Foota Hype the leading selector of the Bounty Killer led Alliance was arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

According to police report Foota Hype was held in Cassava Piece sitting in the vehicle that was used to commit the crime. Up on searching the car 10 rounds of ammunition were found wrapped in paper and the other 10 rounds were still in the magazine of an Ultra Star 9mm semi-automatic pistol.

The Constant Spring police went in search for the selector after suspecting that he was involved in a drive by shooting that took place earlier on St. John’s Lane.

Due to minor problems at the Constant Spring holding facility, Foota Hype was transferred to the Red Hills Road lock up, St. Andrew.

Set in the glistening waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Turks and Caicos Islands is a destination of cultural and entertainment activities. One of these many activities is the fourth annual Music and Cultural Festival. The Turks and Caicos Music Festival offers each visitor a chance to experience a star filled event that is sure to delight.

Set to take place on Monday, July 30 to Monday, August 6 at Turtle Cove Marina on Providenciales, the annual event hosted by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and was first introduced in 2003. Since then the festival has grown to attract a following of over 8,000 people, and with good reason, as the festival offers so much more than just music.

Other than a line up that includes the likes of five-time Grammy winner John Legend, American soul singer Micheal Bolton, song stresses India.Arie and Alicia Keys, country singer Kenny Rogers and R&B American soul singer Freddie Jackson- there are countless other cultural, outdoor and fun activities to discover while at the festival.

Big Things are definitely popping, to paraphrase T. I.'s newest smash hit, as the closing night for the 2007 Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival closes out with mega superstars T.I. and Michael Bolton. T.I., voted best Hip-Hop artist of the year at the recent BET Awards, is closing out this year's Festival on a night that will have audiences truly enjoying a well rounded night of entertainment, comedy and music.

"By far, this is the best closing night of the Festival that we have ever had." said Ralph Higgs, Director of Tourism Marketing for the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board. "Getting T.I. to close the Festival will insure that everyone who attends will have great memories that last a lifetime" he added. "Plus Michael Bolton will certainly have all the lovers in the mood with his dynamic show, and the all-star list of comedians will make sure everyone is feeling happy and in a good mood, too!"

Michael Bolton is extremely happy to be performing at this year's festival. "It's my honor to share this music, and these moments, with my fans!" he said. In addition to T.I., Michael Bolton, the Sunday night entertainment will also feature a night of comedy featuring international comedy stars, Beth Payne, Michael Colyar, Shirley Underwood and Jamaica's own PaleFace.

From his first major stage appearance at the Nelson Mandela stage show in 1991, Beenie man’s career has been splintered with controversy. Unlike his immediate counterpart, Bounty Killa, The self proclaimed King of the Dancehall has kept his career buoyant during rough times by weaving a hypnotic web of hits and hearsay.

In early 1996, Beenie Man learned accidentally that no publicity was bad publicity when an appearance on the Rupaul Show sparked the biggest Dancehall Melee of the nineties, when he allegedly kissed the show’s host Rupaul, a noted American Transvestite.

This small “mistake” placed Beenie on the American Social radar. The following year in 1997, his album entitled “The Many Moods of Moses” sold gold worldwide.

Lauded by the critics as one of the dancehall genre’s best albums, it placed him on the international entertainment map and on the road to Grammy stardom. This he achieved in 2000 with the album Art&Life, copping the reggae award for that same year.

One time trio, Brick&Lace has emerged stronger, sexier and sassier than ever as the stylish twosome of Nailah and Nyanda. Former member, Tasha resigned from the frontlines but remains with the group as part of their strong support structure.

In their new sleeker form, the ladies, continue to entertain by capturing characteristics from genres such as reggae, dancehall, hip hop, old soul, and R&B.

Indeed, who they are is evident in their moniker: “Our mother came up with the name ‘Lace’ and we immediately liked it,” explains the incisively passionate Nyanda. “But we still felt that there was an edge missing, so I came up with ‘Brick.’ It has stuck with us ever since and has evolved with us.”

28 year-old R&B sensation Usher and his would be 37 year-old wife Tameka Foster will no longer walk down the aisle.

According to a source close to the couple OutAroad.com gets to understand that Usher’s mother and former manager was apart of the problem. It was reported that Usher’s mother who’s against the wedding got invited to the ceremony at the last minute and with her disapproval there will be no wedding.

There were also disagreements between the couple of where the wedding reception should be held. It was said that Usher wanted a upscale reception with dinner from chef Jean Georges, while the his lovely girlfriend Foster wanted a backyard barbecue. According to the source their wedding arrangements was just only two weeks old.
That was quick.

By Lloyd Laing aka Gibbi Geraz
RiddimJamaica

As Jah Cure sat in the Jonkanoo Lounge, basking in the attention of his release party, a sense of disconnection garnished the artistes face periodically. It was as though he was here with us in body, but truly in spirit, at times, he seemed to be somewhere else. Probably missing the few friends made behind bars during these last eight years.

Or was he reflecting on the immediate future?

The artiste release from incarceration sets the pace for a highly anticipated comeback.
His musical premonitions from behind bars such as “Love is”, “Reflections”, and “A Place called Jamaica”, have emulated a standard of quality and class of which Reggae has not seen in years.

The impact of his music on the global scene, has made Jah Cure a household name, establishing the fledging artiste as a brand, and attracting the attention of industry stalwart Dangazone Records.

By Out&Bad

Reggae singer Jah Cure walked out of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre today as a free man after serving nine long years behind bars. OutAroad.com reached on the scene in time to see the joy and happiness on the faces of his family members and close friends when he burst through the doors.

According to Jah Cure’s publicist Allison Young the big celebration will now officially take place at the Ruins in Ocho Rios which will last for two days and then from there to James Bond Beach, Oracabessa. The dates for the event were shifted from August 24th – 26th to October 12th – 14th due to the announcement of the General Election by Prime Minister Portia. The Election will be held on 27th of August a day after the original date of Cure Fest before it was changed.

While serving his nine years at the Tower Street Correctional Centre, Jah Cure has voiced over a dozen hit songs such as ‘Love Is’, ‘Longing For’, ‘True Reflection’ etc…. You can also lookout for his Album entitled ‘True Reflection’ to be release on July 31st by VP Records.

Cham has been on a hot run on the international music scene with his hit song, Ghetto Story and the official remix to Mims tune, This Is Why I'm Hot, also done with Junior Reid.

Well Cham recently released a couple songs to radio and shot music videos for them. Conscience, is a real conscious tune that is so powerful that it doesn't require forceful delivery. It is geared towards the wrong-doers of our societies and simply gets right to the meat of the matter from the very first line: "What could a possess a man, to turn a AK47 on a young woman/ And have the heart to send her go to neverland". As the song progresses, it gets increasingly deep.

Stage Name: Latonya “Style”

D.O.B.: July 3, 1985 [Cancer]

Titles: Dancer / Choreographer / Dance Instructor

Characteristics: Creative, Meticulous, Versatile, Amiable

Dance Skills/Styles: Reggae/Dancehall, Hip Hop, African, Modern, Folk, Salsa & Soca

Experience: Over 16 years- dance and choreography (locally and internationally)

Countries Visited: Japan, China, U.S.A., Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, St. Lucia, Barbados,
Grand Cayman

Goals: To promote dancehall/reggae dancing to the fullest
To travel the world and share cultural experiences
To be a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment industry

# Member of Ashe Academy Performing Arts Group (1994-1998)
# Member of Queens Dance Troupe (Gold medal winners at JCDC Dance Finals) (1992-1996)

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com/Staff writer

“These are the flipping days,
Juvenile a run di street with dem flipping Ks,
Yow you caan even rest in piece in you flipping grave...”
- These are some of the words Busy Signal chanted in his present hit song titled ‘The Days’.

The election is looming and like many dancehall artistes Busy Signal is concerned with its staging. Speaking with OutAroad.com Busy Signal voiced his opinion on the election, wishing for it to be a peaceful staging where the youths from the garrisons rest the Ks, even though these are the days.

“Mi a beg all di hot head in the ghetto, hot head in a di trenches, hot head in a di gully and the banks, south, east, west and north hear mi, just stay focus”, he told OutAroad.com. He added: “…it is not fair - these guys only come around when they need votes and offer wi a bag a things and trick we.”

“It is better you give us medications for our kids and put in place proper education facilities and most importantly create jobs for the youths them because that is better than giving them a one or two grand. It’s time for us to realize as a people that it’s the same things happened every time; them fix some little potholes and make us offers that they never fulfilled. How do they feel when these people are killing each other for a few dollars?” Signal reasoned while we conduct this interview under an ackee tree at Solid Agency office.

Radio in Jamaica and Europe have been heavily rotating, the smooth sexy vocals from Courtney John’s latest single “Baby Tonight” on Sly & Robbie’s Taxi record label.

“Baby Tonight” is one of the singles taken from Sly and Robbie’s current riddim, ‘Baltimore’, the same haunting melody and song which was a hit for ‘The Tamlins’ in back in 1978.

“Baby Tonight” will also be on Courtney’s highly anticipated second album “Unselfish” due for release late September 2007, until its release fans can get their Courtney fix by checking out his stylish, brand new website www.courtneyjohn.com.

Courtney will also be going back to his birth parish of St Mary, Jamaica to join Capleton and many others at ‘St Mary Mi Come From’ August 5 2007.

Rumors of friendship filled the air of 50 Cent and The Game getting back together. This means The Game will once again be shouting GGGGGGGunit, but the question concerned fans are asking - is this true?

Well according to gossip website MediaTakeout, The Game has agreed to do a collaboration with 50 Cent for his album, ‘Curtis’ – this album will be The Game’s forth album.

After throwing heated words at G-unit for several months and has created is own fan base – how will he manages to have those fans shouting G-unit also or will they think that he’s nothing but a ‘game’.

Ky-Mani Marley, international reggae phenomenon and son of the iconic Bob Marley, serves as the premiere artist for the newly launched label.

With reggae music finding mainstream success in the United States and abroad, the crossover appeal of superstar talent such as Sean Paul, Elephant Man, and Wayne Wonder has resonated with artists creating fan bases worldwide. Now Ky-Mani Marley, international reggae phenomenon and son of the iconic Bob Marley, is giving back to his fans in a whole new way.

Marley serves as the premiere artist for the newly launched VOX Music Group, an independent record label created by Voxonic Inc., innovators of a patent voice conversion technology which can convert songs into over 1,400 languages with a 99% accuracy and voice retention rate. Marley will be releasing his first album in five years on the label, with various singles to be released in languages such as Spanish and French.

aaaaahh!
Got to get my break
got to keep my head up

These are the f**king days
when di gal dem in them teens have the f**king aids
nuff youth nuh have degrees
nut but them the grades
picture this and try fi see it with you f**king ears
aaahh!

These are f**king times
when you sneakers aint your only nines
some whe cry pon Jesus a them commit the crimes
nuff illiterate and still a read in between di lines
aaaahh!

High pitch!
Those are the f**king dudes
claim! dem a you friend and want you f**king food
den! some dem a rob, while some a dem a rape, while some a dem a kill,
while some a dem a shoot,
is like we need a rated R pon di f**kin news"

By: Kon-Vick

OutAroad.com posted a story on July 24 reporting that one of Dancehall’s Reggae giants Buju Banton signed a contract deal with Gay Rights - who are heavily promoting the Stop Murder Music Campaign against several big names in the dancehall arena, such as Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Vybz Kartel, T.O.K. and Gargamel himself. So far stories have been posted on several international websites saying that Beenie Man, Capleton, Sizzla and Buju Banton had signed a three year contract pledging not to perform any violent anti-gay bashing music and should uphold a philosophy of love, respect for all.

But according to Queerty.com, Buju Banton’s management team denies any such action of making contractual agreement with Gay Rights activist. - “It’s just a bunch of gay lies”

By: C Basil
OutAroad.com/Staff writer

Caribbean Pop star Rihanna who has made a rapid growth in the music industry is now one of the seventh artistes who's song rocks the #1 spot on UKs Chart for 10 weeks.

According to critics, Rihanna is here to stay. Rihanna who's only 19 years old has sure gained better honors than most of her peers who are in the Pop/R&B arena for years.

According to her website, Rihanna boasted about her love for music and the hard work. "It always seemed glamorous but it is real work," she says on her website. "My love for music and singing will never change but the rose-coloured glasses are no longer so rosy."

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad/Staff writer

Hardcore dancehall artiste Buju Banton joins Beenie Man and Sizzla on their campaign of not doing violent songs against any class or race. This contract is led by the Gay Rights community and their aim is to have all dancehall/reggae artistes sign this contractual agreement.

Wanted by Gay Rights
Elephant Man, TOK, Bounty Killa and Vybz Kartel are the other artistes that the Gay Rights group said needs to sign this contract in order for gay people to support their career. It is evident that since this immense campaign Jamaican artistes who were on the list of singing violent anti-gay lyrics have lost in total more than over 6 million dollars yearly.

OutAroad.com went on the road and asked the question, “Do you think Jamaican artistes should yield to Gay Rights Group, of not having the rights to do violent anti-gay lyrics?

Dumar, age: 23, “I am not a supporter for the gay people but I think both parties need to sign, meaning, I am not comfortable with gay people hugging in public because I have children and what do you think my kids will believe when they see two men hugging and kissing in public – and that is not right and I would love for the gay people to look at it from that point of view. And them damn artiste are the ones who cost this plague on themselves because you only sings about things that you are afraid to be because them are not man enough, from you know that you will not let a next stand behind you, don’t sing about these people.”

Jovi Rockwell is taking her career by stride living by those words she stated in an interview with Headlines!. After touring and performing at various shows in 2005 and 2006, she has decided to settle down and complete her album, which will be released by late fall.

Though some songs on the CD were written and released in 2006, there is more in store for you, her loyal listeners. With eclectic musical rhythms, artistic collaborations, thought provoking lyrics, kinetic dance energy and sultry singing style, Ms. Rockwell has put together a therapeutic CD perfect for people rocking alone or rocking with someone.

All about Love and Hey have been well-received by fans worldwide but the attention has now shifted to her newest single with Mr. Vegas, titled You’re Gonna Need Me. Dressed down to a tank top and boy shorts Jovi rocks the video with Vegas well. Director, Mark Humphrey introduced his concept based on the movie-The Devil’s Rejects; subsequently filming in California at the scene of the movie.

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com/Staff writer

Hip-hop stars Lil Wayne and Ja Rule have been arrested in New York on charges of carrying illegal firearms.

According to police reports the two were arrested separately after leaving a concert in Manhattan. Ja Rule, whose real name is Jeff Atkins, was pulled over by cops for speeding. During the process a weapon was discovered in the car.

It was a same case scenario for Lil Wayne whose real name is Dwayne Carter. When his vehicle was searched a Pistol was found in his possession and he was also charged for smoking marijuana.

Up until press time OutAroad.com tried to get comments from both rappers management team but no was available for commenting on the matter.

By Chat Too Much

Yes people, I am fresh and blessed on the scene, and as you can see my name is Chat Too Much.

Yes, is me Mavado big up inna him song dem. For real Mavado give thanx for bussing me on the scene, because I am going to chat every body business.

D'Angel and Beenie Man
Yes, I can bet a lot of you never knew that Beenie Man is not sleeping at home when night time comes. After the Doctor a come home to surprise him wife, I heard that when him took out his secret key and open the door - him see a note weh seh - I am in New York, will be back home soon.

By: Out&Bad

Between the years 2006-2007, the dancehall fraternity has witnessed four new artistes who have definitely made a mark in the industry. All four came along with a catchy slang that has now become an everyday language flowing from the mouths of teenagers and grown ups.

The first one on the OutAroad.com battle field was Busy Signal, who definitely stuck to the definition of his name and had the place busy. Within a few months he had the whole place shouting “Sound The Big Thing Dem” - he also made a promised to his fans that he’s
“Not Going Down”.
This promise, he manages to maintain even though a few months back, Busy had lost every bit of his ‘Signals’. He was however quick on his thoughts to realise that “These Are The Flipping Days”.

Next on the agenda was Idddddddd donia, who got his big break by following the clashing trends of Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. This trend he directed primarily at Busy Signal, though he threw words at Don Corleone, and Cool Face to name a few. With the strong lyrical content that he was spitting out, there is no way Busy Signal could have “Step Out” and competed with Aidonia.

They say that change can be a good thing. Just ask Kelly Rowland, a founding member of Destiny's Child, the top-selling female recording group of all-time, and a best-selling Grammy-winning solo artist in her own right.

By 2006, Destiny's Child had wrapped the group's "Destiny Fulfilled" farewell tour and Kelly Rowland -- who'd successfully debuted as a solo artist in 2002 with a global smash album, Simply Deep, and a chart-topping Grammy-winning hit single, "Dilemma" --decided to record her second solo album, a collection of new songs reflecting who she was and where she was going as a woman and as an artist.

The result, Ms. Kelly is the long-awaited successor to Rowland's best-selling 2002 solo debut album, Simply Deep, which has sold more than 2.5 copies worldwide, debut at ..1 in the UK and Australia. Simply Deep showcased the smash hit, "Dilemma," Kelly's duet with the rapper Nelly, which earned the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2003 and spent 10 weeks at ..1 on the Hot 100.

Baby girl whats your name?
lemme talk to ya, lemme buy you a drink
im t-pain you know me convict music NAPPY BOY ohh wee
I know the club close at 3
whats the chances of you roll'n with me
back to the crib show you how I live
lets get drunk 'n forget what we did

(chorus)
i'ma buy you a drink ooo wee
oohh i'ma take you home with me
I got money in the bank
shawty what you think 'bout that
ill be in the grey cadillac
we in the bed like ooo oo
we in the bed like ooo oo

After producing an endless array of hit records for the likes of musical heavyweights such as 50 Cent, The Game, Rihanna and Snoop Dogg, production savant J.R. Rotem has turned his attention to one of the most innovative young talents in music, Sean Kingston, the first signing on his Beluga Heights label.

Kingston, a 17 year old native of Jamaica who now lives in Miami brings his very unique triple threat of talent of rapping, reggae chatting and soulful harmonization with the 2007 release of his debut yet to be titled album.

“As an artist, my whole goal is to make powerful and classic music,” Sean divulges. “I want everyone to feel me and understand where I’m from and that’s what this album will do. The music is all about an authentic Sean Kingston vibe. JR is a talented dude and a dope producer and he saw that I had something different than any other artist out there. Together we’re a powerful force.

NCE (Nothin Comz Eazy) Records is the movement. THE ALLIANCE is the click. Comprised of rappers BLACKOUT, P.O.P., SKINNY, female rapper BLISS, and in-house producer TY-CUTTA, their hit song “TATTOO” featuring FABO, is sweeping the nation faster than you can say “Tat-Tat-Tatted Up”. This club banger is one that’s not going anywhere! One thing is certain; regardless of your set, the fact of the matter is that The Alliance inked up just right! The tattoo, whether if it’s displayed in clothing apparel designs or directly on the skin, is an expression of a lifestyle that represents total individuality and freedom of expression.

Dripped in individuality, THE ALLIANCE, signed to Asylum / NCE Records, is able to hold it down as a group while each member is successfully able to rip the stage. As the brainchild of their manager, Q, THE ALLIANCE fulfills his vision that comprises of a strong unit but also one in which each member remains to stand on its own legs and reach the highest heights in music. They breed versatility and won’t allow themselves to be lumped into the ‘crunk’ category although the group is from Georgia. Instead, they want the world to know that they will eventually branch off in various directions with diverse sounds and solo projects. No one-hit wonders here! Instead they use THE ALLIANCE as a platform, just as the tattoo, as a vehicle for creative expression (and by the way- everyone in the group sports tattoos).

Get ready to hear the summer banger of 2007 from Eve featuring Sean Paul called "Give It To You". This is Eve's second single from her forthcoming album "Here I Am" due in stores August 7! Photos from the video shoot are below and attached.

Myspace-Sexygirl of The Week

Well just a little about Sakina I'm a cool down to earth person not shallow, conceited, self centred, sneaking, hype nor am I anti-social or a b*tch which people love to assume, if people would only get to know me before they assume they would realise I'm a really shy & silly person who loves to have fun and socialize - and yes you can approach me I don't bite but I really hate to be annoyed and would love if people don't make it their point of duty to try and know my business. I mean I'm not all that interesting.

Personally I think it's pathetic that people make my life the center of their world I mean I'm flattered and all but really get your own life and stay the hell out of mine.people always complain that I don't smile & I always look serious which is true but thats just my look I cant help it really it doesn't mean anything.Well thats enough of me lata.

"Xtra, xtra read all about dancehall newest 'Gangsta Ras" - He's easily one of the most "in-demand" artistes on the music scene, Munga Honorable has been and will be busy all summer. Whether it is that he's travelling all over the island or he is flying overseas to "Buss It Make The Earth Shake" Munga is making his presence felt everywhere.

He has some major upcoming dates including: Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest - Montego Bay, Jamaica (Thursday, July 19), All Spice 2007 (Saturday, July 28) Fully Loaded - James Bond Beach, Oracabessa (Sunday, July 29), A St. Mary Mi Come From, Gray's Inn Sports Complex, St. Mary (Sunday, August 5); Irie Jamboree - Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, NY (Sunday, September 2) to name a few.

After a disastrous 2006 leading into 2007, 'The King of Dancehall' Beenie Man managed to 'Back It Up' in the #1 position on local charts.

Currently, Beenie Man is on a European Festival Tour and will be back in Jamaica next week, in time for his Sumfest performance on July 19 in Montego Bay. Beenie Man’s song “Back It Up” is the No.1 song in Jamaica on all the major charts. This song is produced by 357 Records / Mafia House Productions and is featured on the Mad Sittn’ Riddim. The major local charts include RE TV Top 20, Richie B’s Top 30 Dancehall and Hype TV Top 20 Singles. Here are other songs to watch on these charts as well, “Real Bad Man” for Birchill and “Dreaming Of You” Featuring Alaine by Sleepy Splu.

Beenie Man’s next performance after Sumfest is Hartford Connecticut at the West Indian Social Club on July 20

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