JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
MAY 29, 2009
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 11 I Am Blessed-Mr. Vegas-Liv-Up (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 12 Mama-Vybz Kartel- Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (2wks@#1)
NM
03 4 10 Mind Pon Mi Money – Vybz Kartel –Liv-Up Records U-1
04 5 10 Hustler For Life (La La La) –Andrew & Wada Blood-Notice U-1
05 7 9 Watch Your Friends-Javinchi-Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records U-2
06 8 8 Hallelujah – Elephant Man –Very Huge Records U-2
07 3 18 This Means Money – Konshens – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-4
08 6 23 Dip Again- Elephant Man feat. Ding Dong – Big Ship(1wk@#1) D-2
09 12 7 Ugly – Kiprich & Black-er –Fresh Ear U-3
10 11 12 Bad 2 Da Bone-Brick & Lace-Birchill Records U-1
11 9 23 Time To Shine-Laden-Big Ship (3wks@#1) D-2
12 14 5 Unfinished House – Flippa Mafia- Liv-Up Records U-2
13 10 17 Head Caan Hot So- Prodigal Son-Main Street Records(2wks@#1) D-3
14 16 4 High Unda-Mavado- Liv-Up Records U-2
15 17 4 Good Girl, Gone Bad-Tarrus Riley feat Konshens-Head Concussion U-2
16 18 3 Rich This Year-Charley Blacks – Copper Shot U-2
17 19 3 Think Bout Mi - Macka Diamond & Unicorn – Notice U-2
18 13 21 I’m So Blessed - Mavado – Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-5
19 15 11 Man A Galis-Ding Dong-Notice (pp#9) D-4
20 - New Never Gonna Cry -Daville-Fashozy
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 13 Good Life-Chuckle Berry-Taxi (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 13 Call On Me- Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -SOBE/Dangerzone NM
03 3 15 A Thousand Miles Away-Ras Penco-Uprize Music (3wks@#1)
NM
04 4 12 Head Above The Water – Capleton – Downsound Records NM
05 5 18 Jah Jah Blessing –Etana feat Alborosie–Forward Records NM
06 9 8 So In Love –Hezron – Tads Int’l Records U-3
07 6 23 Missing You Right Now-Daville-Fashozy (2wks@#1) D-1
08 8 16 Cassava – Andrew Mistiq aka P. Zed –Inspire NM
09 10 11 Under My Skin- Anthony Red Roze –Taxi U-1
10 7 16 Save The Juvenile-Ruffian-Get Up Yute Records (pp#7) D-3
11 12 7 Pray Fi Dem – Harry Toddler-Downsound U-1
12 13 10 Too Late – Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica – AL.TA.FA.AN U-1
13 14 6 Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing-Anthony Cruz-Footsteps U-1
14 16 4 Baby Mama Drama -Kiprich-House-A-Star U-2
15 15 5 Human Nature-Tarrus Riley-Rhythm of Life NM
16 11 23 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling-Noddy Virtue/Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection (pp#4) D-5
17 19 3 You’ll Never Find - Jah Cure – Don Corleon U-2
18 18 4 Far Away-Queen Ifrica – Flames Productions NM
19 20 2 Dumpling Shop-Lloyd Lovindeer/Mama Tia-TSOJ U-1
20 - New Wanna Go Home-Romaine Virgo-Vikings & Peat Music
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 5 Rasta Got Soul- Buju Banton-Gargamel (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 16 Pull Up Selector-Jimmy Riley-Taxi (1wk@#1) D-1
03 3 8 Universal Cure – Jah Cure – SOBE/Danger Zone NM
04 4 10 Mr. Brooks – A Better Tomorrow – Mavado - VP Records (4wks@#1) NM
05 6 8 Brand New Me – Gregory Isaacs –Tads Int’l Records U-1
06 7 4 Ghetto Youth-ology – Sizzla – Firehouse U-1
07 5 18 Waiting – Cecile – Danger Zone (2wks@#1) D-2
08 8 8 The Very Best of Elephant Man-Elephant Man – VP Records NM
09 10 2 Spotlight – Sophia Brown – Music Mecca/321 Strong U-1
10 9 20 Reggae Jammin Vol. 1-Various Artistes- Tads Int’l Records (3wks@#1) D-1
____________________NOTES_____________________________________
Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
Friday, May 29, 2009
VC & Co. @ Christopher's - look out for pics
AN AWARD-WORTHY PERFORMANCE
When word came that the nightclub-turned live music hotspot had won the award for Coolest Watering Hole - again - atthe Observer Table Talk Food Awards, the large audience at Christopher's jazz Cafe was appreciative, yet anxious to rreturn their focus to the night's entertainment, which was itself more than worthy of an award
The evening started off with keyboardist Richie Foulks,RUpert bent Jr on guitar (the elder Bent would take the axe later in the night), O'Neil Walters on drums and Shurwayne Thomspon on bass, threadingtheir way somewhat cuatiously through a number of show tunes.
But as the crowd numbers grew along withthe anticipation, the band members quickly came into their own, and when featured act VC opened with Bobby Caldwell's standby, "Waht You Wont Do (You'll Do For Love)" a vibe was estabished that would be sustained through the night. He delivered "Roll It" Gwaan" and "Judgement Day to rousing cheers, mixing in covers like Beres Hammond's "What One Dance Can Do" "Now That We've Found Love" (the O'Jays via Third World) and others which all found favour.
And he got more than a little help from his friends. Dub poet Charlie Bobus, Canada-bound on an extended stint, delivered a typically high energy burst of "motivational dub poetry, stepping confidently and eenrgetically onto the paths trod by the likes opf Mikey Smith, Oku Onoura, Mutabaruka and others before him. Thereafter DJ Royale endeared himself to the women i nthe audience with his ribald variations on the likes of "Driver" and a near-faithful rendering of Shaggy's "Boombastic" (the latter upon a shouted request.
Women were also involved - separately - in a couple of the show's brightest moments. For his wife, he sang Luther Vandross' "Never Too Much" (an interesting arrangement - this cover could be a hit) while she teased, cavorted and 'wined' on him with playful abandon. That was followed by an original "Made For I" and then, accompanied only keyboard and guitar, his affections shifted to his son, for whom "Joshua[Sweet Child Of Mine] was written.
The other great moment saw Cindy Breakspeare Bent singing "Waiting In Vain" as Rupert Bent Sr accompanied her on guitar, and Jana Bent, who had also supported VC on several numbers, also added her vocals.
Of course the musical vibe was so infectios that even guitarist Wayne McGregor (Black Zebra) could not resit ditching his day-job suit to get in o the action, even contributing a vocal on Bob Marley's "War"
The scheduled end time flew past with crowd in no mood to let either the singer or musicians go, and after another'benefit' performance by Charlie Bobus, VC and his "All-Stars" ended the night pretty much as the band had started, essentially jamming free-form, to everyone';s delight.
It may have been his Christopher's debut, but the now seasoned pefromer. songwriter and recording artiste (he has also graced the Rebel Salute and Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues stages; an album is on the way) demonstrated yet again that there is far more to him than "By His Deeds" (which he dropped towards the end of the night) and that he is parcticing his craft way above the ordinary.
To these ears, he already sounds like a Grammy winner.
-Live Plug
When word came that the nightclub-turned live music hotspot had won the award for Coolest Watering Hole - again - atthe Observer Table Talk Food Awards, the large audience at Christopher's jazz Cafe was appreciative, yet anxious to rreturn their focus to the night's entertainment, which was itself more than worthy of an award
The evening started off with keyboardist Richie Foulks,RUpert bent Jr on guitar (the elder Bent would take the axe later in the night), O'Neil Walters on drums and Shurwayne Thomspon on bass, threadingtheir way somewhat cuatiously through a number of show tunes.
But as the crowd numbers grew along withthe anticipation, the band members quickly came into their own, and when featured act VC opened with Bobby Caldwell's standby, "Waht You Wont Do (You'll Do For Love)" a vibe was estabished that would be sustained through the night. He delivered "Roll It" Gwaan" and "Judgement Day to rousing cheers, mixing in covers like Beres Hammond's "What One Dance Can Do" "Now That We've Found Love" (the O'Jays via Third World) and others which all found favour.
And he got more than a little help from his friends. Dub poet Charlie Bobus, Canada-bound on an extended stint, delivered a typically high energy burst of "motivational dub poetry, stepping confidently and eenrgetically onto the paths trod by the likes opf Mikey Smith, Oku Onoura, Mutabaruka and others before him. Thereafter DJ Royale endeared himself to the women i nthe audience with his ribald variations on the likes of "Driver" and a near-faithful rendering of Shaggy's "Boombastic" (the latter upon a shouted request.
Women were also involved - separately - in a couple of the show's brightest moments. For his wife, he sang Luther Vandross' "Never Too Much" (an interesting arrangement - this cover could be a hit) while she teased, cavorted and 'wined' on him with playful abandon. That was followed by an original "Made For I" and then, accompanied only keyboard and guitar, his affections shifted to his son, for whom "Joshua[Sweet Child Of Mine] was written.
The other great moment saw Cindy Breakspeare Bent singing "Waiting In Vain" as Rupert Bent Sr accompanied her on guitar, and Jana Bent, who had also supported VC on several numbers, also added her vocals.
Of course the musical vibe was so infectios that even guitarist Wayne McGregor (Black Zebra) could not resit ditching his day-job suit to get in o the action, even contributing a vocal on Bob Marley's "War"
The scheduled end time flew past with crowd in no mood to let either the singer or musicians go, and after another'benefit' performance by Charlie Bobus, VC and his "All-Stars" ended the night pretty much as the band had started, essentially jamming free-form, to everyone';s delight.
It may have been his Christopher's debut, but the now seasoned pefromer. songwriter and recording artiste (he has also graced the Rebel Salute and Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues stages; an album is on the way) demonstrated yet again that there is far more to him than "By His Deeds" (which he dropped towards the end of the night) and that he is parcticing his craft way above the ordinary.
To these ears, he already sounds like a Grammy winner.
-Live Plug
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Livin the Good life at the top of the charts and more
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
MAY 15, 2009
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 10 Mama-Vybz Kartel- Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (2wks@#1)
NM
02 3 9 I Am Blessed-Mr. Vegas-Liv-Up U-1
03 5 16 This Means Money – Konshens – Head Concussion U-2
04 2 21 Dip Again- Elephant Man feat. Ding Dong – Big Ship(1wk@#1) D-2
05 6 8 Mind Pon Mi Money – Vybz Kartel –Liv-Up Records U-1
06 4 15 Head Caan Hot So- Prodigal Son-Main Street Records (2wks@#1) D-2
07 8 8 Hustler For Life (La La La) –Andrew & Wada Blood-Notice U-1
08 7 21 Time To Shine-Laden-Big Ship (3wks@#1) D-1
09 12 6 Hallelujah – Elephant Man –Very Huge Records U-3
10 13 7 Watch Your Friends-Javinchi-Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records U-3
11 9 19 I’m So Blessed - Mavado – Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-2
12 14 10 Bad 2 Da Bone-Brick & Lace-Birchill Records U-2
13 15 5 Ugly – Kiprich & Black-er –Fresh Ear U-2
14 10 9 Man A Galis-Ding Dong-Notice (pp#9) D-4
15 11 11 Nuh Daggera -Spice-Equinoxx (pp#8) D-4
16 17 3 Unfinished House – Flippa Mafia- Liv-Up Records U-1
17 19 2 High Unda-Mavado- Liv-Up Records U-2
18 20 2 Good Girl, Gone Bad-Tarrus Riley feat Konshens-Head Concussion U-2
19 - New Rich This Year-Charley Blacks – Copper Shot
20 - New Think Bout Mi - Macka Diamond & Unicorn - Notice
Look for Chuckleberry song samples on E-Square
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
MAY 15, 2009
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 11 Good Life-Chuckle Berry -Taxi (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 13 A Thousand Miles Away-Ras Penco-Uprize Music (3wks@#1)
D-1
03 3 11 Call On Me- Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -SOBE/Dangerzone NM
04 5 10 Head Above The Water – Capleton – Downsound Records U-1
05 4 21 Missing You Right Now-Daville-Fashowzy (2wks@#1) D-1
06 7 16 Jah Jah Blessing –Etana feat Alborosie–Forward Records U-1
07 6 21 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling-Noddy Virtue/Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection (pp#4) D-1
08 8 14 Save The Juvenile-Ruffian-Get Up Yute Records NM
09 10 14 Cassava – Andrew Mistiq aka P. Zed –Inspire U-1
10 11 9 Under My Skin- Anthony Red Roze –Taxi U-1
11 12 6 So In Love –Hezron – Tads Int’l Records U-1
12 9 22 Can’t Sleep-Romaine Virgo-Penthouse Records (2wks@#1) D-3
13 14 5 Pray Fi Dem – Harry Toddler-Downsound U-1
14 15 8 Too Late – Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica – AL.TA.FA.AN U-1
15 16 4 Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing-Anthony Cruz-Footsteps U-1
16 17 3 Human Nature-Tarrus Riley-Rhythm of Life U-1
17 13 16 Start Anew-Tarrus Riley-Juke Boxx (pp#6) D-4
18 19 2 Baby Mama Drama -Kiprich-House-A-Star U-1
19 20 2 Far Away-Queen Ifrica – Flames Productions U-1
20 - New You’ll Never Find - Jah Cure – Don Corleon
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 8 Mr. Brooks – A Better Tomorrow – Mavado - VP Records (4wks@#1) NM
02 3 14 Pull Up Selector-Jimmy Riley-Taxi U-1
03 2 16 Waiting – Cecile – Danger Zone (2wks@#1) D-1
04 5 6 Universal Cure – Jah Cure – SOBE/Danger Zone U-1
05 8 3 Rasta Got Soul- Buju Banton-Gargamel U-3
06 4 6 The Very Best of Elephant Man-Elephant Man – VP Records D-2
07 7 6 Brand New Me – Gregory Isaacs –Tads Int’l Records NM
08 10 2 Ghetto Youth-ology – Sizzla – Firehouse U-2
09 9 18 Reggae Jammin Vol. 1-Various Artistes- Tads Int’l Records (3wks@#1) NM
10 6 18 Stronger – Fantan Mojah–Greensleeves (2wks@#1) D-4
_____________________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 Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL 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. CALL: 968-5817 NOW!!!
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
MAY 15, 2009
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 10 Mama-Vybz Kartel- Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (2wks@#1)
NM
02 3 9 I Am Blessed-Mr. Vegas-Liv-Up U-1
03 5 16 This Means Money – Konshens – Head Concussion U-2
04 2 21 Dip Again- Elephant Man feat. Ding Dong – Big Ship(1wk@#1) D-2
05 6 8 Mind Pon Mi Money – Vybz Kartel –Liv-Up Records U-1
06 4 15 Head Caan Hot So- Prodigal Son-Main Street Records (2wks@#1) D-2
07 8 8 Hustler For Life (La La La) –Andrew & Wada Blood-Notice U-1
08 7 21 Time To Shine-Laden-Big Ship (3wks@#1) D-1
09 12 6 Hallelujah – Elephant Man –Very Huge Records U-3
10 13 7 Watch Your Friends-Javinchi-Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records U-3
11 9 19 I’m So Blessed - Mavado – Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-2
12 14 10 Bad 2 Da Bone-Brick & Lace-Birchill Records U-2
13 15 5 Ugly – Kiprich & Black-er –Fresh Ear U-2
14 10 9 Man A Galis-Ding Dong-Notice (pp#9) D-4
15 11 11 Nuh Daggera -Spice-Equinoxx (pp#8) D-4
16 17 3 Unfinished House – Flippa Mafia- Liv-Up Records U-1
17 19 2 High Unda-Mavado- Liv-Up Records U-2
18 20 2 Good Girl, Gone Bad-Tarrus Riley feat Konshens-Head Concussion U-2
19 - New Rich This Year-Charley Blacks – Copper Shot
20 - New Think Bout Mi - Macka Diamond & Unicorn - Notice
Look for Chuckleberry song samples on E-Square
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
MAY 15, 2009
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 11 Good Life-Chuckle Berry -Taxi (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 13 A Thousand Miles Away-Ras Penco-Uprize Music (3wks@#1)
D-1
03 3 11 Call On Me- Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -SOBE/Dangerzone NM
04 5 10 Head Above The Water – Capleton – Downsound Records U-1
05 4 21 Missing You Right Now-Daville-Fashowzy (2wks@#1) D-1
06 7 16 Jah Jah Blessing –Etana feat Alborosie–Forward Records U-1
07 6 21 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling-Noddy Virtue/Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection (pp#4) D-1
08 8 14 Save The Juvenile-Ruffian-Get Up Yute Records NM
09 10 14 Cassava – Andrew Mistiq aka P. Zed –Inspire U-1
10 11 9 Under My Skin- Anthony Red Roze –Taxi U-1
11 12 6 So In Love –Hezron – Tads Int’l Records U-1
12 9 22 Can’t Sleep-Romaine Virgo-Penthouse Records (2wks@#1) D-3
13 14 5 Pray Fi Dem – Harry Toddler-Downsound U-1
14 15 8 Too Late – Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica – AL.TA.FA.AN U-1
15 16 4 Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing-Anthony Cruz-Footsteps U-1
16 17 3 Human Nature-Tarrus Riley-Rhythm of Life U-1
17 13 16 Start Anew-Tarrus Riley-Juke Boxx (pp#6) D-4
18 19 2 Baby Mama Drama -Kiprich-House-A-Star U-1
19 20 2 Far Away-Queen Ifrica – Flames Productions U-1
20 - New You’ll Never Find - Jah Cure – Don Corleon
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 8 Mr. Brooks – A Better Tomorrow – Mavado - VP Records (4wks@#1) NM
02 3 14 Pull Up Selector-Jimmy Riley-Taxi U-1
03 2 16 Waiting – Cecile – Danger Zone (2wks@#1) D-1
04 5 6 Universal Cure – Jah Cure – SOBE/Danger Zone U-1
05 8 3 Rasta Got Soul- Buju Banton-Gargamel U-3
06 4 6 The Very Best of Elephant Man-Elephant Man – VP Records D-2
07 7 6 Brand New Me – Gregory Isaacs –Tads Int’l Records NM
08 10 2 Ghetto Youth-ology – Sizzla – Firehouse U-2
09 9 18 Reggae Jammin Vol. 1-Various Artistes- Tads Int’l Records (3wks@#1) NM
10 6 18 Stronger – Fantan Mojah–Greensleeves (2wks@#1) D-4
_____________________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 Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL 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. CALL: 968-5817 NOW!!!
Reggae Book this Tuesday
Jérémie KROUBO DAGNINI
Will launch his book (written in french) :
"Les origines du reggae: retour aux sources. Mento, ska, rocksteady, early reggae"
" The origins of reggae: back to the sources. Mento, ska, rocksteady, early reggae"
At the Alliance Française de la Jamaïque,
Tuesday June 2nd, 2009, at 7.00pm
You are all invited to come...
Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Presentation of the Author:
Jérémie Kroubo Dagnini is a PhD candidate at the University Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3 (France), doing research on the history of Jamaican popular music in the 20th century.
For more information, click on the link: www.myspace.com/jeremiekroubodagnini
Presentation of the Book:
The book goes back over the origins of reggae, from Africa to Jamaica, from the era of slavery to the post-colonial period. In other words, it shows how the history of Jamaica (slavery, Evangelism, colonial and post-colonial politics, migration phenomena, urbanization, Americanization of Jamaican society...) has contributed to the development of Jamaican music. The author analyzes the socio-historico-cultural dynamics which resulted in the birth of reggae in the late 60's as well as the origins and evolutions of mento, ska and rocksteady, the main popular musical genres prior to reggae. The book contains rare and unpublished interviews and pictures of The Jolly Boys, Edward Seaga, Derrick Morgan, Toots, Alpha Boys' School, Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, Byron Lee, Prince Buster, The Kingstonians etc. The diversity within the book will delight all fans of Jamaican music/ culture.
For more information, click on the link:http://www.editions-harmattan.fr/index.asp?navig=catalogue&obj=livre&no=26984
Thursday, May 21, 2009
When Giants Dance - two ATIs are One again
After a three-year hiatus "exploring different paths" according to the official line, (perhaps hastened by the economic climate) ATI is again one aprty series, with Appleton as title sponsor.
Last night's launch at the trendy Truck Stop on W Kings House saw media, fans, execs and others gather to enjoy Appleton & Coke, shoot the breeze, move to some music (Rennaissance was in the house) and hear the principals address the new dispensation
The now nine-year old Temptation Isle event has proven itself a winner for Independence/Eancipation weekend, with partygoers from across the island as well as across the seas - London, Miami, NYC, Baltimore and TO among other foreign cities coming in for the vibes, the sun and sand, and of course the libations
The "season" this year runs Aug 5- 9 and includes the following events:
Welcome Party
Hop-Hop Jouvert
Tempted "Glow"
Pretty in Pink on the Beach
Rhythm & Booze
Stages
ATI Toga Party
Colours
Wild Sides
Fusion
for more detial contact Rashaabbott56@aol.com
Last night's launch at the trendy Truck Stop on W Kings House saw media, fans, execs and others gather to enjoy Appleton & Coke, shoot the breeze, move to some music (Rennaissance was in the house) and hear the principals address the new dispensation
The now nine-year old Temptation Isle event has proven itself a winner for Independence/Eancipation weekend, with partygoers from across the island as well as across the seas - London, Miami, NYC, Baltimore and TO among other foreign cities coming in for the vibes, the sun and sand, and of course the libations
The "season" this year runs Aug 5- 9 and includes the following events:
Welcome Party
Hop-Hop Jouvert
Tempted "Glow"
Pretty in Pink on the Beach
Rhythm & Booze
Stages
ATI Toga Party
Colours
Wild Sides
Fusion
for more detial contact Rashaabbott56@aol.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
A Reggae-Rap Memorial Day
While the literati will be saoking up the Calabash Treasure beach Vibe, its rap & reggae up North:
Memorial Day weekend in Miami is touted as being even bigger than Superbowl weekend. From sunrise to sunset, the steamy action and activity-filled hot spot has become the nation's top destination for this holiday weekend. And BEST OF THE BEST, the superbowl of concert events, is just another reason why. The 10 hours of non-stop performances will take place this Sunday, May 24 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Florida.
The City of Miami is looking forward to the thousands of visitors who abound for this major tourist attraction, now in its third year. "The City of Miami welcomes our Memorial Weekend visitors for the Best of the Best Concert, and we look forward to a fun, safe and music-filled weekend," states the Mayor of Miami, Manuel Diaz.
Boasting a star-studded lineup that includes the best reggae, dancehall and soca acts alongside the top names in hip-hop, rap and R&B, BEST OF THE BEST is living up to its creed of being the best Caribbean show in North America, and is sure to have the 45,000 capacity venue filled as local and international fans vie to see the stars live in action.
This musical marathon features Rick Ross, T-Pain, Jeezy, DJ Khaled, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Serani, Wayne Wonder, Capleton, Destra, Tony Matterhorn, Spice, Kip Rich, Flippa Mafia, Christopher Martin, Cocoa Tea, Ras Penco, Ce'Cile and The Stones.
Gates open at 1pm and the action kicks off at 1:30pm sharp at Bicentennial Park, located at 1075 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. After the show is the official Best of the Best After Party, at Bongos Nightclub (located behind the American Airlines Arena), immediately following the show.
Memorial Day weekend in Miami is touted as being even bigger than Superbowl weekend. From sunrise to sunset, the steamy action and activity-filled hot spot has become the nation's top destination for this holiday weekend. And BEST OF THE BEST, the superbowl of concert events, is just another reason why. The 10 hours of non-stop performances will take place this Sunday, May 24 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Florida.
The City of Miami is looking forward to the thousands of visitors who abound for this major tourist attraction, now in its third year. "The City of Miami welcomes our Memorial Weekend visitors for the Best of the Best Concert, and we look forward to a fun, safe and music-filled weekend," states the Mayor of Miami, Manuel Diaz.
Boasting a star-studded lineup that includes the best reggae, dancehall and soca acts alongside the top names in hip-hop, rap and R&B, BEST OF THE BEST is living up to its creed of being the best Caribbean show in North America, and is sure to have the 45,000 capacity venue filled as local and international fans vie to see the stars live in action.
This musical marathon features Rick Ross, T-Pain, Jeezy, DJ Khaled, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Serani, Wayne Wonder, Capleton, Destra, Tony Matterhorn, Spice, Kip Rich, Flippa Mafia, Christopher Martin, Cocoa Tea, Ras Penco, Ce'Cile and The Stones.
Gates open at 1pm and the action kicks off at 1:30pm sharp at Bicentennial Park, located at 1075 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. After the show is the official Best of the Best After Party, at Bongos Nightclub (located behind the American Airlines Arena), immediately following the show.
Monday, May 11, 2009
BAY-C of TOK Goes for the "BombRush"
With the impending release of “Our World” on the horizon, T.O.K’s Roshaun Clarke is steadily showcasing his prowess on the music scene under another capacity – as Producer.
For the past year, Bay-C (as he is better known) has been making waves locally and overseas with the production of hit singles such as “Miss World”, featuring TOK and Beenie Man, and riddims like Black Rain, Gargoyle and Money Tree. Despite what people may think, this artiste-turned-producer is not new to the production game. Already his work has been featured on Assassin’s debut album “Infiltrate” as well as Bounty Killer’s “Art of War – Mystery”. Now finally, he has emerged with his own album.
“Bombrush Hour” was released on April 22, 2009 through JVC, Japan, which has been home to several other heavy-hitters on the reggae/dancehall scene – Mavado, Elephant Man, Mighty Crown and T.O.K all fall on their roster.
Since its release, the album has steadily been climbing in sales, both in record stores as well as on the digital market. Most popular on the album are “Trapped” by T.O.K featuring Beenie man, the Rick James/Smoky Robinson cover of “Ebony Eyes” with Alex and Flexx of T.O.K, and the club-banger “Wave” which features Bay-C himself, alongside Tony Matterhorn, Sami-T of Mighty Crown and Cutty of Coppershot. All three songs have somehow pushed themselves into the Top 20 on Japan’s biggest downloading site Reggae Zion, a feat which many albums almost never achieve.
Also included on the album are tracks featuring soca heavyweight Machel Montano, dancehall’s Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel and promising Bombrush artiste Sleepy Hallowtips.
Bay-C will do promotion for “Bombrush Hour” when T.O.K visits Japan to participate in the annual BMI Music Festival in June. While there, “Bombrush Hour” and “Our World” will be promoted simultaneously.
For the past year, Bay-C (as he is better known) has been making waves locally and overseas with the production of hit singles such as “Miss World”, featuring TOK and Beenie Man, and riddims like Black Rain, Gargoyle and Money Tree. Despite what people may think, this artiste-turned-producer is not new to the production game. Already his work has been featured on Assassin’s debut album “Infiltrate” as well as Bounty Killer’s “Art of War – Mystery”. Now finally, he has emerged with his own album.
“Bombrush Hour” was released on April 22, 2009 through JVC, Japan, which has been home to several other heavy-hitters on the reggae/dancehall scene – Mavado, Elephant Man, Mighty Crown and T.O.K all fall on their roster.
Since its release, the album has steadily been climbing in sales, both in record stores as well as on the digital market. Most popular on the album are “Trapped” by T.O.K featuring Beenie man, the Rick James/Smoky Robinson cover of “Ebony Eyes” with Alex and Flexx of T.O.K, and the club-banger “Wave” which features Bay-C himself, alongside Tony Matterhorn, Sami-T of Mighty Crown and Cutty of Coppershot. All three songs have somehow pushed themselves into the Top 20 on Japan’s biggest downloading site Reggae Zion, a feat which many albums almost never achieve.
Also included on the album are tracks featuring soca heavyweight Machel Montano, dancehall’s Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel and promising Bombrush artiste Sleepy Hallowtips.
Bay-C will do promotion for “Bombrush Hour” when T.O.K visits Japan to participate in the annual BMI Music Festival in June. While there, “Bombrush Hour” and “Our World” will be promoted simultaneously.
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