outaroad.comtag:www.outaroad.com,2009://12009-11-20T19:59:24ZMovable Type 3.35Gully & Gaza Peace?tag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22972009-11-20T19:25:36Z2009-11-20T19:59:24Z For the past few years, the music and fans have been separated by the Gully & Gaza feud, which got more heated when Vybz Kartel and Mavado faced off at the world's greatest one night reggae/dancehall show on earth...outAroad
For the past few years, the music and fans have been separated by the Gully & Gaza feud, which got more heated when Vybz Kartel and Mavado faced off at the world's greatest one night reggae/dancehall show on earth Sting.
However, the heated feud might died before the end of 2009 as Mavado's manager Julian Jones Griffith told the Jamaican Star that the singer wants to publicly invite Vybz Kartel to his December 5th birthday party, at which they will shake hands for the betterment of the music.
This will be the second peace treaty if Vybz Kartel agrees. The first calling took place in March 2007 when DCP Mark Shields advised both deejays that the feud within the music industry is senseless. Will this be the end of the feud?
Vybz Kartel Will Be At Usain Bolt's PartyOutAroad.com made several attempts to get in touch with Vybz Kartel but was unsuccessful. But according to a source from the Portmore Empire the Teacha will not be able to attend Mavado's Birthday Party as he's contracted to be at Usain Bolt's SuperParty in St Ann, which is on the same night of Mavado's Birthday Bash.
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Sanchez For Negril One Love Reggae Concert Winter Seriestag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22952009-11-20T17:44:32Z2009-11-20T17:50:10ZWorld renowned reggae artist Sanchez is by far one of Jamaica's best singers. He is widely known for his long list of reggae ballads and reggae gospel songs. His musical repertoire spans over two decades of hits. Every true reggae...outAroad
World renowned reggae artist Sanchez is by far one of Jamaica's best singers. He is widely known for his long list of reggae ballads and reggae gospel songs. His musical repertoire spans over two decades of hits. Every true reggae fan knows that a Sanchez concert is always a great event. Sanchez will be the headliner for the second show in the One Love Reggae Concert winter series at the Negril Escape Resort, which is located along the One Love Drive (Westend Road) on Tuesday November 24th.
It is expected that Sanchez will deliver his usual trademark, spine chilling performance when he hits the stage at the Negril Escape Resort. He should have no worries pleasing his audience especially the ladies with songs such as Forever, Missing You, Here I am, Never Dis Man, Lonely, One In A Million and Amazing Grace.
The opening acts for this event are Westside Konnection Records recording artists Timmi Burrell, Rexxx and Nique. Also on the bill is Justice Merchant.
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Admission is US$20 for tickets and US$25 at the gate. Tickets are available at Negril Escape resort, the Jungle Night Club and Sue’s Easy Rock Café. Gates open at 7 PM and show time is 8PM. The sponsors of the One Love Reggae winter series are The Jungle Night Club, Negril Scuba Center, Tori-Shae’s Productions, VYBZ FM 96.3 FM, LYNKZ FM 96, Western Pressure Cleaners, Island Multi Media Solutions Ltd. and Wow Negril.
Magnum '10 Long 10 Strong - Blazingtag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22962009-11-20T17:43:32Z2009-11-20T18:19:05ZOn Saturday night, persons in Cambridge, St. James got the early Christmas gift they rightfully deserve. The Magnum '10 Long 10 Strong' free anniversary concert series kicked off in the community and it was nothing short of spectacular. Patrons can...outAroad
On Saturday night, persons in Cambridge, St. James got the early Christmas gift they rightfully deserve.
The Magnum '10 Long 10 Strong' free anniversary concert series kicked off in the community and it was nothing short of spectacular. Patrons can attest to the fact that too often do they attend shows and there are slight lulls in segments, this time, not so. The show kicked off at exactly 10 pm and Cutty and Marc Chin of Coppershot had the crowd rocking to the sounds of Dancehall songs of yester-year and in no time it was almost impossible to exit the tightly-packed venue.
But music wasn't all Coppershot offered. Comedians in their own right, they invited male patrons to dance to current Dancehall selections. Eagerly, three old men dashed onto the stage. "Sen' on a mix," Cutty told Marc.
Immediately all three men broke out into their best dance-moves. The eldest man on stage, did something that can only be described as 'the earthquake'...a really intense one. As the man shook, glided and did the 'robot' dance across the stage to the sounds of Vybz Kartel and more, he was soon declared the winner by the crowd. However, before he collected his Magnum gift basket and exited the stage, he asked to thrill the crowd one more time; this time with a different song selection. "Mi want one ah my kindah song dem so mi can do one nex' dance," he shouted to Cutty and Marc.
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"Alright," said Cutty as he ushered the man (who now walked while doing the earthquake) off-stage, "we soon call yuh back pon stage."
Other highlights of the night were: Ity and Fancy Cat's comedy segment; a lap-dance the Magnum girls gave a lucky male fan on stage; the Dance Xpressions' well-choreographed dance; the fashion showcased by fashion designer, Biggy; Magnum Stone Love's set and of course the performances by Konshens and Lady Saw.
When Ity and Fancy Cat took the stage, they immediately got to work asking the 'ugliest men and women' in the audience to get on stage. Oddly, persons were clamoring to do so. As they stood before the crowd, Ity and Fancy paired them off, saying they were couples for the night. Then came the twist. They were asked to sing for each other.
Etana and Albarosie's Blessings, was the song selection chosen. As the three "couples" looked into each others eyes and sang, one man had the crowd cheering and laughing -- for the wrong reasons.
"When a man love a woman and a woman love a man a Jah-Jah blessings and ehuhh uuughh eeehuuhyeaah eeeh," he sang; the crowd erupted with laughter. Another "couple" : a short rasta man and a much taller woman with a blond and brown wig walked away the winners.
Soon after, the Magnum girls and Miss Kitty made their way on stage. Some minutes after, Miss Kitty asked for a male patron to get on stage. The patron, Dwayne, who said he came with his girlfriend, was asked to "just sit and enjoy the ride. Nuh touch nutten. Nuh touch none ah dem. Jus' siddung and enjoy," Miss Kitty demanded.
As Jeremih's Birthday Sex played, the girls took turns dancing and stripping Dwayne. As they grinded into his groin caressed his chest and did flips unto his crotch his eyes bulged, and he heavily gulped his Magnum. When it was finally time for him to leave the stage, a half-naked Dwayne slowly limped away.
"Yuh alright?" Miss Kitty asked, "smaddy watch him. Mi see summen a bulge. Mi nuh want him stick up and puncture nobody when him a walk."
Next up were the Magnum Stone Love selectors, who were also a hit with the fans. Their steamy set, ushered new Dancehall/Reggae sensation, Konshens on stage.
There, he reeled off a significant amount of hits, including, Winner, Good Girl Gone Bad, Pretty Devil, This Means Money and others. The crowd, sang, danced and cheered to every selection.
When Lady Saw entered the stage to the sound of a speeding bike, and a live video was shown of her backstage, the crowd roared. By this time, the crowd spanned the entire venue, filled the street, so much so persons were seen on the upstairs of business porches and on a road directly across from a ditch.
Aptly called 'the Mumma of the Dancehall', she ignited the stage with past and current hits including Beg Yuh, Jealous, Chat To Mi Back, I've Got Your Man, Walk Out and a canon of other songs. She then launched into a well-known early 90s favourite, Backshot. She then declared to the men she called on stage to dance with the Magnum girls, "Spank it! Spank that ass!"
To which one man fumbled for a milli-second and spanked his own.
The show ended at 2 a.m. with a series of counteractions between Coppershot and Magnum Stone Love crews. Needless to say, patrons had a blast.
This Saturday Night, the Magnum Tonic Wine '10 Long 10 Strong' free concert series travels to May Pen, Clarendon, and the night’s lineup will feature Lady Saw, Chino, Sunshine, Boom Boom, Pink Panther, Dance Xpressionz, The Magnum Girls, Pretty Boy Floyd and more.]]>
Richie Spice Says Don't Call Me No Dogtag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22942009-11-19T23:27:43Z2009-11-20T19:41:51Z Bonner Cornerstone Music recording artist Richie Spice has been receiving a lot of attention with his controversial new single titled Don't Call Me No Dog on the Sankofa label. In this song, Richie Spice hits out against the popular...outAroadBonner Cornerstone Music recording artist Richie Spice has been receiving a lot of attention with his controversial new single titled Don't Call Me No Dog on the Sankofa label. In this song, Richie Spice hits out against the popular street slang "dog", which many youths use as a form of greeting among their peers. In this song, he sings a catchy punch line over the groovy Ital Jockey one-drop rhythm that goes like this:
Don't style mi as dog,
Dog a sittin weh mess up people yard,
Dog a sittin easily tek poison,
Don't style mi as dog.
Since its release a few weeks ago, Don't Call Me No Dog has been heating up the local airwaves on top radio stations such as IRIE FM, ZIP FM, FAME FM and HITZ 92 FM. It is also receiving strong support from dancehall selectors island-wide.
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Richie Spice replied; "A man should never compare himself to a dog or call himself a dog". "To call one's self a dog is to lower one's self esteem and self worth". "No disrespect to dogs and dog lovers but a man and a dog are clearly two different beings". "So I don't feel good to hear my brothers calling themselves dogs". "As a reggae artist it is my job to uplift the youths and teach them right from wrong, that's why I do this song".
Richie Spice is also doing well with other songs such as his most recent number one hit Street Life, which is still inside the top ten of most reggae charts worldwide. He is also moving up the charts with another single titled King and Queen, which was done in tandem with Bajan soca queen Allison Hinds. King & Queen is currently number eleven on the RTV reggae chart and number twenty five on the Jamaica Music countdown reggae chart. It's accompanying music video has also registered on local music video charts such CVM TV's Hit list reggae chart where it peaked at number one a few weeks ago, Suzie Q’s Video Alley reggae top ten show which is aired on TVJ, RETV's MVP chart and the Fi Wi Choice top ten chart which also airs on TVJ.
Richie Spice is currently preparing for the Australian leg of his Universal Struggles tour during the Australian summer months of November and December. The tour begins at the end of November and will see him performing in cities such as Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Byron Bay.]]>
Alize Levy - Reggae Royaltytag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22922009-11-19T14:42:19Z2009-11-19T23:48:03ZPlatinum Camp Productions, Inc. (PcP) presents to the world, Reggae Royalty and the hot new R&B/dancehall voice from London, Alizé Levy. Alizé, daughter of the legendary reggae artist Barrington Levy, is no stranger to the music world. Alizé gives credit...outAroadPlatinum Camp Productions, Inc. (PcP) presents to the world, Reggae Royalty and the hot new R&B/dancehall voice from London, Alizé Levy. Alizé, daughter of the legendary reggae artist Barrington Levy, is no stranger to the music world.
Alizé gives credit to her father for giving her a solid musical foundation and, of course, bestowing upon her a wonderful vocal sound. She began writing songs when she was just age six and hasn’t been able to stop writing lyrics ever since. Alizé writes meaningful songs about the struggles of everyday life and mixes it with key themes relevant to her generation.
She has had the opportunity to perform with her father to crowds of tens of thousands of fans, an experience that has only fueled the musical fire inside of her. She is poised to make a step out on her own to begin an exciting career and has solicited the support of PcP to do it. Alizé will soon release her new single "He Doesn't Know my Name" and is currently in the studio working on new tracks for her debut album. For more information or booking opportunities, contact PcP at platinumcamp@gmail.com or 917-720-CAMP.
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Gyptian releases another statementtag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22932009-11-19T14:40:19Z2009-11-19T16:14:23Z"Lately there have been some nasty rumors and allegations by so called anonymous sources that I have been a no show at event that I was paid for. These are flat out lies. There are also promoters calling me now...outAroad
"Lately there have been some nasty rumors and allegations by so called anonymous sources that I have been a no show at event that I was paid for. These are flat out lies.
There are also promoters calling me now after they have allegedly paid money to Mr. Imran "Fire Peter" Passard, saying that they booked events with me. If Mr. Ivor Ruddock at Jus1 Productions did not book the show, then I was not booked.
For some reason these promoters only contacted my company after they allegedly paid monies to Mr. Imran "Fire Peter" Passard.
I can't find or get in contact with Mr. Imran "Fire Peter" Passard, but some of these same promoters are now calling me while I am on tour saying they got my number from Mr. Imran "Fire Peter" Passard but refusing to give me his number, Yet they are still trying to book shows through Mr. Passard, this I don't understand.
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West Coast and I have not had a chance to complete my consultation with my attorney as to whether I should be pursuing criminal or civil action against Mr. Imran "Fire Peter" Passard.
Mr. Imran "Fire Peter" Passard has issued a statement to the effect that it was a miscommunication or something to that effect with the disgruntled promoters and he will resolve the issue with them. A part of it reads:
("A lot has been said about this situation by a lot of people, some factual, but most not… There has not been, nor has there ever been any attempt or intent of fraud, in regards to this tour that was booked by me, Imran "Peter" Passard on behalf of Wendel "Gyptian" Edwards / Jus 1 Productions, but rather a misunderstanding and or miscommunication of details. Contrary to released statements")
To the promoters who felt they were defrauded or had a miscommunication or misunderstanding with Mr. Imran "Fire Peter" Passard, I encourage you to seek him out and try to resolve your issues or seek redress in civil or criminal court.
Music is my life and my occupation and I would never seek to shortchange my fans for a quick buck, it would be like killing the goose that laid the golden egg. I am therefore upset that anyone would mess with my love and livelihood. Please know that I would not jeopardize my career and disappoint my fans that I have worked so hard to attract, please and maintain over the years.
To all my fans, I humbly apologize for any misinformation or false rumors that may have given you reason to doubt my love for you but know that GYPTIAN will always strive to keep giving you great music and even better shows.]]>
Lisa Hype Got Caught - I did it, so what?tag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22902009-11-18T18:18:20Z2009-11-19T16:12:09ZThe latest drama to hit the dancehall circuit is a photo of Portmore Empire first lady Lisa Hype giving a "blowjob" to a male who many are speculating that it's someone from the Gaza. However, up to late this morning...outAroad
The latest drama to hit the dancehall circuit is a photo of Portmore Empire first lady Lisa Hype giving a "blowjob" to a male who many are speculating that it's someone from the Gaza.
However, up to late this morning when OutAroad.com got the photo it took us quite awhile to believe that it was actually Lisa Hype giving sexual favors to the upset sex, until we received a statement from Lisa Hype.
You Can Read Her Statement BelowFirst, I would like to say that there is no excuse for a picture of that nature to be a part of the public domain. I admit that the picture is real, but it captures a personal act done in the privacy of my bedroom. I don't know how that got leaked to the media and condemn anyone who would stoop to such a low.
However, I understand that I am a public person, and when I say or do something, either articulated and thought out, it carries weight in the public arena. As a result, I must assume personal responsibility for my actions. I would like to apologise specifically to all my female fans who might be disappointed to see me in this light. However, I don't apologise for the act itself because it was done with a man that I truly and deeply love and respect, and it was done in the privacy of my bedroom. I did it, so what?
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Spanner Banner Moving Up The Charts With Rolling Stonestag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22912009-11-18T18:17:20Z2009-11-18T18:42:22ZBonner Cornerstone Music recording artist Spanner Banner is currently enjoying a wave of success with his single titled Rolling Stones. He is currently moving up the local reggae singles charts with this single, which is sitting in the number eight...outAroadBonner Cornerstone Music recording artist Spanner Banner is currently enjoying a wave of success with his single titled Rolling Stones. He is currently moving up the local reggae singles charts with this single, which is sitting in the number eight position on the RETV top twenty reggae chart and number eighteen on the Jamaica Music Countdown top twenty reggae chart.
The music video for Rollin Stones is also doing very well it is currently holding down the number one position on Suzie Q's Video Alley Top Ten Chart Show on TVJ, it also topped the CVM's Hit List reggae chart a few weeks ago and peaked at number three on the Fi Wi Choice Top Ten Show which is also aired on TVJ.
Spanner Banner is booked for several events that will take place during the upcoming festive season such as The Bonner Brothers In Concert (Culture In The City), West Kingston Jamboree, GT Taylor's Christmas Reggae Extravaganza, Dancehall Jam Jam and Sting.
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Beenie Man's Manager Denied That Beenie Apologise For His Homophobic Lyricstag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22892009-11-17T22:30:18Z2009-11-18T18:58:56ZDancehall artiste Beenie Man who's been facing a tough battle with Gay Rights over the past few weeks was quoted in an interview with international Entertainment News website 3news.co which stated that he apologised for his homophobic lyrics. The article...outAroad
Dancehall artiste Beenie Man who's been facing a tough battle with Gay Rights over the past few weeks was quoted in an interview with international Entertainment News website 3news.co which stated that he apologised for his homophobic lyrics. The article was written by Dan Satherley.
However according to Beenie Man's Manager Blue the story was fabricated, as he has no clue of Beenie Man doing any interview with Dan Satherley of 3news.co.
Below are a few quotes that OutAroad.com took from the Dan Satherley article with the headline:
Dropped Big Day Out musician Beenie Man apologises"When I wrote the lyrics boys were raped and murdered often - even recently a nine-year-old went to buy cigarettes for a man, came back and was raped and murdered. The act of sodomy was my concern when I wrote the song."In the past I offended others with offensive lyrics, I apologised then and now, I never took back my word. Our world is an interesting place filled with variety and we all have to respect others no matter what race, choices, culture or lifestyle. I am not a supporter of hatred and never was."
He concludes the email with a message for New Zealand and Australia: "Australia and New Zealand, please know that I am sincere and right now I am proposing peace, one world.... One Love regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation and nationality."]]>
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Dropped Big Day Out musician Beenie Man apologisestag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22882009-11-17T17:30:52Z2009-11-17T22:37:11ZBy Dan Satherley 3news.co Writer Reggae musician Beenie Man apologised today for homophobic lyrics he says have been "misunderstood". The controversial Jamaican superstar was booked to play at next year's Big Day Out music festival before outrage from gay rights...outAroad
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3news.co Writer
Reggae musician Beenie Man apologised today for homophobic lyrics he says have been "misunderstood".
The controversial Jamaican superstar was booked to play at next year's Big Day Out music festival before outrage from gay rights groups forced organisers to drop him from the line up.
In an email sent out today, Beenie Man, aka Moses Davis, said the offending lyrics - where he called for the murder of homosexuals - were written "at a point in my life when I younger and was seeing a lot of exploitation of poor and defenceless young boys in the garrison - where I too was born - by rich men. When I wrote the lyrics boys were raped and murdered often - even recently a nine-year-old went to buy cigarettes for a man, came back and was raped and murdered. The act of sodomy was my concern when I wrote the song."I realise that those men were not gays, but were predators or paedophiles, which is not a common word in my dialect - hence the perception when generalising. I am older and realised the difference after," he wrote.
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Beenie Man says he has repeatedly apologised for the lyrics overseas, and was "heartbroken" upon hearing his appearance in New Zealand had generated such opposition.
"In the past I offended others with offensive lyrics, I apologised then and now, I never took back my word. Our world is an interesting place filled with variety and we all have to respect others no matter what race, choices, culture or lifestyle. I am not a supporter of hatred and never was."
He concludes the email with a message for New Zealand and Australia: "Australia and New Zealand, please know that I am sincere and right now I am proposing peace, one world.... One Love regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation and nationality."Source:3news.co]]>
It is Still Holiday #1 For Ding Dong & Chevaughntag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22862009-11-17T16:22:51Z2009-11-17T17:17:41ZOutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart Ding Dong ft. singing sensation Chevaughn are still rocking the #1 spot on the OutAroad.com Prestigious Top 20 Hot Singles Chart with the people's party anthem Holiday. Meanwhile the Gully Gad Mavado is fighting...outAroad
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Ding Dong ft. singing sensation Chevaughn are still rocking the #1 spot on the OutAroad.com Prestigious Top 20 Hot Singles Chart with the people's party anthem Holiday. Meanwhile the Gully Gad Mavado is fighting to take over the #1 spot from Ding & Chevaughn, jumping two places up the chart from #4 to two.
The President of Gaza Vybz Kartel with Love Dem, which leaped from #8 to four, captured this week's Greatest Gainer title.
'Ever Clean' by Beenie Man is the only new addition to the top ten occupying the #10 spot.
The three latest songs to enter the chart this week are Mr. Vegas with Man A Galis' making its debut at #20 -- Vybz Kartel's Bicycle' at #19 while Chino makes his debut at #17 with Woman Pon Yuh Head.
TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on ChartTW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label
01 - 01 - (05) Ding Dong - 'Holiday' - Notice Production - (2wks@#1)
02 - 04 - (07) Mavado - (House Cleaning) 'Must Be Dreaming' - Heart A Love
03 - 02 - (12) Mavado 'Mockingbird' (Mi Money Nuff – Firelinks - (2wks@#1)
04 - 08 - (06) Vybz Kartel - 'Love Dem' - Heart A Love
05 - 03 - (10) Vybz Kartel - 'Virginity' - HEAD CONCUSSION - (Peak@#2)
06 - 07 - (12) Vybz Kartel 'With Out My Own' - Dj Smurf Music
07 - 05 - (14) Mavado - Neva Believe Yuh' - Daseca Production - (2wks@#1)
08 - 06 - (18) Vybz Kartel - 'Swear To Jah' - Lee-Milla - (1wk@#1)
09 - 09 - (17) G-Whizz - 'Life' - TJ Records - (3wks@#1)
10 - 11 - (08) Beenie Man - 'Ever Clean' - Young Blood
11 - 12 - (03) Mavado - 'Hope & Pray' - Chrome Records
12 - 13 - (06) Sean Paul 'So Fine' - VP Records/Atlantic
13 - 10 - (16) Chino - From Mawning - Big Ship - (Peak@#6)
14 - 15 - (04) Tiana - I Wont - Media House Production
15 - 17 - (02) Demarco - ' True Friend ' - Fresh Ear
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17 - 14 - (16) Macka Diamond & Unicorn - 'Think Bout Mi' - Notice - (1wk@#1)
18 - NEW - (01) Chino - Woman Pon Yuh Head - Big Ship
19 - NEW - (01) Vybz Kartel - Bicycle' - Chrome Records
20 - NEW - (01) Mr. Vegas - Man A Galis' - Chrome Records
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Five shots from Beyonce & Lady GaGa's 'Video Phone'tag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22872009-11-17T16:21:51Z2009-11-17T17:20:00Zby Ryan Brockington Hey ladies, dance and shake it for me before pulling the trigger on my laser while I ogle you with my camera face and make you dance on a chair. Do it, Beyonce and Lady GaGa say...outAroad
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Hey ladies, dance and shake it for me before pulling the trigger on my laser while I ogle you with my camera face and make you dance on a chair. Do it, Beyonce and Lady GaGa say so.
In a massive attempt to bring hype and shock, Beyonce has released her video for "Video Phone" featuring eight new looks (one of which is a major Rihanna rip-off) and glorified back-up dancer Lady GaGa.
I will admit the video is pretty to look at, and Lady GaGa holds her own next to a major capital D Diva, but the womanizing undertones and dance for your dinner chair routine have my tummy feeling icky. Check out four more of my favorite stills and watch the entire mess below. Is it me or does Beyonce look a lot like Kimora Lee?
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Promoter Changes Course - Beenie Man pulled from Big Day Outtag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22842009-11-16T16:40:18Z2009-11-17T17:49:52ZBig Day Out organisers have backtracked and pulled controversial Jamaican performer Beenie Man out of next year's event. Gay rights groups expressed outrage at the invitation to the January event in Auckland for Beenie Man, whose lyrics included "I'm dreaming...outAroadBig Day Out organisers have backtracked and pulled controversial Jamaican performer Beenie Man out of next year's event.
Gay rights groups expressed outrage at the invitation to the January event in Auckland for Beenie Man, whose lyrics included "I'm dreaming of a new Jamaica, come to execute all the gays".
The Big Day Out website today said Beenie Man had renounced those sentiments, had signed the Reggae Compassionate Act in 2007 and had promised stick to "peaceful and humanistic values" at Big Day Out.
However, it said "the depth of feeling and hurt amongst these groups has convinced us that for us to proceed with his Big Day Out appearances was, and would continue to be, divisive amongst our audience members and would mar the enjoyment of the event for many".
A Facebook group had been started this week to protest Beenie Man's participation and boasted more than 900 members as of Thursday.
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Janet Jackson Blames Dr. Conrad Murray for Michael's Deathtag:www.outaroad.com,2009://1.22832009-11-16T16:27:51Z2009-11-16T16:37:54ZSpeaking out five months after Michael Jackson's death, Janet Jackson placed blame on Dr. Conrad Murray, saying the doctor should no longer be allowed to practice medicine. "He was the one that was administering," she told ABC's Robin Roberts. "I...outAroad
Speaking out five months after Michael Jackson's death, Janet Jackson placed blame on Dr. Conrad Murray, saying the doctor should no longer be allowed to practice medicine.
"He was the one that was administering," she told ABC's Robin Roberts. "I think he is responsible."Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, remains the focus of a manslaughter investigation into the pop star's death. Murray has admitted to administering the anesthetic propofol, but has denied giving Michael anything that should have killed him.
Jackson, who has walled herself in silence, fiercely guarding her private thoughts about the death of her beloved brother, Michael, opened up to Roberts in an exclusive interview that will air, Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 p.m. ET.
"It's been a tough year," she said. "You have your days where it's just really -- it's hard to believe. And a day doesn't go by that I don't think about him."Jackson recounted the details of the morning of June 25, before she learned that Michael had collapsed, and her world turned upside down.
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For the past few years, the music and fans have been separated by the Gully & Gaza feud, which got more heated when Vybz Kartel and Mavado faced off at the world's greatest one night reggae/dancehall show on earth Sting.
However, the heated feud might died before the end of 2009 as Mavado's manager Julian Jones Griffith told the Jamaican Star that the singer wants to publicly invite Vybz Kartel to his December 5th birthday party, at which they will shake hands for the betterment of the music.
This will be the second peace treaty if Vybz Kartel agrees. The first calling took place in March 2007 when DCP Mark Shields advised both deejays that the feud within the music industry is senseless. Will this be the end of the feud?
Vybz Kartel Will Be At Usain Bolt's Party
OutAroad.com made several attempts to get in touch with Vybz Kartel but was unsuccessful. But according to a source from the Portmore Empire the Teacha will not be able to attend Mavado's Birthday Party as he's contracted to be at Usain Bolt's SuperParty in St Ann, which is on the same night of Mavado's Birthday Bash.
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When Ity and Fancy Cat took the stage, they immediately got to work asking the 'ugliest men and women' in the audience to get on stage. Oddly, persons were clamoring to do so. As they stood before the crowd, Ity and Fancy paired them off, saying they were couples for the night. Then came the twist. They were asked to sing for each other.
Etana and Albarosie's Blessings, was the song selection chosen. As the three "couples" looked into each others eyes and sang, one man had the crowd cheering and laughing -- for the wrong reasons.
"When a man love a woman and a woman love a man a Jah-Jah blessings and ehuhh uuughh eeehuuhyeaah eeeh," he sang; the crowd erupted with laughter. Another "couple" : a short rasta man and a much taller woman with a blond and brown wig walked away the winners.
Soon after, the Magnum girls and Miss Kitty made their way on stage. Some minutes after, Miss Kitty asked for a male patron to get on stage. The patron, Dwayne, who said he came with his girlfriend, was asked to "just sit and enjoy the ride. Nuh touch nutten. Nuh touch none ah dem. Jus' siddung and enjoy," Miss Kitty demanded.
As Jeremih's Birthday Sex played, the girls took turns dancing and stripping Dwayne. As they grinded into his groin caressed his chest and did flips unto his crotch his eyes bulged, and he heavily gulped his Magnum. When it was finally time for him to leave the stage, a half-naked Dwayne slowly limped away.
"Yuh alright?" Miss Kitty asked, "smaddy watch him. Mi see summen a bulge. Mi nuh want him stick up and puncture nobody when him a walk."
Next up were the Magnum Stone Love selectors, who were also a hit with the fans. Their steamy set, ushered new Dancehall/Reggae sensation, Konshens on stage.
There, he reeled off a significant amount of hits, including, Winner, Good Girl Gone Bad, Pretty Devil, This Means Money and others. The crowd, sang, danced and cheered to every selection.
When Lady Saw entered the stage to the sound of a speeding bike, and a live video was shown of her backstage, the crowd roared. By this time, the crowd spanned the entire venue, filled the street, so much so persons were seen on the upstairs of business porches and on a road directly across from a ditch.
Aptly called 'the Mumma of the Dancehall', she ignited the stage with past and current hits including Beg Yuh, Jealous, Chat To Mi Back, I've Got Your Man, Walk Out and a canon of other songs. She then launched into a well-known early 90s favourite, Backshot. She then declared to the men she called on stage to dance with the Magnum girls, "Spank it! Spank that ass!"
To which one man fumbled for a milli-second and spanked his own.
The show ended at 2 a.m. with a series of counteractions between Coppershot and Magnum Stone Love crews. Needless to say, patrons had a blast.
This Saturday Night, the Magnum Tonic Wine '10 Long 10 Strong' free concert series travels to May Pen, Clarendon, and the night’s lineup will feature Lady Saw, Chino, Sunshine, Boom Boom, Pink Panther, Dance Xpressionz, The Magnum Girls, Pretty Boy Floyd and more.]]>
Platinum Camp Productions, Inc. (PcP) presents to the world, Reggae Royalty and the hot new R&B/dancehall voice from London, Alizé Levy. Alizé, daughter of the legendary reggae artist Barrington Levy, is no stranger to the music world.
Alizé gives credit to her father for giving her a solid musical foundation and, of course, bestowing upon her a wonderful vocal sound. She began writing songs when she was just age six and hasn’t been able to stop writing lyrics ever since. Alizé writes meaningful songs about the struggles of everyday life and mixes it with key themes relevant to her generation.
She has had the opportunity to perform with her father to crowds of tens of thousands of fans, an experience that has only fueled the musical fire inside of her. She is poised to make a step out on her own to begin an exciting career and has solicited the support of PcP to do it. Alizé will soon release her new single "He Doesn't Know my Name" and is currently in the studio working on new tracks for her debut album. For more information or booking opportunities, contact PcP at platinumcamp@gmail.com or 917-720-CAMP.
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Reggae musician Beenie Man apologised today for homophobic lyrics he says have been "misunderstood".
The controversial Jamaican superstar was booked to play at next year's Big Day Out music festival before outrage from gay rights groups forced organisers to drop him from the line up.
In an email sent out today, Beenie Man, aka Moses Davis, said the offending lyrics - where he called for the murder of homosexuals - were written "at a point in my life when I younger and was seeing a lot of exploitation of poor and defenceless young boys in the garrison - where I too was born - by rich men. When I wrote the lyrics boys were raped and murdered often - even recently a nine-year-old went to buy cigarettes for a man, came back and was raped and murdered. The act of sodomy was my concern when I wrote the song.
"I realise that those men were not gays, but were predators or paedophiles, which is not a common word in my dialect - hence the perception when generalising. I am older and realised the difference after," he wrote.
Ding Dong ft. singing sensation Chevaughn are still rocking the #1 spot on the OutAroad.com Prestigious Top 20 Hot Singles Chart with the people's party anthem Holiday. Meanwhile the Gully Gad Mavado is fighting to take over the #1 spot from Ding & Chevaughn, jumping two places up the chart from #4 to two.
The President of Gaza Vybz Kartel with Love Dem, which leaped from #8 to four, captured this week's Greatest Gainer title.
'Ever Clean' by Beenie Man is the only new addition to the top ten occupying the #10 spot.
The three latest songs to enter the chart this week are Mr. Vegas with Man A Galis' making its debut at #20 -- Vybz Kartel's Bicycle' at #19 while Chino makes his debut at #17 with Woman Pon Yuh Head.
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 - (05) Ding Dong - 'Holiday' - Notice Production - (2wks@#1)
02 - 04 - (07) Mavado - (House Cleaning) 'Must Be Dreaming' - Heart A Love
03 - 02 - (12) Mavado 'Mockingbird' (Mi Money Nuff – Firelinks - (2wks@#1)
04 - 08 - (06) Vybz Kartel - 'Love Dem' - Heart A Love
05 - 03 - (10) Vybz Kartel - 'Virginity' - HEAD CONCUSSION - (Peak@#2)
06 - 07 - (12) Vybz Kartel 'With Out My Own' - Dj Smurf Music
07 - 05 - (14) Mavado - Neva Believe Yuh' - Daseca Production - (2wks@#1)
08 - 06 - (18) Vybz Kartel - 'Swear To Jah' - Lee-Milla - (1wk@#1)
09 - 09 - (17) G-Whizz - 'Life' - TJ Records - (3wks@#1)
10 - 11 - (08) Beenie Man - 'Ever Clean' - Young Blood
11 - 12 - (03) Mavado - 'Hope & Pray' - Chrome Records
12 - 13 - (06) Sean Paul 'So Fine' - VP Records/Atlantic
13 - 10 - (16) Chino - From Mawning - Big Ship - (Peak@#6)
14 - 15 - (04) Tiana - I Wont - Media House Production
15 - 17 - (02) Demarco - ' True Friend ' - Fresh Ear
Hey ladies, dance and shake it for me before pulling the trigger on my laser while I ogle you with my camera face and make you dance on a chair. Do it, Beyonce and Lady GaGa say so.
In a massive attempt to bring hype and shock, Beyonce has released her video for "Video Phone" featuring eight new looks (one of which is a major Rihanna rip-off) and glorified back-up dancer Lady GaGa.
I will admit the video is pretty to look at, and Lady GaGa holds her own next to a major capital D Diva, but the womanizing undertones and dance for your dinner chair routine have my tummy feeling icky. Check out four more of my favorite stills and watch the entire mess below. Is it me or does Beyonce look a lot like Kimora Lee?
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