DEBUT ALBUM “THE STRONG ONE” IN STORES TODAY

Etana’s highly anticipated VP debut The Strong One is here and critics have already begun their praises. Arguably the most prolific female vocalist in reggae today, Etana has struck a chord with the masses and is winning the hearts of the people one song at a time. She made her debut with the hit “Wrong Address” in 2006, “Roots” in 2007, “Warrior Love” in 2008, received numerous awards in her native country, rocked major stage shows and will now unveil her first studio album boasting production by reggae legends Dean Frasier, Carl James and Robert Livingston on June 17, 2008.

Jonathan Cunningham from the Broward-Palm Beach New Times says, “She's the Jamaican equivalent of an India.Arie. Her lyrics are a refreshing push against the mainstream, and the musicianship behind them is strong and original enough that her songs can't be denied.”

Popular music site Pitchfork Media chose Etana’s upcoming album as their dancehall pick of the month. “Etana has been around for a little while now, dropping fulsome and soulful voicings on a variety of riddims…. This album is worthy of such high praise at least in part because it's important to remember that syrupy love songs have as much of a place in Jamaican culture and the dance itself as conscious or badman tunes,” states Dave Stelfox.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

G Maffiah is one of Jamaica’s more talented artistes trying to make it mainstream, and indeed he has the potential to do this. This is especially evident in the Kingston 6 Reckords’ artiste single Gone.

Gone is not your typical hook laced song, but a track with substance and strong verses. G Maffiah’s lyrics and delivery demands that you listen, but not forcibly. Instead the calm poignant yet effective manner in which G Maffiah deejays the song makes you want to listen every single word. The harmony is simply smooth and catchy.

Gone is a rarely written song preaching a positive message for fathers. The lyrics are nicely constructed and are of the poetic nature many associate with the talented artiste. In the single G Maffiah deejays of his father having a strong influence on his life: “Daddy although yuh gone/ Memories live on/ Still a tek care a mom/ Yuh son a carry on/ Although it been so long/ Still rolling on/ Daddy it’s so hard living without you.”

OutAroad.com commends G Maffiah as a young artiste with positive foresight. For this, his writing skills, and his undoubtedly good delivery, OutAroad.com gives 'Gone' four out of five stars.

The sensational new book on the life of dancehall king Beenie Man has finally been scheduled for worldwide release this summer. The forthcoming biography, Who Am I? The Untold Story of Beenie Man, will treat fans of dancehall music to more than four hundred pages of intrigue, eye-opening revelations and never-before-seen colour photographs depicting the young superstar’s life.

Who Am I? The Untold Story of Beenie Man is the world’s first-ever dancehall biography, and is being published by Jamaican publishers Great House OmniMedia in time for Reggae Sumfest. Written by noted Jamaican journalist Milton Wray, the story tracks the twists and turns of Beenie Man’s dramatic life, following in great detail the reggae superstar’s rise from childhood to the Grammy Award, numerous other honours and musical firsts, including an unequalled string of chart-topping hits.

The author worked on the project for more than eleven years, documenting Beenie Man’s tabloid-rich life and career as they unfolded. After first contacting the artiste in 1994, Wray eventually took a sabbatical from Jamaican journalism to live and do research in New York City for more than a year. While in the United States, he conducted interviews and collected vast amounts of information on Beenie Man and his international impact on the music business. While writing the book in Jamaica, Wray did in-depth research by interviewing a host of persons including relatives, friends, associates, music business personnel, rivals and, of course, the girlfriends of the reggae/dancehall icon.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

This summer will be hotter than usual as Alliance member Bling Dawg has ‘Step The Game Up’ on his new mix tape of the same title.

The mix tape is already creating a buzz in the streets and is especially popular on coaster buses, taxis and with street side vendors. The underground production is also creating a wave online as downloads are available on various music websites.

‘Step The Game Up’ consist of 32 tracks including hit songs such as ‘Deadly Alliance’ that features Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Mavado and Wayne Marshall, ‘Nymphomaniac’, ‘Dem Nuh Like We’ produced by DJ Kareem, ‘Blaza’ a Don Carleon production, ‘Freestyle’ produced by SSMG, ‘Battle Field’ on the Warning Riddim produced by Shane Brown (Juxx Box), among others.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Crazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

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

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

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

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

Excerpt from song:

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

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

You can listen to Hustlin Life on the media player.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

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

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

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

Below are excerpts from the song:

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

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

You can listen to the track on the Music Player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Energy God Hits the Road on May 10 with US Club Tour

Dancehall King Elephant Man released his latest studio CD, “Let’s Get Physical,” on April 8, 2008, and it went straight to the #1 spot on the Billboard Reggae Top 10 charts. A long time in the making, the star-studded project is the first release from a new venture which joins Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records with the largest independent Jamaican music label, VP Records. “Let’s Get Physical” features the hit lead single “Five O,” on which Wyclef appears. The remix for “Five-O” is blazing a trail with rising digital sales and has caught attention at radio with an all star line up from Swizz Beats, Assassin, Yung Joc and Diddy. “Jump,” the hard-hitting, high energy second single, also features Swizz Beats. Barbados-born Rihanna appears on the steamy dance track “Throw Your Hands Up” and Elephant Man-fan Chris Brown lends his vocals to the bouncy “Feel the Steam.” Also check out “Body Talk” featuring Dominican R&B singer Kat Deluna and female rapper Jha Jha, and the hot remix for “The Way We Roll” with Busta and Shaggy. The set is executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chris Chin, Harve Pierre and Willie Daniels.

Elephant Man, dubbed The Energy God by his fans because of his high energy performances, will rock clubs around the country with his “Let’s Get Physical Club Tour” kicking off in Tampa, Fla. on May 10th and wrapping up in Virginia Beach on June 8th.

Etana, the captivating Jamaican singer/songwriter, will unleash her highly anticipated debut album, The Strong One, on June 17, 2008 on VP Records. Arguably the most prolific female vocalist in reggae today, Etana has struck a cord with the masses and is winning the hearts of the people one song at a time. She made her debut with the hit “Wrong Address” in 2006, “Roots” in 2007, “Warrior Love” in 2008, received numerous awards in her native country, rocked major stage shows and will now unveil her first studio album boasting production by reggae legends Dean Frasier, Carl James and Robert Livingston.

The Strong One contains brand new material as well as her current singles that have already impacted Jamaican radio and other international reggae charts - including her sultry new love song, “Warrior Love,” which is currently #1 on Jamaica, England, U.S. and Virgin Islands reggae charts, “Roots,” the socio-political tune that remained at the top of Jamaican charts for over 22 weeks, as well as her breakthrough anthem “Wrong Address,” “a heartbreaking acoustic reggae lament about a woman who gets rejected for a job because she comes from the wrong hood,” stated from Spin Magazine. With spirit and song, Etana celebrates life and love, mends the disheartened and spreads wisdom throughout this cohesive musical testament.

New York, NY--Morgan Heritage, one of the most influential reggae bands today, will be releasing their highly anticipated 10th album MISSION IN PROGRESS.

Renowned worldwide for their riveting live shows, Morgan's Heritage's new release captures the band bottling the power of its stage performance on disc and infusing its songs with a heavier dose of hip-hop. Produced by Morgan Heritage (with a few songs helmed by Shane Brown and Stephen McGregor son of reggae singer Freddy McGregor), MISSION IN PROGRESS lyrically finds the group continuing their quest to bolster their love for reggae music through romantic, street-wise and conscious songs built on slabs of spirituality. Musically however, MISSION IN PROGRESS is the realization of Morgan Heritage’s “ROCKAZ” concept: reggae music with an edge.

"I think this record is the most aggressive one that we've ever done both musically and personally," says vocalist/keyboardist Una Morgan. "A lot of our inner feelings from growing up in the industry and the experiences that we’ve had touring the world, specifically in Africa, are reflected here and served as the inspiration for this album.”

By Crazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Aspiring dancehall artiste Dangerous, born Lipton Russell, recently shoot the video for his fast rising single Too Bad Mind, in his home parish of St. Thomas. The single was done on the Substancial Records Label, while the video was directed by Stereo Belly, with Lukington responsible for editing it.

The track, Too Bad Mind, is a well-written and delivered single that will captivate its listener. It instantly grabs one attention, as it possesses some Rastafarian sentiments and promotes positivity. The harmony will capture you and make you want to listen the song over and over again.

Dangerous’ name may sound threatening, however, he is simply a hardcore deejay that has adopted the singjay format of delivering his ever-positive lyrical content. In the single, Dangerous openly scold bad-minded people with some of the lyrics as we have outlined below:

You don’t know me like that,
So why are you passing false judgment?
A man has to do what a man has to do to survive.

Why you want to see I go down (go down)
Why you want to see your brother drown?

Reviewed by: Tamara Richards
OutAroad.com Writer

The “Sweet Sound of Cocoa Tea” is a two (2) compact discs album with 36 of Cocoa Tea's most dynamic hits. It gives a concise synopsis of the artist prolific career; his journey to success. These songs go far beyond the human ear. Disc one (1) features his first hit singles “I lost my Sonia” (track 1) and “Rocking Dolly” (track 2) of 1983. “Informer”, “Children of the ghetto”, “Hey Bobby” and “Come Again” are on tracks 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively. It also has “Death in the Stadium” (track 7), “Tune In” (Track eight) and “Who she Love” (track 13) a joint collaboration with Home T and Shabba Ranks, it was another major hit in 1989. The Trio also voiced “Holding On” (track 14) “Pirates Anthem” (track 15) that was a mega worldwide reggae hit of the same year.

My first impression of this album was “oldies but goodies.” This album gives a diverse collection of Cocoa Tea’s greatest hit songs. It is definitely a must have for all the Cocoa Tea and reggae dancehall fans. My personal favorite “Tune In” (track number eight (8) Disc one (1)) gave high definition to one of the sickest rhythm of all time ‘Far East’. It was the title of one of his previous albums, which was released under the Greensleeves - Munich label. This song illustrates the rocking groove of the dancehall setting prior to the 21st Century.

By Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

Since Michael Rutherford gave Zumjay his studio cameo at Dynamic Studio in the early 90s, he has not looked back. This is evident in his latest effort Pree We Fah on the Crusha Rhythm produced by Maxie (Mr. X) Kerr.

There is unrelenting evidence that Zumjay has matured on the track Pree We Fah. His unique delivery and hard-hitting lyrics were testimony of this maturity. The lyrical content was well organized and the deejay’s voice synchronizes well with the top class produced rhythm.

Although Zumjay got a bit on the violent side, it was a sideline addition as the song focused primarily on independence. The line “spend we own money nah drink nuh free liquor…” talks of this independence and although someone was attacked in the line “move from out of mi face before mi use mi Hennessey wet yuh up…”, it still talked about independence when one look at the beverage being imbibed.

By: Kon-Vick
OutAroad.com Writer

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

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

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

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

INTRODUCING THE MARCH BREAK OUT ARTIST OF THE MONTH ETANA

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

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

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

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

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

Virgo Don is one of the brightest and most creative new artist in the Dancehall arena today He was born in Birmingham, England. His family migrated back to Jamaica when he was still a toddler where he lived for a little while before migrating back to England. While Virgo Don is not yet established on the local music scene this super talented deejay has been very busy performing on many events both locally and abroad.

He has performed locally on events such as Pepsi Teen Splash, Old Harbour Star Jam and Mountain Dew Stunt Fest. He has also performed abroad in countries such as the USA, the UK, France, Germany, Spain (including the Balearics), Italy, Switzerland, Gambia and Senegal. Virgo Don is totally committed to taking his career to the next level in Jamaica. He is currently hard at work in the studio putting together his debut album. So far he is very pleased with the results and will be releasing two singles very soon "Please Credit Me" and "Fi Wi Place", on his Lyrical Sultan label. Virgo Don says he is very confident that his name will soon be on the lips of every Jamaican as soon as these two tunes hit the airwaves.

Music icon Buju Banton's Inna Heights 10th Anniversary Edition is even better the second time around! The follow up to Banton's classic 'Til Shiloh album, Inna Heights, originally released in 1997, furthered the artist's exploration of roots Reggae with such spiritually enriching tunes as "Destiny," "Hills & Valleys," "Give I Strength" "Love Sponge" and "Close One Yesterday."

The digitally remastered Inna Heights 10th Anniversary Edition boasts 3 previously unreleased tracks from the time period: "Bad Boy", "Politics Time Again" and "Situations" featuring Morgan Heritage. The 2 disc deluxe package also includes a bonus DVD containing 40 minutes of rare live footage from Reggae Sumfest, circa 1996.

WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING:

"Whether crooning bible verses on 'Destiny' or rattling a cappella about social inequality ('Circumstances'), he doesn't so much vocalize as emote, radiating intensity with every syllable...This reissue features and a live-performance DVD showcasing Buju in his element: onstage in Jamaica, exhorting and electrifying." -- Blender Magazine

Kingston Jamaica: This mix tape is so good; Kingston 6 Rekords may just have to host an album-style launch for it.

G Maffiah’s mix tape is already creating a buzz in the streets of Jamaica. Released first in France and Germany by DJ Weedim from Straight Up sound, the mix tape ignited the dancehall community with G Maffiah’s sick flows and crisp quick-tongue verses.

“I got the link to DJ Weedim and Bus Eye through Bonez, that is Panther’s son, and I got together my songs, choosing tracks that represent the essence of who G Maffiah is, my autobiographical experiences, my philosophies on how to survive in a hostile environment, and how to navigate life, and the feedback has been incredible, especially on my Myspace page,” he said.

The mix tape’s success inspired Kingston 6 head honchos Akil “Akiliboy” Smith and Lorenzo “Akono” Lewis to authorize the reproduction of almost 50,000 mix tapes for distribution in Jamaica. Free!!!!! Digital download of the mix tape is also available @ www.kingston6.com

International Reggae Icon, Luciano is returning to the US for a series of concerts in the West, Midwest, and Northwest Northwest region of the US beginning March 27, 2008 and concluding May 4, 2008. Mikey General and Jahmessenjah Band will also join Luciano on this tour. Fans can expect new material from his latest album, Jah Is My Navigator, in stores today, as well as classic Luciano songs.

Luciano is undeniably an ambassador for Jah, who’s always committed to the survival of Roots Reggae. His music is timeless and edifying. His mission is to uplift humanity with inspirational messages that demand global appeal. And since the release his landmark CD in 1995, Where There Is Life, succeeded by more than 40 full-length albums that have garnered tremendous acclaim, Jah Is My Navigator, the Rastaman’s latest release on VP, is arguably the quintessential Culture album for 2008.

“If you saw me today you are never gonna forget me…my hair, my clothes, my style…I’m crazy man, I’m the Energy God…Father of the Dancehall…”

Dancehall King, Elephant Man, will release his latest studio CD, Let’s Get Physical, on April 8, 2008. Along time in the making, the star-studded project is the first release from a new venture which joins Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records with the largest independent Jamaican music label, VP Records. Let’s Get Physical features the hit lead single “Five O,” on which Wyclef appears.

The remix for “Five-O” is blazing a trail with rising digital sales and has caught attention at radio with an all star line up from Swizz Beats, Assassin, Yung Joc and Diddy. “Jump,” the hard-hitting, high energy second single, also features Swizz Beats. Barbados-born Rihanna appears on the steamy dance track “Throw Your Hands Up” and Elephant Man-fan Chris Brown lends his vocals to the bouncy “Feel the Steam.” Also check out “Body Talk” featuring Dominican R&B singer Kat Deluna and female rapper Jha Jha, and the hot remix for “The Way We Roll” with Busta and Shaggy. The set is executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chris Chin, Harve Pierre and Willie Daniels.

After launching his album No Stress Express on Saturday January 26, 2008 at the Half Moon Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Reggae Superstar Half Pint now turns his attention to promote the16 tracks album, he leaves this Wednesday for three shows in England, on February 15 , Bradford, then on the 16, Birmingham and 17 London.

The hot tracks on the album includes “Unity” featuring Jack Maness from Long Beach Dub All Star/Sublime, “Bad Boys” featuring Sizzla, “Babylon Release The Chain featuring Dollarman, ‘Mind over Matter”,” Suzie” and "Madonna”. The album will be released worldwide on March 11, 2008 and will be distributed via Universal Music Group Distribution. Ra-Umi Alkebu-lan his publicist will accompany Half Pint. Tour dates for the US and Europe have already been confirmed.