Truemors
An amazing 10 years after their first Stir it Up CD started bubbling underground, the Twins finally achieved the mainstream recognition that they had been diligently striving for their entire career. The 5th volume in the series perfected their formula of combining well crafted music from these Grammy Nominated songwriters, alongside biting social commentary, and comical interpretations of real life situations and people.
In the short time since the 2005 release of their groundbreaking Crucifiction of the Ghetto, demand for the Twins have led them to perform at many of the major shows throughout the region having done an extensive touring of the US, Europe where their CD has achieved a cult status.
Billboard charting producer Henry K. who manages the record label, their Kingston 13 imprint has established an independent worldwide distribution network, initiated by an intensive internet presence. In April 2006 they released of the highly anticipated new album Stir it Up vol.sicks The Resurrection of the Ghetto. Amazingly this CD reached number 1 on the local charts in July which gave them their second number one record in a one year period, making them the first artist in dancehall history to accomplish this.
Recorded in their private studio in Kingston, with Henry K engineering and mixing, the CD continues to feature some of the characters that the public has embraced with such vigor, and as always will shock and surprise listeners with new voices from the Jamaican and the International music scene. A new twist to this CD is the inclusion of some the hit singles the Twins have recently recorded for other producers, further cementing their reputation as world class Djs. Also they have recorded a song with double Grammy Winner Damian Jr. Gong Marley,"Gangstas and PIMPS, which is the first single from their new album.
Because of the street buzz generated by the song Tuff Gong records will be releasing the single and marketing to an international audience in August. The Twins have acquired street credibility for an unwavering stance on issues that connect with everyday people. This stance has created a loyal following that has helped The Twins build an independent, self reliant infrastructure that lets them take their message and music directly to the people.
The fact that the Twins can have 2 Top 10 selling CDs, in spite of pirating, and without a music video or radio hit single, shows their power draw listeners, record buyers and concert audiences.
The Reggae News Agency
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