By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com has received numerous phone calls and BB messages requesting to know the truth behind the BB message that was allegedly sent out by dancehall trend setter Vybz Kartel.

The BB message describes Zj Liquid as a wanna be artiste who copied Vybz Kartel slang ('Oh'). The BB message also lashes out against Beenie Man as well for repeatedly using Vybz Kartel styles.

However, many refused to believe the BB rumor so the next step was to get in contact with the Gaza General.

"Outaroad.com. Are u serious? how Kartel fi dis Beenie Man? People believe what they want and quite frankly, separate and apart from my gaza fans whom I love dearly, I couldn't care less what people think. Gaza me name. Beenie say gaza and liquid say music. A love inna dancehall so naysayers know what to do."

Apart from the rumor OutAroad.com gets to understand that Vybz Kartel's re-make of the Beatle's 1970 Hit classic Let It Be is one the many featured songs today on the Homepage of iTunes Music Store (US).

Popular Zip jock ZJ Liquid is officially back the AIR after he was placed on suspension for playing unedited version a song.

Even though he was suspended for similar offenses ZJ Liquid managed to win his case after the matter was carefully investigated by the Broadcasting Commission and Zip 103 family.

by MTV News

Kanye West's remix of Justin Bieber's "Runaway Love" hit the Internet yesterday, and the track -- which also features Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon The Chef -- drew a wealth of reaction.

The song lifts much its rhythm and main melody from Wu-Tang Clan' "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F*** Wit," with additional production on Bieber's vocals.

"Flipping an old Wu beat was a smart move," says Complex Deputy Editor Brendan Frederick. "It automatically gives you that nostalgic feeling, an old trick from the Bad Boy era that still works. Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F*** Wit" was always a fun record, and it translates perfectly to a light-hearted remix like this."

"Kanye is clearly a Wu-Tang fan," says Rob Markman, Deputy Editor at XXL. "Even when he was doing sped-up soul samples you could see Rza's influence in 'Ye's production. Kanye is capable of making an original beat and he was just paying homage to the Wu."

Still, the remix has its critics. Some feel that just because artists can collaborate, doesn't mean they always should.

"Reinvigorated Raekwon has obviously been a good thing for his opportunities and great for hip-hop," says SmokingSection.net's Gotty.

"However, there should be someone standing nearby reminding him of how a collabo like this one may come off as trite. Just because high profiles are involved it doesn't necessarily mean it will yield good results, especially not when your calling card has been gritty talk your whole career."

Dallas Penn, of The Internets Celebrities, thinks otherwise. "Raekwon's verses are hard and on time," he says. "The references are razor sharp. This isn't from a throwaway notebook."

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With his debut album set to be released in early October, reggae artiste Junior is very happy having finally completed a full length recording project, as many fans have been requesting an album from him since his debut in 2005.

"Yes I'm excited. The album has songs for the ladies and of course the Almighty comes first in everything so we have to make mention and praise him. We also have songs that speak about the struggles of the people in ghetto because that's where it all started, said Junior X"

The Plead My Cause lyricist also spoke of his desire to gain local dominance after being noticeable absent from the music scene for a while until last year.
"That's how (being absent) it seems but it's not the reality. I never stopped doing music, it's my life. This game is full of politics with people who want to push you around," he said.

Most dancehall artists' careers have crashed and burned on American shores. From Yellowman to Shabba Ranks to Buju Banton, some of Jamaica's most definitive vocalists couldn't break through to a larger audience due to unwise collaborations, questionable judgments and bad advice.

Busy Signal, who boasts a collab with M.I.A. on the new Major Lazer EP, is determined not to follow that path.

"I've learned from their mistakes, " the man born Reanno Gordon tells Spinner. "I try to think outside the box, beyond Jamaica. I mean, we sing gun lyrics here, and burn fire on this and burn fire on that, but that won't bring you to the level that you need to go. I've seen this over and over again with artists from Jamaica. You sing those songs locally, people go crazy, but at the end of the day that won't bring you to the wide level of exposure cause you're probably lashing out against those that would be accepting you."

Busy has managed to create huge domestic hits while pursuing hybrid rhythms and cool foreign collaborations. Nothing in his rapidly growing catalog sounds like the watered-down crossovers of years past, which saw hard-as-nails dancehall artists recording urban radio-baiting slow jams.

His new album 'D.O.B.' (which stands for "Difference of Busy" may contain covers of Phil Collins' 'One More Night' and a one-drop revision of the Commodores' 'Night Shift,' but both versions cut deep and don't feel like blatant sellouts.

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Source: Spinner.com

MODEL OF THE WEEK

By PopEater
Staff

After July's well-received joint appearance onstage in Jamaica, and an enthusiastic remark that producer Bryan-Michael Cox made in an interview with Jermaine Dupri ("Usher and the boy Chris Brown are going on tour, y'all know that, right?"), fans expected a major concert collaboration to be announced.

On Tuesday's broadcast of BET's '106th and Park,' however, Chris Brown dismissed the rumor while plugging his film 'Takers,' saying he wanted to focus on solo efforts. Many questioned the explanation, and speculated that Usher -- whose reps have issued a statement denying a tour partnership -- wants to distance himself Brown, still struggling to repair his image after his notorious 2009 arrest for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna.

But now, a source is telling the New York Post that there's a much simpler reason: money.

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles 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 - (10) Vybz Kartel ft Popcaan & Gaza Slim Clarks - CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice - (3wks@#1)

02 - 02 - (13) Mavado 'Starlight' - Di Genius

03 - 03 - (10) Richie Loop - My Cupp - Big Yard Music

04 - 04 - (13) Steven McGregor - Caan Fren Again - Di Genius

05 - 05 - (09) Mavado - House Top - Rose Gold Ent

06 - 07 - (08) Beenie Man - Under Curfew - Rose Gold Ent.

07 - 08 - (07) Elephant Man feat Bounty Killer - This Is How We Do It -- CR203Records

08 - 09 - (10) Mavado - Gal A Mad Ova -- Di Genius

09 - 06 - (13) Busy Signal Buy Me Out

10 - 11 - (05) Vybz Kartel ft Indu - 'Know Bout Mi' - Cash Flow Records

11 - 12 - (09) Ikaya - Money Ova Man - Out A Road Records

12 - 13 - (04) Vybz Kartel - Clarks Pt 2 (Clarks Again) -- Head Concussion

13 - 10 - (14) Mavado & Stacious - 'Come Into My Room' - Di Genius - (2wks@#1)

14 - 19 - (01) Gaza Slim ft Vybz Kartel - One Man -- Adidjaheim/Notnice

15 - 17 - (03) Andrew & Wada Blood - Irie -- Deewaan

by Chad Schlegel

Paris Hilton was released from a Las Vegas jail this morning after being arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession late Friday night, CNN is reporting.

According to a police spokesman, the socialite-heiress was a passenger in a vehicle that was observed trailing marijuana smoke. After searching the vehicle, police discovered an unspecified amount of what was later identified as cocaine. The driver of the vehicle, whose name was not released, was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. Hilton was released on her own recognizance.

This is Hilton’s third drug-related arrest in recent memory. In July, while attending a World Cup match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Hilton was removed from the stadium by local police and arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession. The charges were dropped. Later that month, Hilton was detained by police at an airport in Corsica, France, after she was caught with a small amount of marijuana. No charges were filed in the incident.

Attempts to reach the Las Vegas police department and Hilton’s publicist and manager were unsuccessful.

Tina Jordan contributed to this report.

Source: news-briefs.ew

Just weeks after OutAroad.com posted a story with the headline titled: Tax Authorities Seized Elephant Man's Red Convertible Benz. The tax officials went on another rampage seizing Alliance Leader Bounty Killer's Range Rover and Land Cruiser at his upper St. Andrew home earlier today.

According to information from the Tax Administration Department Mr. Rodney Pryce vehicles were seized as he owes over $15 million in unpaid taxes.

Nesbeth has returned from Calgary where he performed at the Calgary International Reggae Festival sharing stage with the likes of Beres Hammond and Kenyatta Hill and the Inner Circle Band. The artiste is beaming about his overall experience, the hospitable treatment of the promoters and the aroused reception from the large crowd in attendance of the event, made his experience “one he will not forget in a long time.”

Not often enough, positive reports of the hospitality shown to some artistes by promoters make the news. Nesbeth however, applaud the Promotional Team of the Calgary International Reggae Festival for their professionalism and hospitality. “It felt good especially after a delayed flight that had me waiting in one airport for over 5 hours and having to night over in Toronto before getting into Calgary.”

The Star of Jamaica's #1 Dancehall Film, “Shottas” Spent The Past 10 Years Mastering His Masterpiece

Miami Beach, FL - August 31st marks the big day when Spragga Benz digitally releases one of his greatest creations, “SHOTTA CULTURE” on iTunes. Some may wonder, what is ‘Shotta Culture’? So we went straight to the source for answers. Spragga Benz stated, “It is the culture that I live, the culture that I’m from. I call my album Shotta Culture because it represents freedom of expression, quality, and standing up for what you believe in.”

Spragga Benz has already created a strong buzz throughout the reggae circuit by teasing his fans with 11 high quality music videos and a full length documentary to compliment this 17 track album. Shotta Culture also features a multitude of collaborations with artists like Stephen Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Swizz Beats, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Wayne Wonder, Sizzla Kalonji, Queen Ifrica and so much more.

By Carlos Greer

Don't worry about Timbaland - he never tried to take his own life.

"I don't even know what happened, to be honest," the rapper-producer (real name: Timothy Mosley) told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show Wednesday, after reports that he tried to commit suicide surfaced online. "I don't know what people are talking about. Why would I commit suicide?"

Earlier Wednesday, news broke that Timbaland, 39, fled his house and wanted to harm himself after someone reportedly stole a $2 million watch from his collection.

"Something did happen," he told Seacrest, confirming that he was robbed. "It wasn't a watch [that was stolen]. It was something else." And, Timbaland says, he "took a drive to figure out how I'm going to handle it," while somebody close to him reportedly called the authorities, concerned about his well-being.

TO DOWNLOAD RASCO'S NO GAL FT. FLEXXX FROM ALLIANCE CLICK HERE

Rahsaan Lee (born September 4, 1989) better known by the alias/stage name Rasco was raised in Lionel Town Clarendon. His love for music started at a young age, which amped his drive to pursue a career in music and production.

Rasco attended Glenmuir High in May Pen Clarendon, where he and his friends would have clashes during lunch breaks and attract large crowds of students; this boosted his interest in entertaining large crowds of people. As music grew more and more on him Rasco would lock himself in a room for hours and produce instrumentals and "closet" music to give to the bus drivers to play on their route to school. He was greatly influenced by artists such as Bob Marley, Damion Marley, Mavado and countless others.

After his completion of high school he moved to West Palm Beach, FL where his music career was put on paused. He later realized he needed to take his music to the next level so he enrolled in the Los Angeles Recording School in Hollywood, California. There he heard the My Life riddim by Dj Frass (Producer) and wrote the song entitled Good Life. After completing the song he then contacted Dj Frass who in return liked the song and showed interest in Rasco and his music. Through the help of Dj Frass he completed the song entitled No Gyal ft Flexxx from the Alliance which launched his career to the next level. He is currently working on a few new projects with Dj Frass, Russian, and Gala P; hoping to take his music career to the ultimate level.

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Yendi Phillips, Miss Jamaica hogged the limelight instantly after the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant held in Las Vegas. This is not because she won the mammoth crown of Miss Universe 2010 rather it is because of her getting the second position at the contest.

Well, Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete has won the diamond crown and been named the world’s most beautiful and sexy woman.

Yendi Phillipps has created the history by being the first runner-up at the pageant and getting the highest ever finish by a Jamaican in Miss Universe contest.

Initially when she was roped into the final 15, it was a historic feat nonetheless then she landed on to final 10, it was a cheerful experience and finally she was placed among the top 5, it delighted the Jamaican nation.

And when Yendi Phillipps was announced the first runner-up of the Miss Universe 2010 contest, the nation simply danced to the beats by tapping the feet.
Although she was very near to win, the Jamaicans are considering it the victory as it is the first time, any Jamaican could make to the final five.

It is a fact that if for any reason, Miss Universe (Miss Mexico) cannot continue or make it as a Miss Universe during her tenure, it would obviously be Yendi Phillipps as the Miss Universe 2010 as per her replacement.

Anyway Yendi, it is undoubtedly a big success by beating the horde of world’s top most beauties in the pageant

Source: buzztab

GRAMMY ARTIST SHAGGY & INTERNATIONAL DANCE/RECORDING ARTIST BRUCK UP TEAMS UP WITH BARBADOS MUSIC AWARD WINNER, TARAH, TO RELEASE THE REMIX TO SUNGLASSES – KEEP YUH SHADES ON

Two hot forces have combined with Barbadian Music Award Winner to bring you the remix to the song - Sunglasses Keep Yuh Shades On. We are talking about Grammy Award Winning artist Shaggy, International dance/recording artist Bruck Up and the sexy and provocative artist, Tarah.

The remix to "Sunglasses - Keep Yuh Shades On" is an infectious pop, soca and dancehall fusion track, which was originally released in 2009 by Bruck Up featuring Shaggy. Tarah is now featured on the track and confidently raps over the track and adds a balance with her sultry and sexy flow.

As the world continues to embrace and become even more familiar with the sexy Jamaican artist Shaggy, they must be prepared for George "Bruck Up" Adams who is certainly no stranger to the entertainment scene. He is originally known for his dance moves - contorting his body into the most mind-blowing and visually stunning forms. He has performed with Busta Rhymes in his video - Put Your Hands Where Your Eyes Can See - and has done countless appearances with artists like Wyclef Jean and Jay Z. His work extends to the likes of Shaggy, Teddy Riley, Rockwilder, Lumidee and our own Rupee.

Christopher Martin supersedes many talents currently gracing Reggae Music. There is no comparison to his vocal ability, outstanding stage performance and his star quality presence he seamlessly aerates to the world… he is more than just an artist, he is a musical icon.

The vocal talents of Christopher Martin have been noted since his humble beginnings. Born in Back Pasture, St. Catherine on Valentines Day, 1987 to parents Cleveland and Maxine Martin, Christopher attended the Watermount All-Age School and later went on to graduate from St. Jago High School. It was during his High School years that his love for the dramatic arts and sports developed. In 2003 Christopher graduated with countless awards and accolades.

After winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition, Christopher participated in Digicel's Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single 'Love is all We Need' formed part of the promotional campaign. Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars Alumni to score a hit single on the charts in Jamaica. He instantly shot to fame and shortly after won the coveted 'Digicel Rising Stars' title in 2005, becoming one of the most sought after performers on the Jamaican musical landscape.

Singer/songwriter/producer Cezar impresses on his latest recording She Said. The sugar coated mid tempo ballad which was shipped to US and Caribbean radio for airplay consideration a week ago, reveals a mature and sincere side to Cezar's artistry.

There are four different mixes to the track. The reggae vibes mix was produced by Andrew 'Preggs' Thompson and Elton Brown for State of the Art Music. The club mix was produced by Conroy Forte and Ryan Chin for Washroom Entertainment, while the acoustic mix was expertly handled by Rohan Dwyer.

A house version was produced by DJ Josh from Bulgaria.

In a release to the media, Cezar explained the story behind the she Said. 'She Said really came out of the track itself. I received the track from a friend and producer and after listening to it for a short while, the idea for a melody popped into my head using a repetitive 'she said' line. After that I drew on conversations I had with friends or overheard about the things that women say and feel about relationships'.

by Archana Ram

Fantasia Barrino appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America today for her first interview following her Aug. 9 suicide attempt, when she overdosed on aspirin and sleeping aids. The American Idol winner bears all in the interview, confessing that "was tired of people doing [her] wrong constantly," referring to the barrage of negative press recently thrown at her personal and professional lives.

In the interview, a tearful Barrino admits that she suffers from trust issues and loneliness, and goes on to discuss the toll the alleged affair she had with Antwaun Cook - a married North Carolina man - had on her. Check out the interview: CLICK HERE

In the vast spectrum of celebrity sit-downs, this one seems different. The singer's willingness to discuss her mistakes and personal demons is refreshing - especially when you consider other celeb sit-downs - but what do you think about the interview? Does Fantasia earn your respect? Does it make you more inclined to watch her VH1 special?

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 history. With a budding catalogue, the singer, songwriter and producer currently has three singles in rotation in the Caribbean and abroad.

Born in Kingston and raised in the parish of Clarendon, Richie Loop attended Clarendon College but has always had a love affair with music and all that it embodies. An entertainer at heart, he dabbled in dancing and acting as a child but later pursued studies in Information Technology at Excelsior Community College. Upon completion, Richie Loop worked at Gumption Recording studios as a composer. However, wanting to further his growth, he ventured to Gal A Rush Recording Studios, where he spent five months fine tuning his craft. During that time he was afforded the opportunity to work with veteran reggae artist Derrek Morgan. It was while working with Derrek Morgan that Richie Loop got his big break when he was approached and offered a contract by Robert Livingston CEO of Scikron Entertainment, also known as Big Yard Music Label.

Damian Codlin 'aka' D-Major has been obsessed by musical sounds since birth. The term D-Major, comes from the musical key of "D", which is a major scale based on the note "D" and is a key signature consisting of two sharps. D-Major was used by many classical composers, by individuals such as Mozart, as the Key is regarded as "the key of glory" and is often "represented in gold". His first endeavor in the field of music was a member of a quintet called Q-T (Quality and Togetherness), however Damian didn't choose his name because of all the accolades, but the name came shortly after his split with Q-T. It was at the practice for performance, that a member of the band, inquired what note the song was in, and a member replied "D-MAJOR", seeing that his name is Damian, he adopted the D and added Major, hence D-Major.

He cites his musical influences from icons such as: Sam Cooke, Beres Hammond, Stevie Wonder and R-Kelly, all whom have produced a passion that has driven him to pursue music as his lifestyle. This was satisfying and again his thirst drove him to want more. He recorded singles such as 'People make the world go round,' Among the angels,' 'Sunshine,' and 'Won't Separate.'

The US leg of reggae singer Tarrus Riley's latest tour continues to attract fans from across the United States. The jaunt has so far played in Connecticut, Rhode Island in New York, Virginia, Washington and New Jersey.

In a release, Riley was quite excited about the tour and spoke about the acceptance of reggae music by its ardent supporters. ‘The tour has been really exciting and the fans have been coming out in large numbers and accepting the positive reggae music that we are giving them’.

Riley's US tour follows closely on the heels of a two week jaunt in Europe.

There are four shows remaining on the US leg of Riley's tour. The tour comes to an end on August 24 at BB King in New York City.

Back home in Jamaica, Riley's latest single and video Wildfire (Protect the People) continues to bubble under several video and singles charts. It recently peaked at number three on Video Alley Top Ten Countdown.

Dancehall/Reggae artist Konshens continues to bring his music across the world as he ventures to the Asia continent into Japan. Just coming off a month long successful European tour, visiting countries such as Italy, France and Germany to name a few, Konshens now embarks on a 3 week tour in Japan with fellow recording Artist Delus and Darrio.

Konshens is no stranger to the Japanese market or charts as 2005 marked the entry of his first number 1 single in Japan titled 'Pon di corner' being one half of the duo 'Sojah' consisting of himself and his brother Delus. Following the success of 'Pon di Corner', Konshens again topped the Japanese charts with his breakthrough solo single 'Winner'; other number ones followed including the Head Concussion produced 'This Means Money' and 'Do Di Ting' feat. Darrio on the GoGo club riddim.

Konshens is again topping the Japanese charts with another hit single titled ‘out the ghetto’ produced by Gachapan records. The smooth and calm instrumental is synced with vocals and lyrics that will captivate the ears and tickle the ‘conscience’ of the listener.

Scheduled to visit cities such Osaka, Tokyo and Ibaraki to name a few, the three artist are elated about the tour and have prepared to deliver exceptional performances as they anticipate the excitement and anxiety of the Japanese fans.

(Russian)V-neck t-shirt, True re-ligion
Dats how we roll

Chorus:
(Kartel)Straight jeans and fitted
ina white t-shirt we did it
we rock dose shades to di limit
(uptown, uptown)
same so wi dweet, wi dweet ah portmoreee (OH)

(Russian) Mi gucci belt a di realest
(Kartel)Mi rosary chain ah di purestRussian 300x191 Lyrics: Vybz Kartel Ft Russian Jeans N Fitted
(Russaian)Mi G-shock watch… Timeless
(Kartel)same so wi dweet, wi dweet ah portmoreee (OH)

Verse 1 (Kartel):
In case yuh neva KNO
mi style fresh like di rose fa-di-mo
from ceiling to floor, from head to mi TOE
from mi a canerow till mi hair LOW
Gyal dem a watch WE like ah stage SHOW
And a seh teacha, how yuh stay SO?
Cool, like mi wash mi face wid di cake SOAP
Everytime mi fuk my cocky get SUCK!

(Russian)Every gyal hol on pon yuh baby
(Kartel)Every man grab on pon a lady
(Russian)Dats how we do it in uptown DAWDI
(Kartel)Ah so we do it ina Portmore PAWDI

(Kartel)Ah nuh weh wi ride or weh wi ina
Wedda bicycle, benz, or beema
(Russian)Deh girl deh seh fi tell yuh dat she love weh yuh ina

It's going to be quite the experience this weekend in Japan, as Chino, Stephen "Di Genius" and other members of the Big Ship family prepare to set the stage ablaze at the Yokohama Reggae Bash.

The concert which will kick start Chino's two week tour of Japan to promote his newly-released Japan album, Never Change, is slated to take place this Saturday, and is the annual brainchild of the Mighty Crown Sound System selectors. For this its 16th year, Chino who is currently in Japan says, "This will be the first show to kick off the Japan tour and I'm going to make my set as enjoyable as possible. This concert usually has more than 40, 000 people in attendance and my fans here have been extremely supportive so I really want to make it a great experience for them."

The support Chino refers to, is releasing his sophomore album, Never Change, a few weeks ago and having it debut at the number 7 spot then later that day the album rocketed its way to the second position on the Japan Reggae iTunes chart. After the Yokohama Reggae Bash, Chino will continue on to Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Kobe, Fukuoka and other spots in Japan. Fans can keep up with Chino and Di Genius as they make their trek across Japan at their youtube video blog, (vlog), "BigshipBlogs".

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN SHARA KIKI MON-FRI FROM 7AM-10AM STARZFM (FLORIDA)

We have heard the most magnificent voices on many commercials throughout South Florida. But only one voice stands out. Shara Davis, otherwise known as Shara KiKi, has the most defined Caribbean voice that falls into character no matter what entertainment event, role, social event, or business is being promoted over the airwaves. With multiple personalities throughout her voicing, every event has a variety of spices designed to intrigue everyone's listening senses.

Watch Da Hype Records & Recording Studio awarded Shara Kiki at Asylum- Night of Mayhem- All Inclusive Party at Jamrock Cafe on Saturday, August 7, 2010. As the host of many social events for Watch Da Hype Promotions, she didn't know what Watch Da Hype planned for her that night. Shara, surprised and in shock, greatly appreciated and accepted her award as she thanked all of the Watch Da Hype Members for such honor and recognition.

By Daniel Sperling, Entertainment Reporter

Wyclef Jean has admitted that he risks being assassinated while campaigning in the slums of Haiti to become president of the country.

The musician, who claims that he was inspired to run for office after witnessing the devastating effects of the January earthquake in his native country, confessed that he will fear for his safety when he eventually goes on the campaign trail as Haiti has a history of political violence.

However, the former Fugees star argued that his ideals and aspirations are worth endangering his life for.

"You have two choices," he explained to Contact Music. "Either sit back thinking of the danger or do something to move your country forward.

"Assassination is always a possibility but I'd rather die trying to achieve something than die doing nothing... I'm telling you right now, brother, I'm going to fight for the rights of the Haitian people so they can get their justice.

"At times, to be honest, I think, 'What am I doing?' But I can hear the voice of youth drafting me. When I'm on the ground, they say to me, 'Clef, you're our last hope.' They feel close to me because I speak their language."

Jean's controversial presidential campaign has already received criticism in the last week from Hollywood star Sean Penn and fellow Fugees member Pras Michel.

Source: Digitalspy

OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart

TW LW WOC ARTIST -- TITLE -- LABEL

01 (01) (07) I-Octane - My Life – Frass Production - (2wks@#1)

02 (02) (14) Ce’Cile -- Cook Fi Yuh -- Don Carleone - (2wks@#1)

03 (05) (06) Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -- Unconditional Love -- SOBE/Danga Zone

04 (04) (11) Gyptian Hold Yuh - VP Records - (3wks@#1)

05 (06) (04) Vybz Kartel -- Thank You Jah -- Adidjaheim / Notnice

06 (07) (04) Bugle -- Pearly Gates -- TJ Records

07 (03) (07) Sean Paul feat Keri Hilson - Hold My Hand - Fresh Ear

08 (09) (02) I-Octane Think A Little Time -- TJ Records

09 (10) (01) Junior X Gangster Life -- Revolutionary Entertainment

10 (NEW) (0) Mavado -- Nine Life

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TOP FIVE BUBBLERS

1 Stevie Face -- In The Living Years -- Bootcamp Records

2 Etana -- Free - No Doubt Records

3 Shawn Storm A My Life (incase yuh never know) Adidjaheim / Notnice

4 Nas & Jr. Gong ft Dennis Brown -- The Promised Land - Universal Republic Records

5 Tifa -- If I Could -- Ward 21

Popcaan one of the three Gaza members who reportedly attacked a Bahamian Pilot was acquitted of all charges after he pleaded not guilty...the other two Gaza members are still in police custody.

According to Bahamian news website knowyarights.com the three Jamaican reggae artists who are accused of attacking a Bahamian pilot on Monday at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) were arraigned in a magistrates’ court on Wednesday (August 18, 2010)........... The men were here in New Providence to entertain hundreds of reggae fans at a birthday bash at the Luna night club this past weekend.

But that experience ended on a sour note when the men who are members of popular reggae artist Vybz Kartel’s entourage found themselves behind bars.

Twenty-four-year-old Ainsley Morris, 22-year-old André Sutherland and 26-year-old Lenburgh McDonald all of St Catherine Jamaica appeared before Magistrate Ancella Evans-Williams in court number six to answer to the charges of causing grievous harm and damage.

The trio is accused of attacking Bahamian pilot Tameko Bannister at LPIA.

It is alleged that the men got into a “brawl” with the Spirit Airline pilot after he asked why there were women in the men’s restroom with them.

The pilot reportedly left the restroom after a member of the group started to shout obscenities at him.

The pilot reportedly told police that when he returned to use the bathroom another time one of the women who is a part of the group was hit by the bathroom door.

It was at that point Bannister said one of the group members slapped him in the face and punched in his left eye.

He said the brawl ended in the lounge of the departure terminal alarming hundreds of passengers.

READ FULL STORY knowyarights

Kim Kardashian recently let slip a secret desire to kiss Rihanna.

The reality TV star said she would love to have locked lips with the Umbrella singer.

Her pal PR guru Jonathan Cheban joked on US radio that the list of people Kim had kissed was ‘really long’.

He said: ‘I’m kidding, have you kissed Rihanna?’

She replied: ‘I wish!’

She also told Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS-FM radio show that she is ‘just friends’ with football ace Cristiano Ronaldo.

‘Uh, next question…we’re friends,’ the 29-year-old said.

Seacrest added: ‘Have you ever thought about kissing him?”

‘I’ve thought about a lot of things…none of the above!’ Kim replied.

She is now dating NFL star Miles Austin after she was linked to Ronaldo earlier in the year.

By Gil Kaufman

Eminem might lend you the crown for a week, but this summer's chart king is not ready to abdicate his throne just yet. A week after falling back to #2, Slim Shady's Recovery will be back on top of the Billboard 200 albums charts next week thanks to sales of 133,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan.

That means that not only did Em cross the 2.1 million mark in just eight weeks, but he pushes back last week's #1, Arcade Fire's The Suburbs, to #2, as the Canadian indie rockers saw a steep (66 percent) decline on sales of 52,000. Among the newcomers in the top 10 are the Camp Rock 2 soundtrack (#3, 41,000) and the latest from Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, Order of the Black (#4, 33,000); country singer Blake Shelton with All About Tonight (#6, 33,000); and college crooner Mike Posner, whose major label debut, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, lands at #8 on sales of 29,000.

The rest of the top 10: Justin Bieber, My World 2.0 (#5, 33,000); Rick Ross, Teflon Don (#7, 30,000); Kidz Bop 18 (#9, 27,000); and Avenged Sevenfold, Nightmare (#10, 27,000).

Though he fell out of the top 10 to #11, Drake's Thank Me Later racked up another 24,000 in sales, pushing the rapper to the cusp of platinum status. Lady Gaga's The Fame continues to move units (#13, 21,000) nearly two years after its release, but her The Remix album had a swift fall from the top 10, dropping from a #6 debut to #16 in week two as sales fell 58 percent to 17,000.

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OutAroad.com had to re-run this video of Beenie Man and Bounty Killer performing together as lot of Jamaicans living overseas believes it's just another publicity stunt that will help to get them back into the spotlight. However from OutAroad.com understanding this move by Bounty Killer and Beenie Man is not a publicity stunt. Beenie Man and Bounty Killer have set many trends and now they have set the perfect example. For many it's hard to believe and especially for those who are not living in Jamaica but its for real, so believe it.

ONE - ON - ONE OUTAROAD

This artiste is humble in every sense of the word and has brought to the business not only songs for us to listen and meditate but also songs that will put a smile on our faces. Coming from Arnette Gardens, he has proven that ghetto youth can make it too. Yes, your girl Shani got the scoop and with no further ado, here it is.

Setting: A mixing studio in the Arcades of Half Way Tree
Interviewer: Shanique Campbell aka Shani
Interviewee: Nesbeth

Birth name: Greg Nesbeth
Age: No mi nah disclose mi age… mi nuh ole doh.

OutAroad: What was it like for you growing up?
Nesbeth: It was very challenging. Mi a ghetto youth enuh, no lunch money everyday tings enuh, basically from nothing to something. But from mi have life mi have everything. So it's from everything mentally to things physically.

OutAroad: What's your relationship status?
Nesbeth: Well from yuh nuh married you single enuh…lol but mi committed.

OutAroad: What are some of the songs that you are most popular for?
Nesbeth: "Board house", "Guns out", "So let it be/ I love her", "Drive by"… among others

OutAroad: What has Nesbeth been up to lately?
Nesbeth: Just music times music. Always putting in the work. You never know what life will have to offer.

OutAroad: With that said, what is in the pipeline for you?
Nesbeth: The Best of the Best. I will be leaving on Wednesday for this huge festival, "Calgary International Reggae Festival" in Canada. I am one of only four Jamaicans to be performing there. With me will be Beres, Inner circle and Joseph Hill's son. I see this as not only an opportunity to represent Reggae Music but also to represent Jamaica in a positive light enuh. I still have some tours to Africa and Europe that are pending and I have a US tour to look forward to in October.

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Vybz Kartel's Clarks ft Popcaan and Gaza Slim dominate the top spot for a second week on the prestigious OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart.

Meanwhile Mavado's Starlight takes over the #2 position from Busy Signal's Buy Mi Out.

The latest song to enter the top ten and to be awarded with the Greatest Gainer title for this week is Elephant Man's This Is How We Do It ft. Bounty Killer which ascended three places up the chart from #11 to eight.

This week there are two new entries on the chart, Gaza Slim's One Man ft Vybz Kartel which makes its debut at #19 and Beenie Man's Drinking Rum & Red Bull ft. Fambo closing off the chart 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 - (09) Vybz Kartel ft Popcaan & Gaza Slim Clarks - CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice - (2wks@#1)

02 - 03 - (12) Mavado 'Starlight' - Di Genius

03 - 05 - (09) Richie Loop - My Cupp - Big Yard Music

04 - 04 - (12) Steven McGregor - Caan Fren Again - Di Genius

05 - 06 - (08) Mavado - House Top - Rose Gold Ent

06 - 02 - (12) Busy Signal Buy Me Out

07 - 08 - (07) Beenie Man - Under Curfew - Rose Gold Ent.

08 - 11 - (06) Elephant Man feat Bounty Killer - This Is How We Do It -- CR203Records

09 - 09 - (09) Mavado - Gal A Mad Ova -- Di Genius

10 - 07 - (13) Mavado & Stacious - 'Come Into My Room' - Di Genius - (2wks@#1)

11 - 12 - (04) Vybz Kartel - 'Know Bout Mi' - Cash Flow Records

12 - 13 - (08) Ikaya - Money Ova Man - Out A Road Records

13 - 10 - (12) Ricky Blaze I Feel Free – (peaked@8)

14 - 15 - (03) Vybz Kartel - Clarks Pt 2 (Clarks Again) -- Head Concussion

15 - 14 - (16) Vybz Kartel - Slow Motion - Big Yard - (3wks@#1)

Busy Signal is one of the best Dancehall artists whose versatility has made him one of the most sought after artists. Whether implementing the soulful importance of the Commodores "Night Shift" on his song of the same name, or his lyrical versatility connecting with fans young or mature such his mastery with Reggae Queen, and member of the I-Three’s, Marcia Griffiths on the song "Automatic," Busy Signal knows what buttons to push, and where.

His third album for the VP Records imprint, D.O.B, gives listeners Busy's extended versatility, and also sees the young star break new ground with a Latin audience by teaming with Elvis Crespo for the chune "Suavemente", Busy’s second release following "Sum'n Ah Gwaan" featuring Bounty Killer.

Based off of Crespo's 1998 hit record "Suavemente" Busy introduces authentic Dancehall to a new Latin audience by performing lyrics over the fast paced backdrop of trumpets, a salsa drum beat and piano proving that there is no genre of music the award winner can't add 'busy' flavor to. A recording like this has not been done by a Dancehall DJ from Jamaica in recent memory, especially with an artist of Crespo's caliber being a Grammy award winning, platinum selling artist with this single.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA - When Don Corleon Records released the Major Riddim in June of this year, the common misconception was that it was called 'Major & Minor.' In fact, the Minor Riddim is a totally separate creation that is yet to be officially released. To fans' delight, both productions will be available on iTunes later this month in the form of a double disc compilation.

"People assumed that they were the same riddim but they are definitely two different riddims," said Donovan 'Don Corleon' Bennett. "One was produced with major chords and the other with minor chords. That is how they got their names."

A "chord" is a familiar term for students of music. It describes when different notes are sounded at the same time, producing a certain harmonic quality; and "quality" is an appropriate descriptor for the tracks that appear on these sibling beats.

OutARoad: What's your real name?
Razor B: Roger Cassup

OutARoad: How old are you?
Razor B: We are as old as we feel..I feel 25

OutARoad: What got you started in the business?
Razor B: I have always had a passion for music, growing up I heard that my dad was also musically inclined..it is in my blood. I used to dj in class at St.Jago for money.
I think a few different songs have served to get my name out there, my music has touched people in different ways. My new song, Hot girls in the Ring seems to have touched old and young alike..everyone's dancing!

OutARoad: With that said, how long have you been in the business?
Razor B: I started to take Djing seriously about 3 years ago.

OutARoad: If you were not Razor B and was just Roger Cassup, what would you be doing?
Razor B: I would still be running my business, Razor B Entertainment with a greater focus on Promotions and Catering. I have owned and operated my own restaurant for over 6 years now.

Lady Gaga fans hoping to get concert tickets for her upcoming gigs will know all about the Bad Romance star's chart-topping success.

And while the Poker Face singer has been tied with fellow pop phenomenons Beyonce and Mariah Carey for the most number one songs on the Pop Songs radio airplay chart in the US, she now faces fresh competition from R&B hit-maker Rihanna.

According to Billboard.com, all four divas now have six number one singles to their name after Rihanna topped the charts with her Eminem collaboration 'Love the Way You Lie'.

Earlier this year, Beyonce and Lady Gaga tied Mariah Carey for six number one records after the success of their collaboration on 'Telephone'.

While Rihanna and Beyonce have collected their six chart toppers since 2006 and 2003, respectively, MTV noted that Lady Gaga has been the fastest to tie the record, with all of her six released between 2009 and 2010.

Lady Gaga is currently travelling around the world on her lengthy Monster Ball tour.

The show hits UK shores for the third time later this year and kicks off with a gig at Odyssey in Belfast on October 30th.

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By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Jamaica's newest female sensation Tiana who is known for the hit Single Skippin Feelin ft Chi Ching Ching along with several other fast rising singles such as Inna 2010 on the Glory Riddim, More Money on the Stage Mix Riddim and most recently No Man Cant Talk Bad Bout Mi on the Trailer Reloaded Riddim which is an answer back for Konshens' hit song Gal Dem Ah Talk Bout Mi. However since the release of her mixtape titled Sold Out the dancehall princess got over 2000 downloads in the first three days before the link got broken and had to be replaced.

The most downloads came from USA, France, Jamaica, UK, Canada, Guadeloupe, Trinidad & Tobago, Germany, Kenya with Japan closing off the top ten.

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According to Tiana, "I am happy with the results, it’s always a great feeling to know that the hard work that was put in is greatly appreciated by thousands. I would like to big up everyone who made this possible…Dj X from Cashflow who created the mixtape, D&H for the hot OMG Usher remix, Konshens, Wayne Marshal, G Whizz, Andrew & Wada Blood who all did some brilliant skits on the mixtape. And also a big thank you to youtubers such as Ruffstream, JJevafrass, Kez876, Mioke3, Fireman854, Vapalliancejop, Dagga16, SwEeTiEK22, Henryfan4ever, MszStudz, ReggaeInc, Cruz100jam02 and Dancehallzone. Last but not least my hardworking manager Carlington Wilmot.

In a few weeks fans will be treated to several new songs from Tiana one of which is titled Dat Mi Want on the hot Flirtation Riddim. This riddim also features Vybz Kartel, Wayne Marshall, Konshens, Andrew & Wada Blood and S.Bless. Another big project in the making is Pose A Di Bar for an undercover producer who goes by the name Mr. Hype.

By Avery Spofford
Source: spin

Lindsay Lohan and Snooki may be roaming free once again, but another celebrity, rapper Lil' Wayne, is still behind bars. However, that isn't stopping him from giving interviews!

The New Orleans native -- who has 93 days left on his bid at New York's Rikers Island for gun charges -- called into the Big Apple's Hot 97 radio station to chat with host Funk Master Flex about an array of topics, including how he's spending his time in jail, his pals Eminem and Drake, and his next full-length album, Carter IV.

But why call? "I don't have nothing else to do but talk to you," Weezy joked.
The rapper told Flex that he has spent his days reading letters from fans, and expressed gratitude for their support: "It's been more than amazing. I promise that I can't explain the love and support I've been getting from my fans. It's breathtaking." Weezy added that he listens to a lot of sports radio. "All I listen to all day, if I am listening to anything, is sports … I've never listened to anyone else's music but my own, and since I'm not able to do that up in here, I don't listen to anything. I don't listen to nothing but my thoughts."

OutARoad: What was your first time like?
Andrew: Yuh kno seh it was wit a older woman, mi did 14 and she was 32 at the time. Me did a play basketball and me tek a break… me go peepee and she open di door by accident. She did like me before and wen she see d ting, she jus deal wid di ting… u zimmi.

OutARoad: lol lol ye man…Where is the weirdest place that you ever had sex?
Andrew: Yuh kno seh a inna one classroom; (science lab). When everybody gone go get information, mi jus get a quickie… u zimmi

OutARoad: Wats your favourite position?
Andrew: my favourite position is lizzard Lap… I & I nuh deal wid di back shot ting… mi nuh duh nuh odda position than dah one deh… human nuh fi f**k like dog!!.

Dancehall deejay Ikaya is on a musical high following her commendable performances at a number of events, most recent of which was at St Mary Mi Come From, the cultural show staged by acclaimed fireman King Shango, aka Capleton.

In recognition of her growing popularity within the dancehall, Ikaya was no starlight act, instead she performed at 3 am, right after big gun Macka Diamond. Conscious of the fact that several artistes were waiting in the wings, Ikaya did a medley of her tunes and upped the excitement ante when she gave the cameraman a little "something to remember". She appropriately closed her set with the single, Better Whine.

Ikaya, prior to this, had strutted her stuff and rocked the stage at Guinness Summer Eclipse at The Jungle night club in Negril, Jamaica the previous weekend. The only female on the line-up, Ikaya represented well for the ladies and held nothing back as she gave a crowd-pleasing performance to a packed house.

Reggae's fastest rising cultural artiste, Byiome 'I-Octane' Muir, is poised to take his career to another level. The artiste boldly staked his claim on Dancehall Night at the recent Reggae Sumfest with a memorable performance and has consistently followed through since, entertaining his fans and silencing all detractors.

Quite in demand leading up to and during the Independence season, the reggae act -- who has been chosen by telecoms giant, Digicel, as one of the faces of the Next Generation -- performed at Eclipse Summer Invasion in Westmoreland, Mandela Park in St Andrew, Ocho Rios Seafood Festival, the annual Denbigh celebrations in Clarendon, the Independence show at Ken's Wildflower in Portmore and Manchester Fiesta in that parish.

The operators of Renaissance Disco would like to apologize to its many patrons, for the inconvenience experienced at its 21st anniversary party the Blackjack Edition.

The party which was well attended took place at the Palisadoes Go Kart Track in Kingston. In an apology issued to the media, Delano Thomas of Renaissance Disco explained. ‘We would like to apologize to the patrons for the wet conditions at the venue, which was caused by a high tide which flooded the venue. Because of this we had to shut down all generators to avoid electrical damage to equipment and human safety’.

Added Thomas 'We almost postponed the party at last minute but the tide started to recede and we decided to go ahead with the party. It took us some amount of time to set up the venue and to do clean up operations. This caused a delay in the opening of the gates and resulted in a long line at the entrance of the venue'.

In closing Thomas said 'We at Renaissance value our patrons and thank them for their continued support over the years. We promise to continue to deliver quality entertainment and an enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere for our loyal patrons’.

International dancehall artiste Mr. Vegas recently completed a handful of musical projects before embarking on his current tour of North America and Europe. As he continues to heat up the world stage and provide a musical escape to his many fans, Vegas has released the songs Boy Shorts, Sweet Jamaica, Can't Even Walk and Cutie.

Boy Shorts was produced by Billboard chart topping producer Rohan 'Sno Cone' Fuller.

Sweet Jamaica, a faithful ode to the country of his birth, was produced by Vegas himself. The accompanying music video was recently completed under the direction of ace music video director Jason 'Jay Will' Williams. The track is already heating up FM radio in Jamaica and is gaining momentum stateside and in parts of Europe.

Singjay Delus is currently in high spirits from the popularity of his current single "Another Gal" which has been dominating the airwaves, has one more thing to celebrate - the release of his EP "My Reality" on iTunes.

The EP which features singles, "Mek Badmind Sorry," "True Love," "Sticky A Road," and "What's Your Purpose," will be available for purchase today, August 10, 2010. The EP was released as a result of Delus' recent distribution deal with Zojak World Wide LLC.

Zojak World Wide, a leader in digital distribution of reggae music, specializes in promotion, worldwide distribution and piracy protection. Zojak World Wide maintains and secures direct agreements with internet based stores which allows the artist, producer or label to receive royalty payments from one reliable source. They deal in large and small catalogs, independent album releases, and specialized internet media and promotions. With services that include, encoding, FTP access for record labels, album art creation, digital distribution, worldwide product placement and metadata creation, some of their clientele consists of Bryan Art, Barrington Levy, Anthony B, Vybz Kartel, Konshens, Pressure, Rymshot Productions, Ce'Cile, Bunny Wailer, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Cocoa Tea, Linval Thompson, Niyorah, Perfect, Sly & Robbie, Tony Kelly, Tad's Record Inc., I Grade Records, Platinum Camp, Lustre Kings, and SOJA.

Delus is busy preparing for his two week tour in Japan with brother Konshens and promoting his single "Another Gal."

Sean Kingston is the quintessential rags-to-riches story. He burst on the pop-music scene in 2007 with the surprise success of Beautiful Girls, a single that topped the Billboard charts for three weeks, powered by its sample of Ben E. King's classic song Stand By Me.

The 20-year-old singer/songwriter has endured his share of tough times -- he was born in Miami, moved to Jamaica when he was 5, and ended up living in his car after moving back to the Magic City to pursue his dream. He hit it big, then followed up that success by co-writing Jason Derulo's massive hit Whatcha Say. Catch Kingston Thursday at the BankAtlantic Center opening for the white-hot pop sensation Justin Bieber, with whom he recorded the track Eeenie Meenie.

Kingston took the time to talk about his tour with The Miami Herald:

Q: What can we expect Thursday?

A: I have a 50-minute set, and it's one of those deep celebration sets with a lot of energy and a lot of feel-good music, hands in the air, like a rock star just partying.

Q: You were born in Miami. What are some of your favorite hangouts?

A: South Beach is always nice, and the Grove. I like to go to Boca -- Boca has a nice mall. I like to go to Muvico, the Hard Rock -- I don't gamble or nothing like that, but the clubs are pretty nice. Wherever they let me in is where I'm at.

Q: How grateful are you for your success?

A: It's just a blessing. I'm very grateful, man. It's kind of like one of those things where I've been dreaming of this all my life, and it's finally opened up, that big break when I was 17. Now it's just about keeping it up and staying relevant and continuing to make great music,

Q: Were you surprised by how big ``Beautiful Girls'' got?

A: It wasn't really that much of a surprise due to the fact that I kind of knew how great the song was. I just didn't know it would pick up that fast.

Q: With "`Whatcha Say,'' did you guys know you had a big hit?

A: Yeah, with that, definitely, because of the sample and the production and the melody and where music was right now. I knew as soon as people heard that, they'd fall in love with it.

Q: How do you choose what songs to sample?

A: I'm really about doing stuff that's never been done before. Nobody ever used the Ben E. King beat and chopped it up. Nobody ever used Led Zeppelin or those types of things, creating it and making it your own.

-- MICHAEL HAMERSLY
Source: miamiherald

ONE-ON-ONE OUTAROAD

OutAroad: What's your birth name?
Danielle: Danielle Isaacs

OutAroad: How old are you?
Danielle: 25-year-old

OutAroad: You have been away from the scene for a while; tell us why?
Danielle: I decided to withdrawn myself to give some attention to my personal life. I was too engulfed in my career; it has always been a challenge to balance both.

OutAroad: How's your personal life now? What is your status?
Danielle: I'm totally celibate. Abstaining from sex for almost a year and it feels good. There are so many other ways to have fun that we sometimes don't explore (giggles). I'm open to dating but at the same time, I'm a virgin again.

OutAroad: If you were to date a deejay who would it be and why?
Danielle: LOL Maybe I-Octane for how humble he is, Agent Sasco... his intelligence is sooo attractive and of course the bad boy from the Gully side, Mavado (cuz a rude boy dem mi like).

OutAroad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Chart

I-Octane is now the ruler of the #1 position as his hit single My Life denied Cecile's Cook Fi Yuh from being in the #1 position for a third week.

The Greatest Gainer for this week is Thank You Jah by Vybz Kartel which jumps two places up the chart from #8 to six.

The latest song to hit the top ten is Junior X's Gangster Life making its debut at #10.

TW LW WOC ARTIST -- TITLE -- LABEL
01 (02) (06) I-Octane - My Life – Frass Production

02 (01) (13) Ce'Cile -- Cook Fi Yuh -- Don Carleone - (2wks@#1)

03 (04) (06) Sean Paul feat Keri Hilson - Hold My Hand - Fresh Ear

04 (03) (10) Gyptian Hold Yuh - VP Records - (3wks@#1)

05 (06) (05) Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -- Unconditional Love -- SOBE/Danga Zone

06 (08) (03) Vybz Kartel -- Thank You Jah -- Adidjaheim / Notnice

07 (07) (03) Bugle -- Pearly Gates -- TJ Records

08 (05) (05) G Whizz Mama -- TJ Records - (peaked@#2)

09 (10) (01) I-Octane Think A Little Time -- TJ Records

10 (NEW) (0) Junior X Gangster Life -- Revolutionary Entertainment
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TOP FIVE BUBBLERS

1 Mavado -- Nine Life

2 G Whizz Tomorrow -- TJ Records

3 Tifa -- If I Could – Ward 21

4 Etana -- Free - No Doubt Records

5 Nas & Jr. Gong ft Dennis Brown -- The Promised Land - Universal Republic Records

New York, NY - Just days after being recognized as the most popular dancehall artist in North America, based on on-line searches according to data from search engine Google, GYPTIAN has been added to the Damian "Jr Gong" Marley and NAS Distant Relatives 2010 Tour beginning August 24 in Charlotte, NC.

Gyptian has been enjoying chart success with his new album, HOLD YOU, which continues to hold the #2 spot on Billboard's Reggae Albums Chart. The title track, "Hold You," has become a multi-chart hit worldwide and deemed a "2010 Summer Anthem." According to Billboard Magazine "not since Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go," has an underground reggae artist garnered as much attention in the United States as Jamaica's own Gyptian."

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Marvin Sparks speaks to Jamaican artist Popcaan for The Wrap Up about his troubled upbringing in the ‘Gangsta City,’ avoiding temptation to enter a life of crime and tells us what makes Clarks an essential purchase for the summer... and the winter!

Born Andre Sutherland in St. Thomas and raised in a rough district of Portmore in St. Catherine, Jamaica, from the age of 7, Popcaan's began as a performer at his high school concerts. He never took his music career seriously until being scouted by leading dancehall artist, Vybz Kartel to join Kartel-led group, Portmore Empire in 2007 after spotting his talent at a local party. Kartel signed the youngster to his record label, Addijaheim soon thereafter. The 22-year-old counts reggae legend Sizzla Kalonji as his biggest musical inspiration alongside Vybz Kartel. Popcaan’s appearance on Vybz Kartel’s 2010 dancehall anthem ‘Clarks’ is currently taking dance floors by storm...

The Wrap Up: Where did the name Popcaan come from?

Popcaan: Me and you can reason about that name at a different location one day [laughs], but it was from a friend who passed on.

TWU: How would you describe yourself?

Popcaan: Hot skull, fry yiy [eye], boil brainz! [laughs]. Where my families concerned, I'm a loving person, where the ladies are concerned I'm a very loving person and I'm full of hype.

TWU: What have you learnt from being around Vybz Kartel?

Popcaan: I've learnt countless things from Kartel. You see di Teacha, he is the real teacher. He's taught me loads of things outside of music too, so he's a teacher in every way.

TWU: Most people will know you from your intro on Vybz Kartel's hit song ‘Clarks’. How did your feature come about?

Popcaan: Clarks are shoes we've worn from school days. Everybody wants Clarks. For a while me and di Teacha have only worn Clarks. One day a girl saw him and said, 'Them Clarks are bad you know!' He went home, called me and said, 'Yo Poppy, you know we need to do a tune about Clarks.’ He couldn't find a better person to record the song with, because we only wear Clarks!

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Even as his mind is full of political masterminding, campaigns and love for the future of his home country (Haiti), Wyclef still had time to sit down with the legendary Barrington Levy to collaborate on this infamous song. Platinum CamP's "Murderer", in association with Zojak World Wide, featuring Wyclef, Shaggy and Snoop Dogg made history this week as it was the first ever track to be featured by iTunes on both the Hip Hop and Reggae pages simultaneously.

This track, mixed by D&H, optimizes the cross over power of reggae music and shows that it will continue to mold the music industry. Daddy Bigg$, President and CEO of Platinum CamP, endorses Wyclef's candidacy and is working to engage fans in support of free Haitian elections.

DJ Shine brought his 'A' game to Heineken Beer Vibes recently in Negril. Promoted by RAS Promotions, the event saw Shine delivering an outstanding presentation which left many bodies and feet weary after coming under attack from a catalogue of hit songs.

Kicking off his set with songs from Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, Sanchez, Ronnie Thwaites, and Wayne Wonder, Shine then upped the tempo with a delivery of hip hop treats, which took patrons on a musical escape.

Patrons could hardly contain themselves as the jam packed venue saw bumping heads and bodies swaying to the groove as Shine and his mic man Jon Jon waged and unadulterated musical assault.

Shine's early stint took the party to an elevated dimension, and paved the way for credible sets from the likes of Fire Links, ZJs Liquid and Bambino, Coppershot and Richie D.

OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

Vybz Kartel's Clarks ft Popcaan and Gaza Slim is now the new #1 song on the prestigious OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart.

While he dominates the #1 position Vybz Kartel also walks away with the Greatest Gainer title after his female anthem Know Bout Mi ascended three places up the chart from #15 to twelve.

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 - (08) Vybz Kartel ft Popcaan & Gaza Slim Clarks - CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice

02 - 01 - (11) Busy Signal Buy Me Out - (1wk@#1)

03 - 04 - (11) Mavado 'Starlight' - Di Genius

04 - 05 - (11) Steven McGregor - Caan Fren Again - Di Genius

05 - 06 - (08) Richie Loop - My Cupp - Big Yard Music

06 - 07 - (07) Mavado - House Top - Rose Gold Ent

07 - 03 - (12) Mavado & Stacious - 'Come Into My Room' - Di Genius - (2wks@#1)

08 - 09 - (06) Beenie Man - Under Curfew - Rose Gold Ent.

09 - 10 - (08) Mavado - Gal A Mad Ova -- Di Genius

10 - 08 - (11) Ricky Blaze I Feel Free – (peaked@8)

11 - 13 - (05) Elephant Man feat Bounty Killer - How We Do It -- CR203Records

12 - 15 - (04) Vybz Kartel - 'Know Bout Mi' - Cash Flow Records

13 - 14 - (07) Ikaya - Money Ova Man - Out A Road Records

14 - 12 - (15) Vybz Kartel - Slow Motion - Big Yard - (3wks@#1)

15 - 16 - (02) Vybz Kartel - Clarks Pt 2 (Clarks Again) -- Head Concussion

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Jamaican producer Jam 2 along with singer Camar "Flava Unit" Doyles have filed a lawsuit against Sobe Entertainment recording artiste Brooke Hogan in Manhattan, USA.

According Jam 2 in 2006/2007 they were approached by Brooke Hogan who requested to have them work on her sophomore album titled The Redemption. The album was however released in 2009 without them being paid or given any credit on the album's index listing.

Jam 2 became aware of the situation when he got an alert from myspace stating that a song written by Camar Flava Unit titled Come On, Come On was infringing on someone's work. However it's alleged Brooke Hogan played around with the lyrics and even changed the title of the song to Trust Me.

Jam 2 lawyer Jon Jekielek who's based in New York will be seeking the sum of $200,000 USD from the singer.

Fresh off a crowd conquering performance at Reggae Sumfest 2010, I Octane has wasted no time in heading back to the place he calls home, the studio to record yet another ode of lamentation, NO MORE.

Working once again with Dj Frass from XXX Productions with whom he found a winning combination with My Life, which has gained presence in the Top 2 of a number of respected charts, this next generation artiste has penned a rather pensive song.

ONE - ON - ONE OUTAROAD

We knew this artiste in the earlier days as Einstein, but now he has had a new approach to life and as such decided to change his name. He is now Stein. When one-on-one heard about the change, the scoop had to be done to see what was going on with this artiste and what sparked the change.

Setting: Remember that tree at utech, yup we still there
Interviewer: Shanique Campbell aka Shani
Interviewee: Stein

OutAroad: What is your real name?
Stein: Jermaine Shaw

OutAroad: How old are you Jermaine?
Stein: 24

OutAroad: How long have you been in the music industry?
Stein: 6 years now

OutAroad: Really? What are some of the songs that you are most known for?
Stein: "Rise the Machine", "Rifle dem", "Tek weh", "Get Gyal Easy", "Bad Man Nuh War Ova Gyal" among others.

OutAroad: Weh you say… you profile large! Lol Do you think that Gangsta songs have a negative impact on Jamaica?
Stein: No enuh, mi nuh think so

OutAroad: What kind of impact do you think your songs have on Jamaica?
Stein: My songs are self-defense as well as gangsta. So I know they don’t have a negative impact, at least no more negative than the system. If you are gonna call my songs negative then a whole odda stuff ago negative.

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley's latest tour which began its trek more than a week ago is already making inroads. According to Riley, a large number of fans and supporters of reggae music have been coming out in impressive numbers to quench their musical thirsts.

"The tour has been going really great so far, I can't complain. The vibes really nice and it’s just pure clean vibes", an excited Riley stated on the weekend.

The five week jaunt which will include stops stateside and several European countries, has so far snaked its way in California (Berkley, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz), the Garance Reggae Festival in France, Reggae Jam Fest in Germany, and in the UK.

Commenting on his performance at the recently held Hollywood Bowl in the US where he shared stage with the iconic Jimmy Cliff and riddim twins Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Riley said "It was a great experience and I enjoyed every minute of it. Just to be on the same stage with legends like Jimmy Cliff and Sly and Robbie is awesome".

Riley's next stateside appearance will be at the New Jersey Reggae Fest on Sunday August 15.