Dubtonic Kru, Best New Band in the World...added to EME Awards line-up

Dubtonic Kru, who won 'The Global Battle of the Bands Competition' in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have earned the title of Best New Band in the World is the latest addition to the impressive list of EME performers.

"I wish to congratulate Dubtonic Kru on their remarkable and significant win in Malaysia this year, and am very pleased to announce that the group will take their victory celebration to the EME Awards stage. No one should miss this milestone moment," said EME Founder and Chairman Richard 'Richie B' Burgess.

"I feel doubly happy, since the EME Awards this year is actually introducing for the first time, the category 'Best Instrumental Group with Vocals,' as a means of encouraging bands like Dubtonic Kru to gain even greater respect here at home," he noted.

With just under two weeks left before the much-anticipated 7th Annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards unfolds at Devon House (on Saturday, March 12), Burgess said preparations are well advanced and the marketing campaign is going very well.

"I am confident that we will be able to put together a very entertaining, first-class production that will rival the best events of its kind in the world" he said.

The 2011 EME's will feature live performances from American rappers Eve and Trina, as well as Jamaica's very own Jah Cure, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw, Etana, Wayne Wonder, Tifa, Andrew Tosh, No-Maddz, Toya, Kahlil and Leba Hibbert who are all preparing to heat up the stage.

The EME will be streamed live at www.jamaicans-music.com to thousands of reggae lovers all over the world (including Jamaica) who will not be able to attend the event in Kingston.

"We are so excited to be able to offer this service to the thousands of music lovers globally who are unable to attend the event. By offering this service, we are taking a leadership role in bringing quality Jamaican entertainment right into the homes of music enthusiasts," he added.