fredag 30 januari 2009
Stop Order on 'Rampin Shop' - Ne-Yo's publishing company writes Kartel
The current version of Vybz Kartel and Spice's Rampin Shop has been ordered to be destroyed and pulled from all radio stations, television stations and the Internet by EMI Music Publishing. Plans are in motion for the song to be re-mixed and re-mastered so it can be played on air again.
When the STAR spoke to Vybz Kartel yesterday he explained that he had received an e-mail from EMI Music Publishing stating that Rampin Shop infringes on the copyright license of Miss Independent by Ne-Yo. Rampin Shop was released towards the end of 2008 and is currently on a remade version of the Miss Independent rhythm, the song while immensely popular in Jamaica has not been officially released to the International market. While Ne-Yo is officially signed to Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the copyright license for the composition of the Ne-Yo song is licensed by EMI Music Publishing for composers Shaffer Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen.
Kartel forwarded the e-mail from EMI to the STAR in which it stated, "'Ramping Shop' by Vybz Kartel and Spice infringes the copyright in 'Miss Independent' (Smith/Hermansen/Eriksen). Clearance of this use of 'Miss Independent' has not been sought or obtained and I am informed that clearance will not be forthcoming. Accordingly 'Ramping Shop' cannot be released or exploited in any way. Please confirm your acknowledgement and acceptance of this, and that you will arrange that (i) all recordings of the infringing track will be re-called and destroyed and that no further copies will be issued, and (ii) that the audio and/or video
will be taken down immediately from all Internet sites."
According to Kartel the current version of the song will not be used and to solve the problem a re-mix of the song is currently being done. He said, "the remix will sound like dancehall, just like what Ne-Yo's people did when they made Miss Independent ... Notnice and I will be doing the remix today (yesterday) so listen out for it by Friday when it is mixed and mastered."
Lutan Fyah drops 30 tracks
n the upper right hand corner of Lutan Fyah's seventh album there are a few numbers that tell the tale, in short, of the set entitled 'Africa'. It reads "2 CDs, 30 tracks, 4 #1 hits in Jamaica."
Those hits were presented at the end of the album's official launch at Weekenz, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, on Tuesday evening, when speech gave way to song. The large, enthusiastic gathering cheered for De La Vega, Juvenile, Mek It So Hard and Africa, Lutan Fyah, bouncing on his toes as he delivered. And he hailed some of his performing colleagues in the audience, including Queen Ifrica, Capleton, Natural Black and I-Octane, as the evening developed into a mini stage show.
Some of those guests were also featured on 'Africa'.
In a recorded interview shown before he performed, Lutan Fyah made it clear that he played an integral role in the creation of the double CD. He pointed out that "most of the songs on the album is really me produce them. Most of the producer is not a producer. Is up to the artiste to produce the music, so is a great achievement," he said.
Africa - bedrock of humanity
As for the title track, Lutan Fyah said it presents the continent as a woman and "Africa is the bedrock of humanity." Still, he said "most don't know the African self."
Guest speaker Mutabaruka said that he appreciated the name, as "we live in a society where it is all about guns and daggers."
"We give thanks to see a brethren come with an album named Africa in this bling time," Mutabaruka said. "Most people is Miami and New York them waan go. Them no waan go nowhere with so much bang-belly pickney and fly inna dem eye - that is what is projected."
Later in his address, Mutabaruka said that Lutan Fyah had decided to go against the tide. "we going to call an album 'Africa'. Nothing else. That is saying a lot."
He pointed out misconceptions of Africa and how 'forest' was used for places in Europe where there were lots of trees and 'jungle' was used for Africa, with images of having a picnic in the former and the latter, automatically a dangerous place.
He cautioned, though, that "a whole heap of the radio station them not going to play it. And I a tell the brethren don't pay nobody fe play yu album. No payola business to play good music in Jamaica."
There was applause from the gathering.
And Denise 'Isis' Miller, who hosted the launch, said "I find that Lutan Fyah is aware of what is happening, nationally and internationally and you can hold a decent conversation with him."
A 'spicy' year to come
Deejay Spice is moving forward musically in 2009 with more radio-friendly songs that show a slightly different side to the normally raunchy artiste.
The collaboration Rampin' Shop done with Vybz Kartel has recently propelled the deejay into the spotlight once more and Spice plans not to let the hype fade without making her mark.
Spice has also garnered four nominations at the upcoming Youth View Awards for best female artiste, fashion icon, young, hot and hype as well as best dancehall female artiste. According to Spice fans can expect the best for the new year, with more and more singles.
New songs
She said, "I have a new song out on Birch's rhythm called Make Di Money. I also have a single out on Notnice's new rhythm 'Story teller' called No Matter What People Say, that is a more singy-singy side of me where I'm telling my life story so that people will know the troubles I've been through."
Spice is also looking for a manager, as she has been managing her own career for the last five years and feels its time to step up in the game.
Rumours
Even though things have been looking up for the artiste, more rumours have been circulating. The most recent one is that Spice is now a member of the Vybz Kartel - led Portmore Empire. However, Spice dispelled the rumour saying, "I'm not an official member, as everybody knows I par with them and do a lot of voicing with them - that's all."
As for rumours that Spice and the father of her child are no longer together following reports that the two were going through problems, Spice told the STAR her family is 'perfect together' and that she and boyfriend Nicholas Lall are good.
VEGAS IS BACK! Singjay returns with positive image
"I am blessed, everyday of my life I am blessed, when I wake up in the morning and I lay my head to rest I am blessed" - I'm So Blessed by Vegas
Months after his self-imposed break from the music business the singjay known as Mr Vegas is back in the game, having re-invented himself.
Last September, Vegas, real name Clifford Smith, publicly announced that he would be leaving the entertainment industry after an active 12-year career. After claiming to be unhappy with the business and wanting to work at his own leisure, Vegas is now back with a new, positive image, which is reflected in his latest single I'm So Blessed. With a gospel-like chorus, the song reflects Vegas' re-emergence and new outlook on his musical path.
Music school
When the STAR spoke with the artiste yesterday, he said that he had spent his time away from the business in the studio, working on his latest, yet to be titled album. Vegas has also been busy improving his craft by attending a private music school, where he has been learning to play the keyboards and guitar. The singjay has also been working on his voice, with lessons from acclaimed voice trainer Georgia Schliefer. Vegas is also getting ready to shoot two music videos, one for his song I'm So Blessed.
"It's a whole different vibe, positive which is what I feel the music needs now," Vegas told The STAR.
"I took a break to take the pressure off myself, to be out there and to find a tune that will run di place. So I took my own time. at one point I wanted to just disappear and try surround myself with good music. I feel more complete now not just like a one day artiste."
While Vegas has changed to a more positive outlook when it comes to his music, he told the STAR that it didn't mean he wouldn't be performing some of his older songs, like Daggering.
"I'm not so righteous where I would try stop sing some of the songs that made me who I am, but I might not sing them as much. As someone who has been around music for 12 years, where there is so much negativity, I think my voice can make a huge difference, to show the young artistes that not everything has to be done the same way and that there are different things to talk about," Vegas said.
According to Vegas, persons can expect his new music to be more on the singing side, similar to love songs he has done in the past. As for upcoming shows, Vegas says he cancelled shows in Europe, but he is planning to re-schedule, after his album is complete.
tisdag 27 januari 2009
BET did not premier Mavado’s So Special video - censorship
We were as surprised as everyone at BET's decision not to follow through on their promise to premier the "So Special" video on yesterday's 106 & Park. Despite 106 & Park's presenters hyping the premier for several days, including showing clips from the video, a last minute intervention by someone in the legal department prevented the video from airing.
"The anticipation was very high for the BET premier," said Mavado's management team. "We weren't notified until late in the day that there was a last minute objection by one of the legals over there, who had a censorship issue. He objected to "excessive display of alcohol" and "careless use of women as writhing set dressings!" The video is now available to watch online so people can make up their own minds about that."
Mavado's management went on to say that when the video was first submitted to BET they flagged several issues and were sent 3 different edits before approval.
"The show's programmer had passed the video and had been running promos so she was livid at the decision," he continued. "It’s disappointing but all is not lost. If anything this may help publicise the video even more - Mavado can't seem to step without some form of controversy!"
måndag 26 januari 2009
söndag 25 januari 2009
Mavado goes to 106 & Park
Mavado's popularity will continue to rise in the United States with the BET world premiere of his So Special video.
The video, which is directed by Ras Kassa, will be shown for the first time this Monday on BET's 106 & Park. The video was done in December, with the final touches being done recently.
Mavado's manager, Julian Jones-Griffith, said it has always been their intention to get the video on the station.
In addition, he said the presenters of the show have been requesting the video for some time.
"The presenters on BET (106 & Park) have been shouting us and saying they want a video. They have been waiting for us to do it," Jones-Griffith told THE STAR.
"Mavado is very popular in the States and it's a chance for people to connect his face with his music."
Jones-Griffith said Mavado is 'glad and excited' about the world premiere on 106 & Park.
While it would be a good opportunity for Mavado to be on the show as the video is being presented, Jones-Griffith said it seems unlikely.
"With new artistes, they don't usually have you on the sofa so early," Jones-Griffith said.
So Special continues to gain on the Billboard Hot 100 Hip Hop and R&B chart alongside Serani's No Games.
Mavado's sophomore album is set to be released in March.
lördag 24 januari 2009
onsdag 21 januari 2009
tisdag 20 januari 2009
Dark Skinned Iraqis Are Proud To Be Black
"We The The Dark-Skinned People Feel Even Closer To The American People Because Obama Is One Of Us"
Vybz Kartel - Never Fuck Batty (New 2009)
NEW VYBZ KARTEL 2009 - NEVER SAY GOODBYE (RAW)
VYBZ KARTEL - MI BABY (NEW GYAL TUNE 2009)
tisdag 13 januari 2009
Macka to star in first ‘Collywood’ Flick
Macka Diamond is pulling out all stops as she lets her creativity flow for the benefit of her current fans and those she is yet to win with her upcoming role in an action packed Caribbean focused movie.
The chart topping DJ, who is in high demand globally, has opened up many new avenues for herself, starting with the launching of the book, “Bun Him”, which she authored; and now continuing with her major role in the film titled, “Paradise Redemption”.
Set to be shot in Antigua, the film is said to be filled with drama. Macka told The Star that “Paradise Redemption” is about her character, a middle aged woman, whose grown daughter is in the garrison. The daughter’s boyfriend is murdered and after getting involved herself, she also gets killed.
From there Macka’s character gets involved as she seeks revenge. In doing so, the DJ said, she’ll be getting down and dirty, pulling off some serious matrix stunts that even involve riding bikes. “It’s gonna be crazy,” she is reported as saying.
No stranger to the film set, Macka has held starring roles in the Jamaican television soap opera, “Royal Palm Estate,” so she is seasoned and ready. However, as this is her first major motion picture role, she has admitted that there are a few butterflies in her system, but that will surely pass. Acting was Macka’s forte while still a student and she is certainly dramatic in all her appearances as a prominent and respected DJ.
Filming will start on January 17th and Macka has a bit of studio work to complete before leaving for Antigua.
Set to be included in what is planned as an inaugural production of a possible Caribbean series that will ‘resemble’ the Nollywood or Bollywood films – from Nigeria and India, Macka is confident that this is the start of something big. The DJ is sure that she will go on to star in other films in the future; and is thrilled to be a part of what could very well be the beginning of ‘Collywood’ films – from the Caribbean.
Yardflex would like to wish Macka Diamond all the best on her new venture and a belated Happy Birthday.
måndag 12 januari 2009
söndag 11 januari 2009
lördag 10 januari 2009
Turbulence och Cocoa Tea till Sverige!
Den 6 Februari skulle Bob Marley fyllt 64 år. Det firas med en glad födelsedagskonsert på Energikällan i Tyresö, Stockholm. Det är då Sverigepremiär för en av Jamaicas mest respekterade reggaesångare/dancehall deejay Cocoa Tea. Med honom följer Turbulence & Step by Step Band från Kingston. Governor Andy vänder plattor och ser till att välja Bob’s allra bästa låtar.
BOB MARLEY CELEBRATION PARTY
FREDAG 6/2 19.00 - 03.00
ENERGIKÄLLAN TYRESÖ
Solkraftvägen 23
PRIS: 180 sek
fredag 9 januari 2009
Vybz Kartel million by a morning takes number 1 spot
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 02 08 Million By A Mawning-Vybz Kartel-Don Corleon (1wk@#1) U-1
02 01 12 Sweep-Elephant Man-Scatta Productions/Kings of Kings (3wks@#1) D-1
03 03 20 Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records NM
04 05 17 Burnin, Burnin- Miss Triniti feat. Beenie Man-Unseen Lab U-1
05 07 05 Weh Dem A Go-Vybz Kartel feat. Jahvinchi-Big Ship U-2
06 04 15 No Games-Serani- TJ Records(pp#2) D-2
07 06 26 More Money-Harry Toddler-Downsound Records(3wks@#1) D-1
08 09 10 Yuh Know Fi Wine-Beenie Man- 357 Records U-1
09 11 14 Ghetto Prayer – Shane-O-Jam II U-2
10 08 23 I'm So Special-Mavado-TJ Records (4wks@#1) D-2
11 12 16 Move-KK Alese- Ruby Sarah Music (pp#12) U-1
12 10 24 Trailer Load of Money-Vybz Kartel- Adidjaheim Records/ Chimney Records (2wks@#1) D-2
13 15 03 Time To Shine-Laden-Big Ship U-2
14 16 04 Flying Dagger (100 Stab)- Idonia- Equinoxx U-2
15 17 03 Dip Again- Elephant Man feat. Ding Dong – Big Ship U-2
16 13 09 Daggering - RDX-Apt 19 (pp#13) D-3
17 18 03 No Chorus (Real Killer)-Mavado-Big Ship U-1
18 14 06 Mama Hungry-Serani-Daseca (pp#14) D-4
19 - New Romping Shop-Vybz Kartel feat Spice-Adidjaheim Records/NotNice
20 - New I’m So Blessed - Mavado – Big Ship
Mavado burning up the states with ‘special’ appearances
Wyclef Jean’s sister, Melky Jean got married this past weekend in South Florida and Mavado was a guest of the bride and groom.
Melky and her husband, Supreme planned an amazingly lavish wedding a luxurious resort and one of the bride’s special wishes was for Mavado to attend.
Melky, who is a Grammy nominated songwriter, considers Mavado as her favorite artist. The ‘Gully God’ has also been a friend of Wyclef’s for some time now. They have collaborated on recordings in the past and plan on continuing to do so.
From the wedding Mavado went on to rock the cities of Orlando and Tampa with two sold out performances.
This year has started off with a bang for Mavado whose sophomore album titled, “Mr Brooks - a Better Tomorrow”, will be on shelves next month.
With BET’s 106 & Park set to jam the premiere of the “So Special” video; and his many promotional appearances, Mavado is definitely in line for greater things this in 2009.
torsdag 8 januari 2009
Vybz Kartel gets four HYPE TV nominations
HYPE TV MUSIC AWARDS FOR 2008
SONG OF THE YEAR
FALLEN SOLDIER- DEMARCO
CLICK MY FINGER- ERUP
WINE GAL – BEENIE MAN
PON DE EDGE- BUSY SIGNAL
ON THE ROCK - MAVADO
SO SPECIAL - MAVADO
GULLY CREEPER - ELEPHANT MAN
WINNER- KONSHENS
TRAILER LOAD A MONEY – VYBZ KARTEL
JUST AS I AM –L.U.S.T
BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
DOH- SERANI &BUGLE
THE MISSION – DAMIAN & STEPHEN MARLEY
BONAFIDE GIRL – SHAGGY & RIK ROK
WEH DEM A GO – VYBZ KARTEL & JAHVINCI
BURNIN, BURNIN – MS. TRINITI & BEENIE MAN
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
BEENIE MAN
MAVADO
ELEPHANT MAN
VYBZ KARTEL
BUSY SIGNAL
L.U.S.T
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
KONSHENS
FLIPPA MAFIA
BLACK RHYNO
CHARLY BLACKS
PAMPUTTAE
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
STEPHEN MCGREGOR/BIG SHIP
DONOVAN BENNETT/ DON CORLEON
STEVE LOCKE/TRUCK BACK
LINTON WHITE/TJ RECORDS
SEAN REID/SEANIZZLE
GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
LUST
MORGAN HERITAGE
DAMIAN &STEPHEN MARLEY
RDX
MALE SINGJAY OF THE YEAR
MAVADO
DEMARCO
BUGLE
SERANI
MR. VEGAS
MALE DEEJAY OF THE YEAR
BEENIE MAN
VYBZ KARTEL
BUSY SIGNAL
MAVADO
ERUP
ELEPHANT MAN
FEMALE SINGER OF THE YEAR
ETANA
CECILE
ALAINE
MS. TRINITI
MALE SINGER OF THE YEAR
TERRY LINEN
TARRUS RILEY
GEORGE NOOKS
COCO TEA
BERES HAMMOND
FEMALE DEEJAY OF THE YEAR
LADY SAW
SPICE
QUEEN IFRICA
D’ANGEL
STACIOUS
Also fans can vote for their favorite Dancehall/Reggae nominees for the Hype TV awards for 2008.Click on this website and start voting now, www.dancehallreggaeweseh.com. Voting ends on February 14th, 2009.
Deejay Kapri calls Kipo a 'coward'
Deejay Kapri, while congratulating Kip Rich on his fine Sting performance where he dismantled the Monster Hemp Higher, believes that Kipo could not stand up to a lyrical confrontation with him.
"I applaud him for his performance but a man is easy to shine among reflectors, but him caan shine against the light, which is me. Mi waan know wah him a deal wid because him never answer me, him not even foul me up fi open up the people dem ears, wah Lip-rich ah deal wid?" he said.
"Yet still him tek on the Monster Hemp Higher...everybody know dem a flosser, dem not lyrically inclined to war. I want to know where he is because him ah celebrate him victory yet still he is afraid to face me. If him call him owna name and mek it all sound like Kapri, mi ah go murder him lyrically," he boasted.
He has a new song that he is ready to unleash to the world which declares:
Yu and 19 man ah step plus him bredda that a 20 fag
Yu ah search fi me like mi hard fi find
After yu go trick Jamworld wid yu bomboc---t nursery rhyme
Him ah hype up hype up
Say me call him name fi get a write up
But mi a pree him from the day him say mi caan buss
But how a coward fi a call a man a coward
When mi dun hear say Ele say yu a bowas
You can listen to his music at myspace.com/kaprimusic
onsdag 7 januari 2009
Dancer 'Ice' to go out in 'Brite Lites' - Celebrity funeral home to provide glitzy send-off
The funeral for popular dancer David Alexander Smith, aka Ice, will be held on Saturday, January 31, at the Our Lady of the Angels church on Molynes Road, St Andrew.
Ice was gunned down in the early hours of Boxing Day, December 26, 2008 along Newark Avenue, Kingston 11.
According to a report in the STAR, the St Andrew Central police said Ice was shot and killed moments after exiting a bar where he had gone to purchase a pack of cigarettes. Further reports are that the vehicle in which he was travelling, a Mitsubishi Lancer, was also stolen.
Ice's sister, Natalie 'Pinky' Smith, says the funeral will be open to the public and will have all the 'fandangles' courtesy of Brite Lite Funeral Services.
She tells the STAR, "It will have the whole fandangles, the glass casket right through, the glass chariot, the limousine, the banner - the whole works."
According to Pinky, Ice's family is back to life as normal weeks after his death and is doing their best to 'hang on'.
As to whether Ice's former fellow dancers will be giving a special tribute to the fallen dancer, Pinky says she is unsure. She says she is not familiar with the popular dancers to make the arrangements.
'Nine night'
A 'nine night' for Ice will be held at his home on Zinnia Avenue on Friday, January 30, while an unofficial nine night was already held on January 4, on the Black Roses corner in Arnett Gardens.
Ice was a long-time member of the Black Roses crew, formerly led by William 'Willie' Haggart. Gerald 'Bogle' Levy, popular dancer, was also a member of the crew. Both men were shot dead in separate incidents.
Ice created the popular dance, 'Gully Creepa'. The dance brought attention to the dancer, especially after Jamaican athlete and world record-holder Usain Bolt performed the move after winning the 100-metre event at the 2008 Olympics in China, last August.
Vybz Kartel unleashes 'Sting' on Antigua
Vybz Kartel gave a workmanlike performance at Sting Antigua, held last Saturday, at the popular Millers by the Sea.
Kartel was the Last Man Standing. The final act for the night, 'Addi the Teacha,' as he is called by his peers, was in concert.
He had the patrons in a frenzy, rolling out a barrage of hit songs from his lyrical arsenal including Life Sweet, Picture This, Trailer Load A Money, Beyonce Wine, Tek, Wine Up and Wine Pan You.
A favourite in Antigua
His Rampin' Shop collaboration with Spice got three encores. The Antiguans loved Kartel and the song that was recorded immediately after the clash with Mavado is already a favourite in Antigua.
Spice, the lone female on the bill, gave a commanding performance. The raunchy, entertainer performed Fight Ova Man,along with other songs. She also invited a male patron on stage to do the 'Sky Daggaring' which got thunderous applause.
"Antigua a my place. Anytime I perform here the audience always want more, the man them love me and the woman them scream fi mi," noted Spice.
Love mi vibes
Egg Nog, who sang and danced, got three encores. "The Antiguans love mi vibes. I was surprised to know that they know my song Party Time Again. Antigua mi ready again, it's was all about the party," said Egg Nog.
Shano O had Lightning Flash in the venue, the people showed a lot love for his Ghetto Prayer and Crab Inna Barrel.
"Anytime I perform here the audience just show me a lot of love and mi give thanks fi that," he said.
Flippa Mafia, flossing Dem Yah and Dem Yah did the usual throwing of money (three times) and spraying into champagne in the audience and got a good response.
Sting Antigua was promoted by R Five Entertainment.
Nuffy wants public apology from Mavado
Popular MC Nuffy says he wants a public apology from dancehall artiste Mavado.
The MC is upset, claiming that Mavado wrongfully accused him of bias on CVM TV's On Stage which was aired on January 3.
This followed the highly publicised lyrical clash between Mavado and Vybz Kartel at Sting, which was held on December 26 at Jamworld Entertainment Centre, Portmore.
"I heard Mavado saying that me and Vybz Kartel set him up (at Sting). Him seh me Nuffy call him on 15 minutes before him even reach the venue. Me woulda like fi know weh him get dat argument from," Nuffy told The STAR.
"Mi need a public apology from Mavado. And, if him don't do it mi know seh him have something against me."
Is fi him problem
As one of the hosts of the event, Nuffy said he was simply working off the instructions given by the stage manager.
"Mi nuh deh pon no man side, mi a nuh Alliance, me a nuh (Portmore) Empire. Him need fi go sort out him thing wid him and Vybz Kartel. Is not my problem, is fi him problem," Nuffy said.
The STAR tried to contact Mavado for a comment several times yesterday but was unsuccessful.
However, his manager Julian-Jones-Griffith said he was unaware of the accusations.
No man draw mi inna dem thing
But MC Nuffy is concerned about his safety.
"Mi nuh want no man draw mi inna dem thing. Mi feel cut up over it 'cause Mavado have him fans and I am a public figure. A serious thing 'cause mi can deh a road and people see mi and seh Nuffy a try disrespect the gully gaad (in reference to Mavado)," Nuffy told The STAR.
While that is the case, Jones-Griffith said Nuffy has nothing to worry about.
"Nobody nah do Nuffy nutten man. Ah him a prolong it now and fi bring it back inna di media. And it's time everybody moved on from Sting, a last year thing dat," Jones-Griffith told The STAR.
"We and Nuffy a fren, a wi brethren. A Bounty (Killer) buss Nuffy. Mavado been telling his fans not to follow-up the clashing thing in the streets."
Kip Rich sums up his view on Monster Empire in new track ”Coward”
“Coward” is the latest release from Kip Rich who tore up the STING stage by putting some serious dents in the Monster Empire’s flow.
It has been an ongoing battle of the words spilling over from 2008, between Monster Empire – known also as Ghost, Roundhead and General B and the verbally slamming Kip Rich.
Releases from Kip Rich like: “Dem Caan Cow Wi” was salting up Monster Empire’s wounds in preparation for the STING blasting. To the disappointment of many, Monster Empire did not rise to the challenge that the tens of thousands were expecting at STING. They did not come out to clash Kip Rich.
“Coward” is how Kip Rich is calling it now with the track that refers to the former Monster Shock as, “Three duppy ah Jamworld…:”
Taking the lyrical feud into the New Year, “Coward” can be heard on several music programmes
Was Serani Set Up in St Croix?
With no confirmation forthcoming so far from authorities in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, the dancehall community has been anxious about the reported robbery at gunpoint suffered by multi-talented Serani of DASECA Productions while in that island.
The man who has helped hone the skills of many popular dancehall superstars and cranked out solid hits including ones of his own, appeared in St Croix on Saturday night, after having performed in Guyana last week, it was reported.
Following his performance, described by a Star forum blogger as “much to be desired, because the extremely popular singer is said to have performed for only a short time,” he was taken to his hotel and dropped off along with his road manager.
It was reported that there just happened to be a set of robbers on the scene as the two alighted from their ride, who held up both parties at gunpoint, led them to their room and ordered them to lay face down, before robbing them. The coincidence in terms of the perfect timing of these Virgin Island robbers and their ‘perfect’ victims – who just got paid a tidy sum for performing, is leaving a sour taste in all forward thinkers’ mouths.
While no statements have yet been released from DASECA Productions, it has been reported that Serani and his road manager were also relieved of payment secured from the show held the previous night in St. Thomas as well money collected in Guyana. They also were allegedly robbed of some very costly jewelry.
Serani robbed at gunpoint
Craig from DASECA confirmed that Jamaican artiste Serani and his manager had been robbed at gunpoint in St.Croix over the weekend, and that the singer, whose No Games is doing well on the Billboard chart, would be returning to the island today.
"We believe that the promoter set them up. They were robbed inside the hotel while they were on their way to their rooms. They were held at gunpoint and robbed, everything gone, the money from the show the night before in St. Thomas and the show before that in Guyana, everything gone," Craig told a one876entertainment.com reporter a short while ago.
"I am going to pick them up at the airport today, and then I will know more."
Serani has had a remarkable 2008, scoring several hits, Doh, a combination with Bugle and the aforementioned No Games.
Vybz Kartel dominates charts...celebrates birthday today
Vybz Kartel has three songs in the top ten of the Jamaica Music Countdown charts, with his big Don Corleone hit Million By a Morning, poised at #2, ready to grab the pole position next week.
The deejay's dominance is also evident on the RE TV dancehall charts where he has no fewer than four songs on the chart. The Portmore Empire leader's super-popular Ramping Shop jumping to #18 on the charts while other hits such as Life Sweet hovers at #12 and the aggressive Weh Dem a Go featuring JahVinchi at #13. The deejay's Million By a Morning is placed the highest at #2 on the charts.
Vybz Kartel recently performed at Anthony B's Family Fun Day and at Sav Impact in Savanna La Mar on New Year's Day. The deejay celebrates his birthday today. He is nominated twice in this years Youth View awards in the categories of Favorite Male Dancehall Artiste and Favorite Local Male Artiste of the Year.
tisdag 6 januari 2009
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