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February 02, 2007
Hot off the press! - Tony Matterhorn - Visa again
By: Anthony Turner
Photo by: Carlington Wilmot
 Almost 2 weeks ago, sound system selector/ dj Tony Matterhorn, who was barred for almost three years from traveling to the USA, secured his travel documents and work permit to enter the USA. Matterhorn garnered worldwide notoriety last year when his controversial hit song "Dutty Wine" shot to the top of the charts and became number around the world. The song was the rave in dancehalls across Europe, Jamaica, the Caribbean, the USA and Canada. Ms. J. Lexy Brooks, CEO of VIP Connected Entertainment - the agency that handles management, bookings and promotions for the DJ was very instrumental in helping the DJ regain his travel/working privileges to the USA. In a recent interview, done at her office in NY, Brooks candidly answered questions about the DJ's future and outlined plans which her company has to celebrate his long awaited return to USA.
Q1: Now that Tony has his travel documents, what does this means for him?
A1: First let me say how really excited I am that Tony now can travel and work in the USA again. I know it was a very, very long wait but fans stateside will soon be graced with his presence and the opportunity to see their favorite selector turn DJ perform live. I know the United States; specifically New York is one of Tony's favorite places. I am certain that it’s somewhere he is anxiously looking forward to returning to.
Q2: How difficult was it to secure his visa?
A2: It was quite a long and at times tedious task to secure his visa. At times it seemed almost impossible but we kept the faith. My company, VIP Connected Entertainment first started working with his immigration case a little over 3 years ago. Although the hopes of him getting his Visa looked bleak, we really believe that there was no legal reason to keep him from coming and working in the U.S.A. So we kept working on it, believing that one day he would once again return to the U.S.A. After all, there are thousands of adoring fans who are anxiously waiting to see and enjoy his live performances. We brought the Attorney's Office of Spar and Bernstein on board to assist us. They worked hard and for this we would like to thank them for their kind assistance. We would also like to thank the Office of Congressman Gary L. Ackerman and the Jamaican Consulate for the role they played as well. But just to be clear --- at the end of the day the reality of what Tony has been preaching all this time came to pass and that is he has done nothing wrong and he stuck to his argument.
 Q3: What plans do you have in place to celebrate his return to the USA?
A3: We are currently working with MARS 2112, a trendy hot spot in Times Square, NY to host a welcome back party for him. They are excited and we are as well to host this historic event there. It is ironic that we choose this venue to host the party given that one of Tony's biggest songs is called "Man from Mars" and the name of the venue is Mars 2112. We plan to really go all out to make this a special event. A lot of his friends in the dancehall fraternity, also many in the R&B and Hip Hop community have already indicated they plan to attend the event. We are also planning a private VIP/Press Reception for him. For this event we have started to reach out to media entities across the US, Europe and from Jamaica.
Q4: What plans do you have for him regarding a US tour?
A4: In terms of touring, his return has been quite anticipated by fans all across the U.S. Remember that even before he became a mega superstar with hits like "Dutty Whine," "Goodas Fi Dem" and "Man from Mars," he made a name for himself as one of the top selectors in the business. Now that he has established himself as a talented DJ, he is the most demanded artist out of Jamaica today. And he will definitely be on the road touring those states where fans have long awaited his return.
Q5: When was the last time he performed in the USA?
A5: Tony's last performance in the U.S. was October 2003. It is hard to imagine that almost three years have gone by but what is important is that Tony is back and ready to make a lasting impression on fans.
Q6: What parting words do you have?
A6: I am certain that there are a few persons that Tony would like to thank for continuing to believe in him and for their words of encouragement over the years. But I will leave that for him to do himself. My company VIP Connected Entertainment would however like to thank those government agencies and persons who were instrumental in helping to make his return a reality even when some thought that it would not happen. I would also like to thank the fans and friends who continue to believe in him and never gave up hope that he would one day return to the USA. Thanks again.
Posted by yardFlex at February 2, 2007 11:40 AM
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Posted by: Da MAn
on February 2, 2007 12:06 PM
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Big up Matterhorn. Just think how much bigga him a go get wid MAFIAHOUSE ah run him career..
Come at me..punks and biotches
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Posted by: Empress Selaskia
on February 2, 2007 12:23 PM
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I am very grateful to hear that Tony has made it again to the USA. Hats off to him and I wish him well in his future career as he follow suit to greener pastures. One love and respect all the time.
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Posted by: KiKi
on February 2, 2007 12:25 PM
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Wha... Muh fren buss back ina america.... gwaan Mr. mentally Ill, do u ting
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Posted by: chi chi boom
on February 2, 2007 12:32 PM
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Congratulations Tony! NY NICE AGAIN. Hardwork and resilience have paid off. The massive and crew can't wait for u to touch down. Summer won't be the same as everybody will be dancing. Big up to all who made it possible but most of all to your many fans around the world and my media colleagues who believe in u. Just keep it real bro!
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Posted by: chubby
on February 2, 2007 12:36 PM
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America nuh good again, a now him ago hyper than before
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Posted by: southy
on February 2, 2007 12:39 PM
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Posted by: Sophie
on February 2, 2007 12:45 PM
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Can somebody tell me why Matterhorn was barred for three (3) years.
Just curious
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Posted by: dangerbash
on February 2, 2007 12:58 PM
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yeah lord whooo! welcome back maggie bwoy. brooklyn nuh good again.
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Posted by: dj tinah
on February 2, 2007 01:07 PM
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Jah is alwez sober. May He continue blessin each n every1 affas.
Be grateful Tony
zimbabwe massive
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Posted by: trudyann
on February 2, 2007 01:42 PM
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i'm giving thanks so i hope u r doing the same and u r bless so u will always be on top a things talk di things dem.
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Posted by: calaloo
on February 2, 2007 02:14 PM
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Matterhorn- you get another chance mi yout. Give thanks. Buutttttttttttttt - Nuh badda come wid the whole heap a hype here. A nuh Japan this. You know wha mi a talk bout. If you gwan do you ting, and calm youself, Jamaicans here will embrace you, but you si if you just start to re re and the whole heap a hype again, my yout, not even Spar & Bernstein can advocate fi you again. Jus clam youself.
Oonu not even bother coming at mi. Mi know what mi a chat bout.
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Posted by: INT'L DJ BUSCH
on February 2, 2007 02:17 PM
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GLAD FOR YOU MATERHORN CONTINUE DO YOUR WORKS MI FAMILY.MAN FROM MARS.MI SEH GOOD OVER EVIL MEMBA.
INT'L DJ BUSCH
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Posted by: shancey
on February 2, 2007 02:22 PM
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woooiieeee raaaayyy Man from mars!!! NY nuh good again. mars 2112....I will be there.
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Posted by: Marsha
on February 2, 2007 02:32 PM
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Talk de tings dem. Matterhorn big up urself.Yu did cum a linstead last year a GALDEIZA HOLIDAY BOUNCE an lock de place. And as fi sting it de sell off baby.
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Posted by: Cadeen
on February 2, 2007 02:52 PM
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Posted by: DOOPES
on February 2, 2007 04:07 PM
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YEA dat mi seh big up Matterhorn,One thing mi can seh bout yuh yute, yuh never go down under di tide a big example dat fi di whole a wi......KEEP YUH HEAD UP ABOVE DI WATER A NUFF PEOPLE COULD'NT MAINTAIN BLESS UP" ONE"
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Posted by: sexylous
on February 2, 2007 04:14 PM
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a heart attack dem a guh get big up yuh self matterhorn straight mi happy fi yuh bless.
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Posted by: reggaewire
on February 2, 2007 04:42 PM
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Matterhorn Sell-off Again gwan me youth all dem a ban no ban caan stop you
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Posted by: charlie
on February 2, 2007 05:21 PM
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HAPPY FI YUH MADGIE BWOY, MI KNOW U WORK HARD FI ALL WAH U ACHIEVE. GWAN DO YUH TING THE SKY IS THE LIMIT. MI AN YOU A COME FROM WAY BACK AN YUH KINDA DIS DI PROGRAM, BIG UP SAME WAY EVERY BODY KNOW SEH YUH HYPE NUH BOMB@CLAT, NUTTEN NUH NEW; A JUS U DAT.
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Posted by: pat
on February 2, 2007 09:17 PM
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tony back again! mi a gu shave up mi pus*y fi him. lord mi want him give mi the dutty wine.
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Posted by: fire red
on February 2, 2007 09:47 PM
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you guyz need to learn how to spell . you dummie make so much mistake it not even funny who is the writer dam go back to school or some thing
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Posted by: dandan
on February 2, 2007 10:34 PM
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congrats mentally, you deserve it. yu work hard. dem cah stop you.
Big Up And Gwaan Live Up, Everything Sort Out Now Properly! STUNNERS SQUAD 4EVER.
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Posted by: jangkro
on February 3, 2007 03:41 PM
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u dun know seh matterhorn a di reallll boss. u dun know seh di ting sell awf...hope seh u can reach atl too...bless up
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Posted by: dj-wasp
on February 3, 2007 08:27 PM
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Posted by: janetchill
on February 3, 2007 11:03 PM
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matteron am trully happy for you god bless you
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Posted by: Driver
on February 4, 2007 07:09 AM
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big up matterhorn, you've already proved that you a capable of thriving anywhere. visa or no visa you still did your thing, alot of people would have just disappeared in depression but you kept it moving and even launched a successful dj career. Materhorns strenth is inspirational to all progressive people.
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Posted by: Bountarian
on February 4, 2007 05:36 PM
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Congrats Mentally ill! Brooklyn a yu place an mi know seh some fool time up, so do you thing stay focus like how yu a tek it to them an mek them know seh water down have no place in dancehall cause the bar has been set, proud a yu success and only regret is that you and Killa nah roll like one time cause a dynamic duo mi seh when yu and killa a par a undisputed nuber one selector and dj, but like mi say congrats and coming from where you are and having the patients you have cause nuff a dem still no know how much chune yu write and help write, just member the sky is the limit well for you since a mars you come from you probably know sumn i don't.
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Posted by: JAHLEW
on February 5, 2007 08:23 AM
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All I got to say is
MATERHORN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: out an bad
on February 5, 2007 09:47 AM
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1 WHEN IS HE GOING TO BE AT MARS 21?, AND 2 WHAT DID HE DO TO GET HIS VISA TAKEN IN THE FIRST PLACE, AND AGAIN WHEN WILL HE BE AT MARSE 21 12, YARD FLEX U R REALLY SLCKING UP ON THE REPORTS, THE PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW WHEN WILL THE DJ SLASH PROFORMER WILL BE ENTERTAINING THE PEOPLE OF NY CITY, A LOT OF DJ NOW HAVE A BANWAGON TO HOP ON NOW FA SURE, AND ALSO IS HE REALLY SIGNED TO MAFIAHOUSE? THIS IS NEW TO ME
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Posted by: suspect
on February 5, 2007 11:31 AM
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GLAD FI YU MAGGIE BOUY...BUT DONT FIGET THE PEOPLE DEM THAT PUT YU PAN DI MAP.....BABYFACE,ADDIES CREW,90S FAMILY,AND THE GOD FATHER EATON...
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Posted by: GALIS026
on February 5, 2007 06:46 PM
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tony materhorn start bum a chulum pipe
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Posted by: sid
on February 5, 2007 09:08 PM
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I am very happy for you, i have been to JA a few times but you were not at passa passa
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Posted by: Mrs.Davis
on February 6, 2007 09:32 AM
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Is D'Angel a say Bigup and congratulation to you from the Mafia House Production Family and we are proud and happy for you Tony you are a godbless youth from long time. A you talk the things them around here and America no good again when you land there.
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Posted by: DA REAL SLIMMAZ
on February 6, 2007 01:00 PM
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YES I'M HAPPY HIM GET HIM VISA. WHEN TONY REACH HERE. THE PLACE DONE.
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Posted by: out an bad
on February 7, 2007 02:51 PM
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ms Davis i love u more than Bennie man u hotter than dem, u and my dj make one good couple together, i know killa miss the good hole y him a dead iam a man who usto goodas and when u loos them u sad yes lolololo angel u r the real mccoy some gal fe act like them know, and if a really u a post in hear i respect that it shows the reality vibes with in u, the hole mus good fe beenie the girl them sugar fe get tie, more time a same way me flex like the doc but no girl no lock the fire blaze wuck yet so me we teck over for your dog beenie man the best dj roun hear. who wa say something me done talk so teck way u self .
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Posted by: monsta minds
on February 7, 2007 05:33 PM
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MOST DEFFFFFFFFF
FARIN NUH GOOD AGAIN
now really and truely who can stop the MAN FROM MARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
big up maggie son yuh large
FROM THE MONSTA MINDS FAMILY
oh yea LOOK OUT 4 AJRENALIN
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Posted by: loy
on February 8, 2007 02:38 PM
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Big up di big man and mi neighbour - mi know madgey proud a u.
Luv ur dearest fan -loy
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Posted by: GOODAS
on February 9, 2007 06:33 AM
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YES MI BABY!!!!!!!!YUH BACK YUH BACK YUH BLOODCLAAT BACK.MI PROUD A YUH.
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Posted by: Teethtus
on February 12, 2007 07:17 PM
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YES MI BIG TIME DJ DEM CAAN STOP YU AGEN A YU RUN
THINGS FI YEARS WITH OUT NO TEARS SEEN.
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Posted by: kim
on February 14, 2007 06:36 PM
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am so happy for him i can`t wait for him to return back to the USA. much love to tony matterhorn
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Posted by: Mista Flava
on March 9, 2007 04:22 PM
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Bless up King Man. You ready up back again take di place by storm and show dem what yu really made of!!!!!
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Posted by: kjcil
on March 13, 2007 02:59 PM
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i was so excited to hear the news and will be even more excited to see the man from mars in brklyn again!!!
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Posted by: dblonglove
on March 23, 2007 04:27 AM
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Matterhorn back in New York + Baby Face back on KING ADDIES = NUFF DEAD SOUND
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Posted by: KL@$$
on May 16, 2007 07:20 AM
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Yess Man! Dede a wait fago tek in Mr.Ill str8 from Mars this weekend @ ATL, but 4real my youth suppossed to depon the couch 106&Park, promotion for upgrade for the real ghetto youths.
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