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VYBZ KARTEL’S “KING OF THE DANCEHALL” ENTERS BILLBOARD CHART!
BY KEVIN JACKSON— Vybz Kartel— King Of The Dancehall, the latest album from imprisoned deejay Vybz Kartel, debuts at number two this week on the Billboard Reggae Album chart. The Adidjahiem Records/TJ Records product is distributed by Zojak Worldwide. With first-week sales of 1,867 copies (according to sales tracker Nielsen Music), King Of The Dancehall has the biggest first-week sales for a dancehall artiste since Beenie Man’s Undisputed in 2006. Produced by longtime Kartel collaborator Linton ‘TJ’ White, the 14-track set contains the hit songs Fever and Western Union. This is Kartel’s sixth title to chart on Billboard. His previous albums were 2015’s Viking (Vybz Is King) which reached number three; 2011’s Kingston Story which stalled at number seven; 2014’s Reggae Love Songs & Other Things which reached number seven; 2013’s Vybz Kartel Roots & Culture: … Read entire article »
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KINGSTON RADIO JOCK ESCO, UNDER PROBE FOR PLAYING VYBZ KARTEL’S JINGLE!
By Curtis Campbell— Deejay denies being fired from radio station— Radio disc jock and dancehall artiste Esco, formerly of the duo Leftside and Esco, has denied allegations that he was axed from radio station Hot 102 FM for playing a Vybz Kartel Christmas greeting that was allegedly recorded while the artiste was behind bars. According to Esco, he is still at the radio station and the Broadcasting Commission was misled by a mischievous individual. “I am not off the air, it’s just an investigation. They are alleging that I played a Christmas message from Vybz Kartel, but while I have maximum respect for the commission, I haven’t violated any code of conduct and did not play any personalised message from any convicted individual. I have respect for Vybz Kartel and have produced several songs for … Read entire article »
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USAIN BOLT SPARKS CONTROVERSY AFTER ALLEGEDLY PAYING SELECTORS TO PLAY ONLY GAZA SONGS!
By Shereita Grizzle— Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer Usain Bolt pounds his chest as he beats American Justin Gatlin to win the 200 meters final.— Sprint sensation Usain Bolt is at the center of a dancehall controversy after a video of him paying selectors to play only ‘Gaza songs’, during a segment at a recent party began circulating on social media. Bolt, a patron at a recent staging of Uptown Mondayz, showed his support for the Gaza group when he took the microphone and led his own set at the session. The popular athlete instructed the party selectors to play only songs from the Gaza boss, Vybz Kartel, and after they hesitated a bit, he proceeded to issue $1,000 notes to help persuade them. “A weh yuh wah mi do, pay yuh?” he said before throwing the notes … Read entire article »
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DOWNSOUND RECORDS DROPS THE NEW RIDDIM “FARR OUT!”
Ishawna & Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell— DOWNSOUND Records has released a new rhythm Farr Out, which features in the work of a number of dancehall artists. According to producer Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell, he and the DownSound team found an opportunity to put some real vibes back into the dancehall with a high-energy rhythm that the streets can relate to. The rhythm features Vybz Kartel with How Mi Grow, Ishawna’s Long Fingernail, Weh Dat Aguh by Chi Ching Ching and Harry Toddler’s Use To.Last week, the set was abuzz with glitz, glamour and music with the making of the video directed by Josef Bogdanovich, DownSound’s principal. He explained the medley is one of 50 videos produced locally. “The video is fashion driven and you will see Ishawna with a brand new look. The video also highlights … Read entire article »
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SINGER JAH VINCI ESCAPES MAJOR INJURIES IN CAR ACCIDENT IN MONTEGO BAY!
By Rosheika Grant— Jah Vinci— Dancehall artist Jah Vinci is now giving thanks for eluding injury after being involved in a car accident on the weekend. The accident happened about 2 p.m. on Saturday, while the artist was travelling from a show in Gutters, Montego Bay, St James. According to a spokesperson, the car Jah Vinci was in spiralled out of control and collided at the roundabout in the Catherine Hall area in St James. The artist was not the one driving when the accident occurred. The spokesperson said the singer was on his way to another event in Portland, where he was also set to perform the same morning when the accident happened. received cuts A member of Jah Vinci’s team received cuts and bruises from the accident, but the artist only hit his head and left … Read entire article »
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AFTER FOUR NOMINATIONS, POPCAAN FINALLY WINS THE MOBO AWARD!
Popcaan— After securing four nominations in as many years, deejay Popcaan finally won the MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act. The event took place on Wednesday night at the Leeds First Direct Arena, in west England. Popcaan, who was not present, won over Chronixx, London-based dancehall artist Stylo G, singjay Protoje and Omi, whose Cheerleader topped the British national chart in 2015. Popcaan is making waves locally with songs including Way Up and Weed is My Best Friend. He has a strong following among dancehall fans in the United Kingdom, thanks to several well-received songs. In 2010, he had an underground hit there with Clarks, done with his mentor, Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim. Last year, he scored his first and only British top 10 hit when he teamed with British singer Melissa Steel … Read entire article »
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TAD’S RECORDS RELEASES NEW SERIES “REGGAE COVER JAMMZ VOL.1!”
LUST—- REGGAE Cover Jammz Vol 1, a new compilation series from Tad’s International Record, was launched last week. The first in the collection has 14 songs. Tad Dawkins, the company’s principal, describes them as ‘personal favourites’. “We are taking the opportunity to expand the Tad’s brand catalogue with the Reggae Cover Jammz series through 10 over the next 10 years,” he said. As its title suggests, ‘Cover Jammz’ are dancehall/reggae renditions of popular songs originally done by pop acts. Some, like LUST’s take on Air Supply’s Just as I Am, were big hits in Jamaica and on regional charts in the United States. Singer Stevie Face’s take on Aaron Neville’s Tell It Like It Is, a hit for him in 2009, is also featured. As well as LUST member Lukie D’s spin on the John … Read entire article »
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BLAK RYNO WANTS OUT OF CONTRACT WITH PRODUCER!
By Simone Morgan— Blak Ryno and Justus Arison— MUSIC producer Justus Arison said despite the difference between himself and singjay Blak Ryno, the entertainer’s album is slated to be released within the next 30 days. The set, Better Tomorrow, will be on Arison’s JA Productions. “He (Blak Ryno) called me saying that he wanted to terminate the contract. I didn’t tell him not to; all I asked him was that we speak after the album release. But he is saying he wants to do it now. He can if he wants, as I am not holding him back, but the album is a good one. I have invested a lot of time and money into it, so I will be releasing it soon,” Arison told Jamaica Observer. According to Arison, the 14-track set shows off … Read entire article »
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KYM HAMILTON, FORMERLY GAZA KIM, EYES COMEBACK WITH NEW SINGLE WITH DJ KALCIUM!
Kym Hamilton formerly known as Gaza Kim is eyeing a return to the musical spotlight. The vivacious singer recently released a sizzling hot new single titled Time Up, that was recorded with Dancehall deejay Kalcium. The former Gaza Empire member who is known for songs such Teenage Pregnancy, which was done with Vybz Kartel and Bills ft. Lisa Hyper believes that her new single will help her to reconnect with her fans in the Dancehall. “I’m getting a lot of positive feedback about Time Up. People are telling me they love the melody and the lyrical interplay between Kalcium and me. People like these kind of songs that deal man and woman relationship issues,” she said. Time Up was released in August, since then it has been enjoying rotation in a number of countries … Read entire article »
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VYBZ KARTEL WOULD BE FREED OVER BUJU BANTON, IF IT WERE UP TO RAPPER JAY Z!
Taken from: 18karatreggae@gmail.com— Although Buju Banton is sentenced for a lesser crime than Vybz Kartel, if it were up to Jay Z , and he could free only one, he would free Vybz Kartel. Buju Banton is serving a 10 year sentence on conspiracy drug charges, while Vybz Kartel is saving a life sentence on murder charges. Both entertainers were leaders in their respective niches of dancehall/reggae. While Buju Banton catered more to the cultural/Rasta fans, Vybz Kartel was for the rude boys in the streets and the girls in the dancehall. So why would Jay Z, the Hova of hip hop, free a convicted murderer over a convicted conspirator to deal drugs when he himself is an admitted former drug dealer? Well for Jay Z, it comes down to realness and he has … Read entire article »
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