As mentioned in our 2013 Most Anticipated Albums article, New Kingston is set to release their new album Kingston University on February 5th. As a treat, here is the first song off the new album titled, “Life”. Grab the song for FREE, this week only on the homepage & read up on the song & new album here.
You can download New Kingstons’ latest single “Life”, for FREE on our home page under the MP3 Leak of the Week on the right hand column! This download will only be available until Saturday, February 2nd, 2013.
New Kingston – “Life”
“Life” Background:
Best known as the music behind the live performance of Bermuda’s Collie Buddz, New Kingston will be releasing their forthcoming album, Kingston University, on February 5th. “Life” is the first track on an album that contains 14-tracks, featuring guest appearances by J-Boog on the song “Everlasting” and J Classiq on the song “Six 30″.
New Kingston recorded out of Kingston Studios, Anchor Records, Nuttin But Hot Prod and A Team Studios working with producers K-Melz, Dean Fraser and Special Deliver Music out of France.
A direct quote from the band on what to expect with this new release was simply put with them replying:
“It’s a Kingston style with a New York attitude”
New Kingston Background
New Kingston is the essence of a family band. The founder, acting manager and most importantly, the father, Courtney LJ Panton controls the funky bass lines, while his three sons, Tahir a.k.a. SLIM (Keyboards), Stephen a.k.a. SUKI (Guitar), and Courtney on Drums. Also, all three of the brothers share vocal duties on their recordings and at live shows. The Brooklyn, New York band fuses their Reggae sound with modern Pop, Jazz and R&B music, creating their sound, which they term, “Reggae Crossover”.
New Kingston began being utilized by many talented international solo artists while touring the globe such as, Collie Buddz, Mr.Vegas, Morgan Heritage, Gyptian, Shabba Ranks and many more. Now, the band will be performing as the four-piece band of New Kingston without a solo artist at the front of the stage on the upcoming nationwide tour with The Green from Hawai’i, spanning from February 12th to March 10th, 2013.
Upcoming New Kingston Shows:
Jan 27 @ Middle East Club. Cambridge, MA
Feb 12 @ SLO Brewing CO. San Luis Obispo, CA
Feb 13 @ Ace of Spades. Sacramento, CA
Feb 17 @ El Rey Theatre. Chico, CA
Feb 19 @ Park City Live. Park City, UT
Feb 21 @ Agave. Avon, CO
Feb 22 @ Three20South. Breckenridge, CO
Feb 23 @ Aggie Theatre. Fort Collins, CO
Feb 25 @ Belly Up. Aspen, CO
Feb 27 @ The Reef. Boise, ID
Mar 01 @ The Center of Spokane. Spokane, WA
Mar 02 @ Jazzbones. Tacoma, WA
Mar 03 @ Wild Buffalo. Bellingham, WA
Mar 05 @ Humboldt Brews. Arcata, CA
Mar 06 @ Moe’s Alley. Santa Cruz, CA
Mar 07 @ Velvet Jones. Santa Barbara, CA
Mar 08 @ Saint Rocke. Hermosa Beach, CA
Mar 09 @ Saint Rocke. Hermosa Beach, CA
Mar 10 @ Coach House. San Juan Capistrano, CA
New Kingston Links
New Kingston Website
New Kingston Facebook
Huge thanks again to New Kingston for sharing their latest single, “Life”, to post up for FREE download. Free music is a privilege that we’re grateful for and we appreciate the work these artists do! Please feel free to download this song for free and spread the awareness to your friends!
Enjoy the FREE track on the homepage!
Article By: Mike Patti
Photo By: Bill Colbridge
Watch: New Kingston – “In The Streets” Official Music Video