RUNN INTERNATIONAL RECORDS

PANACHE CULTURE'S NEW CD FINALLY RELEASED.
With a delay of about six months the brand new Panache Culture cd titled "Le Discours" has finally hit the streets. The cd is released by Black Coffee/Musicolor in association with RUNN Records. Featured are 16 tracks with guests such as Sergent Garcia, Najah and Prezident Brown. Besides new songs this set also includes remixes and do-overs of some previously released tunes. So, check it out!!

PANACHE CULTURE IN STUDIO.
The members of Panache Culture have been working hard on tracks for their new album which is due for release in September 2003. They are now in the process of giving the finishing touch to the recordings. Then Hassan Hamra (leadsinger & recording engineer) will take the tracks to Jamaica, where they will be mixed by Barry O'Hare at the renown Tuff Gong Studios. Although all their albums have been released by RUNN Records, this brandnew cd (no title and tracks available yet) will be unleashed by a Belgian record company called "Distri Sound". Nevertheless Panache Culture will continue their long-time association with RUNN Records.

PANACHE CULTURE ON TOUR!
The summer of 2001 sees Panache Culture on tour in June, July and August. Check for dates and places the "Live Dates" section.

PANACHE CULTURE's "LE MACHO"
RUNN Records International - in association with 'Fast Moving' and "CLM" - presents the hot new CD-single from Panache Culture entitled "Le Macho". Music connoisseurs have already hailed this French sung tune as an exceptional strong effort which will certainly appeal to a wide audience. "Le Macho" is expected to be heavily supported by music press and radio stations in France, once the CD-single is released.

ARTICLES & REVIEWS
In the past months French magazines paid attention to Panache Culture and their brand new "Roots Experience" album by publishing reviews and articles. We have gathered some impressions. So, click on the links below to view.

PANACHE CULTURE & ANTHONY B TUNE
Good news for the members of Panache Culture. It has been confirmed that there will be secured spins on approximately 360 local radio stations in France for "Pas De Détail", one of the most anticipated tracks of Panache Culture's "Roots Experience" album. So, French reggae massive keep your ears open during the month December. Furthermore one of the tracks of their album, probably "Je Ne T'oublierai Jamais", will be featured on the free compilation CD, which is included in the forthcoming "Groove/Ragga" magazine.

PANACHE CULTURE IN PARIS
After having done interviews for well known French magazines like "Radikal" and "Ragga, Ragga, Ragga" prior to the official release of their latest album "Roots Experience" on 17th October, Panache Culture will return to Paris in order to promote their brand new album "Roots Experience". On the 23th November the group will do a showcase at MCM Café, which will be recorded for television. The show will be broadcasted by MCM Afrique and MCM Satellite on various times.

Our first series of previously unreleased material mainly focuses on recordings in which Panache Culture plays a prominent role and features the following :

An approx. 30 minutes lasting live recording from the "The Jamaica Future Sound Showcase" tour, which took place in the Spring of 1995. One of the artists involved in this promotional tour was then up-and-coming singer Mikey Spice. Backed by Panache Culture he delivers a selection of his debut album "Happiness". Songs performed include "I'm Back" (only performed live during this tour, then never again), "I'll Be There", "Loving In Your Eyes", "Chant Down Babylon", "Open Your Eyes" and "Party Song" Other artists who were part of this tour are Prezident Brown, Nardo Ranks, Professor Frisky and Natty Remo.
Reggae/Dancehall music - not only performed by Jamaican singers & deejays, but also by French artists - is presently real hot in France. RUNN Records International was already aware of the impact reggae music could have in France, when they recorded Panache Culture in combination with the well known French deejay Pablo Master in 1994. Pablo Master utilizes the "Travel In A Dream" riddim to full effect in a tune entitled "Travel Au Microphone".
The "Jacqueline" Re-mix, done by Teacher, consists of the following tracks :
Panache Culture - Jacqueline "French Version" **) ; Panache Culture - Jacqueline "English Version" (taken from the album "Travel In A Dream") ; Panache Culture - Dub Version ; U Brown - Give Thanks ; Wayne Lyrics - Time Hard.
All tracks were recorded in 1994, except **) which was recorded in 1999. The U Brown and Wayne Lyrics pieces were voiced at Grove Studio, Ocho Rios JA.
The combination song "I Need You", performed by veteran deejay U Brown and newcomer Delly Melody was recorded at Grove Studio, Ocho Rios JA, in 1994. Recorded and Mixed by Barry O'Hare.