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MAVADO AND SIZZLA MAKE GUEST APPEARANCES ON RICK ROSS’ LATEST ALBUM “MASTERMIND!”
By Kevin Jackson—- American rapper Rick Ross performing at the Best of Summer Concert in New Kingston in 2012.—DANCEHALL acts Mavado and Sizzla are featured on American rapper Rick Ross’ new album Mastermind, which was released last week by Ross’ Maybach Music Group label. Sizzla and Mavado appear on the track Mafia Music 3, produced by Roosevelt ‘Bink’ Harrell III. It is not the first time Ross has worked with Mavado. They collaborated in 2011 on the song … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
WHEN ARTISTS PICK THEIR NAMES FROM FAMOUS BRANDS!
Baby Cham— By Mel Cooke– More than being a performer and/or songwriter, entertainers are now encouraged to think of themselves as a brand. As such, they are advised to engage in brand-building processes, just like a drink or motor vehicle manufacturer for instance, and plan strategically to revitalise their brand as necessary to maintain and maximise viability. However, with Jamaican entertainers liberally tossing in references to popular brands in their lyrics, it is not surprising that a few … Read entire article »
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FORMER GAZA MEMBER JAHVINCI, CARVING OUT HIS OWN NICHE!
FORMER Gaza artist Jahvinci is determined to re-establish himself through a partnership with his record label Out Clear Movement and Tripledose Productions. “Right now, I have a solid marketing and booking team, and we are making a big push this summer to move the brand forward,” he says. Jahvinci The singer’s new songs include Mama Don’t Cry, Ghetto Youths, Victory, and Dem Violate. Victory was done for Tripledose Productions, while German company Jugglerz Productions released Dem Violate. Interestingly, the … Read entire article »
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ALL SYSTEMS ARE SET FOR REGGAE SUMFEST 2012!
Shabba — big hit this year, says Sumfest organiser BY RICHARD JOHNSON—- ORGANISERS of Reggae Sumfest are pleased with the way things have progressed for this year’s staging of the popular festival. According to the festival’s chairman Robert Russell, plans for the July 15-21 event are more advanced than they have ever been in its 20-year history. Top: Shabba Ranks, R. Kelly “We have had no real challenges this year. All our vending stalls have been taken, the grounds are … Read entire article »
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THE INCREASING INFLUX OF SOCA ARTISTS ON DANCEHALL RIDDIMS!
Lil Rick By Hasani Walters…., There has always been a connection between the soca and dancehall genres. It seems that link is becoming stronger these days as dancehall experiences an influx of recordings by soca entertainers on its rhythms. This trend was apparently popularised after Shurwayne Winchester’s Wine on JA Productions’ Overproof rhythm was released last year. The song was a favourite of many due to its dual properties – being on a hit dancehall rhythm but done by a soca entertainer, thus providing … Read entire article »
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REVIEW: RAPPERS AND REGGAE ACTS SHARE THE STAGE AT BEST OF THE BEST!
Mavado performs at Best of the Best in Miami. By JESSE SERWER Miami’s Best of the Best concert is one of the most prominent annual showcases for dancehall reggae in the U.S., attracting upwards of 10,000 spectators to the city’s downtown on the Sunday before Memorial Day. While the event has taken on more of a hip-hop flavor in recent editions, with rap stars flocking to Miami during what’s known as Urban Beach Week, it’s still a largely … Read entire article »
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STRICTLY THE BEST 45 (CD REVIEW)
TITLE: STRICTLY THE BEST 45 ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS LABEL: VP RATINGS:**1/2 Of the two volumes of Strictly The Best (44 & 45) that are released simultaneously, the dance hall set is usually the least favorable for critics, due mainly to the explicit lyrics of some the material included. This selection of songs is much better than previous volumes, maybe Chris Chin is finally hearing the cries of the pens, or perhaps he has no other choice because this series … Read entire article »
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CLASHES HAVE THE “MAGIC TOUCH” FOR STING 2011!
From The Jamaican Gleaner War Works For Sting Published: Wednesday | December 28, 2011 KipRich declares Merciless dead during Monday’s staging of Sting, ‘Rumours of War’ at Jamworld, Portmore, St Catherine. – Photos by Winston Sill/ Freelance Photographer ‘Rumours of War’, the tag line for Sting 2011, was confirmed as the successful clash format for the hardcore dancehall show dubbed ‘The Greatest One Night Reggae Show on Earth’ by the early daylight hours of December 27. The ultimate confirmation that … Read entire article »
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