After spending fours weeks in the #1 spot on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Singles Chart, Busy Signal’s ‘Pon Di Edge’ will now has to settled for the #2 position as Mavado’s ‘Gangsta Life’ is now the new 1# joint. Apart from taking the #1 spot from Busy Signal, Mavado’s ‘On The Rock’ that’s now an anthem in Jamaica make its debut at #15.

Other new songs on the chart this week are Junior Gong/Steven Marley’s Mission (Warfare) that’s in the #14 position and Jamaica’s newest sensation Konshens who make his debut at #18 with the hit single ‘Winner’ (“This Year Mi Affi be Di Winner”).

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart

TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label
01 02 (6) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - Shot To Watch

02 01 (6) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt - 4wks@#1

03 03 (6) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John

04 05 (6) Beenie Man - ‘Wine Gal’ - TJ Records --- Song to Watch

05 04 (6) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John (Peak@#4)

06 06 (6) D'Angel - ‘Blaze’ - Arrif Cooper

07 07 (6) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back

08 08 (6) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

09 09 (6) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca - (Peak@#4)

10 10 (6) Demarco - 'Fallen Soldiers' - Star Kutt

11 11 (6) Bugle - 'Journey' - Daseca

12 12 (6) Sean Paul - 'Pick It Up & Drop It' - Birchill

13 13 (6) Jimmy Riley & Taurus Riley - 'Pull Up Selector' - (Taxi)

14 14 (6) Beenie Man - 'Buffer Zone' - Truck Back

15 New (-) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G - Song to Watch

OutAroad.com:
What’s your all time favourite sex position & why?

Alibra:
My all time favourite is the Missionary - this might sounds boring to others but for me it’s the most intimate position because I like to stare in my partner’s eyes to see his reaction.

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

Alibra:
At first I was curious, but when I actually found my self in the position it became scary and painful.

OutAroad.com:
If you had one wish to make love in a public place where it be?

Alibra:
I always fantasized of making love in an elevator or in the restroom of a plane - just the thought of getting caught makes it exciting and adventurous.

Born Delyno Brown in the US Virgin Islands, Pressure was exposed to music at a young age due to his father being a member of a popular local band. He started playing drums and trumpet at age 9, but it wasn't until age 12 that he developed a passion for singing. Pressure linked with the talented Dean Pond and Eno Stafford of Studio 340. Together they produced and released his debut album, The Pressure Is On, on the Tsuni Records label. With hit tunes on the album such as Zion Is Home, No Limitation and Light In You, it is no surprise that he garnered the attention of internationally renowned producer, Don Corleon. Corleon received his copy from Pond. Corleon admits wholeheartedly that he "kept listening to the CD" and he put his best foot forwards and got in contact with Pressure.

The musical upsurge of the uncompromisingly expressive sibling duo, Brick and Lace, commanded the attention of millions as they released their blockbuster single Love is Wicked on Akon’s Kon Live Distribution and Geffen Record Label last year. The infectious dancehall beats mixed with the smoothness of R&B has produced a unique semi-urban sound that only they can perfect.

Born and raised predominantly in Kingston, the video vixens Nialah and Nyanda Thorbourne were destined to have a career in music as their mother sang in a choir and their father was a professional gospel musician. Not surprisingly their first few performances were in church. However their pursuit of gospel music was not a serious one as they confess that their influence came from “Whitney Houston to Bob Marley to more contemporary acts such as TLC and Mary J.Blige mixed with dancehall”

The stylistically edgy Nyanda and versatile vocalist Nailah create distinctive melodic sounds with a hybrid effect that they so eloquently deliver at each performance. Their dynamic performances have made a lasting impression as they received the Jamaica Academy Awards for Best Performance by Group /Duo. Their lyrical chops, which have been honed by their experience with writing songs with the likes of Janet Jackson, Parish Hilton, Nicole Scherzinger (of the Pussy Cat Dolls) as well as, writing/co-writing all the songs on their album, are evidence of their composing prowess.

Grammy award winner and sultry soul singer John Legend will grace the stage of the St Kitts Music Festival this June. Known for its eclectic mix of music the St Kitts Music Festival has embedded itself into the hearts of many music-loving patrons. Now in its 12th year the festival has welcomed on stage the likes of: Hugh Masekela; Dennis Brown; Culture; Dionne Warwick; Machel Montano HD; Alison Hinds; Destra Garcia; Kenny Rogers; Michael Bolton; Chris Brown; Akon; Busta Rhymes; Percy Sledge; Lady Saw; Beenie Man; Sizzla; Arturo Tappin; Earl Klugh; David Rudder; Kool & The Gang; Freddie Jackson; Chaka Khan; Maxi Priest; Cece Winans; and many other stars and musical icons.

An experience like no other, this year the St Kitts Music Festival takes place over three unforgettable nights from June 21-23 a week before the 2008 Digicel Home Series Cricket match. This year the Festival moves from the Warner Park Cricket Stadium to the Warner Park Football Field to make way for the cricket match.

The island is a wonderland of beauty offering a myriad of activities to visitors, yet not many things can compare to the opportunity to see John Legend in spectacular performance. No stranger to the Caribbean, Legend has performed in Jamaica many times including his recent show stopping performance at the recent Africa Unite/Smile Jamaica concert.

One Bailed, One in Jail….Deva Bratt and Mavado Head To Court In May

By: Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

Dancehall stars Deva Bratt and Mavado are heading back to court in May, but only one will get to leave prison walls this weekend.

Mavado was granted 200,000 dollars bail when he appeared in court this morning, but Deva Bratt had no such luck during his appearance in court yesterday. He was remanded until May 1st.

Both deejays are facing serious charges of a very different nature. Mavado faces charges of shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm, while Deva Bratt is charged with carnal abuse.

OutAroad.com understands that Deva Bratt, whose real name is Sheldon Smith has been incarcerated since mid February. Yesterday was his second attempt at bail. The police allege that on February four, a 14 year old girl who is known to him was walking by his house in Portmore, when he stopped her and talked to her. The police claim that he invited her into the house where he assaulted her. Deva Bratt has denied these allegations.

Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma shed tears yesterday in a Manhattan courtroom after she was found guilty of shooting a woman in front of a nightclub last year.

According to nytimes.com Remy Ma lawyer pleaded, “It was a case of betrayal by a member of her entourage, Remy Smith’s lawyer told the jury. They swam in her pool, borrowed her free designer clothes, used her fame as a hip-hop artist to promote their own music.

And this was how she was repaid, he said: One of them robbed her of $3,000 in cash.

In a tug-of-war over a purse she believed contained the missing cash, Ms. Smith - who clawed her way up from homelessness to become Remy Ma, a Grammy-nominated rapper - accidentally shot the woman, Makeda Barnes Joseph, in the abdomen, the lawyer, Ivan S. Fisher, told a jury in Supreme Court in Manhattan.

But the jury rejected that celebrity victim defense on Thursday. After a two-week trial, the jury convicted Ms. Smith, 26, of intentional assault, which can be punished by up to 25 years in prison. The jury acquitted Ms. Smith of charges of intimidating a witness in the case.

It seems Movado’s past just won’t leave him alone.

By: Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com understands that the fast rising dancehall star has again run into trouble with the law. Movado was arrested last night (March 26) and slapped with some serious charges that bring lengthy jail time behind them if he’s ever convicted.

He was charged with two counts of shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm, based on an incident dating back to July last year. The artist showed up for questioning last night, and following the interview, he was thrown into a cell. It’s unclear at this time at which police station he is being held.

That incident took place on Manning’s Hill Road in St. Andrew. It was alleged at that time that Movado was a witness to a shooting there. The police had alleged at that time that Mavado and associates went to a bar on Manning’s Hill Road where an altercation developed with another man. The police claim that weapons were drawn and shots fired at the man. Movado had been questioned by the police, but was released without charge. Now it seems the police have got enough information to charge him. They have declared that the artist will remain in custody for at least another 24 hours.

OutAroad.com will continue to track this one, and bring you the latest as it happens.

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Dayne Edwards is a fresh addition to the plethora of music producers popping up all over the globe. However, unlike many of them he is not just another producer but an extraordinarily gifted one.

Dayne began taking the whole producing game serious just three years ago and have since formed Dayne Music Group in January of this year. It was obvious that he was not just a wayward producer just from his choice of mentors, a palette that boasted the likes of Sly & Robbie, Timberland, and Daseca. This was further complimented by a selection of inspirational reggae artistes from which Dayne gets the same, the list includes Beres Hammond, Richie Spice, and Chuck Fendah.

During the telephone interview with OutARoad.com, one could sense passion over the airwaves. There was a sense of vibrancy in the voice of the developing producer who is based at Ed Robinson Studio in Brooklyn, New York.

“My work is geared towards roots reggae. It touches me more than anything. I don’t mind the dancehall thing, but I am not too much into the shoot them up thing. I do music people can enjoy and feel good about,” Dayne pointed out. He continued: “Dancehall is just about the youngsters, culture reggae is sitting there waiting for someone to take it beyond the level dancehall is right now.”

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

The OutARoad.com family would like to congratulate the Wright Image Entertainment family, promoters of the popular Daydreams party series. They went all out with fine cuisine and chose a flawless set of selectors to ensure that the patrons at Daydreams, staged last Saturday at Chukka Beach, St Ann's Bay, were fully satisfied.

With the selecting prowess of Richie Ras, Kurt Riley, ZJ Liquid and Renaissance behind the wheel of steel, it was impossible for the patrons not to get some first class musical selection.

Daydreams really began at about 5 p.m. when most of the patrons arrived at the venue. Richie Ras who was in control of the turntables at the time had the patrons dancing up a storm. His set was eclipsed however by that of ZJ Liquid who had the patrons gyrating to Erup’s Click Your Fingers, Kartel’s Wine Pon Him and Munga’s Wine Pon It.

This week on OutAroad Red Carpet is the fashion king himself, straight from out of the Monster Shack Crew - General, General, General Bbbbbbbbbb!!.

I paid US$600.00 for my Dolce & Gabbana shades -- I bought this belt US$250 and my Paul Smith shoes for US$260 -- My Dolce & Gabbana shirt cost US$350 and my I paid US$160 for my True Religion jeans. All my jewelries are Rose Gold filled with diamond, okay I paid US$2,500.00 for my earrings -- Rings cost US$5,000.00 -- Chain US$6,000.00 -- Guess watch for US$5,000.

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Lyricist of the year for 2007 Busy Signal is still the ruler of the #1 position on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart with his blazing hit single ‘Pon Di Edge’. The single is enjoying its fourth week of success in the #1 spot, but the questions is can Busy Signal’s ‘Pon Di Edge’ maintain its dominance over Mavado’s ‘Gangsta Life’?

Once again Beenie Man’s ‘Wine Gal’ is the Greatest Gainer for this week. This single is a favourite among the female audience which seems to be making its way into the #1 position within the next few weeks.

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart

TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label
01 01 (5) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt

02 02 (5) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - Shot To Watch

03 03 (5) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John

04 05 (5) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John

05 08 (5) Beenie Man - Wine Gal -TJ Records --- Song to Watch

06 06 (5) D'Angel - Blaze - Arrif Cooper

07 04 (5) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back

08 07 (5) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

09 09 (5) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca – (Peak@#4)

10 10 (5) Demarco - 'Fallen Soldiers' - Star Kutt

11 11 (5) Bugle - 'Journey' - Daseca

12 12 (5) Sean Paul - 'Pick It Up & Drop It' - Birchill

13 13 (5) Jimmy Riley & Taurus Riley - 'Pull Up Selector' - (Taxi)

14 14 (5) Beenie Man - 'Buffer Zone' - Truck Back

15 15 (5) Fantan Mojah - 'Stronger' - Maximum Sound

OutAroad.com has been around for less than a year but due to our hard working staff and contributors OutAroad.com has quickly become a household name. OutAroad.com receives daily traffic from over 25 countries such as Jamaica, America, Canada, United Kingdom, France, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Aruba, Croatia, Costa Rica, Venezuela to name a few.

For all that hard work we are proud to announce that OutAroad.com has been nominated for a Caribbean Urban Music Award in the category for Best Magazine (Online & Offline).

For OutAroad.com it’s not about winning but more about being applauded for the hard work we have done.

Official Nominees (nominated by 1.5 million Caribbean music fans worldwide) announced last week at the Hilton Hotel, Kingston Jamaica for the 1st Caribbean Urban Music Awards.
Join us on the 26th of April 2008 @ Reggae Beach, Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
You have to register first @ www.urbanmusicawards.net !!!! Before you cast your vote!!!

Best Magazine (Online & Offline)
Jamaicans.com
OutAroad.com
Riddim Magazine
Soca News
YardFlex.com

Artist of the Year
Beenie Man
Collie Buddz
Junior Reid
Sean Paul
Sizzla
Spragga Benz

Best Album
I Wayne (Book of Life) VP Records
Ky-mani Marley (Radio) Ghetto Youths/Vox/Reality
Movado (Gangstas for Life/The Symphony of David Brooks)
Shaggy (Intoxication)
Sizzla (Overstanding) Konlanji Records/DDMG

OutAroad.com Model of The Week

Name: Isabel Aurora
Age: 22
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Measurements: 34-27-37
Sign: Taurus

Tell us about your favorite experience on a video and/or photo shoot (what video, what artist/song):

I have had so many wonderful experiences, but if I had to choose a favorite I would say this one time I shot on South Beach Miami for a swimsuit calendar. I've shot on South Beach a few times but this particular time, the beach was really busy. I loved it because people were stopping to watch, and some even were taking pictures of me with their cell phones! I remember a man walking with a woman (I guess they were married) and he stopped and she grabbed his arm to make him keep moving haha I felt like a celebrity!

Tell us about your worst experience on a video and/or photo shoot (what video, what artist/song):

I was shooting fashion in-studio in Raleigh, NC. I was playing in my hair and posing when all of a sudden my hair piece came off! The funny thing was that the photographer kept shooting while I was trying to hide from the camera.

Kingston, Jamaica:-- Assassin has been busy in the studio working on some new material to keep his insatiable fans satisfied. With the production expertise of Daseca Productions, Ward 21 and Don Corleon, his new releases are guaranteed to make you “bump-your-head-to-this-track”.

“Same Ting Again” is a production of Coby from the Daseca camp and sees Assassin flexing his muscles on a Reggae/Hip Hop fusion. He explores the routines of daily life - ghetto people struggles are never-ending and even though there’s no money, they’re still experiencing problems. “Surveillance” is another song that is done under Daseca Productions and speaks to those men who are ever keen to their women’s every move.

“Badness Nah Wear” shows off Assassin’s dexterity where he tackles a serious issue, courtesy of Ward 21. Assassin acknowledges that “Reggae and Dancehall music glorifies guns and violence and it is not the absolute reason for what we see happening in society”. However, he does admit that there is the legitimacy of the “gangsta” factor, where music touts it as fashionable and so with “Badness Nah Wear”, he completely dispels this idea.

Disclaimer :
The opinion of this writer's article is not necessarily the opinion and views of OutAroad.com

Letter to the Editor

The Caribbean Urban Music Awards seems to be another overseas invasion, whilst we sit and accept the so-called established industry awards. Proper research has not been done on this Caribbean Urban Music Awards and it's organizers who have in my opinion produced fictitious figures and specs to manipulate bureaucratic trust.

I have two questions to ask:
1. Why is it that our Jamaican music heads are so gullible?
2. What does Urban Music means to Jamaicans who will be voting in the People’s Choice?

Urban Music is the accepted title that media houses, promoters and producers use to avoid explaining their involvement with marked Dancehall artistes. So why is Sizzla getting this award again?

By: Secret Agent

The Portmore Police now have a mountain of work to do, as they try to track down witnesses to yesterday’s early morning shooting at the British Link Up Party held at La Roose in Port Henderson.

The job was made that much harder yesterday, as people started disappearing immediately after the shooting which left one man dead, five others tending to gun shot wounds, and several others nursing other injuries.

What should have been a ‘peace meal’ dance to celebrate the settling of differences between Fire links’s Sound system and Stone Love, turned into a horrifying all out war between a few feuding patrons.

Reports are that a dispute among a set of patrons, led to the frightening shoot out inside the session, forcing others to duck, dive and dash for cover.

At the end of it, one lay dead. He’s been identified as 41-year-old Clifton Reid, of a Kingston five address. Some patrons at the event said he’s a member of the Black Roses Crew, and it’s not yet clear if he was involved in the argument or caught in the crossfire.

By Secret Agent

OutAroad.com has learnt that Bob Marley’s family is refusing to license some of his music for an upcoming film that documents his life.

Since Friday, several international news agencies have been buzzing with information about the spat, between the renowned and respected parties involved.

The film is a big-screen version of Rita Marley’s 2004 autobiography "No Woman No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley”. She is also the film’s Executive Producer.

According to news sources, which include ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, UK Reuters, E! Online, the film, produced by the Weinstein Company, has been refused access to Bob’s music because there is a competing documentary film to be released around the same time. This one is being directed by Martin Scorsese, and is being produced by Tuff Gong Pictures, owned by the Marley family, along with Steven Bing's Shangri La production banner. Reports are that this project had already received clearance for Marley’s music.

Disclaimer :
The opinion of this writer's article is not necessarily the opinion and views of OutAroad.com

Letter to the Editor

Anti-father propaganda: Queen Ifrica's song demonizes and encourages wholesale disrespect and hatred of fathers. The anti-male feminists couldn't be happier to hear a song like this. "Tear down the patriarchy!"

Mothers, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters also engage in child molestation, not only the father. If you were sincere about addressing child abuse, you would've spoken to all the guilty parties, which includes every single member of the household and the society at large. You would've chosen your words wisely, to reflect a balance, knowing damn well it isn't only SOME fathers committing this heinous act, but SOME mothers, and other family members as well.

What about the women who are enticing underage girls to join them in lesbian acts? Are you going to sing "Mommy don't touch me there?"... "Policewoman don't touch me there?".. "Madam Teacher don't touch me there?" And what about mothers in incestuous relationships with their sons? You know it's happening. How about a male singer doing the flip version of that song and sing "Mommy don't touch me there?" You would raise hell, wouldn't you? Because the mother is a "sacred cow" and you mustn't say anything to taint the institution of motherhood, even though some mothers should be in prison at this moment for burning kids with close iron, beating babies on their mouths with cups and doing other ills.

Every self-respecting man and father should shun you and your lopsided anti-father propaganda rubbish.

-Loving father

Please feel free to send your letters to Outaroad@gmail.com or you can simple post them in the comment box

Caribbean Fashionweek, the region’s premier fashion event, has been launched in London. Pulse Investments Ltd recently took the opportunity of the annual staging of the Mayor of London’s Kulture to Couture fashion event to launch CFW 2008. Pulse had entered into a partnership with the Mayor’s office last year. This relationship saw a representative of the City of London attending Caribbean Fashionweek last year as an observer. Now plans are being finalised for British designers to visit CFW in June and for Caribbean designers to visit K2C in London in November. This year’s renewal of Caribbean Fashionweek takes place in Kingston, Jamaica, June 11-16 at the National Indoor Sports Centre as well as various other venues, including Villa Ronai and Strawberry Hill.

Pulse’s Chairman Kingsley Cooper and General Manager Romae Gordon, were special guests at Kulture to Couture and Pulse UK models were among the stars showing collections from participating designers. Cooper, a scheduled presenter at the event workshops, used the opportunity to meet some of Britain’s top young designers as well as media and stylists in attendance, a number of whom will visit Jamaica for CFW.

Rihanna has done several interviews but has never once spoken about her fairytale relationship with R&B singer Chris Brown. But according Chris Brown in an interview with MTV.co.uk Chris was quick to rubbish the rumours “as a relationship standpoint I am a single guy, I am definitely single".

The young heartthrob, who’s currently promoting his album Xclusive, is getting fed up of the accusations that are being fired at him left, right and centre “I’ve been on my website and seeing how girls have been threatening me and saying I’m a liar and I’m like it’s not even that”.

So there you go, no need to worry girls, Chris still could be With You... however, Chris did mention that he has a certain ‘friend’ “I have a close friend but it’s not like a relationship, I’m not trying to settle down, I’m only 18 so I’m just trying to live my life and have fun”.

Source: www.mtv.co.uk

By David Jenison

Rick Ross' Trilla proved to be a killer on the charts this week, thumping new releases from Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Miley Cyrus and American Idol's Randy Jackson, as well as the latest entries in the powerhouse Now That's What I Call Music! franchise.

The Sunshine State rapper nabbed his second No. 1 album in as many tries, as Trilla moved 198,000 copies for the week ended Sunday, per Nielsen SoundScan numbers.

At a time when hip-hop's focus was on Houston, Oakland and Atlanta, Ross' 2006 breakthrough single "Hustlin' " turned eyes back to the Miami scene. His rookie album, Port of Miami, followed with a No. 1 debut, making the 300-pound rapper one of the few to score consecutive chart-toppers right out of the gate.

"We are thrilled to bring home this hard-fought number one for Rick Ross," said Island Def Jam Music Group chairman Antonio "LA" Reid in a statement. "I'm proud of the work, but more importantly, I'm proud to have Ross cemented among hip-hop's elite, where he belongs."

Read full story at www.eonline.com

Kingston JAMAICA: Females opening their arms and offering assistance to other females is the theme of ‘Sisters to Sisters’, an all female mediathon scheduled for Sunday April 13.

Launched at Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica Head Office on Thursday, March 7 the mediathon aims to assist in empowering females. Proceeds of the event will go towards building shelters for battered women across the island and also towards the Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica. The mediation recognizes International Women’s Day which is celebrated worldwide on March 8 under the theme ‘Financing for Gender Equality.’

The mediathon has an ambitious but attainable goal of ten million Jamaican dollars, in addition to the mandate of raising awareness of significant issues affecting women. To date a number of ‘sisters’ in the entertainment business have reached out in support of the event. Confirmed ‘sisters’ include: actress Leonie Forbes, veteran singer Marcia Griffiths, newcomer Etana, conscious deejay Queen Ifrica, dancehall diva Ce’cile, songstress Tessanne Chin, multi-talented Cherine Anderson, rising stars judge and singer Nadine Sutherland, dub poet Cherry Natural as well as the L’ Acadco dancers.

Dancehall artist Bling Dawg who is a member of the highly successful Bounty Killer lead Alliance which also boast the likes of high riding Dancehall acts Mavado & Busy Signal is very confident that this year will be his year.

The super talented lyricist who is now under the management of Byron Murray (CEO of In The Streets Records), has been very busy in the studios recording several singles for top producers such as Don Coleone ("Grudge"), Shane Brown ("Battle Field"), Daseca ("V.I.P" feat. Busy Signal) & Leftside ("Come On" feat. Brick & Lace).

Bling has also been very busy on stage chalking up a series of good reviews for his performances, on events such as the recently up a held Follow Di Arrow. He also dished out another exciting performance at the finals of his Bling Dawg Football league on Sunday March 16th at Poincianna Park, Fariyhill, Portland.

This week on OutAroad Red Carpet is the lovely D’Angel.

“My dress was made by the talented Nehia Lis which cost JA$25,000.
I bought my shoe in Manhattan for US$500.00 and I
got these Earrings for US$200.00

Click on the link SEE MORE to see close ups of her accessories

NEW YORK: Popular New York radio host Terrence Keith Smith, aka TK Smith died in his sleep on Sunday, March 16 2008 at his home in Long Island, New York.

Smith was born on June 28 1967. He migrated to Jamaica with his parents Maude and Kenneth Smith and his sister Elaine Smith in 1971. He attended Norman Manley High School and Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) where he served as Head-boy.

TK loved sports and music. Cricket was his favorite sports. He garnered fame at KTHS for scoring 102 runs for the team in an important cricket match. At the time of his death, he played for Mid Island Cricket Club in New York.

Music was in his blood. He lived, breathe and slept music. His catch phrase was 'music of the past, present and future." He specialized in music of the 70s and 80s.

Some of the personalities who influenced his career were Barry G, Errol Thompson, Winston Williams, Allan Magnus and Marie Garth.

TK migrated to the USA over twenty years ago. He attended Kingsborough Community College in New York, majoring in Mass Communication. While at Kingsborough, a predominantly caucasian college at the time, he championed and was successful in producing and hosting the first reggae program at the college radio station, 90.9FM, WKRB. The program was called "Midnight Reggae."

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The opinion of this writer's article is not necessarily the opinion and views of OutAroad.com

Fi all who never know - me, Avah and Gavesha are all good friends that's how mi get most of mi info but this thing gone too far now fi true because Gavesha nuh ramp fi leave comments about har self. Gavesha mi kno yuh going to vex but yuh done know seh mi Chat Too Much and mi nuh fraid fi chat people business. Mi nuh how Gavesha find suh time fi deh pon website and a write comments about har self - yes mi have proof because them all came from the same IP address. But if a one thing mi know Gav yuh win di war by far.

But people di real story today is about Avah, yes one of har friend's them confessed, she claim seh or conscience a bite har so today mi ago duh less chatting and have yuh read this letter that was sent to me.

Dear: Chat Too Much

I am Avah's friend n all I gotta say to Avah is stop writing all these things about Gavesha. From u find out bout she n di singer u nuh stop try do everything u can fi hot up di lil gyal head. Listen ppl Avah n da rest of her friends r here writing all these bad things about Gavesha. Me know dat fi a fact cuz i was 1 of them.

Listen this, dem a tell u say Gavesha make song n fake pages (WHICH IS TRUE) BUT them not telling u what they did to her. Well if dem not telling u then I will. everyday me n Avah used to send di girl messages n cuss har. YES AVAH ME A TALK DI TINGS DEM! ME N AVAH used to send har things like (COME SUC* ME OUT WEH DAVID f**K ME)or (BIT*H U A EIDIOT CUZ DAVID A F**K PON YUH) N (U A MAN BL**DCLAUT FOOL)ANYWAYS... when Avah did black we, did mek pages fi send har more messages n even have we friends dem a send har messages 2. Me was a myspace friend of Gavesha n a me steal di pix dem fi give Avah. (Y NOT? IT WAS ALL FUN N GAMES) but now she a gwan like she's an angel, so me haffi talk di things dem because mi think dat shi woulda own up di victory, instead shi hide and it was all her idea.

One day one of Gavesha friends dem weh name Wiggidan did a defend Gavesha so Avah go mek t-shirt wid Wiggidan name pon it. It did say (F**K WIGGIDAN, BROOKLYNS #1 LESBIAN) at 1 time Avah couldn't message Gavesha anymore cuz di Gangsta go page har so she start tek out all her anger n frustrations on Wiggidan. Everybody di a wonder y she neva tek it out pon Gavesh n she couldn't answer di question. If a lie me a tell God strike me dead right now! AVAH IF ME N U STOP B FRIEND ME CAN UNDERSTAND BECAUSE IT GONE 2 FAR NOW N ME STILL A TALK DI TINGS DEM! me also c dat eveytime Gavesha changes har myspace name u will change urs 2, everytime she changes har mood u will change urs 2 n everytime she updates her profile u will update urs 2. You remember me did ask u y u do dat n u neva want fi answer me? tell me if a lie me a tell?

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Alisha Bramwell is not your typical upcoming artiste. Her stance in the music is not as a hype person, but one who possesses extraordinary vocal talent that can only be derived naturally.

Blessed with the support of her father who is also a singer, Alisha, who performs under the stage name Alibra, has been doing music professionally for the last five years. Like many world-renowned singers Alibra started out in the church. The Old Harbour High School graduate was quick to highlight that for her it was a natural transition in moving from choirgirl into an aspiring top class artiste.

In her five years as a professional Alibra has made some serious strides. She has several top class combinations including one with decorated dancehall artiste Beenie Man, and others with the likes of Chuck Fendah, Tanto Metro, and the legendary Pinchers.

Many Jamaicans may still remember not just her beautiful face but also her captivating vocals from the Tastee Talent Contest in 2000 when she won Best Dress and Star Search at Traxx where she not only won a segment but went on to gain invaluable experience and links. After her segment ended on Traxx, she was immediately waltzed away by producer Mikey Bennett who asked her to do a single.

Busy Signal seems as if he’s not going to give up the #1 position for now as his hit single 'Wine Pon Di Edge’ is holding down the top spot on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart for a third consecutive week.

Mavado’s ‘Gangsta Life’ has taken over the #2 spot from Erup’s ‘Click My Finger’, while veteran singer Mykal Rose’s ‘Shoot Out’ controls the #3 position.

Beenie Man’s ‘Wine Gal’ is once again the Greatest Gainer for this week as the single ascended from the #11 position to take over the #8 spot from Serani feat Bugle’s ‘Doh’.

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart

TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label
01 01 (4) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt

02 03 (4) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - Shot To Watch

03 04 (4) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John

04 02 (4) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back -- (Peak@#1)

05 06 (4) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John

06 07 (4) D'Angel - Blaze - Arrif Cooper

07 05 (4) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

08 11 (4) Beenie Man - Wine Gal -TJ Records --- Song to Watch

09 08 (4) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca - (Peak@#4)

10 09 (4) Demarco - 'Fallen Soldiers' - Star Kutt

11 10 (4) Bugle - 'Journey' - Daseca

12 12 (4) Sean Paul - 'Pick It Up & Drop It' - Birchill

13 15 (4) Jimmy Riley & Taurus Riley - 'Pull Up Selector' - (Taxi)

14 14 (4) Beenie Man - 'Buffer Zone' - Truck Back

15 13 (4) Fantan Mojah - 'Stronger' - Maximum Sound

Dancehall’s only deejay Assassin has been rampaging the dance halls of the Western world. In March, he has already done quite a few performances and has a very important one, coming up on Saturday, March 22.

“I’m heading to Tobago, and even though I’ve been in the business for five years and I’ve had hit songs over there, it’s going to be my first time performing in Trinidad and Tobago,” Assassin stated excitedly. “But one advantage I have of making a good and lasting first impression is that I’ve now been doing this for five years so I’m closer to perfecting my craft.”

Assassin’s appearance at Magnum’s Follow Di Arrow on Saturday, March 1, has left many talking of his “superb” performance. The artiste is pleased with this review as he has invested great time and energy into his performance skills and delivery. “I’ve spent time studying it (his craft) to improve it and I always want to make each performance better than my last,” he said.

ETANA - I AM NOT AFRAID
FREE-MIND MUSIC / VP RECORDS

Verse One
I see them coming after my soul....
wanted to take control....
Wanna give me locks, wanna give me bling....
Wanna give me all the material things....
I hear dem talking bout what the world has to offer, girl what you doing dont you see....
What they have done to Bed-ward & Marcus, Jesus and all of the Profits ....

Chorus
But I am not afraid....
No I am not afraid....
No I am not afraid....
If dem a come let them come cause I'm protected by the most I one....

Verse Two
They don't mind when you fall behind and cant pay your bills on time....
Prostituting and standing in their government line no....
And they dont mind when you waste your time coming up with some stupid line....
Influencing the youth dem fi start a line or take a life....
And they dont mind when you locked up in jail can't get no bail sentence fi life....
You can't see you youth dem strive but they dont mind....

So you want to know a little about yours truly! Well, I was born and raised in Brooksville, a small town in central Florida. I have a wonderful and loving family who supports me in everything I do. They are truly the root to my success. At the age of 17, I ventured outside to further my education at the University of South Florida where I majored in Criminal Justice and Business Management. I have since earned my Bachelor of Arts degree and decided to obtain my masters degree in Political Science with an emphasis in County Government. Outside computers, photography and traveling, modeling is one of my most passionate pastimes. I have recently decided to pursue such passion on a full-time basis. The time has come for me to take on this interest one snapshot at a time. Be on the look out for Koko Reign....doing great things. Many projects lie ahead of me which I am positive will be a great success. Stay tuned for more updates. Rest assured that KoKo Reign is about to take the industry by storm.

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By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

We have heard the term ‘Too Bad Mind’ many a time, however not expressed in the manner Lipton Russell a.k.a. Dangerous puts it. His name might give you the chills, but his lyrics will warm your heart. Dangerous took the approach many other artistes take in terms of expressing this subject matter, however he added some flavour to it in order to set himself apart from other artistes.

Dangerous was inspired to do the song Too Bad Mind after observing how persons around him react to positive change in the lifestyle of individuals. The song, while based on his personal experience, is not solely related to Dangerous but many other persons can relate to it.

The song took Dangerous three days to write and he is now promoting it heavily. A video was suppose to be shot on Thursday (March 13, 2008), however, it has been put off until the following Monday. The video will be directed and shot on location in St. Thomas by Stereo Belly Production.

Dangerous is a former hardcore deejay that has modified his style of delivery into a more subtle singjay format. This change is reflected in the song Too Bad Mind, which instantly grabs one attention as it possesses some Rastafarian sentiments. The harmony will capture you and make you want to listen the song over and over again.

Since changing his stage name from Lemon last year, Negril based singer Timmi Burrell has been steadily making his mark on the local music industry. The year 2007 saw the Spanish Town native appearing on several major events such as Negril Impact & Pepsi Teen Splash. In December he did his first music video which was directed by Simeon Hedge. The video was shot at locations across the Kingston such as Riverton City & Sherlock Crescent. The video is in support of Timmi Burrell's soon to be released single "Children Crying" which is enjoying good rotation on several radio stations locally and abroad.

Since its release the video has received heavy rotation on several major television stations and cable channels such as CVM TV, CVM Plus, RETV, HYPE TV, JUICE TV & Negril TV. Fans can vote for Timmi Burrell's video on CVM TV's popular video countdown show The Hit List by texting 52 to 444-2448.

Plans are currently in the pipeline for the completion of his debut album which will be released by the middle of this year. He is also connecting with thousands of fans all over the world via Internet through his myspace.

Timmi Burrell is booked to appear on Grooving which will be held at WAVES Beach in Negril on April 5th. This event will feature Reggae greats such as Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor & Marcia Griffiths.

Kingston, JAMAICA: Dancehall artiste David Brooks, popularly known in the entertainment circle as Mavado, has issued a threat to OutARoad.com photographer Carlington Wilmot.

Mr. Wilmot received a call from upcoming dancehall artiste Einstein, christened Jermaine Show, at 2:30 p.m. today (March 13, 2008) who engaged him in a disgruntled conversation before putting Mavado on the phone. Mr. Brooks threatened Mr. Wilmot and even mentioned that not even dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel cannot save him from what he is prepared to do to him.

Baffled by Mavado’s comment Mr. Wilmot rang back Einstein’s phone and was told by Einstein that: “things ago happen to yuh”.

A former OutARoad.com freelance writer was reportedly hospitalized after being beaten by members of Mavado’s entourage at his office, located at Merryvale Close.

The outrage began after Mr. Wilmot, who is affiliated with OutARoad.com, was accused of posting a story online which showed a partially naked Mavado and a female cuddling in a room.

A statement of the incident has been collected by the New Kingston Police where Mr. Wilmot reported the threat.

N.B. - OutARoad.com would like to publicize the fact that Vybz Kartel is not affiliated with the website in anyway.

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The opinion of this writer's article is not necessarily the opinion and views of OutAroad.com

By: Chat Too Much

Dem seh yuh neva si smoke wid out fyah - yes mi chile, from Mafruado did dat song, “Mi waan know whoooo, tell me a which gal,” - well people if Mafruado neva know a which gal spreading rumors pon him and show off wid di little one picture shi have kissing him then now him know. But if I was like she mi wouldn’t even put dat picture on mi myspace because Mafruado not even look like him waan kiss har.

As Mafruado seh "it ain't easy being me," because when yuh a artiste yuh of to be so careful in everything yuh duh, but mi did warn Mavafruado eehnu, not because yuh give me the name Chat Too Much dat neva means seh mi wouldn't chat yuh business - uhnu fi chat to girls dat have sense.

Anywayz let mi get down to di real story about Gavesha di one weh deh inna di picture and Avah di girl who own waan clothing line.

New York, NY (Ms. Raine Inc.): Black Entertainment Television (BET) has joined the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ campaign, partnering with Team Jamaica Bickle and VP Records on the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ Reggae Charity Concert, to be held at Brooklyn College on April 20th. The network will be filming the event, which features Reggae artists Richie Stephens, Etana, Duane Stephenson, and Jamaican sports legend Donald Quarrie, and a host of other music and sport ambassadors, for airing on both BET and BETJ.

Proceeds from the charity staging will not only assist Team Jamaica Bickle with providing much needed support to the Island’s promising high school athletes competing at Penn Relays in April, but will also fund Jamaican athletes competing in the XXIX Olympics in Beijing this August.

“This “BET is providing an international platform for our Reggae artists while at the same time, bringing world wide attention and support to our athletes,” states Team Jamaica Bickle Founder/President Irwine Clare. “I must thank BET for their willingness to support such an important venture.
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Wayne Marshall - Me By Myself
Chiney K Riddim - Stephen McGregor
Big Ship Studio's

Chorus
That's what I see...
Dem only bad inna company....
But a me by myself...
Me by myself....
Tell dem fi come...
Know sey mi deh yah an mi nah go run.....
All when a me by myself....
Me by myself....

Verse One
Mi say mi bad to the maximum....
Mi nuh need not a friend fi come buss mi ***
Anytime dem ready tell dem fi come....
All when a me one still nah go run....
How mi see it dem bwoy deh a mouth a massy.....
Only bad when dem trod inna clique or posse......
Terrible and mi mad wicked and wassy.....
Hand straight like chassis and mi nah miss fassy..... (yow)

Chorus
That's what I see...
Dem only bad inna company....
But a me by myself...
Me by myself....
Tell dem fi come...
Know sey mi deh yah an mi nah go run.....
All when a me by myself....
Me by myself....

Twenty-five young beauties have been selected to compete for the 2008 Miss Jamaica Universe (MJU) title. Fresh from the fabulous MJU launch party the night before, over fifty pageant entrants made their way up to Villa Ronai, Stony Hill on Sunday March 9 for final eliminations. With every girl desirous of making the final cut, MC (Model of Ceremonies) Celine Tyson announced that only half the group would be selected to vie for the 2008 MJU title. After an entertaining opening number choreographed by the famed fashion designer and pageant creative director Barry Moncrieffe, all fifty entrants took the stage donning chic MJU tanktops and jeans. They then made a second runway appearance in swimsuits reminding the audience and the judges just what they were made of.

The finalists are: Xinyu Addae Lee, 19 year old Med Student at UWI; Lauri- Ann Ainsworth, 25 year old MBA student at the University of Leicester; Jesmaine Brown, 25 year old published poet; Adrianna Bryan, 18 year old Entertainment Coordinator at Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort; Kadia Campbell, 26 year old model; Salome Campbell, 21 year old Entertainment Agency Coordinator; Sherene Duncan, 21 year old Economics student at UWI; Jhnnell Eastman, 21 year old Marketing student at UTECH; Cherrion Ebanks, 21 year old Nursing student at UWI; Nickela Garwood, 23 year old Administrative Assistant; Crystal Gordon, 20 year old Tourism student; Kimberley Gunnings, 18 year old Biology Student at UWI; Francine Hall, 24 year old Purchasing Officer; Nicole Hopkins, 18 year old Education & Business student at UTECH; April Jackson, 19 year old Law and Economics student; Borzana Jones, 25 year old Geography Teacher; Noelle Kerr, 26 year old Freelance Actress and Presenter; Stasha Gaye Leon, 26 year old Management Studies student; Antoinette Ming, 20 year Print Media Business Development Executive; Keren O’Neil, 20 year old BSC Science student at UWI; Doneika Plowright, 21 year old Insurance Clerk; Latoya Samuels, 21 year old Dental Clerk; Rebecca Silvera, 21 year old Makeup Artist; Roshane Suarez, 18 year old student at Moneague Community College and Jeseka Williams, 21 year old Marketing and Finance student at UTECH.

OutAroad.com - Break Out Artiste For The Month of March

By: The Spokesman

Continuing the March Break Out Artist of the Month Feature on Reggae singer / songwriter Etana, OutAroad.com felt it was time to see what the self styled "Strong One" was like, live and direct in the streets on an average day. So on Friday March 7th we travelled with the empress singer as she made several scheduled appearances in and out of town.

The first stop was at the Digicel Call Center in the business district of New Kingston where Etana accompanied by her Road Manager Lerone Chutkan payed a surprise visit to the staff of mostly telephone customer service representatives who after a prior choice survey select her from a poll of Dancehall & Reggae artists. Warmly embraced by the staff Etana shared in a few laughter and smiles, before she began signing autographs and taking pictures with fans and well wishers. After spending some down time with the workers as a show of gratitude Etana was presented with a LG CHOCOLATE slide cell phone and off she went to the next stop miles away in the southern parish of Clarendon.

It appears the St. Andrew Central Police have put a damper on plans by party animals and fanatics of the Boys and Girls Champs to paint Kingston red this weekend.
They’ve implemented special security measures in place for the annual event, and have slapped a ban on all after champ fetes in the Division.

The police information arm, the Constabulary Communication Network, CCN, says the Superintendent in charge of the Division has advised that no authorization will be given for such events.

The move comes in response to rising tension between overzealous students and fans over the years, who take issues from the track and clash in the streets.
In recent weeks, some schools have had open confrontations inside the Half Way Tree Transport Centre.

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Jamaican dancehall/reggae superstar Junior Reid to be featured on Hip Hop icon Bun B’s highly-anticipated sophomore solo album, II Trill. The album is expected to be released on April 29th courtesy of Rap-A-Lot/Asylum.

Other big guns that will also be featured on the album are Rick Ross, Mya, Chamillionaire, Lil Wayne, Pimp C, Lupe Fiasco, 8 Ball &MJG, David Banner, Z-Ro, Mike Jones, Webbie, Expensive Taste (Paul Wall, Skinhead Rob, & Travis Barker) and Slim Thug.

The Houston rapper also collaborated with other hitmakers such as Mr. Lee, Scott Storch, Jazze Pha, Bigg Tyme, Black Out Movement, Khalil, Clinton Sparks, Enigma and Chops.

Junior Reid will not be the only Jamaican on the album as Bun B is currently on tour promoting a track that was produced by JR Rotem titled “That’s Gangsta” which features the young and talented Sean Kingston.

They are TOTALLY together!

Rihanna and Chris Brown were up in tha clubs in London on Saturday. They reportedly were singing one another's songs and locking lips at hot spot Prophecy.

Another duet in the works????
On that same night, they were also spotted at Paper Club grinding and getting their freak on the dance floor. RiRi also did some sexy dance for Chris to BritBrit's Piece of Me.

An onlooker reported, “They spent the first 45 minutes just staring into each other’s eyes. We were amazed at how open and flirtatious they were.”
Trying to be cool, the pair were pictured leaving Paper separately above. Why…after the performance inside? Did they really think no one would talk?!

Source: www.fashion.ie/

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Even though Busy Signal might still be down with pneumonia his mega hit single ‘Pon Di Edge’ continues to stand firm in the #1 spot on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks.

Erup is still ‘Clicking’ his ‘Finger’ in the #2 spot while Queen I-Frica’s ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ has descended to the #5 position.

But the real contender to watch this week is Mavado with his hit single ‘Gangsta Life’ that can be defined as the Hot Shot To Watch for - In this song Mavado brags about his fantastic lifestyle. “More time mi drive mi Range Rover and sometime mi ride mi bike”. This song might possible gives Mavado his first number song for 2008.

D’Angel who has finally managed to find a hit song without the help of her estranged husband, Beenie Man is climbing slowly up the chart with her hit song ‘Blaze’, lets see if this track will make it in top 5.

Another song to watch for is Beenie Man’s ‘Wine Gal’ that is definitely favorite among the ladies and gets the titled of the Greatest Gainer for this week.

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart

TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name - Song Title - Record Label
01 01 (3) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt

02 02 (3) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back

03 06 (3) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - Shot To Watch

04 04 (3) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John

05 03 (3) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

06 07 (3) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John

07 09 (3) D'Angel - Blaze - Arrif Cooper

08 04 (3) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca – (Peak@#4)

09 05 (3) Demarco - 'Fallen Soldiers' - Star Kutt

10 10 (3) Bugle - 'Journey' - Daseca

11 15 (3) Beenie Man - Wine Gal -TJ Records --- Song to Watch

12 11 (3) Sean Paul - 'Pick It Up & Drop It' - Birchill

13 12 (3) Fantan Mojah - 'Stronger' - Maximum Sound

14 13 (3) Beenie Man - 'Buffer Zone' - Truck Back

15 16 (3) Jimmy Riley & Taurus Riley - 'Pull Up Selector' - (Taxi)

Rapper the Game has reportedly been released from jail, just eight days into his 60-day sentence.

The star, real name Jayceon Taylor, was handed the prison term in February after pleading guilty to felony gun charges.

He faced three counts of making criminal threats and possessing a firearm in a school zone during a fight in the middle of a basketball game last year. Two charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement.

But according to TMZ.com, the Game is now a free man after being released early from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in California on Monday.

The 28-year-old must now complete 150 hours of community service and will be placed on three years probation as per the terms of his plea deal.

Source: www.sfgate.com

Aloha, a Hawaiian styled party is set to invade the Quad Nightclub in New Kingston on Thursday March 20. The event will serve as a precursor to the Luau Party which will take place over the Easter Weekend at Reggae Beach, Ocho Rios.

According to Delano Thomas from Renaissance Disco, Aloha’s Hawaiian theme will perfectly blend with the fusions of soca, dancehall and hip hop, that will be readily available for patrons to consume. ‘The Hawaiian theme is very hot and it’s the soca season and this theme fits perfect. We are really doing it for the ladies’, said Thomas.

Patrons attending Aloha will have the chance to win tickets to the Luau party.

‘It’s the night before Good Friday so patrons should come out to have a good time with us at the Quad. Aloha is the best way to kick off the Easter weekend’, Thomas added.

All the dance floors at the Quad will be available for patrons to party. ‘We will be featuring music from the 80’s to the present, from soca, to dancehall, to hip hop, to house and remixes. Everyone is guaranteed a good time’, Thomas promised.

Music will be provided by the Renaissance Disco, DJ Renegade, and Coppershot among others. Ladies will be given Leis upon entry to the party.

This exclusive brought to you courtesy of OutAroad.com and ThinkTank Marketing

Worldwide 100 million-selling megastar Janet Jackson returns to Soundscan’s #1 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as her Island Def Jam album debut DISCIPLINE enters at the top on first week sales of 181,075 units, it was announced today by Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. DISCIPLINE marks Janet’s first #1 Soundscan album debut in nearly seven years, since All For You in May 2001.

“Janet delivered an amazing album and Island Def Jam is on a mission to deliver big results for her in every way,” said Mr. Reid. "Janet is musical royalty who only deserves the very best.”

DISCIPLINE was launched on the morning of the album release (February 26th) with a live performance at the Nokia Theatre on New York’s Times Square, broad­cast on ABC’s Good Morning America. Another Times Square performance happened that afternoon, broadcast by MTV’s TRL. Just a few blocks away, pandemonium took over Best Buy for Janet’s in-store CD signing event, which attracted 5000 fans.

Musical artiste, actor and reality TV star Ky-Mani Marley continues his press campaign for his latest album Radio. Ky-Mani will appear on two nationally televised programs the week of March 10.

On Monday March 10, Ky-Mani will appear on NBC/Telemundo's show called "The Shuffle". The show will air at 5:00 PM (EST). "The Shuffle" is a hip, fresh look what's going on in the world of music and mun2. Hosted by resident VJ Pico, the show is shot from the Telemundo studios in Miami.

On Thursday March 13 Fox's Happy Hour with Cody Willard and Rebecca Gomez welcomes Ky-Mani for a one on one interview. Fox's "Happy Hour" is described as a new breed of news show, where a younger version of "Regis and Kelly" meets "Cheers" with the breeziness of “Entourage." "Happy Hour" will air at 5:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 13.

On the Red Carpet this week is the ever polished Craig of one Jamaica’s hottest boy groups Voice Mail.

Okay let us start things off with my Versace Shades for which I paid US$400.00 -- I bought this watch in the states for US$200.00, along with my suit for US$700.00 and my shoes cost me US$1, 100.00.

You can view close ups of his watch, shoes and shades by just clicking on the word SEE MORE below

I-Octane recently received recognition at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards for his music video Stab Vampire and his latest video Poverty seems set to follow in the same direction.

This is definitely one of the best music videos for the longest time. Poverty takes a sharp look into ghetto livity, it cuts to the core as it identifies the cause and consequences through cleverly inserted blurbs. This gripping social commentary zones in on real issues that contribute to crime through a pictorial portrayal and I-Octane tops it off with his soothing empathizing voice in the background.

The video since its release has been permeating the local cable and television music video programmes and is receiving some good feedback.

It could be one of the contributing factors why the single Poverty which was recorded on the 83 rhythm has now shot its way on the Hype TV Top 20 Singles chart at # 18.

Incidentally another single, Queen Ifrica's Daddy Don't Touch Me There was also recorded on the same rhythm and that song sat at the number one spot for four weeks. It's left to be seen whether I-Octane's Poverty will follow the same path.

Even though this information might be old to many -- OutAroad.com believes great news can never be staled and we will do everything to ensure that victorious information in favor of reggae/dancehall music gets publicised.

Police file criminal charges against four people and seize more than 200,000 music CDs and DVDs

TORONTO, March 6 /CNW/ - Following a year-long investigation by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), the RCMP has shut down Audiomaxxx.com Ltd., a major alleged music counterfeiting operation in Winnipeg, and filed criminal charges against four individuals.

Raj Singh Ramgotra, the principal behind Audiomaxxx, was among those arrested during a raid yesterday at the organization, which for three years has allegedly manufactured pirated compact discs and hard core pornographic videos, and distributed them throughout Canada, the U.S., Europe and Jamaica. More recently, Audiomaxxx's offerings have also included allegedly pirated digital downloads.

In addition to the arrests, police seized an enormous volume of suspected counterfeit goods. This includes more than 200,000 music CDs and DVDs, numerous movie DVDs and hundreds of thousands of blank discs. Police also seized five CD/DVD burning towers, each with 12 burners, which together are capable of burning well in excess of 10,000 CDs and DVDs a day. The raid also netted several computers and hard drives, two commercial CD printers, four colour copiers and other office equipment.

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The opinion of this writer's article is not necessarily the opinion and views of OutAroad.com

By: Chat Too Much

“Light a candle sing a sanky and find your way back home,” - wooooh, story come to bump - dat a fi di artistes dem who believe inna a obeah (witch Craft).

Mi fans and haters mi ago share a little story wid uhnu, today, eehhee - mi seh mi blow up over 30, 000 dollars wha day yah a waan obeah man all because mi read it in di paper weh some artistes mentioned dat obeah helped dem career. So, people uhnu nuh know seh mi go try it out, a never feel so confident inna mi life because finally mi find a way fi sort out mi problems them, but when mi reach a di abeah man yard as him si mi him seh.
“A disaster is coming your way soon.”
So mi asks him wha kind a disaster?
“Some artistes have plans fi tek out yuh head back”.
Look man a plenty people try dat aready and failed, right now mi just want yuh tell mi how mi can mek some serious money because, “this year mi affi be di winna, and mi nah go a mi yard wid out mi youth dem dinna". And uhnu better know seh 'money don’t change me - mi a money changer.

Mi know a lot of uhnu want fi know what happened next a di obeah man yard, but mi wi talk bout dat a anodda time because mi have sweeter news than dat fi gi uhnu. Yes mi child, guess who and who mi hear seh a link up again, di first lady of Mafia House and di leader of di Alliance -- Bung Bang!!! An Sooooo!!!.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Bounty Killer lashes out against Ian Boyne and Mavado dismantled veteran deejay Ninja Man at Magnum Follow Di Arrow held at James Bond Beach.

Bounty Killer was in his usual execution mood that saw the Killer lashing out on TV host Ian Boyne for an article that was recently printed in one of our local news papers. Bounty Killer disclosed that the article was directly scrutinizing the dancehall.

“How di b*tty bowy Ian Boyne fi ah write article from Marley to Mavado and left out a lot of bad artiste,” just those few lines have the audience screaming.

The Killer then lamented "If b*tty bowyz march inna Kingston and nothing no happen to them, me ago pack up mi luggage and lef Jamaica," he stated.

Tarrus Riley continues to make waves internationally with two of his hits; She's Royal and Lion Paw consolidating his positions as an international reggae star.

She's Royal still maintains a presence on the international scene tearing up the local charts, Tarrus Riley has the number 3 spot on the BBC 1 Xtra charts while his Pull It Up Selector collaboration with Jimmy Riley maintains its number 2 position.

On the local scene Tarrus still hold the position as one of the most popular reggae artiste. His new track Lion Paw is moving up the Richie B reggae chart and is now at number 14.

EUROPE TV

The video for Lion Paw has been added to VMX TV, Channel U, Ben TV and Mus Flash & Bunch TV.

The video for Protect Your Neck has been added to VMX TV, Channel U, Ben TV and Mus Flash & Bunch TV.

The video for Lion Paw has also been featuring on Reggaefrance.com.

In music allegiance is as important as a hit song and as far as Dancehall music is concerned The Alliance represents the best opportunity for a young upcoming artist like Morvin Pennant more popularly known as Badd Cash who is now set to step into the big leagues.

At 27 Cash who hails from the Old Harbour community of Water Lane has seen and can attest to the harsh natures of ghetto levity which is primarily fueled by poverty. As a youth he attended the Old Harbour High School this during the mid 1990's where he began creating lyrics and punch-lines before, during and after class. The son of a single mother Cash recalls seeing his father on a few occasions but the bulk on inspiration was always found in the music. "My uncle always use to ask me what tunes were running the dancehall and I could DJ everyone from start to finish for him, that’s were the real passion came from".

An avid fan of Dancehall culture he soon became well acquainted with one of his most inspiring idols yet the five star general Bounty Killer who after learning of his Baby Cash stage name realigned a few letters and came up with Dirty Money. Accepting the name at first the talented DJ later did his own adjustments and after much thought decided on Badd Cash as the two were basically the same.

INTRODUCING THE MARCH BREAK OUT ARTIST OF THE MONTH ETANA

Arguably the most prolific female vocalist in present day Reggae singer/ songwriter Etana has struck a cord with the masses and like any beautiful melody she's winning the hearts of the people one song at a time.

Spirited in her approach to communicate unfitting and inspirational messages to the youth she's been described by critics as the truth, one who will bring about real change with her powerful and captivating voice that at times seem flawlessly pure.

Rebellious in her approach to denote systematic oppression against all races Etana takes pride in being an artist, she feels strongly that her responsibility as a recording artist is to express positive vibrations in her music and from this she will graceful admit to staying the course.

Born Shauna McKenzie Etana spent her youthful days playing in the hill side community of August Town situated in the South Eastern side of Jamaica. The only daughter of a fairly large family of boys she was as curious then as she is determined now doing the mischievous things most children tend to do at an early age.

Attending school locally up until 1992 when she migrated to the U.S to start a new life in the sunshine state of Miami Florida Etana was a budding achiever; she finished grade school and eventually went off to college the year after with plans of becoming a Registered Nurse.

TOURISM, BUSINESS INTERESTS LINE UP BEHIND SYMPHONY

Kingston Jamaica: With scarcely two weeks to go, the buzz is increasing for the 2008 edition of Symphony Under the Stars, scheduled for March 15 at the Cable & Wireless Golf Academy, and major players in the tourism and commercial spheres are lining up behind the one-of-a-kind music event.

Addressing the recent launch at the Hilton Kingston hotel, Minister of Tourism the Hon Edmund Bartlett said that Symphony was an event of the caliber which his ministry was seeking to align with. “Music and the performing arts are critical to the mix of attractions, and Symphony Under the Stars is the kind of event that will be a major draw for lovers of Jamaican music from the key markets internationally.”

Major corporate entities and brands supporting Symphony include Lascelles Wines & Spirits, Appleton Jamaica Rum, Air Jamaica, Nescafe and Mercedes Benz. Part proceeds from the event will go towards the establishment of a scholarship fund at the Reggae Studies Unit.
Symphony Under The Stars is a SHEM Music Production and features Grammy award-winner Roberta Flack, Chalice, LUST, AJ Brown, Da’ville, Courtney John, Duane Stephenson, and the specially assembled Masterpiece Orchestra, with members drawn from New York and Jamaica, led by Jon Williams.

OutAroad Red Carpet is a new feature that will showcase fashions from entertainers, producers, radio personalities, models, artiste managers and those who are recognized in the entertainment industry.

It’s our pleasure to start things off with DJ Amber who's a radio disc jock that plays on two of Jamaica's hottest radio stations, Irie FM and ZIP 103 FM.

My dress was made by Melissa and the cost for it is JAM$ 22,000.00 - I bought these earrings for JAM$ 1,200.00 - I bought this Anne Klein watch in the states for US$400 - And I paid JAM$ 4,000.00 for my shoes.