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Mr. Vegas asks Reggae fans to save genre's foundation with new petition |
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International Reggae star Mr. Vegas is urging fellow musicians and music fans to sign the Save Foundation Reggae petition - an appeal to radio disc jockeys to include the music of classic or 'foundation' Reggae pioneers like Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Culture, and Alton Ellis into their Island Hop-driven playlists. The online petition also makes an appeal to Jamaica's current crop of producers, who have flooded radio with Hip Hop inspired beats instead of the island's signature bass-heavy rhythms.
"Reggae music is like the heartbeat of Jamaican people and culture, and now it is barely played on popular radio stations anymore," says Clifford 'Mr. Vegas' Smith. "Young people today have no idea who Cynthia Schloss or Hortense Ellis or Delroy Wilson are. These are people, who pioneered Reggae, who created a space for people like Sean Paul, and even Sean Kingston and Iyaz to be pop stars. Radio barely plays foundation Reggae, and many of our producers have abandoned traditional Reggae and Dancehall rhythms for American sounding Hip Hop beats. This petition is to let them know that foundation Reggae is still a crucial part of our culture and we must preserve our musical heritage and legacy."
Furthering his Reggae mission, Vegas, a MOBO award winner known for Billboard charting smash singles like "Heads High," "Pull Up," and urban radio bangers "Tek Weh Yuhself," "Hot Wuk," "I Am Blessed" and "Gallis," will take a bold new step by releasing Sweet Jamaica, his first full Reggae album. Scheduled to drop in 2012, Sweet Jamaica will feature over a dozen Ska and foundation Reggae singles - a departure from his usual Dancehall-fueled releases. The album's lead single "Sweet Jamaica" has already been embraced by Reggae and Dancehall fans around the globe, hitting #1 on Reggae charts in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States earlier this year, while the video, which also features Shaggy and Josey Wales, hit #1 on the MTV Base Dancehall video charts.
"Next year will be Jamaica's 50th anniversary as an independent nation. Reggae music was born roughly around the same time that Jamaica became a free nation," says Mr. Vegas. "I am working on the 'Sweet Jamaica' album which celebrates the past fifty years of Jamaican music. Everything on the album is goning to be foundation - covers of foundation Reggae classics, and original material with foundation Reggae and Ska beats and melodies. Our music has become very diverse over past half-century, but at the core it is still foundation Reggae. I really want to bring the foundation back into contemporary popular culture."
Save Foundation Reggae Petition: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-foundation-reggae.htmlContinue reading on Examiner.com Mr. Vegas asks Reggae fans to save genre's foundation with new petition - National Jamaican Pop Culture | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/jamaican-pop-culture-in-national/mr-vegas-asks-reggae-fans-to-save-genre-s-foundation-with-new-petition#ixzz1ffogKELt
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Buju Banton to be moved to Miami prison |
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Reggae artist Buju Banton has been playing musical chairs, according to a report by the Broward Palm Beach New Times. Banton, who was convicted of conspiring to set up a cocaine deal in February, has spent the first few months of his 10-year sentence in three states and is returning to a Miami prison out of safety concerns.
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'No crime committed' in Smiley raid |
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No criminal offence was committed during a police raid which resulted in the death of reggae singer Smiley Culture, according to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
The singer, real name David Emmanuel, died from a single stab wound to the heart during a police operation at his home in Surrey on March 15. The four police officers who were in the house at the time did not commit any offence during the raid, the watchdog ruled. It also ruled that were "no individual failings which amounted to misconduct" of the officers.
However, investigators flagged up "concerns" about certain aspects of the home search, including "operational planning and risk management", said an IPCC spokesman, who added that a separate report detailing the concerns and making recommendations is being sent to Scotland Yard. The full investigation report has been sent to the coroner dealing with Mr Emmanuel's case. The inquest into his death, which will be held before a jury, will not take place until the conclusion of two criminal trials to which Mr Emmanuel was allegedly linked.
The full IPCC report will be published when all of the proceedings have concluded, a spokesman said. Mr Emmanuel's death was described as "bizarre" by his family, who also criticised police at the time. Mr Emmanuel, who was 48, found fame as Smiley Culture with a string of 1980s hits including Cockney Translation, and he appeared on Top of the Pops. His autobiographical 1984 hit Police Officer tells how he was caught in possession of cannabis but let off when the officer recognised him as a reggae artist.
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Live Wyya Booking Now for early 2012! |
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Booking now, Live Wyya, Gregory Isaacs' backing band tours the West Coast in celebration of their debut album SPREAD THE LOVE on Culture Yard Records. The Live Wyya band maintains tremendous popularity within their native Jamaica, and is also one of reggae music's most sought after international bands. Their songs represent determination combined with an intense level of self-development. Live Wyya is a Roots Rock Reggae group of high inspiration whose aim and is to educate and demonstrate passion through their music and culture.The group was founded and formed in December of 1999 by Carl "C-Phat" Edwards (bass guitarist) and Arnaldo Bolt (drummer). Their main objective is to motivate, educate and entertain people across the globe through their music and energetic performance.
They are the winners of the EME (Excellence in Music and Entertainment) Award in 2011 for Best Instrumental Group with Vocals.
Live link below: Rototom Sunsplash Spain: Spread The Lovehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8WFxtxQpb4Check out their Sonic Bids EPK at www.sonibids.com/LiveWyya2
And their website is: www.livewyya.com
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RENO, NV: REBELUTION W/ PEP LOVE-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 |
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JMAX Productions Presents: REBELUTION w/ Pep Love
Saturday, December 31st, 2011@ Grand Sierra Resort Reno , NV
Doors 8:00 pm Show 9:00 pm
Tickets available at: <http://www.ticketweb.com/ Grand Sierra Box Office (with no fees)
by phone at 775-789-2285 -Ticketmaster.com Outlets & online at www.jmaxproductions.net
Tickets: $45.00 Advance - General Admission / All Ages
Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals/guitar), Matt Velasquez (vocals/guitar), Rory Carey (keyboard), Wesley Finley (drums), an Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college while residing in Isla Vista, a beach side community in Santa Barbara.
Throughout 2004-2005, Rebelution began to build momentum through consistently playing local shows and by independently releasing an EP.
Rebelution released their first full-length album 'Courage to Grow' in June 2007, which would become the breakthrough album for the band. The album was praised for its crafty melodies, socially-conscious lyrics, and savvy musicianship. The album was selected as iTunes Editor's Choice for Best Reggae Album of 2007. In addition, 'Courage to Grow' peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard magazine Top Reggae Albums chart.
Two years after their last album, Rebelution released their sophomore full-length album 'Bright Side of Life.' On August 4, 2009 'Bright Side of Life' was officially released and dominated the iTunes charts, solidifying the #1 spot on iTunes in the reggae music genre, and the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States in all genres of music. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart.
The release of 'Bright Side of Life' marks the first release under Rebelution's newly founded record label "87 Music", in association with Controlled Substance Sound Labs, the California-based music collective.
On January 10, 2012, Rebelution will release their 3rd studio album, Peace Of Mind, through their own label 87 Music. The label, in partnership with Controlled Substance Sound Labs, will simultaneously release two additional versions of the entire record as a multi-length triple album. Peace of Mind: Acoustic will feature all twelve original album tracks stripped down acoustic as well as Peace of Mind: Dub remixed by Easy Star's Michael Goldwasser (Dub Side of The Moon, Radiodread, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Dub Band). The albums will be available via digital download, CD and will be available for preorder. Beginning today, fans can get a free download of all three versions of Peace of Mind's first single, the upbeat 'Sky is the Limit'.
Produced By JMAX Productions www.jmaxproductions.net
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Will Beenie Man perform on Sting? |
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source: Jamaican Gleaner
 THERE is still uncertainty as to whether of not self-proclaimed King of the Dancehall Beenie Man will appear on the annual Boxing Day reggae festival Sting.
The artiste yesterday released a statement calling on Sting promoter Isaiah Laing to explain what he meant during a recent television interview, when he said he will not perform on the show dubbed 'the greatest one-night reggae festival', if this is not forthcoming.
"How Laing fi go pon TV and mek dem speech de say we ah old artistes and caan do nothing fi him show? Him no respect the dancehall veterans who help to build the industry in no way. Every year, him attempt fi disrespect we in some way, and mi not doing Sting this year unless Laing come explain to me what him mean by 'old artiste'. If Bounty waan a clash, him haffi link me at some other show," Beenie Man said in a statement.
In response, Laing scoffed at Beenie Man's call for an explanation. "I didn't make such statement. Beenie Man is lying and I would like him to show me the clippings of the interview where I made such remarks," he told Splash via a telephone interview yesterday.
The promoter further stated that he believes Beenie Man doesn't want to perform at the annual show because of the anticipated clash with lyrical rival Bounty Killer, whom he believes is too 'hot' for Beenie Man. "Beenie Man doesn't have a problem with me, clashing against Bounty Killer is his real problem," Laing added .
In his statement Beenie Man also revealed that in the wake of Laing's interview, he was approached by both Elephant Man and Bounty Killer to do a show which they would organise.
"Killer and Ele come to me up at Suzie's and say which part we ah go keep our show. Mi check it out and did a plan fi use Jamalco inna Clarendon and do the show on December 31. And now mi hear Killer ah say mi a run from clash, but mi fraid a Killer, mi nah run, and mi will clash him at another show apart from Sting. Killer bow too much, look how easy him mek Laing bring him in and ah use him fi bring mi in," Beenie Man said.
Beenie Man explained that he is not attempting to fight against the Sting concert which is held on Boxing Day in Jamworld in Portmore.
"Sting is a good show and we need it fi continue fi help buss the next generation of artistes, but mi just no like how dem treat the artistes who inna the industry. Look how me and Killer ah do clash song and ah build a vibes and him come pon TV and just kill the clash song dem right inna the middle of the promotion, and den him ah come draw back fi we after him dun diss we. Mi caan deal wid it no more," Beenie Man said.
Beenie Man left the island on Wednesday to do a two-week European tour.
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Bob Marley’s widow, kids sue half brother over name use for music festival, businesses |
By Associated Press
MIAMI — A feud has erupted within the first family of reggae, with the widow and nine children of Bob Marley suing his half brother to stop use of the Marley name to promote an annual Miami music festival and profit from other businesses in his native Jamaica.
The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court contends the half brother, businessman Richard Booker, and several affiliated companies are violating copyright and trademark laws by using Marley’s name, photographs, lyrics, symbols and other intellectual property without authorization.
The lawsuit says people could be deceived into thinking those uses are officially endorsed by Marley’s widow, Rita Marley, and their children. Booker and Bob Marley shared the same mother.
The entities include the Bob Marley Movement of Jah People Inc., which promotes the music festival, a restaurant in Jamaica called Mama Marley’s and several businesses with the name Nine Mile — the part of Jamaica where Marley grew up and is now buried. One Nine Mile business offers a tour of the area, and the music event is known as the Nine Mile Music Festival.
In addition, a recent press release about the music festival included this headline: “All For The Love Of Bob Marley.” The 19th annual festival is scheduled for March of next year on Virginia Key, near Miami. Three of Marley’s kids — Stephen, Damien and Julian Marley — are scheduled to perform.
Marley, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died of cancer in 1981 at age 36. Some of his best-known songs are “I Shot The Sheriff,” ‘’Jamming,” ‘’No Woman, No Cry,” ‘’Get Up, Stand Up” and “Exodus.”
The lawsuit, filed by Fort Lauderdale
attorney Bruce Hemerlee, seeks unspecified damages and also asks a judge to stop Booker and the companies from using any Marley-related references in the various ventures. Hemerlee represents Rita Marley and the children through a Bahamas-based entity called Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Ltd.
Booker, whose home and businesses are in Miami, did not immediately return a telephone call Friday seeking comment. A spokeswoman at his business said a statement may be issued later.
According to the festival’s website, the event’s roots date to a Bob Marley fan club begun in 1981. That gradually grew into the music festival and related food drive that has collected more than 2 million canned goods for shelters in Miami and Jamaica.
The lawsuit says that Rita Marley and her children have long opposed Booker’s attempts to trademark Marley-related business names and that at one point they reached a licensing deal, but Booker reneged on the deal.
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Multiplatinum Reggae Artist Shaggy Nominated For A Grammy Award |
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NEW YORK – Reggae superstar Shaggy has earned his fifth Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album for SUMMER IN KINGSTON. The 54th Annual Awards will be given out on Sunday, February 12 at 8:00pm on CBS.
SUMMER IN KINGSTON came out in July 2011 and both the album and first single “Sugarcane” hit #1on the iTunes Reggae charts, besting chart legend Bob Marley. Shaggy currently has two songs in the Top 5; his smash hits “It Wasn’t Me” and “Angel,” which are mainstays on the chart.
Shaggy has also spearheaded many charity initiatives in his home country of Jamaica. He has been supporting Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston for over a decade giving, gifts to children and raising funds for the hospital to upgrade its medical equipment. In 2008 Shaggy formed the "Make A Difference Foundation" to bring greater attention to the plight of children and their medical needs. His “Shaggy & Friends" yearly concert event has raised over $1 million for the hospital and has featured Sean Paul, Boys II Men, Macy Gray, and other top international artists. This year’s event will take place on December 30, 2011 in Kingston, Jamaica and features Ne-Yo, Lauryn Hill and other top talent.
A reggae mainstay for over twenty years, Shaggy has sold over 20 million albums, including six #1 albums (Boombastic, Midnite Lover, Hotshot, Lucky Day, Clothes Drop, Intoxication and Boombastic Collection), six #1 singles (“Boombastic,” “In The Summertime,” “Angel,” “It Wasn't Me,” “Church Heathen” and “Bonafide Girl”). “It Wasn’t Me” and “Angel” still hold the #3 and #4 spots on the iTunes Reggae song chart, and those plus “Sugarcane” and “Luv Me, Luv Me,“ are currently on the Reggae Top 25 chart. He won a Grammy for Boombastic and received 3 additional nominations, along with AMA and Juno nods. Shaggy has continued touring throughout, and has reached millions of fans with his energetic and captivating live performances.
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Inner Circle tribute to Dennis Brown |
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Xterminator producer, Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell, has died |
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Philip ‘Fattis' Burrell, CEO of Xterminator Records, has died.
Fattis, as he was called by most persons in the music business, made his transition on Saturday evening, December 3, after slipping into a coma early that morning.
The legendary producer and artiste manager had been a patient at the UniversityHospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Mona, where he had been admitted two weeks ago after suffering a mild stroke.
Mr. Burrell took a turn for the worse last Tuesday when doctors discovered a blood clot near to his lungs.
The family of Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell wishes to thank friends, well-wishers and the staff at the UHWI for their care and support and ask for your prayers at this time.
At the time of his death, Fattis was the manager for reggae artiste, Sizzla. He has played a major role in establishing the careers of Sizzla Kalonji, Luciano, Pinchers, Thriller U and Sanchez on an international level.
Fattis has also worked with several of reggae’s greatest artiste including Beres Hammond, Frankie Paul, Gregory Isaacs, Charlie Chaplin, Capelton, Cocoa Tea, Gentleman and Ini Kamoze.
Details of the funeral will be communicated early this week.
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The Rock Steady Revival Tour |
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Rocksteady is a music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966. A successor to ska and a precursor to reggae. In Tribute to the Classic Rock Steady era we are proud to present to you—The Rock Steady Revival Tour. Brought to you by Ujama News & Rock steady Legends, The Melodians.
Kick of Tour February 2012....Bob Marley Month!
The Melodians
The Melodians are one of Jamaica's greatest Rocksteady groups, cutting a series of classic singles during the late '60s and early '70s that included the internationally famed "Rivers of Babylon" and "Sweet Sensation." In 1966, when driving rhythms of ska were abandoned in favor of the slower, more soulful Rocksteady, Jamaican performers discovered a freedom of expression they had previously been denied. In overcoming the limitations of ska the dawn of the Rocksteady age begun. .A few groups rose to notoriety with none more popular than The Melodians.
The group was formed in the Greenwich Town area of Kingston in 1965 by Tony Brevett (brother of Skatalites bassist Lloyd Brevett), Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton. Close friend, Renford Cogle.assisted with writing and arranging material. In 1966 The Melodians made their recording debut with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One label with the releases "Lay It On". "Meet Me", "I Should Have Made It Up" and "Let's Join Hands (Together)" Early in 1967, The Melodians moved over to Duke Reid's Treasure Isle label recording successfull hits "You Have Caught Me," "Expo 67," "I'll Get Along Without You," "You Don't Need Me" (which featured U-Roy), and "Come On Little Girl". These recordings established them as the sweetest-sounding vocal trios on the Rocksteady circuit.
The Melodians are in the process of releasing a new album with producer Willie Lindo on a major Label. With the release of the new album they will be touring cross the US and Europe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8kvbd4_YQs
The Melodians @ DUB CLUB, Los Angeles 5/12/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UajH_UEnJoY
www.myspace.com/themelodians
www.reverbnation.com/themelodians
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Bruce White, reggae trailblazer, dies at 68 |
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By Patricia Meschino, New York
Bruce White - a trailblazing manager, producer, record label founder, and overall pivotal figure in popularizing Jamaican music throughout the UK -- succumbed to the lung cancer he had battled for the past 15 months on November 10.
Born in London on November 24, 1942, White's participation in the British music industry began as the lead singer with a pop-harmony group called the Next Move, (generally like the Four Seasons) who toured Europe and the US in the early '60s.
In addition to his son Julian, Bruce White leaves behind his wife Sue White and his daughter Natalie White. Funeral services will be held in London on Monday.
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Internationally acclaimed Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Busy Signal plans to start off the New Year with a bang as he aims to revitalize a perceivably dying genre. |
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The artiste, whose real name is Reanno Gordon will unveil his all-Reggae album in February 2012, according to his manager, Shane Brown. Busy Signal’s been somewhat absent from the Dancehall scene in recent months a result of work done on the new album as well as a rigorous overseas touring schedule. One of his more recent singles was a remix of Kenny Roger’s classic song, The Gambler, which appeared on the VP Records produced, Reggae Gone Country compilation.
Brown, also a producer for Penthouse Records, revealed that Busy Signal’s album will be unveiled in three months, despite local radio stations choosing to ignore Reggae in recent times.
"Busy is doing a 100 per cent reggae album and Jamaican radio stations throw away reggae music. Collectively, we are in the studio working on this album and finishing Romain's (Romain Virgo) album too; both of which are due early next year," Brown told the Jamaica STAR.
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Cosmo Jarvis :: Is The World Strange Or Am I Strange | |
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Following two sold-out shows during his visit to Australia last month, Gay Pirates singer Cosmo Jarvis is set to release his new single She Doesn’t Mind, taken from his acclaimed album Is The World Strange Or Am I Strange?, on November 25.
Jarvis has directed and produced the video for his latest track; a reggae-tinged outing extolling the virtues of a tri-lingual, trombone-toting girlfriend.
The singer is also in the middle of shooting his first full-length feature film, which he has also produced and written. Called Naughty Room, Jarvis describes it as being about parenting, as well as taking responsibility to better yourself.
“The hardest part of making this film was not being older,” he said.
“People just don’t want to deal with you in a professional manner if you’re young. But truly the worst part was hearing Mr Spielberg was up on the Dartmoor, our local beauty spot, making War Horse with a crew of fuckloads, rather than two Volkswagen Golfs.”
Check out the video for She Doesn’t Mind below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDSuxXijtZw
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Mighty Diamonds Kwanza 2k11 Tour w/ The Yellow Wall Dub Squad
Thurs Dec 8: Saint Rocke. 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA
Fri Dec 9: The River Theater16135 Main St. Guernville, CA
Sat Dec 10: 8th Annual Emerald Cup@Area 101 Laytonville, CA
Wed Dec 14: The INDEPENDENT - 628 Divisadsro ST. - San Francisco, CA
Sun Dec 18: The Shrine 2109 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL
PATO BANTON TOUR
06-Jan-2012 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
The Wailers
December 08 Tucson, AZ- Rialto Theatre
December 09 Anaheim, CA- House of Blues
December 10 Valley, CA- The Uptown Theatre
December 11 Reno, NV- Knitting Factory Concert House
JUNIOR TOOTS
12/8/11 - San Francisco, CA ~ Private Performance @ an Organization
1/14/12 - Oakland, CA ~ Vitas
2/12/12 - Hilo, Hawaii ~ Bob Fest AG Fair - Mo'oheau Park
For more info, please visit www.JuniorToots.com | | |
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Yogie (Courtney Morrison) is born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica. |
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Toots Hibbert is born in Clarendon, Jamaica. |
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DJ General Echo aka Ranking Slackness (Errol Robinson) is born. |
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Japanese singer Minmi is born. |
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Eagles' album "Hotel California", which contains their reggae-styled tune, is released. |
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Organizers of the popular live show Stinghonors eleven persons from various sectors of the entertainment industry at the launch of the 1999 renewal at Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus.Those honoured ware:
- Wayne Holung of the True Tone sound system
- deejay Desmond "Ninja Man" Ballentine
- deejay Norman "Tiger" Jackson
- production man Ricky Chin
- Derrick Barnett, founding member of the Sagittarius Band
- Lloyd "King Jammys" James
- Desmond Young, president of the Jamaica Federation of Musicians
- Patrick Roberts of Shocking Vibes Productions
- Donovan Germaine of Penthouse Records
- Tommy Cowan of Glory Music
- John Swaby, another specialist in the area of production
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How do you define success? |
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"There are many aspects to success; material wealth is only one component. ...But success also includes good health, energy and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, emotional and psychological stability, a sense of well-being, and peace of mind."
-- Deepak Chopra
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
Dec 9 - 15, 2011
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 7 Only Man She Want – Popcaan – Sounique Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 12 Settle Down – Mavado – JA Production (3wks@#1) D-1
03 4 9 Tun up Di Ting – Khago – JA Production U-1
04 3 10 Do Road – Mavado – Chrome Productions (pp#3) D-1
05 5 11 Bad Pickney – Aidonia – D Genius NM
06 9 6 Got To Luv U – Sean Paul feat. Alexis Jordan – Atlantic Records U-3
07 6 16 Final Destination – Mavado – Chimney Records (1wk@#1) D-1
08 11 8 Ama Need Security – Supa Hype, Munga & Chi Ching Ching – Chimney Records U-3
09 7 19 Dancehall Duppy – Tony Matterhorn – Inna Mi House Music (pp#3) D-2
10 8 18 Street Hustle (phone card, banana chips, cash fi gold) – Specialist – Downsound Records (2wks@#1) D-2
11 10 10 JPS – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Board House Records (pp#8) D-1
12 15 5 Convertible – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Good Good U-3
13` 12 18 Raving – Popcaan – Adidjaheim Records (1wk@#1) D-1
14 17 4 Caribbean Girls – Aidonia – JA Production U-3
15 13 21 Wedding Crashers – Sean Paul & Future Fambo – Washroom Ent. (1wk@#1) D-2
16 14 12 Bike Back – Kartel – Adidjaheim (pp#7) D-2
17 19 4 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records U-2
18 16 23 Cow Foot – Macka Diamond – Shadane Productions (pp#6) D-2
19 21 3 Survivor – Bounty killer & Elephant Man – Di Genius Records U-2
20 22 3 Set Up Shop – Damian “Jnr Gong Marley” – Ghetto Youth International U-2
21 18 22 Delilah – Mavado – Mansion Records (2wks@#1) D-3
22 24 2 Can”t Tickle Me – Busy Signal – First Name Music U-2
23 20 24 One Man Woman – Toya feat. Beenie Man – Downsound Records (pp#4) D-3
24 - New Wine – Cham – Cash Flow
25 23 16 Summer Spazz – Richie Loop feat Chris Martin – Scikron Records (pp#10) D-2
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 13 The Gambler – Busy Signal – VP/Warner Nashville (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 18 Get Better – Nando – Heart to Art (2wks@#1) D-1
03 5 9 Cheaters Prayer – Chris Martin – CR203 Records U-2
04 3 21 Leaving Come the Morning – Bonafide feat. Vybz Kartel – AMIBUG Group (3wks@#1) D-1
05 6 17 Yaad Home – Cerassie Tea – 2000 Plus U-1
06 8 10 Live Your Life – Richie Stephens and Gentleman – Pot of Gold U-2
07 9 11 Corner Stone – Jermaine Michael – Stashment Records U-2
08 4 17 A Love Like Yours and Mine – Cocoa Tea – Roaring Lion (pp#4) D-4
09 10 12 Don’t You Burn – Lady Ann – J Small Productions U-1
10 11 10 Take Me as I Am – Khago – GT Productions U-1
11 7 15 Sugarcane – Shaggy – Ranch Entertainment (pp#3) D-4
12 13 9 Broken Vessel – George Nooks – Total Records U-1
13 16 8 Overload – I-Tahweh – Tap Nat Muzik U-3
14 15 8 Take U There – Hefla Nyah – 619 Entertainment U-1
15 17 6 Baby Come To Me – Lenya Wilks – ZX5 Records U-2
16 18 6 Will I Wait – Iba Mahr – BR Production U-2
17 14 15 Said I Loved You But I Lied – Shuga – Penthouse Records (pp#14) D-3
18 20 5 Collide – Singing Melody – Shem Music U-2
19 21 4 Tonight Is The Night – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka Records U-2
20 23 4 Ah Nuh Me – Ryan Oneil – Raw Moon Productions U-3
21 12 22 Distant Love – Crisopolis – RPR Music Productions (2wks@#1) D-9
22 24 3 Fill My Cup – Don Dexx – Di Next Generation Production U-2
23 25 2 Silver Words – Robert Minott feat. Kirk Kbz – World Beat Music Group U-2
24 - New Late – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Di Genius 5 - New If You – Cecile
– CR203 Records
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 12 Reggae’s Gone Country – Various Artistes – VP/Warner Music Nashville (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 13 2 Times Revolution – Alborosie – Greensleeves NM
03 3 10 Overload – I-Taweh – Tap Nat Muzik NM
04 5 9 Tell Me How Mi Sound – Warrior King – Tads Record U-1
05 6 6 We Remember Gregory – Various Artistes – VP Records U-1
06 7 5 Life Teachings – I-Wayne – VP Records U-1
07 4 13 The Ultimate 2011 – Various Artistes – Tads Records (2wks@#1) D-3
08 9 2 Break Loose – Prophecy – Jah Alone Inc. U-1
09 8 16 The Biggest Reggae one Drop Anthems 2011 – Various Artistes – Greensleeves (2wks@#1) D-1
10 10 20 Reggae Gold 2011 – Various Artistes – VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
_____________________NOTES_____________________________________Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover, TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak PositionSources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio PlayALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. | | |
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December 9th-11th
Shashemane, Oromia |
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December 10th-11th
San Luis Obispo,
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Santiago Atitlan,
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