Sugar Minott: Legal

We know that you care how your information is used, and we appreciate your trust that we will use it carefully and sensibly. This notice describes our privacy policy. By visiting us, you are accepting the privacy policy described below.

1. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
* Information You Provide. We receive and store information you enter. For example, when you search for or buy a product or service, or when you supply information such as your address, phone number or credit card. You can choose not to provide certain information, but then you might not be able to take advantage of some of our features. We use the information that you provide for such purposes as responding to your requests, customizing future shopping for you, improving our website, and communicating with you. In addition, if you choose, we may share your information with other companies who provide goods or services that you are interested in. Please see the “opt-in/opt-out” selection in Section 4 of this policy.
* Cookies. Like many websites, we use "cookies". Cookies are small programs that we transfer to your hard drive that allow us to recognize you and to provide you with a customized shopping experience. If you do not want us to use cookies, you can easily disable them by going to the toolbar of your web browser, and clicking on the “help” button. Follow the instructions that will prevent the browser from accepting cookies, or set the browser to inform you when you receive a new cookie. In addition, you may visit this and other websites anonymously through the use of utilities provided by other private companies.
* Other Information: Every computer has an IP (Internet Protocol) address. IP addresses of computers used to visit this site are noted. In addition, we automatically collect other information such as email addresses, browser types, operating systems, and the URL addresses of sites clicked to and from this site.
* Information from Other Sources. We might receive information about you from other sources and add it to our account information. This may include updated delivery and address information from our shippers or other sources so that we can correct our records and deliver your next purchase or communication more easily.

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
* Customized Shopping. We use your information to better serve you by providing a customized shopping experience. As noted above, you may “opt-out” of this customization, or even visit and shop anonymously.
* Agents. We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mail, and processing credit card payments. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.
* Special Offers. We may send you special offers from time to time, unless you choose to “opt-out” of receiving such offers. In addition, we may also send you special offers from other companies. Again, you may “opt-out”. If we send you offers from other businesses, we do not share your personal information with them. The offers come directly through us. Please see the “opt-in/opt-out” selection at the end of this policy.
* Business Transfers. As we continue to develop our business, we might sell or buy stores or assets. In such transactions, customer information generally is one of the transferred business assets. Also, in the unlikely event that we are acquired, customer information will be one of the transferred assets.
* Law Enforcement. If we receive a lawful court order to release account or other personal information then we will comply with the law. We will also release information when necessary to protect the life, safety or property of others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

3. HOW DO WE PROTECT THE SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION?
* We work to protect the security of your information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts information you input.
* We use encryption to protect your information contained in our customer list.
* We use a firewall to protect against unlawful intrusion.
* We limit access to your information on a “need to know” basis.
* We reveal only the last five digits of your credit card numbers when confirming an order. Of course, we transmit the entire credit card number to the appropriate credit card company during order processing.
* It is important for you to protect against unauthorized access to your password and to your computer. Be sure to sign off when finished using a shared computer.
* No system can guarantee absolute security, just as the finest lock can not guarantee physical security. However, we take every reasonable precaution to assure that your data is secure.

4. YOUR CHOICE: OPT-IN OR OPT-OUT
It is your choice whether to receive emails or special offers from us or others. The following section provides you with this choice. Please note the default settings.
• Please send me email or other mail informing me of special offers of your products or services.
• Please do not send me email or other mail informing me of special offers of your products or services.
• Please send me email or other mail informing me of special offers of related products or services from other companies.
• Please do not send me email or other mail informing me of special offers of related products or services from other companies.

5. CHILDREN
We do not sell products or services to children. If you are under 18, you may use this site only with involvement of a parent or guardian.

6. OTHER WEBSITES
Various Web sites may be linked to from this site. If you click through to another site from a link on our site, your privacy depends on the policy of that site. We strongly urge you to check their privacy policy. Not all sites guarantee that they will not share your personally identifiable information with others. You may also wish to consult privacy guidelines such as those recommended by the Online Privacy Alliance (www.privacyalliance.org ).

7. CONTACT US
If you would like to learn more about our privacy policy, or to access your personally identifiable information contained on our website, you may contact us at: legal@sugarminott.com. You will be required to provide identifier information to assure that this information is not released to others. We reserve the right to modify this policy in the future. If we do so, notice will be posted on our home page.

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Sugar Minott
NEW DAY

Lincoln “Sugar” Minott, pioneer dancehall/lover’s rock singer with decades of hit songs recorded on more than 60 albums, is set to take the world by musical storm with the release of New Day, his latest CD.

With 15 tracks that range from energetic to soulful, Sugar’s sweet voice and positive messages will take you back to a time when lyrics and melodies ruled the dance hall; when love songs were heartfelt and partying all night was the norm. Sugar Minott continues to be a prolific songwriter, adept at balancing the personal and socio-political messages intertwined consistently throughout his songs.

Recorded in the UK, the USA, and Jamaica, New Day is produced, arranged, and engineered by UK-based Roman Pryce of Kukumon Productions. Seven songs were voiced at Sugar’s legendary Kingston-based Black Roots Productions studio. Also lending to the authentic sound is celebrated engineer Stephen Stewart from Kingston’s renowned Harry J studio. The combined skills of Pryce and Stewart bring a fusion of reggae, soul, dancehall, and lover’s rock that will cause you to stop, look, listen, and dance!

Guest appearances from legends DJ Josey Wales, Ranking Trevor, guitarist Dwight Pinkney, pianist Charles Farquarson, and percussionists Bongo Herman and Scully, enhance the heartical feel. Sharon Martini and Nikii Davis provide supporting vocals, as well as Andrew Tosh, son of Peter Tosh. Rhythm guitarist Danny Pryce and acoustic guitarist Teja Bell round out this well-produced musical creation.

New Day begins with Josey Wales and Ranking Trevor, ‘inna combination stylee,’ introducing “Getting’ It On,” an upbeat old-school throwback to calling out “lawd a’mercy” with world famous DJs “workin’ it out.” Sugar lets listeners know that this dancehall is “fi real.” You will find the original reggae message of love, peace, and unity laced throughout this CD. On the meaningful, danceable “Reachin’ Out 2-U,” Sugar calls for the world to stop, listen, and face reality, as we “are still lookin’ for a solution.”

The sweet-sounding “One Life” continues with the positive. If you are looking for the Sugar of the ‘80s, you will find him on this bubbly tune that will certainly get your mind to think and your feet to dance. The rocking “Keep the Fire Burnin’” is Lover’s Roots, and his sultry voice, reminiscent of his good friend Dennis Brown, confirms that he is keeping the D Brown fire burning.

You will take a musical journey to the good ole days of rub-a-dub when you reach “Lover’s Rock.” This perfect groovin’ party song will have you ‘lover’s rockin’ all night long. On “Good Friends,” Sugar moves dancehall into the 21st century with a song full of percussion and musical arrangements that you can feel. Perhaps this is a personal thank you to his friends and fans who have stuck with the musical icon for nearly 40 years. “When you have a good friend/the love will never end.”

Legend Toots Hibbert and Sugar co-wrote the title song, “New Day.” As their distinct voices blend together -- Toots adding the pepper to Sugar’s sweetness -- the two forces call for a change - “things are the same/but it’s a new day.” “Need Love” is a soul-pop melody that showcases Sugar’s effortless, relaxed vocals, as well as Dwight Pinkney’s skanking guitar riffs, and lush expressive harmonies.

“Show Me a Sign” is a love story where Sugar is looking for love, and a sign that his woman feels the same. It is borderline pop, and with the perfect harmonies and solid bass and drum, Sugar sounds again like the late Dennis Brown. It was love at first sight, and “Regina,” a pop-fused love song, celebrates a love found, which turns Sugar’s life around and takes him from a “dream to reality.”

In the up-tempo “Stranger in Your Town,” Sugar declares, “I am here/looking for perfect spot/where the music is hot.” All about having fun and being carefree, Sugar offers a good time riddim that will have you up, enjoying “the music, the wine, and a little smoke” with the stranger in town.

“Oh Mamma” is an infectious, Brazilian-like groove that pays tribute to Africa and Mother Nature. Full of percussion, drums, and sweet harmony, Sugar pays tribute to Jah Jah and Rasta in words and rhythm that will leave you wanting more from Mr. Black Roots.

“Just Chill” displays the extraordinary range of Sugar Minott’s voice and talent. Singing with a deep, haunting tone, and beautifully supported with melodic harmonies, Sugar reminds us that his original sound “is still here” and they “never gonna hold us back.” On “I’ve Been Workin’,” Sugar declares that it is his time now. He goes on to remind us he has been working “so hard,” and for him, the work “will never end.”

The CD ends with “All I Need is Your Love,” a soul-roots love song with a sweet-as-sugar intro that will sing its way into your heart. Whether it is for the world or a special someone, Sugar croons that there is no need for “fancy clothes or big expensive car -- just be yourself” and in return, Sugar will forever shower you with his sweetness.

-- M. Peggy Quattro/Reggae Report