By: Christopher Icey Jace Campbell
OutAroad.com Writer

In what has turned out to be the talk of the industry last week, the Julia Braham Saga continues - this time with another well known industry veteran claiming the young video director’s lack of professionalism caused loss in promotional revenue.

Mark Pinnock C.E.O of Natural Bridge Records home to Dancehall artists Mr. Peppa, Ward-21, Konshens, Aisha, Timber-lee and Tifa is the latest plaintiff to accuse Braham of improprieties. Pinnock who read the previous OutAroad.com exclusive with DJ Assassin’s Manager Gareth Campbell says “it's not the first time she has done something like this”.

With invoices prepared by his company dated from as far back as June 19th he says Braham has taken his money and to date a video has not been presented. Speaking to OutAroad.com at his Dumbarton Ave Studios Pinnock insists that his only reason for coming forward is because he wants it to be known that Assassin’s camp is not the only victim that has been scarred by the hands of her unscrupulous behavior . “This is not something we at Natural Bridge normally do, we are a company of professionals and by no means are we trying to tarnish her career but if this is the only means of garnering her attention then so be it - instead of Julia complaining she needs to provide us with some form of reimbursement for the unfinished project valued at US$4500.

OutAroad.com:
When was the last time you had sex?

Delly Ranks:
Lol. (Laughs) Well today a Monday December 31, so the last time would have been Saturday December 29th.

OutAroad.com:
What position gets you aroused?

Delly Ranks:
You see when me a give it to my girl from back, when mi bend her over and a send it and she a call out mi name “DELLY” “DELLY” “DON’T STOP, DELLY GIVE IT TO ME” ah the greatest ting. Back shot mad.

OutAroad.com:
What was it like having sex for the first time?

Delly Ranks:
The first time having sex was like the world just open because mi never feel that way before, I was like yea mi bruck mi ducks now mi good, is just to continue batting.

Intro:
Yeah.......Woaah Oh Dis Is For My Soljahz ....
Real Real Soljahz Yeah!

Chorus
Dis Is For My Fallen Soljahz
We Miss You Although You Gone
We With You Gone Pon Di Battle Field
Life IS So Real

Dis Is For My Fallen Soljahz
We Miss You Although You Gone
We With You Gone Pon Di Battle Field
Life IS So Real

Verse 1
As A Likkle Yute Used 2 Heng Out Pon Di Corner
Me and Di Whole Ah mi Friend Dem We Ah Bun Some Marijuana
Although Nuff Ah We Never Grow Up Wid No Fahda
Still We Haffi Try We Best Mek It Cross De Border
But Some Bwoy True Dem Big Like How Hulk Hogan
Come Ah Chat Tell Dem We Nuh Listen Slogan
We Prefer Dead Before We Tek Program
We Nuh Grow Wrong ......No We Nuh Grow Wrong

Mavado
Intro
(Girl laughs)

Ah no laugh ah serious ting
Gal mi nuh u wan me
Mi tell u she wan me
She say she wan me
Mi know she wan me, so gi mi de punarny me feeling horny

Chorus
She say she wan me squeeze her breast dem like the trigger of my gun
Tun her back way and f**k her hard and she mek she cum
Out ah de bedroom she run, mi nuh know ah way she tun
De p*$$y catch a fire and de p*$$y start bun

Verse 1
Dem gal yah want stiff c**k
So mi f**k her out hard when she position from back
Worse de gul skin clean, yes and de zum zum fat
My girl come up front and mek some gal gwan chat
She wet up herself when she see me mavado rock
And me neat inna me clarks and pull over gal gi mi props
Gi mi straight up p*$$y cause she know say gangsta no saps
De gal say her first boyfriend nyam p*$$y like chops
Mi f**k her to the max

Intro:
Hey just believe me nuh.. Technology
Nah mek dem set we up, Busy
Technology it set a way
We haffi get away

Chorus:
Hey mi ask who’s calling me from a unknown number
We nuh answer no unknown number
Nah pick it up if it’s a private call
Gangsta nuh answer no private call
Who’s calling me from a unknown number
We nuh answer no unknown number
Nah pick it up if it’s a private call
Gangsta nuh answer certain call

Vybz Kartel
I am surprised that Jigsy has gone to the media with all these outlandish accusations, some of which border on slander and defamation, and serve to damage my reputation as an entertainer. I was not even in the venue at the time of this alleged incident at Bembe. I had been promoting my new liquor Vybz Rum, and partying with friends at the session, and had left some time during Jigsy’s set. I only heard about the incident several hours afterwards through a third party, and then reporters informed me of his ridiculous tirade on the radio. I don’t know if Jigsy is still in shock after the incident or if the moment has simply overwhelmed him, but he should desist from making these malicious statements for which there is no basis or proof.

Bugle
Bugle's "What I'm Gonna Do" remains in the # 1 Position for two consecutive weeks. He is obviously showing that he is top chart material. 'All Hail to Mr. Bugle'.

'The Shot to Watch' this week is "Fallen Soldiers" by Demarco. It is currently in the # 2 Position but let's see how long this will last. The song is one of the fore runners in the race for the top and has been hot on Bugle's tail.

"Daddy Don't Touch Me There" by Queen Ifrica is the 'The Greatest Gainer' this week the song moved four spots up the # 8 Position. The queen is on the move again, is this another chart topper for her?

'The Newest Entry' is Erupt's "Click My Finger". The song makes it debut in the # 20 Position. Will this song make its way up the chart in a click or will it take longer.

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Chaos reined at Bembe Thursday for a second successive week after an altercation developed between Vybz Kartel and Bembe selector, Jigsy. Offended by comments Jigsy made during his stint behind the turntables Kartel summoned the selector and proceeded to hit him in the face with a firearm.

OutAroad.com heard of the incident and called both parties, however we did not get in touch with Vybz Kartel, but Jigsy was more than willing to give his side of the story.

"Mi on the stage a perform an' as usual everybody know that I am the kind of person who talk what is on my mind and mi always have my style saying bleach out face bowy mi waan kill unno, tight pants bowy mi waan kill unno," he said emotinally adding. "If Kartel a wear tight pants and him face bleach out and have Chinese language tattoo on his neck and it offend him that is not my problem."

By: Christopher Icey Jace Campbell
OutAroad.com Writer

A day after news surfaced that famed female video director Julia Braham was owed money by Assassin for his most recent video Money Machine his Manager and brother Gareth Campbell is on the offensive. Campbell who has been Assassin's manager from his earliest rise in dancehall is adamant that negligence and a lack of professionalism on the part of Braham led to the falling out.

In an exclusive phone interview with OutAroad.com sought to clarify the actual detail of the business arrangement. “Julia is completely unfair we had agreed to shoot a video for Assassin’s song 'Don’t Make Me Hold You' from about early July when the track was hot and our promotional campaign was most significant and she didn’t deliver. We paid her in full for the video, $300,000.00 in cash as well as wire transfer and we didn’t get nothing, it took her a month after the shoot to give us a reason why we couldn’t see the edited version, basically she said the hard drive that had the footage fell and everything was lost”. Campbell who said Julia blatantly misleads them however showed empathy and allowed her to redeem her self. “At first we just wanted back our money that we paid her in full but she called us crying and pleading and get people to beg us to give her a chance; I was lenient and so we agreed to do a new video free of cost.

Bounty Killer
Sting 2007 was not as excited as how fans determined it to be due to the fact no lyrical warfare took place on stage. But OutAroad.com will flip the script and showcase The Top 5 Best Dress Artistes and the worse dress artistes just to add a little fun in Sting 2007.

Overall the worse dress artiste was Fantan Mojah - his outfit was not even fit to be taken by our photographer’s camera so we will only showcase photos of the Top 5 Best Dress Artistes starting off the list with Bounty Killer standing firm in the number five position.

5) Bounty Killer gave is usually ‘killer’ performance by throwing a few words at his year to year arch rival Beenie Man who was no where near the Sting venue. He also received a massive encore from the audience when he mentioned, “Mi caan believe seh Vybz Kartel bleach out him face”.
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4) Vybz Kartel ranked number four on the list - his out fit was not 100% wonderful but the coordination with his pants, shirt, tie, hat, jewelry, shoes and gloves was what makes his outfit looks expensive. Vybz Kartel also earned the honors of being awarded as one of the best male performers for Sting 2007. Back in the pass Vybz would just came on the stage and only sings the chorus of his hit songs but this time around he performed and entertained.

Vybz Kartel
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3) Holding down the number three position is Ninja Man’s adopted daughter Spice - her designer really did her justice and not only that she was hottest female artiste, but she also captured the title for best female performer. Spice slew D’Angel in every way she could and gave manly advice to Beenie Man for making a hilarious decision that she claimed his tearing him apart. She also sends out a message telling Beenie Man that she felt sorry for him.

Spice
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2) Shane-O’s outfit was extremely nice and could have also been listed as the number one best dress design, only if there were a teenager’s category. Hats off to Shane-O. OutAroad.com would also like to use this opportunity to congratulate Sonecone and Shane-O for their musical reunion, all the best for 2008.

Shane-O
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1) Ninja Man’s outfit was well done and properly put together - his outfit was indeed the best overall but went off the stage feeling disappointed because no one came forward for a lyrical clash with Ninja Man who was crowned Mr. Sting for 2007.

Ninja Man

By Christopher Icey Jace Campbell
OutAroad.com Writer

Dancehall’s fastest rising female video director Julia Braham is breaking the silence surrounding a current disagreement between herself and the versatile Dancehall DJ Assassin. Braham whose long list of clientele includes some of dancehall's most elite says her recent project with Assassin has gone sour after a series of mishaps.

Speaking with OutAroad.com in an exclusive interview she gave details of what transpired. “Aright what happened was I shot a video for Assassin's song 'Don’t Make Me Hold You' and quoted a charge to his management, when I sent the footage to the editor for editing he (the editor) damaged the hard drive accidentally - so is like we just decided to do a new video”.

Braham who admits to not having a formal written contract in place says Assassin's manager Garath Campbell had given the go ahead for the new shoot but when calculated exceeded the first videos budget by a few thousand dollars. “We basically had a verbal agreement and we decided to do a video instead for Money Machine, I told them that it would be a bit more money and they basically said fine they would pay the balance. Fine we did the video and I sent it to the same editor because he was now responsible for getting the project completed and he did his job but ignored my distinct instructions not to give Assassin's people the completed version until the money owed was collected. The money owed to me should have been paid when the video wrapped that day but up to now I don’t get it and I have people I need to pay calling me asking for their money, these are people I have worked with and it’s putting that business relationship we have in jeopardy”, she told OutAroad.com with a worried look on her face.

Verse 1
I will never be the one to hurt you,
i'll never be the one to lie to you,
i will be the one to stop loving you,
i'll be the one to get angry at you,
who knows i'll be saying these words
but baby when the rain fall i will cry with you and
when the sun shine i will smile with you
cause I'm your woman...

Chorus
love you love you baby,
love you pure,
love you love you honey,
till you just can't take no more
love you love you baby,
love you pure,
love you love you honey,
till you just can't take no more.

Wayne Wonder
Wayne Wonder's album Foreva remains at the #1 spot on South Florida's Reggae Charts and #2 spot on New York's Reggae Charts. Performing and recording for over 15 years, Wayne Wonder is synonymous with worldwide dancehall reggae chart-toppers and mega hits.

Foreva features the hit tune Again and includes the sexy new single For My Love featuring Trina. Wayne Wonder is world renowned for his buttery vocals, driving beats and impossibly catchy hooks. It's guaranteed to be heard blasting out of car windows, dominating the airwaves and pulsating through nightclubs all over the globe. Foreva is the follow up to 2003's smash success No Holding Back (Atlantic Records) which garnered worldwide acclaim with a peak position at #29 on the Billboard Top 200, a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album, and the now famous solo television performance splitting the bill with Sean Paul on 'Saturday Night Live'.

Wayne Wonder’s one time collaborator Buju Banton has re-released his groundbreaking album Inna Heights. In the 10 years since its release, Inna Heights has helped establish Buju Banton as the leading reggae star of his generation and cemented his moniker as the Voice of Jamaica. The deluxe CD Package includes fully re-mastered audio of the original album plus 3 bonus tracks from the period. The DVD includes previously unreleased footage of his 40 minute live performance from Sumfest 1996, the music video for Destiny and rare bonus footage.

I Wayne's first week sales from his sophomore album Book Of Life (Nov. 6) walked him straight to the top of the Billboard charts at the #4 spot in the Reggae category. The mystique roots and culture sound of I-Wayne has been intriguing the general populous since his firing single "Can't Satisfy Her(2005)," took over the mainstream airwaves. Now he returns with his
eagerly awaited release Book Of Life.

I-Wayne polishes his enchanting smooth sound over airy instrumentals with simplistic yet profound lyrics that remind listeners of an essential truth-that life is a gift for which we can be grateful. The title track, which is the CD's first single, provides an overview of the set, expressing
everything I Wayne has learned in his 28 years of life and his desire to share his experience-a glowing example of the personal rendered universal.

By: Ralston Barrett

Without a doubt Little Hero is always a crowd pleaser, armed with a barrage of popular tunes such as "Inna Di Ghetto", "The Prayer", "Freedom", "No More War", "Prayer Time" & his monster hit "God Alone", he has never failed to deliver the goods on stage. Just Two weeks ago patrons who attended the Supreme Promotions event Riding West at Llandilo in Savannalamar witnessed a very masterful performance from Little Hero. He delivered a very exciting set that had the crowd in a frenzy, earning himself several encores. He is booked to appear on several events during the holiday season such as Riding West, Sting, Magnum GT Taylor's Christmas Extravaganza, Reggae Camp Fire and Unity Splash.

Early next year Little Hero will be touring Japan in support of his album "Revelation", which has been released in Japan since December 5th by Diamond Edge record company. Reports coming out of Japan is the album is enjoying good sales. "Revelation " will be released early next year in Jamaica by Inspirer Records. The fifteen track album is produced by his manger Delroy Roberts for his Inspirer imprint and features several of Hero's most popular songs as well as new material such "Ghetto Life", "Revelation Time", "When", "Town Of Sorrow", "Reggae Music" & his current hit "Praise God". "Praise God" is currently racing up the local charts and several overseas charts. It is currently number 3 on the US Virgin Islands Reggae Charts.

Vybz Kartel and Mavado
Hell broke loose at Bembe last night between members of Mavado and Vybz Kartel’s entourage which turns out to be a bloody scene.

OutAroad.com reporter Kon-Vick was no where close to the melee but managed to paint a picture of the incident with the help of a patron standing in the heart of the vicious bottle throwing fight.

“Mavado and him crew did stand in the direction of the bathroom and it seems like Kartel and a few men from his entourage was heading in that same direction when Mavado’s thugs tried to stop them from passing through the middle and then things got ugly.
Bottle mash in a head, kick and punch and all sort of things erupted.

According to another patron it was just a little misunderstanding that got out of hand.
“I don’t think they knew who was who - both Mavado and Kartel par with bad men and none of them weren’t too bright to settle this silly incident like real men, the fight just never did fi happened.

Minutes after police and ambulance came on the scene.

Rihanna got everyone talking recently on whether the fact she’s gotten some enhancements on her body lately. She insists that it’s all those rumors are just that, rumors!

She says, "I'm terrified of going under the knife. Because of the pain, the complications - not to mention the fact that it's utterly unauthentic. "If my t*ts aren't feeling big one day, too bad. I'll get a good bra.

"I like my body and I work out as hard as I can to make it as perfect as possible. But at the end of the day there's always people who criticize your weight, your hairstyle and what you're wearing. I just get on with it."

The girl wears a push up bra one day and everyone assumes she’s got a boob job. I'm sure a guy started this rumor, because any girl knows that a good bra can really give a woman that extra "lift" she needs.

Source: www.hollyscoop.com

By: Ralston Barrett

International Reggae artist Imanuel Walsh has been making strides locally with the release of his current single "Revolution". The song which is from his latest album "Deep Within" also features rising Deejay UT Ras and has been receiving a lot of airplay both locally and abroad. The accompanying video for "Revolution" has also received much attention on local television stations and has climbed to the top of several local video charts. "Deep Within" is available in Jamaica through In Di Streets distribution and in America through Ernie B's Reggae. However "Deep Within" will be released in Japan on January 16, 2008 by Deaiki Sound Company, under a joint venture distribution agreement between Imanuel's Jah Seh So Imprint and Deaiki Sound Company. Following the release of the album Imanuel will embark on a tour of Japan starting on February 15th. A documentary about Imanuel's life and the making of "Deep Within" was released in Japan on the 19th of November, as a part of the promotion for "Deep Within".

JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host - “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM

Busy Signal
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01 1 15 Nah Go A Jail-Busy Signal-Jam 2(2wks@#1) NM
02 2 10 Everybody Dance-RDX - Apt 19 (2wks@#1) NM
03 7 10 Pick It Up & Drop It - Sean Paul-Birchill Records U-4
04 3 14 Dem A Sissy-Assassin-Don Corleon D-1
05 6 13 Tell Dem Don't Follow-Buju Banton-Heart of Love U-1
06 4 20 Give It Up-Beenie Man feat Barbee-357 Records (3wks@#1) D-2
07 8 6 Squeeze Har - Mavado - H20 U-1
08 11 7 Empire Army - Vybz Kartel-Big Ship U-3
09 12 5 Dandy Shandy - Macka Diamond-Birch Hill U-3
10 5 24 Wine Pon It/Talk To Me-Munga - Casper Productions(1wk@#1) D-5

With just a few days to go before Christmas, plans are in full swing for the 8th staging of the Magnum GT Taylor Reggae Christmas Extravaganza stage show. St. Elizabeth will come alive on Christmas night when this year's staging unfolds at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth. Without a doubt it will be a night of great entertainment as fans will be treated to a musical feast from the exciting lineup of acts slated for the event. The lineup consists of headliners such as the Warlord Bounty Killer who will be making his first appearance on the event, along with the self proclaimed King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, The King Of Fire Capleton, the Don Gorgon Ninja Man, Freddie McGregor & Jah Cure.

Just when you thought that the lineup couldn't get any better Dancehall maestro Sizzla Kolonji has been added to the lineup which also includes Mavado, Taurus Riley, Munga, Jimmy Riley Chuck Fender, Spice, Richie Spice,Queen Ifrica, Lutan Fya, Admiral Tibeth, Edi Fitzroy, Anthony Cruz, Macka Diamond, Lady G, Iley Dread, Captain barkey & Wickerman, Alaine,Cecile, Ethana, Hero & The God Alone Crew, Timmy Burrell, Desi Boyd, Christopher Martin, Villa Dutch & Feekez, Mr. Peppa, Mikeylous, Ras Ghandi, Perfect, Singer J, Dadda & Ioctane. Backing bands will be Ruff Kut and Live Wire bands, sound-system music will be provided by Stone Love & GT's Aggregation.

By: Ralston Barrett

Talented singer/songwriter and Police Officer Evrold Tomlinson, of the Savanalamar Police station in Westmoreland, just concluded the shooting of two music videos in support of his current single "Stop The Gun Shot" and his soon to be released single "Oh Mama Oh Papa". The music videos were shot at various locations across Westmoreland and was directed by New York based director Chris Dapkins. Both videos are currently being edited in New York and will be released to television stations both locally and abroad in Janaury.

Stamma T Has been steadily carving niche for himself in the music business, for several years now. He says his love for singing began in the early days while attending the Bath Seventh Day Adventist Church in Westmoreland. He continued singing even after moving to Kingston to live with his big sister at the age of sixteen. While in Kingston he attended the Rollington Town Seventh Day Church, where joined a gospel group called the Young Inspirations.

Jay Z and Beyonce
Rumours have been circulating this morning that Beyonce and Jay-Z have tied the knot.
According to various sources the two were married in a small private ceremony in Paris.

A very close family member of Beyonce’s said that instead of exchanging rings, they chose to tattoo a personal inscription on each of their ring fingers.

Nothing as yet has been confirmed from the Jay-z or Beyonce camp.

Source: www.musicrooms.net

Assassin and Sadiki

Assassin has just wrapped shooting his latest video for the song Money Machine which he recently recorded with Sadiki on Assassin's own Board House label.The video, shot on location at Advidco Studios in Kingston, was directed by Julia Braham.

The video for the song Money Machine features Assassin emphasizing his wealth and ability to buy anything he wants, cash even Portmore. In the video Assassin thanks the music for giving him the wealth and also to buy whatever he wanted without stress. He also uses the video to show off the his fruits of hard labor.

Mary J. Blige
Geffen Records superstar and hit-making songwriter Mary J. Blige, is set to follow-up the most successful album of her career, the triple platinum The Breakthrough, with her eighth (8th) studio CD Growing Pains on Tuesday, December 18th, one week before Christmas.

Growing Pains includes her top ten single “Just Fine” which has become an instant favorite on radio enjoyed by over 20 million listeners. “Just Fine” is in heavy rotation on MTV, BET and VH-1, and Mary recently shot the video for her second single, “Work That,” which is currently featured in an Apple iPod commercial.

After selling over 40 million CDs and garnering six Grammy Awards during her phenomenal 15-year career, Mary is confident that her fans will not be disappointed with Growing Pains. “They’re going to get a sense of what my state of mind is and how I view the world,” she says. “And hopefully, most of all, they’re going to hear just the sincere honesty and love that I have for them.” She adds, “Growing Pains represents accepting that there’s pain that goes along with growing and change. No pain, no gain.”

Buju Banton
(New York, NY//Kingston, JA) 18, December 2007) Gargamel Music, Inc., in association with Penthouse Music and VP Music Group, is proud to announce a very special Buju Banton release:
the Inna Heights - 10th Anniversary Edition, set to drop worldwide on Tuesday, January 8th.

The follow up to Banton's classic 'Til Shiloh album, Inna Heights, originally released in November 1997, furthered the artist's exploration of Roots Reggae with such spiritually enriching tunes as "Destiny," "Hills & Valleys," "Give I Strength" and "Close One Yesterday." The album received rave reviews from a host of international media outlets, including Rolling Stone magazine.

Munga and Deva Bratt
Fast rising dancehall artist Munga and Portmore’s star Deva Bratt gave fans a taste of what to expect at Sting 2007 after both artistes got into a crucial fist fight on stage at Stone Love anniversary party held at Mass Camp.

It was in the wee hours of the morning when Gangsta Ras Munga hits the stage and before he could get the chance to thrill the over thousand fans with his 'vocoda' sound style Deva Bratt walked onstage. One of Munga’s right hand men then entered the stage as well but was tossed off the stage by Deva Bratt. Munga then realised what’s going and immediately got in a fist fight with Deva Bratt but the fist fight almost becomes a bloody scene if security personnel were not in time to disarmed Munga’s of his knife.

After few minutes everything went back to normal with magnificent performances by the doctor Beenie Man and Anthony B.

Fantan Mojah
Intro:
Well, Selassie protect his children, keep them from falling.
Mi cry hmmm mi cry
Hmmm mi cry, cry, cry

Chorus
They’re wishing for me to fall but Jah’s gonna make me stronger.
They’re wishing for me to fall but Jah’s gonna make me higher.

(Verse 1)
You will never see me by the street side begging bread,
Jah bless me with a roof over my head,
Just keep focus cause better is ahead
Jah power stronger
They act as if Jah nuh really know, not even likkle love dem would a show me
But as the days go by, many turn, they turn

As the Christmas holiday draws closer plans are in high gear for the eight staging of Magnum GT Taylor's Christmas Reggae Extravaganza. Just a week before the event, music lovers will get a sneak preview of Magnum GT Taylor's Christmas Reggae Extravaganza, at three special Magnum GT Taylor's Christmas Reggae Extravaganza Parties. The first party will be at the Asylum Night Club in New Kingston on Tuesday the 18th of December. It will feature the Asylum DJs along with the GT's Aggregation Sound Station and Taurus Riley & Jimmy Riley. The following night the second party will be held at Weddy Weddy Wednesday at the Stone Love HQ and will feature Stone Love along with the GT's Aggregation Sound Station. The third and last party will be held at the Amnesia Night Club in Ochi Rios on Thursday the 19th of December, this party will feature the GT's Aggregation Sound Station along with Little Hero & Mr. Perfect.

As is customary this year's event features a host of top acts. The lineup includes headline acts such as Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Capleton, Ninja Man, Freddie McGregor and Jah Cure along with the likes of current hit makers Munga, Mavado, Tarus Riley, Chuck Fender, Spice, Richie Spice, Queen Ifrica, Hero & The God Alone Crew, Alaine, Ethana, and Lutan Fya. The lineup is rounded out with the likes of Jimmy Riley, Admiral Tibeth, Edi Fitzroy, Anthony Cruz, Macka Diamond, Lady G, Iley Dread, Captain Barkey & Wickerman, Cecile, Timmi Burrell, Desi Boyd, Christopher Martin, Villa Dutch & Feekez, Mr. Peppa, Mikeylous, Ras Ghandi, Perfect, Singer J, Dadda & Ioctane. Backing bands will be Ruff Kut and Live Wire bands, sound-system music will be provided by Stone Love & GT's Aggregation.

Busy Signal
Busy Signal is stamping his mark as a # 1 contender as he remains in the # 1 position with his "Nah Go A Jail" song for over three consecutive week. Mr. Signal seems to be seriously aiming for the 'Artist of the Year Title'.

Bugle's "What I'm Gonna Do" is also determine to stay in the fight for the top as the song remained in the # 2 Position. He battled his way up the chart at an excellent pace and seems to have his eyes on the top spot, but does he really possess top spot material which is required to replace Mr. Signal.

The Shot to Watch' this week is "Bonafide Girl" by Shaggy Feat. Rik Rok. The song moved quickly to the # 3 Position after less than two months on the chart. This seems like a 'bonafide' hit for the pair.

"Fallen Soldiers" by Demarco is the 'The Greatest Gainer'. The song moved three sots up from the # 10 position to assume the # 7 Position. This song is obviously a top ten contender. It is interesting to see how far up the charts this song can really go.

'The Newest Entry' is Sean Paul's "Pick It Up & Drop It". The song makes it debut in the # 20 Position. Mr. Temperature seems to be obviously at it again. The question on everyone's mind is, "Will this song be an international hit?"

Collie Buddz
Again, Appleton Jamaica Rum Welcome To Jamrock has delivered! The much talked about concert, scheduled for Friday, December 21 at the Constant Spring Football field, has now confirmed another one of Reggae’s promising big guns - Collie Buddz. He joins an already packed house of stars that will jam, entertain, and liven up Jamaica’s entertainment scene for the Christmas. He joins a list of stars which include the Marley family, Tarrus Riley, and Etana among others.

Collie Buddz is no stranger to the island. The music video for his break-out track Come Around was shot by Ras Kassa right here in Jamaica. In addition, he has constantly referred to Jamaica as the hub for his influence, and cites here as the influence for his music.

He was born Colin Harper in New Orleans, but he was raised in Bermuda, and spent much of his time in Toronto Canada. With the mixed background, he was exposed to a wide variety of music, ranging from dancehall, to soca, to hip-hop. These three he held close, but settled comfortably into the dancehall world.

Christopher Wallace aka Gransonn may be one of Western Jamaica's best kept secrets. The talented Rastafarian chanter who hails from Cooke Street, Savanna-La-Mar in the parish of Westmoreland is no ordinary deejay. He believes in writing songs from the heart and creating music that will last forever. He states "I am a man of integrity, determination, versatility and credibility. Therefore I must use this talent that Jah has given to me to do positive things". Gransonn has been deejaying from as early as he can remember, but his first real taste of the music business came in 2002. When he did his first professionally recorded song "Caney", for the Sound Bird record label in Negril. This track got a lot of attention from the local radio stations in Westmoreland and sound system deejays. Creating quite a buzz for the much loved artist in his home town.

Janet Jackson
International megastar Janet Jackson, who has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and is the newest signing to the Island Def Jam Music Group, has completed her first new single for the label with hitmaking producer Rodney Jerkins. “Feedback” will impact across-the-board at all radio formats on January 7th.

DISCIPLINE, Janet Jackson’s new album - and the 10th studio album of her career - is scheduled to arrive in stores on February 26th. In addition to Rodney Jerkins, the new album brings together an A-list of guest producers, including Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream. DISCIPLINE was executive produced by Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.

In a class all by herself, 5-time Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Janet Jackson is currently starring in Why Did I Get Married?, the smash hit movie by Tyler Perry, which opened #1 at the box office. This is the third motion picture of Janet’s career, and her third to open at #1, following the success of Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), and her leading title role in John Singleton’s Poetic Justice (1993)

Fat Joe
New York, December 11, 2007 - Imperial Records, Terror Squad Entertainment and EMI Music are proud to announce that Fat Joe has received a Grammy nomination for "Make It Rain" featuring Lil Wayne for Best Rap Performance by a group or duo!

One of New York City's finest and respected MCs, Fat Joe has achieved another accomplishment in his exciting career. Fat Joe's Grammy nomination comes on the heels of the news that, "Make It Rain (featuring Lil' Wayne)" has surpassed the 1 million ring tone sales milestone, and 1 million full song downloads was certified Platinum in RIAA's Digital Ringtone program. Me, Myself & I, released on Terror Squad Entertainment through Imperial Records/Virgin in 2006 continues to sell and make a strong statement for independent music. Some of the other impressive milestones Imperial has accomplished with Fat Joe and Terror Squad include Imperial's first Top 10 single in more than 40 years, "Make It Rain (featuring Lil' Wayne)" on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart, peaking at #6. The single also reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The album Me, Myself & I, peaking at #3 on the Billboard R&B/Hiphop Album Chart, debuting at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The album also received rave reviews in VIBE, the Source, Washington Post and the LA Times among other publications.

Aisha & Konshens

Tuesday Night Live, Kingston’s premier live event for emerging artists, proved its worth this week with powerful and professional performances from some of Jamaica’s most talented artists.

Della Manley graced the event with an unscheduled acoustic performance. The Reggae Folk singer could do no wrong as she belted hits from her critically acclaimed album “Ashes in The Windowsill”. Backed by Reggae prestige such as Rupert Bent, Richie Patterson, Dalton Browne and the young gifted and black Wayne Mcgregor, The Village became the backdrop for some of Jamaica’s best artistes and musicians from the underground, and mainstream circuit.

Fellow Reggae Folk singer Charmaine joined the melee and her rendition of Bob Dylans “Knocking On Heaven’s Door”, heated the scanty crowd into a fever that soon magnetized the throng of people scattered outside the venue.

When Petros Band leader Petros Chang hit the crowd with his rock induced rendition of Jamaica’s national anthem, the creative potential of the local alternative rock scene bloomed in full view.

Supported by Black Zebra’s Wayne Mcgregor on lead guitar, the song was jaw dropping and set the notion that Jamaicans could really rock n roll, in the land of wood, water and reggae.

Upcoming female artiste, Tifa was femme fatal and began her musical dairy of a mad black woman. Singles such as “Feel Like”, “Kitty Police”, and “Cranny Gal” went over well with the crowd, and she left the venue confidently knowing she made her mark on the uptown circuit.

Vanna Black
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Ce'Cile
OutAroad.com:
What’s your man’s favourite brand in condoms?

Bad Gal Ce’Cile:
Trojan Magnum XL the one in the black box - I have lots of those in all my bedroom drawers.

OutAroad.com:
Being an artiste how often do you manage to make love?

Bad Gal Ce’Cile:
Not nearly enough, I usually have all the sexiest lingerie but never energy. Being in the studios almost 24/7 kills my sex drive…aaaah!

OutAroad.com:
How do you like to make love with or without the lights on?

Bad Gal Ce’Cile:
I like both - initially to set the mood I like it dim, but usually as it progresses I like to see.

Timmy Burrell
Western Jamaica based singer/songwriter Timmi Burrell is quickly emerging as an artist to watch. The super talented young man who originally hails from Spanish Town(Jamaica), is very confident that he can make it in the rough world of Jamaican music. Where opportunities for young artists are very scarce, especially if you are based outside of Kingston. He has recorded several songs for various producers and has released a number of singles to date. Currently he is receiving attention on national radio stations with songs such as "Children Crying", "Chill & Hold Vibes & "Man Of My Word". Back home in the west these songs are in constant rotation on western based radio stations such as VYBZ FM & LINKZ FM. Timmi Burrell is also enjoying good rotation on overseas radio stations such as RIG FM in France, Unique FM in Nottingham, England, KEMET RADIO FM Nottingham, England, BBC Three Counties Radio 103.8FM in England & Radio ZET 95.8 FM in Nuermberg, Germany.

D'Angel & Spice

In the past Sting has known to be the host of lyrical warfare live on stage. The regular contenders each year was Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Ninja Man, Merciless and then the door was opened in 2000 to new comers Vybz Kartel, Assassin, Mavado, Idonia and Busy Signal.

On Sting’s line-up for this year it’s evident that there won’t be a strong male presence in the lyrical war fare due to the fact that the Doctor Beenie Man refused to be billed for the annual event. This won't be his first time not being billed on the greatest one night show - as he was also a no show back in 1997 and 2001.

Even though Beenie Man will be a no show many fans now geared their attention towards the female deejays wanting to see which female artistes will be the Queen of Sting 2007. So far the saucy deejay Spice has been busy in studio putting together a slew of songs preparing her self for any female artistes who decides to contest her. But at this moment like it or not her main target will be Beenie Man’s estranged wife D’Angel who seems to be shying away from a clash with Spice.
A source close to D’Angel revealed to OutAroad.com that D’Angel is no fool and she’s only playing fool to catch wise.

The other female contenders to look out for are Macka Diamond, Danielle and the muma of dancehall Lady Saw.

GT Taylor
IRIE FM radio personality GT Taylor is well known for his work on radio and his undying commitment to promoting music events. Over the past eight years, he has worked very hard to create a first class Christmas event for the parish of St. Elizabeth, where he was born and raised. Despite the many obstacles he faced in his endeavors, the very resilient and creative radio DJ along with his dedicated team stuck to the plan and has seen this event which started as a dance, grow into being a much anticipated calendar event. The event which started out eight years ago as GT Taylor's Christmas Extravaganza, is now officially known as Magnum GT Taylor Reggae Christmas Extravaganza and is staged annually on the 25th of December at Independence Park in Black River.

GT Taylor is very passionate about his parish as he puts it "I love my parish endlessly, I would never leave it to live anywhere else, I'm very proud to be from St. Elizabeth". Therefore his efforts to give back to his parish comes as no surprise. Over the years after the staging of the event, he has made donations to several institutions in the parish. He is also the PR officer for the St. Elizabeth Care Committee. The committee is based in Black river and comprises of several members of the community all professionals or business people. It was started by former Mayor of Black River Daphne Holmes, after the much publicized street people incident a few years ago. Miss Joyce Francis is the current president of the committee

By Kev Kharas

Brighton is set to become the first city to introduce a ban on ‘anti-gay’ lyrics next week, reports the BBC.

The policy, which looks likely to be approved at a Council meeting next Thursday (13 Dec), would make any music - live or recorded - inciting racial, religious or sexual hatred illegal in the city.

Venues supporting what’s described by local Councillor Dee Simpson as “murder music” could have live licenses removed under the new policy.
"It will be used in really extreme cases to stop the playing of what's loosely termed murder music," said Simpson.

"I'm a firm believer in freedom of speech but I'm against the incitement of hatred against minorities."

There was controversy in Brighton last year when dancehall star Buju Banton (pictured) scheduled a show for the Concorde 2, a venue in the city’s gay district.

Accused of writing homophobic lyrics, the gig was cancelled by event managers at the last minute after pressure from the council, police and the gay community, but Simpson believes there is a need for an "explicit policy in place” to stop artists like Banton from appearing in the city.

Though Banton has since signed up to a commitment to ban hatred and prejudice from his music, but gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell welcomes the move, arguing that "free speech does not include the right to advocate the killing of other human beings".

Source: www.drownedinsound.com

Elephant Man
Dancehall Energy God, Elephant Man has finally cemented January 29th 2008 as the release date for his highly anticipated sophomore album, Lets Get Physical.

The artiste who was recently signed to urban music giant Bad Boy Entertainment, has included a slew of top notch collaborations with some of urban music’s best including, Shaggy, Busta Rhymes, Chris Brown, Rhianna, and Wyclef Jean.

"Let's Get Physical" is the follow-up to 2003's "Good 2 Go," which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart. The album was to be released earlier this year but was delayed due to numerous compilations. It will be released jointly by Reggae Giant VP Records and P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records.

His first cut from the album entitled, “Five O”, features Wyclef Jean of the Fugees, and is currently in rotation on local and international radio stations. The video has been featured on MTV, VH1 Soul, Tempo and selected cable TV outlets throughout the Caribbean.

Elephant Man, born O'Neil Bryan, was first signed by VP Records in 2003 and hit the charts with the single "Pon Di River”

Source: The Reggae News Agency
www.riddimja.com

Shaggy
UK Bureau:-
To mark the release of Shaggy’s new single, Bonafide Girl, fans of the multi-platinum grammy-winning star are being invited to join the Facebook group If I Met Shaggy In Second Life, This Is What I’d Ask Him, to win tickets for an exclusive ‘Audience with Shaggy’ in the 3D world Second Life.

The first 150 fans to join the Facebook group will be guaranteed access to the event, which will take place in a secret location in Second Life in the New Year, where they’ll be treated to a specially designed Second Life goodie bag. “We’ve had the best designers in the business create an exclusive goody for all attendees filled with limited edition t-shirts and gold jewellery,” said Joy Ellington of reggae record label VP.

Huge screens will broadcast videos from Shaggy’s new album, Intoxication, before Mr Lover Lover himself, who has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, arrives to hang out with fans and answer their questions.

Bonafide Girl, which is currently no.1 on the iTunes reggae chart, reunites Shaggy with It Wasn’t Me collaborator Rik Rok. Intoxication also features collaborations with Akon and rising dancehall star Collie Buddz.

Join the Facebook group here.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6349906177

Source:
The Reggae News Agency

In the year 2000 Harlem born rapper Camron released his second full length album under the title S.D.E >> Sports, Drugs and Entertainment as it was thought at the time each was dependent on the other. Though highly controversial the album went on to sell gold and was the door opener for the now Diplomat Records C.E.O. Several years later and thousands of miles away here in Kingston Jamaica one of local Radio Station RJR 94FM’s sexiest young personality Sydoney Smith more popularly known as Flamze has decided to break the ice on S.D.E in her own special way replacing her views on Sports with her rather interesting views on Sex .

At 26 Flamze is a familiar face that can be seen hosting major stage show events as well as chairing Press Launches and Album Releases, she even has her own evening program fitting called “Catch A Fyah” which air’s Monday to Friday 1-5 PM. Speaking openly in a recent interview on each topic she gave revealing details about her Sex Life, personal views on the illegal Drug Marijuana as well as her vision for the local Entertainment Industry. Below are excerpts from the actual interview recorded on Sunday December 2nd, The Full length interview can be heard on her myspace page.

Interviewer
Tuff Question, kinda cheeky but tell me, when was the last time Flamze had Sex?

FLAMZE
About the end of August, but by the time this interview comes out I’ll be having sex on December 10th. YES…….. (Laughs)

Celebrity Access Jamaica in association with Esso Ocho Rios and Port Antonio is proud to officially present the event of the festive season. Not to be mistaken with the delicious 21 flavor treat, I SCREAM is the premier stage show experience many will be craving this Christmas. The inaugural event will unfold on Sunday December 23rd at James Bond Beach Oracabessa and without doubt promises to be a memorable night of excitement with some of the biggest and brightest stars in R&B, Dancehall and Reggae taking the stage for encore presentations. Performing live will be international R&B singing sensations Boys 2 Men, the dynamic duo of K-CI & JO JO and the emotional sounds of Carl Thomas while Local Reggae Superstars Brick N Lace, Etana, Cherine Anderson, Tessanne Chin, Queen Ifrica and Marlon Binns will compliment anchoring Dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killer and Wayne Marshall giving the event billing a high quality, easily distinctive line up.

Hosted by TEMPO’s own JABBA gates will open to patrons at 4pm with general admission $2000 pre-sold $2500 @ the gate and V.I.P $3500 @ the gate. I SCREAM will be sponsored by PEPSI, SHOPPERS PRIDE FOOD FAIR, TROPICANA, RE TV, PETCOM, JAMROCK, ZIP103 FM, NO RUSH AUTO CARE, FAME FM, GET CAUGHT MEDIA, CVM TV, HYPE TV, ESSENTIAL WATER, THE GLEANER, SPORTS MAX and KLAS and will feature music from Renaissance Disco and Rockaway Movements.

An event of this magnitude required great effort and precision thus Celebrity Access Jamaica has planned and is now in the process of executing the production and promotional campaigns for the show. We would like to thank our many sponsors for their continued support and hope all will be in attendance to enjoy what could become a calendar event.

Current Ticket outlets include:
Esso Gas Station in Ocho Rios
Esso Gas Station in Port Antonio
Esso Gas Station in Dunrobin
Esso Gas Station in Harbor View
Esso Gas Station in Liguanea
Music Mart in Kingston
Shoppers Fair Food Store in Buff Bay
No Rush Auto Care - 9A Chelsea Road, Kingston 5

Beenie Man
Self proclaimed “King Of The Dancehall”, Beenie Man is quietly gathering the ammunition to shutter critics once an for all with a stealth album entitled, “Concept Of Life”.

Initially released exclusively for the French market by Cornershop Records, the album has quietly commanded record shops and online outlets through Europe and UK. In 2006, it was repackaged by Nocturne for the Far East market and later distributed throughout the Pacific by The P.I.D imprint.

Now in 2007, the album hits the North American market next week with its original 2005 cover and three new tracks, plus one bonus “brawta” if the album is purchased as an MP3 download.

The album features a host of collaborations including Dancehall legends U-Roy, John Holt, ex-stable mates, Razeir Brown, Don Mafia and Dancehall Pop group Voicemail.

Feedback from industry members within North American who have previewed the album, comment that this album may be one of Beenie Man’s most understated works, but has the potential to be his best.

Beenie Man was signed to Virgin Records in 1998 on the strength of the Billboard charting single Who Am I (Zim Zimma). Under the deal, he released Art & Life, Tropical Storm, Back To Basics, and Undisputed.

READ FULL STORY - www.riddimja.com

Photo by: Peter Dean Rickards
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Busy Signal's "Nah Go A Jail" remains in the # 1 position for two consecutive weeks. There seems to be no 'dead zones' for him as Mr. Signal's 'signal' seems to be very strong. He is clearly defending the top spot, but will his signal drop anytime soon.

Bugle's "What I'm Gonna Do" as been ascending the chart at a very good momentum. The song jumped to the # 2 Position and as managed to also capture 'The Shot to Watch' title for an additional week. Mr. Busy better watch out as Bugle seems determined to replace him at the top.

Beenieman & Bar-Bee's "Give It Up" continues to slip by moving one spot further to the # 3 Position. The song had controlled the top spot for many weeks, but has been recently slipping down the chart.

'The Greatest Gainer' this week is "Bonafide Girl" by Shaggy Feat. Rik Rok. The song moved three spots up to the # 5 Position.

It seems as if with all the popularity surrounding Bar-Bee with her video launch of 'Paddy Cake'. Bar-Bee Feat. Junior Kelly's "Missing You" has re-entered the chart at the # 20 Position. She seems to be doing very well on the charts with all her collaborations.

Alison Hinds who became known as the lead vocalist in the calypso band Square One recently ventured out on her own and released her first solo album entitled “Soca Queen”.

The album was released in Canadian retail stores on October 16th, 2007 and on itunes on October 9th. 2007. Atlanta based record company 1720 Entertainment joined forces with Black Coral records from the Caribbean, with the hopes of taking the captivating songstress to stardom. Realizing that other Barbadians such as Rihanna have crossed over into main stream the company spared no expense in ensuring that the production was fit for an international audience.

Several songs on the record were produced by New York’s heavy weight Salaam Remi as well as calypso majors such as Van Gibbs and Chris Allman.

In addition to ensuring that production was right, the company also wanted the absolute best marketing team involved in the project. While conducting their research they came across Attack Music Group, a multi-faceted Toronto based company which does everything from licensing to producing. President/CEO Mark Berry convinced them of his love for the music, and his commitment to ensuring that the album would be promoted properly in Canada. After weeks of discussions, Attack Music Group was reportedly compensated significantly as they were brought on board to oversee marketing and promotion for the album. Unfortunately, this was not done.

READ FULL STORY AT www.riddimja.com

JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host - “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM

TW LW WC TITLE - ARTISTE - LABEL

01 1 8 Everybody Dance-RDX - Apt 19 (2wks@#1) NM

02 2 13 Nah Go A Jail-Busy Signal-Jam 2 NM

03 5 12 Dem A Sissy-Assassin-Don Corleon U-2

04 4 18 Give It Up-Beenie Man feat Barbee-357 Records (3wks@#1) NM

05 3 17 Conscience-Cham - Don Corleon (2wks@#1) D-2

06 7 11 Tell Dem Don't Follow-Buju Banton-Heart of Love U-1

07 6 22 Wine Pon It/Talk To Me-Munga - Casper Productions(1wk@#1) D-1

08 10 8 Pick It Up & Drop It - Sean Paul-Birchill Records U-2

09 8 17 What I'm Gonna Do-Bugle-Daseca (pp#4) D-1

10 11 5 Empire Army - Vybz Kartel-Big Ship U-1

Bounty Killer
Over the past eight years IRIE FM radio personality George Taylor more popularly known as the Dancehall Master GT Taylor, has worked very hard to create a first class Christmas event for the parish of St. Elizabeth(Jamaica), where he was born and raised. Despite the many obstacles he faced in his endeavors, the very resilient and creative radio DJ along with his dedicated team stuck to the plan and has seen this event which started as a dance, grow into being a much anticipated calendar event. The event which started out eight years ago as GT Taylor's Christmas Extravaganza, is now officially known as Magnum GT Taylor Reggae Christmas Extravaganza.

Over the years this event has featured some of the very biggest and best acts in Reggae and Dancehall music such as Shaggy, Sean Paul, Coco Tea, Beenie Man, Yellow Man, Ninja Man & Lady Saw. This year will be no different, in keeping with the tradition of featuring the best that our musical genres has to offer, the Five Star General Bounty Killer be making his first ever appearance on MagnumGT Taylor Reggae Christmas Extravaganza. It is expected that his inclusion on the lineup for this year's staging of the event will bring about a lot of excitement to an already exciting lineup, which features several other top acts.

Ninja Man
Ninja Man who now holds the titled Mr. Sting, told CVM's On Stage host Winford Williams last week that he will not leave Sting venue after his performance because someone has to die lyrically at Sting 2007. He did not suggest who it will be but from the looks of things it seems as if Ninja Man is ready to take on an entire army.

Ninja Man also gave his views on this year’s front runners for DJ of The Year Award. He first started with Busy Signal saying that Busy is a very talented artiste but due to the fact he was not in command for most of the year, he will not hand the title to Signal.

“Busy did fall out of it in the early part of the year but him mek a come back but that is not good enough; you need to be hot for the entire year.”

Aisha Davis
Singing sensation Aisha Davis fresh from her European tour will be the headline act for “Village Live” that will be held on December 11th 2007 at Village Café.

The show will also feature new comer Tifa, Melonie and Beenie Man’s estranged wife D’Angel who is now enjoying quite an amount of success with her new single BLAZE.

Aisha is currently getting a vast amount of air play locally and internationally. With singles such as Set It Off featuring Tony Curtis on the Cherry Tree Rhythm, Love Away on the Cranberry Rhythm produced by Natural Bridge Records - Rain on the Sea Breeze Rhythm produced by Natural Bridge Records and Black Pearl Musik.

When OutAroad.com asked the beautiful and talented singer what fans can expect of her on the night of the show. - In her own words she said, “An exciting energy filled set with great music, good vibes and happy people.

Showtime will be at 10:00pm

Ne-Yo
Don’t look for Ne-Yo at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN on December 9. The successful R&B singer/songwriter has been booted off R. Kelly’s “Double Up” tour, which is scheduled through January.

The tour was promoted with Ne-Yo, Keisha Cole, and J. Holiday as opening acts for Kelly. Ne-Yo performed in two shows. However, according to Kelly’s camp, there were contractual issues with the artist.

Ne-Yo issued a statement regarding his disappointment. "I love being on stage in front of fans because of the immediate feedback you get. You know right away if they are feeling you - and they were really feeling our show."

R. Kelly is no stranger to tour conflicts, though. In 2004, his “Best of Both Worlds” tour with Jay-Z ended abruptly after alleged attacks after their New York show.

Source: http://www.memphisrap.com

Mavado
Dancehall’s man of the moment, Mavado, had his mega birthday bash interrupted by a swarm of police and soldier contingency.

The event which took place at the historic Temple Hall Estate, was attended by well over 2000 patrons who braved the intermittent rain to show love to Dancehall’s Bad Boy.

A bevy of artistes, who were scheduled to perform, never got the chance as Stone Love was rudely interrupted at around 4:30am by a Helicopter armed with high beam lights.

On the ground a strong presence of Soldiers and Local police, randomly searched patrons of which a few were detained for questioning and later released. Reports state that a fire arm was retrieved from the premise, but no one was held in connection to its find.

However the party continues on December 14th in New York at Club Amazura and will feature Bounty Killa, Munga, Hip Hop Superstar Busta Rymes and Wyclef Jean amongst others.

Mavado rose from the Dancehall underground scene in 2005 with the chart topping “Real Mckoy” on the Daseca produced “Anger Management” Riddim.. His debut album “Gangsta Fi Life” was released earlier this summer under the VP records imprint. It has reportedly sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.

The Reggae News Agency

www.riddimja.com

Tarrus Riley
Tarrus Riley has recently released the video for his latest song Lion Paw LIVE. The video for Lion Paw LIVE was recorded in front of a live audience at the historical Ward Theatre located in Downtown Kingston and the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston (Jamaica). The Lion Paw LIVE video features one of the best combinations of instrumentalists and musicians to ever appear on a video in Jamaica’s recent musical history. The ensemble features Oral Brown (Drums), Glen Brownie (Bass), Phillip James (keyboards), Mitchum “Klan” Chin (Guitar), Dean Fraser (percussion), Alvin Haughton (percussion) and Paul “Scoobie” Smith of Rootz Underground (keyboards).

According to Rastafari doctrine the lion paw is a symbol of strength and protection. The symbol is one that fits Tarrus Riley perfectly, as throughout his career he has sought, through his music, to give guidance and strength to his fans with lyrics steeped in Rastafari consciousness and philosophy. The track, Lion Paw LIVE, seeks to give strength to all ‘trodding’ on the journey and teaches that no evil can do you harm “cause dem caan squeeze mi lion paw”.

Lion Paw LIVE is the fourth video to come off Riley’s sophomore album Parables, which was produced by Dean Fraser of Canon Productions and released by VP records in October 2006. This video follows Stay With You, Beware and the number one hit She’s Royal.

Rihanna
Rihanna is too scared to pose nude.

The stunning 19-year-old singer is famous for her raunchy music videos, but says she won't be tempted to pose nude - regardless of the amount of money she was offered.

She told FHM magazine: "I am only 19! My mother would kill me if I posed nude!"

A source close to the singer added Rihanna's new boyfriend Josh Hartnett wouldn't be too happy about his Barbados-born girlfriend stripping off for an adult magazine.

The source said: "Josh really wants to date someone sweet and innocent that he can take home to his parents. If Rihanna decided to pose nude, it would destroy the whole image she is building for herself as a singer and as a girlfriend."

While Rihanna has vowed never to strip naked for a photoshoot, she is happy to be seen as a "sexy" star.

She said: "Let's just say I want to do things my way. I can be stubborn. If someone wants to force me to do something, I'll end up doing the exact opposite.

"I have to be myself. If I want to be sexy, I mustn't restrict myself. I want to be young, fun and sexy."

Source: people.monstersandcritics.com
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