The street was full and High Tension was in good form on Sunday night as the weekly oldies jam in Rae Town attracted its loyal following of music lovers, who came not to profile but to dance.
And dance they did, not only to the five ‘Ds’ that dominated – the songs of Delroy Wilson, Dennis Brown, the Mighty Diamonds and Errol Dunkley as well as disco and dancehall – but also to virtually everything else the selectors sent their way.
VP Records proposes buyout of Greensleeves
VP Records, the world’s leading reggae record company, yesterday announced that it has made an offer to purchase Greensleeves Records & Publishing from Zest Group plc, subject to the approval of Zest’s shareholders. VP Records will inherit a catalogue comprising some of the most notable albums of the genre, from Elephant Man to Yellowman and hit songs recorded by such acts as Rihanna, Sean Paul and Shaggy.
As jokers continue to be imported from across the seas, the appeal of international acts goes past the music industry and into commercial comedy. Along with the proliferation of comedy shows, especially in the Corporate Area, has come a larger number of overseas stand-up comedians on Jamaican stages.
In recent years, there have been some who have graced local shows on more than one occasion. These include Will Sylvince and David Arnold from the US, Slim from the United Kingdom, Rachel Pryce from Trinidad and Tobago and Drew Thomas and Michelle Buteau, who are currently in the United States.
Burning Spear gets ‘own’ Grammy nomination
Having been nominated for a Grammy Award on multiple occasions and winning once, it is hard to believe that Winston Rodney, more popularly known as the Burning Spear, is feeling as proud and excited about his most recent nomination as if it was his very first time.
While deejay Busy Signal is loudly affirming his position on the jail scenario “Nah go a jail; Oh No”, his deejay colleagues seem hellbent on proving otherwise.
The latest victim to be so caught up is Aidonia, who was last week slapped with gun charges. Will they ever learn? Of course, the perennial question is: Why is it that these entertainers seem to have an ongoing love affair with illegal guns?
Paashot shooting for the stars
Hailing from St Mary, but currently operating out of New York, Alvin ‘Paashot’ Allen is a musical master in the making who is getting ready to hitch his wagon to a star. The reggae artiste is taking aim at the global music market, with music infused with a mixtures of the world’s cultures. Although he is yet to reach the dizzying heights for which he’s aiming, Allen’s musical potential isn’t something to be taken lightly – as is evidenced by the sound bytes from the projects he’s undertaken so far, especially his two most recent releases.
Rihanna for Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite
International Barbadian-born superstar, Rihanna, will be the headliner for Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite, the concert which takes place at James Bond Beach on Saturday, February 23, in tribute to Bob Marley. It could not have been a more fitting occasion for the renowned pop diva, whose maiden album entitled Music Of The Sun, having cited her Caribbean background as one of her major influences on her musical career, to return to Jamaica.
Winehouse woos the spirit of Marley
Amy Winehouse is heading to Jamaica to channel the “spirit of Bob Marley” into her music.
The 24-year-old singer is a huge fan of the late reggae legend – who died in 1981, aged just 36 – and is travelling to his home country to work with his Grammy-winning son Damian Marley on the follow-up to her critically acclaimed Back to Black LP.
Rihanna for Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite
International Barbadian-born superstar, Rihanna, will be the headliner for Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite, the concert which takes place at James Bond Beach on Saturday, February 23, in tribute to Bob Marley. It could not have been a more fitting occasion for the renowned pop diva, whose maiden album entitled Music Of The Sun, having cited her Caribbean background as one of her major influences on her musical career, to return to Jamaica.
Aidonia slapped with gun charges
Popular dancehall artiste, Aidonia will remain behind bars after being slapped with charges of illegal possession of a firearm and shooting with intent by members of the Kingston and St Andrew Major investigation task force yesterday. Two other suspects are also in custody facing the same charges, pending an identification parade.