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May 10, 2007
Macka Diamond has written Jamaica's first official Dancehall Novel - 'Bun Him!!!'
 BUN HIM!!!... ...The novel, picks up where the controversial hit song of the same name, by Macka Diamond and Black-Er, left off not so long ago. If you liked the song, you will DEFINATELY love the novel.
BUN HIM!!! Is set in today's day and age, using today's vernacular, familiar names and places, making it relevant to the times as it captures every aspect of the dancehall vibes. To add authenticity and depth, Macka uses Kingston as the backdrop and dancehall music as the soundtrack.
The target audience is bound to relate .....
Finally you will get the full hundred on who's bunning who, and why, and even sweeter than that, you'll discover the third party's identity. Think that's interesting? ... ... Wait, there's more, because like the saying goes, 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you,' something which applies very much to the laws of bunning.
Just like the song, the novel steps on corns, even coming across a bit bold, maybe even a bit risky at times, but at the end of the day, 'BUN HIM!!!' depicts a harsh and heartbreaking reality, but at the same time, does exactly what it was designed to do; teach a very valuable lesson... ... a lesson that so many in society need to be reminded of....
'The grass is not always greener on the other side.'
'BUN HIM!!!' Flirts with the all too familiar scenario of unfaithfulness in society as a whole. We have all heard the stories, or may even have been a participating party, but either way; one thing is for sure, if you are Jamaican, you know what 'BUN' means.
 And with that said, let me introduce you to Sandra.
Sandra is from the ghetto, but if you think she is your average 'ghetto girl,' think again! No, she is not average by a long shot. On the contrary, if Sandra was to tell it, she was not just one, but more like a few cuts above that reality.
Some think she is just a little too much at times, but then again, the girl does have reasons to act the way she does. Not only is she is young, beautiful, smart and sexy, able to make heads turn constantly, with a body that would make a Christian become a certified sinner, but beyond all that, she is also married to man who worships the very ground she walks on. Compared to the life she was accustomed to, (prior to getting married to Larry, a successful businessman from an upper-class family, who incidentally, is almost twice her age), a lot has changed. No longer does she have to deal with the discomfort of public transportation, lack of anything, or the depression and vulgarity of the ghetto. No!.... All those things are of her past, a past she has no interest in even remembering, let alone re-visit, - Why should she, when the finer things in life are hers for the taking?
Women can't seem to stand her, but damn near every man wants her. From head to toe she's got it going on, but beyond the calm, a storm is raging!
Some women would do anything to be in Sandra's designer shoes, especially Tiffany, her so-called best friend, but beyond all the material and financial elevation, Sandra is unhappy, frustrated with Larry's inability to satisfy her, both emotionally and sexually - She grits her teeth and bears it, but...
With Calvin, a friend from the past, stepping into her present, with eyes set on the future, things become just a little complicated, especially with him not only delivering what Larry hasn't in months, satisfying her sexual appetite, but at the same time, Calvin does almost instantly, what Larry has failed at for over a year, (getting her pregnant). - Things get real tricky with a child on the way, and takes a turn for the worst with Calvin demanding that she leave Larry and move in with him. The plot thickness when she realizes what she stands to lose, if she should leave her husband for Calvin. A man, who if the truth be told, had nothing to offer except what Larry couldn't seem to deliver if his life depended on it, some HOT WUK!
In Sandra's book, only two things mattered in life, hot wuk and money, plenty of it. With Larry she had the money, but with Calvin, the story was slightly different.... Yea, she had it all, just not in one place, and if she was brave enough to admit it, she would do exactly what she really wanted to do; leave Larry for the man who brought out her high pitched voice and made her tingle with delight.
But figet dat, 'cause wata dey yah more dan flour ... ...
'Puss gone, rat tek charge!' ... Because while Sandra is busy dealing with emotional drama and Calvin's ever growing demands, Tiffany, (Sandra's best friend) has a few plans of her own for Larry, (Sandra's husband).
With Sandra so caught up with baby father drama and making life-changing decisions, she misses what is happening right under her nose, because in the midst of all her doings, what she fails to realize is that she is on the verge of not only being replaced, but on the verge of being replaced by her best friend!
Coming SOON to a location near you.
'BUN HIM!!!'
Passa-Passa and Bun fi Bun inna one!
Posted by yardFlex at May 10, 2007 11:46 AM
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Posted by: YonKalonji
on May 10, 2007 01:15 PM
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R**scl*******ttt...LMAO!
Nothing new....I'm bored. I could've told you the ending before I read the first line.
It's like any other Urban book.
NEXT!
Big up Macka sed way...more money yes!
MONEY-O!
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Posted by: Shan
on May 10, 2007 01:40 PM
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OMG.....this book sounds good!!!! Teenagers & Young adults stay tuned cuz this is our type of book!!! Finally JA has written a book for the young adults....gwan du yu ting Macka!!! U really are showing your versatility with this one.......but QUESTION: Where will we be able so purchase this book bcuz I am just excited to read???
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Posted by: shelly
on May 10, 2007 01:51 PM
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Macka, is only writing about the one thing she knows.
I can't wait for the movie!
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Posted by: DI'MARIO
on May 10, 2007 02:19 PM
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DIS ONLY AGO MEK MORE WOMAN START DEAD INNA JAMAICA BECUZ DEM LIKKLE LITE HEAD WOMAN YAH AGO START FOLLOW TUFF MACKA AN GO GI DI GANGSTA DEM BUN AN DEM AGO GET G*N SH*T, STAB UP AN CHOP UP, BUT MI AGO GET A COPY OF THE BOOK BECUZ MI LOVE HOW MACKA A USE HAR HEAD FI MEK MONEY......... I GUESS SHE WILL BE SAYIN MONEY OOOOOOOOOOO
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Posted by: JUDIAN
on May 10, 2007 02:37 PM
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thats a go move. bring it to the moves next macka. gansta 4 life and we r the gansta wife. big up to macka
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Posted by: Wade Cameron
on May 10, 2007 02:45 PM
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Mi Cyaa wait fi read it. Macka big up on your new project.
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Posted by: Sherie
on May 10, 2007 03:05 PM
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yessss... cant wait to read it.
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Posted by: B
on May 10, 2007 03:37 PM
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Posted by: reasonings
on May 10, 2007 06:27 PM
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No surprises here...same old story weve been hearing over the years in movies and books alike.
boring if you ask me...but she still gets props for actually writing a book on the subject ....just think it shouldve had some more real life situations like talking about bounty an beenie or some artist ting thats true lol that would sell more...kinda like that "SUPER HEAD" book...write suppn true
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Posted by: hotstuff
on May 10, 2007 07:51 PM
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I HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK CUZ IT SOUNDS REAL INTERESTIN! BIG UP TO YOU MACKA THE BOOK SOUND LIKE THE BOMB AM DYING TO GET MY HANDS ON IT!!!
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Posted by: kim
on May 10, 2007 08:20 PM
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This sound crazy i cant wait to read it............at least JA is doing something new................nuff love macka.........make all the money u can and take all the money u can get........i didn't say go and be a gold digger now.............lol
BigUp Macka a newer venture for JAMAICANs who love to read, unfortunately this is like 5% of the public,, no joke,, DANCEHALL People!! LogOn!! Pon di book!!
A suh di thing setUp a me>>
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Posted by: Shade
on May 10, 2007 09:02 PM
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I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Your friend for life!!
Shade
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Posted by: shondel
on May 10, 2007 10:22 PM
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quan do your thing ya macka lovee and respect
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Posted by: RastaIyata
on May 11, 2007 12:25 AM
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Posted by: dj tinah
on May 11, 2007 01:25 AM
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Macka, Bring it on!!!!
Much luv n reepek fi ya
zimbabwe massive
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Posted by: Rebecca
on May 11, 2007 03:30 AM
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the book sounds reallly good!! I shall be obtaining a copy
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Posted by: Annie
on May 11, 2007 05:36 AM
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Yow Macka, yu thing sell off
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Posted by: Nadine
on May 11, 2007 09:35 AM
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@ Joel
YU need fi check yuself!!!! this 5% a yu and yu friends dem, dont eva get it twisted that Jamaican people no read... where yu get that from
I dont even feel like getting into details with yu, I have a feeling yu would not GET IT.
ANYWAYS
BIGG up Macka, keep doing yu thing you are one of the smart one dem, whey know sey, that yu gotta
invest and have a few likkle thing pon the side fi get THAT REAL PAPER.....
To all the HATERS, who say that this is boaring, ya'll just mad that Macka a mek, mego moves and unno cant stop the woman, MONEY-0!!!
Mi proud a yu Macka,keep making yu own money.
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Posted by: K
on May 11, 2007 11:46 AM
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Do we need a another gossip book that represent nothing of substance, How is this going to benefit Jamaica's people especially or young people who look up to these artist? or is it to benefit another celebrity's pocket. I think there is alot more to be done instead writing another story line that showcase all kinds of disgustand nonsense.
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Posted by: Queen B
on May 11, 2007 01:39 PM
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I think more entertainers need to start writing stories, Jamaica is getting run down because most of our young people are not reading, and any literature is good to read. If these stories are coming from their favorite entertainer they will be interested in reading it. Jamaican young people need to start reading more. Maybe after reading books from their favorite artist they might be interested in reading other material like the Bible and literatures from the great Marcus Garvey, to gain some knowledge and put down the guns. That's a good move Macka, "why not start the trend."
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Posted by: Goodazgirl
on May 11, 2007 01:46 PM
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I have heard this story before, but not from a 'dancehall' PoV - so I am sure this will add a little twist. Either way, I am happy that Macka ventured on this path, I am sure other artistes may be inspired to try something different, but still constructive.
Look at the rap folks in America, now you see them with clothing lines, investing their money and using their money in other useful ways, instead of buying more jewelry and rims.
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Posted by: Shelly
on May 11, 2007 02:43 PM
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Jamaican young people do read, but sadly we don't hear about them. They are the ones winning scholarships, and going on to become doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers, judges and other occupations.
Macka will definitely have an audience for her book... the same people who buy her songs and go to her shows.. will hear the same thing 3 different ways.
Maybe by next year she will also star in the play of the same name.
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Posted by: Taesha
on May 11, 2007 02:46 PM
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This sounds really interesting,can't wait to read it. Bring it!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: K
on May 11, 2007 03:37 PM
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Queen b I do understand what your saying. However thats another influence wouldn't you rather a positive influential book that represents moral and good character or even has a good message in it? Instead of one that shows gold digging, sex and cheating like whats describe in this book. Yes Mack is coming with a new gig, but there is enough drama going on in Jamaica towards that right now.
Even though this story has been written so many times, and even though I am not a Macka Diamond fan, I have got to give her props cause she's found another way to make money out of this industry. ppl just think that they should limit themself to music alone...go ahead Macka, I ant mad at yuh
Bless up every1
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Posted by: the manager
on May 11, 2007 06:05 PM
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its amazing to see tha jamaican ladies dem steppin to anada level at least she can make it one way or tha other congratulations on your book and hope it will hit the markets as one of the best sellers. ppl be proud of this young lady at least she got talent caa some ppl cant read. big up to yuh macka yuh a come from far and haters unu nuh bada say nuttin bad jus love wat a gwaan.
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Posted by: miss scott
on May 11, 2007 06:56 PM
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IM PROUD OF MACKA ITS JUST ANOTHER PIECE OF EVIDENCE OF HOW ARTICALLY DIVERSE THE JAMAICAN WOMAN CAN BE. PPL NEED TO REALISE THAT EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO USE THIER TALENTS IN ANYWAY THEY PLEAZ TO XPRESS THEMSELVES. SO GIVE MACKA HER DUE RESPECT AND WISH HER MORE SUCESS INSTEAD A HATING ON ANOTHER JAMAICAN WOMAN TRYING TO MAKE IT AND PUSH OUR COUNTRY FURTHER
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Posted by: hits
on May 12, 2007 07:40 AM
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January she born...........so she bright lol
dawtas be careful, the I dem have to be super careful, some man react violently to bun bun
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Posted by: do your research
on May 12, 2007 08:23 AM
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Obviously the person who wrote this article does not read much, there has been many other dancehall books. Macka is not the first.
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Posted by: tag7
on May 12, 2007 01:15 PM
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wow, macka taking it to the next level . big up girl,make that money.
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Posted by: Incognito
on May 12, 2007 07:17 PM
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I have only respect for Macka for expanding her body and scope of work. More women should work hard to use their God given talents for their progress instead of waiting on some man to rescue them. With that being said, I know the number one question on everybody's mind is; Did Macka really pen this book or was it ghostwritten? Let us know Yardflex, cause if she really wrote it all on her own, then I would look at her in a whole new light from here on.
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Posted by: tweety
on May 13, 2007 11:08 AM
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something of real substance would b more profitable on the market..eg CONFESSIONS OF A VIDEO VIXEN (SUPER HEAD) real life story!!! big up anyway macka do ur ting!!
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Posted by: S. Bennett
on May 13, 2007 09:32 PM
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Macka me proud a you, the sky is the limit,gone do yu thing
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Posted by: drew
on May 14, 2007 08:46 AM
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maka is NOT the writer of that book,the book was written by a jamaican guy who lives in miami fl,who goes by the name DJ FLAMES,we went to CALABAR HIGH SCHOOL together
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Posted by: Queen B
on May 14, 2007 09:25 AM
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@K
Know look! Just picture yourself as a teen. We weren't interested in books of good morals or books that promote self development, our parent usually force those kind of book on us, we were interested in books that were excited and have allot of sexual contents. But as we get older those books become boring to us and that's when we start reading literature from intellectual people. So what I'm saying young people in the inner city would be interesting in Macka's book or other books from their favorite entertainers.
ANY BOOK IS GOOD TO READ. Remember reading expands the mind whether it is a fairy tail, fiction or non fiction. I welcome you comment
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Posted by: BrownShuga
on May 14, 2007 01:30 PM
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What! This seems like a MUST-HAVE in my library. I will most certainly keep my eyes WIDE-OPEN !YardFlex, mek sure yuh tell us when and where we can get this book.
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Posted by: MajorT
on May 14, 2007 03:23 PM
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Suppen did tell mi seh dis wuz gonna be one ah dem tings deh weh some years dung de line yuh hear seh smaddy a sue smaddy fi suppen. Big ups to har still. De book will sell more because she's endorsing it. "Reading is FUNdamental".
By de way Drew, tanks fi de info ..... & nevah figet "DE UTMOST FI DE HIGHEST" ..... "RABALAC" mi seh !!! ....
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Posted by: Da Man
on May 14, 2007 07:10 PM
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After reading the write up about the book, I feel like i've read the book. No suspense left.But Macka, obviously u r a thinking woman so gwaan do yo ting!
Peace
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Posted by: K
on May 15, 2007 08:30 AM
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@Queen B,
Ok, I see your point it make sense, your saying better they get themselves into some sort of substance instead of nothing at all. Well if she can still get a productive message that can make a difference in JA right now that would be wonderful as well,like show them a vision and help them seek it. Because if anyone can grab the audience attention they can make a powerful stand point and right now these artist has what it takes. We need to divert Jamaica in a better direction right now. Thats just how I see it.
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Posted by: JAMAICA'S DESCENT
on May 15, 2007 09:41 AM
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MACKA DIAMOND I BEN WAITIN FI DIS, AY N 2 DI WHOLE GHETO YOUTH DONT 4GET BOUT ANDRE PORTER BOOK "THE RISE N FALL OF A JAMAICAN DON" DAT TING FIYAAAAAAA
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Posted by: Queen B
on May 15, 2007 02:28 PM
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@K
Well said. We never know, she might also get involve in more positive Tale.
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Posted by: stickabush
on May 16, 2007 03:51 PM
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No progress.
Gossip book to feed the consumption need. this is no longer art but a way to gather more coins the easy way.
where are the days when jamaica reached its musical peak, dealing with topics of real concern and not bare slackness.
No message.
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Posted by: hits
on May 16, 2007 10:59 PM
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whats up with this new video of Macka Diamond. Are those real guns?? does she have kids??
i will not support the gyrating with guns strapped all over
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Posted by: Trouble
on May 17, 2007 09:48 AM
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Well after reading all those comments i got alot of different feedbacks.I am a born trinidadian and i love macka diamond i respect her for doin her thang taking the opportunity ad grasping it unlike other woman who sit and do nothing with they life except take man and licks because they aint wanna do nothin positive with they life.They jus want to live life nice and dont work fi nothin.They dont knw bout the struggles.Anywayz bless up Macka,cyah wait fi read yuh book meh sistren.To all those mudda f&*kin haters,yall cyah stop her.Stop hatin!!!Give d woman she props,she representin.One love,respect.Trini in d house.Oh yea cyah wait to read d book.
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Posted by: SASHA
on May 17, 2007 01:37 PM
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ANYONE WHO IS TALKING BAD ABOUT THIS BOOK NEED FI GET BULIT BULIT BULIT , BECAUSE THERE IS NO REASON FOR U ALL TO BE TALKING SH*T ABOUT THE BOOK , ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT I AM HAPPY FOR MACKA ,
LOOK DO UR THING AND DONT LET ANY LITTE CHICKEN HEADS STOP U ,
ONE LUV
SAHA ,TORONOT CANADA
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Posted by: Shana
on May 17, 2007 06:55 PM
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Go girl u sell off jus keep on giving god thanks for life an he will see u through . MI want one so hurry
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Posted by: SHANTA
on May 18, 2007 12:45 PM
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The fact that it is a day to day event in the jamaican society it can also lead to focusing other to event that is taken place in there life and is blind to see it . this book can help them to identify sign of then getting Bun and can deal wtih it at avery earily stage . go move macka.
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Posted by: Lisa
on May 18, 2007 03:27 PM
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MACKA DIAMOND YOU A DE BEST JUST GWAA DO YUH TING YUH LARGE.AS YUH WOULD SEH "BUN HIM" DA SANG DEH SELL OFF.
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Posted by: Whatever
on May 23, 2007 10:36 AM
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I ONLY HOPE I CAN GET THIS BOOK HERE IN ST.LUCIA
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Posted by: Shae Stewart
on June 6, 2007 01:59 PM
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big up macka your not only an artiste this book proves it
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