Greensleeves will release the essential Sizzla anthology, The Journey - The Very Best Of Sizzla, featuring the legendary sing-jay’s most cherished tunes, new bonus tracks, an exclusive DVD and deluxe packaging.

This musical voyage features 21 solid tracks including hits from the early ‘90s to present. Armed with religious conviction and an unquenchable passion for truth and rights, the long-standing early ‘90s tunes “Praise Ye Jah,” “Black Woman And Child,” “Good Ways,” and “Like Mountain,” have proven to be classics. While the unforgettable hits “Just One Of Those Days” and “Thank U Mama,” from his popular album Da Real Thing (2002) produced by Bobby Digital and creative experimental tunes “Be Strong,” “Give Me A Try” and “Rise To The Occasion” produced by Don Corleon, highlight the new era of Sizzla hits. Also Sizzla veers between infectious dancehall laced with hard-hitting social commentary and stirring expressions of black history with a profusion of producers on “Ain’t Gonna See Us Fall” (Free Willy), “The Solution” (Seani B), “Thanks And Praise” (Chris Birch), “Really And Truly” (Fat Eyes), “One Love” (King Jammys), and “Africa Prepare” (Maximum Sound).

As an added bonus, the limited edition DVD features an interview with BBC 1Xtras Robbo Ranx and unseen footage from Sizzla’s Judgment Yard home (a day in the life) shot by RETV. The insightful journey into the World of Sizzla Kalonji also goes behind the scenes at the making of Sizzla’s classic “Thank U Mama” and The “Rise To The Occasion” video. A must for all avid fans and newcomers. Fans will also enjoy the deluxe packaging including a 12 page booklet full of liner notes that chart the history of Sizzla & additional photos shot on location in his home.

Junior Gong and Steven Marley’s ‘Mission’ is still the #1 song in Jamaica for a forth straight week on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles chart, while Mavado’s On The Rock kept on holding onto the #2 slot hoping to get a taste of #1 position.

Even though Mavado is not in the #1 slot he’s still reaping a lot of success as he’s the only artiste to have three songs in the top ten. ‘On The Rock’, ‘Money Changer’ and ‘Gangsta Life’ that spent two weeks in the #1 spot.

The Greatest Gainer for this week is Vybz Kartel’s Fatta Than A Pound while his one time arch rival Assassin makes his entry into the chart at #17 with ‘Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal’.

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 - (07) Junior Gong/Steven Marley - ‘Mission’ (Warfare) - Baby G - (4wks@#1)

02 - 03 - (07) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G

03 - 02 - (13) Beenie Man - ‘Wine Gal’ - TJ Records - (3wks@#1)

04 - 06 - (05) Vybz Kartel - Fatta Than A Pound - Open Ear Music

05 - 04 - (13) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - (2wks@#1)

06 - 07 - (07) Konshens - ‘Winner’ - Nutural Bridge Records - Hot Shot

07 - 09 - (03) Mavado - Money Changer - Juke Boxx - Song to Watch

08 - 05 - (13) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt - 4wks@#1

09 - 10 - (05) Busy Signal - Curfew - Juxx Box

10 - 08 - (13) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John -(Peak@#3)

11 - 09 - (13) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John (Peak@#4)

12 - 10 - (13) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back

13 - 13 - (13) D'Angel - ‘Blaze’ - Arrif Cooper (Peak@#6)

14 - 14 - (13) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

15 - 15 - (13) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca (Peak@#4)

OutAroad.com:
What do you think about guys who come in less than a minute?

Miss Chin:
At times it makes me get damn upset but due to my sexy physic and tightness then I have to put little of the blame on the goody goody.

OutAroad.com:
What’s the weirdest place you ever had sex?

Miss Chin:
The weirdest place I had sex was in the men’s bathroom at Tropical Plaza, I bent over on the toilet bowl and fling it up pon him left, right and centre.

OutAroad.com:
Do you prefer getting oral sex done or getting the real thing?

Miss Chin:
Both of them but I am clitoral so I prefer the tongue, the only other way for me to come is rubbing my clit while he strokes me.

By Carolina

No wonder Chris Brown is a happy man. Rihanna recently admitted that she loves her provocative concert costumes so much, she can’t resist taking them home.

I like to push the envelope sometimes. It depends on the mood and the occasion. It’s always fun to take some home. Sometimes I get to do that.

Hope they at least don’t have sex with an open umbrella in the room…that’s ah, that’s bad luck you know

Source: www.tob.hollywood.com

The newest person to testify against R. Kelly in his child pornography trial is the artist’s former personal assistant, Lindsey Perryman.

The 1997 Grammy-award winner charged with 14 counts of child pornography, pleaded not guilty in the trial that could sentence him to 15 years in prison.

The woman worked for Kelly and his family from 1999 to 2006 and has repeatedly stated that she considers him a great boss who has done nothing wrong to her during their long-term collaboration.

"I didn't want to think it was them," said Perryman on Tuesday’s trial, according to the Associated Press, after watching the 27-minute videotape. Initially, she wasn’t sure that the video featured the two, but after watching it again she became "110 percent" sure about her former boss’ presence.

She said that "The image I saw looked exactly like Mr. Kelly," as quoted by the AP, and added that she also recognized the alleged victim on tape, especially because of her distinctive features and the way she moved her mouth, smiled and talked. Perryman met the young woman on several occasions over the past few years and her testimony might not be dismissed as easily as some of the rest have been.

According to the prosecutors, the tape was made between 1998 and 2000 and that the young woman videotaped with the artist was born in September 1984.

Four other Oak Park residents testified that it is Kelly and the alleged victim on the tape. Kelly's lawyers claim that none was close to Kelly or the alleged victim by the time the tape surfaced.

Source: www.efluxmedia.com

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

The beautiful Rebecca Silvera seems to have a lot going on for her these days after being awarded the second runner-up position in the prestigious Miss Jamaica Universe 2008 competition.

Rebecca recently strutted her stuff for the first time at the launch of this year’s Caribbean Fashion Week 2008, where she dazzled the crowd. However, most interestingly, she will be representing Jamaica in the Miss Jamaica U.S.A. Pageant, to be staged mid June in New York.

When the stunning beauty gets back from the pageant, one she is hoping to win, she will be directing all her energy and focus on her dream of creating her own clothing line.

“I am in talks with some people from Sao Paulo, Brazil and South Beach, Florida to launch a very sexy clothing line. The line will consist tops and a few Brazilian cut pants, but mostly very sexy dresses that hug every curve and even enhance what is not there (ladies you know what I mean). The style will be very seductive, sexy and definitely not for the shy or conservative,” she told OutAroad.com in an exclusive interview.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

For female artistes in Jamaica’s hostile dancehall circles, getting ahead is a daunting task. There is usually the speculation of who is sleeping with whom, and who have to do some immoral things to get ahead. For OutAroad.com Break Out Artiste for this Month, Tifa, those challenges are non-existent.

For Tifa, christened Latifa Brown, the road to stardom has been somewhat easy thus far. Music has always been a part of the singer/deejay life. Her stepfather, Sampalue, the reggae producer who assisted in the building of several music careers inclusive of dancehall’s queen Lady Saw, gave her a deep-rooted love for dancehall music. Her active participation in various aspects of the music began from prep school days and has since rolled on like a train.

“I love music. I have been involved with music all my life. I was a member of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Academy and Ensemble and toured extensively with the group throughout the Caribbean and North America from 1996 to 2000,” she explained.

Voice Mail one of Jamaica's hottest dancehall boy groups has set a July 16 release date for its third album Jump Off. The album is the follow up to last year’s Let’s Go which was reportedly a big seller in Japan.

Jump Off will be released by Japan’s Pony Canyon label. The label released the trio’s previous sets Hey (2006); and Let’s Go (2007).

According to Voice Mail member Craig Jackson, ‘This album is so hot. The fans are going to be surprised by the material on the album. I think it’s our best album to date’, Jackson opined.

The 16 track disc will feature collaborations with producers Christopher Birch, Steven McGregor, Danny Champagnie and the Ballaz.

Missing from this album will be the signature Voice Mail dance tunes. ‘There won’t be any dance songs on the album. We’re trying different things so you can look out for a bit of R&B, dancehall, reggae, and a little bit of techno’, said Jackson.

While the album is scheduled for European release on July 16, a stateside release is currently being negotiated.

The members of Voice Mail recently completed a photo shoot for the Jump Off album in Tokyo, Japan.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

“Dem a nuh Rasta - Dem a ‘Ras Hair,’
Talk this loud mi nuh fear”

Jamaica’s fast rising star, Konshens is in the spotlight again, and this time there is a bit of controversy surrounding same. The deejay who burst on the scene with the mega hit Winner (This Year Mi Affi Be Di Winna), has launched an assault on people who wrongfully associate themselves with Rastafarianism.

In some nail biting and rather witty lyrics Konshens chastises artistes that “natty up dem head”. Already there are words on the street that several Rastafarian individuals are pondering whether or not he (Konshens) is ‘throwing words’ at them.

Here are some of the lyrics that will have some artistes sweating:

“Mi si nuff a dem a natty up dem head fi get exposure,
But a real Rasta Man nuh run down riches like Dover,
Dem impersonating Rasta,
But mi Rasta friend dem seh bun up a Rasta imposter
Natty up dem head fi ketch a hype up,
Seh dem a rasta, but Rasta livity dem nah hoist up,
Wha’ kind a food that dem a bite up,
Dem seh dem a Ras, what kind of girl that dem a wife up”

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Internationally acclaimed producer Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell and his cousin Kirk Robinson are now nursing injuries after being involved in an accident at the intersection of Belvedere and Red Hills Road.

Reports reaching the offices of OutAroad.com are that at about 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon Skatta and his cousin were onboard a 2007 Suzuki GSXR motor bike. Upon reaching the intersection of Belvedere and Red Hills Road a motorist, driving a Toyota Caldina, swerved to avoid a pothole and collided with the bike.

According to an eyewitness, it was a done deal for the bikers who could have done nothing to avoid the collision.

“Yow mi coulda tell seh it (the collision) did ago happen. Di driver of the car was coming around the corner an’ si di pothole. Him try swerve out of the pothole but drifted way over di right of the corner. Same time a di bike that mi si buss di corner and that was it. The only thing mi can seh is that dem (Skatta and his cousin) lucky to be alive because dem fly about 6-7 ft. in the air before dem land and roll couple times well.

When OutAroad.com tried to contact Skatta his phone rang without an answer. However, reliable sources informed us that they were recuperating well.

This week on OutAroad Red Carpet - it’s Keiva, the dancing Diva. My dress, bag, chain are all from my store (Keiva’s Kloset). The dress is for JA$6,000 - the bag is for JA$3,500 and the chain is for JA$1,800. I bought my JL shoes in the states for US$120

Click on SEE MORE below for close ups of her, shoes and bag.

Recipes Courtesy of www.jamaicaneats.com

1 cup mashed potato
½ cup flour
1 egg
1 touch of salt
1 tablespoon milk
Oil for frying
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion,chopped
½ sweet pepper,chopped
¼ cup flaked fish or
(red herring,codfish/saltfish,
salted mackerel)
1.Beat egg and milk.
2.Add all other ingredients
and mix well.
3.Drop by spoonful into
hot oil and fry until golden
brown.
4.Serve with tomato
wedges or slices.

Other Sweet Potato Recipes:

SWEET POTATO CHIPS

Sweet potatoes
Lemon/lime juice or vinegar
1.Select well-shaped,medium potatoes.
Wash and peel.
2.Slice thin and even into chips – as in
Irish potato chips.
3.Put slices in water that has a little lime
juice or vinegar.(About 1 teaspoon to 4
cups water.)The acid will keep the chips
from darkening and will give them a better
colour.
4.Drain and dry with a towel.
5.Fry in hot,deep fat (365 degree F)
until brown,3-5 minutes.
6.Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle
with salt.

Recipes Courtesy of www.jamaicaneats.com

2 garlic cloves Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 sweet potatoes
Fine sea salt to taste
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
3/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro,Optional
1 tablespoon extra-virgin Olive Oil
1.Bake garlic cloves on aluminum foil at
350 degrees F. for about 10 minutes, until soft.
2.Boil carrots and unpeeled potatoes until done.
3.Drain,and place in blender or food
processor. Add the baked garlic and 1/2
cup broth and blend.
4.With motor running,add oil and keep
blending, adding more broth until puree is
smooth and full.
5.Add salt and pepper to taste.
Dip can be made up to a day in advance,
covered and refrigerated. Bring to room
temperature for serving and stir in the
optional herbs right before serving with
raw vegetables,bread sticks or sweet potato chips.
Makes 6 servings

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

The fusion of three beautiful, talented young ladies could only produce one thing - quality. MBC (Make Boyz Cry) is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the music arena. Working under the guidance of veteran producer and manager, Computer Paul, the trio has morphed into a musical force that moves beyond being simply ordinary.

MBC comprises Foxy, Diamond and Miss Chin. When they come together to sing one can expect to hear soothing rhythms, nicely blended harmony and melodies that run parallel with the beating of one’s heart. The quality of their work manifests itself in the type of material they produce.

Their latest single, Hustling Lives, is already creating a stir. The song not only possesses great lyrical content, but also some smooth melody and the delivery is priceless. “I hope that MBC will be the equivalent of a Destiny’s Child representative in Jamaica,” the girls outlined in our interview. However, from what we have heard from them thus far, their limit is boundless.

Danielle a.k.a DI has released her latest single, Ready Body, a high-powered collaboration with DJ Karim. "The single has been released to most radio stations and I am getting positive feedback so far. I will be shooting the video for Ready Body soon, and the concept is going to be mad. I am on track to have a great summer," said Danielle who shot into public attention with the popular highly-suggestive single, Beat It, last year.

Danielle also gained some amount of notoriety for the single, Man Weh Mi No Want which straight-up dissed fellow female deejay, D'Angel. Truck Back records has again joined forces with DI to produce another hot track titled; Get out of my life; on this track the singjay emits bottled feelings, she allows us to see a little more of her true persona. Danielle is definitely ready for this summer with quite a few local performances which include Reggae Sumfest's dancehall night.

By Crazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

“Yuh nuh see how mi fat in a mi jeans, kitty kat just phat a buffy - nuh any bowy can handle mi speed,” are some of the few words Bad Gal Ce’Cile “fling” at the Doctor Beenie Man in her latest hit single ‘So Fly’.

‘So Fly’ will certainly become a favourite on the international scene as it’s already quickly becoming an anthem in Jamaica.

Legendary producer Scot Storch is the brain child behind So Fly who has also produced songs like Candy Shop by 50 Cents, Lean Back by Fat Joe and Baby Boy by Beyonce and Sean Paul (he has also produced Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Paris Hilton to name a few.

So Fly is the first dancehall single from Ce’Cile’s upcoming "Waiting" released on the Danger Zone / Sobe Record Label. The album will have some of your past favourite hits such as Goody, Hot like That, Waiting the original but will mostly feature new music like Ride or Die, Waiting Remix with Shaggy, Dance featuring Ding Dong and also a combination with Jr "one blood" Reid

You can also listen to Ce'Cile's hit song So Fly on the Music Player

Junior Gong and Steven Marley’s ‘Mission’ is showing no impression of giving up on their mission of holding onto the #1 spot. The song has been in the #1 slot for a third straight week on OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles chart.

Mavado’s ‘On The Rock’ has finally rocked away Beenie Man’s ‘Whine Gal’ from the #2 slot, while Jamaica’s newest sensation Konshens’ ‘Winner’, Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fatta Than A Pound’ and Busy Signal’s ‘Curfew’ are all moving slowly up the chart

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 - (07) Junior Gong/Steven Marley - ‘Mission’ (Warfare) - Baby G - (2wks@#1)

02 - 03 - (07) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G

03 - 02 - (13) Beenie Man - ‘Wine Gal’ - TJ Records - (3wks@#1)

04 - 04 - (13) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - (2wks@#1)

05 - 05 - (13) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt - 4wks@#1

06 - 08 - (05) Vybz Kartel - Fatta Than A Pound - Open Ear Music

07 - 07 - (07) Konshens - ‘Winner’ - Nutural Bridge Records - Hot Shot

08 - 06 - (13) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John -(Peak@#3)

09 - 11 - (03) Mavado - Money Changer - Juke Boxx - Song to Watch

10 - 12 - (05) Busy Signal - Curfew - Juxx Box

11 - 09 - (13) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John (Peak@#4)

12 - 10 - (13) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back

13 - 13 - (13) D'Angel - ‘Blaze’ - Arrif Cooper (Peak@#6)

14 - 14 - (13) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

15 - 15 - (13) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca (Peak@#4)

BY ERIC HERMAN and KIM JANSSEN Staff Reporters

A woman testified today that the female who appears in a sex video is her best friend from childhood who was 13 or 14 at the time the tape was made - and that the man in the tape is R&B superstar R. Kelly.

Simha Jamison, 24, said she met Kelly at a gym called Hoops when she was 12. Her friend, the allegedly underage girl, was about six months younger and already knew Kelly, calling him "Godfather."

As time went on, Jamison and her friend would go to downtown Chicago to visit Kelly at his recording studio and hang out, Jamison said. Kelly would sometimes give the girl money - "depending on the situation and the reason she needed it, no less than a hundred, no more than $500."

Jamison said that one day when she was a junior in high school, she saw the sex tape at the house of friends. When she saw the girl who engages in sex with Kelly, "I thought she looked just like my best friend, [the alleged victim]" Jamison said.

She recognized the man on the tape as R. Kelly, she said.

READ FULL STORY www.suntimes.com

The esteemed Queen of the Dancehall, Lady Saw, having achieved many of her goals, has set some new ones and, as usual, is determined to score top marks.

No longer signed to record production and distribution giant, VP Records, Lady Saw has set about assembling her 'A' team - which includes producers and sought-after publicist Ray Alexander - and is confident of taking huge leaps in her career.

Now working on a new album, it's as yet untitled, the talented deejay is working with a slew of reggae/dancehall's most respected producers. Among them are Sly and Robbie, Jazzy T, Scatta, Baby G, Ward 21 and John John. She will also be doing some of the production work herself.

Below are promotional photos of OutAroad.com - Break Out Artiste For The Month of May - Tifa who’s apart of the Natural Bridge family is certainly Jamaica’s next female dancehall/singer superstar. Tifa is known for hits such as Crawny Gal, Bottom of Di Barrel, Tinky Winky and a slew of other songs that are doing well in Germany, France, Italy and Japan.

These photos can be used by all media houses including online magazines and for any other form of promotional purposes.

For higher resolution contact OutAroad@gmail.com.
Check out Tifa’s Myspace.com/tifamusiq1

P. Diddy taped a video blog and posted it on YouTube, thanking artist Kanye West for making him fall in love with hip-hop again.

P. Diddy confessed in his first video blog, in a “keep it real” moment on YouTube, that in 1986 he saw Run DMC at The Garden, and began his dream of becoming a performer.

He then continued to say, “The other night, I go to the Kanye West concert . . . [I have] nothing but high expectations. Concert changed my life. I ain’t gonna lie. I was so impressed and inspired. It was beautiful man - and I fell in love with hip-hop again.”

Diddy created the video as a thank-you to West for his performance and vision, and for showing him [Diddy] that not all artists have forgotten what it’s all about.

Maybe his re-discovered love for hip-hop will spawn a Making the Band 5? Or a new album from Diddy himself?

Source: www.thecelebritycafe.com

OutAroad.com:
Sex toys are becoming popular in Jamaica, do you believe or ever used one?

Danielle:
“Of course I love my toys especially when your partner isn’t around. They are really fun; I don’t insert them though I need the real thing.”

OutAroad.com:
Are you into threesome?

Danielle:
“I don’t go for guys that are into threesome, I don’t need any help I can satisfy my man on my own. Plus that’s too freaky for me. I know how to be creative; I can bring multi personalities into my bedroom. We can play sexy nurse and patient tonight, next night I am his private dancer giving him a lap dancer, swing on pole for him. I can fulfill his fantasies”

OutAroad.com:
Which do you prefer, early morning sex or in the shower?

Danielle:
“Ohhh God the both of them are really hot but the early morning ride nice. At times I get the vibe to go at it all day, run marathon. I will just go away with my man and book off overseas and spend some quality time and run it red all day all night. Some baby making ting (smile)”

KFC's Chief Marketing Officer James O'Reilly has extended a free meal offer to Rihanna following her recent visit to a KFC location with Chris Brown.

According to OK! Magazine, O'Reilly said the following in an open letter:

"Dear Rihanna:
We were very excited by your and Chris Brown’s recent visit to a Miami-area KFC restaurant. Clearly, like Kentucky Fried Chicken and our founder Colonel Sanders, you two know how to kick it up a few degrees. And, Rihanna, that’s a secret recipe worth sharing with the world. We could feel the heat - literally - in our restaurant that night … so much so that we’d like to invite you and Chris back to any KFC for a free meal including the Colonel’s Hot Wings. Whether lunch or dinner, home or on the road, our doors are always open to you. Think of it as a personal way to send an SOS whenever you crave a little Original Recipe. Like you, KFC is dedicated to supporting charity causes. If you and Chris are again photographed making KFC a “hot” date-night spot, we’ll make a donation to your charity, BELIEVE, which helps underprivileged children. Hearing about your fondness for KFC was music to our ears. Please don’t stop making KFC your favorite mealtime choice. Good luck to you and we hope to see you again soon with or without an Umbrella."

Source: www.hiphop-elements.com

Fearless Recording artiste, Fyakin, has been busy making the rounds to various stage shows and is now seeing the fruits of his labour. His latest single, You Are My Lady has crept on the Reggae Singles charts on several listings.

Last week’s Richie B’s Top 20 Reggae Singles chart saw the new entrance of You Are My Lady at number nineteen. This chart is tabulated by means of sound systems, record shops, night clubs and radio play. “I am happy for the reception the song has been getting. I couldn’t ask for nothing more,” commented the calm spirited Fyakin. It is also number three on CVM’s Hit List and number four on Stampede’s Street Pick chart.

Tired of your family complaining about your dry, overcooked, or tasteless rice and peas?
We got Enid Donaldson-Mignotte, author of the popular Real Taste of Jamaica cookbook to spill the beans on how to make rice and peas that will silence even your most vocal critic.
Then, to make it even sweeter, U.K. celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott - of Jamaican heritage - dishes out some advice and his mom’s recipe for great rice and peas.
-Excerpt from www.jamaicaneats.com

Sunday dinner just isn’t Sunday dinner in Jamaica with out rice and peas. Lorna McPherson remembers the Sunday afternoon she made a “fabulous pasta dish, thinking it would be a welcome change from the usual rice and peas. “After laying it all out my husband and kids were still waiting for the rice and peas.

They were not pleased. I tell you, I’ll never try that again,” says the Grade 9 teacher from Kingston. Mary Roberts, a Manchester, England, secretary says she’s tired of her husband going to his mother’s house for Sunday dinner. Roberts says she has tried her hand at making the dish, “but it just never seems right”.

While rice and peas seems simple enough to make, there are tricks to making it just right, says cookbook author Enid Donaldson-Mignotte who calls the dish Jamaica’s ‘Coat of Arms’ in cooking.Try her traditional rice and peas dish.

How To Do It Your Self

RICEAND PEAS
Dried red peas (kidney beans),4-5 ozs, 2 stalks escallion
Thyme, 2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Milk from one dry coconut 1(see below)
1 pound rice

1: Wash peas well before soaking (for two
hours) and boil in the same water until
cooked enough.(Do not use too much
water if will also be added.) Soaking is not
required if beans are freshly picked.

2: When peas are nearly cooked,add milk
from dry coconut,bringing liquid to about
two or two and a half times the amount of
rice to be used.See that pea grains are not
broken.

3: When peas are cooked,add seasoning.

Kingston, Jamaica:-- Saint International is proud to present the internationally recognized Style Week Jamaica (SWJ) 2008 to be held in Kingston, Jamaica, Friday, May 23 - Sunday May 25. This year¢s staging is creating global excitement as international brands, designers, models, celebrities and media are signing up to experience the inimitable affair.

SWJ 2k8 will create history by presenting for the first time on the Caribbean runway, the highest number of high profiled international designers from the major fashion capitals Paris, London, New York and Amsterdam. B. Michael, Bas Koster, Ed Hardy, Favvette and Julia Clancy are only a handful of the international designers who are ecstatic to be on board this year.

Saint International will be bringing home Jamaica's and the Caribbean's most successful supermodel ever as well as their own top models to grace the stage and be the easels for the display of the fashion glitz and glamour. Georgianna Robertson's homecoming will be an impressive one considering the phenomenal career she has had. Saint International superstars Sasha, Canise, Jotasha, Sosheba, Jermain, Sigail, Tafari, Kevin and Venecia are, indeed, honoured to share the same stage.

The haunting melody of Fallen Soldiers is still topping the charts while Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten breaking records in its rise to the top. And now, Sort Dem Out is a clear warning that DeMarco has become a dancehall star.

Twelve months ago, DeMarco was known more for his beats than his rhymes, but his collaboration with Star Kutt and subsequent synergy with Juke Boxx Productions has launched his career to a whole new level. The combined management team introduced the multi-talented artiste to the US based independent label, Koch. Koch boasts an eclectic list of acts but has a keen interest in urban reggae, signing acts like Sean Kingston, Foxy Brown and recently, DeMarco. The lucrative deal guarantees DeMarco world-wide distribution through global giant, Universal.

From an outside view, it may seem like an overnight success, but for DeMarco, the recognition is fair reward for years of dedicated effort. While living briefly in Baltimore and New York, DeMarco worked at odd jobs, struggling to earn money to buy equipment for his studio piece by piece building beats more for credit than cash. Before releasing his breakthrough hit, DeMarco collaborated with both hip hop and dancehall stars including Missy Elliots’ Soul Diggaz, Styles P of The Lox, Free from 106 and Park, Hot 97’s Jabba and Bounty Killer.

By Krazy Kitty
OutAroad.com Writer

Tension is brewing between former dancehall queen Charlene and 21 year-old Rebecca Silvera, 2nd runner up in the Miss Jamaica Universe 2008 pageant. Information reaching OutAroad.com suggests that Carlene is at odds with Rebecca who she accuses of having a relationship with her partner.

When contacted Rebecca acknowledged that she also heard about such suggestions.

“I heard the rumors, and I am not sure what she (Carlene) plan to gain by spreading false propaganda. I saw her at a few at my Miss Jamaica Universe events and I heard from concerned persons that at the coronation show she behaved in a ridiculous manner. I heard that she was jumping up and shouting things like "man thief" and “booing,” which I believe is very absurd and not anything I would like to be a part. If this woman does not like me just leave me alone! Why is she coming to my events and making such a big deal out of me?” queried Rebecca.

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

New Album Features Collaborations with Jay-Z, will.i.am, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne And More

LaFace/Zomba recording artist Usher will release his highly anticipated fifth studio album Here I Stand on May 27th. The album comes as Usher’s latest smash hit “Love In This Club” featuring Young Jeezy currently ranks as the No. 5 pop single in the country. The popular song has remained in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart for ten consecutive weeks and is in the Top 10 on various charts in the UK, Germany, France and Canada. A new version of the song titled, “Love In This Club Part II” featuring Beyoncé and Lil Wayne was recently released and is rapidly climbing the charts.

Here I Stand is Usher’s follow-up to his history-making, 9x platinum-selling Confessions. “My goal with every album is to be as in the moment and as honest as I possibly can,” The five-time Grammy winner explains. “There have been a lot of changes in my life so I wanted to make something that really reflected that.”

The Tennessee-born, Atlanta raised performer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actor started his multi-faceted career at the age of 15-years old and has achieved what few other contemporary entertainers have ever accomplished. Over the span of his 14-year career, Usher has sold close to 26 million albums worldwide and combining all of his single, album and DVD sales, he’s sold in excess of 36 million units globally.

He will be making special high-profile appearances and performances to promote Here I Stand including: MTV’s The Hills, Saturday Night Live, Dancing With The Stars, Ellen DeGeneres, Good Morning America, BET and more.

Bounty Killer, the leader of the Alliance, has finally hit back at the Monster Empire after they openly dissed him in their single 'A Coulda Wha Duh Bl**dcl**t Bounty on the Unfinished Business Rhythm, produced by TJ (TJ Records). The Killer is now in the studio finishing up his throat cutting single which is being voiced on the Encore Rhythm.

Here are some lyrics from The Warlord new single:

"None ah dem nuh badda dan mi r@sscl**t shoes
dem rise gainst di Killa dem will r@sscl**t lose
some likkle fassy hole weh don't even start pay dem
dues...

Nuh fish, nuh faggot, nuh monsta, nuh dude,
dem cyaah eat mi food
mek mi tell oonu mi vicious and mi crude"
man a killa from den, Killa from when, Kill wid di
Uzi, intratek and di mack 10"

According to our source, the feud between Monster Empire and the Warlord started after Round Head failed to bring back four rims that were given to him by Bounty Killer.

"The Killer asked Round Head to return his rims after the incident wid Blonde Ras and di Killer at Passion Sunday where Bounty throw Hennessey inna Blonde Ras face. Couple weeks after that Monster Empire went a voice a song on Suku’s 90s Rhythm dissing Blonde Ras (“Nuh bowy (Bounty) caan juk out mi eye like Harry Toddler”) and that got the Killer upset because he and the Blonde Ras was once again friends,” our source explained.

OutAroad.com understands that the single is not fully complete, but when its completed we will post it on the Music Player

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

MBC’s (Make Boys Cry) latest single Hustlin Life is a definite hit. The song, which features three young ladies exercising some strong vocals, has been creating a wave locally and has the potential to become an international hit.

Hustlin Life gives the feeling of a movie sound track and the chorus is especially catchy. The correct chemistry is what makes the song such a good one. MBC harmonized well, and the sections of the song deejayed by Diamond were undoubtedly fascinating.

Versatility shone through as veteran producer Computer Paul, with whom the girls are currently working, brought together three strangers that synchronizes well to produce good songs. The title of the song reflects its lyrical content in every way. The introduction of Hustlin Life was short and spicy and MBC came on strongly as they dominated the rhythm, which fuses well with their melodious voices.

Hustlin Life is about individuals who had to make certain decisions because ‘nutten nah gwaan’ - the life of a hustler became almost inevitable. After making certain connections and the hustling game was favourable the individuals began to live large.

Excerpt from song:

“We living large (x3) / ‘Cause we a hustle, real hustler / That’s the way we choose / It doesn’t matter win or lose / So don’t you try walk in our shoes / Because we a hustler (real hustler).

The quality of the production that went into Hustlin Life is evident in the end product, a song that has the potential to burn up the local charts and climb the international ones. MBC comprises of Foxy, Miss Chin and Diamond, three beautiful and talented young ladies that will be sure to grab your attention both lyrically, and otherwise.

You can listen to Hustlin Life on the media player.

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Ashanti brings her best game and more on her fourth studio album, the aptly titled The Declaration, arriving in June of 2008 as the most complete and compelling offering of her career. A soaring collection of new tracks, penned by the multi-talented artist, the intricately produced album captures her alluring presence and incredible vocal range.

The Declaration is an impressive rollout of A-list producers, including Jermaine Dupri, LT Hutton, Babyface, Pharrell Williams, Bryan Michael Cox and others. A sizzling snapshot of the heat-seeking Ashanti can be gleamed from the new single; “The Way That I Love You” produced LT Hutton. The song skillfully plays up the ever-present voice of the star. You can feel Ashanti reveling in her new-found independence, which she effortlessly displays with a powerful sense of purpose throughout every song on the new album. “One of the reasons I call the album ‘The Declaration,’ is because I feel it’s important to present all sides of what being a woman is about,” she says. “Historically, we’ve always been relegated to the bottom of the totem pole, whether it’s business or the battle of the sexes or just empowering each other. I want this album to make people feel stronger about themselves. I’ve always used the ups and downs in my own life as well as others close to me as a motivational tool and I hope my music comes off that way. I felt a lot of passion making this record. I loved every minute I was in the studio.”

About Ashanti:

Singer/Songwriter, Actor, Author Ashanti is a native of Glen Cove, Long Island. She burst onto the music scene with her 2002 smash hit debut album self-titled Ashanti. The album landed at the #1 spot on both the Billboard Top 200 and R&B album charts, selling a whopping 504,593 units in its first week. Her first week set a Sound scan record as the most albums sold by any debut female artist in the chart’s history, granting her a spot in the Guinness book of world records. Simultaneously, Ashanti also secured the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and the R&B/Hip Hop Singles & Tracks chart with her song, “Foolish.” She made Billboard history by having her first three chart entries land in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time. She is the first female to accomplish this feat previously only attained by the Beatles.

The Marley Brothers easily held the #1 slot on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart for a second week straight with their mega hit single ‘Mission’.

Beenie Man’s ‘Whine Gal’ continues to fight a tough battle with Mavado’s ‘On The Rock’ in order to maintained his #2 position.

The Greatest Gainer for this week is Mavado’s ‘Money Changer’ that has moved up three spots from #14 to #11.

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 - (06) Junior Gong/Steven Marley - ‘Mission’ (Warfare) - Baby G

02 - 02 - (12) Beenie Man - ‘Wine Gal’ - TJ Records - (3wks@#1)

03 - 03 - (06) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G

04 - 04 - (12) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - (2wks@#1)

05 - 05 - (12) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt - 4wks@#1

06 - 06 - (12) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John -(Peak@#3)

07 - 08 - (06) Konshens - ‘Winner’ - Nutural Bridge Records - Hot Shot

08 - 10 - (04) Vybz Kartel - Fatta Than A Pound - Open Ear Music

09 - 07 - (12) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John (Peak@#4)

10 - 09 - (12) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back

11 - 14 - (02) Mavado - Money Changer - Juke Boxx

12 - 11 - (04) Busy Signal - Curfew - Juxx Box

13 - 12 - (12) D'Angel - ‘Blaze’ - Arrif Cooper (Peak@#6)

14 - 13 - (12) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

15 - 15 - (12) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca (Peak@#4)

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Tifa, OutAroad.com Break Out Artiste for this Month latest hit, Bottom of the Barrel, is sure to give some girls sleepless nights while providing others with boasting rights. The song’s lyrics are not only catchy, but is appropriately delivered.

Tifa began the song with a punch, as she allowed the rhythm to dictate the direction in which she started the song, a move that readily demands the attention of the listener. Another strategy employed by the fast rising female artiste is the stretching of the final words in each line for emphasis, another move that is impossible for the listener to overlook.

Several attacks were initiated in the song, including one on the bleachers. A hot girl checklist put some vibes in the song. The choruses will stick to the tip of your lips, while the well-put together verses will grab your attention.

Below are excerpts from the song:

“Some gal smell like the bottom of the barrel / Some gal raw like Hellshire seaweed / Some gal face red like Christmas sorrel / An’ dem body black like tamarind seed…”

The song should appeal to her ever-growing hardcore dancehall fans and also has the potential to host an international hit. The track was produced by Suku from Ward 21 on the Estrogen rhythm. Tifa’s Bottom of the Barrel, can be easily referred to by a local and Caribbean audience. It is a definite hit for the hot girls while it will be tormenting some ‘pop dung gal’.

You can listen to the track on the Music Player.

Greetings, good people of the earth! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the love and support over the years and for your continued support in the future.

By now most have already heard about the separation between myself and Penthouse Music Group. Let me assure you that it was one of mutual understanding, and that I sincerely wish Mr. Donovan Germain all the best. With much respect I say to Mr. Germain, thank you for the many years of service and for the eye-opening experience.

To the haters, hate on. To the well-wishers, we will be victorious because JAH LIVE. As for me personally, I am fine. Glad I now have the medium to communicate to my fans and friends all over the world.

Here at Gargamel we are cultivating a new awareness in the minds of music lovers everywhere. Over the past three years, I have been steadily building. The trials were many and the lessons arduous. However, it has made me much more informed and knowledgeable about this business of music. Learning how everything works behind the scenes is crucial in this age. I am proud to announce that the studio renovation is now complete, give God almighty the glory -- yet our works have just begun.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Ire Fm's hot spanking disc jock DJ Wayne, returned from a six-week suspension last weekend with a bang. The disc jock came firing as he ‘lyrically’ threw words at DJ Smurf, who played in his slot during his suspension from the airwaves.

The move to attack fellow radio mate, DJ Smurf, has left many industry professionals shocked.

It was all too obvious as to whom his dub selections were aimed. DJ Wayne played a dub by Assassin, which got straight to the point; “A coulda wha do dem guy deh, how dem a juggle like dem waan come tek yuh Friday…” This was followed by a Munga Honourable a.k.a. the Gangsta Ras dub plate that also took aim at DJ Smurf, with Munga chanting; “Deejay Wayne come to take his place no other disc jock could fill that space...”

DJ Wayne was slapped with six weeks suspension after playing an unedited version of Mavado’s Money Changer, which contains several expletives. During his absence, DJ Smurf was summoned by company representatives to fill DJ Wayne now voided slots.

When OutAroad.com got in touch with DJ Smurf, he declined to give a comment on the matter. Several attempts by OutAroad.com to get a comment from DJ Wayne proved unsuccessful.

Intro:
Fi d yute dem yuh kno, 1, 2, 33333,

Aye Steven! We nah run down gun,
Mekk dem gwaan hype up dem self and dead,
My blood too rich fi run,
Watch it with yuh crosses me nuh want none
Me nah run down war,
Me want couple car, couple house with a pool and ah bar,
You might nuh know bout me now,
Every nigga is ah rising star,

Chorus:
Me want money fi spend, spend spend
Me want money fi spend, spend spend
Me want money fi spend, spend spend
Me want money fi spend say dat again!

Me want money fi spend, spend spend
Me want money fi spend, spend spend
Me want money fi spend, spend spend
Me want money fi spend say dat again!

Verse 1
Hey Jamie!
Me want the new benjamins with the big head franklin,
In god we trust like Chevelle Franklin,
Me want money like me do commercial bankin,
Me eyes fi crampin near bakk on hankin,
But, fi get the money me nah do d wrong ting,
No man nah spank me, me worst nah spank him,
Me want rich so till me buy a mills bag ah lance and smoke till me Amsterdam sing,
Dats wen me lift up me bank book,
It fi strain me arm string,
Who want me fi dead poor yuh wrenk like ramp skin,
(better days coming) so Buju Banton sing,
Could deh inna mi hand di title fi the mansion swing,
Me drive wey long like river wey sadam swim,
Me garden bigga dan di garden wey adams in,
Ah big living room feeling lengthy keep one sting
So how it ah go maintain?

OutAroad.com:
Which do you prefer curve d*ck or straight d*ck?

Foxy (Make Boyz Cry):
I love my d*ck dem straight, anything that lean can never be good. The straight dick heads for the g spot while the cure is so afraid to approach the g stop. Dat fi get dash weh

OutAroad.com:
Do you ever think about having a threesome?

Foxy (Make Boyz Cry):
To be frank I guess every women mind stray because “wi creative and uhnu kno dat to” - but for me personally I will continue doing it in my world of fantasy.

OutAroad.com:
Name one thing that you hate about sexual intercourse?

Foxy (Make Boyz Cry):
What there is to hate about f**king sex, everything is marvelous about sex, except for a f**king boring man in bed.

Very few Jamaican artistes have the ability to bring out record crowds outside of the island and even more difficult, maintain this form year after year. This year Jah Cure has upped the ante.

Jah Cure's three country tour of the Caribbean which began in St Kitts on April 26th 2008, still has the Eastern Caribbean and the Reggae world talking.

"Jamaican mega Reggae entertainer "Jah Cure" performed early Sunday (April 27th) at around 2:20 am in front of the largest crowd ever at Carnival Village in St. Kitts as thousands rushed to get a glimpse of 'Cure'. Scores of cheers and applause echoed from the excited audience as Jah Cure dished out an hour and a half of conscious tunes that included True Reflections, What Will it Take, To Your Arms of Love and Longing For, bringing many female fans to tears with his timeless hits." - St Kitts Vibes Entertainment.

With a sold out concert in St Kitts behind him, Jah Cure maintained his momentum by giving a spirited performance at the Digicel Reggae on the Hill 2008 Concert on April 29th in Barbados receiving three encores from a crowd of 25,000. Jah Cure continued with his message of peace and love and even won commendations from the Prime Minister of Barbados David Thompson, who confessed he was an ardent fan of the artist.

For the first time in 'Morgan' history, the renowned reggae band scores the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart with their most recent release MISSION IN PROGRESS (April 15). Known for their riveting live shows, Morgan Heritage's 10th album captures the band bottling the power of its stage performance on disc and infusing its songs with a heavier dose of hip-hop. In addition to the album's skyrocketing sales, the positive reviews continue to roll in.

The Village Voice raves MISSION IN PROGRESS "showcases an evolved Morgan Heritage sound, lushly layered and as tightly made as a soldier's bed." According to All Music Guide it is "Rootz with "z" -- Mission in Progress has plenty to offer Damian or Stephen Marley fans or anyone who believes climbing the charts and uplifting the people are not mutually exclusive endeavors."

Produced by Morgan Heritage (with a few songs helmed by Shane Brown and Stephen McGregor son of reggae singer Freddy McGregor), MISSION IN PROGRESS lyrically finds the group continuing their quest to bolster their love for reggae music through romantic, street-wise and conscious songs built on slabs of spirituality. Musically however, MISSION IN PROGRESS is the realization of Morgan Heritage's "ROCKAZ" concept: reggae music with an edge.

By BOB CHRISTIE

Rapper DMX was arrested for the second time in a week Friday, this time after he was indicted on felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.

A SWAT team with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office raided DMX's north Phoenix home at about 3 a.m. to serve arrest and search warrants and take him into custody on the indictment, sheriff's spokesman Capt. Paul Chagolla said.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, tried to barricade himself in his bedroom as a SWAT team entered but then came out.

He made an initial court appearance Friday where bail was sent at $7,500, said his local attorney, Cameron Morgan. Morgan said he expected bail to be posted quickly.

The indictment stems from an August search of the rapper's home prompted by reports of dogs being abused on his property. Detectives seized 12 pit bull dogs and dug up the remains of three others on the rural property.

READ FULL REPORT: www.abcnews.go.com

OutAroad.com:
Does size really matter?

Lady Saw:
No sah, doesn’t matter to me. Cause I know how to work with what I got. I know to work anything cause I'm the professional here. This is the Muma yuh talking to yuh nuh!

OutAroad.com:
Where is the strangest place you ever had sex?

Lady Saw:
Laughs! Coming home from Asylum in the the drop top, up the hill, Chancery Hall, while driving with the top down, strip off everything on the road and still coming up the hill.

Another instance: On tour with some fellow artists, I was on the top bunk of the Skyliner bus and we did it quietly over management and everybody head. Laughs

OutAroad.com:
What's your favourite sex position?

Lady Saw:
I have to be on top! I am a woman who love to be in control and when I’m on top, I control everything!

Rihanna says rumours of a romance with Jay-Z are "crazy".

The Umbrella singer has denied anything other than professional involvement with the rapper, who has mentored the 20-year-old singer since the early stages of her career.

Dismissing the rumours, the Barbados-born singer said: "I get asked about it all the time and I'm like, 'You are asking, but you know the answer.'

"I don’t even like to address it anymore, it's crazy that the press ask me that. People know that it’s not true."

Rihanna - who has previously been romantically linked to actor Josh Hartnett - also refused to comment on a budding romance with singer Chris Brown, but admitted they were "very close".

She added to America's Elle magazine: "We've always been friends, but we are very close now."

The 20-year-old singer previously said she avoided dating men in the entertainment industry, as they would never get to see each other.

She said: “If I was dating someone who wasn't in this industry they would be in the same place, all the time, so I could go back to that place and know where they were.

"If they did what I do we'd both be travelling at the same time and we would never see each other."

Rihanna is on tour in the US throughout May and June.

Source: www.stuff.co.nz/stuff

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Junior Gong Feat. Steven Marley’s ‘Mission’ stripped Beenie Man’s ‘Whine Gal’ of the #1 position on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart.

Natural Bridge recording artiste Konshens’ ‘Winner’ is slowly making its way up the chart while Vybz Kartel ascended into the top ten with the “gal dem anthem” ‘Fatta Than A Pound’.

Busy Signal’s ‘Curfew’ and Mavado’s ‘Money Changer’ shared the Greatest Gainer title.

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 - (05) Junior Gong/Steven Marley - ‘Mission’ (Warfare) - Baby G

02 - 01 - (11) Beenie Man - ‘Wine Gal’ - TJ Records - (3wks@#1)

03 - 03 - (05) Mavado - ‘On The Rock’ - Baby G

04 - 04 - (11) Mavado - 'Gangsta Life' - John John - (2wks@#1)

05 - 05 - (11) Busy Signal - 'Pon Di Edge' - Star Kutt - 4wks@#1

06 - 06 - (11) Mykal Rose - 'Shoot Out' - John John -(Peak@#3)

07 - 07 - (11) Demarco - 'Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten' - John John (Peak@#4)

08 - 10 - (05) Konshens - ‘Winner’ - Nutural Bridge Records - Hot Shot

09 - 09 - (11) Erup - 'Click My Finger' - Truck Back

10 - 12 - (03) Vybz Kartel - Fatta Than A Pound - Open Ear Music

11 - 14 - (03) Busy Signal - Curfew - Juxx Box

12 - 08 - (11) D'Angel - ‘Blaze’ - Arrif Cooper (Peak@#6)

13 - 11 - (11) Queen I-Frica - ‘Daddy Don’t Touch Me There’ - No Doubt Records

14 - 17 - (01) Mavado - Money Changer - Juke Boxx

15 - 13 - (11) Serani feat Bugle - 'Doh' - Daseca (Peak@#4)

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

This is the second of a two-part interview with Ward 21

Dah one yah name bloodstain / p.syh..e diss mi copper fall like rain …” - taken from Ward 21’s Bloodstain on the Bellyas Rhythm.

As we continue our chat with Ward 21, we probe the issue of violence in the dancehall and try to get an idea of their stance on the issue. The crew members were undoubtedly keen to discuss the issue of violence in dancehall music. They made comparisons to other genres and also the movies, which they say contain graphic images that are played out in front of the viewer. Nevertheless, they had to acknowledge the power of the music.

Their stance on the issue is interesting as they noted that the sole perpetrators are not the artistes as other persons are also responsible for the ‘blood thirsty’ lyrics that now command our airwaves and the dancehall.

“Artistes do good positive songs that never see the light of day so we can argue that the media is also to be blamed. The media don’t get the blame though because it is easier to point fingers at the artistes,” reasoned the members.

"The Trendsetter" Anthony B is poised to make waves in the reggae world with his exclusive digital release of "Life Over Death" at anthonyblifeoverdeath.com, MusicGiants.com and iTunes. His 12th album breaks new ground as Anthony shows his versatility with a phenomenal mix of tracks that reflects his evolution as a trend setter in the music industry! The title track "Life Over Death" captures Anthony's vision of his struggles in life and his ability to overcome all obstacles. The song "Territory, Remix" is a powerful anthem calling all to stand for their community, and "The Beast" speaks to his experiences within the music community and the trials that came along with his success.

The album's first digital single "Bad From Long Time" coins Anthony B "The Trendsetter". A new road is being forged as Anthony B blazes a trail in uncharted territory for the reggae industry within the realm of the digital revolution. Bornfire Music has partnered with Zojak World Wide, and Music Giants to independently release "Life Over Death" at anthonyblifeoverdeath.com, and MusicGiants.com The album will be available for download Monday the 5th of May. Join "The Trendsetter" in the digital revolution by supporting his work at anthonyblifeoverdeath.com and MusicGiants.com your source for HD downloads!

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

This is the first of a two-part interview with Ward 21

Ward 21 is a rounded musical force to be reckoned with. The four talented young men, Mark ‘Mean Dog’ Henry, Andre ‘Suku’ Gray, Ranaldo ‘Rumblood’ Evans and Kunley McCarthy, are like a volcano waiting to erupt, and they have been brewing from 1998. All emerged from the inner city community of Waterhouse in Jamaica and took the musical scene with a slew of hits including Judgment Day, Melody of War, Haters, and Bloodstain.

The blend of talent within the group is usual, especially in the dancehall circle. Ward 21 consist four creative, lyrical and multi-talented individuals, who are versatile musicians, engineers, sound system operators and producers.

When one talk about Ward 21, the idea of creativity, originality and innovative comes to mind. The young men are able to fuse dancehall with the various genres without diluting the foundation of their product - dancehall. According to Suku, it is something that comes naturally.

“It happens naturally. We listen to all genres of music and tend not to stray from the root, which is dancehall. We might pinch ideas from different genres and beats, but we still keep the dancehall vibes,” he said as Mean Dog nodded in agreement.

Stephen Marley, Multiple-Grammy winning artist/producer (he holds the Reggae record with six Grammy wins), and fresh off his latest Grammy win for Best Reggae Album for his 2007 masterpiece Mind Control, has begun a much anticipated spring U.S. Tour that will take him to 29 cities, and include a handful of celebrated Festivals including his spring ’08 finale performance on June 13 at the much heralded Bonnaroo Festival, the 4 day multi-stage music and cultural extravaganza held on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee.

Marley, who became the third son in a row from the great Marley musical dynasty to win the Best Reggae Album Grammy, will headline the non-festival shows, tapping Kingston Reggae sensation Gully Bank Sound to open on the tour. The trek kicked off on May 4 in West Palm Beach at the Sun Fest, and includes shows in North Myrtle Beach on May 8, Las Vegas’ Hard Rock & Casino on May 23, and Boulder, CO on June 7 at the prestigious Fox Theatre (see entire list of dates below).

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

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com Break Out Artiste for May is no other than fast rising singing sensation Tifa. The Crawny Gal singer recently sat with OutAroad.com to give us, and her existing and potential fans a peek at what is happening with her career.

Born Latifa Brown, Tifa is a well-honed musical talent. Her active participation in various aspects of the music began from Prep School days and has since blossomed into what we know Tifa to be today. She has long graduated from singing backup to ruling the microphone with her unique ‘singjaying’ style. Under the guidance of the creative quad, Ward 21, along with Sampalue, Otis Davis, and Ai Irasawa, Tifa have been constantly putting out material that runs parallel with outstanding creativity.

Tifa’s love for what she does is evident from the moment our conversation began in an office at the Natural Bridge Studio.

“I love music. I have been involved in music all my life. I stopped doing music for a while and went to UWI (University of the West Indies), where I got my Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Human Resources Management. After school it was back to the music,” Tifa outlined.

The hip-hop icon - who wed Beyonce Knowles last month - doesn’t feel the need to wear jewellery as he is content with the ‘ring’ tattooed on his wedding finger.

A source is quoted by Fox News as saying: "He doesn't need more bling, this is a very personal thing for him and he won't wear anything other than a tattoo in public."

Last week, the superstar couple officially confirmed their marriage.

The pair filed their signed marriage license on April 18 in Scarsdale, New York.

Beyonce and Jay-Z applied for the license - which lists the wedding date as April 4 2008 - on April 1, three days before the ceremony.

Scarsdale Town Clerk Donna Conkling said: "They were very low-key and weren't dressed up. They did not have a large entourage."

The couple took the license home that day, and then signed it and mailed it in after the ceremony.

Guests at the New York ceremony included Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Chris Martin and Beyonce's former Destiny's Child bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.

Source: www.stuff.co.nz

Planet Reggae always finds room for a great roots vocalist, and BE PREPARED, JAMELODY’s 15 track VP Records debut CD, showcases a rare voice---soulful, gritty, with echoes of Dennis Brown and Garnet Silk, as well as Stevie Wonder. But JAMELODY is clearly his own man, and he sings not just for one audience, but for the whole world.

Whether working out over BE PREPARED’s first half - hardcore foundation-style reggae tracks, produced by legendary mixing board master Bobby “Digital” Dixon or the CD’s “New Roots” rock/pop/R&B hybrids, orchestrated by Carl James, this genre-busting talent is a sure shot for international stardom.

The beguiling Digital-B-produced tune “Give Thanks” along with BE PREPARED’s title track, a roots-rocking hit-in-the-making that vibrates with JAMELODY’s serpentine vocal, announces to listeners exactly what this breakout talent is all about a New Roots messenger blending classic reggae with contemporary R&B, rock, and pop in order to reinvigorate reggae’s vintage call for “truth, rights, justice, and One Love.

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Coral Seas Beach_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-9226
Coral Seas Garden Cliff_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-3147
Coral Seas Garden_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4388
Couples Negril_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-5960
Couples Swept Away_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4061
Crystal Waters_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4284
Golden Sunset_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4241
Jackie's On The Reef_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4997
Kuyaba Beach_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4318
Merrils Beach Resorts_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4751
Mirage Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-0386
Negril Garden Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4408
Negril Tree House_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4287
Palm Beach Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4218
Point Village Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-5170
RIU Tropical Bay Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-5135
Rockhouse_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4373
Rondel Village_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4413
Sandals Negril_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-5216
Sunset At The Palms_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-5350
Tensing Pen_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-0387
The Caves_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-0269
Travellers Beach Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-3039
Yellow Bird Seatel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-4252
Ansells Thatchwalk Cottages _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (876) 957-3419 (Jamaica) (718) 515-3399 (US)
Negril Escape Resort & Spa_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-0392
Fun Holiday Beach Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 957-9688 / 3585/9230

Hilton Kingston Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 926-5430
Jamaica Pegasus Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 926-3690
Knutsford Court Hotel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 929-1000
Blue Mountain Starlight Chalet_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 924-3075 or 969-3070
Atlamount Court Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 929-4497-8
The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 929-9000
Terra Nova_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 926-9334
Allerdyce Inn_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 969-5788-9
The Chelsea Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 926-5803
Edge Hill Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 978-1720
Four Seasons_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 929-7655
Indies Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 926-2952
Mayfair Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 926-1610
Medallion Hall Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 927-5721
Morgan's Harbour Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 967-8075
Pine Grove Guest House_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 922-8705
Scorpio Inn_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 942-7912 or 477-9717
Shirley's Retreat_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 927-9208 or 946-2679-81
The Olypmia Crown Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 923-5269 or 901-6689
Auburn Apartments_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 876-968-3892
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2 Seasons Guest House_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _876-571-0818 or 876-836-8487

Bridge View Manor
Bridgeview Manor is a unique urban guesthouse, which prides itself on providing comfort, reasonable prices, and friendly service with the famous warm Jamaican hospitality.
Email: bridgeviewmanor@bellsouth.net

Kingston, Jamaica

1-(866)-956-2212

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876)
Brian's Condo _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 999-9820
Riu Ocho Rios Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1-888-666-88-16 or 01-800-225-57-48 (MEXICO)
Rio Blanco Village_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 994-1880 or (876) 994-1025
Crane Ridge Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 974-8050-60
Scotch on the Rocks_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 927 2448
Condo Vacations Sandcastles_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 313 6150 or (876) 926-4756
Chrisanns Beach Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 975-4766
Coral Cay Villas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 926-0255 or (876) 926-8311
Discovery Bay_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1-800-229-3915
Runaway Bay HEART Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 973-6671-4
Jamaica Inn_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 974-2514 Toll Free: (800 837-4608
Prospect Villas_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 994-1373
River Lodge_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 995-3003
Village Green Residential Complex_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (876) 901-9103 or (876) 901-4763
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Wexford Court Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 952-2854
EL Greco Resort_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 617-2500 or 973-6720
Dunn's Villa Hideaway Resort Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _(876) 953-7459 or (718)881-4290
Discovery Bay_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1-800-229-3915
Anchorage Villa_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(507) 225-6638
Brandon Hill Guest House_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) (876) 952-7054 or 979-5759
Doctor's Cave Beach Hotel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 952-4355
Gloustershire_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 952-4420
Jamaican Villa Vacations_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 954-2001 or (876) 954-2631
Mutiny Villa_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 954-4016
Rolexcia Guesthouse_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 952- 4702
Santa Margherita_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 922-7727
Travel International Ltd._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 952-9362 or (876) 350-6816
Villa Rococo_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(876) 605-1686
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By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

In a statement sent to OutAroad.com former GLK Entertainment Group partner Rodrick Reid, vehemently denied allegations that have been widespread in the media about him molesting a boy he was supervising.

Reid, who was a probation officer at the time of the alleged incident, was suspended from duty pending the outcome of the investigations. He was arrested and charged last Tuesday by detectives from the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) in Kingston (Jamaica).

After making his court appearance on Friday, Reid sent out a statement to several media interests and individuals stating the ‘innocent until proven guilty’ stance he should receive. We will give you, our readers, a peep at sections of Reid’s statement

Here Goes:

“Based on the advice of my attorneys-at-law, there is very little I can say concerning this matter before the Court. I AM INNOCENT OF THE CHARGES and in Jamaica, I should enjoy the PRESUMTION of being INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN guilty. The matter is before a court of law and not a court of public opinion. In this regard, legal tests and principles will be applied to determine truth and accuracy. Therefore, I call for patience and good sense to prevail while the Court makes a determination in the matter.”

By Crazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com understands that dancehall deejay Deva Brat a member of the Portmore Empire was once again denied bail when he appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Deva Brat will have his next date of daylight on May 26.

Deva Brat, whose real name is Sheldon Smith, lawyer was present at this hearing, however he still failed to get bail for the deejay due to lack of information. A report coming from the court is that more information was needed from both his lawyer and the investigating officer, who did not turned up for court.

Deva Brat has been incarcerated since mid February. According to police reports on February 4, a 14-year-old girl, who is known to him, was walking by Smith’s house in Portmore, when he stopped her. The police added that he invited her into his house where he assaulted her. Deva Brat has vehemently denied these allegations.

There is also similar case pending against the artiste that also involves a 14-year-old girl. There is concern on the streets that his second offense would automatically affect the previous bail bond on the first case.

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

There is no stopping Mavado. Despite controversial media attention, the dancehall luminary remains the topic of positive conversation whether it is his generous donations for battered women, a customized dub for Barack Obama, his score on latest Grand Theft Auto video game or critical praise from the world’s most esteemed publications.

The latest Rolling Stone Magazine rates Mavado as the “Best Reggae Artist” in their Best of Rock 2008 issue. Mavado ranks amid this year’s crop of hand-picked winners such as, Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen, Lil Wayne, Danger Mouse and Chris Brown. Rolling Stone journalist Evan Serpick raves, “If you think reggae died with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, think again. Jamaica's latest star, Mavado, combines hip-hop-influenced beats with ominous minor-key vocals about street life and salvation.”

Also Billboard Magazine recently applauded Mavado for gaining the attention of hip hop mogul, Jay-Z for his “On The Rock” remix. "For most Jamaican dancehall artistes, securing a successful rapper on a song's remix is a hard-won seal of approval. So when Jay Z, who has never recorded on a reggae track, rhymed on a remix of singer Mavado's current hit, On The Rock, it became arguably the greatest endorsement ever given to any dancehall record," Pat Meschino stated in the Billboard article picked up Reuters, the world's largest international multimedia news agency.

Da'Ville keep rising, he has now stretch his talent to the 'Mother Land' Africa. He now has a number one song on the Kenya's Top 40 Reggae Chart with 'Dreaming' - the song is on the 1-9 rhythm produced by Jamaica's famous Robert Livingston from the Big Yard label.

His latest single 'Yesterday' continues to do justice for the singer's career.

It is positioned on Richie B's Top 20 Reggae Chart at #1. Ascending to #8 on Hype TV Top 20 Singles Chart and #2 on RE TV's Top 20 Reggae Chart. Entertainment pundits are predicting that, at the pace the song is moving, in a couple weeks time it could be in the top 5 position on all major charts.

The single and the video are enjoying heavy rotation locally and internationally.

Da'Ville has a rather hectic schedule of activities slated for the month of May. On, May 3 and 5th he will performing in Grenada and Antigua respectively, with all the other events slated for the US. May 10, he will be in Washington, DC, and then on Sunday, May 11 it will be at the Queen of The Sea event in Queens, New York.

The RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA series has consistently been the most powerful and popular dancehall compilation and is always the highlight of the year for the most ardent dancehall fan. RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA spawns the biggest and most exciting hits of the year, and this collection RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA 2008 is no exception, with big tunes and future hits all the way.

Dancehall’s finest - Mavado Demarco, Busy Signal, Vybz Kartel, Collie Budz and Elephant Man - are just a few of the artists that make this compilation a surefire recipe for success. Starting with all the right ingredients, the album opens with Mavado’s #1 hit “On The Rock” and leads into massive hits “Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten” by rising star Demarco and “Jail” by one of the hottest deejays Busy Signal. Things begin to heat up with the smoking hit “Money Fi Spend” by Vybz Kartel and the hard-hitting tune “Rise It” by Bermudian-born Collie Buddz.

“As the definitive cutting edge dancehall compilation this year’s Ragga Ragga Ragga is truly one of the best ever as it pulls together tracks from the combined artists rosters of VP and Greensleeves Records,” states Greensleeves Product Manager Dan Kuster.

Ragga Ragga Ragga 2008 will be in stores next week on May 6, 2008.