New York Based Label Platinum Camp welcomes Jamaican reggae/dancehall sensation Konshens, the next hottest platinum reggae artists, to Platinum Camp.

His new track 'Hooked On U' is set to kick off the soon to be released Mix Tape that is sure to enhance his international presence (Download Now...). Daddy Bigg$ was quoted recently in New York City boasting, "Konshens is set to take over the dancehall and reggae market with his unique style and we are proud to have him as a part of the family."

Konshens is getting ready to tour the US in January and shooting what will be the Hottest Video of 2010 next month in Jamaica in conjunction with Jade Promotions. Sexy models, who are interested in starring in the video, please send your information and pictures to Daddy Bigg$.

For booking or for more information contact PcP at platinumcamp@gmail.com or 917-720-CAMP.

Jamstar Productions, LLC is pleased to announce that Jamaican artist, Ce'Cile (Badgyal), has signed a master and synchronization licensing agreement for several songs to be placed in popular TV reality shows.

The agreement covers the use of Ce'Cile's tracks for the hit reality television series "Keeping up with the Kardashians", which is aired on E!: Entertainment Television, and "The Real World", "Road Rules", "Extreme / All-Star Challenge, currently airing on MTV Networks. The agreement was reached with Bunim-Murray of Los Angeles, California, the leading producers of reality TV docu-dramas in the USA.

The Jamaican reggae/dancehall diva has been gaining in popularity in recent years, and is currently enjoying the success of her hit single "Hot Like We", which achieved the #1 spot on the German Black Music Charts only a few short months ago.

Rising reggae artist Protoje will be featured on the College Lifestyle television programme, which will make its debut on air on the 2nd of November on CVM TV at 9:00 PM. College Lifestyle is a hot new television lifestyle programme, that is geared at young people; the show will feature interviews with hot & happening music and sports celebs along with other important public figures and will also address important issues that affect young people. The College Lifestyle team made their way to St. Elizabeth a few weeks ago to do a special exclusive interview with the talented young man at his home in Santacruz. Protojoe will also be featured in the second edition of College Lifestyle magazine, which will publish on the 2nd of November.

Protoje who made his entry onto the local music scene earlier this year with his top ten hit Arguments, is currently busy in the studio working on a soon to be released project with his cousin, topflight producer Donovan 'Don Corleone' Bennett. His debut album The Seven Itch is slated to be released early next year.

Sarani is ready to rock BET, MTV and local TV stations once again with the brand new video for his Billboard hit single She Loves Me which got a world premiere on www.vibe.com yesterday (Fri, Oct 16, 2009).

With the release of She Loves Me video fans are now anxiously awaiting the release of Serani's album No Games which will hit stores on Tuesday October 27.

You can watch the video by Clicking Here.

Former rising stars contestants Que recently shot and released the music video for their latest single Walk Away, which also features upcoming deejay RP. The video was directed by Simeon Hedge (Simeon Hedge Films). It was shot at various locations across the corporate area including Sabina Park, Morgans Harbor, the Kingston Harbor, Hellshire Heights and Mixing Lab studio.

The video was released two weeks ago since its premiered on TVJ's entertainment program ER and has been receiving heavy rotation on television stations such as TVJ, RETV, HYPE TV, CVM TV, CVM PLUS & NTV.

The single Walk Away was co-written by Damarah Danni and Kalvin Tahal the two remaining members of the group, which originally started out as a quartet, along with Dowayne Morrison. Damarah and Kalvin also handled production duties on the track that was produced for S-Lock Entertainment. Walk Away will be available for download on iTunes by the end of the month.

MR. VEGAS BEATS SEAN PAUL, SERANI WITH BUZZ AROUND NEW GALLIS/SASSA STEP VIDEO

Internationally known singjay Mr. Vegas' latest video Man a Gallis/Sassa Step is generating a lot of excitement on the Internet, generating over 120,000 views on the hip-hop website, worldstarhiphop.com.

The website, which calls itself the 'CNN of Urban Video', generates millions of hits per day, and features videos dedicated toward hip-hop, rap music, mixtapes, and beefs between rap acts. Mr. Vegas' latest video is his most successful outing so far on that site, surpassing his previous efforts such as I Am Blessed with 32,000 plus views, Daggering with 16,000 plus, and Mus Come a Road with 34,000 views.

The video, which was directed by Jay 'Game Over' Will, has been hailed by dancehall music insiders as "one of the best dancehall music videos ever done", and a major breakthrough in how Jamaican dances are filmed, choreographed and interpreted for presentation in the international marketplace. Most of the popular dancers such as the Jamaican Michael Jackson, M.O.B., Mystic, TNT Squad, Shady Squad and Shy N, the Japanese dancehall king, made cameos in the video.

Bonner Cornerstone Music is a family owned artist management and music Production Company that is based in Portmore St. Catherine. The Company handles the careers of the Bonner Brothers Joseph Bonner aka Spanner Banner, Richell Bonner aka Richie Spice & Glenroy Bonner aka Snatcha. The company deals with various aspects of their individual careers such as management, bookings and music production.

Bonner Cornerstone Music is now getting ready to drop a brand new single featuring the youngest of the Bonner brothers Snatcha formerly known as Snatcha Lion. The single, which is titled No More War, was produced by the Bonner Cornerstone Music production team and co-arranged by Paul 'Limey' Murray who also did the background vocals. The rhythm track for No More War was created by topflight studio musician and former drummer for Beres Hammond Kirk 'Kirkledove' Bennett. No More War will be released by the end of October via the internet through Itunes. It will also be released on vinyl and will be distributed by Bonner Cornerstone Music.

Snatcha is known for songs such as his former number one hit Living Aint Easy which was done in tandem with Richie Spice, For My Cause, Love Boat and Creation which was also done in combination with Richie Spice.

Anderson mesmerizes audiences on North American Tour

photo by: David Beer

Cherine Anderson may be the first Jamaican female artist in recent times to hit not one but five Billboard charts simultaneously. The feat brings about another first in Anderson's short career, as she might also be the first Jamaican female singer to register a song on the Billboard Rock Charts.

The Dancehall Soulstress is featured with Michael Franti & Spearhead on the Sly & Robbie produced smash hit "Say Hey (I Love You)", which has been added to many US top 40 radio and AAA radio stations in the past three weeks. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers charts 6 weeks ago and has been steadily climbing other charts. Currently "Say Hey (I Love You)" is #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, #48 on the Billboard Rock chart, #14 on the Digital Songs chart, #22 on the Pop Songs chart and #43 on The Radio Songs chart.

New reggae sensation Khago is clearly on an upward path on the local music scene. With a slew of hits under his belt, which includes Caan Cool, Love Stomach, Not A Man Of Many Words, Do Good and Daddy From Yuh Gone.

There is no stopping the talented singjay, who is currently burning up the local airwaves. Khago is currently sitting in the number six position on the Jamaica music countdown with his popular hit tune Caan Cool on the Pot Of Gold label, which also makes its debut at #10 on the OutARoad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Singles Chart. While the video for Cant Cool recently held the number one spot on CVM TV's Hit List show reggae chart for three consecutive weeks.

Khago is also busy recording songs for several top producers such Kemar 'Flava' McGregor, Rohan 'Snow Cone' Fuller, 'Clifton Specialist' Dillion and his manager Paul 'Banky' Giscombe. There are also plans in the pipeline for a major collaboration with European reggae super star Alborosie.

Deejay Flippa Mafia boasts that he has the flossing title and this could very well be true. However, in his new single, Foundation Over Hype the deejay lists out all the other titles he owns - including house, van, Rolex and land - and really gives it to his detractors.

This song could be titled Unfinished House Part 2 as the deejay again emphasises the importance of owning assets and not simply focusing on the hype. "A foundation over hype, tell dem di Mafia alright, dash way money when me feel like/No badda watch mi clothes and mi hype," advises the Flossing King who declares that he "mek money more than how the bees mek honey".

Flippa Mafia burst on the scene late last year with money-throwing gimmicks which helped to propel him in the dancehall, but which at the same time brought him some amount of criticism. He has since made it clear in his lyrics the importance of setting a foundation:

I Am Blessed singjay Vegas and the Warlord Bounty Killer hung out together backstage at the HOT 97's 'On Da Reggae Tip' concert, talking, vibing and even taking pictures for the press and fans.

"Me and him hold a reasoning backstage. Killa ah mi dupes, I don't have no problem with Killa, you know him personality, and if yu follow him up wid him aggressive personality, yu know wha a go happen. Nuff people tek it on and it nuh work out fi dem," Vegas said.

Vegas and Bounty Killer had had an acrimonious relationship in the past and Killer had referred to him using several derogatory names in the past but now they seemed to have buried the hatchet.

Sean Paul Doesn’t Help To Buss Any Artiste

"I respect Bounty Killer because yu have nuff artiste who buss internationally like Sean Paul and dem coulda bring yutes wid dem, like how Akon pick up Kardinal Offishal and buss him internationally. Mi rate Killer because him break crazy yutes inna the business and yu caan deny him that. Me and him had issues but mi remember when me and him and Tyrical used to de rounda Junior Reid studio, so mi see the good side of Killer. Me and Mavado good, mi come from Big Yard, Mavado come from Cassava Piece and him never show mi no hype yet, him and Serani dem always show mi maximum respect, so right now, mi ah say good over evil."

The crossover success of "Click My Finger" song and video outside of Jamaica continues to pay dividends. Most recently, Truckback Records has secured Erup a spot on BET's 'THE DEAL' with host MeMpHitz and DJ Diamond Kuts. Filmed on location at VP Records' New York City location, Erup is joined by TOK, Taurus Riley, Sean Kingston and a special segment with Buju Banton will also be included on Monday's late night program.

The Deal airs latenight Monday Sept 14 or early Tuseday AM on BET, depending on your location. Check your local cable listings for times and channels in your area. See BET.com for more details.

And keep your ears put for Truckback's official remix EP remixes banging new mixes from world renowned riddim makers Grahmzilla, Poirier, Lunice and Nick Catchdubs. Hip Hip, uptempo and dancefloor fans will have even more reasons to 'click their fingers'!

Outaroad Records, the entertainment outfit that pledges to bring forward the next generation of Dancehall stars has recently signed the ultra-talented Ikaya to their roster. The artiste who at a very young age already has a wealth of experience in the music industry is poised to be dancehall's next big thing.

For those who don't know Ikaya debuted on Capelton's Fire on Skatta Burrell's Martial Arts Riddim in the early 2000's. Since then the artiste has slowly been making a name for herself in the music industry and recently collaborated with Merciless on his hit single Amber Alert.

With Skatta at the helm of Outaroad Record's production house, Ikaya has at her disposal one of the most acclaimed producer's in the industry today.

Now Ikaya is set to debut her own video for her fast rising single Good Up on the Bad Intentions Riddim also produced by Skatta. The song is about girl power and pulls Ikaya out of her shell and places her on a bad dancehall Riddim.

2008 winner of the MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act, Gully God Mavado, has once again been nominated for this year's award, reflecting his continued output of quality music and his dominance of the international market. 2009 has been another excellent year for Mavado, touring the world and appearing on the big stage many times over.

Also nominated is Alliance colleague Serani, who has made huge strides on the international scene in the past year with his breakout hit No Games. His nomination is a great achievement for such a new act and illustrates the Alliance's winning formula for international success.

Other nominees are conscious-music flag flier Taurus Riley, past winner Sean Paul and Vybz Kartel, who had his nomination withdrawn in the past for homophobic lyrics.

The Mobo nominations were announced in London last night and the ceremony itself will be held outside London for the first time, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland on September 30.

The Sassa Step/Man ah Gallis video shoot has been postponed until next week Tuesday, August 25th. The dancers have been using the extra time to rehearse the choreographed moves for both videos. The video is being directed by celebrated video director Jason 'Jay Will' Williams who has hired two choreographers, one for each video.

"Jay Will is going to make a statement with this dance video because this is the first video he is doing since Wacky Dip and he is pulling out all the stops. I have been to some of the rehearsals and I can tell you that this video is going revolutionize how dance videos are done," one source said.

In the meantime, Shy N, the 2007 Dancehall King for Japan who won the Internet Sassa Step contest to appear in the video, has been popping up at Kingston's infamous dance sessions, learning new moves and finally experiencing some of the great vibes he'd only experienced before on dance DVDs.

"I am having good time, going to the sessions like Boasty Tuesday, Weddy Weddy, Passa Passa and finally seeing some of the places where the sessions keep for myself and not just on DVD, you know," Shy N said.

Most Internet voters will remember that Shy N, who hails from Japan, had compiled a pretty nifty video on youtube where he demonstrated the Sassa Step on a sidewalk which ran parallel to a graffiti-decorated wall, and incorporated his routine with break-dancing as well. He is expected to play a prominent role in the Sassa Step segment of the video.

• Sexy diva cameos in 'House Arrest' movie, hot new single 'Feels So Good' on soundtrack

Dancehall reggae sexy diva Barbee recently made a cameo appearance in The Game's latest Hollywood movie, 'House Arrest'.

The movie - which also stars everyone's favorite 'Clueless' girl Stacey Dash from the films 'Chrome Angels', 'Phantom Punch', Getting Played' and the 'CSI' series - is described as a "dramedy" by director Billy Washington, and centers around a "high maintenance girl who meets a quick money scheming man."

Written by Andrea Weathersby, who also serves as an executive producer, 'House Arrest' is being executive produced by Cassius Vernon Weathersby. Weathersby has worked on such films as 'You Got Served' and 'The Great White Hope'.

The Game, who continues to develop his acting career, was last in the crime thriller 'Street Kings' alongside Keanu Reeves and Forest Whitaker. He has also starred in the movies 'Waist Deep', 'Belly 2', 'Doctor's Advocate', among others, and featured in top ranking video games like 'Grand Theft Auto' and 'Def Jam'.

After more than a year, Mighty Crown "The Far East Rulers" and Irish & Chin will embark on an explosive World Tour this October/November to celebrate another major career milestone, a third Nike sneaker deal. The Irish and Chin produced tour, dubbed "'The Mighty Crown Dynasty World Tour," after the soon-to-be released sneaker, will feature three of Mighty Crown's five members: Masta Simon, Sami T and Ninja. The Crown Dynasty Tour will represent the first time that Sami T and Masta Simon have toured together in over three years.It will also mark Mighty Crown's first official tour in more than a year.

The super sound Mighty Crown has once again collaborated with Nike to release the Dynasty High sneaker. The unique studded sneaker is an elite revamp of Nike's 1981 original Dynasty High. Blazoned with the Crown logo on the tongue, the sneaker is being released in conjunction with the Anniversary of Mighty Crown's Yokohama Reggae Festival (SAI) -- Japan's largest Reggae stage show. Mighty Crown members believe that this accolade serves as the perfect time to celebrate with a highly anticipated tour. Additionally, according to fans, it's time for Mighty Crown to hit the road again with their dancehall madness!

Prolific hit-maker Richie Spice is currently heating up the airwaves with a barrage of new songs including his latest hit Street Life, King & Queen (done in tandem with Allison Hinds), What Day, Jah Never Let Us Down, Creation & the controversial Yuh Nuh Seeth in which he warns meat eaters about the swine flu.

Richie Spice will be in Barbados for the annual Crop Over Festival this Sunday August 2. He will be making a special appearance on the event along with Barbadian Soca Queen Allison Hinds, who is one of the festival’s headliners. The two stars will perform their duet King & Queen on stage for the very first time. They recently completed a video shoot in Jamaica for King & Queen. This highly anticipated music video was directed by topflight music video director Jay Will and is scheduled to be released soon.

Richie Spice is also one of the featured artists on the sound track for the soon to be released movie Redemption Of Paradise, which features dancehall artist Macka Diamond in the lead role. His contribution to the sound track is a beautiful love song titled True Love, which was written and produced by him for his I & I Productions label. The final week of August will see him leaving Jamaica for a four-week tour of the US west coast, along with Spanner Banner.

Cable Jamaica's premiere cable station Reggae Entertainment Television (RETV) has signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement with Red Stripe to promote the upcoming Red Stripe Dream Weekend in Negril.

The deal will see RETV promoting events leading up to the Dream Weekend as well as post coverage of all the events that we staged during the weekend. The Red Stripe Dream weekend will run from August 6-9.

A total of seven parties will be held during the Red Stripe Dream weekend. These include Absinthe Beach Mardi Gras, Twisted Spiritz Mixtopia Twisted Hawaiian Dream, Daydreams All White Escape, Yush Mega Party, Xtreme Wet N Wild, Red Stripe Beer Vibes and Smirnoff Xclusive Celebrity Edition.

Prior to the Dream Weekend, parties and events sponsored by Red Stripe will be covered and aired on RETV. RETV flagship programmes including Di Show (hosted by Miss Kitty); RE:view, E Weekly and RE 5-7 Live will promote the events for the Dream Weekend and emphasis the drink responsible western method tips.

By Pen2paper Creative Concept/
OutAroad.com

Fams House recording artiste G Whizz gets his first taste of having the number #1 video on TV with his mega hit single 'Life' (Soon Sort Out)

So beneficial has been the impact of a visual aid, that no less than two months shy of "Life's" premiere, LIFE has seen its way to #1 on the much acclaimed RE TV's MVP (My Video Pick) Top Ten Countdown - dethroning the blazing hot single Street Life by Richie Spice, which only occupied the #1 spot for a week. 'Life' has proven to be the lucky track for G-Whizz in many ways, as it’s not only one of the most prominent tracks on Radio and TV, but is also being heavily rotated within the dancehall circles.

Even though the video for Life is now the #1 video in Jamaica, the single itself has still not secured a number one position, but is quietly making its way aboard several charts, such as the Outaroad.com Top 20 HOT Singles Chart and the OutARoad Weekly Top Ten Reggae Singles ranking at 9th on both charts respectively. While it is currently at #14 on the Richie B's Top 20 Dancehall Singles chart and #2 on RETV Top 20 Dancehall Chart.

Fully Loaded

Over the weekend G Whizz performance at Fully Loaded can be defined as one of the best performances. When G Whizz graced the stage minutes after 4am a "sea" of girls rushed to the front of stage screaming and shouting "G Whizz, I love you". He then reasoned with the audience a bit before telling them "Yuh life soon sort - suh nuh worry."

All will get the chance to hail the 'Queen' this weekend when the Fyah Muma, Queen Ifrica takes the stage at this year's Reggae Sumfest show, the main events set to take place at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay from July 23rd to 25th.

Still dazzling in the success of her current chart topping single, Far Away, which recently took over the #1 position on the Hype TV Charts, Queen Ifrica is set to give a steller performance this Friday, July 24th - International Night 1, where she will share the stage with top international acts like Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson and Jazmine Sullivan.

Much will be expected from the Lioness on the Rise singer, who recently released her debut album, titled 'Montego Bay', as she performs before thousands in Montego Bay, which is also the place of her birth.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Reggae singer Bescenta's management team Uplifting Music International (UMI) is now ready to take the singer's career to another level, as he's now fully prepared to take on the musical journey.

His manger Africa told OutAroad.com that, "I love the hard work that he’s been putting in and because of his humbleness it's always a joy to boast that he's an UMI recording artiste."

He also added that Bescenta is the eye of righteousness.

The next step will be the shooting of the video for his fast rising single Too Much Killing which will be directed by 13th Tribe Production.

Too Much Killing was recently sent out to thousands of radio stations around the world via Rhona Fox Inc.

"So far, the feedback has been tremendous as the song is now a regular item on the playlist of many disc jocks."

One of uptown's finest and fastest rising sound system Darkcide International is certainly on a path to etch their names amongst the scribes of the industry greats as they continue to break new ground locally.

Following last Friday's stellar performance on entertainment cable giants HYPE-TV, The team that comprises Darkcide International is now gearing up for the internationally acclaimed beach party Fullyloaded slated for July 26th at James Bond Beach, Oracabessa, St. Mary.

The show headlined by U.S rap star Fat Joe, Bounty Killer, Mykal Rose, billboard bad boys Elephant Man and Mavado, J.O.P front man Aidonia amongst others will see Darkcide engaging some of the island and the world's best sound system in a battle royale for supremacy.

Dancehall duo Andrew & Wada Blood have scored their first #1 with their dancehall anthem Hustler For Life (La La La) on the Richie B’s TOP 20 Dancehall Singles chart. The song also went as close as being #1 on the OutAroad Top 20 Hot Singles Chart peaking at #2 while it is currently #3 on the RETV Top 20 Dancehall Chart.

The video is also receiving heavy rotations on RE and Hype TV, thus indicating that the brothers are doing something right.

The benefits of hard labour, is manifested by success. Just what these gentlemen have been yearning for, and being exposed to music under guidance of their father Junior Reid, which is very evident that they have been paying close attention, as even though the story and topics have been very similar, their concepts, have been very interesting. As they are now riding high on the success of both singles Hustle Till I Die and Hustler For Life.

Their latest single Life Of Sin is fast becoming another street anthem due to the aggressive promotion they have been doing in streets.

All I need in this life of sin ….a di machine weh mek di money print.”

Since the release of Fams-House recording artiste G Whizz hit single 'Life Soon Sort Out', his lifestyle is definitely on the verge of being sorted out quicker than he expected.

The single, Life (Soon Sort Out) was produced by TJ of TJ Records who's also responsible for Mavado and Serani's Billboard hits I'm So Special and No Games.

According to John Q a member of G Whizz's Management Team the work has just began. "It's now time for us to move on to the next level which requires a lot of hard work and dedication," he told OutAroad.com.

With just couple of weeks since its release, the single is already making positive strides up several charts such as the OutAroad Top 20 Hot Singles Chart at #15 and recently make its debut at #20 on the Richie B Top 20. While the video for single is "blazing" up the VTX (HYPETV) video countdown chart, standing firm at #9 and #3 on CVM's Hit List.

When Flossing King, Flippa Mafia, took to the stage at the Platinum Banquet Hall in Toronto, Canada two weekends ago, he delivered a still-talked-about performance and left fans wanting more … and more. And, what's more significant, Flippa was the only act on the bill.

Flippa, who rose to prominence in the dancehall late last year, is undoubtedly enjoying an exceptional run, and one which he is definitely capitalizing on.

The King of Floss as he is known, scored number one last year with the hit single Dem Yah & Dem Yah, and when he performed this song for fans during his 20-minute stint on stage, it was clear that the deejay had cemented his place in dancehall history.

Among the other songs from his ever-growing repertoire which he performed were When You Floss, The Girls Done Like Me and, naturally, the highly controversial Unfinished House, which is one of the most played songs in the dancehall just now.

When flossing King, Flippa Mafia, scored number one last year with the hit single Dem Yah & Dem Yah, it was the signal that this deejay was "the one to watch". And he has proved that this success was no fluke.

"It was a song that everybody liked instantly and it just took off and set my career on the right level," recalls the deejay, whose single Unfinished House is kicking up a storm, musically and otherwise.

A very conscious song, the words coming from the lips of the flossing king makes the message much more impacting. In Unfinished House, Flippa states his case in no uncertain terms:
Mi vehicle cyaan dearer than mi house
Nor mi rims cyaan dearer than mi couch
Nuh man a hype ova unfinished house
And mi madda nuh waan lef Waterhouse

Dancehall's Princess Tifa Brown has been creating quite a buzz in the industry with her single "Spell it out". With the video just being released a few weeks ago, it has easily become one of the hottest videos out right now. It's currently number 6 on RETV's MVP countdown. The catchy single has been receiving a lot of airplay; it just entered Richie B's "Hot Mix" chart and the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot SIngles Chart. This is Tifa's second chart topping single (The first being "Bottom of the Barrel"). The single and the video have been creating quite a buzz, and have been featured on numerous websites and magazines, both internationally and locally, with tremendous feedback.

Tifa along with T.N.T family, Timberlee and Natalie Storm, were flown to New York by DJ Max Glazer and Matt Gaios Business Class Records to record several songs. While in NYC, Brown was a special guest at the grand opening of the Sunglass Hut flagship store in Midtown; Manhattan along with some of New York's finest. Tifa had the opportunity to do numerous interviews with media outlets including Fader Magazines website, World Flavas Radio and Pat McKay on Sirius Radio.

Flippa Mafia, one of dancehall's most in-demand rising stars, will showcase his talent on the world stage when he performs at the world's greatest reggae festival, Sumfest.

Come Dancehall Night, Thursday July 23, Flippa, the King of Flossing, will be sure to represent - champagne popping, his trademark designer suit and his Louis Vuitton satchel all in perfect place. Sizzling hot with songs such as the number one single, Dem Yah & Dem Yah, Floss, Boasy, Look Alike, Mi Nuh Want No Man Like Mi and the controversial and thought-provoking Unfinished House, Flippa Mafia says he is looking forward to his Sumfest experience.

Prolific reggae singer Richie Spice continues to deliver the soothing sound with his trademark smooth brand of reggae music. His vast catalogue of hits which includes Grooving My Girl, Earth A Run Red, Mind Offa Mi, In The Streets and The Plane Land, along with his strong stage performances has earned him the love and admiration of reggae fans worldwide. Therefore he is constantly on the road performing and spreading the message of peace & love while trampling the system with his Gideon Boots.

Last February Richie Spice returned to Europe for another successful tour of the reggae loving continent, performing to sold out venues in countries such as Portugal, Germany, Italy, Switzerland & Holland. After returning to Jamaica in the month of March he was off again doing several shows across the Caribbean in countries such as Suriname and Trinidad.

Mr. Vegas runaway hit, I Am Blessed, is carving out a bit of chart history in the modern day era of Jamaican reggae-dancehall music. The single, which was released over two months ago, now occupies the number one position simultaneously on at least five major music charts, underlining the dominance of the song here in Jamaica.

The single is #1 on the Jamaica Music Countdown charts, hosted by Richie B of HOT 102, while simultaneously rocking the top spot on the weekly ER charts, the RE TV dancehall charts, HYPE TV charts and the Digicel Caribbean top 30 charts. Two weeks ago, the song also topped the BBC 1xtra dancehall charts. In the meantime, the video, which features a reverse narrative concept employed by acclaimed video director Jay Will, has also hit the #1 spot on the CVM Hitlist chart, the HYPE VTX Countdown as well as a video chart on Synergy TV in Trinidad.

"It is a rare feat to be at the top of so many charts at the same times and it shows Mr. Vegas' universal appeal and the strength of his fan base in Jamaica. I Am Blessed is easily one of the biggest songs
of his career and the song is just beginning to catch fire on urban stations in the United States and in England, so it augurs well for Mr. Vegas," manager Ray Alexander said.

The I Am Blessed video is also hovering at the #2 spot on the RE MVP charts.

Its an extremely busy weekend for the Alliance, who are running the Dancehall now with smashes such as the SIxteen riddim, Mavado's Mock and Toast, Chase Cross' Better Days and much more.

Having made huge strides in to the mainstream recently, Mavado and Serani are appearing on the 2 biggest urban events this summer in the North East of the US.

Kicking off the weekend on Friday night Mavado and Serani will be at the XL Center in Hartford, CT for Hot 937's Hot Jam 8 concert. Having struck a chord with listeners with their songs No games and So Special, Serani and Mavado are the only Dancehall acts billed to appear. Big names such as Soulja Boy, Bow Wow, Day 26 star alongside Dancehall's hottest stars, with new comers Kid Cudi (Day and Night) and Jeremih (Birthday Sex) also on the line-up. Serani is appearing at an after party in the West Indian Social Club in Hartford the same night after the show.

Friday night sees the Warlord in action inside Club Amazura in Queens, NY, where sparks are sure to fly for Bounty's first New York performance for the year.

Vegas' Gospel Song Up Deh Gains Momentum In The Streets

The surging popularity of Mr. Vegas' gospel-flavoured single Up Deh has caught everyone by surprise, including Mr. Vegas, whose other gospel single, I Am Blessed, is already a bonafide chart hit, bolting up all major reggae charts here and overseas.

The popularity of 'Up Deh' could be considered as a pleasant surprise or 'brawta' (unexpected bonus), as it is known in the local parlance.

"The Up Deh song is huge. I thought that I Am Blessed was the song, but Up Deh is gaining momentum everywhere and more people are
requesting it even more on the radio, it ah play hard so I am
pleasantly surprised at this development," Mr. Vegas said.

The popularity of 'Up Deh' has inspired Mr. Vegas to use the rhythm track to create a musical project and he has approached two of his superstar friends to join him on the rhythm.

Mr. Vegas hit the #1 spot on the BBC 1 Xtra dancehall chart this week with his smash hit single, I Am Blessed, toppling Busy Signal's Praise & Worship and outshining Laden's Time To Shine. In the meantime, the single continues to vault up local charts, hovering at #3 on the Jamaica Music Countdown charts, #5 on the HYPE TV charts and at #12 on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart and still climbing.
"When the song starts picks up on those reggae overseas chart, then you know it is a hit tune, there is no doubt about the appeal and popularity of the song...it's a genuine hit. I performed it in Brooklyn over the weekend, and I passed through Squeeze's Rock the Mic show on Monday, and the song created a big vibe with the people, it connect big time," Vegas said.

Vegas flirted briefly with the idea of retirement last year, but has revamped his management structure and is ready to go at it again. He has hired a new manager, Khool head honcho Ray Alexander, while jettisoning Irish & Chin, his former managers. The singjay is now turning his attention towards a Summer tour and the completion of his new album.

"I am working on the album right now, we're trying to get the right label or distribution deal possible so that the album can do well. A lot of mistakes were made with that last album, and that was a big album. So we want to straighten out the business side of the creative process, so that the album can get the necessary shelf space and do well in the marketplace," he said.

After emerging this week's winner on Jamaica's ROOTS FM "What's the Verdict", a program where predominantly inner-city listeners vote from three contenders for the song they believe will be the next huge song in Jamaica, Anderson's "Talk if Yuh Talking" is connecting with many in the streets. Anderson, who just released two singles from her new CD "The Introduction-Dubstyle EP" in is seeing the early fruits of her labor. Both singles "Talking if Yuh Talking" and "Shine on Jamaica" are making moves in different parts of the world.

With the video premiere for "Talk if Yuh Talking" on Entertainment Report last Friday as well as an interview on CVM's Onstage, fans can't get enough of the "drama" in the video and have been commenting on how true to life the subject matter of the song is. The video has since been added to the playlists of many local cable channels.

Mr. Vegas is on a whirlwind press junket in the tri-state area as he ratchets up promotion of his popular I Am Blessed single. He will be returning to the island on Saturday to perform at the special Mother's Day concert he will be hosting at Club Jamaica Jamaica in Runaway Bay on Saturday.

"Vegas also has two shows in New York on Friday night, a college show and an after party. One is a CUNY College event in Brooklyn and the second one is at Cafe Omar in Brooklyn as well. Two shows were cancelled over the weekend because of the swine flu in Belize. This week, Vegas is in tri-state area promoting the I Am Blessed song on major stations in the area. Jocks on the major urban radio stations in Orlando, Florida and in Hartford, Connecticut are playing it and we're trying to get the disc jocks in the tri-state area to pick it up so it can jump to the urban playlists of major stations in the US," manager Ray Alexander said.

Vegas set off on a four-week tour of major European cities, which begins on July 17th to August 3th.

Don't recognize that stylish brunette?

It's none other than Susan Boyle - the breakout star of "Britain's Got Talent" who has been dubbed a "hairy angel" by the British press for her formerly frizzy and gray-streaked cloud of hair.

But she's grizzly no more!

The singing phenomenon was photographed Friday outside her home in Scotland with newly dyed hair in a more stylish cut and even some make-up to even out her ruddy skin tone.

She also had her eyebrows thinned and shaped in recent days and stepped out in chic high heels.

Friday, Boyle was again wearing her new fitted leather jacket - a huge leap from the dowdy mustard-hued lace dress she wore on her initial television appearance - and added flair with a Burberry-print scarf.

The producers at "Britain's Got Talent" are "frantic" over the changes, according to the British Daily Mail.

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The Alliance continues to bring Dancehall into the mainstream, placing artists on shows alongside major US acts.

Monday April 27 sees Mavado and Serani appearing at the UCF Arena in Orlando for DJ Prostyle's Birthday Event.

Mavado headlines alongside Soulja Boy who has two of the hottest songs on US radio right now - Kiss Me thru the Fone and Swag, and hardcore rapper Jadakiss, who just surprised everybody by selling 130,000 records in the first week of the release of his new album - the Last Kiss.

Last week, prolific Dancehall artist G-Maffiah began his extensive US promotional tour in support of his latest Dancehall single, "Hate Me Or You Don't". Since then, G has done interviews with DJ HQ and Father Lee for Mad Rush Radio, the Tek-Nine family and Gully Squad crew on X-Clusive Radio in New York, and DJ Krazy and Metriks Sound on Road Block Radio in New Jersey. As if that is not enough, G made time for Mix 96.1FM with DJ Lyve, and Linkage Radio with Mr. Lee. The entertainer also did a pass through at a lounge in Brooklyn with Bobby Konders and Jabba, and met with Dancehall promoter, Johnny Wonder.

"The demand for interviews has been over whelming and maddd," said G-Maffiah. Saturday (April 11th) will be the filming of the video for "Hate Me Or You Don't", as well as recording singles for the Gully Squad Crew imprint. G-Maffiah continues on to Boston on April 15th, and Texas on April 25th.

Dancehall newest sensation Sleepy Hallowtips is back with two new singles. His first is a heart wrenching 'Anna Kay' in which he touches the topic of teenage pregnancy. The song is a very touching one and is sure to grasp people's attention to this very taboo topic. Also he has re released his current single 'Angels & Demons'. This time around, he added the 'Father God Help' hit-maker gospel reggae star Omari to the track that has certainly adds a bit more flavour and soul to the track.

Both songs are clean and totally fit for airplay.

''Nuff artiste say dem represent fi di garrison but limit dem music to what's already been said over and over again. Is a whole lot more dat goes on in di ghetto than just shoot dem up bang, bang. Everyday we see a situation like Anna Kay and go through di struggle of Angels and Demons,” he told OutAroad.com. He added, “Mi mainly do hardcore music but mi nah limit me material to only one thing.''

ALLIANCE VIDEOS ON BET 106 & PARK

So far, the first couple of months of 2009 are showing great strides for dancehall/reggae as the Alliance continues to make history.

Once again, the Gangsta Fa Life Mavado has made a second appearance on BET's flagship video show 106 & Park's New Joint of the Day in successive months. Last month his "So Special" video was New Joint of the Day. His (April 2) appearance was via a track he is on with Reggaeton sensation De La Ghetto, titled "Come Out & See," that is fast becoming an anthem in the Latin market.

Alliance colleague Serani also made his appearance on 106 & Park's new Joint of the Day last month with "No Games," which is currently at #70 on Billboard's Hot Hip Hop and RnB chart.

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By Secret Agent
OutAroad.com Writer

OutAroad.com has learned Jamaican star Jovi Rockwell has signed on with publicity company RHONA FOX, INC. The Jamaican reggae/dancehall singer is currently one of the few Caribbean stars with a major record deal. She was selected and signed by Epic Records for her unique sound and sexy look that sets her apart in this competitive industry.

Jovi was last heard with the blazing hit "You’re Gonna Need Me," a collaboration she did with Mr. Vegas. Now with the FOX firm on her team, fans can expect to see Jovi everywhere for the next few months to come.

Jovi latest single Tonight is definitely another hit for the diva which is already receiving massive air-play in Jamaica.

Tifa has recently released two blazing tracks that are currently receiving high rotation across the local airwaves. "Spell It Out" is an uptempo dancehall track produced by Ward 21, in which Tifa showcases her lyrical talents and versatility in a style never heard before on the dancehall scene. Fans can look out for the video for this hot single in April 09.

"With the recent bans from the Broadcast Commission, artists now have to become more creative with their material. "Spell It Out" is a song which truly shows my versatility and talent as a writer,” stated Tifa.

Tifa's “Tick It Like A Clock" is featured on Stephen Mcgreggor's latest project, the Boasty Riddim. The riddim also includes artists such as, Beenie Man, Laden, Vybz Kartel, Elephant Man and more. Tifa has also recently released "God Blessed" produced by Equiknoxx, which is already receiving rave reviews in both print and electronic media.

The finalists for the Caribbean/International leg of Pulse’s Caribbean Model Search (CMS) Reality TV show arrived in the island on the weekend to start taping the TV show, which will air around the Caribbean and in US, UK and African markets starting in April. CMS is the region’s largest and most successful model search attracting thousands of entrants from around the Caribbean and other parts of the world. Last year the event was extended to the United Kingdom and the 2009-10 events will add parts of Latin America, Africa and wider Europe to the list of countries represented.

The young ladies represent Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, New York, Florida, Guadeloupe, The Bahamas and Guyana. They are Crystal Patterson, a 16 year old Excelsior High School student representing Jamaica; Royann Ambrister, 17 year old aspiring business major who hails from The Bahamas; Tryce Scully, 19 year old Economics/Pre Medicine Student representing Florida; Meleesa Payne, 23 year old dance and Spanish student from Guyana; Chantel Davis, 20 year old international studies student representing New York; Kerry Ann Murphy, a 20 year old stylist from the twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago; 16 year old high school student Jodesha Nedd from Barbados and 18 year old cosmetology student Olivia Mekel from Guadeloupe. The winner will take the title of the Caribbean’s Next Supermodel for 2009. She will also get her international career moving by visiting New York model agencies.

While on their recently concluded US Tour dancehall heavyweights TOK wasted no time in getting work done. The platinum selling group was busy in the studio recording with multi-platinum R&B singer Kelly Price. They recorded not one, but two tracks with the talented songstress.

The recordings which took place in LA include the brand new track tearing up local airwaves, titled "Bonafide". This single was produced by Beatzgalore out of New York and will be featured on TOK's new album "Our World". The other single is titled "Good for You", and will be released on Kelly's own upcoming album.

Rick Ross says if you judge him on making music, then his Deeper Than Rap LP (due March 24) should make a bigger splash on the SoundScan charts than 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin'.

"That's for sport," Ross said about his dis raps aimed at 50. The Miami monster said his underground records won't overshadow the hits on his album. "My freestyles as you could hear them, 'Kiss My Pinky Ring,' I do them in 20 minutes and put them out there. Those crumble empires. People listening to how potent the music is. That's all this really is for me. I'm not really excited yet. All this is a platform for me to show people how talented I am. How much better of a lyricist I am. So if [50] sold 10 [million], my next album should sell 12."

All the extra aside, Ross is spitting on all the Deeper Than Rap records that have leaked so far. The album is sounding like it will definitely be one of the premier offerings of 2009. "On Top of the World" came out Friday, and a week before that, he dropped "Cigar Music."

Gravy, who stars in the new "NOTORIOUS” biopic about the life of slain rapper Biggie Smalls flew to Kingston Monday with Mavado, who returned from a hectic promotional trip to New York. The two will be collaborating on several projects together whilst Gravy is in the island.

Mavado created more history over the weekend at a show in Rochester upstate NY. The only act on the bill, Mavado pulled out an astonishing 4,000 fans into the huge Armory venue in freezing sub-zero temperatures and snowstorms. Observers said it was the biggest Dancehall show ever in Rochester and attracted more patrons than many rap shows including recent gigs with TI and Fat Joe.

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With such a good start to 2009 fans of Ce'Cile can expect greater things in the coming months…

Danger Zone/Sobe Entertainment recording artiste Ce'Cile has reaped more success coming off the well received launch of her latest album Waiting which has garnered wide acclaim; as one review puts it.

"This is another album showing that CéCile is a truly great female singjay and songstress..." - Reggaevibes.com
The artiste's large volume of high quality work has also been validated by her receiving numerous nominations this awards season.

Ce'Cile is nominated for Hype TV Singer of the Year along with several other top-flight artistes while on the RETV MVP Awards she is nominated in the Best Music Video (Female) category with Ride Or Die. Ce'Cile's 2008 hit album track So Fly has also received several accolades including being placed at # 12 on the New York top 100 songs of 2008 compiled by Clinton Lindsay. For the track, Danger Zone's Bad Gyal teamed up with renowned producer Scott Storch in collaboration with Beenie Man.

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Jamaican dancehall/reggae singer Barbee who is presently off the Island promoting her chart riding single ‘Love You Anyway’ will be back in Jamaica before February 5, to attend the prestigious EME Awards as she was nominated in the category for Vocalist of The Year (Female).

‘Love You Anyway’ is Barbee’s first solo successful single which seems to be heading for the #1 spot on several charts both local and on the international scene. ‘Love You Anyway’ is now occupying the #7 spot on Richie B’s Top 20 Reggae Singles Chart and has ascended two places on the Hype TV Top 20 Singles Chart jumping from #12 to stand firm in the #10 spot. However, Barbee seems to be locking the streets as her single is now #4 on the Stampede Street Chart, which is Jamaica’s #1 premiere source of knowing what’s hot in the streets. The single is also doing well on the New York/South Florida Charts and has recently entered several reggae charts in Canada.

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It's a stone cold fact that nothing or no one can cool down Mr. Vegas' fiery, international smash "Mus Come a Road." The omnipresent Reggae hit "Mus Come a Road" is now competing against heavy hitters including JayZ, Justin Timberlake, Akon, Beyonce, T.I. and others on international pop charts.

This week, "Mus Come a Road" hit #6 on Germany's prestigious Black Music Chart -- up from #9 last week. Making a home on this chart for over six weeks, "Mus Come a Road," which features Barrington Levy, shows no signs of flinching. Although "Mus Come a Road" found a place on numerous pop charts over the past several months, it's presence on this chart is the song's highest to date. Even more impressive, "Mus Come a Road" is the only Reggae single on Germany's Black Music Chart -- beating out popular singles from mainstream artists.

"It pleases me to know the strength of Reggae music in international markets," commented Mr. Vegas recently regarding "Mus Come a Road's" overseas success. "It's quite an opportunity to have a place on the charts with some of today's biggest acts."

Mavado’ ‘I'm So Special’ which was recently remixed by female rap superstar Foxy Brown, has also been remixed and used by G Unit member Tony Yayo on his latest mixtape - Bloody X- Mass. The original song has done the rounds in Jamaica become an almost instant success and tearing up clubs and sessions across the island since its release. It also has crossed over into international success with it entering the Billboard charts recently at #53.

The TJ records produced song on the ‘Unfinished Business’ rhythm, is not alone in terms of the international exposure as D.A.S.A.C.A member Serani has a song on the rhythm which entered the Billboard charts at #55.

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Since the release of Foxy Brown’s new single Rikers Island feat. Jamaican actor Louie ‘Ox’ Rankin, everyone been asking if Louie will in fact end up at Rikers Island (prison).

It's so unfortunate that the Platinum Camp signed actor Louie Rankin from the movie Belly and Shottas got arrested on the same day after he had just finished the studio session with Foxy Brown for the single Rikers Island.

According to reports, NYPD detectives stopped Ox’s SUV and during the search of the vehicle, a firearm was found.

In the intro Ox who also known to many as Teddy Bruk-Shut in the movie Shottas chanted, “Mr. Commissioner free Foxy Brown or less a gun shot through Brooklyn, a gunshot in a Bronx, a gunshot a Manhattan, a gunshot a New York and every weh, free har right now or else come I am the original Bumbocl**t Jamaican don dadda."

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Although thousands of miles away from her sunny Caribbean home Mischu Laikah is heating up the reggae scene in Europe with a frenzy that has left many European reggae fans expecting a hot winter. Both fans and industry persons are predicting that Mischu Laikah is definitely the next top female reggae artist to look out for.

The artist has recently concluded a European Tour with Jamaican Reggae artist Perfect also known as Giddimani on his “Born Dead with Life” tour.
Mischu Laikah and Perfect recorded a beautiful Reggae track titled “Rastalovin” which is schedule for release early next year. This tune might be her first official single whereas Management is looking into the options of going to Jamaica to shoot the video for this promising song.

As far as where the tour is concerned Mischu Laikah said it was a great experience for her to spread her wings and promote her island at the same time. Mischu Laikah said: “Perfect’s (Giddimani), stage energy is incomparable, the music and the messages are strong and it was an honor to be able to experience it on stage!” Mischu Laikah unleashed a musical genius during the tour that had big names in the industry paying close attention!

Prime Minister Give Mi Da Country Yah Fi Run Fi Day - All A Dem Pedophiles Yah Affi Get Slay"

By Di Reviewer
OutAroad.com Writer

The ‘waring don’ from Clarendon is definitely back with a bang, fresh off a long musical break that had many fans and fellow entertainers speculating his whereabouts. The ‘girls dem gizzada’ has made it clear with his new singles produced under OutAroad Records that he is here to reclaim his place in the Jamaican dancehall scene.

This single entitled Amber Alert featuring the beautiful singing sensation Ikaya is a departure from the war tunes that we are used to hearing from Merciless. It’s obvious that he has developed as an artist during his break and he is ready to show Jamaica and the world his maturity. Surprisingly the artist has put out this song with sting around the corner even though it is not a war tune.

The song deals with social commentary on the many negatives that are happening in Jamaican society particularly focusing on child abuse. This makes the song extremely relevant and easy for the fans to relate to.

Dancehall sensation Latifa Brown more popularly known as Tifa has taken the lead with her hit song “Bottom of the Barrel” which is currently at the #7 spot on Richie B’s Top 20 Dancehall Singles Chart and #12 on the OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart.

After 11 weeks on the charts “Bottom of the Barrel” is steadily making its way up the dancehall ladder on several local and regional dancehall charts. This is Tifa’s first song to enter the charts.

When asked what she thinks about all of this, she simply replied, “God is Good.”

Tifa will be flying out this week for the Federation Sound: TNT 3 The Hard Way CD release party, which will be held this Wednesday at Santos in Manhattan, New York. Tifa along with Natalie Storm and Timberlee will be performing live at the event. The much anticipated CD was released earlier this month and has been dubbed as the “maddest mix CD ever,” by Federation Sound.

Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall joined forces with Jamaican dancehall pop star Sean Paul, R&B prince Akon and Twista for the remix of Kardinal's Billboard hit single "Dangerous".

Kardinal told www.prefixmag.com, "I basically spent the summer getting "Dangerous" out of my head and now this remix gets released. The first official remix for the first single off Kardinal Offishall's Not 4 Sale adds Sean Paul and Twista.

The original version always felt more like an Akon single than a Kardinal song, this one doesn't seem like anyone's track in particular. Regardless, my guilty pleasure track of the year gets re-energized and I'm sure that people will be acting stupid across clubs everywhere to this song.

The track was produced by DJ Kemo & hAZEL. Not 4 Sale was released on September 9, 2008. [Nah Right]

Stunning singing duo Brick & Lace are currently touring Europe promoting their hit single “Love Is Wicked”.

In the UK the single charted on Music Week’s urban chart @ #18 and this week jumped to #7. “Love Is Wicked” charted at #8 in on NRJ France before promo on the single even started.

Nyanda and Nailah will be in France this weekend to kick off their French promotion by performing on major radio station NRJ’S showcase.

Last month Brick & Lace’s “Love Is Wicked “single had these following stats in these European countries:

*Sweden- #2 radio track and #1 iTunes song

*Finland- #3 radio track and #2 iTunes song

*Norway- Top 10 radio track and Top 10 iTunes

Super talented girl group MBC (Make Boyz Cry) is currently enjoying much success both locally and broad. They have scored their first top five hit with their most popular song to date "Busted" on Computer Paul's Boot Camp label. "Busted" has been in the number two position on Canadian radio station CHRY 105.5FM The Beat, Toronto Radio Dubplate Top Ten Reggae & Dancehall Singles Charts. A few weeks ago the video supporting the chart topping single peaked at number one and held that position for several weeks on RETV's MVP chart.

MBC is also getting a lot of attention with their brand new single "Real Girls" (Boot Camp Records). This song is also destined to be another hit and has charted in Italy on TPN Radio's DJ Gusma T's Top Twenty singles chart at position number six.

Listen to Shotty Pooh's 'Tru Player' on the OutAroad music player on the right

Born Craig Dezron Davis to Sonia P. McPherson and father K.S Davis. October 26 1983, at the Kwanis maternity Clinic in Downtown Kingston, Came out with a “Bang” it was suspected at birth that he would be An artiste, ’cause he would cry so loud and regularly, A nurse said with a smile ”yes this one is cleaning his lungs”.

Thirteen years later, (aka) Shotty Pooh welcomed a sister into the world, named Ashley, as he Was an only child and was very close to his mom who up until then was a single parent but has recently married, now, Sonia Henry. Shotty Pooh is the 100% inspiration behind the record label “Rainbow Castle Production” as He is the one that asked his grandmother/Joyce Abdool/Exec. Prod...And mom Sonia Henry/Manager, to manage and produce him as he was tired of hanging out at studios “loafting” Thus the label started.

Dancehall's resident 'fashionista' D'Angel is perhaps a living, breathing example of strength. So, it should come as no surprise that her single, Stronger is so powerful.

"I did this song for all the strong women out there. The song is powerful and deep, it portrays my struggles and what I have overcome." That's just how dancehall's hottest girl, D'Angel feels about her single Stronger.

Now, fans can expect a video for the single, which is heating up airwaves around the world, and on the Internet - having found favour with radio disc jocks in the region, internationally and on the Internet.

"I'm not one to give up," she says, before adding that she decided to do a video for Stronger "because it is such an inspirational song and, it's a very true message, and I wanted to share it with as much people as possible."

D'Angel, who last month paid tribute to the stellar performance the Jamaican Olympic Team put on at the Beijing Olympics, will be shooting the video later this month.

She promises fans just as good a quality video as Blaze was. "Blaze was a great video, Stronger will build on that," she says.

Deejay Garrison Hawk was recently chosen to be featured alongside 35 other artistes as part of Coca-Cola's worldwide Coke Rewards campaign and his song, Sweet Music, has been one of the top five most downloaded songs in the promotion.
Quite excited at the way things have turned out, the deejay says this success is in no way fleeting. His previous single, Gangsta Roll, had nudged him onto the world stage - the song reached #9 on the Hype TV top 20 chart and the track received radio airplay in Jamaica as well as in Europe, Japan, London, New York, and Miami.

When a club remix of Sweet Music leaked, it hit #11 on the UK pop charts. The song has also been featured in the video game Tropico:Caribbean Sims, which has sold several million copies worldwide.
However, prior to all of the acclaim, some of Hawk's tunes wound up in the hands of legendary reggae producers Sly & Robbie as well as the heads of A&R at Warner Brothers UK. Hawk wanted to take his songs and record them in a new style - one taken from his experiences in growing up in Jamaica and New York and touring Europe and Asia. Warner Bros loved his vision and signed Hawk almost instantly. Within weeks he was recording in Brixton, England with one of London's hottest young producers, Dan Carey, then it was onto Kingston's Anchor Studios with Sly & Robbie and back in Brixton. The result is a truly original hybrid of roots reggae, electronic music, English and American pop and vintage.

By Mike Duprez
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Somewhere, somehow an NFL scout must be drooling at the thought of Usain Bolt catching long touchdown passes.

There's nothing wrong with dreaming. Bolt is the fastest human being in history, he's a freak of nature at 6-foot-5 and if he could just be taught how to catch the football, who could possibly cover him? ESPN's Chris Berman would call him Usain "Lightning" Bolt.

Bolt may never play in the NFL, but the idea of a world-class sprinter doing such a thing is not unprecedented.

The best known sprinter who played in the NFL was Bob Hayes, a double gold medal winner in the 1964 Olympics (100 meter dash and 4x100 relay). Of course, Hayes wasn't strictly a sprinter. He did also play football at Florida A&M, but track was clearly his best sport in college.

Winning two gold medals put Hayes at the top of the track world and perhaps he could have won more gold in 1968. But the Dallas Cowboys had other ideas, drafting Hayes in the seventh round of the 1964 NFL draft.

By Garrick
Contributing Writer

Dancehall artist Latifa Brown a.k.a TIFA, on the heels of her "Bottom of the Barrel" music video release, has embarked on her first European Tour.

Over the next six weeks, Tifa and producers Ward 21 will be touring countries all across Europe, namely to Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia and Berlin. The tour is scheduled to begin on July 18th and will continue until the 30th of August. This is is the first major tour for the artist who burst onto the dancehall scene in early 2005.

"I'm very excited about this tour, and I look forward to connecting with my European fans over the next six weeks," stated a noticeably excited Tifa before departing the island.

By Krazy Katty
OutAroad.com Writer

Zip Jock Nikki Z can definitely now sport the title of Zip Jock/Artiste as her delivery on the collaboration with Leftside titled ‘Belly Ring’, might be the next party/club banger that will see girls showing off their Belly Rings up “inna di video light”.

Nikki-Z’s flow “nuh ordinary a tall”, the radio diva style and pattern is fresh to death. Leftside A.K.A Mr Mini Me delivery is exceptional great as usual. OutAroad.com gives this party joint 4.75 ratings out 5.

Even though a lot of other artistes have done songs on this same topic, the properly worded song, along with the artistes’ creative flows is what makes the difference.

Her are a few lines from the song:

Left Side:
Girl yuh looking good inna yuh belly ring
Yuh know yuh turn mi on inna yuh belly ring
That’s why mi love when yuh wear yuh belly skin
So show mi yuh, show mi yuh, belly ring!!!

Nikki Z:
It’s the diva Nikki Z watch my hip swing
Cause a love to, love to, love to shake my belly ring
From the front to the back you can hear it sing
(Phone rings) Who’s that on my celli - yow what up Nikki to Z - What up Elle

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Chris Brown Racks Up 10 Teen Choice Nominations - The R&B Crooner's debut in the songwriting world -- Rihanna's "Disturbia" -- reaches #11 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart

Late last month, Pop/R&B sensation Chris Brown received 10 Teen Choice Nominations -- the most nods of any Teen Choice Awards nominee. The nominated categories are as follows:

* Choice Male Hottie
* Choice Music: Male Artist
* Choice Music: R&B Artist
* Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon-Male
* Choice Music: R&B Track "Forever"
* Choice Music: Single "With You"
* Choice Music: Hookup (Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown "No Air")
* Choice Music: Love Song (Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown "No Air")
* Choice Music: Hookup (Lil Mama featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain "Shawty Get Loose")
* Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track (Lil Mama featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain "Shawty Get Loose")

Jamaican selecta Rolexx is taking his career to the next level. Rolexx has become more and more popular in Jamaica as well as internationally as a member of the Bembe Squad and since Bembe is now an international party phenomenon with regular dances also in Grand Cayman, Fort Lauderdale and Japan. Rolexx and the other top selectas who are part of the squad are sought after all over the world.

Rolexx will be leaving the island to head to Tokyo, Japan before the end of July to sign a management deal with the Japanese company MIWA. He is currently reviewing this major contract with his lawyer. MIWA also represents the new act Mccowan as well as various Japanese artistes. The company is starting to work with Jamaican talents due to the amazing popularity and success of Jamaican reggae and dancehall in Japan. Especially dancehall and street dances are very popular and Jamaican artistes, selectas as well as dancers tour Japan regularly.

“Digicel’s People’s Choice Award Winner 08”

Its fashion week here in Jamaica and D’Angel is certainly moving to the beat of fashion. She is the proud recipient of this year’s Digicel’s People’s Choice Awards at the recently concluded The Style Observer Awards 08, held at the Tera Nova Hotel in Kingston. D’Angel is a ravishing, statement making, and style making female whom is honored to master the art of fashion and continue to turn heads with her luminous abilities. The other nominees were Miss Kitty, Busy Signal and Yendi Phillips (Miss Jamaica).

Hot New Releases

D’Angel has release a brand new track called “Stronger”, produced by Sonny Spoon. She said “This song reflects my personal struggles over the years and it is a song that was written to include my personal feelings as well”. In addition, there are other new releases in rotation that have been heating up the local airwaves, some of which includes "Nah Guh Nuh Weh” (Black Pearl), “High Intensity (Fresh Ear), Hustling Ladies (Ward 21), Real Gangsta (Chester), Talk is Cheap (Kings of Kings), and Don’t Hate (Snow Cone). Contact the local radio stations to request any of the songs listed above.

Royal Palm Estate - Acting Career

Season 26 of one of Jamaica’s most watch television series, Royal Palm Estate features some high profile celebrities and artistes alike. Episode 6 will feature D’Angel in her first appearance on screen as an actress. D’Angel plays the role of Rainbow, whom is the host for a TV program called “Over The Rainbow”. Episode 6 will air on CVM TV this Sunday June 22 at 9:00 PM, with a repeat broadcast Wednesday nights at 10:05 PM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hot Dancehall girl group MBC (Make Boyz Cry) is getting ready to release a brand new single titled "Busted" produced by none other than their multi- platinum award winning manager & producer Computer Paul. MBC (Make Boyz Cry) has already enjoyed a fair amount of success with other singles such as "Short A Nuttn" & "Real Bad Man" on Computer Paul's Boot Camp label. However the group is very excited about "Busted" because of the level of impact the song has already created in the streets, it has been receiving a lot of support from radio stations and sound-systems island wide.

Tongues have been wagging about busted none stop as the song is quickly catching on especially among female fans, because of its lyrical content. The song unfolds almost like a Jamaican roots play, "Busted" is basically a telephone conversation between two women about the man in their life. As expected the conversation is filled with harsh Jamaican realities, controversy, drama and humor. Computer Paul recently contracted the services of video director Andrew Val for the making of a music video in support of "Busted". The video was shot at various locations on Red Hills road in Kingston and will be released to cable and television stations locally and abroad early next month.

RDX has reached another milestone after successfully achieving 2 number one singles consecutively, nominated best on Duo/group of The Year, and making a debut entry on the New York singles charts. The Duo is now officially signed on with Universal Japan to produce their first album. Universal Music Japan (Umusic Japan) is a subsidiary of the US based Universal Music Group (UMG). It is the largest record label in Japan. Universal Music Group has a 25.5% market share and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vivendi. The one album deal with possible options was sealed by RDX Publishing Company Jamdown Music based in the UK, is still untitled and will feature 14 tracks including popular songs such as Dance, Everybody Dance and Dancers Boom as well as two bonus cuts.

Now reaping some fruits from years of hard work dedication and commitment, the very organized and business like duo have been strategically putting various plans in place, setting goals and meeting deadlines to ensure future success.

Cherine Anderson's 'Dancehall Soul' sound has made an impact and helped to create a new standard for up and coming Jamaican female vocalists. In only two years she ignited our flames with "Good Love", turned up the heat with "Coming Over Tonight", and set ablaze speaker boxes with the lyrically potent and heartfelt "Kingston State of Mind". Cherine has written and collaborated with some of the best in the business and performed on world renowned stages. For those eager for more of Cherine Anderson, she's got something for you - a FREE mixtape entitled Street Anthems - made especially for her fans.

The mix (a FREE download through www.cherineanderson.com), is a 36 minute musical journey and offers new recordings of previously released hits as well as several unreleased songs. Hosted brilliantly by Rory of Stone Love, Street Anthems also features appearances by other artists including: Wyclef Jean, David Rodigan, Britney Spears, Sly & Robbie, Peter Gayle, Chuck Fender, Desdamona and Carnage.

Street Anthems is the first of its kind by a Jamaican vocalist. When asked about the inspiration behind Street Anthems, Cherine responded, "Street Anthems is really my gift to the streets; the ghetto, the people who really can't afford to purchase cds. I make my music for all people and I want them all to share in the experience."

The Street Anthems mixtape also serves as an introduction to the Summer 2008 release of Cherine's highly anticipated debut album.

Dancehall’s only deejay Assassin has been rampaging the dance halls of the Western world. In March, he has already done quite a few performances and has a very important one, coming up on Saturday, March 22.

“I’m heading to Tobago, and even though I’ve been in the business for five years and I’ve had hit songs over there, it’s going to be my first time performing in Trinidad and Tobago,” Assassin stated excitedly. “But one advantage I have of making a good and lasting first impression is that I’ve now been doing this for five years so I’m closer to perfecting my craft.”

Assassin’s appearance at Magnum’s Follow Di Arrow on Saturday, March 1, has left many talking of his “superb” performance. The artiste is pleased with this review as he has invested great time and energy into his performance skills and delivery. “I’ve spent time studying it (his craft) to improve it and I always want to make each performance better than my last,” he said.

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

By: The Spokesman

Continuing the March Break Out Artist of the Month Feature on Reggae singer / songwriter Etana, OutAroad.com felt it was time to see what the self styled "Strong One" was like, live and direct in the streets on an average day. So on Friday March 7th we travelled with the empress singer as she made several scheduled appearances in and out of town.

The first stop was at the Digicel Call Center in the business district of New Kingston where Etana accompanied by her Road Manager Lerone Chutkan payed a surprise visit to the staff of mostly telephone customer service representatives who after a prior choice survey select her from a poll of Dancehall & Reggae artists. Warmly embraced by the staff Etana shared in a few laughter and smiles, before she began signing autographs and taking pictures with fans and well wishers. After spending some down time with the workers as a show of gratitude Etana was presented with a LG CHOCOLATE slide cell phone and off she went to the next stop miles away in the southern parish of Clarendon.

Musical artiste, actor and reality TV star Ky-Mani Marley continues his press campaign for his latest album Radio. Ky-Mani will appear on two nationally televised programs the week of March 10.

On Monday March 10, Ky-Mani will appear on NBC/Telemundo's show called "The Shuffle". The show will air at 5:00 PM (EST). "The Shuffle" is a hip, fresh look what's going on in the world of music and mun2. Hosted by resident VJ Pico, the show is shot from the Telemundo studios in Miami.

On Thursday March 13 Fox's Happy Hour with Cody Willard and Rebecca Gomez welcomes Ky-Mani for a one on one interview. Fox's "Happy Hour" is described as a new breed of news show, where a younger version of "Regis and Kelly" meets "Cheers" with the breeziness of “Entourage." "Happy Hour" will air at 5:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 13.

I-Octane recently received recognition at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards for his music video Stab Vampire and his latest video Poverty seems set to follow in the same direction.

This is definitely one of the best music videos for the longest time. Poverty takes a sharp look into ghetto livity, it cuts to the core as it identifies the cause and consequences through cleverly inserted blurbs. This gripping social commentary zones in on real issues that contribute to crime through a pictorial portrayal and I-Octane tops it off with his soothing empathizing voice in the background.

The video since its release has been permeating the local cable and television music video programmes and is receiving some good feedback.

It could be one of the contributing factors why the single Poverty which was recorded on the 83 rhythm has now shot its way on the Hype TV Top 20 Singles chart at # 18.

Incidentally another single, Queen Ifrica's Daddy Don't Touch Me There was also recorded on the same rhythm and that song sat at the number one spot for four weeks. It's left to be seen whether I-Octane's Poverty will follow the same path.

Tarrus Riley continues to make waves internationally with two of his hits; She's Royal and Lion Paw consolidating his positions as an international reggae star.

She's Royal still maintains a presence on the international scene tearing up the local charts, Tarrus Riley has the number 3 spot on the BBC 1 Xtra charts while his Pull It Up Selector collaboration with Jimmy Riley maintains its number 2 position.

On the local scene Tarrus still hold the position as one of the most popular reggae artiste. His new track Lion Paw is moving up the Richie B reggae chart and is now at number 14.

EUROPE TV

The video for Lion Paw has been added to VMX TV, Channel U, Ben TV and Mus Flash & Bunch TV.

The video for Protect Your Neck has been added to VMX TV, Channel U, Ben TV and Mus Flash & Bunch TV.

The video for Lion Paw has also been featuring on Reggaefrance.com.

MySpace.com will exclusively debut dancehall superstar Shaggy’s new Hype Williams directed video “What’s Love” featuring international hitmaker Akon on Feb. 20th, 2008 at 12PM PST (3PM EST). The 20 times platinum reggae icon contemplates leaving his girl for all the wrong reasons while Akon adds his silky smooth chorus on this track off Shaggy’s latest album Intoxication (VP/Big Yard). The legendary Hype Williams, also known for his works with Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Missy Elliot, perfectly complements “What’s Love” with his colorful and bold direction. The video premiere will also be coupled with a special behind-the-scenes making of this high concept, high fashion video.

Shaggy recently performed this burgeoning hit off his critically acclaimed release on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and now the reggae/dancehall single is currently receiving the most U.S. radio airplay for its genre.

Intoxication “merges catchy choruses with deep, fluid growls landing like smart bombs over irresistible beats” (Village Voice), and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts. People magazine raves club smash “Church Heathen” “ingeniously intermixes dancehall riddims and Gregorian chant.”

2008 is off to a great start for Jamaica's beloved reggae diva Nadine Sutherland. Her critically acclaimed album Call My Name (released last May) is up for two Canadian Reggae Music Awards. The popular lead single, "Big Tingz", has been nominated for Best Reggae Single - International while the full album (produced by Kenroy "YahBreeze" Archibald and Nadine for Eight76 Records) is up for Best Reggae Album in the International category.

Nadine, who is headed to South Florida next week to perform at the highly anticipated Evening of Love & Togetherness Concert, was thrilled when she got word of the nomination. "Call My Name is such a special project, and when I see it being recognized I am happy. We never had a big budget like a lot of other labels and producers, not a lot of the big promotion dollars, so we have just really worked hard to let people know about Call My Name and get to hear the album. The response to the music is true and sincere, so I am thankful".

U.S. Based entertainment company New York Entertainment Movement Inc was formed in 2003. This company is a lifelong dream of its President Wayne A Gordon and, who hails from the parish of Manchester (Jamaica). He started out in the music business as a promoter in the early 90's when he moved to live in the Jones Town area of Kingston. While living in Kingston he promoted several dances with the popular "No Retreat, No Surrender Promotions" featuring sound-systems such as Stone Love and Metro Media. Over the years New York Entertainment has successfully staged various events both in New York and Jamaica, working with sound-systems such as Stone Love, Metro Media, Bass Odyssey, Young Hawk, Top Secret, Black Kat among others. The most recent event staged by the company was, the annual Unity Is Strength family fun day and stage show, on April 1, 2006 in Comfort, Manchester.

The company also owns and operates a subsidiary called New York Entertainment Movement Records. Both entities are operated by Mr. Gordon and his wife Lorna Channer-Gordon who came on board in the capacity of Vice President in 2006. She brings to the team 14 years of valuable marketing experience garnered while working with companies in Jamaica such as Courts Jamaica Ltd, Jamaica Observer, Jamaica Lottery and Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.

There is no taming this lady diva of dancehall. With her biting lyrics and lethal performance Spice is holding her own on a stage that is dominated by her male counterparts.

In December she enjoyed a busy season as she passed like a tornado through the events leaving total devastation in her wake. Events such as Riding West, Sting, Island Explosion and Tivoli Jamboree saw her in all her element as she had the crowd in frenzy as she “talk up did tings dem!”

The New Year, January 1 saw the trend continuing at Unity Splash where she took total control of the crowd and showing exactly why a lot of female DJs have to think twice about tackling her on stage!

Negotiations are now in the works for her to go on a European tour with Baby Cham and Pinchers and she is ready!

Currently Spice has some songs that are hitting up the scene right now and these include ‘Whoa’ on the Old Axe riddim, for Truck Back label, ‘No Gal’, ‘Dun Out’ on the Dem Gal Smitten for Ward 21, ‘Goody Good-Ho for Natural Bridge and ‘Up Inna De Light’ on the Gear Box riddim and this one debut at #19 on the Hype TV top 20 singles chart. Also look out for the premiere of Dem Gal Smitten medley video with her hot song ‘Dun Out” feature in it.

Busy Signal
Kingston, Jamaica: Intense dancehall artiste, Busy Signal, is once again at the top of every teen's list. Signal has been nominated in four categories at the first annual Youth View Awards. The nominations he received are for Favourite local music video with the hit song "Jail", Chart Topping Song with "Jail", Young, Hot & Hype Personality of the Year and Celebrity Role Model.

"It's an honour to be nominated in all those categories and no matter whether I win or lose, I just want the teens to know I'm thankful", says Signal.

The Youth View Awards are a true reflection of a youth's view of artistes that were their favourite in 2007 and who they consider to be young, hot and hype. The teenagers will vote for their favorite in each category and the winners will be announced on February 2 at the awards show to be held at the Courtleigh Auditorium.

Busy will also be performing at the Youth View Awards after party at Cuddyz in New Kingston.

By: Christopher Icey Jace Campbell
OutAroad.com Writer

It's unofficial until announced by the Hon. Prime Minister Bruce Golding but make no mistake February is strongly being hailed as the month to celebrate Jamaica's most prominent cultural genre REGGAE in all its glory. Still only the first week of the New Year and already activities are being planned for the Irie month, the most significant of which will without a doubt be the inaugural staging of the .

Now less than two months away the Awards Ceremony slated to unfold on Sunday February 24th at the National Indoors Sports Centre is fast becoming the talk of the Music fraternity. Why; The answer is simple - because for the first time ever in Jamaica such a distinguished and prestigious ceremony will highlight and award the creative excellence of Dancehall and Reggae Songwriters, Producers, Vocalists, Engineers and Video Directors based locally and abroad.

An initiative of the Recording Industry Association of Jamaica (RIAJam) the Award ceremony will break new ground as over 30 deserving individuals will be presented with an award stemming from four major categories - Reggae, Dancehall, Gospel and finally a General category that will host nominees of the - Best International Dancehall/Reggae Artist and the Best Music Producer awards with the other two sub categories Most Popular Artist and Most popular Song being determined by public voting.

Assassin and Sadiki

Assassin has just wrapped shooting his latest video for the song Money Machine which he recently recorded with Sadiki on Assassin's own Board House label.The video, shot on location at Advidco Studios in Kingston, was directed by Julia Braham.

The video for the song Money Machine features Assassin emphasizing his wealth and ability to buy anything he wants, cash even Portmore. In the video Assassin thanks the music for giving him the wealth and also to buy whatever he wanted without stress. He also uses the video to show off the his fruits of hard labor.

A buzz is currently on the streets of New York surrounding the hot new rap sensation Lil Lion, who has teamed up with Barbee, well known for her hit collaborations such as Missing You with Junior Kelly and Paddy Cake with Beenie Man. 12-year-old Lil Lion and Barbee have recently written and recorded the new track: Age Is Just A Number produced by Ingoma and Daine 'Jimmy' Clarke for Mel-Shar Entertainment of New York.

The track, Age Is Just A Number, introduces Lil Lion to the reggae market and demonstrates his lyrical competence as a Deejay. As a rapper Lil Lion has shown quality beyond his years, which has already earned him the admiration of both fans and members of the Hip-Hop fraternity. Now reggae fans have the chance to see him hone his skills in this genre.

Born in New York, Lil Lion claims reggae heritage as his father, a Jamaican producer who migrated to New York in the late eighties, has had considerable influence on his musical tastes.

The Billboard 200 was in a state of flux this week, as every album in the Top 10 fluctuated by more than 100,000 units this week, but when the dust had settled, Alicia Keys came out on top and had the second-best-selling album of the year so far. Alicia Keys managed to sell 742,000 copies of her new album, "As I Am", according to a report from Nielsen SoundScan.

With the almost three-quarters of a million albums sold by Alicia Keys, this has been one of the best weeks for the slumping music industry this year. Not only did the nine-time Grammy Award winner outsell the competition this week, but the first four albums of her career - Song in A Minor, The Diary of Alicia Keys, Unplugged and As I Am - have now all accomplished that feat. Alicia Keys is now the only female solo artist, other than Britney Spears, to have topped the Billboard 200 with the release of their first four albums. Alicia Keys' "As I Am" is now the second highest-selling album of the year, behind Kanye West's "Graduation", which sold a whopping 957,000 in its first week of release in September.

With Alicia Keys holding the top spot this week, Josh Groban managed to move up to second spot on the Billboard 200. Groban's holiday album, "Noel", shot up from sixth place last week to second place with 223,000 copies sold. That increase in sales also allowed Josh Groban to beat out Celine Dion's first album in four years. "Taking Chances" debuted in the third spot on this week's charts, as Dion's latest offering managed to sell 214,000 copies. In fourth place this week, "Now 26", the compilation album that never seems to end, managed to move 208,000 copies this week. That beat out Garth Brooks' "The Ultimate Hits", which fell from third spot to fifth spot on the strength of 204,000 copies sold.

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WAYNE MARSHALL is at it again, after blazing radio airwaves this year with songs like Cocky, Astronaut, Who & Dem, Smoking and his most recent release Pot Holes.

The Alliance DJ will finally be putting out his second solo album soon. Marshall who has been having a great year was recently present at a photo shoot for an upcoming December 23rd event and had this to say on what fans can expect the second time around. “Well I'm working on my second album, in the studios with Steven McGregor, Jam Two, Delly Ranks, Left Side and Esco as well. I'm also doing work with various producers right now but the album is the thing that’s number one on the agenda so mi kinda a take it to them more to the street, create the buzz and get everybody calling the name and anticipating the project and then we can eventually drop the album probably some time next year. We working on tracks with Sean Paul right now in the studio for my album that’s going to be hot, but it’s not finished yet. The same thing for Junior Gong - me and him have two prospective collaborations in the works which I’m looking forward to, me and Tessanne Chin is going to be rocking on the album as well, plus me and Chino did some hot stuff recently. It’s a whole heap a work, I'm just going to do a lot of hot songs and scale down to make sure the album is an All Star cast when it actually comes out”.

It is official: Teenage Choice Awards’ Female DJ of the Year, Macka Diamond, has severed all ties with her former representative, Ray Alexander of Khool Booking Agency, and has now formed her own entertainment company, DiamondDistrict Ja. Macka Diamond, whose real name is Charmaine Munroe, says there are no hard feelings, "a jus progress and growth, we cyaan stay inna di same place all wi life, what would we have accomplished?”

Macka talks strong and backs it up with action. She could very well be the busiest female Dancehall artiste out there right now, and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.

Just recently an official ceremony, attended mostly by officials from the National Library of Jamaica, was held in Macka Diamond’s honor at their East Street Premises, in which a copy of her spicy novel, BUN HIM!!! was signed over for preservation as a piece of Jamaica’s Cultural History.

That same day she attended a book signing at the Mary Seacole Hall on the Campus of The University of the West Indies, after which she performed at a Aids Benefit Fundraiser in aid of a family affected with the HIV virus, at The Student’s Union.

Christopher “Icey Jace” Campbell
OutAroad.com Writer

After 10 years in dancehall industry Ward 21 has a lot to say about the industries progress. As a production / DJ group the mad, sick, crazy trio of Suku, Conley and Mad Dog has an extensive catalog of work that dates back to the late 90’s when King Jammy’s started teaching them the art of Production. While interning at Jammy’s they worked with veteran acts like Sanchez, Morgan Heritage and Blacka Uru with a host of other artists benefiting from their high energy riddim compositions that followed in the impending years. Now taking their music to another level Ward 21 has been broadening their focus by bringing new talent to the mainstreams. Young singjay’s like Tifa, Natalie Storm and Timber Lee are among the groups top protégé’s now based at the Natural Bridge Studios on Dumbarton Ave, Kingston. The group is working on a new album to be released sometime next year but will leave in a few weeks for a pre Christmas tour of Europe that will run until early December. Ward 21 spoke with OutAroad.com about current happenings and past accomplishments.

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You guys currently have a brand new riddim out strictly for the girls, gimmie some details.

Ward 21 (Suku)
“Aright well you have a ting called Dem Gyal Sit’N zeen, of the artists featured on it you have Tifa, Timber Lee, Lady G, Lady Saw, Natalie Storm, Cecile, Stacious, Ms. Ting um… that’s about it.

The biggest unintentional secret in Dancehall/Reggae music since SNOW is that the fluid sound you hear on tracks recorded by Voice Mail is not the singular range of one singer; but that of a group. Stacked with an abundance of control and timing these three manage to belt out each bar and verse in such harmony that it is easy to be mislead.

It truly takes a skilled ear to initially distinguish the different voices. A shared destiny and ambition has bonded these three singers: Craig Jackson, Kevin Blaire and Oniel Edwards together as one group. Performing as a unit for the last 5 years, the three have remained as the final legacy of Voice Mail. Their debut album Hey was released in January 2006, and has sold over 100,000 copies in Japan certifying it Gold.

Cherine Anderson will top the list of local performers at the One Night Only Michael Bolton concert, hosted by CVM and Turn Key Productions on Sunday November 4 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

The soulful singer/songwriter is expected to captivate the hearts of the audience with a mixture of reggae, dancehall, soul and R&B, including Coming Over Tonight with Chuck Fenda and her most recent single You and me against the world. For Cherine, “as the only female billed for the show, I feel blessed to be given the opportunity to showcase my brand of music, on the same stage as the accomplished Michael Bolton”.

This talented performer has recently completed her first international tour, opening for the “rhythm twins” Sly and Robbie. She also had the privilege of performing on some of the shows as a featured vocalist. The fifteen show tour took place along the US West Coast, with four stops in Canada.

Dancehall has seen its recent share of emerging stars, but few have shined as brightly as Assassin. Versatile, wicked and wild, this young deejay has embarked on a journey akin to none. He somehow manages to do the impossible by rapping gully-style lyrics to hardcore riddims, while sidestepping the violent, drug-infused lyrics that are popular in the genre.

With his new studio effort Gully Sit'n now in stores (VP Records, August 2007), Assassin has been enjoying tours in Japan, across the U.S. and Caribbean. He's also been privileged to be on some of the hottest remixes of the year. He will be appearing on Elephant Man's new album Let's Get Physical due out on November 6 on the Bad Boy label, for his collaboration with the Energy God on the Five O remix. He also lent his unique chatting skills to one of the most-played pop tunes on American radio this year - Sean Kingston's Beautiful Girl remix.

Teenager Sean Kingston has retained his position at the top of the UK singles chart for a third week. The 17-year-old winner of the Best Reggae MOBO Award kept 50 Cent at bay, to keep Beautiful Girls at number one. In the album chart, James Blunt's All The Lost Souls album entered the chart at number one, knocking Kanye West's Graduation album to number two.

This week saw 50 Cent steam ahead of rival Kanye West in the singles chart as 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland climbed from number five to number two with Ayo Technology (although Kanye stayed ahead of 50 in the album chart).

Plain White T's held on to number three with Hey There Delilah, while Kanye West's Stronger single slipped to number four. James Blunt's 1973 single was at number five. Highest new entry was Babyshambles with Delivery at number six. Scouting For Girls climbed from ten to seven with She's So Lovely, as Foo Fighters climbed to number eight.

Rihanna's Shut Up And Drive fell from number six to nine as Timbaland's The Way I Are dropped to number ten.

Meanwhile, in the album chart, Amy Winehouse's Back to Black climbed to number three in the album chart, while Curtis by 50 Cent fell from two to number four. The State Of Things by Reverend and The Makers was a new entry at number five.

Source: www.ilikemusic.com

Kingston, Jamaica: - With the recent release of Freedom, his first single written and recorded in the 'free world', Jah Cure announces to the world: "Now the day has come you will see me again." And see him we will, for the first time in Jamaica, Cure will perform a full length set on Sunday, October 14 at Longing For, the final night of the 3-day event aptly titled Curefest.

Curefest, the 3-day event celebrating Jah Cure's freedom presented by Danger Promotions, Iyah Cure Promotions and Brass Gate Promotions is set for Friday, October 12 - Sunday, October 14, and will be held at 3 venues: Starfish Trelawny Hotel (Oct 12), Pier 1, Montego Bay (Oct 13) and Trelawny Multi Purpose Stadium (Oct 14).

Reflections on Friday October 12 is an all-inclusive birth night celebration party hosted by Jah Cure at the Starfish Trelawny Hotel. The night will feature Etana, Karen Smith, Live Wyya band, ZJ Smurf and ZJ Electra. Tickets cost $4,000 and the party will start promptly at 8PM.

Mira Craig is an artist with a very different sound, she experiments with her voice and mixes styles from all over the world in her productions. She samples her voice and makes a lot of the other samples and live sounds so the beats will sound organic. Her sound is an edgy mix of various styles such as Dancehall, Soca, Keiso, Raggasoca, Crunk, Southern Bounce, Norwegian Folk music, Japanese Folk music, Opera, Charleston, and many others. It’s a new and urban type of world music. She calls her sound Tribal Dreams. She also has a very distinctive voice, although she uses it in many different ways. She is songwriter and Producer.

She has her own company called Homemade Records and is the first artist to sell to gold with R&B in Norway. She makes all her own clothes for videos, stage and pictures. She co-directs, produces and co-edits her own videos. She does all the styling and choreography for her videos. She also does her own CD design. Her debut album, Mira Mira, went to gold without a TV commercial. She had 3 singles off that album, Boogeyman, Headhunted and Who Make Yuh, which all became huge hits. Her second album Tribal Dreams has just come out and the first single Leo was the first Norwegian video to get MTV’s highest rotation in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland simultaneously.

She has worked with respected artists and producers such as Snoop Dogg and Timbaland. She was featured on Timbaland’s album Shock Value, where she laid the opera voices in the production of Come and Get Me featuring 50 Cent and Tony Yayo. Snoop Dogg put her on his compilation Welcome to the Church - The Album, where she featured on the song Sisters n Brothers and he even put one of her songs from her first album Mira Mira on the compilation, called Dinner In Bed.

Since of late many young producers such as the talented group Daseca are braving the odds to mastering the art of digital audio production and recording. Once again dancehall music has evolved with the majority of current rhythms featuring synths & horn streaming over patterned percussion drum lines flooded with snapping Hi Hats all tracked, edited, mixed & mastered digitally.

At this moment Daseca is certainly one of the busiest & most credible production groups. Daseca the group is comprised of David & Craig who are brothers with Serani anchoring the unit. Known for crafting some of the hottest riddims of 2007 Daseca has been enjoying success both on and off radio play lists with projects such as Badman Place by Movado & Busy Signal, Dying by Movado & Serani, These are the days by Busy Signal and What I’m gonna do by Bugle. As young producers they’ve earned the respect and appreciation of many top dancehall artists including Bounty Killa, Movado, Alaine, Assassin and their most recent protégé Bugle. Heavy in the streets and building a reputation of consistency in quality & creativity Daseca has a quota for studio sessions but agreed to answer a few Q&A’s with us at OutAroad.com about music production.

OutARoad.com
What’s the influence behind the name Daseca?

Daseca
“Well, when wi just started doing music, wi did a try find a name that was original, it was David that actually make up the name, and is basically some thing that have all a wi name. So it’s like DA David, SE Serani & CA Craig”.

By: Christopher “Icey Jace” Campbell
OutAroad.com Writer

There’s no denying him, his witty dynamite flow will definitely catch you off guard and have you saying. Who’s that Rasta dude singing? Skull the newest and brightest spark to hit the reggae music genre internationally is 100% authentic.

A native of the Asian country Korea Skull, sports thick shoulder length dreadlocks, is a die hard Bob Marley fan, and is bent on exploring the roots of reggae to the fullest. Musically he’s ranking amongst the best in the world with his first single Boom Di, Boom Di enjoying 8 weeks and counting on the Billboard Hot Singles Charts. Currently ranked # 14 Skull began enjoying cultural music as a youth. In fact several video clips of the Asian sensation shows he does great covers of Bob Marley hit records plus he has the lean and rock foot movement of the late great musical icon.

He still utters his native dialect but Skull has quickly started to learn the English language. Though his music is a straight up tempo reggae vibe on bouncy hybrid (fusion of genres) rhythms Skull has the unique ability of crossing musical boarders with a stellar voice. His vocal capacity and clarity allows him to be mistaken as a pop artist to unsuspecting listeners. He even depicts a hip hop image in his whole demeanor and just has a superstar quality about him.

Ky-Mani Marley, international reggae phenomenon and son of the iconic Bob Marley, serves as the premiere artist for the newly launched label.

With reggae music finding mainstream success in the United States and abroad, the crossover appeal of superstar talent such as Sean Paul, Elephant Man, and Wayne Wonder has resonated with artists creating fan bases worldwide. Now Ky-Mani Marley, international reggae phenomenon and son of the iconic Bob Marley, is giving back to his fans in a whole new way.

Marley serves as the premiere artist for the newly launched VOX Music Group, an independent record label created by Voxonic Inc., innovators of a patent voice conversion technology which can convert songs into over 1,400 languages with a 99% accuracy and voice retention rate. Marley will be releasing his first album in five years on the label, with various singles to be released in languages such as Spanish and French.

Jamaican born chart toping 17 year old superstar recording artist Sean Kingston is once again dominating the spotlight - this time for successfully auditioning to play the lead role in an upcoming featured film that biopic the life of slain Hip hop legend Christopher “Biggie Small” Wallace.

It’s understood that Fox Searchlight Pictures facilitated nation wide castings for persons interested in the role of the film said to be titled NOTORIOUS. Kingston however told hiphop-elements.com "When I first heard about that movie, it was through management. My management told me about it and you know I had auditioned for it and I met with the director and I nailed it and he gave me a shot now at being in the movie." His lack on big screen acting skills didn’t seem to be a problem for the casting selection team that was said to be deliberately searching for an unknown star to depict the music icon.

Biggie also known as NOTORIOUS B.I.G was shot and killed in Los Angeles in March 1997. According to hiphop.com the movie will be produced by Voletta Wallace “B.I.G.'s mother” along side Wayne Barrow and Mark Pitts “members of B.I.G.'s former management team”. BadBoy Entertainment C.E.O and Owner of Sean John clothing & apparel Sean “P. DIDDY” Combs who will be the Executive Producer based on a screenplay written by Cheo Hodari Coker and Reggie Rock Bythewood. Though a schedule date for the film has not been confirmed as yet - fans of the late great Biggie Small can expect a great story.

The long anticipated launch of Ce'Cile's Bad Gyal album on the Japanese label outfit 'Avex' took place in Tokyo on September 5th. The album is the first for Ce'Cile on the Japanese label and after a successful tour of Europe Japan was ready for her debut.

The album contains 15 masterly created tracks and features a healthy mix of popular and new tracks with a blend of different genres. The first track Worth It is the first track on the CD and seems to prepare the listener for what is in store. Ce'Cile is at her best as she rides the rhythm to her second song, the smash hit: Goody which has been doing well internationally and spent seven weeks at number one on the Tempo Cross Caribbean Countdown. The song is another one of the host of professionally produced tacks on the album. It has superb arrangement and the vocals blend perfectly with the instrumentals.

Track number 4: Hot Like That is another dancehall favourite only this time it is even better, remixed with rap superstar Trina and boasts the production of icons Steely and Cleevie for Danger Zone and Sobe Records. Jamdown, appropriately placed as the 5th track is a well-suited ode to Jamaica. The track, produced by Ce'Cile, is a song that highlights the positives of Jamaica. "I've travelled to so many places but in the end, no matter how nice abroad is, there is no place like yard. I always look forward to coming back home." Ce'Cile explains. "With all the negatives people sometimes have to say about Jamaica, I wanted to speak about the positives of my home."

When it comes to musical legends, few have made the worldwide impact of reggae super-star, Bob Marley. His star is so bright in fact, that it shines on in the musical talent of his offspring, and second youngest son Ky-Mani is no exception. With his debut album Radio dropping September 25th on Vox Music Group, and his hit single One Time (click here to listen) blowing up the airwaves, Ky-Mani is now able to announce his tour plans with rock megastars Van Halen. Beginning September 25th in Miami, FL with an in-store promo stop at the Dolphin Mall, the tour routes through 51 major cities, including Canada .

Ky-Mani's musical versatility makes him the perfect candidate for this tour as he refuses to be pigeon-holed as just a reggae artist. Instead he incorprates everything he loves into his sound, including blues, world music, hip-hop and rock, preventing categorization. The end result is one that transcends all cultural lines. Like his father, Ky-Mani's raw, unadulterated, spirit-filled sound captures his listeners and reverberates his life story. Radio is filled with such music and boasts the production of Red Spyda, Ky Miller and J Vibes.

Hailing from the tropical island of Barbados, and crowned the undisputed "Queen of Soca" by fans worldwide, the British born ALISON HINDS is set to introduce the rest of the world to the power and passion of Soca (Southern Caribbean) music, which is rapidly gaining popularity among music lovers around the globe.

Since its dominant reign at the top of charts throughout the Caribbean, to New York City's prominent HOT 97 airwaves, to the BBC Radio in England, to Canada's premier music channel Much Music, ALISON HINDS' first single and video "Roll It Gal" has been gaining major global momentum, setting the stage for the highly anticipated U.S. release of her solo debut album, aptly titled SOCA QUEEN (1720 Entertainment/Black Coral) on November 6, 2007.

SOCA QUEEN is an upbeat collection of original songs, which captures ALISON HINDS' passionate sensual vocals, infectious driving rhythms and spirited lyrics. Armed with the stronghold support of her worldwide Caribbean fan base, the superstar touch of executive producer Salaam Remi (Amy Winehouse, Nas, Fugees), and fortified by the highly regarded Caribbean production team comprised of Shelshok (Wyclef Jean, Machel Montano, Maximus Dan), Chris Allman (Rupee, David Kirton), and Nicholas Brancker (Shabba Ranks, Simply Red, Rob Flack), the Soca Queen is prepared to broaden her domain.

Global sales of Nelly Furtado's third album, Loose, have passed 6.1 million and counting. No other female recording artist has achieved this level of sales during the past year, according to Universal Music Group.

Additionally, Loose has racked up 7.4 million digital singles sales worldwide and 4.4 million in ringtones

This week Loose will celebrate it's 60th continuous week on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, where it debuted at #1 after being released June 20, 2006. The album also recently returned to #1 for the second time on Billboard's European Top 100 Album chart where it is currently at #2.

Loose has been certified gold and platinum in 31 countries worldwide.

Furtado has been nominated for Female Artist of the Year honours at MTV's Video Music Awards, airing live on September 9 from Las Vegas.

Music which has always been mainstream is getting its due

Heath McCoy, CanWest News Service Published: Monday, August 20, 2007

CALGARY - Could it be that we're on the brink of a reggae revolution in the pop world?
A look at the pop charts these days suggests as much, noting that two of this summer's hottest hit singles come courtesy of Jamaican-bred newcomer Sean Kingston (Beautiful Girls) and Barbados babe Rihanna (Umbrella), both of whom incorporate heavy doses of reggae music into their hip-hop styles. Then there's 19-year-old Kat DeLuna, who was raised in the Dominican Republic, also making serious waves on the charts and in the nightclubs with her thumping debut single Whine Up, which features Jamaican dancehall star Elephant Man. And let us not forget Grammy-winning reggae/hip-hop hero Sean Paul whose next album A New Age (set to drop in November) is expected to do huge business.

For the first time since the heyday of Bob Marley, the music of Jamaica appears on the verge of becoming the music of North American pop.

2007 Promises to be one of the biggest and most exciting years in dancehall with more than just a fair share of excitement hitting the genre since its beginning. Both veteran heavyweights and the experience cruiser weight artists have been throwing knock out punch lines while stamping there mark with an arsenal of lyrically inclined hits dominating radio and television airwaves. Working their way up each year, a new breed of challengers emerges into the local arena capturing the spotlight by reliving past and present thoughts through a mic. For most it’s their only shot at the big time but for some the mainstream only requires exercise, and after exercising his lyrical skills for several years now this new challenger is fit enough to see the year through, But some how he still laments “exercise everyday and I’m still not fit” “What I’m gonna do, What I’m gonna do, What I’m gonna do”.

This summer its all eyes on Bugle and his street symphony single “WHAT I’M GONNA DO”. OutAroad.com spoke with the Dj as he enjoyed the wonderful sights of Red Stripe Temptation Isle in Negril to get the full story behind the Daseca connection and the making of the single.

BUGLE
Given Name : Roy Thompson
Community : Coorville Gardens
Credits : DJ / Singer / Writer
Credo : Work Work Work!!

OutAroad.com - When did you first realise your love for music

Bugle:
“Well a from primary school mi jus love music yuh nuh, me is just a musical youth that always a write and all a dat. From bout 2000, 2001 a producer a voice mi pon a riddim and him did want Elephant Man voice me too, dem time deh scare dem jus break up an him actually ask me fi write dah song for elephant man cause him have me as one a the greatest writers. Of course mi write the song an Elephant Man come through a the studio and hear di song and like it then voice it. From that me an elephant man have a link. Dat get me more inna the business so automatically mi up an out too when him a roll or tour”.

While Beenie man is having problems at home with his lovely wife D'Angel - he's enjoying good times with his hit single 'Back It Up' that still remains as the #1 song in Jamaica.

"Back it up" remains unmoving in its #1 Position on the Hype TV top 20 Reggae/Dancehall (Singles) Chart, as it as been controlling this top slot for about a month now. Let's see how long it will remain in this position?

Tarrus Riley's "She's Royal" still lingers in its # 2 spot. Will this song ascend to the top or will it be replaced at its current spot, this is the question on everyone's mind. Thus it remains or shot to watch as it is still a serious threat. Queen Ifrica's "Below the waist" is our greatest gainer this week as it moved three spots up to assume our #10 position.

Jah Cure's "Sticky" is our newest entry this week on the chart making its debut at the #19 position. This entry comes just after the dawn of his released. Let's see how fast this song rides the chart.

Hip Hop/Reggae/Soul 'triple threat' Sean Kingston has just been added to the line up for Reggae Carifest 2007. On August 25th, at Randall's Island in New York City, the 17-year-old Miami-born, Jamaican-raised Billboard chart sensation will be joining his uncle legendary Roots Reggae/Dancehall icon Buju Banton, and a slew of Reggae/Dancehall's stellar talents from around the world as a headliner for North America's signature summer Reggae staging.

Kingston and Buju, will be joining Ninja Man, Bounty Killer, Mavado, Lucky Dube, Third World, Collie Buddz, Yellow Man, Pinchers, I-Sasha, Million Voice, Jah Bami, the New Kingston Band, and Murasaki on the 'Green' carpet, while champion Carifest's environmental awareness campaign.

Cham has been on a hot run on the international music scene with his hit song, Ghetto Story and the official remix to Mims tune, This Is Why I'm Hot, also done with Junior Reid.

Well Cham recently released a couple songs to radio and shot music videos for them. Conscience, is a real conscious tune that is so powerful that it doesn't require forceful delivery. It is geared towards the wrong-doers of our societies and simply gets right to the meat of the matter from the very first line: "What could a possess a man, to turn a AK47 on a young woman/ And have the heart to send her go to neverland". As the song progresses, it gets increasingly deep.

By: Out&Bad

Between the years 2006-2007, the dancehall fraternity has witnessed four new artistes who have definitely made a mark in the industry. All four came along with a catchy slang that has now become an everyday language flowing from the mouths of teenagers and grown ups.

The first one on the OutAroad.com battle field was Busy Signal, who definitely stuck to the definition of his name and had the place busy. Within a few months he had the whole place shouting “Sound The Big Thing Dem” - he also made a promised to his fans that he’s
“Not Going Down”.
This promise, he manages to maintain even though a few months back, Busy had lost every bit of his ‘Signals’. He was however quick on his thoughts to realise that “These Are The Flipping Days”.

Next on the agenda was Idddddddd donia, who got his big break by following the clashing trends of Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. This trend he directed primarily at Busy Signal, though he threw words at Don Corleone, and Cool Face to name a few. With the strong lyrical content that he was spitting out, there is no way Busy Signal could have “Step Out” and competed with Aidonia.

After producing an endless array of hit records for the likes of musical heavyweights such as 50 Cent, The Game, Rihanna and Snoop Dogg, production savant J.R. Rotem has turned his attention to one of the most innovative young talents in music, Sean Kingston, the first signing on his Beluga Heights label.

Kingston, a 17 year old native of Jamaica who now lives in Miami brings his very unique triple threat of talent of rapping, reggae chatting and soulful harmonization with the 2007 release of his debut yet to be titled album.

“As an artist, my whole goal is to make powerful and classic music,” Sean divulges. “I want everyone to feel me and understand where I’m from and that’s what this album will do. The music is all about an authentic Sean Kingston vibe. JR is a talented dude and a dope producer and he saw that I had something different than any other artist out there. Together we’re a powerful force.

NCE (Nothin Comz Eazy) Records is the movement. THE ALLIANCE is the click. Comprised of rappers BLACKOUT, P.O.P., SKINNY, female rapper BLISS, and in-house producer TY-CUTTA, their hit song “TATTOO” featuring FABO, is sweeping the nation faster than you can say “Tat-Tat-Tatted Up”. This club banger is one that’s not going anywhere! One thing is certain; regardless of your set, the fact of the matter is that The Alliance inked up just right! The tattoo, whether if it’s displayed in clothing apparel designs or directly on the skin, is an expression of a lifestyle that represents total individuality and freedom of expression.

Dripped in individuality, THE ALLIANCE, signed to Asylum / NCE Records, is able to hold it down as a group while each member is successfully able to rip the stage. As the brainchild of their manager, Q, THE ALLIANCE fulfills his vision that comprises of a strong unit but also one in which each member remains to stand on its own legs and reach the highest heights in music. They breed versatility and won’t allow themselves to be lumped into the ‘crunk’ category although the group is from Georgia. Instead, they want the world to know that they will eventually branch off in various directions with diverse sounds and solo projects. No one-hit wonders here! Instead they use THE ALLIANCE as a platform, just as the tattoo, as a vehicle for creative expression (and by the way- everyone in the group sports tattoos).

"Xtra, xtra read all about dancehall newest 'Gangsta Ras" - He's easily one of the most "in-demand" artistes on the music scene, Munga Honorable has been and will be busy all summer. Whether it is that he's travelling all over the island or he is flying overseas to "Buss It Make The Earth Shake" Munga is making his presence felt everywhere.

He has some major upcoming dates including: Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest - Montego Bay, Jamaica (Thursday, July 19), All Spice 2007 (Saturday, July 28) Fully Loaded - James Bond Beach, Oracabessa (Sunday, July 29), A St. Mary Mi Come From, Gray's Inn Sports Complex, St. Mary (Sunday, August 5); Irie Jamboree - Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, NY (Sunday, September 2) to name a few.