American hip hop rappers, Kayne West and 50 cent are at war, however, its a battle on who can sell the most records for their latest albums.
The two rappers released their albums the same day, and have since been creating quite an excitement in the music industry.

And the Winners are?
LOS ANGELES — Winners at Sunday's 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences:

Drama Series: "The Sopranos," HBO.
Comedy Series: "30 Rock," NBC.
Miniseries: "Broken Trail," AMC.
Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central.
Variety, Music or Comedy Special: "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC.

They quickly regained the 'limelight' when she and her friend went on their head tops and wine, their rival tried to imitate their style of dance and fell on her back causing much laughter at the dance.

Kingston, Jamaica:
The American male Rhythm and Blues (R&B)/Soul singer Akon, originally from Senegal in Africa with one of his smash hit 'I wanna love you' is taking the Jamaican shore by storm.
the track also features usa Rap artiste Snoop Dogg.
The video is getting heavy rotation on Cable Channels and on radio stations.
Cars, and buses blazing this song, whichs shows the magnitude of its popularity.

Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 9:00:00 AM
The widest variety of Jamaican food and music in one day !
• Jerk Village
• Bussu Village
• Yam Village
• Little Ochi Seafood Village
• Kiddies Village

Once again an offspring of the Great Reggae Icon Robert Nesta Marley has won the coveted Best Reggae Album of the Year at the 49th Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles, USA. on Sunday Night, February 11, 2007.
Ziggy Marley, 38, son of Bob Marley, the late King of Reggae, won his fourth Grammy Award with the Album 'Love is my Religion'.

TW TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 JOE GRIND (2) KIPRICH/DELICIOUS BIG YARD

2 Hits Pon Toppa Hits Capleton Don Corleon

3 Beware Tarrus Riley VP

4 Brooklyn And Jamaica (6) Morgan Heritage Juke Boxx

5 Forty Sup'em Capleton Blaque Warriors/Trend Setta

6 Skin To Skin Cherine Anderson Irie Pen

7 Traffic Jam Steven/Damian Marley Ghetto Youths

8 Hot Wok Mr. Vegas w/ Opal & Hotta Ball In De Streetz

9 Loco Amor Nanko Downsound

10 Coming Over Tonight Chuck Fender/Cherine Anderson Birch Hill

11 Reggae Vibes Shaggy Big Yard

12 Shine Richie Stevens/Mama Carmen Pot Of Gold

13 Life Seeds I Wayne Loyal Soldiers

14 Church Heathen Shaggy Big Yard

15 Judgement Chuck Fender Juke Boxx

16 Raindrops Richie Stevens Big Yard

17 Driver Buju Banton Gargamel

18 Over Fifty Chetenge Tad's

19 I Wanna Know You Sizzla Juke Boxx

20 Your Shining Light Freddie McGregor Joe Fraser

Dj Erup is expected to make a big push to the top this year after coming off 2006 with a bang.

His break away smash hit 'Seh dem a Gangsta' is still 'running de place', and with the right lyrics the more established acts will come under pressure from this determined artiste.

Erup was always itching to make it to the main stage, but wasn't given the chance but at the Guinness Sting 2006 at the JAM WORLD in Portmore he grasped it with both hands.

NEW YORK - Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. paid Howard Stern an $83 million stock bonus on top of his five-year, $500 million pay package that he signed in October 2004.

Stern’s Sirius said in a statement that it paid Stern slightly more than 22 million shares of stock after exceeding a year-end subscriber goal for 2006 by more than two million.

Mi a tell u that sex really sells. This is just a reflection of society. I guess Mr Stern is making money base on the desire of people for raw sexual material.

Send some a dat money to Jamaica Mr Stern we have some debt over here we need to pay!!!

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The body of soul singer James Brown has yet to be buried as attorneys and his children work to find a resolve the issues settled surrounding his estate, including where he will be buried.

For now, his body lies in a sealed casket in his now controlled temperture home on Beech Island, said Charles Reid, manager of the C.A. Reid Funeral Home in Augusta, Ga., which handled the services.

Brown died of heart failure Dec. 25 at age 73. His will has yet to be filed, said Mr B. Dallas, the attorney for the singer.

Well Yesterday (Tuesday January 9, 2007) was Whitney Houston grand yard sale. From all the articles listed on the Internet the sale went well.

By all indication Houston made back the money to clear her debt. The true winners are however the persons who bought the items on the auction, because I am sure in a few months or years when Whitney becomes a star again, these items will be placed on ebay for some crazy money.

Give JAMCL your opinion

Únited States R & B and soul singer Beyonce' Knowles has done it again, not only she's being enjoying success in the United States, but also on local soil, in 'Yardie' country where the the fans are quite hard to please with Írreplaceable' a hot track from her latest project entitled: 'B'Day.

Irreplaceable (...to the left, to the left), which is about the 'Dream girl' getting rid of a cheating mate is getting alot of airplay on radio stations and in the night clubs and dance sessions locally.

Patrons at the Foundation Music Showcase held at the Golf Accademey on Saturday Night 6 January 2007 were left broken when half of the major acts did not turn up.

American Soul singer Pebo Bryson was expected to be the highlight of the show.

Fans that were in high anticipation of a heated clash between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer before the year ends is in for a disappointment.

Beenie Man's request to clash with Bounty Killer at Camp Fire in Ewarton, St Catherine was turned down by the War Lord himself yesterday.

Bounty's stance stems from Beenie Man's opting out of a clash with him at the Reggae Show Sting in Portmore early Wednesday morning.

The Greatest One night Reggae Show, Sting which was held on Boxing Night, December 26, 2006 somewhat lived up to its name, as it was not lacking in terms of confrontations, incidents and controversies.

Heading the list is that of Beenie Man's no show for a particular clash with Bounty Killer, and the missiles that followed.

The people were hungry for a clash, but this did not materialize.

Sting 2K6 was the show of the year Buju mash up the place, Ninja and Spice gwan good and Mavado almost dun de place.

Killer came out on stage after Mavado, did some good lyrics and got a lot of forward. He them called Beenie to come and war with him and the crowd went berserk. Beenieman did not come out on the stage.

As the sun begun to rise Addi di teecha (Kartel) came out with hit songs such as 'Beyonce Wine', 'Tick Tock' and 'I Neva', and got some forward, then he called up Beenie man and this time he came out and performed 'Roll Deep' and other songs and got plenty forward. While he was on stage performing out of nowhere appeared the man in black (GRUNG GAD) the name on the back of his vest, stormed on stage saying “war is on”. But the war did not go on.

According to Antionette, a patron at the venue, “If a man walk away from almost any other show i could understand but not STING!!! yuh maddd!!! Betta prove yourself right there and then.

TW TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 BROOKLYN AND JAMAICA (5) MORGAN HERITAGE JUKE BOXX
2 Joe Grind Kiprich/Delicious Big Yard
3 Shine Richie Stevens/Mama Carmen Pot Of Gold
4 Judgement Chuck Fender Juke Boxx
5 I Wanna Know You Sizzla Juke Boxx
6 Loco Amor Nanko Downsound
7 Hits Pon Toppa Hits Capleton Don Corleon
8 Your Shining Light Freddie McGregor Joe Fraser
9 Forty Sup'em Capleton Blaque Warriors/Trend Setta
10 Skin To Skin Cherine Anderson Irie Pen
11 Beware Tarrus Riley VP
12 Harbouring Love (4) Roger Robin Joe Fraser
13 Traffic Jam Steven/Damian Marley Ghetto Youths
14 Driver Buju Banton Gargamel
15 Mash Up Me Love Life Screwdriver Joe Fraser
16 Rock Me Tonight Anthony Cruz Joe Fraser
17 Nothing Wid Dem Buju Banton Gargamel
18 These Streets Tanya Stevens VP
19 Love And Devotion Jimmy Riley/Delly Ranx Taxi
20 Goodas Fi Dem Tony Matterhorn Natural Bridge

Just weeks after announcing her break up with husband of two years Kevin Ferderline, Britney Spears 25, has gone back to the wild life that she usually portray on and off the stage, and the same party craziness that Ferderline was exhibiting and she opposed in days gone by.

Britney Spears mother of two, is said to be appearing at parties skimpily dressed and behaving wild.

American Veteran Singer James Brown, who was once called the ‘Godfather’ of soul died at age 73 on Christmas morning December 25, 2006.

Brown died due to complications from severe pneumonia.

It’s an all white affair at the greatest one-night show on earth (Guinness Sting 2K6). The outbreak of malaria has caused the promoters to caution patrons by telling them to wear white clothing or any other light color clothing to lessen the attraction of the mosquitoes. However they said that the venue would be safe as they will be fogging from December 23, 2006 to December 26, 2006.

The big man himself Vybz Kartel (Addi di Teeecha) will be decked out in full white. The designer is disclosed until the night of his performance. So you have to be there to see how the big man can really put himself together.

The R&B singer will be shooting a series of ads for the company, joining the ranks of celebrity models like Queen Latifah and Brandy.

Rihanna said in a statement, "I've loved makeup and dreamed of being a CoverGirl since I was a little girl. Growing up, my mother was a makeup artist and I was fascinated watching her apply lipcolor, blush and mascara. Now I get to be surrounded by all of my favorites from CoverGirl!"

The campaign is set to launch summer of next year.

TW TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 Brooklyn And Jamaica (4) Morgan Heritage Juke Boxx
2 Judgement Chuck Fender Juke Boxx
3 Joe Grind Kiprich/Delicious Big Yard
4 Hits Pon Toppa Hits Capleton Don Corleon
5 I Wanna Know You Sizzla Juke Boxx
6 Your Shining Light Freddie McGregor Joe Fraser
7 Shine Richie Stevens/Mama Carmen Pot Of Gold
8 Harbouring Love (4) Roger Robin Joe Fraser
9 Loco Amor Nanko Downsound 10 Mash Up Me Love Life Screwdriver Joe Fraser
11 Forty Sup'em Capleton Blaque Warriahs/Trend
12 Skin To Skin Cherine Anderson Irie Pen
13 Beware Tarrus Riley VP
14 Rock Me Tonight Anthony Cruz Joe Fraser
15 Traffic Jam Steven & Damian Marley Ghetto Youths
16 Nothing With Dem Buju Banton Gargamel
17 Driver Buju Banton Gargamel
18 These Streets Tanya Stevens VP
19 Love And Devotion Jimmy Riley/Delly Ranx Taxi
20 Goodas Fi Dem Tony Matterhorn Natural Bridge

Sting promoted under the Guinness brand is arguably the biggest one night Reggae Show in the World and a strong line-up is billed for this year’s staging on Boxing Day, December 26, 2006 at the Jam World Entertainment Centre in Portmore.

There will be a top ten line-up that will highlight this year’s staging including Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and the Don Gorgon Ninja Man. But remember Portmore DJ Vybz Kartel will be 'Up to the Time' and the Fireman Capleton will be on ‘top a things’ so make sure to be at Sting.

Will it be Buju Banton, the man who you gave you ‘Driver…don’t stop at all’, or can it be Bounty Killer the War Lord, who shouts ‘People Dead'; Beenie Man, the girls then Sugar, Fireman Capleton, Ninja Man the Daddy of all clashes, Mr. Contraversy Vybz Kartel or will it be one of the new sensation’s on the Reggae scene, Mavado ‘Gansta for Life’, Busy Signal ‘Testing, testing 1,…3’ or Aidonia ‘Mr. Buckham’ will steal the show.

JAMCL is requesting comments and who you think is going to mash up de place, get nuff forwards, rule the roost so to speak at Sting 2006! Please send your comments, in the comments box provided.

Vote for:

(1) Buju Banton

(2) Beenie Man

(3) Capleton

(4) Bounty Killer

(5) Ninja Man

(6) Mavado

(7) Busy Signal

(8) Aidonia

(9) Vybz kartel

(10) Elephant Man

It will get a lot of forwards, and all the suss mobiles will hunk their teeth in the controversy between Alliance leader Rodney 'Bunty Killer' Price and ex-soldier Vybz Kartel, otherwise called 'Adidja Ade teacha' Palmer, but what loses is the content and quality of the Reggae Industry.

Many might be looking at the local industry that craves for cass cass, suss, clashes and verbal wars, but on the International Market that just won't do.

Complete list of nominees in 108 categories announced Thursday for the 49th annual Grammy Awards, to be presented Feb. 11 in Los Angeles:

1. Record of the Year: "Be Without You," Mary J. Blige; "You're Beautiful," James Blunt; "Not Ready to Make Nice," Dixie Chicks; "Crazy," Gnarls Barkley; "Put Your Records On," Corinne Bailey Rae.

2. Album of the Year: "Taking the Long Way," Dixie Chicks; "St. Elsewhere," Gnarls Barkley; "Continuum," John Mayer; "Stadium Arcadium," Red Hot Chili Peppers; "FutureSex/LoveSounds," Justin Timberlake.

Wesley Snipes turne himself in on Friday to the Authorities. He flew in from Nabia on a private Jet to Orlando. Snipes has been on the run for the last two months.

He was charged in October with fraudulently claiming refunds totaling nearly $12 million in 1996 and 1997 on income taxes already paid. He was also charged with failure to file returns from 1999 through 2004.

Snipes plans to fly back to Africa after making an appearance in court.

The secret is out and the moment we have all been waiting for is finally hear. Please don't tell anyone. Jay-Z and Beyonce are planning a secret wedding this weekend in Caribbean.

The following was reported on Ireland Online (IOL):

TW TITLE ARTIST LABEL
1 BROOKLYN AND JAMAICA (1) MORGAN HERITAGE JUKE BOXX
2 Your Shining Light Freddie McGregor Joe Fraser
3 Harboring Love (4) Roger Robin Joe Fraser
4 Rock Me Tonight Anthony Cruz Joe Fraser
5 Judgement Chuck Fender Juke Boxx
6 Mash Up Me Love Life Screwdriver Joe Fraser
7 These Streets Tanya Stevens VP
8 Can't Tek It/The Real Thing Nadine Sutherland & Chrisinti/A J Brown Eight76
9 Love And Devotion Jimmy Riley/Delly Ranx Taxi
10 I Wanna Know You Sizzla Juke Boxx
11 Hits Pon Toppa Hits Capleton Don Corleon
12 Joe Grind Kiprich/Delicious Big Yard
13 Goodas Fi Dem Tony Matterhorn Natural Bridge
14 Good Love Cherine Anderson Taxi
15 Nothing With Dem Buju Banton Gargamel
16 Shine Richie Stevens/Mama Carmen Pot Of Gold
17 Gideon Boots (2) Richie Spice Digital B
18 Loco Amor Nanko Downsound
19 Forty Sup'em Capleton Blaque Warriahs/Trendsetta Ent
20 Rude Boy Pledge Baby Cham Madhouse

Snoop Dogg Arrested Again

Snoop Dogg is either the badest dog in town or he is being targeted by the feds.

Tuesday 27 November snoop was arrested while leaving NBC studio after performing on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,"

This time the dog was arrested for investigation of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possessing cocaine, transporting marijuana.

Snoop was bailed by his attorney Donald Etra for US60,000.00 approximately J$4,000,000.00.

He was released shortly after 1 a.m

Snoop attorney said "As of this point, he stands innocent of all charges," Etra said. "The goal tonight was to get him out of jail. The goal tomorrow is to deal with the case."

SOUL/R&B
Favorite Male Artist:
Chris Brown
Jamie Foxx
Ne-Yo
Favorite Female Artist:
Mary J. Blige
Mariah Carey
Keyshia Cole

Sad to say, the annual christmas night show in St .Thomas known as East Fest and produced by Morgan Heritage has been cancelled due to a voilent death in the family.

Gwen Stefani says losing her post-baby weight has been a nightmare.

The 'Wind It Up' singer has revealed it took five months to shift the extra pounds she piled while pregnant with son Kingston.
She confessed to US radio station KIIS FM: "Let's just talk about how hard it's been. It's been really hard, but it's almost gone."

Gwen was also happy to reveal her slimming secrets - although she admits she regularly falls off the fitness wagon.

D’Angel became a mom after her son Marco Dean entered the world between the hours of 8:30-9:00 p.m Wednesday, 17th November 2006. How elated Mr. and Mrs. Moses Davis were at the first sight of their son, how grateful Beenie man was to know that his wife didn’t have any complications during the birth.

Michael Jackson is planning to get marry his children's nanny.

The singer recently settled the custody battle with his ex-wife, and mother of his two eldest children, Debbie Rowe, and is now free to get on with wedding plans, according to Britain's Daily Star newspaper.