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Dancehall Superstar Sean Paul and Akon Performed in Zimbabwe

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:34:07 PDT

Sean Paul and Akon performed at a concert in Zimbabwe last week.. Their arrival was marked by hysteria, fans fainting and screaming. However, their concert was marred by bad organisation, sound and alleged lack of security. The concert, held at the National Sports Stadium seemed disorganised as according to ZimboJam when fans arrived at the venue, workers were still setting up the stage. The same sense of disorganization was felt with media and artist accreditation: artists had waited for over a day to gain accreditation. The concert started eight hours after the advertised time. When Sean Paul performed the crowd near the stage surged forward and the metal barricade demarcating the stage area moved with them. The security guards leaped into action and pushed back. Fans were happy to see him in action but there were complaints about sound “We could see on the screens that he was putting his all into it, but we couldn’t really hear him,” said a fan. After a heart felt performance by Sean Paul, there was an hour long break where Sean Paul’s equipment was removed from the stage, and Akon’s people came on to set up his equipment. Akon started performing at around half past one in the morning. There were mixed reactions from concert goers about the time and security issues but overall the sentiment was that people were excited at having seen Akon and Sean Paul perform live that everything else didn’t matter. Others said they had had the time of their lives. Source: Zimbo Jam Related posts:Sean Paul's Ultimate Fan to Get Custom Weed-man Diamond Pendant According to the Jamaica Observer and iTunes, Sean Paul’s new... Dancehall Artiste Sean Paul Drops New Album in Summer Multi-platinum artiste Sean Paul will release his latest album this... Sean Paul Raises The Temperature for Digicel Sean Paul and Maxi Pries turned up the heat at...

Dancehall Artist Released From US Detention Center

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:06:47 PDT

Speaking with THE STAR yesterday from Philadelphia, Dancehall artist Flippa Mafia, who’s real name is Andrew Davis, discussed the reasons behind his arrest, months spent in prison, his release and future. Arrested in March, after he was allegedly caught trying to enter the United States illegally from The Bahamas via a boat, Mafia was released last week Tuesday from the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia. Since his release, rumours have been circulating that he ‘informed’ to be free. Flippa said, “mi nuh have nutten a hide cause all dese people that are speculating dem don’t know nutten. Is not like mi owe people nutten or haffi explain nutten but mi tyaad of di speculations and rumours and mi waan mek di fans know wha happen.” Flippa says he is involved in a criminal case in the United States that took place in 2006, in which he has to make appearances in court. In late 2009 at the peak of his career, Flippa was in Jamaica pursuing music and performing at various events. While in Jamaica, however, he was waiting for the renewal of his travel documents that was supposed to have been shipped here but up until March had not arrived. He said: “Mi travel documents expire, mi come to Jamaica cause of music. Di case suppose to start April, January come, mi nuh get through wid di papers, February come, mi nuh get through. Then inna February, people start talk up how Flippa deh a Jamaica so long, and all dese things and mi mek wah people a sey get to me and mi mek a stupid decision based on wha people a sey.” In an effort to save himself any embarrassment and to make sure he got back in the United States for the case, the artiste admitted having gone to The Bahamas in an effort to re-enter the United States. He added: “Mi do wha mi do and mi regret it, not like mi proud of wha mi do, is the same embarrassment weh mi a guh true right now mi did a try avoid from den. All a dat done and gone. Now a lot of people a ask and sey how me come out, me a mus informa, mi cyaan stop people from thinking wah dem waan and wah dem sey but mi have a case and is not like dem a go send me home just so.” After his release last week, Flippa says he went straight home to his family and children. His travel documents, he says, are currently on hold until the 2006 case is closed. His next court date is set for November. For Flippa, he says, even if he is sent home he will not be a ‘regular deportee’ but a ‘returning resident.’ “Mi have mi place here mi nah beg nobody nutten, mi have mi ride, mi alright if mi come home. Deportee a people weh nuh have nutten, mi a returning resident as mi sey is foundation over...

Dancehall Artist TNez Scores a Next Street Hit “Cyaan Mad Mi” On The ‘Street Swag’ Rhythm

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:37:14 PDT

Having recently split with Chimney Records, the label he started his career with, young dancehall star TNez ( @tnezmusic ) disclosed that he is doing his own thing with ‘Young Tycoons.’ He said, “Young Tycoons is a music group spearheaded by me and my current manager Shayne G. Its a network with selectors, PR officers and more, a work in progress.” TNez joins a growing group of international and local artists that have form their music labels, this group includes rap superstar Rick Ross with his label Maybach Music, and Serani with his label DASECA. TNez born Tristan Barnes, made his debut into the music business last year with two ready-made hits in hand Turn Mi Life Aroundand What’s Up Money for Chimney Records. From there it was on to new heights with songs on popular rhythms such as ‘Genesis’ from DASECA. Currently out the singer has Mi She Love on the ‘Compassion’ Rhythm from Troyton and current street hit Cyaan Mad Mi on the ‘Street Swag’ rhythm from Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor. He told THE STAR recently, “Mi She Love and Cyaan Mad Mi are doing very well Internationally and on local airwaves. International magazine Fadar also just did a write up on me as well, so things are going well. I have a song on the ‘Gullybomb’ rhythm for DJ Frass out as well called No More Pain.” Soon to be released are projects with DASECA, Cashflow Music, among others. He is also looking to shoot a video for Mi She Love and the yet-to-be-released My Love, which he says has a very R&B flair, for Heart of Love Music. T’Nez says he is inspired by his friends and experiences of what happens around him. According to T’Nez, he is hoping to be in Canada and Europe next month for a number of shows. For more info and chat with TNez follow him on twitter @tnezmusic . Related posts:Dancehall Artiste T’nez Making Big Moves Just as summer jams were starting to repeat themselves on... Dancehall Artist Denouncing Gangster Lyrics The recent attack on Oneil Edwards, member of the Dancehall... Dancehall Artist Buju Banton Mom Dies Buju Banton’s camp, Gargamel Music, last night announced that the...

Junior Reid Deny Physical Altercation With Bounty Killa However, Confirms A War of Words

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:54:22 PDT

Amidst rumours that veteran dancehall artistes Junior Reid and Bounty Killer were involved in a physical altercation at the last staging of Hot Mondays in St Andrew, both artistes have dismissed the claims. However, they have given different versions of what transpired. “I and Bounty Killer weren’t in a fight, that’s a rumour,” Junior Reid said. The artiste explained there was a minor altercation between members of his ‘family’ and someone from Bounty Killer’s crew at Weddy Weddy, about two weeks ago. While at Hot Mondays, Junior Reid said he saw the person from Bounty Killer’s crew and decided to speak to him. “As a big man, I saw the guy at Hot Mondays and I try fi find out what really go down and him start flare up. As him flare up now, some people that was around me and going into the session and fans start tell him fi have manners when the big man a talk to him. Him and dem inna argument till something start. This morning, I frighten when I hear seh me and Killa inna fight,” he told THE STAR. Junior Rieds son Wadda Blood via his twitter page also confirm that the fight did not occur, Wadda explain ; REID HAV A CLUB WEH BOOM BOOM AND FOOTA A PLAY EVERY WEDNESDAY N TUESDAY SO KILLA VEX N WANT STOP Dat REID GO BOUNTY SUNDAY A MONTH AGO N DEM TELL HIM A DI GATE DEM CNT LET HIM IN DEM HAFFY TXT KILLA FIRST SOFTY WAS AT THE GATE REID ASK DEM HOW WEN KILLA COME A MY CLUB WID 100 MAN MI LET HIM IN NO 1 NO HAFFY TXT ME REID WAIT BOUT 5 MIN DEN GET MAD AND PUSH WEH THE SECURITY KILLA VEX FI DAT SO HIM AND SOFTY DEM SEE MI LITTLE BREDDA DEM A WEDDY WEDDY 2 WEEKS AGO AT THE GATE WEN DEM A COME TRU AND SOFTY PUSH DEM SO REID SI SOFTY THIS MORNING AND STEP TO HIM BOUT IT >HIM A HYPE AND THE REST IS HISTORY DEN KILLA DEM HEAR AND COME OUT SIDE AND BAGA CUSS MI NO KNO WHO GIIVE IT TO SOFTY BUT HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL THE POLICE LEAVE WITH REID AND THEN LET HIM GO KILLA NO LIKE NO ARTIST WEH CAN WOLL DEM OWN AND NAH BEGG HIM OR RUN BACK A HIM A CALL HIM GENERAL HIM MUST B THE DON FI DANCEHALL “ However, when contacted, Bounty Killer told a slightly different version. According to Killer, there was apparently some incident involving Sauffy, a member of his entourage, and one of Junior Reid’s sons while leaving Weddy Weddy Wednesdays last week. “Suh, Junior Reid si Sauffy a Hot Mondays now and call him an jus’ start wet him up an from dey so it start. Suh wi guh part it. Them all fling one Guinness bottle an buss di yute head, even after the police were dere trying to calm di situation....

Lady Saw Releases New Music video – “Party Till December”

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:55:01 PDT

Dancehall reggae’s wave of influential early ’90s artists are due for a critical revisiting. And Lady Saw, the genre’s reigning queen and elder stateswoman, might initiate that revival with her new album, My Way, out today, September 7. In case dancehall isn’t your area of expertise, you probably know its First Lady from classic late-millennium cuts like “Informer,” and you definitely remember Saw from her Grammy-winning guest spot on No Doubt’s sultry “Underneath It All.” Manicure, check. Makeup, check. Diva attitude, check. It’s all about being on point for Lady Saw, who spits with a sharp tongue on her latest album. The Grammy-winning reggae singer merges all the emotional distresses of womanhood into an uplifting dance mix on her CD “My Way.” The lead track, “Party Till December,” is a shout out to single ladies ready to step out and have hot boys turning their heads. The Queen of Dancehall pretty much checks anyone who may be under the impression that women can’t run game like men do. “Me Hold Yuh,” with its explicit sexual content, counters Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh,” in which Lady Saw stays true to her sexual empowerment theme. While “My Way” includes great collaborations with reggae artists like Camar and Ding Dong, the best guest appearance is from Philly native Eve. She and Lady Saw trade rhymes on “He Is At My House,” a jam reminiscent of Monica and Brandy’s “The Boy Is Mine.” Lady Saw does include a softer uplifting track, “I’m A Woman,” which calls for women to be treated as queens. If you are more about the beats and can handle raw lyrics, wind it up a bit with this album. MMN Premiere: Lady Saw – “Party Till December” Fortunately for those who love strong women in music with a firm grasp on both their sexuality and pioneering talent, My Way is a return to form and step forward, and marks a departure from longtime home VP Records. And while superstars such as Eve and Ding Dong make appearances on the record, single “Party Till December” is all about Saw, and Saw alone, reclaiming her crown and reinstating the riddim. Check out the video Related posts:Grammy-winning “Queen of Dancehall”, Lady Saw New Album Drops On September 7th, 2010 Dancehall Queen, Lady Saw (Marion Hall), has annoucned the release... Chedda Releases 'Make It Clap' Music Video Featuring Black Diamon, Daro and Supa X U.I.M recording artiste and the newest member of Aidonia’s J.O.P... Sean Paul Releases New Music Video – Hold My Hand Sean Paul is sharing intimate moments with his leading lady...

Vybz Kartel Warns Zj Liquid via Blackberry Messenger

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:41:27 PDT

Vybz Kartel Blackberry Messenger broadcast : PAWDIE. HOW YA TELL PEOPLE SAY A U GIMME “OH!” LIQUID MI A TEK iT TO THE STAGE SHOWS N TELL DI PEOPLE DEM FI WARN U N BEENIE. MEMBER MI A ONE OF THE BADDEST DJ EVER N U A WANNA B DJ. U TEK MI STYLE N NEVER SAY THANKS U COMIN LIKE “BUSY SIG-GAL”(gary’s boyfriend). IF U HAFFI GIMME A LINE IN A TUNE MI STOP DJ. Related posts:New Mavado and Vybz Kartel Singles Targets Jamaica Broadcasting Commission Brand new single from Mavado – “A So You Move”... Pon Di Gaza – Mavado Dis Song by Vybz Kartel Vybz Kartel has released yet another dis song aimed at... Vybz Kartel Was The Last Man Standing Kartel believes that he won the infamous Sting clash because...

Jamaican Tax Officials Seize Bounty Killer’s Range Rover & Land Cruiser Vehicles

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:31:44 PDT

Just over a month after Elephant Man’s convertible Benz motor car was seized by Jamaica’s Tax Administration Department (for alleged outstanding unpaid taxes), the ‘Grung Gaad’ Bounty Killer is now facing similar woes. Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Pryce, is said to owe millions in outstanding taxes. The Special Enforcement Team, (SET) of the Inland Revenue Department only takes action when all other efforts to collect outstanding taxes have failed. Earlier this morning, members of the Tax Administration Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) reportedly swooped down on Bounty Killer’s residence at the Oaklands complex on Constant Spring Road, and seized two of his vehicles – a Range Rover and a Land Cruiser. As was the case with Elephant Man, the Tax Department is claiming that Bounty Killer owes millions of dollars in outstanding taxes. More details soon. Related posts:Tax Revenue Agents Seize Dancehall Artist Elephant Man Convertible Benz Agents of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) this afternoon seized... Dancehall Artiste Bounty Killer Charged With Domestic Assault Days after having his visa revoked the Alliance General Bounty... Beenie Man Owes Jamaican Government as much as $30 Million Sources revealed to RJR News Centre that Beenie Man is...

Buju Banton‘s Trial Pushed Back For The Fifth Time!

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:29:49 PDT

Team Gargamel has learned that Buju Banton‘s day in court has been pushed back for the fifth time! Previously rescheduled to start on September 13th, the long-delayed trial has now been set to begin on Monday, September 20, 2010. The high-profile, highly controversial case will be tried by Assistant U.S. Attorney, James C. Preston, Jr. and presided over by The Honorable Judge James S. Moody, Jr. at the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. District Courthouse in Tampa, Florida. Represented by esteemed South Florida Super Lawyer, David Oscar Markus, the Reggae icon is looking forward to finally having the opportunity to defend himself. It goes without saying that Banton is also amped up about the forthcoming release of his prophetic new album, Before The Dawn, which will drop just eight days later on Tuesday, September 28th in the United States and Japan. The release date for most of Europe is Monday, October 1st, however, for the UK and France the date will be Friday October 4th. The 10 powerful tracks that comprise this very special project are some of the more prophetic songs written by Banton since his extraordinary entry into the music business over twenty years ago. Recorded mostly at his Gargamel Music studio in Kingston, Jamaica, Before The Dawn literally pierces the soul with traditional roots, easy rock and especially heartfelt reggae. The album’s unofficial anthem “Innocent” strikes a highly personal chord that will resonate deeply with longtime Buju Banton fans. TRACK LISTING 1. Buju Banton Rasta Can’t Go 2. Buju Banton In The Air 3. Buju Banton Do Good 4. Buju Banton Battered And Bruised 5. Buju Banton Bondage 6. Buju Banton Struggle Together 7. Buju Banton Life 8. Buju Banton No Smoking At All 9. Buju Banton Try Life 10. Buju Banton Innocent Related posts:Reggae Superstar Buju Banton Releases New Album “Before The Dawn” Gargamel Music, Inc. is prepping the release of his ninth... Buju Banton Trial Has Been Postponed THE trial involving Jamaican Reggae artiste, Buju Banton, has been... Buju Banton Advocates Launch A Letter Writing Campaign To U.S. Attorney General In the on-going saga of dancehall/reggae artiste Buju Banton’s trial...

Dancehall Deejay, Wasp is Happy With His Career And New Video

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:05:23 PDT

Dancehall deejay, Wasp, is happy with the path his career is currently taking. With his management structure falling into place and a growing repertoire of conscious tunes, the artiste is confident of success. “When you do a conscious song in the dancehall it is so different from doing a regular song. The life span is longer and it has a wider appeal,” the artiste declared. Wasp used the example of his single Unfair Officer, which was a hit for him in 2009 and which is still getting its fair share of props almost one year later. He also mentioned that singer I-Octane, the fast-rising standard bearer of culture, owes his growing success to conscious lyrics, “not the three-day old dancehall hype”. “And the thing is that the elders like it and the kids are also singing it,” he said of his no-holds-barred hit Unfair Officer hit, adding that the impact was the same with his previous single, Cry Fi Di Ghetto Youths. “A lady who is almost 90 told me that she liked the song,” he said, still sounding amazed. Now that those songs have been tested and proven, the deejay is focused on the Daseca-produced single Nutten Nah Gwaan. Wasp does straight to the heart of the matter with this song, a combination with the proclaimed First Lady of Daseca, Raine Seville This single touches a nerve and looks set to edge Wasp closer to his ultimate goal – staking his claim on a portion of the dancehall pie. “I wrote it on the way going to Old Harbour one day when I saw the people selling at the street and realized that nutten really nah gwaan. Raine and I met up at Carib and chatted a bit and she said she like the song Cry Fi Di Ghetto Youth and suggested that we do a song together. The next day she called and I was only too happy to go in the studio, so I did a demo and took it to Daseca and the rest is history,” he laughed. It was his first time working with the Daseca crew and Wasp has nothing but praises for their professionalism. “Daseca dem professional and can bring my ideas to life. Working with Daseca you can’t be off key because they are musicians – all three of them play the keyboard. It’s a good learning experience, if you as the artiste are willing to learn,” he declared. The video, which was directed by Danielle Dyer, had its premiere a few weeks ago and has since been receiving good rotation on Hype and Hit List. Related posts:Chedda Releases 'Make It Clap' Music Video Featuring Black Diamon, Daro and Supa X U.I.M recording artiste and the newest member of Aidonia’s J.O.P... Raine Seville Left Sumfest Fans Screaming for More It was a busy weekend for DASECA’s first lady Raine... Rihanna endorses Clinique Happy Fragrance perfume PLATINUM-SELLING STAR Rihanna has landed yet another huge endorsement deal....

Nicki Minaj Tweets, “I need Vybz Kartel for Pink Friday”

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:30:10 PDT

Last Saturday, the rapper, who is known for songs such as Your Love and Bedrock, posted on her official social- networking page twitter.com that she wants to work with the controversial deejay. Minaj tweeted, “I need Vybz Kartel for Pink Friday.” Pink Friday is the official name of her debut album which is scheduled for release on November 23 on the Young Money-Universal Motown label. When contacted by THE STAR, Kartel was unaware of her desire to work with him but was more than ready to work with the rapper. He said, “I would definitely do it. No charge, just work out something in the Rampin’ Shop. Although every female artiste wants to collab with the Teacha, for all I know that could be a fake tweet, a prank tweet. If she really want to do di, tell her me deh pon di Gaza.” Minaj has worked with Jamaican artistes before, with her unofficial collaboration with Gyptian on the Billboard chart-topping hit Hold Yuh. The remix was popular on youtube.com and garnered a lot of attention. The rapper was in Jamaica earlier this year with Jamaican singer Sean Kingston to shot the video for their song Letting Go (Dutty Love) in Ocho Rios. In the meantime, the normally media-friendly Vybz Kartel has been quiet in the weeks since his arrest during the state of emergency that was implemented in Kingston after the siege in Tivoli. Related posts:Grenadian Government Blacklist Dancehall Dj Vybz Kartel The Government of Grenada has denied performance work permits to... Gyptian and Nicki Minaj – Hold Yuh (Live at Summer Jam 2010) ... Vybz Kartel Street Vybz Riddim Medley Video Track List:01. MERITAL FAMILY – WHEN WE PARTY02. POPCAAN –...