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FM Records LLC is an American-based record label specializing pop-reggae and

dubstep music. FM Records is currently considered the market leader in pop-reggae


recordings, having released albums and singles with Sinéad O'Connor, Musiq
Soulchild, Syleena Johnson, Jon Secada, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, Lee “Scratch”
Perry, Inner Circle, Sean Paul, Marcia Griffiths, Cas Haley, Gregory Isaacs,
Barrington Levy, JC Lodge, Sizzla, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Sister Nancy, Nadine
Sutherland, Patra, Luciano, Ce'Cile, Beres Hammond, Wayne Wonder and Gyptian, among
many others. The company also is known for proliferating the pop-reggae genre
within the British and Canadian music industries, releasing hit singles with
Canadian pop/R&B celebrities Divine Brown, Jesse Giddings, Elaine Shepherd, Dru,
Ammoye, and British recording stars Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Adele Harley,
Maddy Carty, Peter Hunnigale, Savage and Peter Spence.
Pop reggae movement: 2011 to present
FM Records LLC is an American-based record label specializing pop-reggae and
dubstep music. FM Records is currently considered the market leader in pop-reggae
recordings, having released albums and singles with Sinéad O'Connor, Musiq
Soulchild, Syleena Johnson, Jon Secada, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, Lee “Scratch”
Perry, Inner Circle, Sean Paul, Marcia Griffiths, Cas Haley, Gregory Isaacs,
Barrington Levy, JC Lodge, Sizzla, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Sister Nancy, Nadine
Sutherland, Patra, Luciano, Ce'Cile, Beres Hammond, Wayne Wonder and Gyptian, among
many others. The company also is known for proliferating the pop-reggae genre
within the British and Canadian music industries, releasing hit singles with
Canadian pop/R&B celebrities Divine Brown, Jesse Giddings, Elaine Shepherd, Dru,
Ammoye, and British recording stars Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Adele Harley,
Maddy Carty, Peter Hunnigale, Savage and Peter Spence.
Pop reggae movement: 2011 to present

During September 2011, FM Records recorded the single "How About I Be Me" with rock
star Sinéad O'Connor, in an effort to create a more commercial reggae sound.[1]
Since the release of "How About I Be Me," and its subsequent radio airplay, FM
Records made a transition toward recording pop singers on reggae riddims, employing
a greater proportion of uplifting, radio-friendly lyrics and commercial production
techniques. In 2013, FM Records released pop-reggae music from a collection of
American, Canadian and European pop stars, including Musiq Soulchild, Syleena
Johnson, Sinéad O'Connor, Divine Brown, Elaine Shepherd, Dru and Jesse Giddings. FM
Records is the executive producer of Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson's full-
length reggae LP, titled "9INE," which debuted at number one on the Billboard
Reggae Albums Chart during the week of 12 October 2013.[2] The 9INE LP was released
24 September 2013 by Shanachie Records. The Atlanta recording sessions for the
"9INE" LP were featured on the TV One reality series, "R&B Divas," in which A&R /
Producer For FM Records Music LLC appeared in two episodes. The first single from
the 9INE LP, titled "Feel the Fire," was premiered on Billboard.com 15 May 2013,[3]
and was officially released 16 July 2013 on iTunes. The song entered the Top 100 on
the iTunes R&B/Soul Singles Chart during the last week of July 2013.[4]
Awards and chart appearances

Streaminn Hub, Inc. (by way of FM Records) has been nominated for the Canadian JUNO
Awards three times. In 2013, the Streaminn Hub, Inc. single "Radio," performed by
Canadian pop-reggae singer Ammoye, was nominated for a JUNO Award in the "Reggae
Recording of the Year" category.[5] In 2014, the Streaminn Hub, Inc. singles, "Baby
It's You," also performed by Ammoye, and "Love Collision," performed by Canadian
pop singer Dru, were both nominated for JUNO Awards in the "Reggae Recording of the
Year" category. Streaminn Hub, Inc's predecessor FM Records produced all ten tracks
from Musiq Soulchild & Syleena Johnson's pop-reggae album, "9INE (Shanachie 2013),"
which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in October 2013.[2]
Awards and chart appearances
Year Artist Title Category Achievement Role
2013 Musiq Soulchild & Syleena Johnson "Feel the Fire" iTunes R&B Chart No. 32
Producer
2013 Musiq Soulchild & Syleena Johnson "9INE" Billboard Reggae Chart No. 1
Producer
2013 Ammoye "Radio" JUNO Awards Reggae Recording of the Year
nominee Producer
2014 Ammoye "Baby It's You" JUNO Awards Reggae Recording of the Year
nominee Producer
2014 Dru "Love Collision" JUNO Awards Reggae Recording of the Year
nominee Producer
References

"Club Dance Riddim". mobile.jamaica-gleaner.com. Retrieved 31 January 2013.


"Billboard Reggae Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
"Syleena Johnson, Musiq Soulchild, 'Feel The Fire': Exclusive Song Premiere".
Billboard.com. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
"Musiq Soulchild & Syleena Johnson's New Reggae Single Cracks Itunes R&B Top 100
Chart". jamaicans.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 3
August 2013.

"2013 JUNO Award Nominees". Juno Awards. Archived from the original on 21
February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.

External links

Kemar McGregor's Website


Syleena Johnson, Musiq Soulchild, 'Feel The Fire': Exclusive Song Premiere –
Billboard
Beres Hammond Releases New Dub Single – Jamaica Gleaner
Musiq Soulchild & Syleena Johnson's New Reggae Single Cracks Itunes R&B Top 100
Chart – Jamaicans.com

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