December 8, 2009
Mydancehallmadness.com has learnt that the King of Reggae Bob Marley has been selected for the 2010 Grammys Hall Of Fame. There were three other inductees into the Hall Of Fame they include recordings by George Carlin, Judy Garland and Mahalia Jackson.
For a complete list of GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inductees, please go to
http://www.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/Awards/Hall_Of_Fame/.
December 7, 2009
Reggae superstar Sean Paul has recieved a nomination for the 2010 Grammys. Sean's nomination is for the category "Best Reggae Album" for his most recent album Imperial Blaze.The 52nd annual Grammy Awards will be telecast LIVE from the Staples Center in LA on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 8/7c on CBS.
December 7, 2009
WHOA!! (3 x's) For many years, we've been lost in our tears, When will we wake? We've got to wake. Ay!! For many years, the prophets have spoken, but will we hear? And still we can't find, no peace of mind.
When will we wake? We've got to wake. (2x's) Awake.
Said we've fought so many battles, for who? Yet our minds remain in shackles. Cuz if we play dead and blind, we'll never see, the sign.
When will we wake? We've got to wake. (2x's) Awake. Ay.
From down on time began. Runners polluting by means of exploiting the land. And they tried to close the open doors, before we slipped through. If we don't know by now, I'll tell you my friend we'll never know. If you stand subdued, tell me now would you go back, the game was set to lose, got to play to win it, yeah!!
Lust of life is greed. It's churning for the (?)
December 6, 2009
Jamaica Star has published yesterday that Mavado and Vybz Kartel, the two dancehall artistes aligned to the ongoing Gully-Gaza
feud, are willing to come together in peace as they are now seeking to openly resolve heated disputes, which are said to be the cause of the division in today's society.
Factions linked to both artistes have been blamed for violence in the society, which has caused a clannish divide in the music industry and the wider society.
The intense feud was also seen as a reason for the police not granting Mavado a permit for his birthday bash, which would have taken place at Temple Hall Estate yesterday.
The police have the right to prevent an artiste from performing at a public event, or even staging of an event, if they believe it threatens national security. The two deejays, who took part in a lyrical clash at Sting 2008, held at Jamworld, Portmore, St Catherine, are also in jeopardy of not appearing at this year's event, unless they can make a public appearance together as a symbol of peace before the December 26 event.
A police source on Thursday confirmed to THE STAR that the issue was being discussed but nothing had been agreed on. The source also said the ban would affect other shows apart from Sting.
Vybz Kartel, in a quick response, has since extended an invitation to Mavado to meet in Half-Way Tree, to shake hands and publicly resolve the issue which has galvanised the society.
"With all due respect to the commissioner, I think they went a little overboard in making a hasty decision, especially in light of the fact that Mavado and I are currently in negotiation as to how best we can publicly make a cry for peace. I can undoubtedly speak on behalf of David when I say there is no animosity between the parties," Kartel was quoted in a release sent to THE STAR.
December 6, 2009
By mydancehallmadness.com writer Dee
Sting is dubbed "The Greatest One Night Of Reggae" and this year it celebrates its 26th anniversary. The show is poised to be one the most memorable staging ever this year. Last year, we saw Mavado challenging his arch nemesis Vybz Kartel to a lyrical battle. The contest of the two gave a vast majority of fans what they wanted. The highly anticipated musical clash of the two however, ended prematurely because Mavado exited the stage. After the event, both artistes later self declared themselves victorious.
Several weeks ago, reports surfaced that Mr. Gee had gun butted controversial deejay L.A Lewis in a dispute. The reports of this incident were never confirmed by our staff. Last Friday December 5, 2009, on Jamaica's Entertainment Report television show deejay L.A Lewis expressed his burning desire for a musical war between Mr. Gee and himself at Sting. Mr Gee has yet to accept Lewis' offer. We will keep our readers posted as this unfolds.
Over the latter months, Vybz Kartel has been trading musical blows with his former mentor now rival Bounty Killa. The fans of the two are eager for them to settle it in clash at sting. Will there be a clash between Killa and Kartel? Only time will tell, if there will be a clash. As Sting moves closer, who knows what will come out of the woodwork.
December 5, 2009
In a nine page spread Jamaica's "it" songstress turns the heat up with sexier, fiercer fashion and make-up that makes you say WOW. She also talks with Lifestyle Editor Tyrone Reid about love, her upcoming debut album, family and being all over the Billboard charts.
The young fashionista worked with a complete Jamaican team to achieve the looks and was very happy with the outcome . Her glam squad included respected Jamaican photographer Dwayne Watkins, make-up artist Donnette Bacchas and stylists Ali Lue, Michael Atkinson and Duane Bennett . She rocks one-of-a-kind pieces from a few designers including the talented Reve Jewelry and Ali Lue Couture.
As an added bonus take your copy of BUZZZ magazine to the upcoming Usain Bolt 9.58 Charity Party this weekend and get it autographed by Anderson. BUZZZ Christmas edition is now available in stores across Jamaica and the Caribbean .
December 5, 2009
Reggae Star Chuck Fenda also known as the "Poor People Defenda" released his third full length album titled 'Fulfillment'. The album the follow up to his critically acclaimed Better Days for Fifth Element and Living Fire for Greensleeves Records is poised to become another classic for the reggae singer.
Three of the singles featured on the album namely 'I Am For The Poor', 'Cold For The Money' and 'Bad Boy' featuring Sammy Dread has already been getting rave reviews from various industry heavyweights as Fenda with us usual melodic voice sings about the plight of his people.
Born in the United States, but grown in Jamaica, Chuck Fenda with a career that spans over a decade has delivered some outstanding performances at various events such as Sting, East Fest, Original Jam Jam amongst countless overseas high profile assignments in the United States, Japan and across the wider Caribbean community. Embracing the Rastafarian way to life, Chuck Fenda has proven to the fans that he carries the title of "Poor People Defenda" with songs life 'Life Ruff Out Deh', 'I Swear', 'Haffi Win', 'Respect Mama',' Gash Dem and Light Dem'.
'Fulfillment', a 15 track compilation, includes a wealth of masterfully crafted new material that is sure to soothe the souls of an economically battered nation. Production credits for the album belongs to none other than Jamaican music heavyweight Shane Brown of Juke Boxx Productions who has also guided the career of dancehall artiste Busy Signal. Others producers are Marvin and the very experienced Flava of No Doubt Records.
On October 13 Fulfillment was released via iTunes, VPreggae.com and all other major online outlets, and was made available in all major stores worldwide on October 26.
December 4, 2009
Earlier this year, the poised yet audacious singer/songwriter Queen Ifrica released her VP Records debut album, Montego Bay. Her strikingly complex Rastafarian voice achieves a rarefied balance on this 13 song selection with a stirring mix of spiritually empowering anthems, lover’s rock tunes and searing social commentaries.
The dancehall styled title track addresses her hometown of Montego Bay’s glaring discrepancy between its pristine five star resorts verses the grim realities of a city wracked by poverty, violence and unemployment. Her uplifting first single “Lioness on The Rise” (produced by Donovan Germain) exudes her courageous and fierce nature at heart, then she displays her romantic side over a mesmeric one‐drop beat on the rapturously sung hit “Far Away” (produced by Rickman Warren). She also tells a poignant tale of child molestation on “Daddy” (produced by Kemar McGregor) which has already received worldwide recognition and reachedthe top of reggae charts, even though certain sectors within Jamaican society attempted to get the song banned because of “Daddy” subject matter. “I wanted corporate Jamaica to realize that if a society is engulfed by violence we have to look at the homes where these violent tendencies are coming from,” remarks Ifrica.
Recently, The Kingston Chapter of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) presented Queen Ifrica with the Marcus Garvey Award for her campaign against skin‐bleaching. She is a celebrity blogger for AOL Blackvoices and UrbanBeautyCollective.com discussing maintenance, styling and care for natural hair. Moreover, she will be prominently featured in Islands Magazine upcoming January/February 2010 issue (on stands December 29, 2009). Earlier this year and in celebration of national Caribbean Week, she performed her hit “Lionness on the Rise” on New York’s WPIX Morning Show, watch here.
Starting on Thanksgiving, the renowned reggae star Tony Rebel will join Queen Ifrica on her 12‐city tour in support of Montego Bay. From San Francisco to New York City, her aim is to meet fans and gain some new ones. Ultimately, she wants concertgoers to see her many sides from traditionally deejay style to her heartstring‐pulling sensual side.
December 4, 2009
mydancehallmadness.com understands that Adidja Azim Palmer popularly known as Vybz Kartel has been setting ablaze the imeem charts, especially in New York City.
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December 4, 2009
Chimney Records proudly presents the Death Row Riddim. Featuring hard hitting tunes from dancehall icons Bounty Killa and Mavado, young stars Stein and Blak Ryno and the new sensation T'Nez, this riddim is for the streets!
Below we have Blak Ryno's single on the "Death Row RiddiM".
December 3, 2009
According to Ja-Star Mavado's Birthday Bash is back on for this Saturday night, having changed location from Temple Hall Estate to the Building (formerly the Asylum) in New Kingston
.
After discovering this week that the police have not granted a permit for the event to be kept at Temple Hall Estate, St. Andrew, Mavado's manager, Julian Jones-Griffith, confirmed to THE STAR yesterday that the party is still on.
Despite meetings between the police and Mavado's team, a permit was still not granted. According to Jones-Griffith no permit is needed for the event to be held at the Building, acknowledging, however, that the party will be a more 'scaled down' event.
Last night Mavado was on 'The Entertainment Buzz' on Irie FM talking about the party, saying, "well yuh done know the party was suppose to be held at the Temple Hall Estate, we had we little entertainment license, everything put together di way it suppose to be. Tuesday we hear sey party not keeping we can't get no permit."
main reason
According to Mavado, one of the main reasons given by the police for not granting a permit was due to Gully/Gaza concerns.
However, Mavado on the programme, said that he did not see Gully/Gaza concerns as being a main reason as the two factors are not at war. He also acknowledged that he lost money from the change of venue and the plans that were made for it.
He said, "yeah, well yuh know the party suppose to be a huge party, The Building could not hold a quarter of the crowd but if we have no other alternative we have to go to The Building. Fans have to come early enough to get inside." He also wanted to let his fans know that he was not to be blamed for the circumstances resulting in the change of venue.
This year Mavado celebrated his birthday with parties held in various cities locally and overseas. The event at Temple Hall was to include performances from American R&B singer Bobby Valentino, however, Jones-Griffith could not guarantee that he would still be attending. According to Jones-Griffith there will be performances from Mavado and friends.
December 2, 2009
Dancehall Madness premiers Aidonia's video "Evil Head"."Evil Head" was directed by Julia Braham and produced by Russian from Head Concussion Records.
The video is embedded below.
November 30, 2009
Reggae crooner Ras Penco raises the bar this holiday season with the launch of his second single, its accompanying video, and takes off for Europe.
"Be By My Side" is the follow-up to his massive hit "Thousand Miles," and the Uprize Music artist recently journeyed to Hollywood to film the romantic video.
"It was a great experience being on the yacht out in the ocean," discloses Penco, on the Los Angeles movie-like scenario. "We were looking for a special feel and we came to Hollywood to get the appropriate look to fit the vibe of the song."
"Be By My Side" was produced by Uprize Music and is currently enjoying great rotation in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica, where it enters the top ten on the FIWI Reggae Singles Chart and comes in at #25 on the Jamaica Weekly Countdown this week (Nov. 30, 2009). "I'm getting a good response so far in the dancehall and on radio, and the TV stations just started playing the video," the artist states enthusiastically.
The single was co-written by Penco, who says it came "naturally" because he wanted to return with an appropriate follow-up to the "Thousand Miles" story. "I was looking for something along the same storyline to give the fans," he says. "It's a continuation of the same story."
A busy holiday season is on the horizon for Penco. Following his European tour, local fans will see him perform at this year's Island Explosion and West Kingston Jamboree. Negotiations are also underway for him to perform at the highly anticipated Sting in Portmore, Jamaica.
"I'm working hard in the studio right now so everyone can expect my new album," reveals Penco. "After this third single, my main focus will be on putting together material and working on my craft. I also have a new band, so I'm rehearsing with the band right now and we'll be launching it in December."
With two consecutive hit singles and videos in rotation and a third single in the works, Ras Penco continues his reign as the new face of the conscious genre. Stay updated with artist news and tour information on Ras Penco by logging on to www.myspace.com/raspenco.
EUROPEAN TOUR - DECEMBER 2009
Dec. 2.......... Zurich, Switzerland
Dec. 4....... ...Sand, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dec. 5...........Watt, Rotterdam, Netherlands
November 30, 2009
(intro)
gully side where we grew, trials we got through
uh from the depths of the gutter
they wonder what's next, and who's next from the gully
chase to the cross i'm next from the gully yea
i'm next from the gully
so if u wanna find u can find me on the gully yea
nuff bad mind on the gully,i ain't go'n lie many died on the gully yea
mama cried on the gully,the same way how my heart cried for the gully so
(chorus)
I'm searching for better days,
better days ,better days, better days
i'm searching for better days
gully side and we praying for them batter days
I'm searching for better days,
better days ,better days, better days
i'm searching for better days
gully side and we praying for them better days
(verse 1)
cause i'm a black dove i don't flow like a pigeon
raised on the streets so i flow on the rhythm
got shot ,got stabbed thank god i'm still living
so tell me why they hate for the range i be driven?
cause we came from nothing but board house
zinc roof on the top of my board house
from nothing to something
thank mama for the mackerel and dumplings
(chorus)
I'm searching for better days,
better days ,better days, better days
i'm searching for better days
gully side and we praying for them batter days
I'm searching for better days,
better days ,better days, better days
i'm searching for better days
gully side and we praying for them better days
(verse 2)
now look how the world got shook
another form the gutter i say made you look
you could call me a crook, cause back then
i never had nothing so i took what i took
but you could look,but you won't find it in the book
the bridge at the gully and the fridge that we put , now look
because we clean to the foot
the diamonds in the watch dem glitter when you look
(chorus)
I'm searching for better days,
better days ,better days, better days
i'm searching for better days
gully side and we praying for them batter days
I'm searching for better days,
better days ,better days, better days
i'm searching for better days
gully side and we praying for them better days
(verse 3)
who's next?
who's next from the gully?
chase to the cross i'm next from the gully
uh we send flex from the gully
whoa zephi next from the gully
crimist is next from the gully
ishawna is next from the gully
my little cousin joe joe is from the gully
and we keep it gully uh
fyah key a we next from the gully
gangsta next from the gully
chase cross i'm next from the gutter , from the depths of the gutter
i'm next from the gully
junglist we next from the gully, cassava piece we next from the gully
uh whitehall from the gully, maxfield form the gully
uh
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mattewslane from di gully
new york you can find me on the gully
L.A. find me on the gully
dj frass you find mi on the gully
