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RASTAFEST JAMAICA SHOWCASE 2017 ARTISTE UPDATES Masani Montague, managing director of Rastafest chilling with Donna Makeda and Fiyah Locks, two of the winners of the Rastafest competition. These two artists will perform at the Rastafest Showcase during the Jamaica Music Conference taking place from November 9th to November 12th, 2017. Judges Choice for Rastafest Jamaica are Queen Kamarla, Donna Makeda, Fiyah Locks and King Shadrock & the Untouchable Band. NETO YUTH After the release of his hit single and video in June ``Drinking Friends``, Neto Yuth is continuing his musical journey working on several projects under the umbrella of his recording label ‘Heartical Youths Records’. The “Drinking Friends” single is also currently at #5 on the Canadian Reggae Chart. Earlier this summer, the Singjay accompanied his mentor, International recording artist Ginjah on his Canadian tour, lighting up every stage they touched. Neto Yuth is currently finalizing an album titled the “The Greatest Gift” which is going to be released in 2018. A prolific song writer, Neto is looking forward to more singles and videos in the following months. TIXXY BANG IS GETTING STRONGER Since the release of his “Strongman” E.P in 2015 the singer songwriter has been steadily gaining traction in his musical career .Now based in Sheffield U.K this versatile artist has been in the studio working on new materials most of which he has produced by himself .He has also been working with some established up and upcoming UK artistes, musicians and bands. Backed by his own band ‘The Matrix’, he has been performing on many shows in the UK and is coming to the end of a busy summer Festival season where he played at Eden Festival in Scotland, Sharrow Festival, Tramline and Shambala Festival in England to name a few .When asked how he felt about the progress of his music career so far, he stated, “It’s been almost three years since the release of my E.P and like everything else there has been good days and bad days, but things has been steadily getting better I can see the growth, so you can definitely say Tixxy Bang is getting stronger. reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.reggaexclusive.com --- Phone: 416-519-0831 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 17