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SINGJAY DON HUSKY BATS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS!
By Howard Campbell— Don Husky—- SINGJAY Don Husky makes an appeal for more airplay for aspiring artistes with On and On, his latest single, produced by Downsound Records. Although only 21 years-old, Don Husky (Rushane Brown) has done the studio rounds since he was a student at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston. He is familiar with the challenges of trying to get that big ‘buss’. “Yuh song will play a Boasy Tuesday or Weddy Weddy but it neva pass the airport ’cause it don’t get play pon radio,” he said. “Is a money thing; nobody should get pay fi play music (on radio).” Don Husky’s passion about the lack of airplay for budding acts can be heard on On and On. He says his previous songs including Wah my Own and Have You Ever Loved … Read entire article »
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THE JAMAICA NATIONAL PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION URGES PARENTS TO BOYCOTT THE HIGH COST OF SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES!
By Nadine Wilson— Graphic: Rorie Atkinson—- THE National Parent-Teachers’ Association (NPTA) has charged that schools are using graduation ceremonies to raise money, and is urging parents to boycott the school-leaving event. Everton Hannam, the NPTA president, made the call last week amidst growing complaints from parents about the high costs associated with the events. “A graduation exercise has, in many cases, become a fund-raising exercise for most of the schools. When I look at what the students get, based on the money they pay, I am inclined to believe that some of them have become fund-raising exercises for those who organise them,” Hannam told the Jamaica Observer. “We have received complaints starting at the primary school and even at the basic school [level] and it’s like $6,000 or $7,000 for graduation, and they are getting … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S MORAL DECAY CONTINUES – A ST. THOMAS FUNERAL HOME OFFERS MUSIC AND GAME PACKAGES GRAVESITE PARTIES!
The moral decay worsens: St Thomas funeral practice of grave concern— IN May this year when former Prime Minister PJ Patterson reiterated the need for a national strategy and programme of action to address declining moral standards across the country, he was yet again criticised by his detractors. Among the loudest critics were some who were probably too young to know that he made an attempt at having the country deal with this issue 20 years ago. Those people we can forgive. However, there were others who, while armed with the truth of that 1994 effort by Prime Minister Patterson, thought it politically expedient to chastise him anyway. That latter group, we believe, have done younger Jamaicans a great disservice, for they have a responsibility to use history to frame their comments. We are not … Read entire article »
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GRUB COOPER, DRUMMER/SONGWRITER/LEAD VOCALIST FOR THE FAB FIVE BAND, ESCAPES INJURIES IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT!
Astley ‘Grub’ Cooper– By Gareth Davis— Port Antonio, Portland: Astley ‘Grub’ Cooper, renowned songwriter, composer, drummer and vocalist of the Fabulous Five Incorporated Band, escaped injury in a two-vehicle collision along the Boundbrook road in Port Antonio, Portland, yesterday morning. The crash took place shortly after 10:30. According to the police, Cooper was a passenger in a Toyota Rav4 travelling towards Port Antonio. The vehicle collided with a Suzuki Vitara, which was travelling in the opposite direction. A number of persons reportedly rushed to assist the occupants of both vehicles, fearing that there were serious injuries or fatalities. Although no one was seriously injured, Cooper, who was unscathed, was taken to the Port Antonio hospital for observation and later released. Fab 5, which celebrates its 44th anniversary later this year, was booked to perform at the Tropical Lagoon Boston Jerk and Music … Read entire article »
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MIKEY SPICE’S “I AM I SAID” CLOCKS ITS SIXTH WEEK IN THE TOP POSITION OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE ALBUM CHART!
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 7/4/14 Six weeks @ No.1 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL 1 -1 -14 I AM I SAID (6) MIKEY SPICE JOE FRASER RECORDS 2 2 8 Fly Rasta Ziggy Marley Tuff Gong Int’l 3 4 8 Radical Sizzla VP Records 4 6 7 Sweet Personality Riddim Various Artists Nature’s Way Ent 5 5 8 You Can Make It King Banton Trainline Records 6 7 6 The Oracle Unleashed Little Hero/Pzed Earth Strong Records 7 8 5 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2014 Various Artists Greensleeves/VP 8 3 10 Hi-Grade Ganja Anthems Vol.4 Various Artists Greensleeves/VP 9 10 4 It’s Major D Major Penthouse Records 10 12 2 Specialist Presents Alborosie & Friends Greensleeves/VP 11 9 20 Love Situation (6) Tarrus Riley Cannon/Juke Boxx 12 14 2 The Life I Live(d) Hezron Tad’s Records 13 11 17 The Journey (5) … Read entire article »
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CHRONIXX AND ETANA ARE CONFIRMED FOR NEW ZEALAND’S “RAGGAMUFFIN FESTIVAL” DECEMBER 13!
Chronixx— ETANA and Chronixx are the Jamaican acts confirmed for the eighth staging of the Raggamuffin Festival, to be held December 13 in Auckland, New Zealand. British supergroup UB40, which has endured internal and legal conflict in the past decade, will headline the event along with gangsta rap pioneer Ice Cube. For the first time, ‘Raggamuffin’ will have two stages — one for reggae, the other for rap. UB40’s line-up is expected to include three of its original members: Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue. Lead singer Campbell left the band several years ago due to differences with former colleagues. “We asked our fans who they would like to have at Raggamuffin and we were overwhelmed by the requests for UB40. We’re very pleased to be able to bring this iconic reggae act back to the … Read entire article »
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SEAN PAUL BUILDS MOMENTUM FOR HIS RETURN TO REGGAE SUMFEST JULY 13-19!
Sean Paul– International reggae/dancehall superstar Sean Paul is busy fulfilling the title of his sixth studio album, Full Frequency, as he continues to complete an extensive world tour which has so far spanned four continents. The Grammy Award-winning artist is currently in the UK for his latest appearance at the UK Wireless Festival (July 5 and 6) at Perry Park in Birmingham and Finsbury Park in London, respectively. The Wireless Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a world-famous selection of the best in hip hop, pop and dance. Sean Paul joins a cast of fellow international stars like Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Pharrell, Robin Thicke and Ellie Goulding. Sean Paul is bringing his own sense of excitement to the Birmingham-London festival, as it is called in some parts of the UK, with hits such as Want Dem All and Other … Read entire article »
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“TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS” TO HONOR THE CHUNG BROTHERS, MIKEY AND GEOFFREY, JULY 26!
By Howard Campbell— Top: Mikey Chung Bottom: Geoffrey Chung (left) with Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones—-. The 17th staging of Tribute To The Greats takes place July 26 at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St Andrew. Dubbed ‘The Chinese Connection’, it salutes the contribution of the Chinese to Jamaica’s popular music. Today, the Sunday Observer continues a six-part series on some of the recipients. WHILE growing up at Tewari Crescent off Maxfield Avenue in the early 1960s, Mikey Chung recalls hearing the sounds of ska from a nearby club. It had an enduring impact on he and his younger brother Geoffrey. The Chungs’ love for music grew when they moved to Vineyard Town in east Kingston and attended St George’s College. Geoffrey, one of reggae’s finest producers, died in 1995 from kidney failure. Mikey, older by … Read entire article »
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JAH RUBY RETAKES THE TOP SPOT OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGGAE CHART!
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART 7/4/14 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1- 2 -15 WHO CARES (4) JAH RUBY HEAVY BEAT RECORDS #1 2 3 11 Spirulina Chronixx Zinc Fence Records #2 3 6 11 Ride Pon Di Riddim Shuga Penthouse Records #3 4 1 13 Here I Am (2) George Nooks Total Records #1 5 8 9 Who’s Gonna Love Me Nadine Sutherland Star Struck Records #5 6 4 12 Fly Rasta Ziggy Marley/U Roy Tuff Gong International #4 7 10 8 Trigger Etana Barb Wiya Records #7 8 5 11 The Power Of Love Twiggi Bon Fire Records #5 9 9 17 Sweet Caroline (2) King Banton Trainline Records #1 10 12 8 Show And Tell Mikey Spice Joe Fraser Records #10 11 13 7 Let Me Love You Tonight Wayne Wonder Nature’s … Read entire article »
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