XYCLONE PRESENTS BRIGHT COLORS AND DARK SHADES ON FRIDAY MAY 24TH, 2013 - VENUE T.B.A. (DC-MD-VA)

WASHINGTON DC nuh good again!!!
Xyclone aka Mr. Back Pocket Rag is at it again with a ting called "BRIGHT COLORS AND DARK SHADES."  The official Memorial Day Weekend kickoff goes down tomorrow, Friday May 24.  Keep your eyes and ears open for details on the exclusive venue. 
Everybody a seh Bright Colors and Dark Shades so make sure you're ready for the spot light.  Red Square will be in the building and Luda Di Star Gallis will be the host.
There will be live performances from Xyclone, Survivor Slim, Star 9, and Strawny while featuring music from ZJ Dymond straight out of Jamaica on ZIP FM; also featuring Half Krazy, DJ Hypa Rich, Zan Kartel, Ricky Platinum and Jiggy Huncks.
History in the making!
Reggae Vibrations Sound System will be coming straight from Philly to mash it up so make sure you're there to bear witness.
Remember me tell yuh, Memorial Weekend can't start without Xyclone's kickoff party.   Bight Colors  and Shades a mad dem.
We ready for di rooooooooooooooad!!

SUGAR MINOTT DAY TRIBUTE - MAY 25TH, 2013 @ 1 ROBERT CRESENT, (YOUTHMAN PROMOTION HQ)

From: Minott Movements

For Immediate Release

SUGAR MINOTT DAY TRIBUTE, MAY 25, 2013

Kingston, Jamaica - Sugar Minott Day Tribute is set for May 25, 2013.  This year's event is brought to you by Minott Movements Production in association with Black Roots Production at Robert Crescent (off Beechwood Avenue) in Kingston, Jamaica to celebrate the "Earthstrong" (Birthday) of the Godfather of Dancehall, Lincoln "Sugar" Minott.

This will be the third staging and is promised to be the best so far, with a spectacular line up.  Performances for the night will be Amlak Redsquare, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Lutan Fyah, I Wayne, Iba Mahr, Lady G, Hempress Sativa, Queen Ifrika, Pashon Minott and the Minott family, B-law, Lincoln Minott Jr., and Ashanty Minott as well as veteran artists like Ken Boothe, Mighty Diamonds, Jimmy Riley, General Trees and many more.  Music will be provided by Black Pepper and Youth Promotion Sound.  Sugar Minott Day 2013 is sponsored by Hot 102, Sparkles Entertainment, Hype TV, Yowaz Graphics and The Wickedest Time.

Born May 25th, 1956 -- Sugar Minott is truly one of the cultural icons of Jamaican music who made his mark in reggae music and earned the title Dancehall Godfather.  Sugar Minott Day Tribute is a testament to his achievements in life.  Some of Sugar's unforgettable tracks include, "Mr. DC", "Herbman Hustling" and "No Vacancy."  Contribution is $1000 and doors open at 5pm with the show starting at 8pm.  Come out with the entire family and show your love to a very humble and hard working man.  Even when the struggle get rough, we will always remember the words of the Godfather, "Never Gonna Give Jah Up."

AUDIENCE MEMBER HAULS GLASS BOTTLE AT TOOTS FROM 'TOOTS & THE MAYTALS' LEAVING HIM INJURED AND HOSPITALIZED

By: EmpressDoms

The leading vocalist from the famous reggae band, Toots & The Maytals was injured and sent to a local hospital after being hit by an empty glass bottle that was hurled on stage during his performance in Richmond, Virginia.

Yesterday on May 18th, Frederick "Toots" Hibbert was performing at the Dominion Riverrock Outdoor Sports and Music Festival when an unidentified 19 year old man made the attack.  Police has charged the young man with aggravated assault while Toots was treated at a nearby hospital for a cut to his head.

According to the festival organizers, the attack caused the event to end prematurely but Toots stayed positive despite the situation and regrets having the concert end early on his behalf.

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KONSHENS AND RAINE SEVILLE INTRODUCES THE "SEKKLE DUNG BODY COMPETITION"

By: Ms Mona

Dancehall superstar Konshens is producing a digital modeling competition entitled "Sekkle Dung Body." Konshens boasts about the woman with the sekkle dung, tan inna di yaad body in his collaboration with Raine Seville titled 'Sekkle Dung,' now they are looking for her.

The winner will receive a complimentary photo shoot courtesy of DancehallRadar.com, a gift certificate courtesy of Urban Chic Unisex salon, an opportunity to host an EPLUS Entertainment event, and of course autographs from Raine Seville and Konshens.

The women wishing to enter are asked to submit two photos to SekkleDungBody@gmail.com.  The top six finalists will have their pictures posted to the EPLUS facebook page and enter the war of the 'Likes'.  Whomever gets the most likes will be the winner.

Raine is quoted as saying, "This competition is very exciting, we have over 500 entries and we are currently going through to see who the top six will be, so stay tuned to the Sekkle Dung Body Competition."

The contests follows the media blitz surrounding the song and the steamy and somewhat controversial photos released to promote the song.

Be on the lookout for the official video for 'Sekkle Dung' which is expected to be released soon.

PLAYLIST: GYPTIAN - NON STOP [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

By: Ms Mona

When I first heard Gyptian's 'Serious Times' I knew he was something special, but I also pegged him as a very conscious Reggae artist.  However, he is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in Dancehall with such songs as 'Whine' and 'Til A Mawning.'

He does it again with 'Non Stop,' a tune that has every girl running to the dance floor.

Check out the official video.

JAMAICAN CHEF ENTERS PSY's CHEF COMPETITION

By: EmpressDoms

Korean Pop sensation, Psy changed the way people listened to music when he released his hit single, "Gangnam Style".  Now he may be changing the way you eat!

He recently launched a chef competition where the goal is to "Mix It Up".  Combining flavors, cultures and ideas to create a tasty one-of-a-kind fusion meal.

One lucky winner will take on the role as Psy's personal chef for one month and the pay is AMAZING!  For one month of employment, the winner will have a salary of $40,000 USD, his personal chef will be joining him on his world tour; flying first class, staying in 5 star hotels and will also have access to exclusive clubs while enjoying the hottest party scene with top notch celebs.

Even though the deadline to enter this competition is over, I am proud to announce that Jamaican chef Shelley Chapman has entered the competition with an exciting fusion idea to add to the mix.  Check out her entry video by clicking here and continue to follow the competition.

When it's time to start voting, make Shelley Chapman your first choice!

PLAYLIST: QQ FEAT. VENOMOUS - ONE DROP [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

By: Ms Mona

QQ introduces a new dance to the people called the 'One Drop' in his new song sharing the same name.  This is a Stashment production featuring a new artist by the name of Venomus.  The song showcases QQ's uncanny ability to drive the ladies to dance.

In order to do the 'One Drop' one must bend over, back and legs must remain straight, then one is to shake the rear and stomp either leg to the beat.

Truth be told, the dance is funny looking and the ladies look a bit constipated while doing it but it seems to be fun.  Not sure if this is a hit or miss but watch the video and you be the judge.