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AnimeKon Announces Third Guest for Scions of Midgard

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AnimeKon Announces Third Guest for Scions of Midgard

The countdown is on for AnimeKon X: Scions of Midgard. Billed as “the Eastern Caribbean’s BEST pop-culture convention” as its commencement approaches – in just twenty-two days – Kevin Grevioux was today announced as the third featured guest attending.

He is best known as an actor for his role as Raze in the Underworld series of films. He has also appeared in The Mask, Batman Forever, Steel, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Planet of the Apes, Men in Black II, Cradle 2 The Grave, Hulk, and I, Frankenstein. He also proved the voice for Black Beetle in Young Justice: Invasion, Super Skrull in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. and Terrax in The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

 

Kevin Grevioux as Raze.

Grevioux is also a screenwriter and comic book writer.

He is a co-creator of the Underworld film franchise, having co-written the original screenplay and is the creator and writer of the upcoming Jekyll and Hyde Detective Agency and Viewers.

He wrote the comic book from which 2014’s I, Frankenstein is based and the comic book adaptations of Underworld, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and Underworld: Bloodwars. All of which were published through his comic imprint, DarkStorm Studios. He also established another imprint called Astounding Studios.

Grevioux has written for both Marvel and DC Comics.

He wrote Adam: Legend of the Blue Beetle, issues of Fear Itself: The Home Front, New Warriors, The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Universe, What If? Civil War, What If? Secret Invasion and Young Avengers Presents for Marvel. At DC he wrote issues of Cyborg (2016), The Odyssey of the Amazons, the German reprint of Batman: The Return and Batman 80-Page Giant (2010).

Other comics he has written include Alvis Rex, Valkyries, ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction, Toy Box, The Phantom, The Hammer Kid, Guardian Heroes, Mandrake the Magician, Skull and Guns and Uzan, The Mighty.

Learn more about Grevioux on his guest page on AnimeKon’s website.

Tickets for AnimeKon X: Scions of Midgard are on sale now and can be purchased online from Ticket Pal or from these locations:

A&B Music – Sheraton Centre
BCSL – Lloyd Erskine Sandiford
Carlton Supermarket – Black Rock
Cave Shepherd – Broad Street
CS Pharmacy – Bridgetown
Digicel – Sky Mall
Emerald City – Six Roads
Heroes Gamer’s Lounge – Belleville
Indigo Stationery & Gifts – Black Rock
Komik Kraze – Sheraton Centre
Lucky Horseshoe – Bagatelle
Lucky Horseshoe – Warrens
Lucky Horseshoe – Worthing
NU Look – Bridgetown
Origin – Limegrove
Rubis Service Station – Wildey
Sol – Redmans
Ticket Centre – Warrens

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Amanda Reifer’s ‘Bang Bang’ Music Video Is Here

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Amanda Reifer’s ‘Bang Bang’ Music Video Is Here

In case you missed it, Amanda Reifer last week released her fourth single as a solo artist. Like with some of her other singles, the accompanying YouTube video featured a looping snippet – a preview, if you will – of the music video yet to come. Now fans of the sultry singer can see the music video in full.

After a few days of teases, Reifer dropped what is her sexiest music video to date. She drags a dead body (wrapped in a sheet) across a desert wearing a body harness and lingerie along with a wide brimmed hat, a sheer top and pants and a trench coat. She is later seen lying in a hot tub and dancing in a mobile home in a white top, blue lace panty and body harness and again in her earlier clothing – without the hat and trench coat – burying the dead body. Reifer did her own styling for the video.

“Bang Bang” – possibly inspired by the Nancy Sinatra classic of the same name – was written by Reifer and produced by Charlie Heat, who has worked with artists like Madonna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T and Khelani, and mixed and mastered by Michael McCall.

The music video was directed by Reifer’s Cover Drive band mate Jamar Harding and edited by both. Reifer handled creative direction and the video was coloured by Walter Cavatoi.

Stream “Bang Bang” on music streaming platforms here. Watch the music video below.

Mikey Wins 2019 Soca Monarch Competition

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Mikey Wins 2019 Soca Monarch Competition

After a night of electrifying performances of some of the best soca offerings for Crop Over 2019 by some of Barbados’ best soca artistes, last year’s Party Monarch, Mikey, emerged the winner of the first MQI/98.1 The One Soca Monarch.

Winning with a total of ninety-eight points and his song “Action Time Again”- one of only two Power Soca songs of the night – Mikey walked away with a cash prize of $20,000 BBD and a new, customised Mazda BT 50 pick-up truck and insurance.

Last year’s Sweet Soca King and six-time Party Monarch, Lil Rick, came in second place with seventy-five points. His song “Jam Down”, which he performed with The Mighty Grynner, was the second Power Soca entry of the night. Lil Rick went home with $30,000 BBD.

In third place was Leadpipe with seventy-four points. He performed his song “Sometime” and received $20,000 BBD.

Other competitors who took the stage at The National Botanical Gardens last night were Adrian Clarke AC, Betty B, Biggie Irie, Faith, Jamal Solocombe, Jus D, Marvay, Marzville, Nathalee, Sanctuary, Shaquille, Skung Yung and TC.

MEDIA RELEASE: D’Junction App Uses Tech to Enhance the Crop Over Experience

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MEDIA RELEASE: D’Junction App Uses Tech to Enhance the Crop Over Experience

Bridgetown, BARBADOS; July 25, 2019 : During its second year in Barbados, the D’Junction app is poised to offer guidance to Kadooment revelers enjoying the new and expanded route in 2019. The app also has a bonus safety feature that includes a panic button.

Ria Karim.

“These important features allow masqueraders to maximize their time by being able to navigate directly to the band using an interactive map. For those ‘following’ the bands seeking friends and family, the band is a helpful tracking device,” explained Ria Karim, creator.

“This year, the app has a bonus feature – it can help mitigate against potential threats to personal safety that may arise when searching aimlessly for a band – especially for visitors who may be unfamiliar with the layout of the land. The free app’s SafeT feature, can be customized among individuals and groups,” Karim noted. This Panic Alert gives users the option to create a closed group of friends/family members who can be alerted via a panic button with chat interface in the event of an emergency.

“The app therefore truly adds logistical and technological efficiencies to our Caribbean Festivals, and to cater to personal safety concerns by locals and tourists alike,” Karim added.

Long in use in Trinidad, the app was introduced to Barbados in 2018 and welcomed by this country’s Ministry of Culture. Its pilot with Baje International and Blue Box Cart was so well received that local business stalwart, Chefette, has entered into a three-year partnership with D’Junction.

As part of the app’s partnership with Chefette, the local restaurant chain’s locations across the island is displayed on the band locator map, allowing users to easily navigate to the Chefette location closest to them.

“The app happens to provide support to the bands we sponsor, others and the general public. From a corporate perspective we saw its presence as tech helping to digitize the traditional Crop Over experience – and brings an additional layer of safety to the festival,” said Ryan Haloute, Managing Director of Chefette.

For 2019, the ‘mobile app’ has partnered with major Crop Over bands Baje International, Blue Box Cart, Krave and Zulu International to allow users to easily track these bands real time, on the road during the festivities. The band will also offer tracking to Project X during its Foreday Morning experience.

“Given the recent announcement that there will now be two assembly points and therefore routes for bands (from Warrens and the National Botanical Gardens), this feature will undoubtedly become more of a necessity than a convenience for masqueraders during the course of the Grand Kadooment,” stated Richard Haynes of Baje.

“In 2019, D’Junction has truly become a Caribbean brand, now playing a pivotal role in Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, Jamaica Carnival and Barbados Crop Over. By 2020, we expect to have an even greater presence in the region’s and international diaspora’s carnivals the world over. I envision the app as filling the void for an all-encompassing app that many have come to expect when attending large festivals the world over,” Karim said.

The app serves as a free, versatile platform for entrepreneurs in the Crop Over industry to promote their events and bands to a global audience.

The app is powered by Air Support Tactical and sponsored by The Abidah by Accra and EZ Transport Services for Crop Over 2019.

MEDIA RELEASE: All Star Cast for RISE TOGETHER for Crop Over 2019

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MEDIA RELEASE: All Star Cast for RISE TOGETHER for Crop Over 2019

Barbados July 18, 2019- Rise Barbados is again poised to be a top Festival Event in Barbados’ Crop Over Season for 2019. Launched in 2018, Rise Barbados is dedicated to staging premier events capturing the imagination of Barbados and the Caribbean, extending into its metropolitan diasporas. This year we Rise
Together under the mantra of Soca Unity with a mission of peace love and unity.

Get Ready to Rise Together with the of Best of Crop Over 2019, led by International Bashment Soca Monarch King Bubba, Lil Rick, Kirk Brown, Stiffy Star Quality, Edwin Yearwood, RPB, Hypasounds, Mikey, Nikita, Marzville, Jslo and Mahalia from Two Mile Hill! Joining our brothers and sisters in Soca will be the all-star Bajan DJ Cast of Jon Doe, DJ Indian & Chris Gayle, Dave Smooth & Bill Gates, Salt N’Don, Daddy Fabian, DJ Dynasty & DJ Spider based in NYC, and DJ Puffy as well as DJ Antoine representing St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Rise Together, in association with 98 the One & MCTV, the biggest Caribbean Soca Flag Party this Crop Over, has revealed flag bearers from Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Martinique. The region’s carnivals top Soca Artistes, all on one super stage at the Kensington Oval. The soca star-studded cast is fantastic, with Bunji Garlin and the Viking Band, Asa Banton the Bouyon Bossfrom Dominica, Famalay man Skinny Fabulous, Patrice Roberts, Farmer Nappy, Big Red from Guyana, Freezy from St. Lucia and the International Soca Monarch from Grenada Mr. Killa, this is the Crop Over event not to be missed.

For the first time in Barbados, Rise Together, living up to its mantra as the Biggest Caribbean Soca Party, welcomes the French soca stylings of DJ Killerz from Martinique!

Tickets for RISE TOGETHER are available now from all outlets of TicketPal Caribbean in Barbados, Harbour Lights and select Burger King Outlets and online at www.ticketpalcaribbean.com.

For further information on RISE Together, keep following them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at Rise Barbados or email RiseUPBIM@gmail.com.

AnimeKon Announces Second Guest for Scions of Midgard

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AnimeKon Announces Second Guest for Scions of Midgard

The internet’s favourite Deadpool cosplayer, D-Piddy, is making his return to AnimeKon. The announcement was made this morning on the Barbadian pop-culture convention’s Facebook page. AnimeKon fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting his return can now rejoice.

D Piddy made his first appearance at AnimeKon five years ago at AnimeKon V: The Empire Rises. He was scheduled to return two years later for AnimeKon VII: Quantum Age, but his appearance was unfortunately cancelled the day before the convention due to circumstances outside of his and the convention’s control.

D Piddy continues to produce his “Deadpool vs” convention videos and has expanded his content to include a secondary YouTube Channel and he is now on Twitch. His original YouTube channel has amassed 1.1 million subscribers. He has also worked with Marvel, 20th Century Fox, FUNimation, Bandai Namco Entertainment, UNIQLO and others.

Learn more about D Piddy on his guest page on AnimeKon’s website.

Tickets for AnimeKon X: Scions of Midgard are on sale now and can be purchased online from Ticket Pal or from these locations:

A&B Music – Sheraton Centre
BCSL – Lloyd Erskine Sandiford
Carlton Supermarket – Black Rock
Cave Shepherd – Broad Street
CS Pharmacy – Bridgetown
Digicel – Sky Mall
Emerald City – Six Roads
Heroes Gamer’s Lounge – Belleville
Indigo Stationery & Gifts – Black Rock
Komik Kraze – Sheraton Centre
Lucky Horseshoe – Bagatelle
Lucky Horseshoe – Warrens
Lucky Horseshoe – Worthing
NU Look – Bridgetown
Origin – Limegrove
Rubis Service Station – Wildey
Sol – Redmans
Ticket Centre – Warrens

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ICYMI: NCF Releases 1937 Labour Rebellion Radio Drama and Comic

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ICYMI: NCF Releases 1937 Labour Rebellion Radio Drama and Comic

Last Monday the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) announced the commencement of its Day of National Significance Public Awareness Campaign. As part of the campaign, the NCF has produced a radio drama and published a comic. Both are inspired by the 1937 Labour Rebellion, which the Day of National Significance commemorates ever year on July 26th. They are adapted from the Michelle Cox play How Hard The Times, which is based on a poetry collection written by Anthony Hinkson, her father.

The radio drama airs on Mondays on VOB 92.9 at 6:15 p.m. and repeats on Q100.7 at 8:45 p.m. Episodes are available for download on the NCF website at 9:00 p.m. Scripted by prolific Barbadian writer Shakirah Bourne, the radio drama stars Peta Alleyne as Maisie, Simon Alleyne as Neville, Shannon Arthur as Keith and Older Keith, Brandon Blackman as M.C and Big Benjie, Kyle Cozier as Briggs, Patrick Foster as Major Thorpe, Janelle Gilkes as Kemar and Pearl and Daana Linton as Betty.

The first five pages of the comic were released on June 21st at 8:00 p.m. and new pages will be issued every Friday thereafter for five weeks until July 26th, the Day of National Significance. The comic is adapted and drawn by Nigel Lynch and Tristan Roach of Beyond Publishing Caribbean, respectively. Beyond Publishing Caribbean is a Barbadian comics and graphic novel publishing company, responsible for the Barbadian created comics Hard Ears, Life and Death in Paradise and Heartman, among others. It is coloured and edited by Edward “King” Bola and Kamaria Connell, respectively.

Ayesha Gibson-Gill, Literary Arts Cultural Officer at the NCF and producer of this segment of the campaign, said to the Foundation:

“It will demonstrate that we have interesting stories and amazing artists…It is a way to engage with history that is not necessarily being taught at all levels in the schools anymore in a very light, interactive and fun way…We absorbed it and gave it our own aesthetic. It is so beautifully rendered that comic book geeks of all ages will be interested.”

This year’s efforts are a departure from the NCF’s past observance of the day, which has included stage theatre and folk concerts. The decision to create a radio drama and comic book was made in order to “[attract] an expanded audience of differing age demographics…”

Listen to the radio drama here and read the comic here.

Krisirie’s ‘Long Time Love’ Music Video Debuts

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Krisirie’s ‘Long Time Love’ Music Video Debuts

Bajan singer Kristen “Krisirie” Walker released the music video for her latest single “Long Time Love” last evening, almost eight weeks after the song debuted.

The video, shot in Barbados, showcases scenes of Barbadiana and features three dancers from the Barbadian dance group Riddim Tribe – Aisha, Ghelisa and Nandi – along with shots of Krisirie herself in various locations (on the beach, on a cliff, in a Barbadian souvenir shop, in a field, in a dilapidated windmill and dancing with Aisha and Ghelisa).

Produced by Walker and Leena Khatib, shot by Alexander James and with creative direction by local visual artist Shane Eastmond and editing by Jaycloud, “Long Time Love” is the third music video released by Walker. She previously released music videos for her singles “For You” and “Wind Blows” in 2018 and 2015, respectively. Walker’s other singles include “Confused”, “All of My Lovin'” and “Sad Magic”, all of which can be found on her website.

“Long Time Love” is available on several music streaming platforms.

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Watch the music video below:

Thirty-Four Artistes in 2019 Soca Monarch Semi-finals

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Thirty-Four Artistes in 2019 Soca Monarch Semi-finals

Of the one hundred and fifty-two entrants of this year’s MQI 98.1 The One Soca Monarch Competition, thirty-four have been chosen to move forward into the semi-finals, which will be held on Friday, July 5th at the Kensington Oval from 10:00 P.M. The thirty-four semi-finalists will be further reduced to just fourteen for the finals of the competition, taking place on Sunday, July 28th at the National Botanical Gardens.

Previously “Soca Royale”, a single night in which both the Sweet Soca and Party Monarch competitions took place at the Bushy Park race track, the two competitions were combined into one and renamed the MQI 98.1 The One Soca Monarch Competition and moved to the National Botanical Gardens, as part of many changes undertaken for this year’s Crop Over festival. The finals of the competition will now consist of sixteen finalists – including the two reigning champions from last year’s competitions – with increased prize monies for all finalists and no restrictions on the number of beats per minute.

The semi-finalists are:

  1. Adrian Clarke/ AC – “Ah Like It”
  2. B Moore Specific – “Soca Explosion”
  3. Betty B – “Nah Holding Back”
  4. Biggie Irie – “Magic”
  5. Bo Bo – “From De Heart”
  6. Brett Linton – “We’re Alive”
  7. Brian Bumba Payne – “Tell Me When Yuh Coming”
  8. Damian Marvay – “Summer”
  9. Faith – “All Night”
  10. GQ – “I Got Life”
  11. Grateful Co – “Do Thing”
  12. Hotta Flames – “Thanks For Life”
  13. Jamal Slocombe – “Alive”
  14. Jus D – “So What”
  15. Lead Pipe – “Sometime”
  16. Lizzie Jay – “Infeteuated”
  17. Marzville – “Owe Me”
  18. Mighty Grynner – “Security”
  19. Mike Thompson – “Ah Fed Up”
  20. Mistah Dale – “Millions”
  21. Mr. Blood – “Calories”
  22. Nathalee – “Why We Live”
  23. Peach Bless – “Good Vybez”
  24. Queen T – “Keep Up”
  25. Ray Dainja – “Ain’t Missing Me”
  26. Rene King – “Wish List”
  27. Sanctuary – “I Pledge”
  28. Shanta – “Drip”
  29. Shaquille – “Darlin'”
  30. Skung Yung – “So Happy”
  31. Sugahrhe – “Sugah”
  32. TC – “Music”
  33. Walkes – “Champions of Colour”
  34. Yannick Hooper – “Woman”

Tickets for the MQ1 98.1 The One Soca Monarch Competition are now available. See the image below for ticket outlets.

Twelve International Bashment Soca Monarch Finalists Revealed

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Twelve International Bashment Soca Monarch Finalists Revealed

Voting has closed for this year’s International Bashment Soca Monarch competition and we finally know the twelve finalists moving forward to challenge reigning monarch Lil Rick for the title. As with the announcement of the semi-finalists, the finalists were revealed on 98.1 F.M. The One, HOTT 95.3 F.M. and Slam 101.1 F.M. at 3:00 P.M. today, as well as the Yello Barbados and International Bashment Soca Monarch Instagram pages.

Once again, Barbados is widely represented in the competition, with three-quarters of the finalists hailing from the island. The other three finalists hail from Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Lucia.

The twelve finalists are:

Blaze Anthonio – “De Forenah”
Jagwa – “Bounce”
King Bubba – “She Always Bend Over”
Mara Rose –  “Handle It”
Marzville – “O.M.G. (Oh My Gosh)”
Mole – “Deh Wid Um”
Sita D Lyrical Diva – “Twirl”
SK – “Reverse”
Subance & Mighty – “Two Clap”
Underdawg – “Ben Over”
Sugahrhe – “Press My Button”
Walkes – “I Waan Meet Meat”

The competition and beach party will take place on July 6th at Pirate’s Cove. The winner will walk away with $60,000, second place with $15,000 and third place with $5,000. All performers will be paid an appearance fee. The beach party will be headlined by International Soca Monarch Mr. Killa. Tickets are on sale. See the image below for ticket outlets.

Follow International Bashment Soca Monarch on Facebook and Instagram for updates and more details.

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