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Wandsworth Prison Guard Full Video

2024-07-08T08:35:00.000-07:00

Wandsworth Prison Guard Full Video

CP PEDRO Summer Hit Entitled "Bad" Out Now!!!

2022-07-08T08:52:00.001-07:00

CP PEDRO Summer Hit Entitled "Bad"

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Shenseea Makes Debut At Billboard Music Awards — See Photos

2022-05-16T15:32:00.004-07:00

Shenseea Makes Debut At Billboard Music Awards — See Photos

It was a weekend of firsts for Jamaica’s Trending Gyal Shenseea, who made her debut at the Billboard MusicCon 1 Day Concert on Saturday—before tapping into her versatility and becoming an award presenter at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night.

The 25-year-old, who was clearly prepared for her speech, presented the Pepsi Mic Drop Award to Glass Animals for their chart-topping Billboard hit, Heat Waves.

Clad in a long, brown fur dress accentuated with green, red, pink, and white coupled with two thigh-high splits, the Blessed singer greeted the packed audience in her native tongue.

“First I gotta give a shout-out to my country Jamaica real quick, Billboard Wah Gwan,” she beamed.

She gave the audience a rundown on the origin of the Pepsi Mic Drop, as well as Glass Animal’s incredible success on the Billboard Charts, courtesy of their award-winning track. Heat Wave ascended to No. 1 on the Charts on March 12 this year, after gaining a spot on it for the first time on January 16, 2021. Taking 59 weeks to achieve this feat, Heat Wave’s climb was ‘the longest, continuous rise in history to get to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts.’

The Blessed singer’s guest of honor and date for the Awards was her six-year-old son Rajeiro Lee. The only child perfectly complemented his rising star mother in a pair of gold and black pants, black jacket and shirt and a black bow tie with dark shades—perhaps to shield from the scores of flashing cameras on the red carpet.

During her interview with Billboard on the Red Carpet, Shenseea admitted to being a nervous wreck ahead of her presentation.

She also touched on the conceptualization for the official music video of the controversial single, Lick, which featured American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Shenseea said she put on her co-director’s hat, to come up with ways to make her collaborator feel confident in the video. “I originally said I want Megan to feel comfortable in this video, so I helped to co-direct it,” she explained. “I said I wanted to play on her body…you know I’m tiny tiny and she’s much bigger than I am, so I said I want her to feel so comfortable with her size. I actually put myself in a giant like how people would portray her…the roles just switched sometimes.”

The interviewer also asked Shenseea about her pending projects with rapper Diddy, who was also at Sunday’s awards and spotted in a photo alongside the Jamaican star.

“We’re working on something. I mean, I’m a person who likes to show my work instead of just talking about it. So, you just have to stay tuned, to be honest,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Run Run singer served up a spicy performance on Saturday at MusicOne, as one of the two headlining acts—the other being Brazilian singer Anitta.

ShenYeng, along with her backup dancers all dressed in red, put on a crowd rocking show. She rendered singles from her debut album Alpha, including R U That and Deserve It.

In the highly interactive set, the Jamaican entertainer, in her usual fashion, invited patrons on stage to dance with her.

After this weekend, Shenseea has scored major points, both in fashion and her ability to work the stage (in performing and award presenting) based on remarks by social media users.

Local fashion designer Neko “Bootleg Rocstar” Kelly gave her her flowers. “Shenseea is not only gonna be a global music star but a fashion force if she keeps improving the fromula✨” he tweeted.

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Heaven's Gate by CP PEDRO Out On Now

2022-03-15T03:18:00.001-07:00

Heaven's Gate

Out On YouTube 18th March

Everywhere else 01/04/2022

Freak Type by CP PEDRO Out Now!!!

2022-01-29T15:07:00.042-08:00

Hot new single by CP PEDRO entitled "Freak Type" Out Now on all digital platforms.

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Hot new single by Khing JDM Z1st 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

2021-11-21T17:30:00.005-08:00

Hot new single by Khing JDM Z1st

Hot new single by Khing JDM Z1st called: "Slam" is out now on the Gyalgame Riddim.

Slam is sure to keep you warm through the winter months.

Khing JDM Z1st is also set and ready to release a few more songs in the new year so stay tuned. Khing is definitely one to look out for in 2022

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZfErLFK7yxp2e8TeDclwi?si=aieSlUEWQVu7FSRm07KoZw&utm_source=copy-link

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CP PEDRO - Loyalty

2021-11-12T08:08:00.004-08:00

CP PEDRO - Loyalty

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Artist: CP PEDRO

Song Title: Loyalty

Label: CP1 Records

Released Date: 19 Nov 2021

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Madd One, Squash - Protected [Official Video Out Now!!!]

2021-09-28T23:09:00.002-07:00

Madd One, Squash - Protected

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Madd One - No Gravity | Hot New Music Release 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

2021-08-22T10:56:00.005-07:00

Madd One - No Gravity

Courtesy of: Music Production

Six artists "Madd One" recently release his debut EP "No Gravity" Featuring the great Delly Ranks and Squash. The EP consist of 10 songs.

Available on all digital platforms.

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Dancehall Superstar @vybzkartel Interview from Prison With @lisaevers @fox5ny

2021-08-19T03:29:00.002-07:00

Dancehall Superstar @vybzkartel Interview from Prison With @lisaevers @fox5ny

CP PEDRO - Faith Move Mountains

2021-05-05T23:34:00.007-07:00

New Music Alert!!!

CP PEDRO - Faith Move Mountains

Official Audio for CP PEDRO performing “Faith Move Mountains” 2021 CP1 Records Produced by CP1 Records ©℗ 2020 Distributed by CP1 Records Stream/Download: https://ditto.fm/faith-move-mountains FOLLOW CP PEDRO: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cppedro/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppedro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamcppedro

Alkaline’s “Top Prize” Album Tops Streaming Charts Ahead Of Release

2021-05-04T03:15:00.005-07:00

Alkaline’s “Top Prize” Album Tops Streaming Charts Ahead Of Release

Alkaline says his sophomore album shows growth and experience as the body of work making its presence felt on international charts ahead of its release.

With several weeks to go before the release of his second studio album, Alkaline is already dominating the charts. His album Top Prize is the #1 pre-ordered album on all major streaming platforms, including Amazon and iTunes. Alkaline’s fans have been showing up for the artiste as they await the May 14 release of the album.

As of the time of this publication, the album was #1 in pre-orders internationally and for the Reggae charts on Amazon. Sales have also landed “Top Prize” in the best selling charts in Amazon’s Caribbean category.

On the iTunes platform, “Top Prize” secured the top prize, peaking at number 1 on the US Reggae Album chart. It also peaked at the #2 spot on the global all genres chart before falling into #4 for worldwide pre-order sales.

This is a big deal for the Vendetta artiste, who recently secured his place in history when he became the first Jamaican and Caribbean artiste to perform on streaming service Audiomack’s Acoustic, visual series. Alkaline performed the song “Cree,” which is one of the 14 tracks to be featured on his upcoming album.

The performance, which is featured on Audiomack’s YouTube channel, is #6 on Trending in Jamaica and has more than 238,000 views.

In another history-making move, the “Ocean Wave” singer also became the face of Spotify’s first Caribbean-focused playlist. The “Back A Yard” playlist was released following Spotify’s major expansion into 83 additional countries.

In addition to the track titled “Top Prize,” Alkaline’s album will feature works such as “Medicine,” “Payroll,” “Ocean Wave,” “More Life,” “Hostage,” and “Cree.” Fans are already debating and forecasting which track will be their favorite.

“Top Prize,” the single, has already been making waves of its own, amassing millions of streams across multiple platforms. The song has over 2.5 million views on YouTube alone.

Alkaline’s PR rep, Shuzzr, told Urban Islandz, “The level of artistry, growth and dominance Alkaline has demonstrated over the years is incomparable. As an independent artist he continues to break barriers globally and expand the genre’s footprint in mainstream and new media markets; in the coming weeks he will give fans a ‘soulful jam’ of tracks. Our client’s product and approach is meticulous and the results can be seen from the respect and support he receives from his fans worldwide.”

Shuzzr added, “The level of artistry, growth and dominance Alkaline has demonstrated over the years is incomparable.”

Alkaline says that the project is a reflection of his growth and experience after being in the music industry for a decade. “This album is timely as with my experiences, the lessons learned and growth overtime, it is only fair that I bring everything full circle,” Alkaline told us. “All the Detta fans who have been a part of the movement from day one will appreciate it and even those who have just come to realize the fact will enjoy it… It bad! Lol.”

Alkaline’s debut album “New Level Unlocked” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Reggae chart in 2016. It also spent 18 consecutive weeks on the chart. With fans already showing heavy support for “Top Prize,” it will be interesting to see how it truly compares in the coming weeks.

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Boom Boom Says Skillibeng Now The Top Dancehall Artist But Lacks Versatility

2021-05-04T00:05:00.022-07:00

Boom Boom Says Skillibeng Now The Top Dancehall Artist But Lacks Versatility

Skillibeng has, no doubt, continued to aim high and make moves in the entertainment industry. But talks about the artiste’s declining song quality are once again popping up.

Veteran selector Boom Boom recently expressed that while he believes Skillibeng is the “big name in Jamaica right now,” the deejay should steer clear of the same flows he has been using repetitively on many of his songs.

The “Billboard Selector” made an appearance on TVJ’s Entertainment Report, which took place on Friday (April 30).

Boom Boom, whose real name is Marlon Wizard, also recommended that the “Crocodile Teeth” deejay also reduce the number of tracks he has been releasing progressively.

“Me caan hide him glory. A Skilli a the man right now,” Boom Boom said. But when E.R. host Anthony Miller asked if he believed all his songs were making sense, the selector responded, “Him have couple song weh him release, me see the people them start bash it, say a nursery rhyme, him need fi do better.”

The Alliance selector said he agreed with the criticisms but still could not deny that Skillibeng is “the man” at the moment, as the young deejay has been releasing songs that have hit international markets, specifically, his single “Crocodile Teeth.”

But, with the criticisms, Boom Boom was perhaps referring to Skillibeng’s recent single “Yo,” which had received a number of negative comments, critiques, and jeers upon its release.

Boom agreed with Miller that his “failed” songs were due to the fact that the artiste had been releasing too many songs at one point. Notably, other artists such as Vybz Kartel are known for his hurried song-releasing streak without being an epic fail. But, Boom Boom argued that Skillibeng should not be compared to an artiste like Vybz Kartel, who has been in the industry for a while and has established himself as one of Jamaica’s prolific artists.

“No. Kartel will always be Kartel. Kartel inna a class himself. A di teacher dat,” he declared.

The Esyde artiste has been under scrutiny for some time, as some fans had expressed concern that his new music releases were not as good as previous songs.

While it is well known that the 24-year-old deejay is immensely talented, some fans have been speculating that he may not be taking his music very seriously.

However, the “Coke” deejay has a bright future ahead, and fans are hoping that he will use his talent to the best of his ability to make the best of opportunities to come.

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Jada Kingdom Finds A Way To Drop New Music Amid Lawsuit

2021-05-04T00:01:00.001-07:00

Jada Kingdom Finds A Way To Drop New Music Amid Lawsuit

When you can’t beat them, join them. It seems dancehall singjay Jada Kingdom has decided to follow this old adage in hopes of getting away from her current record label. She’s reportedly found a loophole that she believes will help her to start back releasing new music as she continues to battle against her former manager.

Earlier this year, in February, she opened up about some of the obstacles she was facing. She also let fans know that she wouldn’t be releasing music anytime soon, mostly because of what she called “industry politics” and a lack of management.

The “Green Dreams” singer has somehow found a way to put out new music. She elatedly shared the news with her followers on Instagram yesterday (May 3).
“Since I can’t release any new music yet, mi aguh remix some of my fav songs right now,” she wrote in an Instagram Story. “Let’s go crazy!” she added. She also revealed what the first remix would be.

Jada shared that the first remix, due any day now, will be “D’yani’s Feelings,”. As with most loopholes, there’s a catch. “The artist of the original song will be uploading my remix,” Jada Kingdom said, before adding “YOUTUBE ONLY. Badmind yuh cyah stop mi!!!”

Jada Kingdom received a lot of media attention recently, mostly because of an ongoing legal battle with her former management team, Pop Style. She was with the company for the last four years. Even though it’s not clear when they became angry with each other, the company has already filed a defamation lawsuit against the artist. The lawsuit, which was filed last month, claims that she allegedly made libelous remarks about them during an Instagram Live video.

During that Live, Jada shared her excitement about having found a new management team.

“Mi excited fi see how everything a go turn out. Mi cya wait fi drop new music,” she said. “Mi waiting, just ready fi go crazy as I should have been doing from day f**king one… There’s just so much sh*t and how mi get by is creating music, laughing, see the good inna everything regardless. Everything a go work out,” she continued.

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Safaree and Erica Mena Confirms Pregnancy With Baby Number 2

2021-05-03T23:49:00.002-07:00

Safaree and Erica Mena Confirms Pregnancy With Baby Number 2

Reality stars Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels are making a new addition to their family.

The couple announced on Instagram today (May 3) that they are expecting their second child. Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels have been married since October 2019 and share a one-year-old daughter named Safire. Erica also has another child, a son who is 14 years old, from a previous relationship.

The couple announced the big news by way of a maternity photoshoot posted on social media. The shot, which was first posted on Erica’s page, shows the couple standing on stacks of $100 bills, and it was captioned, “More Life??? Who wants that perfect love story anyway.” She is obviously alluding to their dramatic and rocky marriage.

Safaree later posted the same image on his Instagram page, along with the caption, “Safire got a new sibling New baby who dis ?? #2under2 time to
get neutered now I need a chef and a nanny.”

He also commented on his wife’s post, saying, “You know people slow and they not gonna realize this is new from last week right #2.” His wife responded laughing, “I’m really cracking up at these comments.”

Erica and Safaree have had a rough marriage, as referenced in Erica’s Instagram post about them not having a perfect relationship. Earlier this year, Safaree hinted that the couple might be getting a divorce.

In a Twitter post that he later deleted, Safaree wrote, “I mean this from the bottom of my heart getting married was 1 of my BIGGEST mistakes and it will never happen again. I’m walking away before I End up in jail over some dumb shit. Nobody is worth my freedom!!!”

It wasn’t long before Mena responded, airing out the couple’s issues. She tweeted, “Since you always run to social media like a little girl I might as well join in. I absolutely agree with you on this. You are the most selfish, vain and inconsiderate person. And not just with me but your only daughter!”

This back and forth took place in February. Judging from the size of Mena’s blossoming belly, she would have already been pregnant at the time. It’s safe to say that the couple has reconciled, and divorce is off the table for now.

Erica Mena addresses some of the criticism on Instagram saying, “Marriage – It’s not easy at all. But having a family of your very own makes up for it all. God I thank you for the protection and all the consistent blessings. I been through way to much to not be as grateful as I truly am.”

Fans and celebrities alike have flocked to the couple’s Instagram pages to congratulate them on the new addition to their family. Among the celebrities who have commented are Ty Young, Fabolous, Yandy Smith, and Sky from Black Ink Crew.

Congratulations to the happy couple on baby number two.

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Gyptian’s 2010 Hit ‘Hold You’ Attracts Weird TikTok Challenge

2021-05-03T23:00:00.001-07:00

Gyptian’s 2010 Hit ‘Hold You’ Attracts Weird TikTok Challenge

Reggae singer Gyptian and his 2010 hit song Hold You are the subject of an incredibly weird TikTok challenge. There is no telling how the challenge came about but many are speculating that it was evidently triggered by misinformed Gen-Z’ers, who have no idea what the lyrics mean or represent.

This is especially apparent on one clip that’s been circulating on social media, which captures a young female crying and poorly lip-synching to Gyptian’s gold-selling record with the caption, “This song made me cry” written over the display.

The weird trend was brought to the more mature public on Instagram and Twitter by many, including record company, VP Records, who produced the song. They asked, “Why are people crying to Gyptian “Hold Yuh”?

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The comments that followed had a confused set of folks questioning the authenticity of the video, “a real this thing? Lol” and expressing how utterly silly the challenge was, “Dumbest shxt ever…,” “A pure foolishness!” and “Dumb stupid axx nxgga! Gyptian made him cry?”

While others expressed feeling that it was downright awkward, “This is making me very uncomfortable

.”

“Thats TIkTOK 4 ya a whole nother world going on over there

,” another added.

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The Roots Reggae crooner hasn’t responded to the strange association that Gen Z has made with his hit track.

Several of his fans have tried to explain that his song isn’t a sorrowing tune. However, without knowing what the lyrics say, the piano-supported riddim could have probably been mistaken for melancholic tones.

Twitter user Mel B wrote, “Hahahahhaa Gyptian wanted us to have sex not cry. Don’t ruin a classic song PLEASE!”

Gyptian released Hold You in the summer of 2010 to much fanfare. The song peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and number 69 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was later remixed by American rap queen Nicki Minaj.

Hold You was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA after achieving sales of 500,000 and certified Platinum in the United Kingdom by the BPI after achieving sales of 600,000.

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DHQ Carlene Celebrates 48th Birthday

2021-05-03T21:30:00.000-07:00

DHQ Carlene Celebrates 48th Birthday

Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith celebrated her birthday over the weekend.

Smith, who turned 48-years-old on Saturday (May 1) was treated to a surprise birthday dinner organized by her daughter Crystal Davis.

The former DHQ shared videos from her special day on her Instagram noting that she was surprised by her daughter’s kind gesture adding that she had only anticipated simply getting Chinese take out.

“Thank you my beautiful daughter @crystal.cd for an awesome date. My surprise dinner was fantastic and way more than I expected,” said Smith on her Instagram feed as she shared video footage from the festivities

“Thought you were just going to order Chinese food and give me in the container,” she added.

Smith was flooded with birthday wishes by members of the entertainment fraternity, with the likes of Macka Diamond, Tifa, Dalton Harris and deejay Sparks using the social media platform to say happy birthday to the woman known for popularizing the butterfly dance.

Even Smith’s former flame and father of her daughter, Beenie Man, took to the platform to add his voice to the many who wished her a happy birthday.

“Sending Earthday blessings to the mother of my beautiful daughter Crystal Davis, Dancehall Queen Carlene. Blessings & love,” wrote Beenie Man on the platform.

A grateful Smith has since thanked those who wished her a happy birthday, in particular she reposted a video birthday greeting from her long time friend and dancehall artiste Macka Diamond

“Big up my friend Macka diamond for this very cute and special big up also want to thank all my well wishers for my birthday big ups love u all, ” said Smith.

Smith rose to national attention in 1992 when she was crowned Dancehall Queen.

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Notnice talks about the Current state of Dancehall and Issues Working with Artistes – Video

2021-02-23T18:34:00.002-08:00

Notnice talks about the Current state of Dancehall and Issues Working with Artistes – Video

Notnice who is the producer of Jah Vinci’s latest hit song “Virgin” sat down with Winford Williams of OnstageTV to talk about making the song and also his struggles when trying out new sounds in the music with artistes both young and old.

Notnice believes that the new artistes know more about the music business than the older artistes but it’s their lyrical content that’s falling them over and over again.

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Donovan Germain Puts Entire Penthouse Records Catalog On Streaming Services

2021-02-21T17:56:00.005-08:00

Donovan Germain Puts Entire Penthouse Records Catalog On Streaming Services

One of the most respected veterans in the game, Donovan Germain, is expected to make his impressive and well-aged catalog available to the public on March 7. He has worked with some of the artists that helped put dancehall and Jamaica on the map. The music producer has said that Penthouse Records will be available to the public for purchase through a digital platform.

Germain, who is most famously known for his work with Buju Banton, Cutty Ranks, Tony Rebel, Romain Virgo, to name a few, spoke with the Jamaica Observer about the decision to make his catalog public. He shared that the new aspect of his music business has been timed to coincide with his 69th birthday. He also hopes that going digital can help him streamline the business a bit more. The label was officially started in 1988, and he was heavily influenced by the time he spent at his record shop in New York City in the 1970s.

He revealed that going digital was something that he wanted to do for many years and that he felt inclined to do it now because he’d noticed that some of his music is not available digitally.

“What I have realized is that a large number of my recordings is not available on the major digital platforms, such as iTunes, Amazon, etc. So based on the depth of the catalog, I just said to myself let me just go for it, and what this has done is really just pointed to the depth of the Penthouse catalogue,” he said. He revealed that the offering will also include some tracks that many have never heard.

Another reason for digitizing his work is the fact that he is getting older and wants all of his music in one place.

“As you notice, the launch date is also my birthday and as I advance in years, I just want to put my thing in order, so that when that day comes when I’m no longer here, my family will be aware of what is owned by Penthouse so there is no questioning as to what belongs to who,” he continued.

This new project is to ensure that his legacy is easily accessible even when he is no longer with us, he added. “I feel very strong about this, as I see it happen far too often that persons are not putting the plans in place, and I would be remiss if I didn’t do my part and clean up my house,” he said.

With decades of music under his belt, it’s no wonder that he revealed that the team at Penthouse has already pulled 400 albums for this digital platform so far. There’s still a lot to be added, like recordings that were released on vinyl, new and old exclusive music, and even merchandise.

Foota Hype Blames Jamaica PM Andrew Holness For Slump In Reggae

2021-02-21T17:52:00.004-08:00

Foota Hype Blames Jamaica PM Andrew Holness For Slump In Reggae

There has been much back and forth concerning who should take the fall for the downward spiral in Jamaica’s musical output. Well-known dancehall selector Foota Hype believes that Jamaica’s government is leading the charge in the demolition of the island’s music by withholding one of the catalysts needed to manufacture a hit, time.

Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness recently pledged to take a more hands-on approach in the creative area Jamaica is much revered for, after decades of violent and crude releases. During his address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Holness pointed out that singjay Chronixx is one exception to the rule, hinting that the “Warrior” deejay is a great model of someone for others to emulate. Famed dancehall producer Skatta Burrell recently concluded that the artists are not to be criticized and instead cast blame on his fellow producers for not guiding the new school acts in the creation of positive content. The producer also spoke about finding the correct balance, something Foota Hype think went through the door with the passing and subsequent reinforcement of the Noice Abatement Act in 2019.

According to The Ministry of Justice, the act is to control noise caused by amplified sound and other specified equipment. Its implementation led to public events being constricted to midnight on weekdays and 2 AM on weekends. Foota mentioned that this is not enough time to properly incorporate both reggae and dancehall sets at events, and as such, is limiting the growth of the more internationally recognized reggae music.

“If a nuh certain selector like a me or a Matterhorn or a (Fire) Links or some top selector weh wi guh inna dance prime time an drop some bloodc—t Reggae… Si Buju come out deh and dem naw look pon Buju song dem, caw no weh nuh deh fi play dem. Di timing fi play dem nuh deh-deh. When Til Shiloh and dem ting deh bus, nuh dat a run di place, caw yuh know seh when all 2:30 an yuh guh, yuh a hear some blood***t reggae and by 3:30 a Dancehall time,” Foota said while recounting the timeline entertainers adhered to before the act was implemented.

The veteran selector also made it a duty to clap back at the Prime Minister on claims of the music being overly violent. He explained that several artists have been releasing a plethora of albums deeply rooted in spirituality and positivity.

“Andrew is saying there is not enough positive music like weh Chronixx duh and ting. Andrew dat is a lie. Guh look how much album Turbulence have. Turbulence have over 25 album. Guh look how much album Sizzla have; guh look how much album Jah Mason, all a di Rasta dem have. Why are we not hearing these songs? Yuh waan hear why wi naw hear no song like Chronixx an dem stuff deh? When last Luciano get a hit? Yuh know how much song him have? I am going to break it down to you because you are talking to somebody who know di music,” Foota declared.

The former Alliance associate believes that there are still great productions coming from those classified as new school Reggae Revivalists. However, they are being stifled out of what could be hit songs due to time constraints.

“Kabaka Pyramid, di same Jesse Royal, di whole a dem yute yah weh a duh music – dem naw no hit song. Dem get couple song but dem naw nuh hit like weh Chronixx have. Becaw di dance too speedy, becaw a di time… di juggling dem too speedy; yuh caan get a good hit; yuh caan get a Rasta hit yuh caan get a good righteous hit, because di dance time too limited bredrin. A jus di truth. A jus di truth dawg… When last yuh hear one authentic Reggae song?” Foota questioned.

The selector, who also plies his trade in the US, explains that while he tries to ensure Reggae is included in his set, the time is not enough for both Reggae and the more aggressive dancehall music. This, he claims, is where the imbalance lies.

“If oonu a lock di gate pon music how it fi play? When a selecta get half hour fi play dawg, him a guh run guh play Skillibeng Crocodile Teeth…Him a guh play weh hot,” Foota said.

Foota has never been shy about voicing his opinion on matters that concern Reggae and dancehall, even if it means challenging the country’s leader.

“Yuh si because a how dem squingle dung di time, it mash up Reggae ting, mash it up wicked, widcked, wickedwicked. Any selector wi tell yuh some time yuh guh inna one party an yuh waan drop two Reggae, but because di groove is so slow and di groove is not with what is going on it hard bredrin. And di Reggae artist dem a feel it. Di Reggae hard fi bus. Dancehall song easier fi bus dan a Reggae song. And a just di truth bredrin,” Foota mentioned.

“Luciano still can sing. But him caan get no hit becaw dem naw play. Di space nuh deh deh fi play di song dem. Suh di people dem don’t have option. Me know weh mi a talk bout. When dem start enforce di lock-off time, Reggae artiste start suffer. Dem a stifle di culture; dem cripple it,” Foota said.

There are still some that believe the creation of openly violent lyrics rest solely on the artists themselves and not the producer or the government’s implementation of the Noise Abatement Act. What are your thoughts?

CP PEDRO - "Get High And Fuck" Hot New Single

2021-02-14T05:22:00.007-08:00

CP PEDRO - "Get High And Fuck"

Hot New Single

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Vybz Kartel Taps His Sons To Takeover His Record Label & Build On His Legacy

2021-02-11T09:44:00.003-08:00

Vybz Kartel Taps His Sons To Takeover His Record Label & Build On His Legacy

Vybz Kartel put his confidence in his sons to protect and build on his legacy and so you will see them become the face of his label.

Vybz Kartel’s son Akheel Raheim Palmer, better known by the name Likkle Addi, joined host Winfred Williams for an Onstage interview where he discussed school, music, and business. The teenage dancehall star explained that he’s no longer attending Jamaica College but is currently in 4th form at an unnamed institution where he is looking to secure a passing grade in a trio of business subjects. His older brother Likkle Vybz is also pursuing courses in business, though his place of education has not been confirmed.

It’s no surprise that their studies are all a part of a strategic move that will see both boys taking the helm of the Adidjahiem Records label started by dad Vybz Kartel. The boys won’t assume control of the label until the next two years when Likkle Addi turns 18. He told Windord, “It’s only a matter of time before everything falls into place.”

Both Likke Addi and Likkle Vybz have been pursuing music from a very young age. In 2014 they released “Hero,” and “PG Love.” That was followed up with “Great Adventure” and their smash hit “Radio.” Over the last couple of years, the boys have landed collaborations with their father on albums such as To Tanesha and Of Dons & Divas were both released last year.

The duo also released their debut 10-track EP Skinny Jean in 2020 and has since followed up with features on this year’s project Dancehall Royalty. Both Likkle Addi and Vybz Kartel feature on the standout track “Popular”, which has already raked in over 800,000 views on Youtube since the release of the video a week ago.

The young deejay boasted about his pen-game, as he explains that he wrote his verse for the track. “Every song that you see me put out that’s me Likkle Addi,” he said while revealing that he writes every day.

On the matter of the daily operations of Adidjahiem Records, the “Dollar Sign” deejay said that his younger brother, World Boss Jr (Aiko Palmer), would handle production. He and his older brother will be spearheading the day-to-day activities of the label, including scouting and screening new talents, production, distribution, and marketing.

Addi is keen on taking both his personal career and the label to “universal” heights, with hopes of his music reaching dancehall fans worldwide.

The Adidjahiem Record Label had helped to mold the careers of members of the now-defunct Portmore Empire. Among the artists who were part of the group include Popcaan, Tommy Lee Sparta, Blak Ryno, Jah Vinci, Vanessa Bling, Sheba, Shawn Storm, Lisa Hyper, and Dosa Medicine.

One point Likkle Addi declined from speaking on was becoming a father at the age of 15.

Shenseea Lends Her Voice For COVID-19 PSA In Jamaica Amid Rising Cases

2021-02-11T09:34:00.007-08:00

Shenseea Lends Her Voice For COVID-19 PSA In Jamaica Amid Rising Cases

Shenseea lends her voice and influences to issue warning about COVID-19 in Jamaica amid rising new cases.

The big C, and we’re not taking cancer, has been the topic on everyone’s tongues for the past few months. The World Health Organization is working tirelessly to find ways to combat the deadly COVID-19 virus. One of the first steps in the process is public education, which the Jamaican government is looking to tap into through one of the island’s biggest stars Shenseea.

The dancehall singer recently provided an ‘educational’ parody of her popular 2019 hit song “Trending Gyal,” coming at us in the form of a message from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The track outlines the safety precautions to take during the pandemic and the consequences you could face if they are not observed.

With lyrics like, “Covid in town, 6 feet apart than 6 feet in the ground,” and” sanitize or get hospitalized,” the song is already proving to be a hit among her followers.

The Health Minister, who is no stranger to social media, posted the video with the caption, “328 Covid-19 cases reported within the last 24 hours. Wise up Jamaicans. Complacency time is OVER. MASK UP. SANITIZE. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE and listen to this message from @shenseea.”

The Ministry of Health and Wellness collaborating with Romeich Entertainment and Shenseea proves to be a good move since the socialite has been known to have a huge influence over the island’s younger demographic.

Jamaicans are showing support to message with comments like, “Cold bumps a take mi … love the message,” alongside other comments stating, “We don’t need a lockdown so please tan ah yu yaad.” And as everyone can now see, it is a group effort by all to reinforce the warning.

Jamaica recorded 328 new cases in 24 hours on Friday, which is the highest tally of new cases recorded for this time frame. The number represents a jump from the 263 recorded the previous day. Jamaica has since recorded 16,841 confirmed cases of the deadly virus, a number the country’s leaders are hoping will begin to dwindle as vaccines are administered.

Check out the full video below to hear all about the various ways in which you can protect yourself.

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Burro Banton Son Leno Banton Looks To 90s Dancehall For Career Move

2021-02-11T09:27:00.006-08:00

Burro Banton Son Leno Banton Looks To 90s Dancehall For Career Move

Leno Banton, a promising dancehall deejay, hopes to live up to his father Burro Banton’s reputation but intends to create his own legacy to be remembered by as well. His path to this legacy starts with his brand of music, which he described as a fusion of different sounds while being interviewed by the Jamaica Gleaner. He also shared that part of his brand of music focuses on old school dub.

He first introduced the world to his sound back in 2015 with his single “Yardie,” which featured a very 90’s beat with smooth flowing lyrics. While his music is classically dancehall, he said that he believes he could include any genre, including hip-hop, jazz, soul, R&B, Afrobeats, and even a touch of EDM. He’s ready once again to take his music to the next level and has taken a leave of absence from the University of Technology to focus on new music.

Banton revealed that through the unwavering support from his circle, including family and friends, he’s now been able to launch a self-named label called Leno Banton Music. He’s poured his time and effort into a project called Loverman. He’s had help from New Sounds Productions and Malakhii Records. They helped him to record “Street Slam,” “Pina Colada,” and “Texty,” songs of the upcoming project. He also thanked Jeff Kaale of Kenya for help with a rendition called “Brown Sugar.”

He described what can be expected from Loverman, “It’s a generational thing, not a Shabba thing. I believe everybody back then would say they are a loverman. And now, the part of me that has an old soul, really needs to emerge in now.” His motivation also came from the fact that he felt that there is not enough focus on love music in dancehall. He added that “this EP is for the women and to demonstrate the yardie vibe of youth in love.”

Of course, he’s taken counsel from his father Burro Banton, who he admitted played a huge role in his style and fashion. He even borrowed clothing from the veteran deejay for the “Brown Sugar” music video.

“That is the era of dancehall I like and the future of where it is headed once again. When it comes to fashion, we see a lot of the influences coming from generations gone. So, especially in February when we celebrate Reggae Month and Black History Month, it is important for me to show my appreciation to the legends who came before us,” he added.

Banton also hopes to be remembered for the music that he’s offering, just as some veterans he looks up to in the genre like Buju Banton, Sean Paul, and Vybz Kartel. To do this, he follows the advice of his dad, and the two have already collaborated on a couple of tracks, including “Better Days” and “Jump Man,” which hasn’t been released as yet.

Skillibeng Earns More Backlash For New “Silhouette Challenge” Video

2021-02-11T09:24:00.004-08:00

Skillibeng Earns More Backlash For New “Silhouette Challenge” Video

Skillibeng is again on the receiving end of criticism for another music video.

Dancehall sensation Skillibeng revised the #SillouetChallenge into a whole video lasting about roughly 2 minutes, but his take on it is on a whole new level. The music video arrives amidst the warnings to avoid doing the now trending challenge since the ‘velvet rouge’ filter can now be removed by unscrupulous persons to see the sometimes naked body of TikTokers.The scene opens with 15 beautiful ladies in a room drinking and chatting and having a good time. However, by the next frame, the ladies transform as the screen transition to a devilish red.

Popular dancer Dancing Rebel opened the bedroom clip holding another female in a very sensual position while lip-sinking to Skillibeng’s voice. “Take off your clothes,” she mouths, then proceeds to lick the forehead of the unidentified female. Meanwhile, outside in the living room, it got pretty intense as the ladies gyrated on each other.

Skillibeng, who is not visible in the video, can be heard uttering a repetition of lyrics on the hypnotic tune. His song samples the track of Paul Anka’s 1959 hit song, ‘Put your head on my shoulder’ and Doja Cat’s song ‘Streets’. As the ladies continue to perform in a stripper-like demeanor, two even find themselves in the shower, and as the music fades, the ladies are back in the living room chilling’ as if nothing was going on.

Some fans thinks that Skillibeng again went a bit overboard with the music video. “Their fathers must be very proud after watching this,” one fan wrote. Another fan added, “A moment of silence for all the fathers that saw their daughter’s in this video.” Comments like those were added all over the comment section.

The Eastsyde deejay previously got some backlash from dancehall fans for his “Coke” music video shot at the site of the infamous plane crash in Rocky Point. That video rocked up over 1 million views on YouTube in a mere 2 days.

You can watch Skillibeng’s “Silhouette Challenge” video on his YouTube channel.

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