Duane Stephson Returns With Black Gold

September 4, 2010
VP Records is set to release singer/songwriter, Duane Stephenson’s sophomore release, BLACK GOLD, on September 28, 2010. The 14-track CD sees Stephenson working with legendary reggae sax player Dean Fraser, who provided the majority of production on BLACK GOLD.

Originally the lead singer and songwriter in To-Isis, one of the most recognized vocal groups in Jamaica, Stephenson branched out on his own in 2007 with the his debut CD, AUGUST TOWN. As a songwriter, Stephenson has written for such major reggae artists as Luciano, Morgan Heritage, and Jah Cure’s reggae anthem “True Reflections.”

Known for his conscious lyrics and depicting the plight of the world around him, BLACK GOLD encompasses Stephenson’s growth mentally, emotionally, and musically. The lead off track “Nah Play” is set to an upbeat one drop riddim expressing the volatile environment in his hometown of Jamaica. Not afraid to convey how he feels about global affairs he also communicates thoughts and desires of his heart on tracks like “Fire In Me” and “More.”

Journeying through this album you can’t escape from being drawn in by the smooth vocals and harmonious instrumentation. A perfect example of this is the track “When We Rise” featuring Ras Shiloh produced by Kemar “Flava” McGregor. Duane Stephenson offers an urgent plea to break the repetitive violence plaguing Jamaica on “Cycle Goes On.” On the first single “Sufferer’s Heights,” Duane sings of the struggles that many people are facing during these recessive times.

Stephenson presents various styles and influences on BLACK GOLD. He adds a lovers rock flavor to Larry Duane Addison’s mid 80s pop-soul lament “Members Only.” Stephenson and the soulful Gramps Morgan compete for a woman’s affection on the country-tinged track “Rescue Me.” A video wll accompany this track; shooting begins in New York on September 7th.

From ballads to roots reggae, his musical skill and heartfelt sentiments will resonant with reggae fans and gain him new ones with BLACK GOLD.

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Flippa Mafia Freed

September 4, 2010

(JaStar) -- Deejay Flippa Mafia has seemingly been given a break at last and is reportedly out on bail in the United States.

The artiste, real name Andrew Davis, was arrested earlier this year after he was allegedly caught trying to enter the United States illegally from the Bahamas in March. The deejay was arrested on March 16 and according to a report made in THE STAR, Flippa at the time knew he had no current legal immigration status in the U.S.

After being arrested, Flippa was being held as a prosecution witness against Julio Santiesteban and Armando Amat, who were charged with encouraging and inducing an alien to enter or reside in the United States. Since then, Flippa has been held in Federal custody, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and more recently was reportedly being held in state custody.

Reports however, surfaced this week that the deejay was released on bail. According to a number of sources he is out on bail and is currently in Philadelphia, where he resided when he previously lived in the United States. Friends of the deejay also claim they have spoken to him since his release.

THE WEEKEND STAR however, after numerous attempts could not confirm these claims.

According to a previous report made in THE WEEKEND STAR, Temple Black of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had confirmed Flippa's detention. "I can confirm there is an ICE detainer but I cannot provide any further details based on our privacy policy."

An ICE detainer, according to the Immigration Policy Centre website immigrationpolicy.org, is a "tool used by ICE and other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to identify potentially deportable individuals who are housed in jails or prisons nationwide. An immigration detainer is an official request from ICE to another law enforcement agency (LEA) - such as a state or local jail - that the LEA notify ICE prior to releasing an individual from local custody so that ICE can arrange to take over custody."

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Lyrics : Vybz Kartel - Tap Tana

September 4, 2010

Chorus:
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap tap tanaaaa
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today

Verse 1:
Mi a walk pon di road and
Mi buk this girl name Wendy
She tell mi she dont have no boyfriend
So mi tek di phone numba
Di next day she come link mi
And mi cyar har run go watch a show
Dem mi cyar har a go back road
And she give mi di ting round here

Chorus:
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap tap tanaaaa
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today

Verse 2:
Early one Tuesday the morning
Me go link Notnice pon di medz
Popcaan did a voice one song
So me sit down a reason wid sweet'n
One har girlfriend come link har
And a seh she like teacha
We deh deh a reason an reason
And mi cyar har inna di bathroom

Chorus:
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap tap tanaaaa
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today

Verse 3:
Mi bredren drop out
Everybody go a nine night
Funeral keep it next day
Me run out inna full suit a black
People a cry buk pon a gal
Stan up and just a did a pree me
Around a di church back she bring me
And give me di supm right here AHUO

Chorus:
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap tap tanaaaa
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today
Just another day, same ting today (ready now)

Verse 4:
When me did live a Okland
Me baby mother get a helper
She neva did too young still
But she neva too old still
When mi baby mother gone
Me a nine inna di house
Instead a she a just dont furniture
She a do cough!!cough!! STOP IT DEH SO

Chorus:
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap
Tap ta tana tap tap

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Ms Kitty is a Scammer?

September 3, 2010

(JaStar) -- Popular media personality Miss Kitty says she is not involved in any scams surrounding Digicel's 'Jus Buss' summer promotion.

According to Kitty, whose real name is Khadine Hylton, scammers have been calling persons impersonating her and asking them to send money to them via Western Union.

While Miss Kitty has been involved in a number of Digicel promotions, she says it is not her job to be calling people. She told THE STAR, "I am not involved in the Jus Buss promotion, I am not suppose to be calling anyone and notifying them about their winning."

via friendsDigicel launched its 'Jus Buss' summer promotion on July 2 it ended August 26. Through the promotion, Digicel users had the chance to win up to $100,000 as well as a Samsung S5230 handset.

According to Miss Kitty, she was first notified about the scam a month ago by friends who had heard about it, as well as calls made to RJR. "I have a friend who called me from Western Union, who said there was a man there ready to send off $12,000," she said.

She added, "there are a lot of nasty people out there, and I'd appreciate if they would stop. It's unfair and heartless for people to send off money they worked so hard for. And some people must be more logical. If you have a doubt about summen, call customer care, call 100 and ask questions. Digicel is a credible telecom provider, there is no way they would ask you to send money to win money."

In the meantime, Miss Kitty has been busy working on her show, 'Ruption', on RJR and said that it has been doing well. She said she is looking for bigger and better things for the future and may look to perform in plays, among other things.

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L.A Lewis Has Words For Raggashanti, Ms. Kitty & MOre

September 3, 2010

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