Bryan Art is ready to release his debut album 20Ten for March 2010. He has been known as an outstanding Jamaican voice for some time and now he is all set to take his music to Jamaica and around the world. His latest releases “Ready Or Not” as well as “Murder Dem A Play” feat Queen Ifrica have been received exceptionally well on the international market.

20Ten is a reflection of Bryan Art as an artiste and all true music lovers will enjoy every song on this album.

About Bryan Art 20Ten

“Being able to express myself through such a powerful medium is more than a privilege and even though I have missed so many deadlines and have had to face the music, I must humbly acknowledge the honor I found in the fact that so many people keenly await my work.  My solo career started out very gradually but I had hoped for not much delay in presenting the very first compilation which was due, completed but still unreleased.

Anyway, nothing happens before the time and with my kind of love for the art form I really had a lot of fun putting together a newer collection of really great works. Thanks to my die hard support team who stood firmly by the standard we have set and now – at length and at last 16 inspired and inspiring tracks being “Bryan Art 20Ten” is set for soon release. “

  Track Listing

1 Taxi

2 Best Of My Love

3 Sweeter Love

4 Your Love

5 Ready Or Not

6 Only You

7 Somewhere

8 If it is All Over

9 Rock And Come In

10 Get It

11 Murder Dem a Play ft. Queen Ifrika

12 Second Class ft. Hawkeye

13 Jump Fence

14 No Malice

15 Anyway

16 Beautiful

Una Morgan is the sole female sibling of the Reggae band of this decade, Morgan Heritage. Despite having ten studio albums under her belt with her family band, having performed for stadium-sized audiences across the world, and having garnered much of the success and longevity that many artistes can only hope for, in 2006 Una took a step back from the limelight. “I wanted to take time to recreate and develop myself physically, mentally, and spiritually.” During this time she also focused on building her production company; SIA Entertainment, strengthening family ties, improving her physical health, and connecting with her spirituality. Yet as a true performer, Una could not sit back idly.

Now as a solo artist she has developed with her own distinctive sound.  Una Morgan’s signature sound is a blend of Reggae, Dancehall, Pop, Hip Hop and Soul fused to be appropriately called Raggasoul. With this distinctive sound, an excellent voice and great studio production Una’s single “Giving” produced by Lenky ( Sean Paul, Nina Skys etc) perfectly captures her sound.. She is also excited about the contribution made on the “Tribute to Haiti” track produced by the great Handel Tucker.  (producer of Maxi Priest – Close to You, Shabba Ranks – House Call, and Just a Little bit longer, hits with Sly and Robbie and Beenie Man) [Maybe get a quote from Una about what it means to her to contribute to this charity song]

 Una has is also working with acclaimed local and international producers on her debut solo album. She is very excited about working with multi Grammy Award winning producers Commission Gordon [Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone) a collaboration that was set up by Rubikon ENT who list Gordon among their clients.

Her solo album presents collaborations with established and new names in the industry.  On her album she has worked with other established producers and writers, such as, Stephen McGregor, Jimmy Cozier, and Taj from the 90’s group The Boys. However,  Una has also returned to her hometown of Springfield, Atlanta to work with rising stars such as Kiana India, ME, and producer “X”,[ in the hope that she can give these young talents the launching pad for their careers that they have been looking for

The Raggasoul songstress, Una Morgan hopes that with her new album, entitled Just Me, she can show her evolution in music, life, and spirituality, while continuing to uphold her family’s legacy.

To address the rumors, Una ensures her fans that her solo venture is not signaling the breakup of Morgan Heritage. “We always knew that we would build as a group, use that foundation to take things to the next level, and then come back to the family.” You can even find some more Morgans on the credits, with brothers Mr. Mojo and Gramps assisting in mixing and production, a true testament to the strong bond that keeps their family together.

 Looking to fully capitalize on her groups’ international success, Una has recently signed to Gary George Inc. (GGI) and Rubikon Entertainment management companies to use their pooled wealth of resources for management and legal services to propel her development. Rubikon is a UK-based management and legal firm that provide management and legal & business affairs to a slew of prominent artistes and producers amongst other entities

Una Morgan has undoubtedly been blessed, but don’t be fooled; Miss Morgan has not let her accomplishments go to her head. She remains humble and has made it her personal mission to use her celebrity, as well as her music, to champion issues such as health, weight management, self-esteem, and other issues plaguing women around the world. “I’m very concerned that many young women today are doing things to please everyone else. We need to work on being one with the Creator first, and I hope my music can inspire young women to do that.”

Kingston, JA (Ms. RAINE INC): In light of the announcement that artist Kim Hamilton--formerly known as Gaza Kim, now known as Kym--has chosen to exit the Portmore Empire and Adidjahiem Records, Empire leader and record company CEO Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer issues the following statement:

The Portmore Empire invested a substantial amount of money in the career of singer Kim Hamilton--filming music videos, printing promotional posters and clocking several hours in the studio honing her talent. We're disappointed that she felt the need to issue a press release to the media announcing her departure from the record label, Adidjaheim Records, without first notifying the company. This is particularly disturbing given the fact that she is still under contract and the record company has fulfilled its end of the agreement.

Nevertheless, we understand and respect her decision to leave even if we don't agree. We are prepared to negotiate the terms of her contract, to grant her creative freedom, while minimizing the impact on the company, as is customary in matters of business.

The Portmore Empire will continue to support and seek out young artistes in Dancehall. We believe that Jamaica has a never-ending reservoir of talent and the Empire will continue to develop and market young acts.

-Adidja Palmer-

This latest statement comes on the heels of a week-long firestorm of controversy surrounding an alleged attack on Kym at the hands of four men she claims to be affiliated with the Portmore Empire. Early this week, Vybz Kartel released a statement condemning the alleged attack on the 17-year old singer.

FROM THE JAMAICA GLEANER 27.01.2010

Lawyers representing dancehall star Buju Banton, real name Mark Myrie, have filed a motion in court demanding the naming of the confidential source who is a key part of the case against the Jamaican.

The lawyers are using an entrapment defence as they try to get Buju freed of charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and aiding and abetting the possession of a firearm during the course of an illegal activity.

In court yesterday, the lawyers filed a motion for an order "compelling the government to disclose the identity and location of the confidential informant who was an eyewitness and participant in the events, which are the subject of both counts of the indictment".

According to the document filed in the court: "The informant was clearly an active participant in the entire chain of events."

Buju's lawyers further argue that: "The facts and circumstances of the confidential sources' contacts with Mr Myrie display a deliberate effort by a paid informant to ensnare a perfect stranger, who happened to be sitting next to him on an international flight, into committing a crime, thereby ensuring the informant more money."

First meeting

The lawyers claim that the informant first met Buju on a flight from Madrid, Spain, to Miami, Florida, on July 26, 2009 by: "Sheer chance, bad luck or other reason to which the defendant is unaware."

According to the lawyers, the police informant spent the next several months trying to convince Buju to purchase cocaine.

They note that, in the papers filed in court by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), there is no mention of any contact between Buju and the informant before December 8, days before he was arrested.

"The confidential source is a paid government informant. In addition to refusing to disclose the identity, the government has refused to identify the prior cases in which he has been involved, the outcomes of those cases, the amount of money he has earned making cases for the government, or even the amount he has been paid (or expects to be paid) in this case," said Buju's lawyers in the document obtained by The Gleaner.

While citing several legal precedents, Buju's lawyers have also asked the court to direct the prosecution to release all reports that contain the confidential source's alleged conversations with Buju that were not taped or video recorded, and the report(s) summarising what the source claimed were his unrecorded conversations with Buju when they were on that flight.

Requesting payment evidence

The lawyers are also requesting evidence of all payments made by state and federal law enforcement authorities to the confidential source in this case, and in other cases where the source operated as a paid informant.

Buju has been in detention in the United States since December 10 when he was held in Florida after a DEA sting operation, during which his two co-defendants were arrested at a warehouse where they had allegedly gone to buy cocaine.

The dancehall star was not at the warehouse at the time the others were arrested, but the DEA claims it has audio and video evidence of the artiste testing a package of cocaine.

Buju is being represented by prominent US attorneys David Oscar Markus and Marc David Seitles.

He is slated to return to court on February 4 for a status conference before the trial begins in the week of March 1.

The DJ will remain in custody while his attorneys manoeuvre.

Kartel issues the following statement:

"Lisa Hype is no longer a part of the Portmore Empire. The members of the Empire have unanimously agreed to end our professional relationship especially in light of certain 'developments' that have come to our attention regarding her overall conduct, conduct that is not consistent with the decorum expected of a member of the Portmore Empire. She is an incredible artist and we wish for her all the best in her future endeavors, but Lisa Hype will not play a future role in the Empire as she no longer fits in with our organizational goals as we move forward in 2010.

--Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer--

Lisa Hype statement

"I've just been released from my contract with the Portmore Empire but even though I am no longer the first lady of the Gaza, mi still ah say Gaza. Death before dishonour.

Mi nuh haffi be a part of the Empire fi still say Gaza. Gaza means fight for what you believe in and never give up...never say die. In every setback, there is an opportunity fi grow and right now, mi not going to stop, ah persistence mi say...all mi name change, my new name is Lisa HYPER. As a solo artist, mi can explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms, mi ah go mek it. I want to thank everyone at Portmore Empire for the love and support they’ve shown me and to the Teacha especially who enlightened me to nuff tings inna the world. Mi love everybody same way, nothing no change, memba say mi ah the first lady fi put Gaza pon mi knuckles and Empire pon mi neck . Mi wish everybody the best. Gaza fi life. Gaza till death."

Reggae artiste Buju Banton has been arrested last Thursday (dec 10) in Florida. He was charged for conspiracy to posess cocaine.

Buju Banton, who has been nominated for the reggae Grammy this year for "Rasta Got Soul" has been under  attack by gay rights activists in the UK and US and they have recently staged protests against his nomination.

In terms of his recent arrest Buju is set to appear in court in Tampa. 

Alborosie’s new album escape from Babylon to the kingdom of zion 

Alborosie is known for his conscious lyrics and sometimes controversial subject matter.  His new album will continue on that vein. Alborosie’s music is heavily influenced by his Rastafarian beliefs. Hailing from Sicily Italy, he moved to Jamaica to get closer to the Rastafarian culture and the roots of Reggae music. He has been given the stamp of approval by Reggae Legends Sly and Robbie and Freddie McGregor to name a few. 

escape from Babylon to the kingdom of zion features 18 tracks filled with the passion and beliefs that Alborosie lives by. His first single “Stepping Out” features David Hinds from the famed reggae band Steel Pulse. They are informing everyone that the Rasta Man is stepping out and coming to the world. The track “Money” opens up with the statement of Debt over life and Money over people, the song goes on to describe how Money is the root of all evil. Included on the 2009 One-Drop Anthems album, the successful track “Humbleness” speaks to those that are blinded by the power they possess and treats his fellow man as if they were something less. The smooth rhythm of “One Sound” and warm vocals of Gramps Morgan from Morgan Heritage, makes this feel good track a must listen. Changing gears on an updated version of the classic trailer load of girls riddim from Shabba Ranks is “Blue Movie Boo”, Alborosie gives us a peek into his erotic side. Alborosie continues to let us know who he is and what he’s about on the roots rhythm track “I Rusalem”. From exposing the situations of the oppressed on “Dung A Babylon”, to uplifting women on “Good Woman,” and telling the youth to know their roots on “Promise Land” Alborosie stays true to his sound and  his faith on  the album escape from Babylon to the kingdom of zion.  

His vocal style blends classic and contemporary influences to form a unique and credible sound. His respect for reggae’s heritage is apparent from first listen. Combining tracks from his previous two albums with 5 newly recorded songs, this album serves as an introduction and presents his biggest hits to date.

Popular deejays Mavado and Vybz Kartel took hundreds of fans for a trip down memory lane on Sunday night, reminding them of a time when there were no Gully-Gaza issues.

The two performed together in a gesture of unity at the annual West Kingston Jamboree stage show in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston.

When Mavado was called to the stage by Alliance boss Bounty Killer, he soon began hinting at the anticipated meeting with himself and Kartel after unleashing songs like Fall Rain Fall and Every Situation.

"Unnu waa si history?" Mavado asked a few times while urging that the path to the stage be cleared.

Kartel's entrance would then send the crowd into a frenzy and make for the onstage meeting of the two, who were all smiles as they unleashed tune after tune to the delight of the frantic crowd which in return gave them 'forward' after 'forward'.

When Mavado sang the chorus to Happiest Days after Kartel did the first verse, fans were reminded that the two were once friends.

Simultaneous shouts of "Gully" and "Gaza" could be heard echoing from a number of fans who jumped repeatedly to show their approval of the two deejays who shared the stage.

While addressing the audience, Vybz Kartel claimed that the feud between himself and Mavado was planned.

"Yu see wah yu a see, a dis wi plan, yu si wi a war, a plan it plan," Kartel said.

The coming together of the two is said to be the ending of the back and forth word-jabbing and conflict between them which has been going on since 2006.

Reggae crooner Ras Penco raises the bar this holiday season with the launch of his second single, its accompanying video, and takes off for Europe.

"Be By My Side" is the follow-up to his massive hit "Thousand Miles," and the Uprize Music artist recently journeyed to Hollywood to film the romantic video.

"It was a great experience being on the yacht out in the ocean," discloses Penco, on the Los Angeles movie-like scenario. "We were looking for a special feel and we came to Hollywood to get the appropriate look to fit the vibe of the song."

"Be By My Side" was produced by Uprize Music and is currently enjoying great rotation in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica, where it enters the top ten on the FIWI Reggae Singles Chart and comes in at #25 on the Jamaica Weekly Countdown this week (Nov. 30, 2009).  "I'm getting a good response so far in the dancehall and on radio, and the TV stations just started playing the video," the artist states enthusiastically.

The single was co-written by Penco, who says it came "naturally" because he wanted to return with an appropriate follow-up to the "Thousand Miles" story. "I was looking for something along the same storyline to give the fans," he says. "It's a continuation of the same story."

A busy holiday season is on the horizon for Penco. Following his European tour, local fans will see him perform at this year's Island Explosion and West Kingston Jamboree. Negotiations are also underway for him to perform at the highly anticipated Sting in Portmore, Jamaica.

"I'm working hard in the studio right now so everyone can expect my new album," reveals Penco. "After this third single, my main focus will be on putting together material and working on my craft. I also have a new band, so I'm rehearsing with the band right now and we'll be launching it in December."

With two consecutive hit singles and videos in rotation and a third single in the works, Ras Penco continues his reign as the new face of the conscious genre. Stay updated with artist news and tour information on Ras Penco by logging on to www.myspace.com/raspenco.

EUROPEAN TOUR - DECEMBER 2009

Dec. 2.......... Zurich, Switzerland

Dec. 4....... ...Sand, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dec. 5...........Watt, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Ini  Kamoze is a world renowned reggae artiste whose prestige and realism has proven to be his strength. Ini’s unique talent has continuously made him a force to be reckoned with in the music world. iNi is elated with the sales from his latest album “5150 RULE”independently produced and distributed by 9 SOUNDCLIK, selling over 7000 copies since August.  iNi’s reason for being so rapturous is simply this, “Artistes with the backing of major labels have sold very little more than 5150 Rule Album, So imagine if 5150 Rule got the level of publicity and backing as other releases”.  Statistics reported from Soundscan, this month has proven to 9 Soundclik that it is not the hype that is increasing record sales but substance, creativity and a natural talent.

The launch of 5150 Rule was, attended by mostly international press visiting the Island for the annual Sumfest Festival sparked the interest which transferred to worldwide sales.

The 16 track 5150 RULE features Rapunzel with female vocalist Maya, The Latin flavoured Morenita, the new anthem Hungry Daze, Hip Hop style Isgonna be hot and the hit single My Girl. 5150 RULE has reasons for all seasons.

iNi Kamoze has galvanized audiences around the globe with his charismatic presence and fetching delivery. With his ever fresh trademark "hey, hey", Kamoze has burned a few movie and television soundtracks, vis. Bad Boys, Good To Go, Pret-A-Porter (Ready To Wear), New York Undercover, The Bernie Mac Show; and worked with some premier artists and producers in hip-hop and reggae, vis. Jermaine Duprie,P Diddy, Salaam Remi, 9 SOUNDCLIK, Sly & Robbie and Phillip “Fattis” Burrell.

For the “Lyrical Gangsta”, the future is dawning.

Despite reports that Dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel has rejected rival deejay Mavado's olive branch by turning down his birthday party invitation, Kartel maintains that he is willing to put aside differences with his arch-musical-rival to call for an end to violence associated with the Gaza/Gully feud, particularly among high school students.

Both artists have been slammed by the local media, as reports of increasing violence at local schools between fans of the Portmore, or 'Gaza,' Empire led by Vybz Kartel and the Gully Squad led by Mavado continue to flood the news, causing even the government to be concerned about mounting social tensions stemming from the feud between the two entertainers.

On Friday, the Jamaica Star newspaper reported that Mavado was calling for an end to the Gaza/Gully war by inviting Vybz Kartel to attend his birthday party at Temple Hall on December 5th. The paper stated that Mavado's management said they wanted to publicly invite Kartel to make peace once and for all, as a show of unity to the nation.

"I will not be able to attend (Mavado's event) due to previously planned engagements," states Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer invitation, citing commitments to Usain Bolt's 9.58 SuperParty and an event in Linstead on the same night.  "What I think is the best way to solidify in the minds of the children that this Gaza/Gully feud is merely music, is not to accommodate a historic 'burning of the peace pipe' at a commercial, adult oriented event, but rather in the high schools where bouts of violence due to our feuding are most prominent," states Kartel "When a date for that is set, I will readily appear."

Vybz Kartel has repeatedly spoken out against violence within the island's schools, condemning the sale of 'Gaza buttons' and other paraphernalia depicting violent images of the feud in Corporate Area Schools earlier this month.  This year, Vybz Kartel has released the singles "Teenage Pregnancy" with Portmore Empire artist Gaza Kim, and the "Schooler's Anthem" with Gaza Kim and fellow Empire artist Jah Vinci, bringing awareness to social issues affecting teens and encouraging them to stay in school.

First, I would like to say that there is no excuse for a picture of that nature to be a part of the public domain. I admit that the picture is real, but it captures a personal act done in the privacy of my bedroom. I don't know how that got leaked to the media and condemn anyone who would stoop to such a low.

However, I understand that I am a public person, and when I say or do something, either articulated and thought out, it carries weight in the public arena. As a result, I must assume personal responsibility for my actions. I would like to apologise specifically to all my female fans who might be disappointed to see me in this light. However, I don't apologise for the act itself because it was done with a man that I truly and deeply love and respect, and it was done in the privacy of my bedroom. I did it, so what?

I would also like to apologise to my family who are truly and deeply hurt by the dissemination of the photo all over the Internet and the media. This is not cool. And this is not funny. This is my life that some unscrupulous person is attempting to destroy, but I am a strong young woman and I will survive. Many young women, like myself, have been exploited and hurt in this way and there comes a point in everyone's life when they have to stop allowing people to hurt them. I am begging young girls across Jamaica to use my life as an example: we live in a male-dominated society but don't allow men to use and abuse you. I have learned my lesson the hard way. The world is a tough classroom, sometimes.

In closing, I want to say thank you to all my young fans who have supported me in this, my darkest hour.

In response to current reports of 'Gaza buttons' and paraphernalia depicting the violent images of Dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel and the so-called Gaza/Gully feud being seized from vendors at several Corporate Area schools, Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer issues the following statement:

"Vybz Kartel does not sanction or condone the selling of Gaza buttons with violent images and statements, especially to children and teenagers. We do not own the Gaza name but recognize that unscrupulous and unethical persons may be seeking to profit from the popularity of the Gaza name by engaging in these terrible practices. We urge the relevant authorities to move quickly to protect innocent children from those who would seek to corrupt them.

Vybz Kartel is in the business of music, and through Vybz Rum Limited,the business of alcoholic beverages. We are not involved in the business of merchandising, nor do we benefit from the sale of clothing and other paraphernalia which may bear the Gaza name."

Christopher Smith more popularly known as Hawkeye is getting ready to release  his debut reggae album entitled “HAWK EXTRA”. This album will feature tracks produced by some of the best in the reggae industry such as Grammy winning Sly and Robbie, Shane Browne, Winston “ Wee Pow” Powell, Richard Brownie and Ernie Wilks just to name a few.

The album’s title track is called “DAMN”, a song which speaks of modern reality that affects people on a daily basis. The track was produced by Shane Browne on the “Indiscretion Riddim”. The concept for the whole album is to produce a more mature album with a cultural vibe, uplifting people and addressing social issues as well as denouncing violence. Three of the tracks on the album are about respect, appreciation and love for women.

Hawkeye is now putting final touches to “HAWK EXTRA”, an album that will showcase a different aspect of this talented artist. The expectations and potential of this album is great and friends and fans worldwide are anxious awaiting the release. The exact release date is still pending but the album will be available internationally within the first quarter of 2010.

Swing Sang Productions and Hawkeye are consistently working towards the release of “HAWK EXTRA”. Swing Sang Productions are supervising the process, organizing the promotion and dealing with the business aspects such as distribution. Hawkeye surely has put together a great album that will make an impact for 2010 and beyond.

Gully Gad Mavado was in New York over the weekend shooting the video for "Hold On (Crossroads)" - the first single from multi-platinum artist Wyclef Jean's new album, that features the Dancehall megastar.

Shot on location in Brooklyn's Navy Yard the video was shot through the night, climaxing with a scene overlooking the East River towards Manhattan as the sun came up.

The song is a lament for all the fallen soldiers and is widely tipped to become an instant classic. With the song and video about to impact mainstream airwaves in the coming weeks, it looks like Mavado's rise to international super stardom is set to continue at a rapid pace.

"They say real recognises real," said Mavado. "Clef is one of the realest people in a business that is very corrupt and its always a pleasure to collaborate with him. He's a great friend and incredibly talented and I think this song is something special. We're all expecting it to do big things."

Wyclef's album is set for release in February 2010.

Exclusive footage form the video shoot can be scene on out You Tube channel www.youtube.com/AllianceGiants or by clicking the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NflPnxyIRgo

 SERANI

TO RELEASE ALBUM “NO GAMES” ON OCTOBER 27

Second single “She Loves Me” on Rhythmic and Top 40 Radio

Hit single “No Games” still going strong

New York, NY – “Pop-Dancehall” artist Serani is gearing up for the release of his first U.S. full length album titled No Games. The album comes on the wave of the huge success of his international hit single “No Games.” The record has enjoyed incredible momentum with multi-formats radio play that includes Urban AC, Urban, Rhythmic and Top 40 and over 30,000 spins! The video for “No Games” is on rotation on BET, BET J, MTV Jams, MTV U, MTV2, VH1 “Island Soul” and Music Choice “Hit List” on demand, where it picked with 30,000 views a week during May/July 2009.

A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Serani started his career by touring as a keyboard player for several Jamaican artists (Wayne Marshall, Bounty Killer and more) and by joining school friends David and Craig Harrisingh to form Daseca, one of the most powerful production teams in Dancehall today.  Serani and Daseca has been responsible for several dancehall hits, including Tony Matterhorn’s “Dutty Whine,” Sean Paul’s “We Be Burnin’” and Mavado’s “Real McKoy.” Serani took his first chance at singing when he added a hook to Mavado’s single “Dying” which he also produced. The song became a hit and Serani decided to start making his own tracks. His debut single “Doh” in 2007 turned into an immediate street anthem in Jamaica; the record also broke him into US radio stations, such as NY’s Hot 97. The follow up “No Games” catapulted him into the mainstream with Top 40 airplay and video play on major national video channels. Serani is currently featured on Queen Latifah’s new album “Persona” on the Neptune’s produced track “If He Wanna” and on DJ Webstar’s single “Tipsy.”

The second single “She Loves Me” is just starting at radio and it’s already picking up steam. The video was shot in LA by Rich Newey, one of the directors under famed director Jesse Terrero Films' umbrella. The video will go for adds at national channel the second week of October.

No Games consists of 14 tracks, including a wealth of new material, and heavily features Serani himself as a producer. Upcoming hot Jamaican production outfit Chimney Records, along with Keepleft Record's Leftside further represent the Jamaican sound on the album with Miami-based Blackout Movements (Mim's This is Why I'm Hot) and fast-rising new US producer Canei, protege of Just Blaze (Ti & Rihanna Live Your Life) closing out the production credits.

No Games is in stores and available on iTunes and all other official online outlets October 27 and there's never been a better time to support and buy Jamaican music!

Jah Cure’s album The Universal Cure has been submitted for a 2010 Reggae Grammy nomination. The Album is part of a list of reggae albums that will be considered for a 2010 Grammy nomination.The Universal Cure which was released on April 14 this year is Jah Cure’s fifth full-length album.

Released under the Sobe Entertainment/Danger Zone imprint and distributed by Fontana and Universal Music Group, The Universal Cure contains sixteen tracks. It features Mr. Jailer with SoBe Entertainment songstress Phyllisia and Hot Long Time featuring Flo-Rida, Mavado and Jr. Reid. Also on the album are the hits Call on Me, Sticky, Reflections and Green Grass.

The album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums Chart and consolidated Jah Cure’s title an international reggae star. The Universal Cure also silenced the doubters by unleashing several hits that still maintain a presence on the charts both locally and internationally.

Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jah Cure became involved with reggae music as a teenager and rapidly rose to fame in the late '90s. In 1997 at only 18 years old, Jah Cure released the culturally minded single King in This Jungle with Sizzla.

Over the years Cure recorded and released numerous hit records; the songs Jamaica produced by Danger Zone and Longing For produced by Don Carleon both hit number one on Jamaican and international reggae charts and signalled that Cure’s music has an addictive quality.

Jah Cure’s first album ‘Free Jah’s Cure’ was released in 2001, one year after his incarceration. In 2003, Beres Hammond produced Cure’s second album ‘Ghetto Life’, which featured the single Divide and Rule, another massive collaboration with Sizzla which was eventually voted the best song of that year. Cure recorded more songs while still incarcerated and released his third album in 2005, aptly entitled ‘Freedom Blues’.

After serving his time Cure was freed on July 28, 2007 just a week before the release of his fourth album. Since then Jah Cure’s goal has been to spread love and to promote peace and healing universally through his music.

He has continued to release hits and has completed several oversubscribed tours in the Caribbean and Europe. The artiste is also a local favourite being a constant crowd puller at events such as Reggae Sumfest.

Vybz Kartel released his new I Tunes album “Pon Di Gaza” today!

ADIDJAHIEM RECORDS/NOTNICE RECORDS released the long- awaited album on Thursday, September 24^th 2009.

Vybz Kartel is without a doubt one of the hottest Dancehall deejays at the moment ! The new album feature Billboard-charting hit single ROMPING SHOP (w/Spice) as well as the street bangers LIKE A MOVIE, VERSATILITY (w/Indu). BEST BABY DADDY and GET WILD.

The new material released on the album includes GAZA LOVE, CAN'T FRAME ME, YEAH THOUGH I WALK, YOU A MY BABY, BROKEN CRY (w/Blak Ryno), LIFE WE  LIVING, GHETTO LOVE, STRUGGLE and TEAR DROPS amongst others.

Two other new Vybz Kartel singles out now are “Teenage Pregnancy" by Vybz Kartel & Gaza Kim and "Bawl Fi Bun" by Vybz Kartel & Lisa Hype

Wayne & Tami

Sep 19, 2009

Sean Paul might be in Switzerland, but that won't stop his fourth studio album, Imperial Blaze from continuing to blaze fire on the Billboard charts in the US. The album, his first in four years, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Rap Album charts, toppling the likes of Eminem, Fabolous and Twista to top the charts.

Sean Paul is also sitting comfortably atop the Billboard Reggae Album Charts, ahead of a Bob Marley compilation, Ziggy Marley's Family Time, and VP Record's Reggae Gold.

This is his first time atop the rap album charts, and his second time on the Billboard Rap Album charts overall as his third studio album, The Trinity, peaked at #3 on the rap charts in 2005. It is also the first time a Jamaican artiste is topping that chart.

Imperial Blaze is heading for international success, debuting at #1 when it was released in the dancehall-hungry Asian nation of Japan last week, selling upwards of 50,000 copies in its first week. He is holding his own on the Billboard Canadian Albums, France Albums, and European Albums with positions #5, #8, and #20 respectively. It is has also been certified Gold in France.

"Anytime a song or an album makes it on a chart I get excited, and now to be able to top the Billboard Top Rap Album charts is something that I'm especially excited about. Not because it's the Billboard charts, but because it's a dancehall album. It's made in Jamaica by Jamaicans. So I didn't top the Billboard Rap Album Charts, Jamaica did," said Sean Paul from Switzerland

“Not only has Jah Cure been an ever present feature locally but the artiste has also cracked the US market with his recent collaboration with Jason Mraz…”
Wednesday August 16: Kingston, Jamaica: Sobe Entertainment/Danger Zone artiste Jah Cure controlled the charts this summer with his smash hit Call On Me featuring Phyllisia. On that foundation Jah Cure was able to please the thousands to which he performed and was excellent on Sumfest, Beenie Sizzle and several other top flight show in Jamaica and overseas. Not only has Jah Cure been an ever present feature locally but the artiste has also cracked the US market with his recent collaboration with Jason Mraz and ace rapper Lil Wayne on Mraz’s I’m Yours Remix.
The track has a tropical feel and blends the smooth vocals of Jason Mraz with the beckoning wails of Jah Cure and the platinum rhymes of Lil Wayne. This genius of a hit is presently number one on Power 96 in Florida, beating out Drake and other mainstream international artistes. The track has received over 2 million spins on Jah Cure’s Myspace site. I'm Yours Remix was produced by acclaimed producer Lu Diaz who is known for the Busta Rhymes’ Arab Money Remix and has also done work the DJ Khalid, Rick Ross, Pitbull and Kanye West.
Jah Cure has had a successful summer and now the artiste is set to consolidate the gains he has made both on the local and international scene with his latest video for the song You’ll Never Find. The video directed by Asha Mchail, has been climbing the charts on local cable channels Hype TV and RE TV. With this video Jah Cure is set to dominate the last quarter of 2009.
Asha Mchail believes that the You’ll Never Find video is an excellent follow-up to Call On Me: “I am happy with the turnout and the setting at Jakes in St Elizabeth was excellent. We did some underwater scenes that added a different dimension to the quality of the video. It is a very intimate video and harkens back to a simpler time when life was easier. Jah Cure works hard and always puts 200% into what he’s doing to get the job done; that’s why his work has been of such a high quality”
In the last quarter of this year Jah Cure will return to the Caribbean for a series of shows. Dates are already confirmed for Trinidad, St Vincent, Bahamas and several French Caribbean countries as well as dates in Amsterdam, France and Scandinavia. Already there is a buzz that Jah Cure will be in town and based on last years’ trend these shows will be sold out.
This year has been watershed year for Jah Cure; one in which he maintained his focus and reaffirmed his position as one of Jamaica’s top reggae musicians: “I am really happy with how the year has turned out so far. The fans have been fully behind me and I have worked hard to ensure that the music that I put out is worthy of their praise”. –Danger Zone Music Group/SoBe Entertainment recording artiste Jah Cure.

Konshens has a new video ready! The video for “No Money To Give You” was shot by director Ras Tingle at Village Café in Liguanea, Kingston as well as in Stony Hill, Jamaica last week. The song on the Full Blast Riddim was produced and released by Izes Records and the Konshens song expecially has become increasingly popular enjoying heavy airplay in Jamaica as well as internationally.

The song “No Money To Give You” is basically about Konshens, the VIP, taking home a girl. He tells her that he does not have any money to give her, meaning that he is not “buying” her but will spend money on her. The video follows the lyrics of the song closely depicting Konshens receiving an award and then heading to a club/ party to celebrate. All the girls in the club want him and he chooses one girl to take home. The next scene is in the artistes “bedroom”. Another scene shows a Konshens performance alongside cheerleaders.

The video for “No Money To Give You” is expected to hit TV stations and websites next week.

Steely of pioneering dancehall producers Steely & Clevie has died in a New York hospital on Sep 1^st  2009. He was in the hospital suffering from pneumonia after kidney complications in December.

Steely and Clevie have worked together for 30 years with many reggae but also international artistes of all genres. Some well known work has been with Sean Paul, Elephant Man and Gwen Stefani to name a few.

Steely debuted as a keyboardist with Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion collective in the 1970s and Clevie pioneered the use of drum machines in reggae. Steely and Clevie first played together at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark Studios during the late 1970s. In 1986, the duo was the house band at King Jammy's Studio, which became the center point of late-1980s reggae, by which time Steely & Clevie were established production leaders with an immense slew of 12-inch and dub singles. The duo formed the Steely & Clevie label in 1987.

RIP Steely….your music will live on forever

Several of Buju Banton's concerts have been canceled after the promoters came under pressure from the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

AEG Live/Goldenvoice the brainchild behind the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was also forced to cancel his concerts. The other shows that Buju was expected to perform on are the House of Blues venues in Chicago (Oct. 2), Las Vegas (Oct. 15), Dallas (Oct. 20) and Houston (Oct. 22).

German reggae label Oneness Records has scheduled the release for the album of Jamaican culture artiste Naptali for fall 2009. The album by the title “Long Journey” will compile 14 tracks including collaborations with artistes such as Lutan Fyah, Luciano and Sara Lugo.

Oneness Records, based in Munich, Germany, has brought you riddims such as the “Oneness Riddim” and the “General Key Riddim”  featuring some of the best German and Jamaican reggae artistes such as Nosliw, Jahcoustix, Luciano, Junior Kelly and Queen Ifrica. Another riddim, “Soul”, is the latest Oneness Records Production and Naptali’s song “Grandma” is featured on the riddim as well as on his forthcoming album.

Jamaican artiste Naptali and the producers of Oneness Records met by chance in Germany when Naptali was visiting the country to see his cousin. Naptali heard the live riddims by the Oneness band and decided he really felt the vibe and energy. The mutual love for roots reggae music and a special connection between the artiste and the band resulted in the idea of the album project and now in the upcoming release of this roots album “Long Journey”

The majority of tracks on the album are produced and recorded with a live band. Naptali’s unique voice adds the spice to create an outstanding and beautiful roots album.

In light of Beenie Man's recent comments regarding his "invitation" for the Alliance to perform at his show this Saturday we just wanted to balance a couple of issues.....

"Beenie himself came to me at Champions in Action and asked me if the artists would be available for his show," said Alliance management's Julian Jones-Griffith. "I'm not sure why he is saying he sent someone to ask me when he himself came to me. And genuinely every artist will be off the island this weekend. I'm in Japan right now with Mavado, Killer and Serani will also be away. A member of Beenie's promotional team contacted my office a couple of months ago asking if Serani would be available but he was already booked in advance. There was no request for Killer or Mavado back then and when Beenie asked me on Saturday they were already contracted for overseas engagements. So for him to say we 'refused' his invitation to unity is putting a negative spin on the situation to say the least."

Cynics are saying Beenie is just using this ploy as part of the intense damage control media campaign both he and Vybz Kartel have undertaken since they were unceremniously booed at Champions in Action. Beenie Man, who did a song called "Gaza mi Seh," declared himself the Gaza Emperor and counteracted Mavado's Mock and Toast is now insisting he isnt saying Gully or Gaza he's saying "Jamaica" and calling for unity. Thats an admirable thing to do, but why the sudden change of heart......in the run-up to his show?

And as for the accusation that the Alliance carried people to Champions to boo Beenie is laughable and not worth another word. They got booed at one stage show and have spent the days since then having their publicists running around like headless chickens with denials, accusations and distractions. Its not that big of a deal but they are only damaging themselves by drawing it out for days like this.

The Alliance sends its congratulations to Usain Bolt, Shely Anne Fraser, Brigitte Foster-Hylton and the rest of the Jamaican athletes that have captured the imagination of the world with their supreme performances in Berlin. And all the best to Beenie with his show.

Dancehall artiste Hawkeye is back on the scene full force! Hawkeye has now signed with Swing Sang Productions, a young but fast growing artiste management and music production company for management and bookings. Swing Sang, which was established by Robert Chin sang in January 2007 is now handling all of Hawkeye’s bookings.

Hawkeye has been touring the Eastern Caribbean recently and will be heading there again for more shows. The artiste is known for songs such as “You Nah Beg”, “Bubble & Wine” and “Money making Guy”. Now he is all set to take his place again in the dancehall with new hit songs such as “Gimme My Own”, “Wine Pon Me” and “What Dem a say”.

Hawkeye is one o dancehall’s most prolific artistes. He boasts innate music skills, witty lyrics, charisma and style. His multiple dancehall smashes, numerous underground hits and loyal an base have earned him a permanent place in dancehall music’s ever growing fraternity.

Early this morning (Saturday), Dancehall artiste Spice was in a head-on, near fatal collision. The artiste was heading to Kingston from Westmoreland, for the much-publicized 'Digicel ATI Flip It Fridays' at the Quad, when a black motor vehicle travelling from Little Ochi sped unto the main road which Spice and others were driving.

Spice says, "Canar (her fiance) was driving and when he realised what was happening, we tried to swerve to avoid the crash, but we still collided. The man in the other vehicle was coming out of Little Ochi and said he didn't realise that the street was finished and he was heading on to the main road. So he came out at the T-Junction without looking. I just can't believe it even now. I can't believe it."

The artiste whose correct name is Grace Hamilton, says a few minutes before the accident she started to feel sleepy, so she asked someone to exchange seats with her and take the front, so she could rest in the back seat of the Pajero. "I am usually in the front seat and some of the times I'm not wearing my seat belt and last night I wasn't because we were in a rush to get back to Kingston for the show at Quad, so I just jumped in. If I was still in the front I would have died because I would have gone through the windscreen. All of the front is totally damaged. It can't be driven. I just can't believe that could have been it. I am thankful to be here right now."

In addition, the artiste's publicist, Kavelle Christie wishes to apologise to the promoters of the event and fans on behalf of Spice. "As anyone can see her absence from the event ('Flip It Fridays') was unavoidable. Grace is completely out of it, but she wanted her apology out there as well. That's just how she is as an artiste and I find it remarkable and admirable that someone could go through something like that but still be so focused and passionate about her work and fans."

Calls, texts and emails have been pouring in from around the world with the news that "Bounty Killer tek Sumfest." From the moment the MC introduced Bounty the huge crowd illuminated Catherine Hall with torches and lighters. From start to finish the 5 Star General received nothing but love from everyone present, wether Gully or Gaza.
With some speeches that connected with the hearts and minds of all in attendance at Sumfest's Dancehall night, coupled with scorching intros and lyrical delivery, it was Bounty Killer at his supreme best when many were hoping he would fail.
"A me mek Gully and a me mek Gaza, a me own the plaza" said Bounty in his inimitable way. "See Michael come dead and dem a big him up, me want my own when me alive, a me a di man who start it!" he added as the crowd saluted him in unison.

"Certain artists in this business are like columns," said one patron. "Bounty Killer is a column and he proved that tonight. Killer a di boss! Nobody did a look fi Grung Gad tek the show over everyone else but thats exactly what he did!"
Displaying a maturity and insight befitting of an icon of his stature, Bounty's performance will be remembered for years to come. Towards the end of his set he also called on upcoming DJ Wasp who received huge forwards for the 2 songs he performed before leaving Bounty to bring the house down with "Just mek a duppy wid mi nine" on the Sixteen riddim.

Up next on the Anger Management band was Dancehall megastar Mavado, fresh from being bestowed with another accolade from the Urban Music Awards. Mavado proved he is in the elite of Dancehall legends after only 4 years in the limelight, a feat achieved by very few. Catherine Hall was packed with Gully fans and Mavado was given a huge reception as he stepped out, that continued throughout his performance.

Gully God released hit after hit from his astonishingly deep catalogue, before calling out Flex on the Movie Star riddim. Flex underlined his status as one of the real upcoming talents as the crowd roared their approval for his "Swear and I will never" track. Next up was Einstein who's "Get Gal Easy" was received well. Chase Cross stepped out on the Clearance riddim, proving "who's next from the Gully." The audience simply went wild. Mavado raised the temperature with "Money Nuff," exiting the stage before the audience demanded he return for one more explosion, which he delivered with Again and Again.

Earlier Alliance affiliate Kip Rich also rocked the crowd, garnering him plenty of plaudits from the audience and media.

The world is left saluting Bounty Killer's performance and his legacy of giving life to the next generation of Dancehall stars such as Mavado, Elephant Man, Busy Signal and Vybz Kartel to prominence.

Reggae artiste, Courtney John completed his music video for his hit single entitled “Lucky Man” on Sunday May 24, 2009. The production is a double-track music video that will also feature “I Want to Get next To You” which is also featured on his new album “Made in Jamaica”.  The album is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2009. These video is set to be one of the hottest reggae music videos for the summer.

The video directed by the talented, Ras Tingle was shot on location in Downtown, Kingston at one of Jamaica’s most historic landmarks, Ward Theatre. The video was successful in achieving a 60’s retro vibe concept. The video portrayed the old school style featured in most of Courtney John’s songs. The talents were decked out in their stunning retro outfits and the use of eye-catching vintage props were utilized in the production. The music video also features a few recognizable local faces.

Paul and Patrick Gaynor, more popularly known as the dancehall duo, Twin of Twins, were taken into custody by the Half-Way Tree police on reasonable suspicion of fraud.

The brothers are accused of taking $50,000 from an upcoming artiste, under the guise that they were able to give him the opportunity to travel to the United States of America to perform.

It is alleged, however, that they failed to deliver on their promise and subsequently refused to return the complainant's money. The act is alleged to have taken place earlier this year and was reported to the police in February.

The brothers were arrested yesterday along Half-Way Tree Road and are now in custody awaiting an interview.

Thanks to you our dedicated fans, "Our World" continues to do well in Japan since its release last week.

Now, it holds a strong presence on iTunes Japan's most downloaded lists!

‘Guardian Angel’ currently sits comfortably in the #4 spot in the Top Ten Reggae songs, while ‘Our World’ is the #3 most sought after Reggae album.

T.O.K would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support; now, as well as through the years spanning their career.

It's OUR WORLD!

Alliance star Serani's bonafide hit "No Games" has landed at the #1 spot on America's reggae iTunes Chart for the first time, knocking Bob Marley's timeless classic "Three Little Birds" off the top spot. Having been selling thousands of downloads and ringtones for months, No Games has been flirting with the #1 spot for sometime, but now replaces Bob Marley's anthem, that sells an average of 5,500 a week in downloads on iTunes.

"No Games is actually still gaining in spins across the country," said Serani's manager. "This record just won't go away. Its still getting added to playlists in many states across the country every week so it continues to spread."

Serani recently recorded a remix for No Games with songstress Shontelle, while on tour in the UK. Shontelle scored big in the UK with her recent hit "T-Shirt" and being label mates Universal Music made the match and hooked up the two artists. Universal/Island Records will release the No Games + remix package digitally on July 6th.

"Shontelle was great to work with," said Serani. "She's a very talented songwriter and she has a great personality so the chemistry was good in the studio. The remix is hot."

Dancehall artiste Delly Ranx is looking forward to the summer as he prepares to leave Jamaica for a tour of Europe.

The deejay is scheduled to go on an extensive seven-week tour of Europe with reggae/dancehall icon Buju Banton.

The tour will begin on June 4 and will run through to July 26 and will take him into several countries, among them France, Italy, Holland, Spain, Belgium and Denmark. There will also be several dates in England.

Delly Ranx is looking forward to the tour as he already has many fans in Europe, having toured the continent before with reggae stalwart Freddie McGregor. When contacted, this is what a very upbeat Delly Ranx had to say:

"I am looking forward to this tour with Buju Banton and I am very grateful for this opportunity to be one of his opening acts as Buju is one of Jamaica's greatest artistes and he is also my bona fide bredrin. "Right now a lot of people are awaiting my return in places like Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France, and the remix of No Ice Cream Love with me and Johnny Osbourne is also doing really well in Europe."

When the tour is over, Delly Ranx will return to Jamaica for a short time before heading off for a tour of the US in support of his album, Good Profile, for California-based record label Itation Records. Good Profile will be released on June 23.

If you havent heard about Beniton youve been living under a rock. Beniton has been sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in dancehall, from performing with Beenie man Baby Cham to blazing the fire with Capleton and Mavado Elephant man. Beniton has been creating lyrical havoc wherever he goes, nicknamed Beniton the Menace by radio personalities.

Before pursuing a career as a Reggae artist Beniton ran his own sound system called Hellrazor Sound, Known today as the Hellrazor movement. They have a large following as; Beniton was always the main attraction wherever the sound system would play. Everyone could identify Beniton because of his eccentric hairstyle and electrifying performance when he is introducing a big tune. Benitons past has allowed the other members of the Hellrazor clique to carry on the sound system movement future endeavors.

Beniton has now focused his energy on becoming an established artiste and producer in the music business. Beniton however is on the fast track to achieving his goal; because he is well received in the underground scene and with his frequent trips to Jamaica, Beniton has captivated audiences worldwide.

Beniton has now step into the major league touring with reggae legend Maxi Priest and UB40 all over the world having toured Europe and Australia and is continuing to make good music from hardcore dancehall, hip hop,reggae and pop music.

After 4 jam-packed shows in the UK, that also featured Serani, Bugle, Chase Cross and Alliance selector Boom Boom, Mavado moved on to his first-ever European Tour last week Monday.

Visiting 6 countries for 9 shows in 10 days across the continent, Mavado has been met with nothing but love, underlining the international appeal of his music and message.

"The response everywhere we've been has been mad," said Mavado. "Paris was the first show and it was crazy, the venue was packed and the crowd sang every word. It set the tone for the rest of the tour which has just been more of the same."

Travelling by day and performing night after night, Mavado has so far blazed through France, Belgium, North and South Italy and across Switzerland, and will finish up with shows in Germany and Holland.

Whilst every show has left the crowd in rapture, perhaps the most poignant appearance was in Zurich, Switzerland, the city where his Father was killed over 3 years ago. Mavado got the chance to meet with some of the elder Mr Brook's friends, who knew him as "King" and to cap off a memorable visit Lee Scratch Perry, who is based in Zurich and was also a good friend of Mavado's Father, attended the show.

Closing out the tour in a few days at the famous Club Paradiso in Amsterdam for a highly-anticipated appearance, Mavado will head to Miami for the Best of the Best concert that features the biggest names in Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop. From there Mavado will round out this leg of his busy schedule in LA for the UCLA Jazz Fest in Los Angeles.

More video highlights of the highly-successful tour will be posted on youtube just as soon as we can catch a minute to upload!

Reggae singer Alaine has found herself on the wrong side of the law as she was recently slapped with a $1.3 Million fined for breaching Customs' Act. Alaine imported a 2007 damaged BMW motor car which was declared at a value of US$8,915. However, the Customs Department decided to carried out their own investigations and found out that the vehicle was understated. Even though the singer has stated that she was not involved, she might still has to pay the fine as the shipping documents are in her name.

Renowned international Reggae artiste, Frederick 'Freddie' McGregor, has been elected Chairman of the newly formed Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JRIA).

Mr. McGregor was elected, during the organisation's inaugural elections on Tuesday (May 5) at Jamaica Trade and Invest's (JTI) head office, Trafalgar Road, Kingston. He defeated his only competitor, fellow recording artiste, Patrick 'Tony Rebel' Barrett.

The JRIA was established in February, coinciding with activities marking Reggae Month. It aims to address some of the challenges facing the music industry, including those relating to access to information, advocacy, business advice, and financial credit.

The association's membership comprises some 109 active music industry stakeholders, primarily individuals, firms and companies, and partner organizations, approximately half of whom are artistes, booking agents, promoters, event planners and teachers.

Other persons elected to the JRIA's executive were: Artiste Representative - Ventrice 'Queen Ifrica' Morgan; Producer Representative - Stephen Stewart; Musician Representative - Michael 'Ibo' Cooper; Youth Representative (18-35 years) - Joan Webley; while Jerome Hamilton and Howard McIntosh were selected from the general membership to serve on the Board.

JRIA was established within the framework of the Private Sector Development Programme (PSDP), a European Union (EU)/Government of Jamaica-funded initiative that aims to enhance socio-economic development locally through the strengthening of the private sector.

The initiative focuses on the contribution of, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), by addressing policy and regulatory challenges, and enhancing the competitiveness of these stakeholders through the provision of assistance and support of varying forms.

On April 22, the veteran reggae star Buju Banton— who has been nominated for three Grammys himself—was speaking at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, about his latest release, Rasta Got Soul (Gargamel Music). Banton spoke at length about his own distinguished career, but one of his remarks resonated louder than the others.

“You know they say that the greatest musician in Jamaica is Bob Marley,” Buju told the crowded room. “I don't believe that because we have greater musicians to come. Bob was the most promoted, and well promoted, and we have to appreciate that because it’s our culture. But don't kill our culture… Enough is enough.”

Although the crowd at UWI reportedly applauded his remarks, they were not as well received outside the lecture hall. Jamaican media as well as radio shows and websites around the world have been flooded with outraged remarks from music critics and Bob Marley’s millions of fans. When asked for his thoughts on the matter, Ziggy laughed for a long time before speaking his mind.

“Me love my father, you know? And me love all of my elders and my heroes. And I would never say anything to put down any of them. From Bob to Toots to Peter [Tosh] to Bunny [Wailer]. I wouldn’t say anything to put down any of those guys. You understand? I lift up them. Those are our heroes. We lift them up. We don’t put them down.”

Performing Group CSharp is releasing a new single titled “Nurse”. CSharp is known for producing outstanding and lasting music with a positive message and the new single is another example of their amazing musical talent.

C-Sharp came together in 2001 and has been touring the world since, representing Jamaica and Jamaican music on stages across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. CSharp has worked with some of Jamaica’s most renowned musicians and artistes such as Third World, Rita Marley, Tony Rebel and Taurus Riley to name a few.

The group intends to be a piercing force cutting through the barriers of culture and ethnicity, travelling to the farthest parts of the world, not leaving any corner untouched and spreading a message of positivity, purity and strength. The motto of CSharp is “Bringing People Together through Music”. Following their motto CSharp creates music that knows no boundaries, appeals to all people and moves across genres.

“Nurse” is the latest single which will also be featured on the upcoming album scheduled to be released this year. “Nurse is the group first love single to be releases and will stick with you from the first time you hear the song. The music along with soulful voices and captivating lyrics and delivery makes this song one that you won’t forget as it will touch your soul.

The new single as well as all other CSharp music is distributed by CSharp Music and is internationally available.

INTRODUCING “BOMBRUSH HOUR”

With the impending release of “Our World” on the horizon, T.O.K’s Roshaun Clarke is steadily showcasing his prowess on the music scene under another capacity – as Producer.

For the past year, Bay-C (as he is better known) has been making waves locally and overseas with the production of hit singles such as “Miss World”, featuring TOK and Beenie Man, and riddims like Black Rain, Gargoyle and Money Tree. Despite what people may think, this artiste-turned-producer is not new to the production game. Already his work has been featured on Assassin’s debut album “Infiltrate” as well as Bounty Killer’s “Art of War – Mystery”. Now finally, he has emerged with his own album.

“Bombrush Hour” was released on April 22, 2009 through JVC, Japan, which has been home to several other heavy-hitters on the reggae/dancehall scene – Mavado, Elephant Man, Mighty Crown and T.O.K all fall on their roster.

Since its release, the album has steadily been climbing in sales, both in record stores as well as on the digital market. Most popular on the album are “Trapped” by T.O.K featuring Beenie man, the Rick James/Smoky Robinson cover of “Ebony Eyes” with Alex and Flexx of T.O.K, and the club-banger “Wave” which features Bay-C himself, alongside Tony Matterhorn, Sami-T of Mighty Crown and Cutty of Coppershot. All three songs have somehow pushed themselves into the Top 20 on Japan’s biggest downloading site Reggae Zion, a feat which many albums almost never achieve.

Also included on the album are tracks featuring soca heavyweight Machel Montano, dancehall’s Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel and promising Bombrush artiste Sleepy Hallowtips.

Bay-C will do promotion for “Bombrush Hour” when T.O.K visits Japan to participate in the annual BMI Music Festival in June. While there, “Bombrush Hour” and “Our World” will be promoted simultaneously.

Buju's Rasta Got Soul made its debut at number two on Billboard Magazine's top Reggae Albums Chart and number 38 on Top Heatseekers Chart. The album is currently the number eight selling Reggae record on iTunes in North America.

Rasta Got Soul was released on April 21 in the United States and Canada.

Dancehall artist G-Maffiah continues to meet success on his US Tour.  His show performance in Texas on April 25th was beyond the expectations of the young star, as he entertained fans in the upper hundreds who clung to every word performed.  Adding to his Dancehall accolades, G-Maffiah is now the face for a new energy drink to hit the market called ‘Rap Star 360 Degrees’.  The drink, based out of New Jersey, will go on the market this summer.  When the drinks executives met with Maffiah, the decision to make him the face of the drink was instant!

On the media circuit, Maffiah was interviewed by DJ Face and Andrew D on Irie Jam Radio, and 107.9 FM in New Jersey, which both went well.  Rounding out the circuit run was the artists interview on Royal Radio, 106.3FM with host Mad Out.  All interviews gained Maffiah additional fans!

While in New Jersey, Maffiah shot the video for “Hate Me Or You Don’t.  “The video is wonderful”, said G-Maffiah.  “I really like how it turned out, and I know my fans are going to Love it!”  The video will be premiered in Jamaica when the artist returns on May 11th.

Hi everyone!

Yuh dunno I gotta support ma girl Cherine Anderson every time! She got a new video ready...so...

Look out for the world premiere of the video for  "Talk if yuh talking" this Friday  May 8th, 2009 at 9pm Jamaican time.

Big Up Cherine!

Dancehall artist Tifa, known for her hit singles “Bottom of the Barrel” and “Crawny Gal”, plans to ‘Spell It Out’ for her fans on Sunday, May 3rd in Kingston, Jamaica, as she prepares to shoot the video for her latest hit single titled “Spell It Out,” Produced by Ward 21, the single has connected with Dancehall fans worldwide, increasing the demand for a video.

“The video will have a Disney’s High School Musical feel to it, but with a yardie twist!  I don’t want to give out too much information, just make sure you check out the video as soon as it drops.”

The video’s director, Dextor "3D" Pottinger, is no stranger to Tifa or her music as, he also directed “Bottom of the Barrel,” which won the RETV MVP Award for Best Music Video Female.

Additional Tifa News:

Tifa recently released 2 new singles.  The first on the Kabba Kabba Riddim is called  “Single,” produced by Equinoxx ; the second, entitled “Without Warning,” was produced by Esco for 111 Productions.

Tifa will be in New York to attend Federation Sound’s 10th Anniversary celebration, which is taking place on Tuesday May 19th at Santos Night Club in Manhattan, New York (96 Lafayette Street). Tthe night will feature performances by Sean Paul, Left Eye a.k.a. Mr. Evil, Timberlee, Natalie Storm,Tifa, Chino, Laden, Mr. Lexx, and Ricky Blaze.  Turntable entertainment will be provided by Federation Sound, Max Glazer, Kenny Meez, Alric & Boyd and Cipha Sounds. 

Selecta Rolexx made a great impression again last Saturday April 25^th 2009 at Rendezvouz, held at temple Hall Estate in St Andrew. Rolexx was billed as one of the main acts and according to the Jamaica Star from April 28^th 2009 he did an impressive job.

“Although the show was dominated by Alliance members, Rolex used little effort to set the place alive with a number of dubplates coming from Vybz Kartel and the Portmore Empire crew.”

Rolexx says he was chilling backstage when one selecta started playing dubplates calling out his name so he had to go on stage to defend himself.  He says further that some of those young selectas are no match to him and they should not come on a show and think they can easily compete with seasoned selectas. According to Rolexx “younger selecta must respect bigger selecta in danchall.”

Rolexx does not wrong Ricky Trooper for being a no-show as he should not clash against a young selecta who has yet to pay his dues in the dancehall business. He says that “Nuh little selecta weh two people know fi gwaan put out some work and then try to disrespect the veterans of danchall. It wud be like a young artiste trying to diss the Marleys.”

It is never advisable to be hype and Rolexx says he does not need any “hurry come up selecta” try contest. He personally reached the venue early that night and did his job even if he played early. He knows what he can do and that he has the respect and love from his fans. He has built up his career and credits over the years. He has made his name first when he used to tour with Vybz Kartel as his disc jockey in 1997/98. Rolexx is a fixture playing at Bembe since its inception and he has played in every island in the Caribbean region as well as all across the USA. Rolexx always puts out the real work, is always ready to mash up a dance and hold his own. For the future he will only step up his game further because “the sky is the limit”!

Next week Rolexx will be off the island to play in New York and Texas and after his return to Jamaica get ready for a few shows in Canada in June.

In a surprise move, dancehall quartet T.O.K began the filming of the music video for the acclaimed single, "Guardian Angel" during the last leg of their US tour. The release of the video will coincide with that of their third album "Our World", which is scheduled for release in Japan on June 16th. Since becoming the #1 ringtone in Japan, Japanese fans have been clamouring for more of the hit single, leading them to make the split-decision to do the video.

The video was shot on location in Miami at the Circle House Recording Studio, with additional scenes from T.O.K's performance at South Beach's Sobe Live. Flown in to shoot and direct the project was the team of none other than renowned music video director Ras Kassa, and Ras Tingle.

The eagerly anticipated "Our World" will be released to the Western world on August 25th through VP Records.

Reggae artist Ras Penco scores his first number one hit in Jamaica with the romantic ballad, "Thousand Miles," a poignant promise mimicking his life as a traveling musician far and wide, who vows to never break his loyalty to his true love.

The Uprize Music artist humbly welcomes his very first berth at the top of the reggae singles chart (Jamaica Weekly Countdown). "It's a good feeling. I've been trying to get here for quite a while, about six years, and it took a lot of hard work."

"Thousand Miles" has been gaining momentum on the airwaves in Jamaica for over two months, as quality music recently garnered its fair share of airplay amidst a ban on "indecent" dancehall and soca music on the nation's airwaves. This made room for quality and positive music such as Ras Penco's, catapulting him into the limelight. The ensuing video lit up television sets and has also enjoyed rotation, much to the delight of reggae lovers.  "I wrote it and from the moment I finished recording it in the studio, I knew it was a great song and that people would love it."

Ras Penco is receiving the adulation from fans firsthand. He recently starred on RE-TV's High School Tour, taking his sounds into the schools around Jamaica. "I've been getting crazy love from fans. The song has touched them."

He journeys to Miami next month for the Best of the Best concert, which highlights Caribbean and hip-hop acts at the top of their game. In fact, Ras Penco is only one of two reggae artists booked for the show, and will be sharing the stage with the likes of Rick Ross and T-Pain. "It's a great feeling to be on the show," reveals Ras Penco. "The line-up is mostly dancehall and hip-hp artists, so it's special to be included."

Tune in to the special sounds of Ras Penco, check out the video for "Thousand Miles," and look out for his upcoming singles at www.myspace.com/raspenco.

Vybz Kartel has been banned from performing on Grenadian soil at a concert scheduled for Saturday (May 2, 2009).

Rumors have been circulating that the gay rights group might be the ones behind the ban but according to reports by the Associated Press, a government official from Grenada had issued a statement, which stated that a popular Jamaican rapper has been barred from the country due to his raunchy lyrics.

"Lyrics that seem to promote violence have raised concern and led the government to deny the rapper a performance permit," said Senator Ann Peters (Health Minister & Chairman of Grenada’s National AIDS Council).

The promoter of the event titled "Rap-it-up" a concert to promote safe sex and the launching of Vybz Kartel's Daggering condom now seeks legal advice as he claims he spent a huge sum of money on the planning of the event.

RnB singer Bobby Valentino and the Gully God Mavado have been lacing each other's songs recently.

Big fans of each other's music, the link was made by Mavado's management and resulted in Bobby inviting Mavado to jump on the remix for his "Hands on Me" single.

In turn Bobby has also sung on Mavado's ladies anthem "Never Believe You," which will drop in time for Summer.

Atlanta native Bobby Valentino's last single "Beep" was a certified smash and he has also been enjoying huge airplay with the hook on Lil Wayne's platinum monster "Mrs Officer."

Mavado just returned to Jamaica after performing at the St Maarten Carnival celebrations at the Festival Village. Giving another performance to remember to a huge crowd. Mavado's show was given an extra lift by a a surprise on-stage appearance from the Queen of Soca Alison Hinds, who thrilled the crowd when she answered the Gully God's call and came out and whined with him while the Anger Management band played Force It Up!

If you're anywhere near Florida this Monday don't forget you can catch Mavado and fellow Alliance member Serani at DJ Pro Style's Birthday Bash at the UCF Arena in Orlando, alongside Soulja Boy, Jadakiss, Ron Browz, Mims, Rick Ross and many more.

According to the latest edition of Vibe magazine (with Rhianna on the cover) Jamaican Dancehall sensation Serani has got NEXT!

The prestigious urban bible features the talented singer/producer/musician in its "GOT NEXT" segment, reserved for rising stars on the US scene.

With his hit single "No Games" seemingly refusing to go away, the spins on US radio continue to rise with radio stations as far and wide as upstate New York to Nashville to Colorado Springs rotating the track. "No Games" climbed to #62 on Billboard's Hot 100 Hip Hop and R'n'B charts last week and was played on New York's HOT 97 radio station more than 80 times last week alone.

With the track selling well digitally - peaking at # 4 on the US iTunes Reggae Singles Chart and hitting the # 1 spot on the same iTunes chart in Canada, things are also opening up internationally for Serani too.

"Universal in the UK has had to bring forward No Game's release date over there," said manager Julian Jones-Griffith. "The track has been picked up by all the right stations and disc jockeys in the UK, aswell as in Germany and other European countries so it looks very promising."

Serani will be in the UK next month for the "Brighter Days Tour" alongside fellow Alliance gunner Mavado and Bugle. The tour hits Bristol May 8, Bradford May 9, with the finale at London's Stratford Rex on Sunday May 10.

"Mavado will leave the UK for his first-ever European tour," added Jones-Griffith.  "Serani will remain in the UK for a few days to do some heavy promotional work over there. We're also adding more and more dates to his Canada tour which is coming up the end of June, so the movement we have started is still growing."

Although "No Games" is still going strong, demand for Serani's music is high and a follow-up single "She Loves Me" has been released digitally also. It has quickly racked up sales and is rapidly climbing the iTunes Reggae singles chart also.

With the official announcement made that Serani and Mavado have been added to the main stage for HOT 97's Summer Jam show - held every year at the Giants Stadium in New Jersey in front of 50,000 people, its more proof that these artists are out there demanding the attention of the mainstream for Dancehall music and culture. This year's Summer Jam is being heralded as the biggest line-up in the show's history and includes performances by Mary J Blige, T Pain, Young Jeezy, Jadakiss, Jim Jones, The Dream, Elephant Man and more.

Dancehall heavyweight Elephant Man aka the Energy Gad has "Nuh Linga" his way onto the Billboard Top Hip-hop/R&B chart. Since its release, Nuh Linga has been the #1 single in many countries including the Caribbean, the UK and on several charts in New York and Florida.

When OutAroad.com checked the Billboard chart this morning "Nuh Linga" was still standing firm at #100 and is definitely looking to break more grounds.

Other dancehall artistes to hit the Billboard for 2009 are Mavado with I'm So Blessed, Serani with No Games which is still fighting its way up the chart at #67 and Erup with Click My Finger. Fans can also be on the lookout for Click My Finger video.

Nuh Linga was produced by dancehall artiste Jeffery 'Assassin' Campbell and his brother Gareth Campbell and was released on their Boardhouse label.

 Topflight international recording artiste DáVille is one determined, much sought after singer who just continues to give his fans good, quality music.
    The singer certainly knows the formula to keep his fans worldwide fully satisfied and his career soaring. Not just a gifted singer, DáVille is a good writer and fashion enthusiast.
     ‘Missing You Right Now’ is the 8th #1 song for DáVille. At present it is #1 on the Shanty Vibes Reggae Chart in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Richie B Hit List Countdown and RE TV Charts. The song is also #2 on the South Florida and New York Charts and #23 on the Digicel Caribbean Hot 30 Countdown. It is also maintaining a presence on Jamaica’s Hype TV and recently added to several Hawaiian playlists.
    DáVille’s other songs that made it to number one on the charts were ‘Always On My Mind’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Can’t Get Over You’, ‘This Time I Promise’, ‘Storm’ ‘Missing You’ and ‘In Heaven’.
    In an interview  DáVille shared that  ‘Missing You Right Now’ is doing really good. “I am pleased with the feedback and response I am getting from fans and the disc jockeys. The disc jockeys say they are getting several requests especially from the ladies who are also my babies,” he rhymed.
    He went on to say that his aim is to continue putting out the type of songs that people will gravitate to.
    “Before I record a song, I make sure that it is listened to by persons so that they can critique it, tell me what they like and what they don’t like. These opinions are very important as they put me in a better position to have an insight into how marketable and successful it is going to be,” DáVille shared.
    DáVille pointed out that another single ‘Never Gonna Cry’ is also popping up on media charts, playlists, Internet radio stations and blog sites around the world.
     Recorded on the Fashozy rhythm, ‘Never Gonna Cry’ is being touted by several critics to be a smash hit this summer. It has already found its way on several charts such as Shanty Vibes (based in the Virgin Islands), Radio Helsinki in Scandinavia, and the Black Echoes Radio Show with JP and Miss Pat of Ireland. ‘Never Gonna Cry’ has peaked at #3 on the Media Guide Reggae Specialty chart in the US. The song is currently number five.
    The music video for ‘Missing You Right Now’ directed by Stafford Ashani and Ras Asha of Fareye Productions debuted at #3 on the RETV MVP Video countdown. It was released by Fashozy Records Inc. and distributed to local and major television networks and websites. ‘Missing You Right Now’ is now added to RE TV’s popular vote segment. Fans are being encouraged log on to www.reggaetelevision.com and cast their votes.
     DáVille also wants fans to know that a brand new album will definitely be out for the summer.
    “It is going to be a must have collectible album featuring crazy, lovable songs. It’s gonna be a Fashozy smasher!” he gloated. 
    There are also several other projects on the horizon, as DáVille gets ready to kick off the promotion of the upcoming album and other singles. He leaves the island for two performances in Dominica on May 2 & 3. Fans in the US will see him up close and personal on May 8 when he gives a special guest performance in New Jersey. Fans in Boston will be treated to a classic performance on Mother’s Day, May 10.
     DáVille is currently in the studios putting the final touches on the new album for VP Records, set for an early summer release!

With the release of Beenie Man's hit song Gimmi Gimmi (produced by Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor), the Grammy winning artist, and The King of Dancehall teams with acclaimed video director, Little X, who will be shooting the video for the song in Toronto, Canada on Tuesday April 21st, and Wednesday April 22nd.

"Little X and I go way back - we've been friends for years. I like his work, and he likes mine, so it's only natural he shoots the video for the song." Little X, has a catalogue of hit video's including Sean Paul's "Gimme The Light", Chris Rock's "No Sex In The Champagne Room" and Ushers smash hit single "Yeah." The video for Gimmi Gimmi will include a small feature with Canadian songstress Jemini. Jemini has been performing for 2 years, and has just released a single called "No Turning Back" which is enjoying international radio play.

On Beenie's last day in Toronto, he will make an appearance at an FC Soccer match pitting Toronto against Chivas USA. The Dancehall King will meet and greet with the teams players, and FC organizers before leaving Toronto on Thursday morning for a scheduled performance in Barbados on Sunday April 26th.

Beenie Man was in Toronto to perform for fans after being away for 2 years. Hosted by Knockout Knight Entertainment, Beenie thrilled Dancehall fans, and left everyone wanting more.

As Beenie Man's concert date draws closer, fans have gone into overdrive preparing for the Dancehall King's presence. Ticket sales have been swift, and community establishments assist in coordinating outfits to ensure fans look their best!

As a part of Beenie's time in Toronto, and in between his video shoot, fans will be Blessed with a special appearance by the King at Upscale Epiphany located at 4000 Steele's Avenue West on Saturday April 18th, as well as select locations along Toronto's famed Eglinton Ave. West, a.k.a. 'little Jamaica'. Sound System selectors will also be included as they will have an exclusive dubplate session prior to the King's performance on Sunday April 19th.

T.O.K TAKES CANADA

Super-group TOK is back in the US, following a series of successful, sold-out shows in Canada. All venues were full to capacity, with eager fans requesting that they return up north to do encore performances.

While in Canada Craigy T, Bay C, Flexx and Alex were invited to do a photoshoot with famed photographer Doro Saiz.

Now back in New York, the group will be busy with a series of meetings with VP Records to finalise details on the release of their new album.

Aptly titled "Our World", the album is scheduled for release in Japan on June 16, 2009. The Western Hemisphere on the other hand, can expect to get the opportunity to witness "Our World" by late summer.

For more information, check out T.O.K's new and improved Myspace page for new music and tour dates!

DANCEHALL STAR ASSASSIN RESPONDS TO

ABRUPT REMOVAL FROM STAGE DURING

RED STRIPE LIVE PERFORMANCE

FROM ASSASSIN, IN HIS OWN WORDS:

On Saturday March 28, 2009, my performance at the Red Stripe Live concert was ended prematurely and abruptly, as I was stripped of my microphone and escorted off stage. I have spent many years of hard work and sacrifice building my reputation and brand as an artist, with a great level of integrity and professionalism. Indeed, the decision to include me in the line-up of this particular event is testament to that. I therefore have a responsibility to my fans and the general public to explain exactly what took place.

Upon being booked for the event, the songs I would be performing in my set were submitted in their entirety (without edits) weeks in advance, as requested by the organizers of the event. I rehearsed the songs in their entirety, on two separate occasions, in the presence of representatives from Red Stripe. There was no written or verbal communication from Red Stripe indicating any disapproval of the planned set, nor any discomfort with any specific lyrics or song.  During my final rehearsal, I was merely asked to bear in mind the nature of the show, and upon arrival at the venue I was given a generic briefing by the promoters. At this point, there was still no indication from the promoters of any issue or objection to the planned performance.

 During my performance, I did not deviate in any way from the rehearsed set. I was therefore shocked when approximately eight minutes into the ten minutes I was allotted, I was forced to discontinue. I was subsequently accused of breaching company policy by using what the promoter labeled offensive and discriminatory lyrical content, specifically, the use of the word "fish" in the song titled "Pree This."

The promoter then demanded that I apologize to the audience, a demand to  which I did not comply. I am very disappointed by the unprofessional manner  in which the matter was handled. I am even more concerned about the potential damage that may be done to my reputation that I have worked so hard to achieve and maintain. 

My management has since been contacted by Red Stripe's Maxine Whittingham-Osbourne, who admitted it was miscommunication among Red Stripe representatives rather than any wrong doing on my part that resulted in this whole incident. She also stated that after reviewing the lyrics of the song, agreed I did not break any of Red Stripe's company codes. She apologized for failing to communicate with me prior to my performance that any lyrics were deemed questionable.

I still feel the need to take this opportunity to assure those who support my music that I am in no way at fault for Saturday night's unfortunate incident. I will continue to exercise discretion in my work, and I remain committed to the high level of integrity that has come to be expected of me.

3. Dancehall's Don Gargon Ninja Man who recently signed to Platinum Camp is scheduled to appear in court today (Tuesday April 7th) in relation to the death of 20 year-old Ricardo Johnson - Ninja Man will answer to charges of shooting with intent and conspiracy to commit murder.

Detectives of the St. Andrew South police have interrogated Ninja Man repeatedly in the presence of his lawyer Ms. Norma Linton - even though he has maintained his innocence, he was still charged after further investigation reveals that Ninja Man might be withholding important information that can be of help to the police investigation.

According to CCN, the incident took place on Tuesday March 17, 2009 at about 11:15 a.m. when three men drove up to Johnson's gate - he then got into an intense argument with the men who drove off but to later returned and sprayed Johnson's body with bullets. He was immediately rushed to the Kingston Public Hospital but failed to overcome his injuries.

AIDONIA CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES

Aidonia who recently celebrated his birthday has a lot more to be thankful for after he was cleared of all charges when he appeared before the Supreme Court in Downtown Kingston, yesterday morning.

The entertainer whose real name is Sheldon Lawrence was last year slapped with several charges ranging from conspiracy to shooting, illegal possession of firearm and shooting with intent stemming from an incident in the Shortwood Area in January 2008.

Valrie Nieta-Robertson the entertainer's legal counsel made application for the charges to be dismissed against her client after an alleged witness who was injured in the incident did not show to give his testimony and base on the lack of evidence on the part of the prosecution all charges were dropped and Resident Magistrate Williams advised Aidonia that he was free to go.

After the hearing a very jovial Aidonia said he was happy with the outcome and thanked everyone who had been supportive of him in his time of need.

"Mi just wah give Jah thanks we face trials everyday, because di case been going on for a year. Pon a level it mash up mi medz and di career likkle but  jah was walking with me.. mi definitely expected a not guilty verdict so now we free up again we can focus on more positivity.... no more unnecessary entourage and di bag a idle thing ..yuh nuh see mi get rid a dem a just growth we a focus pon now ...to do better because is all about di music and entertaining the fans". - He added.

Aidonia's charges stemmed from a shooting incident in January 2008 in the proximity of Wedcombe Avenue off Shortwood Road where several shots were fired and one man was injured. When the police arrived on the scene upon further investigation it was revealed that the deejay’s name was one of those being called as being involved.

 ALLIANCE UPDATE

The Alliance continues to bring Dancehall into the mainstream, placing artists on shows alongside major US acts.
Monday April 27 sees Mavado and Serani appearing at the UCF Arena in Orlando for DJ Prostyle's Birthday Event.
Mavado headlines alongside Soulja Boy who has two of the hottest songs on US radio right now - Kiss Me thru the Fone and Swag, and hardcore rapper Jadakiss, who just surprised everybody by selling 130,000 records in the first week of the release of his new album - the Last Kiss.
Serani, fellow producer/artist Ron Browz, Mims, Yung LA, OJ Da Juiceman and many more acts are on the bill, including Reggaeton star De La Ghetto, with whom Mavado has the hot collaboration "Come Out and See." With the video premiering recently on BET's 106 & Park, it will be the first time Mavado and De La Ghetto will perform the track live together.
Hosted by singer/reality TV star Ray J, its sure to be a movie on April 27 at Orlando's UCF Arena.
This upcoming weekend the Alliance will touch down in Antigua for an all-star event featuring Bounty Killer, Mavado, Bugle and Demarco, backed by the Anger Management band.

Hi everyone!

For this show we will bring some interviews to you every week! Listen out for the upcoming interviews with the best reggae and dancehall artistes! You can submit questions to the artistes and then listen out on the show for the answers! Make sure you post your question every week!

Upcoming interviews are

ETANA

VOICEMAIL

TOK

RDX

ROOTZ UNDERGROUND

KONSHENS

VYBZ KARTEL

and many more....i will keep you posted