted effort to put in that extra effort where needed.”

The benevolent crooner explains that music has no boundaries and should not be confined in a box, he says evolution is necessary if we intend to make positive strides, but remained steadfast that despite the fusion he will stay true to his principle of only making ‘good music’ regardless of the injection of new genres.

Currently, promoting the singles ‘I’m Sure’ and the collaborative effort ‘Same Struggle’ featuring Capleton, The ‘Yard A Love’ recording artiste and his management are working assiduously to raise his profile ahead of the album release. The album will be distributed by U.S based company New Millionaire Entertainment (NME). The deal sees them being the exclusive agent handling both digital and physical distribution for Teflon along with his marketing throughout the world for downloadable, mobile and video contents. The dissemination will be done in conjunction with Universal Records.

 

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Jamaica: Teflon Road Manager Ricardo Lowe Murdered In Kingston

Monday, April 7, 2014

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midst preparations for his live concert series and upcoming album titled ‘Next Dimension’, tragedy has struck leaving Reggae singer Teflon stricken with grief by the sudden death of his close friend and road manager Ricardo Lowe more popularly known as Blackman.

Ricardo Lowe (r): Teflon(l)

Reports are that on Friday, April 4th at approximately 8:30pm several persons including children were at the intersection of Charles Street and Chestnut Lane when a group of armed men sprayed bullets on them. The 12-year-old boy reportedly died on the spot while Lowe succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Unconfirmed reports are that the shooting incident stems from an ongoing gang feud between men from Tivoli Gardens and Chestnut Lane.

A bereaved Teflon who saw and spoke to Lowe hours before the tragedy appeared evidently shaken by the news of his death. According to a senior member of “Yard A Love”, the artiste’s management company.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Ricardo Lowe and would like to sincerely extend our condolences to his family and friends in this time of grief. He was an outstanding worker and devoted comrade to his job; and to see him lose his life in such a draconian manner is difficult for us to comprehend, but we must remain strong, his passing is a great loss to the music industry.”

 Hailing from the West Kingston community, Lowe’s friendship with Teflon spans over a decade, despite being his road manager for only eighteen months. He is survived by four children.

At this time Teflon’s Management is asking members of the media and music fraternity to be respectful as the entertainer mourns in private.

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Teflon Not Arrested, Artiste Denies Claim

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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ollowing an incident over the weekend where a motor vehicle occupied by members of Reggae singer Teflon’s promotional team was stopped by Police personnel, rumours have begun surfacing that the entertainer has been arrested.

According to the tittle-tattle which originated via a Blackberry message, on Sunday afternoon Teflon and three men were stopped, searched and arrested by the lawmen on the Hellshire Main Road. However a representative from ‘Yard A Love’ the artiste’s Management Company vehemently denied the rumours dismissing them as false and malicious.

“I am not sure where this rumour started or who is the perpetrator, but Teflon was NEVER stopped nor arrested by the authorities at any point over the weekend. Why are people so wicked and vicious spreading false propaganda, what do they intend to gain from this. 

According to Yard A Love, during the supposed time of the incident Teflon was at home with his family and nowhere near the vicinity of the aforementioned. However, they did admit receiving a phone call from a member of the camp about being stopped by the authorities but it was only part of a routine spot-check being conducted in the area on all motorist. Subsequent to the inspection NO ONE was detained or arrested.

When asked about the alleged incident a seemingly surprise Teflon added, “this is news to I and I, the ones them that doing these things need to try and find more productive and uplifting ways to occupy themselves. Look how much land out there. Why them nuh try some farming or do something that can contribute positively to the nation, this is what happens when society have too much idle hands and idle minds.”

Ironically it was only weeks earlier that Teflon performed for hundreds of recruits at the Twickenham Park Police Academy in St. Catherine where he delivered a fiery set as the special guest artiste at the gathering.

Meanwhile, after inking an international distribution deal with U.S based company New Millionaire Entertainment (NME) out of Delaware, Teflon is now gearing up to release a video for I’m Sure. The aesthetically pleasing visuals were shot by IceyJace Film Factory. The Rastafarian singer is also working on a number of tracks for his upcoming album titled Next Dimension slated for release later this year. Other releases will include In The Middle and Mama Kept Me Warm produced by Social yaad Records and Deadline Recordz respectively.

Teflon’s deal with New Millionaire Entertainment will see them becoming the exclusive agent handling both digital and physical distribution along with his marketing throughout the world for downloadable, mobile and video contents. The dissemination will be done in conjunction with Universal Records.

 

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Entertainer Teflon Inks Deal US Base New Millionaire Entertainment

Friday, February 28, 2014

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ithin less than two months into the New Year, Rastafarian singer Teflon is making good on his promise for 2014 to become the most successful year of his career. The singer in January scored his third (3rd) number one with the hit single ‘Pedal’ on the CVM-TV’s Hit-List Reggae Chart and delivered a triad of exuberant performances at Rebel Salute [WATCH PERFORMANCE], Twickenham Park Police Academy and the heavily publicized Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall aired live on Television Jamaica (TVJ).

As the culmination of February draws close, Yard A Love the artiste’s Management Company has wrapped talks with international business interest and will be unveiling a major announcement this week. Speaking with his team the revelation was made the singer has inked a two year major distribution deal with U.S based company New Millionaire Entertainment (NME) out of Delaware.

The deal will see New Millionaire Entertainment becoming the exclusive agent handling both digital and physical distribution for Teflon along with his marketing throughout the world for downloadable, mobile and video contents. The dissemination will be done in conjunction with Universal Records.

In a statement to the media NME Vice President - Dave Grant says, "We are very selective about who we decide to become distributors for. However finalizing this deal with Teflon and his Team was the right move. Teflon brings a very positive energy and message to his music and as such we look forward to delivering his positive vibe on an International level."

Adding their own perspective Teflon’s Management stated, “This just goes to show that hard work does pay off and with this partnership Teflon’s music will be shared on all major music platforms worldwide. This is another major step for the Reggae and Dancehall genre.”

New Millionaire Entertainment (NME) is the brainchild of three friends, all former employees of high profile record companies such as Warner Bros., Jive Records, Hitz Committee and Island Media Entertainment Group who decided to consolidate their efforts into the vision that is NME. In the past the group has worked with an assemblage of musical heavyweights such as Rick Ross, Young Money Cash Money, Freeway, Omillio Sparks, Trina, Tyga, Trey Songz, Jim Jones, Selah and Jamaican’s very own Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Mavado and Maxi Priest among others.

Meanwhile, with the focus now on promoting his new video for the collaborative effort ‘Same Struggle’ featuring iconic Reggae crooner Capleton, the St. Mary native and his team are working assiduously on a new album and live concert series. The latter is set to unveil late March.

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