Lady Saw vs Marion Hall: Battle for the limelight

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May 202012
 

Growing up in the nineties, I was exposed to Lady Saw in her prime when she did songs those explicit songs such as, “If Him Lef” and “Back Shot”.

As the years progressed, we saw the slowing down of Muma Saw. Her lyrics got a little less explicit with songs such as “Chat to Mi Back”.

Then we saw where Lady Saw came to a halt, and Marion Hall was introduced to Jamaica and the world.

Marion Hall got booked for corporate functions. She got booked for mature events; events where we would be shocked to see Lady Saw. Marion Hall is more “corporate friendly”.

I remember watching an interview with Marion Hall where she was reflecting on Lady Saw and she said (I am not quoting here) when she listens back to some of the songs Lady Saw did, she has to ask if that really was her. Of course it was not, it was Lady Saw.
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Asafa Powell gets win in Shanghai

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May 192012
 

D’Angel’s proposed free concert for the people of Savanna-La-Mar is slated to take place this Saturday.

Disparaging comments were made about the female deejay after only four entertainers showed up for her birthday bash last month despite advertising a host of artistes. D’Angel tells Music News that everything is good to go this time around and the people of Sav-La-Mar will not be disappointed.

Mr. Vegas’ ‘Heads High’ Featured On Britain’s Got Talent

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May 182012
 

Posted by K’Shema Francis on 17/05/2012 at 4:29pmMr. Vegas’1998 hit, Heads High was included on Simon Cowell’s top UK talent competition, Britain’s Got Talent.

A part of the song was featured during last week’s semifinal of the hugely popular television show by contestant Twist and Pulse Dance Company.

The 14-member group reeled off amazing back flipping and body popping moves choreographed to Vegas’ Heads High, as well as other fellow hit music makers who together provided the sound track to the segment.

In relating news, Sweet Jamaica, the new double disc CD by Mr. Vegas will be available on May 29.

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Beenie Man Addresses Gay Community

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May 172012
 

Beenie Man has called ‘cree’ in a video message to the international gay community.

The entertainer has posted a video message in which he expressed his respect for persons of all races, creeds and sexual preferences.

Beenie Man who is booked to perform in Spain August on the Rototam Sunsplash seemed to apologize in an effort to steer away any protests from the gay community which may prevent him from performing.

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Vybz Kartel and Corey Todd To Reunite?

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May 162012
 

Business man Cory Todd and jailed dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel are to be reunited for a business deal.

Music News understands that the two who severed ties last year following a sour and public spilt, are to join forces for the continuation their business partnership.

Todd’s publicist, Claude Mills confirms that the two have come to a business agreement to put out their products including the rum. Karel who has been in jail since last year have been in dialogue with Corey Todd via letters for the past few months.

Over four years, the Vybz Kartel, Corey Todd business partnership has seen the purchase of The Building, the birth of Street Vybz Rum and Daggering Condoms.

After the business partnership ended, Todd took up entertainers Beenie Man, Aidonia, Khago, Jah Vinci and producer Notnice but those business involvments were shortlived.

Khago Defends ‘Threesome

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May 162012
 

Entertainer Khago has sparked controversy among some fans and industry players following the release of his latest song Threesome.

However, Khago has hit back saying he never professed to be Rasta and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.

Entertainer Assassin has since voiced his views in a song dubbed Bun Freaky Act. In the song Agent Sasco belts out “How Ras A Beg Threesome We Bun Freaky Ras.”

All this comes on the heels of entertainer Natural Black’s decision to remove his locks to perform dancehall music.

Busy Signal collabs with No Doubt

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May 142012
 

( L – R ) Gwen Stefani of No Doubt, Busy Signal – Contributed

Busy Signal has followed in the footsteps of dancehall queen Lady Saw and his musical mentor Bounty Killer with his recent collaboration with Grammy winning group No Doubt.

The song titled Push and Shove, is to be the lead single on the American group’s upcoming album.

Busy Signal’s manager Shane Brown told The STAR how the collaboration came about, saying that Busy Signal had done a song for Diplo of Major Lazer and Gwen Stefani (lead vocalistfor the group) heard it and liked it. They later met up in studio and did the track.

The STARcaught up with Busy Signal at the Penthouse studios in Kingston and he shared his experience working with No Doubt.

“Sometimes you can’t really explain the vibe to how it just glorious in terms of the music and the ideas and the creativity. When everybody just a come up with their different parts and different ideas and we just sharing them. It’s definitely a good thing to look out for. Busy Signal, No Doubt, Gwen Stefani – it’s just great,” said Busy Signal.

He added, “I’m just here giving thanks for the blessings and just a continue to do the work that I’m doing because it’s showing that the people outside of Jamaicawho really know the real thing, them come and them choose who they think is qualified to even be in studio collaborating with them.”

Busy Signal also has other recent collaborations with top international acts. His recent Reggae Music Again album has been doing well, landing the number five spot on the coveted Billboard chart in the reggaecategory.

Of No Doubt’s 10 Grammy nominations, they have won two which were collaborations with dancehall acts. Hey Baby with Bounty Killer and Underneath It All with Lady Saw were awarded ‘Best Performance by a Duo or Group’ in 2001 and 2004, respectively.

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Sizzla Films Mother’s Day Song

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May 142012
 

On the heels Mother’s Day, Sizzla just shot his newest video Mama Make Me Deh yah to express his love for the Mothers and Fathers of the world. 

The song produced by Richard Bramwell of Breadback Productions on the Long Life Riddim is a tribute to the foundation of family. The track also focuses on youth showing high respect for their Mothers and Fathers.

Sizzla is currently on the island following a successful tour of Europe despite a bit of controversy surrounding a few of the dates. From France to Italy to Holland to Austria and South Africa, Sizzla used the tour as a platform to spread messages of love, unity, and thanked fans for their continual support and prayers through some of his recent turbulent times. 

He also took the opportunity to launch Sizzla Youth Foundation on an international level to support the work in Jamaica and the rest of the world. Sizzla’s Youth Foundation Museum is currently being built in the community of August Town

‘Shotta’ director fires at Carib

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May 012012
 

THE director of a local movie has taken Carib 5 to task after Jamaica’s main cinema refused to show his film.

Diavallan Fearon, whose low-budget flick, Blind Shotta, won two awards at the recent Jamaica film festival, led a protest at Carib 5 in Cross Roads, St Andrew, last Saturday.Read more

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Reggae musician Anthony Cruz has found himself in a love triangle

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Apr 232012
 

Reggae musician Anthony Cruz has found himself in a love triangle with Mother and Daughter – his latest release produced by Tads International.

Inspired by a real-life situation, Cruz said the song is one that some males can relate to while it asks ‘what would you do?’ to others who can’t.

What would you do if you were in my shoe/ Got introduced to your girlfriend’s mother and you found out that she had a crush on you/ And deep down you know you want her too/ Now would you take it or would you leave it/ She’s got the money and she’s willing to spend/ And every time when she pass inna di likkle tight shorts you a figet seh yuh have a girlfriend, he sings in the opening lines of the song.

very interesting

“Is a real situation for me and at the same time nuff a me bredrin dem seh suh too. Mi know di man dem aguh can relate to it. It’s gonna be very interesting to hear what the men have to say. It’s just a tune weh aguh nice just like how Half-Way Tree and Block Di Road was nice,” said Anthony Cruz. Continue reading »

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