Reggae Gold 2006
August 31, 2006
The 14th instalment of the popular yearly reggae compilation by VP records is one of the best compilations in all it’s years. The first thing you read went viewing the packaging for the CD/DVD set is “variety is the spice of life” and that is exactly what this year’s installment delivers. It samples various colours of this beautiful music we called reggae, it provides energy, conscious advice and humour which mix together to become a must have compilation.
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Saddle to the East/Summer Sizzle Bangarang
August 28, 2006
Two of the biggest summer stage shows Saddle to the East and Summer sizzle which is promoted by long time dancehall rivals Bounty Killa (Saddle to the East) and Beenie Man (Summer sizzle) were held on August 26th. With the rivalry between the two which has heated up once again in recent months the shows were even more anticipated with Bounty
Bob Marley 60th Anniversary Coin Issued
August 25, 2006
The Bank Of Jamaica is honouring late reggae superstar BOB MARLEY by issuing commemorative gold and silver coins. The 1,000 coins, which feature the singer’s dread-locked likeness, are being produced by the British Royal Mint and are being sold for $100 (GBP56) each. Bank spokeswoman JACQUELINE MORGAN says, “We’ve received quite a bit of interest already.”
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Tanya Stephens - Rebelution coming August 29th 2006
August 24, 2006
Tanya Stephens is the poet laureate of the dancehall reggae scene. Her song writing is remarkable for the depth of passion and sense of humour that Tanya brings to every topic. Her raspy voice casts a spell of sweet longing broken by Jamaican patios verses laced with potent messages and indelible images of a street poet. She is a songwriter with a sense of humour and irony that fits her Jamaican background and the reggae music she promotes.
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Beenie Man - Undisputed coming August 29th 2006
August 24, 2006
Moses “Beenie Man” Davis recently tied the not with Michelle ‘D’Angel’ Downer at Crichton Estate in St. Andrew. Now the Beenie man high continues with the upcoming release of his highly anticipated album “Undisputed” through Virgin Records on August 29th 2006. His first single off the albun titled “girls” which features international superstar Akon has been enjoying heavy rotation on the airwaves internaionally.
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Port Royal Music Festival 2006
August 18, 2006
Come experience “A Celebration of Music” over the weekend of August 25th - 27th, in beautiful Port Royal, Jamaica. The Celebration includes:
The Celebrity Party - Friday, August 25th, at Morgan’s Harbour Hotel
The Main Show - Saturday, August 26th, at Port Royal Entertainment Center
The Brunch - Sunday, August 27th , Morgan’s Harbour Hotel & Marina
Vote for Sean Paul - 2006 MTV Video Music Awards
August 17, 2006
The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. Originally beginning as an alternative to the Grammy Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards is now a respected pop culture awards show in its own right. They are presented annually and broadcast live on MTV. Past broadcasts have been held in New York, New York, Los Angeles, California and Miami, Florida.
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Elephant Man going ‘global’
August 17, 2006
Preparing to hit it big this year on the international and local scene is Elephant Man. His latest album, which is being produced by Bad Boy Records, is set to debut in September. Bad Boys Records is the brainchild of producer turned rap artiste Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs. Elephant Man said it was Diddy who sought him out. “The album suppose to come out in September. Since June everything has been officially locked wid Bad Boys records. We were doing a show in New York and he watched the show. Him come over and him seh him hear ’bout Elephant Man and him want me,” Ele said.
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Baby Cham feat Alicia Keys - Ghetto Story (remix)
August 16, 2006
Pros:
Excellent Vocals from Miss Keys
Down to Earth Flavour
Flash Back
good Lighting and Camera work
Cons
None I can find…can you find one?…leave it in your comment
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baby cham feat Alicia Keys - Ghetto Story [lyrics]
August 16, 2006
Intro: Alicia Keys] (Baby Cham)
Here’s my, ghetto story (*Story)
Been in hell through the fire, now, gonna take it higher (This a survival story, true ghetto story)
Here’s my, ghetto story (*Story)
So many reasons to sing now, plus now we got the keys to the kingdom (This is my story, real ghetto story, hey)
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