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Dancehall sinjay, G-Whizz was the talk of the town after his performance in Atlanta last weekend.

"The show was great! We shell it dung man. I love performing and entertaining my fans so having them enjoy what I have to offer is a good feeling," said G-Whizz.

After returning to the island on Sunday, G-Whizz immediately made his way to the Curry Festival in St. Ann, where he performed at the concert staged later that evening.

This weekend, G-Whizz, whose correct name is Garland Rowe will be unveiling the video for one of his latest singles, Tomorrow. Tomorrow, an inspirational track, was the brain-child of Whizz, who thought a follow-up of sorts to his hit single, Life, was necessary.

"People encounter problems everyday and feel down sometimes, and sometimes you just want someone to encourage you. Sometimes that's not even a friend, it can come from music. That's what I want to offer through my songs. I'm hoping the video and the song will touch and encourage people," he said. The video for Tomorrow will be premiered on TVJ's Entertainment Report tomorrow night (Friday).

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Dancehall artiste Chino has quite a busy weekend ahead as he prepares to shatter the stage at three shows across the island.

His first stop will be at the Jamaica National Invitational Meet at the National Stadium featuring Usain Bolt and more, followed by a performance at the Glenmuir High School, Clarendon. After which he returns to Kingston for what promises to be a stellar performance at the much-talked-about, Life Fest Peace and Love concert.

Life Fest, organized by the Carlyle Foundation in memory of artiste, Spragga Benz's late son, Carlton Grant, will also feature musical giants: Stephen and Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley, Jazmin Sullivan, Alison Hinds, Capleton, Queen Ifrica, I-Octane, Konshens, Laden, Spragga Benz and more and will be hosted by Zip 103's Bambino and former BET 106 and Park host, Free.

Chino whose correct name is Daniel McGregor says, "This weekend is going to be crazy not only because of the schedule, but those three events are must-go-sees. I'm also happy to be a part of Life Fest because it's for a worthy cause, and just look at the lineup - it mad."

Last year, proceeds from Life Fest were in aid of needy students attending the Camperdown High School.

Dancehall artiste, Mr. Vegas gave nothing short of an explosive performance at the "I am Blessed" gospel concert held at the Evanda Child High School in Bronx, NY, last weekend. In fact, anticipation about Mr. Vegas' performance was so high, that many eager patrons had to be turned away from the already overflowing venue.

The venue which was filled to capacity roared with excitement and praise as Mr. Vegas belted praise and worship songs to the crowd. He says, "The experience was a tremendous one. Even though I was the performer, I felt so blessed being there and giving thanks to God for every blessing He has bestowed on me. The song, I Am Blessed was my testimony about all the difficulties I've been through and something I know others out there can relate to and likewise, I hope the show was a blessing to others."

Mr. Vegas will be donating his payment from the concert to the Martha's House Children's Home, for children living with HIV/AIDS. "The home was demolished last year by fire and there are still a number of things that they need for completion. So this is my way of helping them and reaching out," said the singjay whose correct name is Clifford Smith.

Mr. Vegas is currently in Guyana to perform at the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup match. He returns to the island on Monday.

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Lutan Fyah continues to blaze the trail wherever he performs as he did recently on the club scene in Seattle, Washington; Eugene and Portland in Oregon and Los Angeles, California in the United States. He then jetted across the Atlantic for performances in Paris, France. According to his team, these club shows were a resounding success.

The six-date US West Coast shows began March 14 in Seattle at the Nectar Lounge and concluded March 23 at the Arcadia Theatre in California. It is reported at the last show held at the Arcadia Theatre, Lutan Fyah gave a great performance, backed by the five-piece Mexican reggae band Intersol.

The mixed audience rocked and screamed to the sweet sounds of his music has he performed hits like St Jago De La Vega, Mightier Than Dem, Save The Juvenile, Rasta Still De Bout, Season Of Love, Mek It So Hard, Nuh Talk just to name a few. He could do no wrong as the audience was hungry for his music.

If you think you've seen it all from Lindsay Lohan, you haven't been receiving her tweets.

The hard-partying starlet posted a pic on her Twitter account Wednesday, in which she's holding a gun to her mouth. The caption below reads, "Polaroid from a shoot."

The photo comes at a time when Lindsay's father, Michael Lohan, is trying to get her into rehab. He says he's scared for her life and claims his daughter has a serious drug and alcohol problem. He is also fearful for his youngest daughter Ali, 16, who is currently living with Lindsay.

This isn't the first dangerous photo that LiLo has taken. In 2007, pics surfaced on the net showing her with pal Vanessa Minnillo playing with knives.

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Singer Anthony Cruz recently completed the video shoot for his latest radio hit Only the Father. The song which was produced by Lloyd ‘John John’ James Jr. is featured on the popular ‘Coming in from the Cold’ rhythm.

With director Smooth behind the camera, the video shoot was completed within a day at the Princeville commercial complex on Constant Spring Road, Kingston.

Commenting on the shoot, Cruz said ‘It was an excellent production and there was a lot of energy on the set. The team was quite professional and this made the job easy for all of us’.

Since of late it has been rumored that Ikaya “has di tightest hold Gyptian ever get inna him life”.

According to words on the street the two have been seen together regularly like a new born couple on dates.

OutAroad.com has made several phone calls hoping to get a comment from Gyptian but his phone went straight to voicemail. The next attempt of getting closer to the truth was to get in touch with Ikaya which also fails. However, after calling several other numbers OutAroad.com manage to get a statement from Ikaya's road manager about the rumored love affair between her and Gyptian.

"This rumor is nothing new to us… we’ve been hearing and receiving phone calls from several media outlets asking the same question. However, from what I know Ikaya and Gyptian are just good friends who hangout at the studio from time to time and bill a vibe. Believe me it’s just a rumor that was created by smutty minds," Ikaya's Road Manager explains to OutAroad.com.

Coming hot on the heels of her debut single A Doh Care Anymore which also features dancehall artists Unicorn and Chi Chi Ching, IRIE FM's self proclaimed first lady of after noon radio has recorded another hot new single.

The track which is titled Nuh Yaad was recorded for producer Carl Morrison of Star People records. The radio/TV personality says that the idea for the song came about after deejay Busy Signal played a rhythm that Morrison was working on for her over the phone. Fuelled by the attention that both singles have been receiving DJ Sunshine is contemplating to do music videos for both singles. In the mean time she has been fielding requests from several producers and artists who are interested in collaborating with her.

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They call her the hardest working woman in showbiz, and D'Angel is living up to that billing and then some. She has been on a tear in the last few weeks and during the Easter weekend, she had no less than 6 shows in three days.

On Saturday April 3, she performed at both Hype 2K10 in St. Elizabeth and during the Portmore Carnival at the Portmore Pines Plaza. On Sunday April 4, she performed at Carnival Time: Trini Invation at the Richmond Estate, before blitzing Easter Monday with three shows, Palz Family Funday at Jamworld, Easter Bonanza at the Cecil Charlton Estate in Mandeville, and the Jamaica International Kite Festival in St. Ann.

"My birthday party was a sold out affair, the whole of St. Ann came out to see the show,"

Thousands of people turned out to see Charly Black, Nesbeth, I Octane, D'Angel and Beenie Man rip up the venue with several hits.

"Other great performances came from Kantana, Versitile, and Mr Phang. DJ Sunshine, Munga Honorable, Tiana, Amber from Irie FM, Kshema Francis of Irie FM were also there," D'Angel said.

By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

Dancehall artiste Mr. Lexx who was charged for rape in New York is once again a free man after the charges against him were acquitted.

In October 2009 Mr. Lexx was slapped with a rape charge after a female reported that he allegedly sneaked into her room at the hotel they were staying and forced himself on her.

Even though Mr. Lexx was going through another stressful period of his career he continues to work hard on his craft making sure his court case didn’t get in the way of his career and his fans.

Fans can also expect a medley video for Buss A Wine and I Can Transform Ya which was shot on several locations around New York.

By Shanz Hill

As summer approaches with blazing speed, the influx of new party singles increases at almost every radio library throughout the world. However, disc jocks search frantically through emails, for the sole mission of either finding the new anthem for the summer, or a new artist with the right song to endorse. Such is the balance of 'Richie Loop' (Born Richard Webb) of Scikron Entertainment/Big Yard Music Label, and his hot new Single 'My Cupp.'

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The 'Party Cup' revolution is not a new concept locally or internationally, but one in which Richie Loop has refreshed with a new energy, melody and 'swagg.' With a flip side, 'My Cupp' has all the characteristics of being simply 'that song' catchy, infectious and one that as soon as it begins to play, you simply have to move. With just a slimming five weeks of its official release, My Cupp has injected it self as a staple on both airwaves and social events play list.

At 23 years old, one of the newest rising artist Richard ‘Richie Loop’ Webb, has begun to make his audience sit up and take notice as he makes strides toward solidifying his name in the music industry. With a budding catalogue, the singer, songwriter, composer and producer, who already has three singles in rotation on radio within the Caribbean and internationally aspire to do much more.

OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart

I-Octane continues to lead the pack with Lose A Friend which easily makes it week #3 in the #1 spot on the prestigious OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart.

This week the Greatest Gainer title splits even between Gyptian's Hold Yuh jumping from #9 to seven and Busy Signal's NightShift which also jumps two places up the chart from #4 to two.

The newest song to make its entry on the chart is Just You & I by Ricky Blaze which debuts at #10

TW LW WOC ARTIST -- TITLE -- LABEL
01 (01) (09) I-Octane -- Lose A Friend -- Truck Back - (3wks@#1)

02 (04) (05) Busy Signal -- NightShift -- STAR PLAYER/TURF MUZIK

03 (02) (11) Konshens -- Realest Song -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil) - (2wks@#1)

04 (05) (08) Richie Spice -- Don’t Call Me No Dog -- Sankosa

05 (03) (13) Vybz Kartel -- Life Wi Living -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil) - (3wks@#1)

06 (07) (03) Rise Again (Tribute to Haiti) -- Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin, Etana, Alison Hinds, Kees Dieffenthaller, David Rudder, Belo, Shontelle Layne, Destra Garcia, Edwin Yearwood -- Birchill Records

07 (09) (01) Gyptian Hold Yuh -- VP Records

08 (08) (04) Ce’Cile -- Cook Fi Yuh -- Don Carleone

09 (06) (18) Busy Signal -- One More Night -- Star Player/Black Dutch - (3wks@#1)

10 (NEW) (0) Ricky Blaze Just You & I -- VP Records
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TOP FIVE BUBBLERS

1 Sean Paul feat Keri Hilson - Hold My Hand - Fresh Ear

2 Etana - August Town - Freemind Music

3 G Whizz On & On -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil)

4 Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -- Unconditional Love -- SOBE/Danga Zone

5 Richie Spice & Allison Hinds -- King & Queen -- Black Coral

Since his emergence on the local music scene last summer budding Reggae artist Oje Olliverre aka Protoje has made quite an impression on music lovers as well as industry insiders. The artist who hails from the ‘Bread Basket’ parish of St. Elizabeth, is now getting ready to put his career in a higher gear with the upcoming release of two music videos for recently released singles Dread and JA. Both songs were produced by ace music producer Donovan 'Don Corleon' Bennett.

The first of the two music videos to be released will be for Dread; this video was directed by Protoje's sister LeAnn 'Dreamseeker' Olliverre, who also directed the music video for his first single Arguments. This music video will be released before the end of the week.

While the music video for JA which was directed by Gareth Cobran who is known for his work with artists such as Gramps Morgan, Konshens and Demarco will be released a few weeks later. Both music videos were shot at various locations across the parish of St. Elizabeth such as Protoje's home town of Santa Cruz and Goshen. There are also some scenes that were shot in Kingston at Don Corleon's studio.

Protoje and his management team are very excited about the videos. "I feel very good about the music videos we put a lot of work in them and I am sure the public is going to love them. I can’t wait for them to be released", said a very happy Protoje who is currently taking well deserved rest at his home in Santa Cruz.

Reports were rife recently that Mariah Carey is expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon. But, a rep for Carey has shot down speculation the songtress has a bun in the oven.

Carey, 40, has made no secret of her plans to start a family with her husband, Nick Cannon, 29.

Baby on board?
Rumors began swirling that the singer
is preparing to welcome a new member in her family after Mimi told reporters that she has something special on the way.

“I have a lot of new acting projects coming up,” Carey, the best-selling female performer of the 1990s, told reporters March 5 at the Independent Spirit Awards in Hollywood. “But there’s also something else very special on the way. I can’t say any more.”

Then, adding fuel to the speculation, some pictures of her with a fuller figure were emerged.

Rep denies.
But, a spokesperson for the singer has quickly slammed the gossip that Carey is pregnant with Cannon’s child.

Kingston, Jamaica -- Dancehall artistes Spice and Chino are heading to the top of Toronto, Canada's Dancehall/Reggae charts.

Spice's Slim Vs. Fluffy featuring Pamputtae is riding high in the number two spot on Toronto's Radio Dubplate Top Ten Reggae Dancehall and Singles Chart on CHRY 105.5 FM, while Chino's Secret Lovers single featuring songstress, Alaine holds the number seven (7) spot, also on the same chart. The two singles which dominated the Jamaican airwaves for months are still enjoying heavy rotation locally. In fact, Spice and Pamputtae's Slim Vs. Fluffy still holds firm on a number of charts including Jamaica's Hype TV 'VTX Countdown' in the number nine (9) position.

The Award-winning artiste, Chino, whose correct name is Daniel McGregor and is known for hits including, Protected, From Mawnin', Pon Yuh Head, Ruff It Up, We Nuh Like Dem alongside brother and top-producer, Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor, says though Secret Lovers and a number of his other singles continue to receive heavy rotation both locally and internationally, slowing down to enjoy the rewards isn't an option.

The first release, 18 & Ova - Riddim Driven, out on April 20th, features Lady Saw, Maxi Priest and more

LOS ANGELES - BFM Digital, a leading digital music aggregator and distributor of independent music, has partnered with leading independent publisher The Royalty Network, to launch Toasting Music, a new label focused on Reggae content. The first release, 18 & Ova, a riddim featuring some of Reggae's top talent, is out now everywhere music is sold.

Toasting Music was created as an outlet to allow new and quality Reggae releases to be properly marketed and promoted. Together with BFM's digital reach and The Royalty Network's vast experience in the reggae community, Toasting Music's artists will have physical and digital distribution, a full service creative department, and the opportunity for film and TV licensing. With such valuable assets available and long-standing relationships within the music industry, 18 & Ova is sure to be only the first of many successful releases.

Kingston, Jamaica -- Reggae singer, Romain Virgo has returned to the island and says his one month promotional tour of the US was nothing short of superb.

The artiste, known for his hits Cyaan Sleep, Wanna Go Home, Who Feels It Knows It,Love Doctor and more, still has not taken any time off since his return. He has been doing a series of follow-up interviews with local and international media and this weekend he again leaves the island for Barbados.

"First of all I want to say the tour of the US meeting the fans and doing the interviews and getting the fans prepped about my upcoming album, was great. I had a good time although it was a lot of work and a real learning experience. This weekend in Barbados, I want fans to have a good time at the show and expect a great performance," said Romain.

Romain's multi-genred, self-entitled debut album will be released on the VP Records label next month.

Kingston, Jamaica -- No one knows better than those in the music industry how difficult and sometimes unrewarding music distribution can be, but those of 21st Hapilos have found another way to intensify Dancehall/Reggae distribution worldwide while having it pay off for local producers - that of digital distribution.

Digital distribution which entails selling and distributing songs online is nothing new, but ace digital music marketer, Johnny Wonder Executive Vice President of the US/Jamaican company, explains how fulfilling and rewarding the service is for producers and artistes.

"Promoting the songs for sale online is in an effort to drive revenue for those in the industry. Digital distribution is both cheaper and more accessible to fans overseas; it's something we stand to gain a lot from," he said.

Kingston, Jamaica -- Since returning from their California tour earlier this month, the Blood Brothers, Andrew and Wada Blood haven't missed a beat and have continued to promote their new singles Irie and Find A Way.

"So far the singles have been going great both here and abroad, especially Irie. So far we're happy with the support we have been getting from the media and fans with the track," said Wada Blood.

In addition, the Reggae/Dancehall duo known for their hits, Hustle Till The Day That I Die, Hustla For Life (La La La) and more, has been heating things up on the Irie Fm cross-island road shows. On Wednesday the Blood Brothers and the other premier artistes on the tour namely, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Cecile, I-Octane and more, made their way to Portland and St. Mary and gave fans a stellar performance.

“Sizzla is not under investigation for arm robbery and murder

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Harare - Jamaican artist, Sizzla Kalonji has refuted claims by some officials in Zimbabwe that he has been offered a farm to do Zanu PF public relations.

A Publicist for Sizzla, Olimatta Taal told Zimdiaspora that it was a lie that Sizzla who performed at Zimbabwe’s 30th independence events, bartered his services for land.

A story by Zimdiaspora reporting that Kalonji has been offered a farm, was based on reports by Zimbabwean lands officers who still insist that they have been instructed by their seniors to look for land for the reggae star.

Taal also denied that Sizzla is on the run from Jamaican authorities or being investigated for robbery and murder.

“Sizzla is not under investigation for arm robbery and murder. He is not on the run from Jamaica and is on an African Tour, He also performed in Ghana for their 50th independence day celebration and in South Africa,” he said. Taal said.

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Rihanna is recovering from an injured rib.

The Rude Boy singer was rushed to the accident and emergency department of the Hirslanden private clinic in Switzerland on Monday night after hurting herself during her sell-out concert at the Hallenstadion venue, in Zurich.

The 22-year-old star's publicist has now revealed Rihanna only "went to have it looked at to be sure it was nothing serious" and insists everything is now "OK, and the tour is going great".

Rihanna - who was discharged from the hospital two-and-a-half hours after being admitted - was able to continue on the European leg of her Last Girl on Earth tour and is now heading to Germany for a show in Frankfurt today before playing in Oberhausen on Sunday.

The all drinks inclusive old school party, Yesterday Best of the 90's will embark on a school uniform theme for its next staging

The event which is set to unfold on Saturday May 8 at the Mas Camp village in New Kingston, will feature a number of attractions which will no doubt keep patrons entertained throughout the night.
According to Gyete Ghartey of GLK Entertainment, promoters of the popular old school party series, Yesterday will be embarking on charitable projects for its next staging. Said Bartley 'We are utilizing the school uniform theme and the school that is most represented at the party, will win a desk top Dell computer for the school'.

Patrons have grown accustomed to the kind of entertainment and energy delivered at Yesterday parties, and the May 8th staging will be no different. Three of the island's top selectors have been commissioned to spin the hits to keep patrons dancing all night long.

Sponsors for Yesterday Best of the 90's include Durex Condoms, Intech, Jus Farms, CVM-TV, Irie FM, and Superior Auto Parts.

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Reggae artist Gyptian continues his upward climb on the prestigious Billboard Charts with his hit single Hold Yuh, which was recently remixed by hot female Rap artist Nicki Minaj. The single which made its debut a few weeks ago on the Billboard Hot R&B and Hip Hop chart has jumped from 67 to 51 on that chart. It has also debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart this week, as its popularity continues to grow. The Heatseekers chart reflects the songs with the greatest airplay in US.

Since news of the radio friendly song's success abroad broke locally, it has become one of the most played songs on local radio stations. Hold Yuh has also registered on local charts such as OutAroad Top Ten Reggae Singles Chart, making its debut at #9 - RETV's Top Twenty Reggae chart where it recently debuted at number 19 and the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 25 Dancehall Chart where it debuted at number 23.

By Ra-Umi Alkebu-lan

Since returning from a tour of France, singer Lutan Fyah spent time completing the video for his single, Jail. The one-day shoot took place in and around Spanish Town, St Catherine, specifically the Old Spanish Town Court House and Police Station recently.

The video highlights Lutan pleading his case to a policeman, trying in vain to convince him that he is innocent of the charges. He was taking away by two warders and locked up in an overcrowded jail with hardened criminals. And while in Jail, Lutan make note of each day by jotting it down on the wall with a stone. Also I - Zula calling Lutan Fyah's mother to get a Lawyer.

The Jail song, a real life story, chronicles Lutan Fyah's arrest and subsequent exoneration in the Jamaican courts. Lutan not only sings about his wrongful arrest but also highlights the conditions that exist in the Jamaican Jails, from overcrowding, to the cold, bad tasting rice, the insects and the stench. The artiste was in jail for 14 days.

"It was like a living hell," he explained.

The song is getting love from radio and in the dancehall. Radio Stations in the Caribbean, the United States, England, Japan and Europe also have it in rotation.

The video was produced and directed by Wayne Benjamin and the song Jail was produced by Chester Walker and Moonie.

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Beenie Man maintains his #1 position on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart with his hit single Mi Woman A Call Mi.

The Greatest Gainers for this week are Mavado & Stacious' 'Come Into My Room' which jumps from #15 to twelve - Assassin's Put Yuh Hand Up In The Air jumps from #13 to ten - Vybz Kartel's Slow Motion jumps from #12 to nine while Mavado's Gal Ova Gun ascended three places up the chart from #11 to eight.

The latest addition to the chart is 'Starlight' by strong>Mavado which makes its debut at #20

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 - (08) Beenie Man - Mi Woman A Call Mi - Sankofa Prod - (2wks@#1)

02 - 02 - (13) Chino - Woman Pon Yuh Head - Big Ship - (2wks@#1)

03 - 03 - (15) Demarco - ' True Friend ' - Fresh Ear - (2wks@#1)

04 - 07 - (07) Mavado - 'She Beat Him'

05 - 06 - (11) Tiana ft Chi Ching Ching - Skippin Feelin - Media House Production

06 - 04 - (16) Mavado - 'Hope & Pray' - Chrome Records - (3wks@#1)

07 - 08 - (10) Serani - 'Skip To Ma Luu' - Daseca

08 - 11 - (04) Mavado - Gal Ova Gun - Armz House Production

09 - 12 - (05) Vybz Kartel - Slow Motion - Big Yard

10 - 13 - (03) Assassin - Put Yuh Hand Up In The Air - Di Genius

11 - 06 - (12) Lisa Hype ft Gaza Kim - Bills' - HEAD CONCUSSION - (Peak@#6)

12 - 15 - (02) Mavado & Stacious - 'Come Into My Room' - Di Genius

13 - 09 - (14) Vybz Kartel - Bicycle' - Chrome Records - (Peak@#4)

14 - 10 - (14) Mr. Vegas - Man A Galis' - Chrome Records-(Peak@#5)

15 - 14 - (10) Baby Tash 'Face Book' - Yellow Moon - (Peak@#14)

Tomorrow will be a better day for you and me, are a few words from Dancehall sensation G Whizz's rousing new single "Tomorrow".

"Tomorrow" which highlights some of the struggles faced by individuals on a daily basis is definitely the perfect follow up for the people’s anthem (Life Soon Sort Out) as the deejay once again seeks to motivate, encourage, and inspire everyone that lends a listening ear.

The song is currently receiving a lot of air play on major radio stations both locally and internationally, you can DOWNLOAD TOMORROW CLICK HERE .

A video was recently shot for the single in the downtown area which was directed by one of Jamaica’s famed director Asha.

One word to describe G Whizz's song "Tomorrow" is truly inspirational.

Singjay I-Octane is concerned about reports regarding commitments undertaken on his behalf by his former management company Arrows.

As such he is advising promoters and those who are interested in having him appear on their events that he will only contracts streamlined through his designated booking agency.

“I will not be honoring any contract that is not streamlined through my booking agency,” I-Octane stressed adding that he is forced to take this route as he doesn’t wish to be branded as a “no show artiste”.

According to the artiste all booking arrangements were terminated on March 31 with the exclusive new booking arrangement taking effect on April 1.

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New Jersey based reggae/dancehall group West Bank is all set to make their debut performance on this year’s staging of the Best of the Best Music Festival which will be held on May 30 at Bicentennial Park in Florida. As expected the members of the group are in high spirits as they prepare for this big occasion.

An excited group member Joe West said they are looking forward to performing on the prestigious event. According to him the band is looking forward to the chance to showcase their talent. Going up against “the best of the best” has seen them putting in quality time in rehearsal as they are looking forward to putting up a quality show for their fans as well as winning over new ones.

"All the members of the group are very excited to perform on Best of the Best; we have been very busy rehearsing for the show. We are going to give a very good performance because we want to show the people in Florida what we can do,” is assurance coming from Joe West.

West Bank is also getting ready to drop their latest single titled A Little More Loving on the Silk rhythm which was created by Jermaine Tmar Millington. The single will be released before the end of April on the West Side Konnection record label.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel can no longer journey to St. Lucia as the country's government has decided to not approve a work permit request for the Gaza General upcoming performances on April 30th and May 1st at the HOT FM Supreme weekend shows.

According to a Gaza insider the deejay is more concern about the promoter's loss as they have spent thousand of dollars to promote the event. Apart from Vybz Kartel being the headline act - Lisa Hyper and the Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw were also booked for the show.

St. Lucia has been listed as the fourth Caribbean country to ban Vybz Kartel. The others are Barbados, Guyana and Grenada.

Cash Money/ Young Money, all one big family. The Birdman recently went out to Rochester Hills, Michigan, to be a surprise guest on Drake's Away From Home Tour. Baby joined Drizzy for "4 My Town (Play Ball)," and after the show Drake shared some downtime with the multimillionaire CEO. Sitting in the Birdman's tour-bus lounge, Drake told us about his recent trip to Jamaica where he shot the video for the Kanye West-produced "Find Your Love," a track on the June 15 LP Thank Me Later.

"We went to Kingston," Drake said. "We went to this 'hood. They call it the 'gully' side. It's bad out there, real bad. They had 'Young Money' sprayed on the gates, 'Drake and Wayne,' 'cause I came to shoot the video out there. I'm talking about you drive by people's homes, they had 'Drake,' 'Young Money,' 'Drake, Welcome Here,' 'Drake We Love You' - crazy sh--, man. It was so crazy. This dude was like, 'Original Weezy tha God! You tha boss! Weezy tha God!' It's crazy. They love us, 'cause we show love out there."

It's April 20 - you know what that means. Some people are celebrating green day, and we're not talking about the rock band. In any event, check out these releases - some are celebrating today's theme and some aren't.

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The brother of Oscar-winning star Mo'Nique has admitted to sexually abusing his sister for years during their childhood.

Gerald Imes appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show Monday, where he apologized for his behavior that began when the actress was just 7 years old.

"I'm sorry, Mo'Nique," Imes said. "I'm sorry. I betrayed everybody's trust. I broke that trust. I broke that bond."

Mo'nique, who has spoken publicly about the abuse she endured at the hands of her brother, saying she channeled "that monster" when she played the abusive mother in Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. She refused to be involved in Imes's interview with Oprah or respond to his apology.

Imes blamed the sexual abuse, which continued for two years, on the fact that he too had been molested and was using drugs to get through the pain.

"I started using cocaine, heroin, alcohol at the age of 11," he told Winfrey. "I used these drugs to hide my own pain, to hide my own fears ... The drugs allowed me and afforded me the opportunity to hurt my sister."

Imes was later sentenced to 12 years in prison for molesting another girl. But now he says he's looking to repair his relationship with his sister and move forward.

"I can only hope by coming forth today...that somewhere down the line …we can come back together as siblings," he said. "I understand your pain. I truly think, let's share this together and move on."

Source: ivillage

Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Capleton, Barrington Levy, T.O.K. and Cocoa Tea Just Added, with More Artists to Come!

(April 19, 2010 - Miami, Florida) - With just over a month left to showtime, the Best of the Best International Music Festival (BOTB) gets even bigger and promoters are promising there will be more artists to come! Hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj join Caribbean icons Capleton, Barrington Levy and Cocoa Tea, plus dancehall thriller group T.O.K., as some of the latest artists added to the show's lineup, which boasts the hottest names in urban music today. Music mogul Diddy is set to host the annual blockbuster concert event, taking place during Memorial Day weekend, on May 30 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Florida.

Rick Ross returns to BOTB from his smash performance last year, and will once again showcase his Maybach Music dancehall artist, Magazeen. Fans can expect classic Rick Ross hits as well as an unveiling of his new tunes, as "the boss" will be promoting the release of his new album, Teflon Don, due in stores on June 29.

New rap sensation Nicki Minaj will see this as her first major performance in South Florida for the year. The Young Money artist has been making waves since she hit the scene as Lil Wayne's proteje, and recently scored major points with the Caribbean audience by jumping on the remix for "Hold Yuh" by reggae crooner Gyptian, who is also appearing on BOTB. The remix is currently receiving massive airplay on urban radio across the nation and keeps Gyptian on Billboard's Hip-Hop/R&B chart.

By J-Tymz
OutAroad.com Writer

Jamaican dancehall/reggae artiste S.BLESS who lives in Miami is slowly becoming a household name in the US as his songs have been taking over the airwaves especially in Miami. S.BLESS is known for hit singles such as Fatty and Jealous.

The single Fatty has grown to become an underground anthem among dancehall lovers in the US while Jealous is on its way to break into the mainstream market after the song was recently added to Waggy T's playlist on 99 JAMS.

If Jealous continues on this path the song might make its debut on the Billboard within the next few months.

TO DOWNLOAD JEALOUS CLICK HERE

The following is an excerpt of the talk show programme titled 'INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ' co-hosted by Thaddeus "Teddy" Laidley every Wednesday at 3:30 to 4:00pm. The programme is aired on HOT 102 FM during "THE HOT MIX", with Richie B 2:00 to 5:00 PM. 'INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ' is aimed at offering insights into the music business for aspiring artistes and industry personnel

Often times when a new artiste is asked about his/her Media Kit, they usually enter into a moment of questioning. Questions such as, 'What is a media kit? What is it used for? How do I compile one?' are usually asked. So really, what is an artiste media kit?
According to the website, http://www.isound.com/artist, by definition, a media kit is a package of promotional materials that includes a review copy of your album/CD, demo, or official album release. Different versions of the press kit include materials suited for different recipients, as in music columnists, promoters, radio programmers or A&R representatives. The artist press kit is also known as a media kit or publicity package and its most important component is the biography. It is used for music promotion, music publicity, booking agents, and artist promotion. Tad Lathrop in his book 'This Business of Music' stated that "press kits can be in electronic form on DVD's Websites etc, and is known as the electronic press kit (EPK). The electronic press kits typically contain electronic version of all most every thing included in a printed press kit". The Electronic press kit is deemed an advantage as it contains audio and visual materials and such heighten the visibility and marketability of the artist. Another advantage is its flexibility and accessibility, owing to the fact that it can be easily downloaded when needed.

Jamaica's Dancehall Star Bounty Killer was released from jail on a $200,000 bail-bond when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court in Half Way Tree yesterday morning (April 16, 2010).

Bounty Killer who was arrested for assaulting his then girl friend Kadeem will return to court on June 29. However on the hand, Kadeem who had requested for the charges to be dropped was afterwards arrested and charged for creating public mischief.

Last week the arresting officer told the court that the compliant dropped the charges because she got scared of the deejay’s die-hearted supporters.

When the video for Jamaican recording artistes Tami Chynn and Tifa's collaborative effort 'Certified Diva' is released within the next few weeks, among the personalities making cameo appearances are rising sound system selector and former Heineken Green Synergy finalist DJ Shine.

DJ Shine plays the fitting role of a selector on the turntables.

Directed by Dexter '3D' Pottinger, 'Certified Diva' was recently completed with scenes shot at Lindsay Crescent in Kingston.

Apart from DJ Shine, several other well known personalities make cameo appearances in the clip. They include recording artiste Natalie Storm, Irie FM's DJ Sunshine and Zip 103 FM's ZJ Elektra.

When the 7th season of Digicel Rising Stars kicks off its live shows on Sunday July 4 there will be a new face in the chill room. The “Fluffy Diva” Miss Kitty is joining the Rising Stars family this season, replacing long time Chill Room host Kiki.

The “Fluffy Diva” says she welcomes the opportunity to be a part of the Digicel Rising Stars family and was ecstatic when she was asked to be a part of the Rising Stars team: “I really felt elated, happy, jubilant and I’m grateful to God for taking me so far as I understand that it is no small feat to be chosen to be a part of a big show like this in Jamaica.”

Miss Kitty says she'll definitely be bringing a different vibe to the competition: “I will bring fun by being jovial and real. Just a bright attitude and giving the contestants a real chance to reach out to voters by asking them certain questions to keep it real and not superficial. Questions that will leave a mark in the voters minds so that they remember something special about each contestant.”

Captain Barkey has teamed up with his former Worm Dem Crew stable mate Macka Diamond to release a hot new single titled Real Hot Gal Nuh Wear Dirty Shorts (Draws). The song which is on Delly Ranx's Iron Fist rhythm has a street version which has found favor with several top sound-system and club selectors, while the radio version has been receiving heavy rotation on all leading radio stations island-wide.

This single comes hot on the heels of Captain Barkey's very hilarious single titled Nah Lef Joe for Truck Back Records, which is also creating quite a buzz on the airwaves and in the dancehall.

The former JDF member is currently very busy in the studio working on several new singles. He is also recording songs for his soon to be released album.

OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart

I-Octane Lose A Friend easily controls the #1 spot for a second week as there are no real threats close by.

The newest entry on the prestigious OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart is Gyptian's Billboard Hit single Hold Yuh making its debut at #9 while the #1 song in the Top Five Bubblers is Ricky Blaze's Just You & I which is also on the Hold Yuh riddim.

TW LW WOC ARTIST -- TITLE -- LABEL
01 (01) (08) I-Octane -- Lose A Friend -- Truck Back - (2wks@#1)

02 (02) (10) Konshens -- Realest Song -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil) - (2wks@#1)

03 (03) (12) Vybz Kartel -- Life Wi Living -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil) - (3wks@#1)

04 (05) (04) Busy Signal -- NightShift -- STAR PLAYER/TURF MUZIK

05 (06) (07) Richie Spice -- Don’t Call Me No Dog -- Sankosa

06 (04) (17) Busy Signal -- One More Night -- Star Player/Black Dutch - (3wks@#1)

07 (08) (02) Rise Again (Tribute to Haiti) -- Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin, Etana, Alison Hinds, Kees Dieffenthaller, David Rudder, Belo, Shontelle Layne, Destra Garcia, Edwin Yearwood -- Birchill Records

08 (09) (03) Ce’Cile -- Cook Fi Yuh -- Don Carleone

09 (NEW) (0) Gyptian Hold Yuh -- VP Records

10 (07) (11) Vybrant Ears Hard -- Major Links Entertainment-(peaked@#5)
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TOP FIVE BUBBLERS

1 Ricky Blaze - Just You & I -- VP Records

2 Sean Paul feat Keri Hilson - Hold My Hand - Fresh Ear

3 G Whizz On & On -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil)

4 Richie Spice & Allison Hinds -- King & Queen -- Black Coral

5 I-Wayne & Fire Star -- Hot In The Streets -- BuzRock

Article By: Nils van der Linden

The gods are miffed. They just can't get no respect from man.

So big kahuna Zeus gets little bro and Underworld badass, Hades, to show them who's boss. The deal: sacrifice a hot princess or we unleash a computer-generated sea monster. But Perseus - half-god, half-Australian - is having none of this. So he treks off in search of something that can kill the beast. Giant scorpions, weird guys with glowing eyes, a scarred mofo, and one ugly bitch get in his way.

Or something like that. 'Clash Of The Titans' doesn't pay much attention to its plot. Neither should you. After all this is a 21st century ADD remake of a 30-year-old movie that had Harry Hamlin in a dress fighting off miniature plastic monsters with the help of a mechanical owl.

The 'LA Law' man is now action-hero-for-hire Sam Worthington, the stop motion creatures replaced by CGI nasties, and R2D2-with-wings dumped by the side of the road. But the smell of cheese still lingers.

By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

Bounty Killer aka The Warlord will spend two more nights behind bars as he was again denied bail when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court this morning.

Several of Bounty's supporters anxiously waited outside of the court house hoping that he would have gotten bail. However their hopes were shattered when Resident Magistrate Georgiana Fraser ordered the court officers to take Bounty Killer back to jail.

Bounty Killer's next scheduled court date is set for this Friday April 16.

Bounty Killer is internationally known for his "My Xperience," album...still one of the best dancehall albums and his billboard chart topper "Hey Baby" on which he collaborated with U.S. pop band No Doubt.

Dancehall artist Bounty Killer who was denied bail on his last court date will once again seeks to get bail when he appear in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court today (April 14, 2010) on assault charges.

Bounty Killer who has been being bars for more than a week was arrested for assaulting his then girlfriend Kadeen. The two got into a tangle after Kadeen requested that she no longer wants to be involved with the Killer. The Five Star General then got Cross, Angry, Miserable and hit her several times.

It's also alleged that Bounty Killer was refused station bail after he decided to use his one phone call wish to threaten the complaint's life while being process at the Constant Spring Police Station.

By Daily Mail Reporter

After months of being coy over her burgeoning romance with Los Angeles Dodgers player Matt Kemp, Rihanna has made her debut as a baseball WAG.

Sitting in the front row at the first home game for the new season, the R&B singer cheered and whooped as her new love scored a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Looking like a regular baseball fan in her blue Dodgers hoodie, Rihanna, 22, watched her outfielder beau, 25, intently during the game's nine innings.

Her attendance proved to be somewhat of a lucky charm for the team, who won the game 9-5.

ZJ Liquid one of Jamaica's top radio deejays is getting ready to "party hard with fans from farin and fans from yard," at the OutAroad Red Carpet Sundayz this weekend on April 18th.

OutAroad Red Carpet Sundayz is definitely the place to be this weekend as The Party Hard and Dweet Gal hit-maker Zj Liquid as usual will turn the place upside-down along with some of Florida's top selectors Juna Flex Royal Crown, Juna Hype and Sharpe Shoota.

The event will be hosted by none other than the 1st Lady of 104.5FM Shara Kiki and N Mix 96.1 Bashment Kid.

VIP GUESS LIST: Don Corleon, Davischy ENT…MAC-11 Crew, High Class Divaz from Boston, Glamma Girlz From Miami, Barbie Doll Divaz From New York, Fluffy Divaz, New Vital Crew, 104.5FM Squad, Global Lenks, Propa, Five Star Crew, Full Hundred, Basement Crew and Toppa Class Ladies.

OutAroad Red Carpet Sundayz which is backed by OutAroad.com, S. Bless and New Kat City will be staged weekly at the prestigious Vintage Café located at 6320 Miramar, PKWY, Florida.

Serani has been busy pushing his profile on the international scene since the start of this year, following up his tremendous 09 achievements.

A European tour, a UK tour and extensive US dates in colleges, clubs and concert venues across the US have already been crammed into 2010, with perhaps Serani's most high-profile move being his participation in Universal/SRC recording artist Webstar's video for "Tipsy in the Club."

Serani sings the infectious hook on the track, which is Webstar's first single from his album and also features legendary rapper Jadakiss; the trio shot the video in a plush Manhattan nightclub recently.

Iconic Hip Hop media house The Source was given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the video shoot, which can be viewed by clicking the link below.

TO WATCH THE VIDEO CLICK HERE

Montego Bay artistes Eppirebel and Dannella who recently released a song titled Kickers Ova Clarks a counteraction for Vybz Kartel's smashing hit single Clarks will definitely have you cracking-up the moment you start listening to the track.

Kickers Ova Clarks has already been added to several disc jocks playlist such as Big A who was the first to play the song.

Within a few days Eppirebel and Dannella will be busy shooting the video for Kickers Ova Clarks

Hey! Are u ready to party? Are u ready to dance? Fi dance...Everybody grab ur party cups (u party cups)...ooooooohhh
Grab ur party cups now... u party cupps now... (u party cups) just put dem up.. (u party cups) dem up....Heyy..ooooooohhhh

Jamaica’s newest sensation Richie Loop seem to be the name that is hot on every teen lips these last few weeks. After having consistent endorsement from media moguls such as Dr. Kingsly 'Ragashanti' Stewart, as well as seen its way on most if not all the leading radio stations play lists such as IRIE FM, ZIP FM, FAME FM, HITZ, RJR just to name a few, with DJ's showing much love for the single.

My Cupp's infectious party lyrics has infiltrated the sound waves and social online networks from Jamaica to Japan, at such speed even the Management team headed by Robert Livingston, has expressed surprise. According to DJ Nico (FAME 95 FM) My Cupp "is the song for the summer, as people want to dance."

TO DOWNLOAD MY CUPP CLICK HERE

Kingston, JA (Ms. RAINE INC): Oracabessa's 007 All Stars, comprised of the area's finest young football talent, gets ready to face their most formidable opponents yet - not necessarily in football skill, but certainly in international acclaim. This spring, the All Stars battle some of the biggest names in Jamaica's entertainment industry for the Ocean Splash 2010 championship. Hosted by Triple T Production, Ocean Splash 2010 Celebrity Football Match and Fun Day will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at James Bond Beach.

Prestige, Aidonia, Twin of Twins, Ding Dong, RDX, I-Octane, Vybrant, John Hype, Fyakin, Delly Ranx, Mad Cobra, Captain Barkey, Tony Curtis, Lukie D, Jigsy King, Galaxy P, Mega Banton, Beetle Bailey, Ninja Kid, Little Chris, Mitch, Teacha D, Mr. Peppa, Kashu Man, Higher Boukie, Stikki, and Blacka Pride- The Ocean Splash Celebrity Football Team- under the tutelage of team captain Dancehall deejay Wickerman, will go toe-to-toe with the All Stars in a friendly scrimmage match that will kick-off Ocean Splash 2010.

"Ready? You asking if we ready," says a 007 All Star team member nicknamed 'One Cent.' "You fi ask dem big belly entertainer if dem ready fi we," he jokes.

Recession a gwaan every man a face it,
Bankbook inna shambles yes it need a face lift
But wi affi beat di system that’s the way wi make it
Yuh think Jamaica hard farin a di same.

Above are a few lines Ikaya uses to describe the hardship that has developed due to the current recession crisis.

In the intro Ikaya reasoned with her friend Dada who lives in the US about her money stress. She then asked "mi a beg yuh a ting even if it's a bills or two".

"Nutten Nah Gwaan"

However to her surprise Dada who used to wash his car with Champagne is no longer the Flossin King he used to be.

Ikaya's Recession song which was produced by her record label/management will definitely connect with persons who once were on top living da life. Seven times rise, seven times fall.

TO DOWNLOAD RECESSION CLICK HERE

Entrepreneur and female lyricist Grace Hamilton, internationally known as Spice returned from a performance in Florida less than two weeks ago, while last weekend she again left the island for a performance in St. Kitts.

Spice, gave nothing short of a stunning show, inundated with acrobatic moves and commanding lyrics. Also fresh from her recent video shoot for the song Back Broad, Spice says her upcoming singles will rank among some of her hottest releases. "Because my album is coming up in a few months, I have to be pushing myself extra-hard to get out there and do shows and at the same time record and do videos. I love the upcoming tracks I've recorded, some of which will be on the album, while others will remain singles and I hope my fans will love them as well," she said.

Watch the "Back Broad" Video here!

Since leaving the island last month, singer Romain Virgo has been doing extraordinarily well on his promotional tour of the US.

He has already racked up interviews with some of the USA's leading media houses and personalities catering to the Dancehall industry, ranging from: Vibe Magazine's Rob Kenner, of the 'Boomshots' section; Pat McKay of Sirius radio; Hot 97 Boston; Choice 102.9FM, Datz Hit Radio 103.1fm, Vibe 105.1fm and more. In addition, Romain also did a 'meet and greet' with an outpouring of fans at the Irie Jamaica Style Restaurant in Boston. The event was hosted by Hot 97's DJ JKool.

Watch the "Who Feels It Knows It" Video here!

Mi tired fi mi black bredda dem behind di steel,
Mi tiyad fi see we hungry an' ah suffer fi di meal,
An' mi tiyad fi haffi beg di bigger heads fi sign di deal,
An' mi tiyad fi sweat fi nutten, but mi still a till the field.

(Kingston, Jamaica) -- Accomplished Dancehall artiste and head of the musical sect, The Alliance, Bounty Killer, has released one of his most prolific songs in recent years. The song, Me Tired, offers not only acute social commentary but also preaches a message of self-reliance on Romeich Records' Bank In A Pocket riddim. Some may even say the single bizarrely heralds some of the predicaments which recently befell the artiste, whose correct name is Rodney Price.

In sections of the song he roars: "mi tired fi dem tek whe we choices"- his United States visa was among those revoked by the US Embassy in recent weeks and "mi tired fi mi black bredda dem behind di steel"- the artiste was last week taken into custody on assault charges.

Producer of the Bank In A Pocket riddim, Romeich, says, "There are a mixture of songs with different themes on the riddim and so far everyone has their favourite song. For some it's the Versatile song, Bank Inna Mi Pocket and for others it's the Killer song or other songs. People will love the Killer because they love to hear him talk about their reality. No matter where you're from, he talks about something that affects you on this track. So far it's been getting a great response and we give thanks for that." DOWNLOAD MI TIRED CLICK HERE

Artiste/producer and Ceo of Imperial Productions Alley Cat aka Imperial is currently hard at work in Florida on various projects that is soon to be released.

His latest effort is the ultimate 10-track energy packed mix cd titled Dancehall Mix (TO DOWNLOAD CLICK HERE) which features hit singles such as Party Spree that is fast becoming the people’s party anthem. Dancehall lovers around the world can get this amazing mix on all major downloads sites.

The mix also includes some tracks off the Dancehall Knowledge VOL. 1 album and a few from his upcoming album and some never before heard singles.

Dancehall Mix has a little “summen” for all the music lovers. This 35-mins mix is poised to keep you bouncing. All tracks were produced by Alley Cat.

Over the past few weeks Alley Cat has been busy shooting the video for the #2 track on the mix called Finally which is expected to be out before the Summer.

Alley Cat Party Spree video and song has been getting a lot of airplays in Jamaica and is quickly making its way on several international radio stations playlist.

While the song is creating waves, the video has topped several video countdown charts such as HYPE TV VTX and Susie Q’s Reggae Top Ten Countdown. WATCH PARTY SPREE CLICK HERE

Alley Cat is definitely playing his part to keeping the music alive. “It’s not about the quick hype but longevity in the business, making a strong catalog of music that can last a lifetime.

Dancehall singjay, G-Whizz known for one of the biggest anthems of last year, Life, performed at three shows in England last weekend and all three earned him encore performances. TO DOWNLOAD GWHIZZ'S NEW SINGLE TOMORROW CLICK HERE

This was quite an achievement for G-Whizz, because, though his music has transcended cultural barriers, this was the artiste's first time in England. The three shows in Leeds, Eastham and Leicester, each outdid the other and proved that he is definitely one of the industry's finest to watch for the future. Each show's lineup also included Razz from "Razz and Biggie" and Serani.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had their share of bad celebrity news of late, thanks to a high-profile divorce between owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie.

Long overdue for some positive celebrity gossip, they received some today.

Star center fielder Matt Kemp made several public appearances over the winter with R&B singer Rihanna, but the crooner and the slugger steadfastly refused to confirm the two were an item. That changed today on Ryan Seacrest's syndicated radio show.

Said Rihanna:

"He's my boyfriend. ... It's new and it's fun and it's nothing too serious. I don't want anything nuts that's gonna take up so much of my energy and time in a bad way."

Oh, and Kemp got some decent news on the field, too. He went 2 for 4 and drove in two runs as the Dodgers claimed their first victory of the season, 10-2, over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kemp's now batting .357.

By Gabe Lacques
Source: usatoday

NEW YORK, NY -- Platinum Camp Productions, Inc. (PcP) along with the legendary reggae superstar, Barrington Levy, announce the release of his new single "Watch Dem (Murderer)" featuring Snoop Dogg and MIMS. This track is the second single off of Mr. Levy's much awaited album, "It's About Time," set to be released later this year. DOWN LOAD - CLICK HERE

Daddy Bigg$, President of PcP, worked along with Mr. Levy and Black Roses to produce this song which is dear to his heart and has a dramatic message for listeners. The track is a modern production of the Jamaican artist's classic tune "Murderer" that aims to bring renewed attention to the crime and violence that plagues the Caribbean island. Jamaica now has one of the highest murder rates of any country in the world. The crime in the country has detrimental effects on the citizens of the island, visitors and the community as a whole. The fear of violence has caused a decrease in tourism to the gorgeous island as well as lowering morale and curbing economic prosperity for many.

WORLD PREMIERE IN THE MOTHERLAND!

After locking down 2009 with the award-winning "Good Life" riddim, Livup Records returns with the Money Tree riddim. The Good Life not only ran away with all "Riddim of the Year" titles, it broke the mould by selling well on iTunes, physical CDs and had tracks licensed in places such as the US, Canada and Japan. After releasing the timeless "Stronga" one-drop riddim towards the end of last year, the hot production outfit have returned with their latest project, the Money Tree, an authentic Dancehall beat.

Vybz Kartel leads out with the title track, with an ode to currency that is sure to follow up his Good Life smash "Dollar Sign." Vegas, another artist who had a anthem on the Good Life, goes with a similar theme on "Jah Never Fail Me." And also as with the Good Life, multi-talented Serani built the Money Tree riddim and has another banger on the riddim titled "Got to Survive."

Kingston, JA/New York, NY (Ms. RAINE INC): Digital production and distribution channel 21st Hapilos, is pleased to announce that Dancehall smash hit single "Clarks" is now available on iTunes. "Clarks," the latest street anthem from international Dancehall star Vybz Kartel featuring Popcaan and Vanessa Bling (Gaza Slim), is one of the fastest rising Dancehall songs, debuting on local charts in Jamaica within a week of hitting the airwaves, and debuting on mainstream American radio two weeks later.

Produced by independent labels CR203 and Adidjahiem/Notnice Records, "Clarks," now in its 3rd week of rotation, has already hit mainstream American radio, making its debut on NY's #1 station for urban music, HOT97 97.1FM earlier this week.

The song, which pays homage to popular British shoe brand, Clarks, has caught on like wildfire throughout the Caribbean, and is fast finding footing in North America. American R&B sensation Omarion recently quoted Vybz Kartel on Twitter, tweeting "Clarks" song lyrics "waah gwan Popcaan," while legendary Hip Hop dj and radio personality Mr. Cee heavily endorsed "Clarks" on Hot97, encouraging listeners to purchase the single on iTunes.

For Worldwide Distribution of Don Corleon Records

LOS ANGELES, - Don Corleon, acclaimed Jamaican producer/co-producer for such A-list recording artists as Sean Paul, Rihanna and Vybz Kartel, has signed on with BFM Digital to handle digital distribution for his label, Don Corleon Records. BFM Digital is a leading digital music aggregator and distributor of independent music.

This important partnership aids in making the vastly expanding market of Jamaican music, such as Don Corleon Records, available throughout the rest of the World. It also continues the distribution strategy for Don Corleon Records, as Don looks to strengthen the presence of his label's music outside the main markets of Jamaica and the U.S.

Don has produced his first major album, Mad Ants featuring Bounty Killa and Sizzla, in 2002. Since then, he has produced or co-produced on Billboard Hot 100 Hits like Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole's hit single, Give It Up To Me, Elephant Man's Pon Di River, Pon Di Bank, TOK's Footprints, and one of Sizzla's best-selling albums, Soul Deep.

(Miami, Florida) - The Best of the Best International Music Festival (BOTB) continues to buzz with an explosive lineup showcasing the very best in urban entertainment, and this year the excitement grows as some of the hottest names in music are set the take the stage during Memorial Day weekend, on May 30 in Bicentennial Park in Miami, Florida. Music mogul Diddy is tapped as the official host of the concert event of the year, which also features DJ Khaled, Gucci Mane in his first major performance of the year, alongside blazing Caribbean acts including Serani, Gyptian and Machel Montano, plus many surprise guest stars and MORE ARTISTS TO BE ADDED IN THE COMING WEEKS.

BOTB ALWAYS DELIVERS

Now in its fourth year, show promoter JBJ Entertainment sets the bar for the ultimate showcase of urban music and each year they deliver. This edition is gearing up to be no different as none other than Diddy is set to host the show, with his surprise friends in tow, along with DJ Khaled and his stable of friends also for the ride. Last year's show boasted stunning appearances from Diddy, Flo Rida, Brisco and Ace Hood, and there is no way to predict which celebs will grace the stage come May.

With the recent cancellation of the Visas of several prominent Jamaican performers, international reggae star and SoBe/Danger Zone recording artiste Jah Cure has been inspired to pen the visa blues and record the track Save Yourself.

It was 12:05 am on April 1, 2010, so Jah Cure naturally assumed the internet news he was reading about the Unites States canceling the visas of several top Jamaican dancehall artistes was an April Fools’ Day joke. He said: “I couldn't believe that the Jamaican government or the U.S. government would violate the privacy rights of citizens and publish their legal names, their birth dates, their actual Jamaican passport numbers and their U.S. Visa Control numbers, I did not believe it”.

Sadly, by mid-day on April 1st, the news was official; the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica had canceled the visas.

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Beenie Man's Mi Woman A Call Mi leaped all the way from #4 to take over the #1 spot from Chino's Nuh Woman Pon Yuh Head on the prestigious OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Assassin the new agent for Dancehall walks away with the Greatest Gainer title after his Put Yuh Hand Inna Di Air hit single ascended five places up the chart from #18 to 13.

The latest additions to the chart are Caan Fren Again by Steven McGregor making its debut at #18 - Busy Signal with Buy Mi Out debuting at #19 while Ricky Blaze closes off the chart with I Feel Free at #20.

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart
TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label

01 - 04 - (07) Beenie Man - Mi Woman A Call Mi - Sankofa Prod - (1wk@#1)

02 - 01 - (12) Chino - Woman Pon Yuh Head - Big Ship - (2wks@#1)

03 - 02 - (14) Demarco - ' True Friend ' - Fresh Ear - (2wks@#1)

04 - 03 - (15) Mavado - 'Hope & Pray' - Chrome Records - (3wks@#1)

05 - 06 - (11) Lisa Hype ft Gaza Kim - Bills' - HEAD CONCUSSION

06 - 07 - (10) Tiana ft Chi Ching Ching - Skippin Feelin - Media House Production

07 - 10 - (06) Mavado - 'She Beat Him'

08 - 09 - (09) Serani - 'Skip To Ma Luu' - Daseca

09 - 05 - (13) Vybz Kartel - Bicycle' - Chrome Records - (Peak@#4)

10 - 08 - (13) Mr. Vegas - Man A Galis' - Chrome Records-(Peak@#5)

11 - 14 - (03) Mavado - Gal Ova Gun - Armz House Production

12 - 15 - (04) Vybz Kartel - Slow Motion - Big Yard

13 - 18 - (02) Assassin - Put Yuh Hand Up In The Air - Di Genius

14 - 16 - (09) Baby Tash 'Face Book' - Yellow Moon

15 - 19 - (01) Mavado & Stacious - 'Come Into My Room' - Di Genius

The following is the fifth episode of a talk show programme titled 'INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ' co-hosted by Thaddeus "Teddy" Laidley every Wednesday at 3:30 to 4:00pm. The programme is aired on HOT 102 FM during "THE HOT MIX", with Richie B 2:00 to 5:00 PM. 'INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ' is aimed at offering insights into the music business for aspiring artistes and industry personnel.

The phrase, "and the award goes to" has began to trill our minds, and so I presume, adrenaline’s are now in overdrive as we approach the award season in the music industry; Artistes, Industry players and fans are at their P's and Q's as they anticipate the name's behind the phrase.

There are a number of award shows surrounding the music industry both locally and internationally, however, there are four main ones; The Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, The Billboard Music Awards and our locally established yet renowned, Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards, the EME's. These award ceremonies are held to celebrate the achievements and contributions of persons within the entertainment industry.

One may consider the process of selecting the nominees to be awarded, bias or unfair as such process is influenced by favoritism. In effort to change such mindset we must take in consideration how these awards are categorized and what method of selection is been undertaken. The 2008 Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME’s) will recognize the achievements of the top performers from within the recording industry between October 01, 2006 and September 30, 2007. Nominees for the EME awards are determined based on their performance on The Weekly Jamaica Music Countdown which is presented on Hot 102 FM every Friday afternoon during the Hot Mix hosted by Richie B.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Beenie Man recently went into the studio to pen a song that is lyrically aimed at the US Embassy.

Beenie Man boasted in the song that life still goes on without a US work permit or visitor’s visa.

"Dem tek weh mi visa but mi still have mi life," chanted Beenie Man in the chorus. He also reveals his secret remedy for getting back his visa, "all mi haffi do now is divorce mi wife" because his girl is a resident of America.

Reggae singer Gyptian burst onto the local music scene some five years ago with the hit song Serious Times. Since then he has made quite name for himself on the reggae music scene both locally and abroad having scored several other hits such as Mama Don’t Cry, Beautiful Lady and I Can Feel Your Pain.

Gyptian is currently enjoying much success abroad with his single titled Hold Yuh. The two years old Hold Yuh is currently blowing up crossover radio stations in the US such as HOT 97 in New York. The song which was produced by Ricky Blaze is now sitting in the number sixty nine position on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop chart. It is also number one on Billboard’s recently launched Digital Genre charts, reggae chart.

A music video was recently shot in support of Hold Yuh in Kingston, under the direction of Rick Elgood. The video is already in rotation locally and has been getting a very positive response.

"Put this pon Youtube, mi waan si this pon youtube tomorrow".

2009 Heineken Green Synergy quarter finalist DJ Shine continued his winning ways recently over the Easter weekend. Shine who has worked up an impressive resume over the past seven months, appearing at several high profile events, kept patrons on a musical high at events including Blackout, Rapids and Ink.

Blackout which was held at the Quad nightclub on April 1, saw DJ Shine working up a storm inside the Voodoo lounge with an avalanche of hip hop, dancehall and reggae tunes.

His next stop was at Rapids at Reggae Beach in Ocho Rios, where he turned up the heat with a flood of dancehall treats both current and past, which saw patrons early on the scene, dancing in wild abandonment.

David Brooks, pka Mavado, was involved in a vehicular accident on Sunday evening, in the Manor Park area of Kingston.

Mavado was travelling on his motorcycle in a convoy of other vehicles at around 5pm when a female driver decided to turn into her driveway, cutting across his lane. Mavado did what he could to take evasive action but could not avoid the collision with the oncoming car. Mavado was immediately taken to the Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston where he underwent treatment for some minor cuts and bruises. Doctors also did several X-rays which thankfully all came back as showing everything normal.

He left hospital a little sore around 8.45 Sunday night to return home and get some rest. Mavado will be a little sore for a couple of days but it could've been a lot worse. He would like to thank all the well-wishers who called, text and twitted, as well as Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Bling Dawg, Serani, Adonia, Daseca, Kip Rich, Stacious, Boom Boom, Kibaki, Miss Kitty and many other industry folk who arrived at the hospital to check that the Gully God was fine.

As our priority was to ensure Mavado had medical assistance, we are unsure ,as of now, if a report was made to the police regarding the accident and what is to become of the driver.

Mavado is expected to be up on his feet and four (4) wheels and in the vocal booth within the coming days.....

By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

Days after having his visa revoked the Alliance General Bounty Killer is now behind bars for assaulting his girlfriend Kadeen.

According to police reports on Thursday March 25, 2010 Bounty Killer's girlfriend attempted to end their three year relationship. However things got sour as the Five Star General decided that the relationship is no where near over. They eventual got into a fight after which she reported the matter to the Constant Spring Police. Bounty was later arrested and charged with Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm.

Bounty Killer was refused station bail and will know his fate on his scheduled court date (April 7, 2010) in the Half Way Tree Resident Magistrate Court.

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Erykah Badu has been charged with disorderly conduct over her nude video shoot for her latest single, "Window Seat," according to TMZ.com.

The Grammy-winning R&B singer will be mailed a citation and faces up to a $500 fine. According to the site, a Texas woman filed an indecency complaint with the Dallas Police Department; an official announcement will be made at a news conference held by the police department soon.

Source: abcnews

Razz & Biggy are a household name in Jamaica and to reggae and dancehall fans globally as some of the best selectors in the industry, and since the release of their first riddim, First Born, as well as their first single "How We Stay" they can add producers and artistes to their credentials. This dynamic duo certainly can’t be labeled or limited, there versatility and their ability to bring the vybz to any audience whether uptown, downtown, local or international is what sets them apart

First Born Riddim went in high rotation on all local stations as well as in the streets from the day it was released in March 2010. The riddim features artistes such as Tony Matterhorn, Serani, Charky Black, Bugle and Raine Seville just to name a few. To promote the riddim even further Razz & Biggy have released a new mixtape entitled "15 Minutes of Fame"! Razz & Biggy have released a variety of hot mixtapes to the streets including soca, dancehall and 90s mixes and surely "15 Minutes of Fame" does not disappoint.

By: Keona Williams

The EME Awards founder/radio personality Richard "Richie B" Burgess is now broken-hearted with the passing of his mother Mavis Burgess, who left us 12:55 PM on Saturday April 3rd to a better place. She suffered a stroke and was unable to recover. At 87years old she has left behind 10 children, with Richie being the "wash belly", along with numerous grand and great grand children.

The reggae fraternity is deeply saddened and is standing firm with our brother Richie B offering comfort at this time of need. The funeral service will be at the Buff Bay SDA Church at 11am on Sunday April 25.

Richie B is one of Jamaica’s most prominent radio personalities and trailblazers who's also known to be a family man.

Di Genius...
A Stacious
Sexiness, ladies
I wanna make love (I want you)
Di gyal say her first boyfriend
Did ah live inna dream
Sunday she wah f**k, him gone buy ice cream
No worthless man nuh deh pon di Gully team
Di gyal dem see di Gully God and start scream

Chorus:
Baby come,
Come, come into my room
Take me high, high, higher than the moon
Baby come, come, come into my room
Mi baby mi ah come
Mi ah come
Wid sittin weh fi shift yuh womb

Verse 1:
Mi gyal bend ova
Mi ah gih you from back
Mi have di key fi yuh padlock
Mi love a run ova
Yuh seh baby nuh stop
Yuh sweat till yuh weak
Yuh draw fi yuh mop
Sexy little ting
Pretty likkle pet
Come mek we go (do it)
Di two a we guh buss a sweat
I'm here to end yuh stress
And bring you sexual hapiness
We nah have no secret fi keep
Mek we confess
We rolling in the jeep (yuh fingers on my breasts)
People coulda see it (but a cudda care less)
(Dying fi get in between di sheets)
Mi baby,
Dem done know di rest

Intro

All Jamaican, believe mi, hey di girls dem

Love alone mi need, di girls dem mi want alone

Believe mi, mi nuh go inna no man zone

Di girls dem mi need dem a mi main squeeze

Every day

Chorus

Mi woman a call mi - weh yuh deh

Mi woman a call mi - weh yuh deh

Me deh a de studio - yuh too lie

Please believe me - weh yuh a do

Me a mek some music - bout wah

Bout some man a Jamaica - weh dem do

Run lef de gyal dem - eeh

And have bredren a call dem

Verse 1

But if they could see what I see they would want a beauty like she

In a no man arm me woulda neva wah be, before me play two me rather play three

Do believe me when I say I love she

Gal dem forever and I will never say he

You have free will to be what you wanna be but me rather be me Mr. B. Everyday

Upcoming reggae/dancehall artiste Taz AKA Oxygen is presently enjoying success from his latest effort Candle In The Wind which was released on Ricky G Records label.

Already Candle In The Wind is fast becoming a radio favorite and has also been added to several charts both locally and overseas. However success is no stranger to Taz as is previous hit single Rest In Peace produced by Birchill Records rocked Japan for several months.

The video for Candle In The Wind which recently got a world premiered on the popular Entertainment Report (ER) is also getting steady rotations on local cable networks such as Hype TV, RETV and MDTV.

According to Taz manager Xray, "There are a lot more songs in the pipeline and I just want the thousands of music lovers to embrace themselves for some quality music from Tazz".

OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart

I-Octane's Lose A Friend has removed Konshens' “Realest Song” from the #1 spot on the prestigious OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart.

This week two songs shared the Greatest Gainer title, NightShift by Busy Signal jumping two places up the chart from #7 to five while Rise Again (Tribute to Haiti) leaped from #10 to eight.

TW LW WOC ARTIST -- TITLE -- LABEL

01 (02) (07) I-Octane -- Lose A Friend -- Truck Back - (1wk@#1)

02 (01) (09) Konshens -- Realest Song -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil) - (2wks@#1)

03 (03) (11) Vybz Kartel -- Life Wi Living -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil) - (3wks@#1)

04 (04) (16) Busy Signal -- One More Night -- Star Player/Black Dutch - (3wks@#1)

05 (07) (03) Busy Signal -- NightShift -- STAR PLAYER/TURF MUZIK

06 (06) (06) Richie Spice -- Don't Call Me No Dog -- Sankosa

07 (05) (10) Vybrant Ears Hard -- Major Links Entertainment-(peaked@#5)

08 (10) (01) Rise Again (Tribute to Haiti) -- Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin, Etana, Alison Hinds, Kees Dieffenthaller, David Rudder, Belo, Shontelle Layne, Destra Garcia, Edwin Yearwood -- Birchill Records

09 (09) (02) Ce’Cile -- Cook Fi Yuh -- Don Carleone

10 (08) (09) Queen Ifrica Let Mi Grow - Heart A Love - (peaked@#4)

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TOP FIVE BUBBLERS

1 Richie Spice & Allison Hinds -- King & Queen -- Black Coral

2 Bar-Bee -- Feel So Good -- Rare Diamond Production

3 Spanner Banner -- Rolling Stones -- Penthouse

4 G Whizz On & On -- Cash Flow Production (Dj Neil)

5 I-Wayne & Fire Star -- Hot In The Streets -- BuzRock

The rumor of five Jamaican acts not being able to enter the US is no longer an April's 1st all-fools-day joke.

According to information reaching OutAroad.com dancehall artistes Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Mavado, Idonia and well known dancehall selector Ricky Trooper's visas are currently in the process of being cancelled by the United States Embassy located in Kingston.

The Embassy as not yet release any statement as to why their visas were revoked but OutAroad.com will definitely keep you updated on this one.

By IANS

LONDON - Pop singer Lady Gaga has been compared to Michael Jackson by producer Rodney Jerkins who worked with her on "Telephone".

"We haven't seen an artist like Gaga in a long time, we haven’t seen an artist that really has no fear. I remember Michael Jackson used to tell me he was crucified for doing 'Thriller', but he had to do what he felt was needed at that time. I’m just happy to be part of history,” contactmusic.com quoted Jerkins as saying.

"I've always wanted to leave my stamp on music, and to be able to say that I worked with Michael Jackson and now I’m working with Lady Gaga, who’ll probably go down in history as one of the best female entertainers of all time."

Source: blog.taragana

In the wake of announcing their 35th anniversary celebration tour, Third World embarked on a rigorous schedule for 2010 that has them traveling to Spain, Belgium, Poland and Australia. In typical Third World fashion, the reggae ambassadors set the tone for what fans could expect when they performed to sold-out crowds in St. Thomas and British Virgin Islands on March 26th and 27th respectively.

No strangers to the Virgin Islands, a place that is a second home to the group, the band was welcomed with open arms. And even though the band performed on the island four months earlier, media outlets requested that the band make themselves available for radio and television interviews and fans clamored to purchase tickets - a true testament of their loyal fan base.