Friday, February 26, 2010

BLAK RYNO DENIES RUMORS ABOUT HIS HOUSE BEING SHOT UP

Let's clear things UP!


One day its one thing.. the next day.. something COMPLETELY different! Mi tired ah di up and down ting!!

Check out this audio clip of BLAK RYNO stating that he doesn't know where these rumors are stemming from...




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PLAYLIST: ROMAIN VIRGO - LIVE MI LIFE (BOOPS RIDDIM)



It hard, but mi still ah TRY!

Romain Virgo.. I clicked play and fell in love.. di tune yah ah go HARD! The Boops Riddim is my FAVORITE re-run riddim, the lyrics are on point and his voice is so distinct it makes me pay attention.

I'm happy. :)

CARIBBEAN MUSIC ROYALTIES DROP 27 PERCENT SINCE 2008



Caribbean music is fighting one hell of a battle.

Caribbean music and art royalties dropped 27 percent since 2008 which is DRAMATIC! Not to mention the rates been on a ridiculous decline from waaaay before that.

In 2006 the royalties earned were $4.3 mil (J$521 mil) where art earned $936,000 and music earned $3.4 million. Whereas in 2008 the total royalties earned was $3.3 mil (J$400 mil) where $5,000 went to art and the remaining $3.29 million was earned from music.

What does this mean?

It means that musicians and artists received less money from overseas to use their intellectual property.

If it makes you feel any better, we're not alone. Not only Caribbean music, but music and art worldwide is feeling the difference. You know, misery likes company.

So yes, we're down and let me tell you what's not helping it. Everybody fighting each other, preventing each other from rising and achieving the DOLLAR COIN.

All this fussing and fighting, it nah go work, yuh know..

I'm telling you, UNITY is what fight wars!! If the musicians are feeling the cut, so are the producers, the promoters, the selectors, the labels, the groupies AND the baby mama's.

Get it together folks! The Wickedest Time is HERE and I don't know about ya'll but I'm here to make some $$.

You wouldn't believe how much faith it takes to enter an industry that's ACROSS THE BOARD failing.

Then again, you would know because you're in it.

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PLAYLIST: CAPLETON AND JAH MALO - WE NUH SIGN FUNNY MAN DEAL



Yo!! Jah Malo.. tell dem seh we nuh sign funny man deal!

This song is CRAZY!! And pretty bold if I might add.. But it would be THE PROPHET, Capleton alongside his protege, Jah Malo to make it crystal clear how they feel about the queers.

Big up to DANGER ZONE for producing this one!

PUBLISHING COMPANY TO RELEASE RAW TAPES OF KYMANI MARLEY'S DEAR DAD BOOK

Don't they say the truth shall set you FREE? Anything at dark MUST come to light?


Well, thats exactly what's about to happen! Kymani Marley recently wrote a book entitled, DEAR DAD: WHERE'S THE FAMILY IN OUR FAMILY, TODAY?? If you need updates on that, click here!

Well, The Farrah Gray Publishing Company didn't appreciate all of the negative attention they were receiving once Kymani Marley stated that made unauthorized edits.

"Ky-Mani's interview with Jamaica's The Gleaner newspaper and numerous other media outlests, including his public statements on his Facebook and Myspace pages, I feel his denials have thrown me and the publishing company under the bus. I didn't write his book, I published it. This is his story; these are his words and now I have to prove it," states Dr. Farrah Gray, the publisher.

"Ky-Mani was happy with his book but surprised by the Marley family strong objection to his revealing 'Dear Dad' memoir details to be released, that they preferred remained in the family lock box. The publishing company was caught off-guard by the intensely negative reaction that the book must be halted, changed or not be published at all," said Gray.
Dr. Farrah Gray is expected to release interview tapes to the media, which will reveal sharply expressive and intimate details of his life and Marley family members.




VYBZ KARTEL RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER THE SHOOTOUT AT BLAK RYNO'S HOUSE


Blak Ryno - Piece A Cake - The Glory Riddim

Yo! I swear I have A.D.D..

But yeah.. big tings a gwaaaan!

Click here!! Just yesterday I said I really hope he doesn't go out with a BANG.. and thats exactly what happened.

Luckily, Blak Ryno is alright.. but right after he stated that he will no longer wants to be a part of the Portmore Empire, his house in Waterford was shot up by unknown suspects.

Immediately after the incident, Vybz Kartel released a statement stating:

"I condemn today's shooting in Waterford, and I condemn any attacks made on Blak Ryno," states Palmer firmly.

"Regardless of what transpires between the Portmore Empire and Blak Ryno, whether or not he is a part of the Empire, I will not tolerate any acts of violence against him. ANYBODY who does ANYTHING to Ryno has to answer to me."

Earlier today (yesterday), the Waterford Police confirmed that shots were fired into a house believed to belong to the family of Romaine 'Blak Ryno' Anderson. No one was injured. The incident is currently under investigation.

"I express my concern, sympathy, and support for the Anderson family. I urge authorities to act swiftly to deal with this situation," states Palmer.

Things are getting crazy.. so what you think.. sink or swim? sink or swim?

PLAYLIST: COURTNEY MELODY - MODERN GIRL (MODERN GIRL RIDDIM)



I need a modern man.. with an old fashion kind of mentality. You know, the ones who open doors, clean the pipes and pay the bills?

Yep.. I need a modern man.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

PLAYLIST: MR VEGAS - NO GAL CLOWN (DOUBLE ACTION RIDDIM)



Tell dem again Mr Vegas!!

They're making a fool of themselves instead of doing something constructive like make some damn money!

I've been jamming to a mix in my car and this track is definitely one of my favorites. These days I'm loving my KALIBANDULU mixes..

You gotta check them out!

BLAK RYNO EXITS PORTMORE EMPIRE

I guess its graduation season.


It looks like all of Kartel's children is moving on -- some got a kiss on the forehead while others get ah bax in the face but regardless.. its time to move on to the next level.

"Mi ah leave di Empire.. is not anything to do with financial problems or nothing, mi just ah leave star.."

I can't say that I'm surprised.. I'm just waiting to see when Jah Vinci is gonna get the hint. I really hope he DON'T go out with a BANG! I didn't think it was possible to leave the Portmore Empire on a positive note so I hope the air is clear and Blak Ryno can hold down his own career and keep up the momentum WITHOUT the added drama.



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STUDIO SESSION WITH JAH VINCI (FLY AWAY RIDDIM)


Big up to SKIFLAZ MUSIC for this riddim! I've been rocking to it for a minute and I still can't get enough of it.


But what I like most about this video is how smooth Jah Vinci flow is. It just pours right out of him! He makes it look so easy..

But really.. how many unreleased tracks does he have on this riddim??



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LET'S DRESS AS GHETTO STEREOTYPES TO COMMEMORATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The University of California, San Diego decided to STOP FUNDING for student media after students developed a TV Segment that was mocking BLACK HISTORY MONTH!


They ran a student TV episode calling black students ungrateful as well as referring to African Americans using derogatory terms.

The show, THE KOALA has quite a reputation for airing offensive material.. with the latest being a reaction towards a fraternity party whose theme was BLACK HISTORY MONTH where they urged their guests to dress as GHETTO STEREOTYPES to commemorate their views on Black History.

The head of their student government, Utsav Gupta, froze their funding and pulled the television show off air stating that they are more than welcome to continue to publish.. but without student funding.

"Some students are drawing the incorrect conclusion that this is muzzling free speech," states Gupta. "The right to free speech does not equate to a right to funding."

Although the percentage of African American students at this school is approximately 2 percent.. this issue caused a lot of tension throughout the entire school where students are requesting transfer and withdrawal applications.

Once they found a note, allegedly left by THE KOALA staffers -- which was also racially offensive, students are now demanding that the staff members be expelled from the university.

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I OCTANE LIVE PERFORMANCE IN AMSTERDAM


Do I have to go to Amsterdam to see a quality performances??

I really rate I Octane..

I love his voice.. his conscious lyrics and the energy he brings during his performances. Now I understand that you have to leave the people wanting more.. but when I see him perform in JA its like he drops two lines of a hit song and then NEXT.. on to the next one.

But from checking out this clip from his recent performance in AMSTERDAM -- got me wondering if its just Jamaica him ah treat so..

I listen to his recent mixtape RELIGIOUSLY so I know and love most of the songs he got out right now but to hype me up just to sing the first two sentences of every song is just WRONG!

Chhuuuupppsss!

His performance in AMSTERDAM was GREAT!! This is what I want to see all the time.. no matter where he's performing.

No discrimination... I want to see quality 100% of the time!







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PLAYLIST: BUJU BANTON - LOVE BLACK WOMAN (FEELING SOUL RIDDIM)


When the song BROWNING became a huge controversy, Buju quickly released this single to clear up any misunderstandings..

Buju loves ALL BLACK WOMEN, regardless of complexion because BLACK is BEAUTY!

To hear BROWNING, click here!



Wednesday, February 24, 2010

PLAYLIST: VYBZ KARTEL - BAD REPUTATION (BAD REPUTATION RIDDIM)


I love this song!

Kartel.. I wanna cuss you everyday but yuh spot NAH BUDGE! You're one of Jamaica's TOP artiste.. and you know, maybe it's just a bad reputation.

To hear more from VYBZ KARTEL, click here!


PLAYLIST: BUSY SIGNAL - CAN'T STOP ME (QUICK DRAW RIDDIM)



Busy Signal got his A GAME on!!

He's gonna be the next one to make a significant spot for himself in mainstream music. Are you noticing?

The man is full and focused. Just ah cut an go tru!!

Busy, I'm taking notes.. Badmind cyaa stop MEEEE!! Dutty heart cyaa stop MEEEE!!

To check out his latest video, click here!

CAPLETON'S PUBLICIST RELEASES STATEMENT REGARDING FESTIVAL BOOKINGS

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So just a few days ago I was hearing about Capleton being dropped from shows in California due to lyrics that were deemed offensive to the gay population, if you missed it.. click here!

Well, his publicist released a statement regarding the matter:

International Jamaican Reggae superstar Capleton has once again become the target of the gay community and the organization GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) in response to his concert and festival bookings in California and Florida this month.

They have once again used their strong arm tactics to intimidate concert promoters and venue owners putting misinformation in the public about the artiste to further their own agendas. Capleton is very disappointed that his many fans (the cross all races and creeds) have not been able to see him at his scheduled shows in California this past week.

He has performed at the same venues and festivals over the past two years with no incident bringing a message of love for all through Reggae music. The barrage of protest from these groups is unwarranted and has been addressed many times in the media in the past. The artiste has a forgiving heart for what has been done to him and will continue on the high path.



PLAYLIST: BUGLE - SCOTCH BONNET



Everyday I'm hustling..

They say better must come because of course, you gotta stay hopeful. It's true, we're all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars.

To check out more from BUGLE, click here!

PLAYLIST: JUNIOR X - GANGSTA LIFE [OFFICIAL VID]

Once your in, death is the only way out.


JUNIOR X!! Ever since he came out with 'Plea My Cause'.. I was hooked but I haven't seen too much from him since then.

Here's his latest video Gangsta Life.. you can just tell that he's on point! He's conscious, his lyrics are tight and the video is full of quality -- a great combination!!


'SKIP TO MY LU' T SHIRTS ARE NOW IN STOCK

I need to get up on my RepJA brand because I've been wondering where all of the Dancehall influenced clothes is coming from.. I now realize it was right under my nose!


Every massive and CREW. Skip to my LUUUUU!

I love the song, I love the dance and now.. I LOVE the shirts!! It's a part of RepJA's latest collection so make a statement and order yours now, click here!!!



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PLAYLIST: BUJU BANTON - BROWNING (FEELING SOUL RIDDIM)

"Love mi car, mi love my bike, mi love mi money and ting.. but most of all mi LOVE mi browning!"

As long as you have your priorities in order..

This was a big big BIG CHUNE back in the day but it's around the same time when bleaching products became a high demand..

To check out more from BUJU BANTON, click here!!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

PLAYLIST: MUNGA HONURABLE - STILL WAH MORE



BAD CHUNE!!

I'm happy Munga is back on the scene making more hits. The Gangsta Ras is in studio giving me the music I've been missing!!

No matter what, mi still wah more..

To hear more from MUNGA, click here!

PLAYLIST: T.O.K - MISUNDERSTOOD (OL' SCHOOL RIDDIM)



Don't get T.O.K misunderstood!! I keep this song on repeat because it's so funny!

To check out more from T.O.K, click here!!

PLAYLIST: JAH NYNE - HOW DO YOU FEEL (MIRROR RIDDIM)



That dutty livity.. it nuh right!

USAIN BOLT SIGNS BOOK DEAL VALUED OVER $3 MIL


Usain Bolt is living goooooood!


Usain.. I'm trying to be like YOU when I grow up!! LOL My life soon sort out.. but Usain.. yuh life SELL OFF! I'm so happy he's Jamaican, he makes me proud.. and reminds me that it's possible.

Usain Bolt just signed a 2 book deal with HarperSport which is valued at OVER 3 million US Dollars!!

If you want deals like that.. all u gotta do is become the fastest man on the PLANET! Big yuh self up USAIN.. its YOU whose taking it to another level!

The FIRST book was described an an illustrative narrative celebration.. it will look at Usain's record-breaking career to date, his Caribbean roots and what inspires him while the SECOND book will be a full length autobiography which will be published in 2012.

"I'm delighted to be publishing my two books with the guys at HarperCollins and I'm determined to give my fans all over the world a great insight into me and my life," Bolt said.



BLACK BLINGAZ AH STEP PON DEM WITH THESE NEW DANCES


Random thought. Why when I hear artists sing about a new dance or feature the dance in their latest video I rarely see the dancers who actually created the dance IN the video.. or on stage performing the dance while the artist is singing the tune.


Why is that?

Well, check out Black Blingaz feature some of their latest releases.. I just LOVE how Rawtid TV keep me up to date!



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PLAYLIST: TONY REBEL AND SWADE - JUST FRIENDS (JUST FRIENDS RIDDIM)



Seriously.. if you're walking down the street holding a next woman's hand... yeah, I'm gonna claim seh u deh wid har!

Men think they're slick! I love this tune though.. I remember making special requests for this one when my Uncle Patrick made me mixtapes.

To check out more from TONY REBEL, click here!

Monday, February 22, 2010

KONSHENS ADDRESSES WHATS REALLY MASHING UP THE INDUSTRY

Nowadays one of the hottest and most disturbing topics in the streets is the 'mashing up' of the local music industry. Every member of our fading business seems to have his or her own reasoning behind this crisis but no one is taking the time out to look at themselves as a possible factor. Who is to be blamed though?


It could be the selectors and disc jocks for playing biased and following whatever one disc jocks plays instead of actually listening to the millions of good songs out there dying for a run, and playing only seven artistes at ever single party and in whatever segment.

It could be the producers for putting out lame productions and sixty new rhythms every week with the same artistes clearly indicating that production to them is about the artiste and not 'the song'.

It could be the new artistes for our poor work ethics, low regard for the roots and reputation of our music, the sidelining of our actual talent and special individual characteristics in an attempt to follow whatever is in to get a fast play.

It could also be the elder artistes for forgetting what they had to go through for music and allowing themselves to be sucked into this new age, short hand trend where an artiste with 20 years under his or her belt is now toe-to-toe with an artiste with a few months to his credit.

It could also be the governing bodies for selling out and fighting out so many important aspects of the dancehall culture and it oculd also be the 'fans', yes the general public. We the fans could also be a factor, we go to every session but we don't really support. We want to go to 300 parties on every night and we want to leave home at 10 0 clock and cram it all in an hour so there's no early juggling for reggae music and vibing and visiting the bar and dem nice ting deh.

Its just twenty minutes to see what everybody else is wearing, buss two blank fi di really hot songs that are gonna be the same ones played at the next party anyway.

The fact of the matter is we all play a part in the killing of our music culture and business and until we stop pointing finger and start addressing a solution, better we get out our funeral gear!

-- Konshens



MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: I WAYNE MIXTAPE NUFF A DAT RECORDS 2010

Listen to the Rasta chant.

More and more of our entertainers are dropping mixtapes and all I can do is hope that more and more of them start to catch on!

I really enjoyed this mixtape.. it had some new hits along with some of my older favorites, which was the right combination to keep me entertained. It really sucks when you listen to a new CD and can't sing a long to ANY of the songs.

I haven't heard too much from I Wayne in a bit but he's on the verge of releasing a new album so this mixtape might be JUST what he needs to recreate the buzz.

Get your brain food and prepare to meditate with Ras Wayne..

To download I WAYNE's mixtape, CLICK HERE!!



PLAYLIST: ELEPHANT MAN - CONTROL HIM (STEEL FROG RIDDIM)



BIG UP to the ladies who know they got what it takes to keep their man!! Everywhere him ah go.. him waah lift you up and carry yuh!! NO GYAL can tek him from yuh!

RAAAAEEEE!

To hear more from ELEPHANT MAN, click here!!

LIVE CLASH:: THE SETTLEMENT - LISA HYPER, LA LEWIS, MERCILESS, MR G, QUEEN PAULA, GABRIEL


Everybody's talking about the big clash that recently took place in St. Thomas - The Settlement.. but did you get a chance to check it out??


Here's what you missed!












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PICS FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ON FRIDAY FEB 19th

I passed through the Boys and Girls Club on Friday to see what kind of vibes they had going on over there. Here are some of the fly folks I saw along the way...












PLAYLIST: BERES HAMMOND - DOCTOR'S ORDERS



The sweet sounds of Beres Hammond gives me the shivers. The true KING of Lovers Rock.. The REAL meaning behind 'Feel Good Music'.

To hear more from BERES HAMMOND, click here!!

Friday, February 19, 2010

PLAYLIST: ASSASSIN (AGENT SASCO) - SELF DEFENSE (BAD REPUTATION RIDDIM)




Ah today mi BUSS, BUSS, BUSS!!

Not everyday's gonna be a good day.. some days you just have to let loose because nuff bwoy try dis di program.

You sometimes have to remind people to step behind the line.

Trust me, I don't wanna hurt you, I don't want no trouble. But try style me and see what happens!

NATEL BRINGS A UNIQUE SOUND TO REGGAE MUSIC

One thing about Mr Vegas, he's not afraid to talk his mind. He made it very clear that he wasn't satisfied with the no name, no hit and no talent artists that seemed to be dominating the airwaves, so he took matters into his own hands.


He felt that reggae needed talent, so he came back with Natel.

"Natel is one of the most talented young singers I've heard out of Jamaica in a long time. I think he has a bright future and the business could really do with a new sound and he has that flavor. This new team that I am assembling and who I will be working with is really focused and professional, we're just trying to do good music to please the fans," states Mr Vegas.

I must say, from checking out the latest video from Cherine Anderson featuring Natel 'You Turn Me On' -- I see exactly what Mr Vegas is talking about!

His sound is very unique to reggae, and I LOVE IT! Just as much as I love the chemistry between Cherine Anderson and Natel in this video. It's sexy, yet tasteful -- when was the last time you saw that??



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Thursday, February 18, 2010

PLAYLIST: BUSY SIGNAL - LITTLE PIECE (PON DI FLOOR RIDDIM)



The combination between Busy Signal and Major Lazer seems to be a good look. I've noticed the dramatic increase of Busy Signal's fan base since the merge. The world is getting hip and people are searching far and wide for Busy Signal's latest mixtape.. if you didn't download your copy.. no worries. I got you.

Listening to this track made me look at the PON DI FLOOR riddim in a whole different light.

To check out BUSY SIGNAL's mixtape, click here!!

PLAYLIST: I OCTANE - THIS IS REAL / PRESSURE (BOMB DROP RIDDIM)



I sometimes worry about the state of reggae music.. but whenever I hear I-Octane, I realize that everything will be alright.

We have some hard hitters thats still carrying the torch and we have so much new talent emerging -- the more I think about it, the more I realize that we're just getting better with age.

Reggae will be alright.

One thing you HAVE to check out is I-Octane's mixtape.. listen then download.. Click here!

CAPLETON DROPPED FROM RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL DUE TO HOMOPHOBIC LYRICS


Here we go again..


Capleton was to headline the Ragga Muffins Festival in Oaklands, California alongside Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Tarrus Riley, and Cocoa Tea but was removed from the lineup once California's gay rights community stepped up to voice complaints to the events promoter.

The festival is schedule for February 20th but unfortunately, without Capleton due to his gay bashing and homophobic lyrics.

He was one of the many artists who signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, but like many other artists, its believed that he violated its terms.



PLAYLIST: BERES HAMMOND - STEP ASIDE



When is Beres Hammond coming back to town? I already miss him!

Beres is BOLD!! Talking about, No disrespect.. but step aside. But some of these fellas really need to step aside and let someone else take over. They need Beres to school 'em!!

Take some notes fellas!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

PLAYLIST: MAVADO - HOUSE TOP (ROOF TOP RIDDIM)


Gwaan yah Mavado!

I can't stop playing this song.. and I know what he talking about, the house top cooler anyway! Sometimes you need some fresh air.

To check out more tunes from MAVADO, click here!

THE 5 OFFICERS WHO MURDERED SEAN BELL WILL NOT FACE FEDERAL CHARGES


What kinda fuckery is this?!?!


You remember the news about the 23 year old man, Sean Bell who was hit with 50 rounds of shots on the same day he was scheduled to marry his soulmate?

He was unarmed and enjoying his bachelor party at a strip club off of Sutphin Blvd in Queens, NY.. and where did the shots come from?? No one else but the NYPD. 5-0 to be precise.

Well the officers involved with the death of Sean Bell will not face federal charges because the courts claim there is insufficient evidence.. but how much more evidence do you need?

They killed a man and basically just said, 'oops, my bad.. we thought he had a gun.'

I wonder how much time a man would get if he shot and killed a cop.. then said, 'oops, my bad.. i thought he was gonna shoot me.'

What kind of training are they doing in Police Academy? I know in the streets the goal is 'shoot to kill' but when police officers have the same goal.. its a problem. They're no better than the criminals.. they're criminals with immunity.



PLAYLIST: DEMARCO, AIDONIA, ELEPHANT MAN - REAL RECOGNIZE REAL



Real recognize real -- thats the truth!

I'm really feeling this one. Demarco's chorus is on point & Aidonia and Elephant Man went into the studio prepared to lay down some sick tracks.

They sound cool and calm on the track, they make it look so easy!

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