Munga’s album for release this summer
‘Yes, Yes’ it’s time for Munga Honourable to explode into the dancehall. Building steam with his hit single Bad From Mi Born, dancehall fans are anxiously awaiting more from the upcoming artiste. Born Damian Rhoden from Islington St. Mary, Munga hit the scene with force with his single Nuh Bad Like I.
Entertainment minister calls for cleaner lyrics
The minister of tourism with responsibility for entertainment and culture, Aloun Assamba, has called for cleaner lyrics. In drawing reference to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller’s budget presentation which addressed the importance of the Jamaican family in nation building, Minister Assamba stated that the family is under threat from many quarters.
They have been dubbed “Pioneers of Ska,” the “Miles Davis of Ska” and the “Ramones of Ska.” The Toasters could also be called the hardest-working ska band in the world. Tour plans for 2007 started with seven weeks in Europe (with Go Jimmy Go) and continued in April with six weeks in the U.S. (with the Briggs).
Brazilian brings Latin rhythms to dancehall
A South American temptress with a Caribbean vibe, Rakell Sa, aka Rakstar, is bringing abit of Latin flavour to the dancehall. Two years ago, at age 19, this Brazilian songstress moved to Jamaica to pursue a musical career. Coming from a musical family where her father plays the guitar, her mother plays the piano and her brother the drums, Rakell was destined for music.
Famed Jamaican entertainer Barrington Levy has been chosen to replace renowned reggae group Third World in the line-up for the much-anticipated return of the Sweet Cry Freedom Concert ’07. According to Executive Producer of the show Donald “Don†Charles, Third World is currently on tour in Africa and as a result of having to travel through three continents to get to Antigua…
Selectors want regulations on sound systems
“Mi neva get dah memo deh!” That was the response of one musical selector when The Star queried whether he was aware of a special licence that sound systems in Jamaica needed in order to operate. Sound systems in Jamaica have been in operation for years, Merritone Disco, King Jammys, Black Scorpio, Stone Love and others, but for these and other sounds, there is no formal body or organisation to govern or even monitor their operations.
Hot Wuk dances into regular rotation on Hot 97 FM
Mr Vegas’ chart-topping single Hot Wuk has leaped into regular rotation on influential urban/hip hop US radio station, Hot 97 FM. This could spell good news for Vegas, as some of his previous titles which have gone into rotation on Hot 97, have ended up as crossover hits.
You are always on his mind and for some reason he just can’t get over you, yes you undoubtedly know who he is. Where Jamaican male singers were concerned, 2006 belonged to Da’Ville, in fact, he was TEENage’s Male Singer of the Year 2006. The artiste, who currently has a recording contract with Japanese label Avex Records, is set to release his international album entitled On My Mind.
Those who were not at the ‘Rendezvous’ point last Saturday night at the Temple Hall Great House in St. Andrew, missed all the crazy vibes and action that went on. The event which was staged by Bomba Xplosion in association with Pimpjuice featured top entertainers like Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel, Mavado among many others.
Members of Oxford’s Jamaican community will be joining hundreds of local reggae fans for a rare concert by one of the Caribbean’s biggest ever bands. The Skatalites, which formed in the Jamaican capital of Kingston in the 1960s, play the Zodiac, in Oxford’s Cowley Road tonight.