Nesbeth 'Drive By' single
hits Number 1 on
Kenyan radio station in Africa!

Ever since its release, ‘Drive By’ the Jan Biggs produced single written and recorded by Nesbeth struck a musical note among Reggae enthusiasts in Kenya. For several weeks the single has been blazing the airwaves of Kenya number one radio station, Metro FM the pioneering FM station in Kenya. Metro FM was set up in April 1996 and relaunched on 1st august 2005 as a 24 hour reggae radio station. Since its relaunch, Metro FM has become a big player on the entertainment scene. One disc Jock disclosed that the single, “became an anthem in Kenya after holding down the song of the week title for a unprecedented number of weeks and so it’s no surprise that it is the number 1 song on the Reggae Charts today”.

"Drive By" is a musical depiction of unyielding drive by shooting incidents that occur in many inner city communities on a regular basis, it is a musical revelation that crime has not been brought under control in Jamaica for a very long time. The lyrics are words from one voice and one individual who has found clever ways of speaking his thoughts. Thoughts, that represent the mind set of thousands who live under these stressful conditions daily and having to deal with the tragic loss of friends and loved ones rapidly.

The video for Drive By was shot and directed by Terminal 4 Productions on locations in Cassia Park, Arnette Gardens and Don Mair Drive in Kingston Nesbeth who is nominated in the category of “Singjay of the Year” for the 2010 EME Awards is elated with the recent development, he now awaits the response from at least one prospective Promoter in Kenya who contacted his Agent for a possible appearance there on June 1st.

Fantan Mojah “Tax Invasion” and Capleton’s “Haition” tracks on the Tremma House produced riddim, Massaca have ignited much excitement among international radio jocks. Tremma House producers Nelly and Pinky have finally made their mark in the local industry. The riddim also features Teflon and some Tremma House young giants such as Craig Scott, Bitta, Insane and Prrpropa-ting.

Cush Hunta and Christina Starz will once again hit the road with Claro. Claro Road Shows begins this Friday January 29, the group journeys to HiLo Supermarket, Port Maria and then Cross Roads, St. Mary and on Saturday January 30th, Cross Roads Post Office and 79A Kings Street.

Togetherness Records recording artiste Kiprich enhances his status in the Dancehall market by taking the bold step of creating music which both he and his management hope, will hit the billboard. Kiprich is prepared to go international, his performance on STING 2009 dubbed "the greatest Reggae show on earth" is still a hot topic on the Dancehall radar and he has been nominated in the categories of DJ of the year and Best collaboration of the year for the 2009 EME (Excellence in Music and Entertainment) Awards.

Fantan Mojah "Tax Invasion" a controversial hit!!

Fantan Mojah has recorded and released what already seems to be a controversial and potential hit song entitle "Tax Invasion" produced by Tremma House Productions on the Massacre Rhythm. The single hit the airwaves late evening January 6th on ZIP 103FM and immediately after several radio jocks have called in for their copies. Upon hearing about the radio djs' reaction towards the song, Fantan took it to the streets to get a reaction from the people and the response was the same. "Tax Invasion" earned massive forwards and replays and mumsel, a testament that this song is indeed a potential hit. As the name suggests, Tax Invasion addresses Jamaica current economic problems and the many increases on basic food items brought on by the Government in an effort to cover the countries debts. Other artistes have addressed the situation but Fantan Mojah's "Tax Invasion" track on the Massacre riddim is the cereal (see real) being fed to the masses at this time as he continues in his mission to advocate for poor people.

I-Octane record 30 performances between late November and December!

Reggae crusader I-Octane performed at a record 30 events between late November and December last year including 98% of all the major shows held in Jamaica during that period. Many are still talking about his STING 2009 performance and the massive forwards he received from beginning to end of his performance. Octane's journey was never easy and is still far from perfection but his efforts and overall islandwide campaign, the interest, motivation and contribution of management company Arrows Recording and team player and Road Manager Biggs have placed I-Octane at the top of his game. Having started the New Year right, the high energy, high performance artiste now prepares for his first Europe tour and the release of a debut album.

David M “Lest We Forget” single
hits the international market!

David M Lest We Forget single has hit the international market and is now a regular selection on several radio jocks playlist in Illinois, Atlanta and New York City. In the 90’s David M hooked up with “the Berry Gordon of Jamaica” Gussie Clarke of Anchor Recording and wrote songs for artists such as, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Coco Tea, JC Lodge among others but abandoned music for the rigors of the family business at the time. He returned after 14 years with “Lest we Forget” which ironically was written 15 years ago on the eve of the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa…. The words are as relevant today as they ever were.

Sounie Production is a unique group of composers, songwriters, engineers, sound designers, and producers who have a burning desire to create the most memorable reggae music out there. The label most recent production is a rhythm called “Crank it up” which features its Spanish Town base Reggae/Dancehall artiste Lt. Brooksie on a track entitle “Dance”. Brooksie perform the track on “Christmas Bonanza’ a show held in Hanover last December and hosted by veteran Radio Jock Ron Muschette for the first time publicly and was please with the crowd response. Overall his performance at the event was seemingly good as he was called back on stage where he perform three of his singles Talk It Over, Mama and Dead Man Walking featuring Chronicle and Montis. Dead Man Walking is getting a fair amount of airplay locally and in around New York City but notably on Hot 97. As Brooksie puts it, “the song speaks to the fact that men involved in crime are Dead men walking”. Sounie Production has thrown much effort behind promoting this song which is also featured on a number of cd mixes to include the popular Coast to Coast mix and DJ Kenny.

Reggae artistes Roots Revealers are satisfied with the work they were able to put in on their recent visit to Jamaica. The duo performed at Reggae artiste Cocoa Tea annual event Jam Jam as well as March Out 2009 and Teen Splash where they felt most rewarded after performing their current single “Sweetie” which features Chaka Demus. Roots Revealers were invited on stage during Chaka Demus and Pliers performance to do the single at 2:00am and the very huge crowd responded favorably, some people in the audience were seen singing word for word every line of the song while others showed their appreciation with loud cheers.

"It's tough out there but we are remaining positive and focused on developing Serani as an artist and a brand," said Julian Jones-Griffith, Serani's manager, in the aftermath of shifting a little over 1100 units first week of his debut album, No Games. "We are lucky that we have venture partners who believe in Serani, will stay the course and roll out a third single. They share our vision of artist development and breaking him in new markets. When you think, how far Serani has come in terms of profile and mainstream airplay in under 2 years as an artist it's a phenomenal achievement and hes out-paced many acts who have been on the scene for years. We're closing in on 100,000 single downloads overall since we rolled out, which is huge, and I'm confident we will get where we want to go."

Tuesday, October 27, 2009: The lawns of Hope Gardens in Kingston will be transformed for three exciting days when Garfield’s Christmas Wonderland comes to town from December 18 to 20. The ultimate family event, all three days, from the Friday to the Sunday will be chockfull of activities designed for every member of the family. The organizers promise “a full entertainment package geared at the whole family”. The brainchild of Peter Shoucair, he says the idea to do this kind of event came about because of “the lack of quality family entertainment.”

According to Shoucair, “There are limited opportunities for the family to go out and enjoy themselves, especially in this kind of easy, funfilled atmosphere and Christmas is a time when families come together, so we figured this would be an ideal treat.”

Another significant day in Jamaica's history, National Heroes Day has come and gone. It is that time of year when we celebrate our seven National Heroes, and also the date on which awards within Jamaica's honour system are bestowed. It is with this in mind that we take time out to congratulate Honorable Usain Bolt O.D., the youngest recipient to date of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander in Jamaica. As it relates to our music, there are some who believes that the late great Honourable Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley is indeed a National hero and should be acknowledged as such. That is a debatable subject and understandably so but without further delay we bring you this weeks’ Artiste Update.

National Heroes Day holiday weekend was indeed great for the party lovers and of course the NIP artistes were out at the events and represented themselves well. Positive music will forever live in the industry and usually pays off when it matters most, which is why I-Octane enjoyed much media attention throughout the weekend. His past performances on the Morgan Heritage family produced East Fest event and Red Stripe LIVE show were re-broadcast on TVJ. I-Octane, one of the newcomers on R.E.T.V. School Tour, deed to educate, uplift and motivate people through his music, continues and he was once again rewarded with resounding forwards at every event he performed.

Bramma is making sure he puts in enough appearances to add to his credit before his two weeks Europe tour. Throughout the weekend he performed at various events firstly and at short notice he made an appearance at the Meadowbrook High School Heritage Day concert and upon entering the schools' compound he was mobbed by excited students who were not expecting him to show up, Bramma had to be locked in a room to ease the rush but gave the students a satisfying performance. He also performed on RECESS at YMCA and Fresh Fridays Anniversary again to resounding forwards. On Monday October 17 he stormed the stage at billed....... event held at Portmore Football field, his first appearance on a major event in Portmore and sharing stage with Elephant Man other billed artiste for the event was label mate Chino. Bramma's currently single "Mi Nuh Fear" on the Outbreak riddim produced by Steven McGregor is enjoying heavy rotation on radio stations locally and internationally.

The ‘Feels So Good’ music video from sexy reggae singer Barbee premiered on Saturday on Winford Williams’ OnStage and earned the soulful singer some big props.

After the premiere, her momiger’s (mother/manager, Rose) phone was ringing off the hook as people called to congratulate Barbee on a great video and for her super hot sexy looks.

Shot at the prestigious Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, TD Films under the direction of Ras Tingle worked round the clock to capture the perfect ambiance for the ‘Feels So Good’ single that has been getting heavy airplay locally and abroad.

DJ Currency is ready to release another of his high energy Dancehall mixes entitle ‘When dis buss’ Volume 5, hosted by Reggae/Dancehall artiste Bitta ‘so sicka’. Currency’s signature ‘scratching’ style on a Dancehall mix sets him apart from his peers plus his keen sense of immediately identifying potential hits, creates an ‘I must hear the next DJ Currency mix’ urge in any individual and/or fan of current day Dancehall music and who listens his mix for the first. Apart from putting down his mixes in a timely manner, Currency knows his audience and selects every tune with them in mind. Like many djs he has his favourite but readily selects potential hit tunes by any artiste for his mixes, he says, ‘Every day we learn something new and every day we grow smarter music bring people together for good and not so good reasons. Whatever the case, we can’t play one set of music we play all music as long as it can hold its own’, When dis buss DJ Currency buss with it.

With summer long gone and the Christmas season fresh in the air, many artistes have gone back to the drawing board to re-organize their Christmas season promotional campaign. Some will be dropping albums while others will be releasing singles, but matters not what the case maybe, Christmas is the pulsating time of year that is filled with high expectation. The artistes know the roll they play throughout this season so it all boils down to delivery in this very competitive market.

Well advanced into her voice coaching program and determine to improve her sound and production quality with every new song, Sophia Brown has released a new single “Gimmi that good love” another independent production on her Musicmecka Label. “Gimmi that good love” is reminiscent of a steamy relationship between a man and a woman.

I-Octane new single “Loose a friend” on the TJ Production Label has already made a significant impact locally. The song is a resounding cry of a person who lost a friend and is explanatory the inner city communities reaction to the song as many have lost friends to loved ones to unyielding gun crimes in Jamaica. We at New Image Promotions say this is, another potential hit for I-Octane who leaves the island this weekend for Toronto to perform on the highly anticipated Champions in Action, Dancehall/Reggae show.

Christina Starz joined the campaign to release her new single, a raunchy, humorous Dancehall selection called “Mi nah call nuh name”, the song is retrospective of a bad experience she once had in the music business.

- Promoters Call It The Biggest Selling Reggae Tour Of The Year -

(New York, NY -- 12, October 2009) Gargamel Music, Inc. is pleased to report that over 15,000 fans have already witnessed the magic of Jamaican music icon, Buju Banton's Rasta Got Soul US Tour, which kicked off last month at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia. The buzz worthy Roots Reggae revue has since blazed through a string of successful shows in Maryland , Rhode Island , Connecticut , Maine , Massachusetts , New York , New Jersey , North Carolina , Virginia , Michigan and Ohio , and has been receiving rave reviews from day one:

"During the show, Banton's gruff, soulful voice captured the passion behind the hyperkinetic 'Murderer' and 'Willy (Don't Be Silly).' His band (including a drummer who sounded as though he had eight hands) was ridiculously tight, their arrangements elegant and dynamic without losing their frenetic feel. From the 'Wipeout'-based rhythm-backed rap of 'Me & Oonu' through to the soulful 'I Rise' to cribbing Michael Jackson's universal plea, 'Heal the World,' Banton proved he could make things right within his music." - Philadelphia Inquirer

This week, the Rasta Got Soul US Tour rolls into Colorado for two shows and then dips over to California, where the four-time Grammy-nominated artist, along with opening acts Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage , Nikki Burt and Angel Shalome , will play seven dates, before moving on to New Mexico, Texas, Georgia and Florida. Despite the ongoing smear campaign against Banton, promoters are already calling it the biggest selling Reggae tour of the year. Buju would like to thank the promoters, venues and especially the fans for their amazing show of support at this time. To the detractors, he offers the following statement:

"Throughout my travels as an artist, I have witnessed first hand the senseless atrocities being suffered by innocent people around the world and my heart goes out to them. I do not condone violence against anyone, including gays, and I have spent my career rallying against violence and injustice through music. At this point, I can only hope that my body of work speaks for itself and that anyone still offended by the lyrics of my youth will take the time to explore my catalog or come to one of my shows before reducing my character and entire musical repertoire to a single song."

The Buju Banton Rasta Got Soul US Tour is proudly sponsored by The Fader (www.thefader.com ), who is currently giving away pairs of tickets to upcoming gigs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Miami. Banton's critically acclaimed new album, Rasta Got Soul (Gargamel Music), is available in stores and online.

The Press Party for this year's Reggae Bash 2009 being held at the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Avenue, Downtown Miami on Saturday October 31, 2009. Gates open at 6:00PM show time 7:00PM and features Veteran Ace Deejay Buju Banton and Crowned King of Dancehall and Grammy Award winner Beenie Man along with the extraordinary soulful Wayne Wonder and the sensational Reggae Artist Red Rat, will be held at the Ginger Bay Café, 1908 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020 on Friday October 30, 2009 from 7:30PM - 9:30PM.

All media houses interested in attending the Reggae Bash 2009 must send an email requesting an accreditation form to monica@johnalessiprfirm.com . Press Passes will be handed out at the press release party.

Reggae Bash 09 will be hosted by Rich Davis "The Man Inside your Radio" along with Vanessa James from 103.5 the Beat with music by Supa Sound. Sponsors of this years' event includes: Tru-Juice, Golden Krust of Pembroke Pines, 103.5 The Beat, N.R.S International, Hype Radio John Alessi PR Firm, Eventsrusonline.com,Madaroad.com, Zone1Ent and many more.

Reggae Bash 09 tickets are available on line at www.ticketmaster.com Dade 305-358-5885 and in Broward 954-523-3309. Ticket locations are as follows Jamaican Grocery and Spice -SW Miami, Mama's Kitchen -Fort Lauderdale, Aunt I's Restaurant -Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Reggae and Things -Coral Springs, Junie's Restaurant -Miami, Golden Krust Restaurant- Pembroke Pines and Snapper Restaurant-Tamarac.
For more information on Reggae Bash 09 log on to www.globalvybzent.com to register or to win tickets. Call 305-416-5970 or 786-301-4630 for more info.

New Image Promotions Artiste Update weekly feature. Through this column we intend to bring you each week current and credible news on the artistes we provide publicity and promotional services for with a recap of the activities and events highlighted throughout in a month end recap:

Fantan Mojah performed for the first time on the Uprising Reggae Festival held in Zlate Piesky/Golden Sands the largest recreational and sporting region in Bratislava, the Capital of Slovakia. Fantan emerge as the second best performer with 219 out of 1474 number of votes on Uprising Reggae festival website, Europe base Reggae artistes Irie Revoltes came first with 375 votes. Uprising Reggae Festival is an annual event held in Bratislava that had never featured a current Jamaica base Reggae artiste since its inception.

Over 15,000 fans have already witnessed the magic of Jamaican music icon, Buju Banton's Rasta Got Soul US Tour, which kicked off last month at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia. The buzzworthy Roots Reggae revue has since blazed through a string of successful shows in Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, Michigan and Ohio, and has been receiving rave reviews from day one:

"During the show, Banton's gruff, soulful voice captured the passion behind the hyperkinetic 'Murderer' and 'Willy (Don't Be Silly).' His band (including a drummer who sounded as though he had eight hands) was ridiculously tight, their arrangements elegant and dynamic without losing their frenetic feel. From the 'Wipeout'-based rhythm-backed rap of 'Me & Oonu' through to the soulful 'I Rise' to cribbing Michael Jackson's universal plea, 'Heal the World,' Banton proved he could make things right within his music."

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.

Stevie Face has come along way since scoring his first big hit song I'm In Love, which was released on the Arrows imprint in 2001. Eight years later the honeycombed voice singer seems poised to take over the top spot in the lover's rock category of popular Jamaican music, since reviving his career last year. After suffering serious injuries in a car accident and a change of management due to reasons beyond his control Stevie's singing career was on the back burner for a while. However as faith would have it in 2007 he decided to work and album project with top flight record producer/musician Computer Paul. He and Computer had worked on a few singles before and had built up a good working relationship over the years, so making the decision to resume his career under the guidance of the highly reputed producer was an easy choice.

"I have been through a lot in my career so far having started out in the music biz while still in high school." "My first hit was a song called Teach The Children in the late 90s and then I found the big number one tune I'm In Love in 01." "Things were looking bright at that point but the accident along the death of my former manager slowed me down badly." "Now things are looking even better for me, two number one singles in a year is very good and I know my album have a lot more hits on it and the people are gonna love it", stated Stevie Face.

New York, NY - "Pop-Dancehall" artist Serani is gearing up for the release of his first U.S. full-length album titled No Games. The album comes on the wave of the huge success of his international hit single "No Games." The record has enjoyed incredible momentum with multi-formats radio play that includes Urban AC, Urban, Rhythmic and Top 40 and over 30,000 spins! The video for "No Games" is on rotation on BET, BET J, MTV Jams, MTV U, MTV2, VH1 "Island Soul" and Music Choice "Hit List" on demand, where it picked with 30,000 views a week during May/July 2009.

A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Serani started his career by touring as a keyboard player for several Jamaican artists (Wayne Marshall, Bounty Killer and more) and by joining school friends David and Craig Harrisingh to form Daseca, one of the most powerful production teams in Dancehall today. Serani and Daseca have been responsible for several dancehall hits, including Tony Matterhorn's "Dutty Whine," Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin'" and Mavado's "Real McKoy." Serani took his first chance at singing when he added a hook to Mavado's single "Dying" which he also produced. The song became a hit and Serani decided to start making his own tracks. His debut single "Doh" in 2007 turned into an immediate street anthem in Jamaica; the record also broke him into US radio stations, such as NY's Hot 97. The follow up "No Games" catapulted him into the mainstream with Top 40 airplay and video play on major national video channels. Serani is currently featured on Queen Latifah's new album "Persona" on the Neptune's produced track "If He Wanna" and on DJ Webstar's single "Tipsy."

Britney Spears finally debuted her "f*** me" video, officially titled "If You Seek Amy," or as pronounced, F-U-C-K Me. The song has already courted controversy over its lyrics.

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Dancehall singjay Serani, along with veteran American rapper Common and fast-rising R&B song-bird Jazmine Sullivan, headline the Metro PCS 5 Borough Takeover Tour at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York starting March 10.

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Madea is back and stirring up trouble in Tyler Perry's new film " Madea Goes To Jail".

The film which was released by Lionsgate films on February 20th, and took in over $41 million over it's opening weekend follows Tyler's beloved character Madea as she is finally sentenced to serve time in prison for her numerous crimes over the years. The film is based on Tyler's 2006 play of the same name. Quick Read

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This is one that I am just getting in. It has been reported that Rihanna was keeping a huge secret from Chris Brown that she never got to tell him due to the beat down that took place before she got it off her chest. The crime of just beating a woman is bad enough but if this one is true, Chris could be worse off than we ever could of imagined. A nurse at LA�s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is coming out and saying that prior to the beating given by Chris Brown, Rihanna was recently seen by one of their Ob-Gyn�s for a pregnancy consultation. The results came in and Rihanna found out that she was pregnant!

�She was extremely fidgety. She seemed totally uncomfortable,� the nurse tells of Rihanna�s visit.

TMZ has obtained a photo of Rihanna taken after Chris Brown allegedly beat her.

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Rihanna R&B/Pop diva Rihanna just issued her first statement since being allegedly attacked by fellow chart-topping star and boyfriend Chris Brown..

In a release issued Friday, Rubenstein Associates says:

"At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown. She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and de ...Read More

Jah Cure Brings The Universal Cure to the World - New Album April 14 on SoBe / DangerZone

Kingston, Jamaica (PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- It's no surprise that one's greatest creativity often arises from personal struggle and pain. Reggae superstar Jah Cure is a perfect example of how life's challenges can bring about true artistry. On April 14, 2009, Jah Cure will release his fifth full-length album, The Universal Cure, in conjunction with DangerZone Entertainment, SoBe Entertainment and Universal Music Group/Fontana Distribution. This album exemplifies his true musical artistry.

Pop sensation Justin Timberlake rocked the runway during the premiere of his William Rast fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Timberlake, who has enjoyed much success both on the albums and singles charts in recent years, joined successful designers including Johan Lindeberg, Trace Ayala and Marcella Lindeberg.

Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry has signed on to star in the Eunetta Boone-scripted film "Who Is Doris Payne" !

Berry, who recently shot the film 'Frankie and Alice,' joins Justin Berfield (Malcolm in the Middle) and Jason Felts in the film about an international jewel thief whose career spanned five decades.

Rihanna's father has come forward nearly 24 hours after Chris Brown's biological father told the world that his son was 'remorseful.'

Speaking with PEOPLE, the "Take A Bow" singer's father says "There is some bruising. She will be all right."

R&B singer Chris Brown, who was arrested last Sunday, has issued an official statement regarding his alleged 'domestic' situation with fellow chart-topping star Rihanna.

In the statement, released via his publicist Sunday, Brown says:

At the closing of a week well spent with Shaggy and Friends, the artiste announced at a press conference yesterday, January 7, that the profit approximated to 27 million Jamaican dollars. The week included the concert "Shaggy and Friends: One Ticket=One Life: I Dare You", at Jamaica House, and the launch of the book Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae band(spearheaded by Jana Bent) aimed at raising funds for the Bustamante Children's Hospital. The book's launch was held at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish library, Tom Redcam Avenue. continue

Depending on who you ask, where you were and what you heard, the jury is still out as to who won the most anticipated clash at Sting in years - the settlement of all arguments. Continue

A landmark ruling yesterday transferred the lyrical copyright of the song Hooligans from Bob Marley and Studio One to Shirley Maynier Burke - the mother of politician Paul Burke, who took on two of the biggest names in Reggae and won. Continue

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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.

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�nited 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 �rreplaceable' 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.

Randolpf Alexander Fisher

Portmore Star Search Talent Contest has been in existence from 1998 and has been progressive ever since. The organizer of the contest Randolph Alexander Fisher who is also the organizer of Black Music Promotions is much exited about the show and is anxiously waiting the commencing.

Mr. Fisher explained to Jamaican Classifieds Limited �the contest is basically about harnessing young talent and developing them from a young stage to a professional stage; it is based on marketing Portmore as the largest English Speaking Community in the entire Caribbean.�

Mellow vibes was the place to be on October 28th 2006. Patrons danced up a storm as the dj�s delivered 70�s, 80�s and 90�s tunes to the crowd. With ladies free before 11 pm, females flocked the place which indeed carried the men to the party. One would think that females would try their best to come before 11 0�clock but this was not the case. Even after this time females could be seen hanging out at the venue as well as in the lines to buy the tickets to enter Mas Camp.

Houston, 43, was escorted to a benefit for juvenile diabetes research in Beverly Hills, Calif., by her longtime record producer, Clive Davis, People magazine reported Monday on its website.

"I feel great," Houston was quoted as saying, while Davis, one of Saturday evening's honorees, told People: "We're going to make a killer album."

A blond Houston, wearing a black gown and diamond earrings, sat at the main table for the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball with Halle Berry and Berry's boyfriend, model Gabriel Aubry, People said.

"American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee sang Houston's "I Have Nothing" at the event.

"It's her first big appearance since the breakup," McPhee, 22, was quoted as saying on the arrivals carpet. "I would love to sing with her, but unfortunately all eyes are on me."

Let's pray for Whitney that she stays clean so she can testify about her ordeal.

�D�Angel is not in my league says Carlene

Television personality Carlene Smith, formerly known as Carlene the Dancehall Queen, believes that the high intensity media glare on the relationship between dancehall celebrity couple Beenie Man and D�Angel is unhealthy for the long-term survival of their marriage.

Carlene, who is the host of the popular show, �Our Voices� on CVM television, enjoyed a public relationship with Beenie Man in the 1990s that captivated the Jamaican society. However, the two parted ways several years ago in a high-profile break-up that rocked the dancehall world, but have remained friends through the years, especially since their union bore a daughter, Crystal.

DJ Premier is close to securing production work on Whitney Houston's upcoming comeback disc.

Premier says he is most looking forward to working with Houston, who reunited with Arista/J head Clive Davis recently to start planning her first new studio album in four years.

In recent years, Houston has battled drug addiction and last month filed for divorce from singer Bobby Brown, her husband of 14 years. Premier thinks the long-subdued pop star can make a grand reentrance. "She deserves another chance," he says. "I won't misguide her career and give her some bulls**t [track]."