Elephant Man did a two-day video shoot with R. Kelly in Chicago last week for the single, 'Bump Bump Bump'.

"Willie Bounce mad ah road, mi happy about that! And me and R Kelly just do a two-day video shoot in Chicago, the R. Kelly album sell over 4 million so mi good to go. Plus, I did the Ying Yang remix with Busta Rhymes on 'Shake that Ass', and then I hooked up with Rihanna to shoot the video for ‘Burning Up’ wha day ya," Elephant Man told YARDFLEX.

Elephant Man's album will be coming out in October. The deejay's career is taking off through the stratosphere as his latest single, 'Willie Bounce' just eased to the number one position this week on the Choice FM Top 20 Reggae chart in London.

The 'Big Easy' has teamed up with the 'Rock' to bring a new kind of festival to the world.
Jamaica and the devastated city of New Orleans will stage the first annual Jamaica/New Orleans Music and Food Festival on November 4 to 5 in Montego Bay, St. James. Plans for the festival were well advanced before the monster hurricane decimated the city last month, and part proceeds will be given to the American New Orleans fund to develop music and culture.

Dubbed the 'Rhythm and Spice Fest', it is the city's first international event since its highly publicized crisis and will be a joint effort with Jamaica to lay the foundations for further trade development and co-operation.

Horace Peterkin, President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA) and Co-Executive Producer of the festival, made the announcement at a press conference at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Montego Bay on Wednesday, September 28th.

"The festival is a public/private sector initiative that will feature the finest music, food and hospitality," Mr. Peterkin said. "Festivals are a very good niche market we are the ideal location, being close to North America and having the musicians and facilities."

Ernest Collins, Director of Arts and Entertainment in the Office of the Mayor of New Orleans declared that the "event is much more than a festival...there is a lot of growth potential and we see the festival in the context of economic development."

Planning for the festival was far advanced when disaster struck earlier this month with Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Collins said that it is now imperative that these plans materialize, so that both parties can chart a course for future development.

"To do this festival and to do it with a new mission and an urgency and a bigger cause, is a wonderful opportunity. We look forward to doing this and we are thankful for the support from the Jamaican Government," Mr. Collins said.

The event, which is endorsed by New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin, will be an exciting two-day carnival of music, food and fashion featuring chefs, musicians and fashion models from Jamaica and New Orleans. Listed venues include Margaritaville, the Montego Bay Cruise Shipping Pier and The Doctors Cave Beach.

Proceeds of the festival will also go to the AIDS Hospice in Montego Bay.

Plans for the twinning of Montego Bay and New Orleans are also underway with the ceremony set for November.

United States-based African Love Music Group Inc., one of the most celebrated reggae dancehall recording labels will be re-launching its label in a major campaign that unfolds over two days. One event will be held at the West Indian Social Club Hartford Connecticut on November 11, and the other is slated to be held at Wild Palm in Bronx, New York on Saturday, November 12

The label, which is largely responsible for the crossover of dancehall in the North American market, and the development of several Jamaican talents will be re-launching with the assistance of HardRock Entertainment Group Limited, one of Jamaica's leading entertainment marketing companies.

"After a decade of solid achievements and involvement in the reggae dancehall music industry, African Love Records has decided to rekindle its presence globally," Claude Evans, chief executive officer of African Love Records, said when contacted at his New York office.
African Love Records is the home of Jamaican superstar Shinehead, and the producer of several albums for some of reggae music's greatest artistes such as Dennis Brown, Judy Mowatt, Shinehead, Bob Marley and of recent Lady Saw and Nada, a Trinidadian-Indian Reggae artiste

Mr. Evans sees this new launch as important as he has a lot of current material and ideas which he believes will benefit the industry positively. A tour is currently being organized to kick off in November in Connecticut and New York as well as other mid-Western States featuring reggae dancehall's greatest singers such as Freddy McGregor, Richie Stevens, Frankie Paul, Shinehead and others to be confirmed.

According to Evans, there is also a dancehall tour slated for December 2005 which is slated to feature Turbulence alongside other current dancehall greats. Mr. Evans said that the partnership with HardRock Entertainment Group on the local and international market, should be fruitful.

"The group has already secured prime time spots for a year on major radio and television station across America and Canada and we are eagerly anticipating the opening of a permanent base in Jamaica to assist with artiste development, recordings, music video production, album compilation, and distribution," Mr. Evans said.
To this end, African Love Records has bought real estate in the 'Big Apple', New York City, and started three music outlets and a pressing plant.

When contacted, Ian Coke of HardRock Entertainment said that the partnership was timely and consistent with his company's goal and looked forward "for positive results and success in the relationship". He also said that the partnership should be "not only rewarding but it will provide added experience because of African Love's track record, success and expertise in marketing reggae internationally".

Intro]
Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo (smoke it yo)
It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo (voke it yo)
We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo (coke it yo)
Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow

So when yuh see di S.P. floatin', don't provoke him
Cau di weed weh we smokin' need fi soakin'
Fastin' fi di medication, and di best hygrade a Jamaican
When we a bun a weed we supportin' and promotin'
Lau di crack and di coke ting yeah we soaking
Herb a di healin' of di nation
Legalize it right now we wanna blaze one

[chorus]
Everyday, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say
We be earnin' dollars turning cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and all dem diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

This purple haze it mek mi crazy
Mek mi write new tune yeah dat's what pays me
Cau dat not di only occupation
Goin' to get some I give yuh medication
When a farmer grows it he knows to close it
Economical benefit help fi those who a fi deh yah pon di hard jugglin
Cau di system only keep man struggling
Studyin people a use it don't abuse it
Cau di concentration well reputed
Dat's why herb man dem a di wise one
And it found on di grave of King Solomon
And it good fi di eye sight and di chest sight
And it give yuh nuff inside just gimme di light
And, mek we blaze it we should a neva waste it

[chorus]
Again, we be burnin not concernin what nobody wanna say
We be earnin dollars turning cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and all dem diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo (Smoke it yo!)
It dont mek we please so don't provoke it yo (Voke it yo!)
We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo (Coke it yo!)
Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow

So when yuh see di S.P. floatin don't provoke him
Cau di weed weh we smokin need fi soakin
Fastin fi di medication, and di best hygrade a Jamaican
Cau we know it as a great ting no debatin
While dem incarceratin true dem hatin
Cau dem don't wanna see we a remain calm
Even though dem condemn (?)

[chorus]
Everyday, we be burnin not concernin what nobody wanna say
We be earnin dollars turning cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and all dem diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Again, we be burnin not concernin what nobody wanna say
We be earnin dollars turning cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and all dem diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Again, we be burnin not concernin what nobody wanna say
We be earnin dollars turning cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and all dem diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo (Smoke it yo!)
It dont mek we please so don't provoke it yo (Voke it yo!)
We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo (Coke it yo!)
Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow

Damian "Jr Gong" Marley is among the few "drafted" by Rock superstars U2 as support acts for its just-underway fall North American tour. Marley will be on the bill from Sunday, October 16 in Philadelphia to Wednesday, November 9 in Oakland, California.

Jr Gong was in New York for his AOL Sessions shooting on Wednesday, September 14. Keep reading Headlines! for more information.

If you plan to be in Miami on Saturday, October 1, register for free tickets to see Damian Marley live in concert. "Jr Gong" is participating in the festivities to celebrate the all new 2006 Honda Civic with a free concert in Miami. You must register to attend! Tickets are limited.

Jr Gong made an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show on Monday, September 19. It was quite eventful for the young Marley as it was another opportunity for him to promote his new album as well as Jamaica.

The Robert Marley Foundation is proud to have contributed over JA$1 million to assist families with their children's back to school expenses for the new school year commencing September 2005.

The Foundation awarded Scholarships to eight (8) graduate students of Bob Marley's former school, Stepney Primary and Junior High, for their continued education. Other grants were made for school fees, books, and uniforms for several children of Trench Town, Majestic Gardens and other inner city communities. Children of the staff members of the Bob Marley Group of Companies also received assistance with cash grants as well as school books issued through the Foundation's Book Club.

The Robert Marley Foundation is dedicated to perpetuate the spiritual, cultural, social and musical ideals and goals that guided and inspired the Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, O.M. during his lifetime.

Producer: K.Wilson A.K.A Spragga
Song: Serious Times Artiste: Gyptian Label: Frenz

Intro:
Yeh Yeh Sta na na na na woowooooee
Yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yehh
Ho ha ha ha hi

Chorus:
A she these are some serious times
All I can see arund us is hust violence and crime
Full time for us to centralize, socialize and realize
Let the sun shine throughout everyday
Let the moon shine through the peaceful night
This is seven times rise
And seven times fall
But I don't really believe in any falling things at all

Verse 1:
cause life continues as it goes
If you really want to know the truth
Half the truth isn't been told
No no no no no nooo

(repeat chorus)

Verse 2:
seh! Sometimes you think its peace and safety
It could be a gast sudden destruction
Said when you wake up this morning
You better give thanks
Cause you don't know if you gonna live
To see tomorrow
Life is much more precious than gold
Yeh!yeh! and if the truth hasn't been told
So I sey!

(repeat chorus)

Verse 3:
seh on the corner
Watch how you a hang out on the corner
A staright drive by mi she a gwaan pan di corner
On the corner the youths dem really naw hold nuh order
A stray dem go stray and left the border
Cause a domino them she dem gone out deh gone play
And den car come in and shot start to spray
All the innocent lives get taken away
So I say

(repeat chorus)

By: Jigga
YardFlex Reporter

Deejay Vybz Kartel shot several scenes from the combination music video for the singles, 'So Much To Say' and the popular 'Stammer' song on Monday. The video is being directed by the doyenne of music videos in Jamaica, Nordia Rose.

YARDFLEX.COM was on location, chilling on the ends in Kirk Avenue in Havendale, St. Andrew.

Kartel, Bling Dawg and Wayne Marshall were shooting a scene from the 'Stammer' song on Preston's new rhythm in front of a zinc fence, where Kartel was giving it to the camera in his tommy-gun stammering delivery that is blowing up all over the nation's airwaves.

She say me ah de don-ah-na-na-nah
Number one-ah-na-na-nah
She get stammer-ah-na-na-nah
Pon the John-ah-na-na-nah

As the scene was being shot, an armada of purple thunderclouds were dragging their bellies across the afternoon sky, devouring the last of the blue, and then the heavens opened. Kartel, Bling Dawg and Wayne Marshall dashed for cover, along with about 15 other men including Singer Blinger and Escobar.

YARDFLEX.COM did an interview with Nordia Rose during the break in the shooting.

"It's been going well. We started shooting this video last week Friday when we did a scene at the Hellshire beach with two girls coming out of the water seductively, and one of him driving a Benz jeep, that was for the 'Stammer' song. Today, we are shooting another part of the 'Stammer' song with Wayne and Bling."

Other scenes such as a hustling scene where Kartel is seen gambling and throwing dice, learning how to hustle from his friend are related to the 'So Much To Say' single featuring Wayne Marshall. The single, which samples a monster Phil Collins hit, revolves around the life and loss of a close childhood friend of the deejay who gets gunned down, forcing Kartel to later exact revenge on the man who did the deed.

"When we shot that part last week, we had a police car, and the friend's body on the ground, people who passed by thought it was a real person on the ground, and were asking us why we were laughing when someone was dead," Rose said.

The video will be edited and released soon. That is it from Yardflex, keeping you up to the time.

By Jigga
YARDFLEX REPORTER

Bratt and Kuko, two Spanish musicians/producers, are big time lovers of reggae music, and have come to Jamaica to hone their reggae skills to return to spread the art form in their native country, Spain.

Bratt and Kuko are devoted to reggae music. When Kuko was 16 years-old, he went to an African bar in Madrid, Spain to see an afro-reggae band play, and after that night, he felt helplessly, hopelessly in love with reggae music. And that affair has lasted 16 years.

But what about Flamengo music?
"Mi no like that! Fire pon dat! That is prehistoric music, bomboclaat!"

Talk about your die-hard reggae lover!
He and his friend Bratt have been to Jamaica seven times in the last decade, in search of that authentic Jamaican reggae feel.

"I am here to feel the vibes, and learn from everyone about reggae music, and feel the energy. If you want authentic Flamengo, you go to Spain, if you want authentic reggae, you have to come to Jamaica," Bratt said.

"Right now, reggae is growing in Spain, it may be bigger in Germany, and other European countries, but my mission right now is to spread reggae to every corner of Spain."
Four years ago, they got their band together called Canaman, and did an album called ‘Fronteras (Borders)’ that sold moderately well in Spain.

"We came to Jamaica to Anchor Recording studio and recorded all the musicians for the song, it was a big project, we had Nando producing plus combinations with Capleton, Marcia Griffiths, and Louis Culture, we really learned a lot," Kuko said.
Now, this time, they have flipped the script a little, and now have played their own instruments on their latest project, the 'Mad Sensi'.

"We have just brought it here now to have it mixed, we are doing combinations with Jr. Kelly, Frisco Kid, Lutan Fyah, Luciano, Mikey General and Bongo Herman The big producer, Fattaman is mixing the riddim to give us that real reggae feel," Kuko said.
Kuko is an accomplished reggae musician, and once shared a stage with Anthony B, Coco Tea and Freddie McGregor in a show in Jamaica a few years ago.

"Our backing band, Canaman is wicked wicked, and we perform all over Spain, and we use the money we earn and put it back into the music, trying to improve our sound, we record a lot of music in Spain," Kuko said.

The first volume of the 'Mad Sensi' project will be released in January 2006.

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Morgan Heritage is currently on tour in the US promoting their new album, Full Circle. "It's going wonderful! We are here building our audience numbers in the States and the reception has been amazing!" said Gramps.

Earlier this year, the group toured Europe, and even though they did mostly Rock festivals ("taking it to another level"), instead of Reggae festivals, they were well received.

They return to Jamaica in October to launch their new album in the Caribbean as well as embark on a Caribbean tour. They will stop on islands like: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Bahamas and Turks and Caicos.

Morgan Heritage is slated to perform on East Fest which is scheduled for Saturday, December 31. Speaking about East Fest, Morgan Heritage are releasing the official DVD of East Fest 2004.

Look out for a new album from LMS, Morgan Heritage's youngest siblings, which is set to be released later on this month. The new album is called London 2 Paris.

The lyrical genius Vybz Kartel will be releasing his Greensleeves album in October.
"I have a number of exclusive tracks which will be on this album, I have already did a photo shoot for the jacket cover, and I am a more mature artiste now in terms of my lyrical content, so Kartel fans can expect a mad album, off the hook, 'see wha mi a say', I am looking for more hits in the international marketplace," Kartel said.

Last year, dancehall sensation Vybz Kartel teamed up with UK R&B singer to score his first major mainstream hit outside the local Jamaican dancehall arena. Mercury Records artiste Zena and Kartel of Greensleeves Records collaborated to put out the single 'Been Around The World', that debuted at number 44 on the UK singles chart.

Elephant Man's career is taking off through the stratosphere as his latest single, 'Willie Bounce' just eased to the number one position this week on the Choice FM Top 20 Reggae chart in London.

"Willie Bounce mad ah road, mi happy about that! And me and R Kelly just do a two-day video shoot in Chicago, the R. Kelly album sell over 4 million so mi good to go. Plus, I did the Ying Yang remix with Busta Rhymes on 'Shake that Ass', and then I hooked up with Rihanna to shoot the video for 'Burning Up' wha day ya," Elephant Man told WHATS CRACKING.

Elephant Man's album will be coming out in October.

Busy is as now becomes Kip Rich's middle name these days. He has a crazy fall season ahead with a blizzard of shows and promotional concerts

"I will be going to Cayman this week to perform alongside Black-er and Mr. Lex, and then Blacker and I will go to Guyana, and after that, I head off to New York, then Miami, and after that, Antigua. I will also be going to Japan soon as well. Trust mi wi winter book out, ah murder!" he told WHATS CRACKING.

There are also plans to do a video for the single, 'Gun Ting' with Wesley Diamond; and also for his other hit single the 'Letter' that has been getting heavy rotation on the local airwaves. Nordia Rose was the master mind behind this video, which is soon to come off the editing board and hit a TV screen near you.

Written By:
Jigga
Dancehall heavyweight Buju Banton has found himself on the wrong side of the law again, just a few months after his travel ban had been lifted by the United States embassy.

But this time, the charges are even more serious, as he may be facing possible jail time on an assault charge. Banton was on Wednesday offered bail in the sum of $50,000 after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault in the night court section of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.

The police alleged that Banton might be among a group of men who barged into a house on Carlisle Avenue in Kingston on June 24 last year and beat six men who they accused of being homosexuals.
On Wednesday, the rastafarian entertainer was ordered to report to the Constant Spring Police Station every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm as a condition of his bail.

The case against Buju Banton will come before the court on September 30.
This incendiary aspects of the case could well signal the death knell of Buju Banton's career, and could put his upcoming tour dates in Europe and the United States in jeopardy. More so, this assault against an alleged homosexual could well trigger a major attack on Buju's character and reputation by overzealous gay rights activists because he has traditionally been one of their favorite targets.

Buju Banton, whose name is Mark Myrie rose to prominence almost 15 years ago with hardcore dancehall lyrics. One of his early hit singles, Boom Bye Bye, drew great criticism from gay rights groups, which claimed the song incited the murder of gay persons. Buju Banton is one of eight dancehall artistes who have come under pressure from gay rights lobby groups in Europe and the United States for their gay-bashing lyrics. In fact, several of these artistes have had a number of their stage shows cancelled as a result of the pressure.

Buju Banton was banned from traveling to the United States for one year after he was found guilty of possession of and cultivation of marijuana in the local courts and ordered to pay a fine of $9,000 or serve 60 days in prison in April last year.

In March this year the travel ban was lifted by the United States Embassy.

Lexxus, the Prince, is getting ready to trek across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada where he'll stop in 6 of their provinces to perform (Quebec, Ontario and others). He returns to the island, Thursday, October 20.

So, Mr. Lexx premiered his latest video, Taxi Fare, which features Vegas last Tuesday night using an electronic billboard outside of the Asylum nightclub from 10:00 PM until 4:00 AM and has been getting rave reviews. The video is in rotation on all cable stations so look out for it and enjoy!

Believe it or not, Lexx and Vegas recently came out of the studios after voicing another single. The single is titled, Can't Get We Down, and is featured on the Jumpoff Rhythm produced by Preston.

For all the ladies wondering if The Prince is taken, the answer to that is a resounding "No"; Lexxus is SINGLE!

So with that finally out of the way, his new unisex clothing line will be out by December! Funuje`, which is French for Full Hundred and the name of the line, is casually chic and will include jeans as well as branded items like bags. By the end of the year as well, Lexxus hopes to have his "Fan Club" up and running.

The three day Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2006: The Art of Music, transforms the picturesque Rose Hall Resort and Country Club in Montego Bay from Thursday, January 26 through to Saturday, January 28 next year. Well known for world class production values, a selection of leading yet diverse acts and an unparalleled comfort atmosphere, the ninth staging of the Festival is expected to supersede previous expectations.

Legendary crooner Al Green and reggae superstar Shaggy are just two of the acts confirmed for the Festival. It can be argued that the music of Al Green is responsible for more conceptions than any other. Over the course of his thirty year career, Green has captivated audiences on stage and on "wax" with timeless classics like: Take Me to the River, Right Now, Right Now. His signature hit, Let's Stay Together is on the favourite play list of people all over the world.

Hot on the heels of the release of his sixth album, Mr. Lover Lover Shaggy will grace the stage of the Festival. Shaggy enjoyed mainstream success with Oh Carolina and Bombastic before unleashing his monster hit, It Wasn’t Me quickly followed by the successful Angel.

The vibrant and colourful city of Montego Bay is the perfect host for the Festival that attracts music aficionados eager to enjoy the best music in a relaxing environment. The gently sloping well manicured hills of The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club and traditional January breeze combine to provide an ideal setting for the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2006: The Art of Music at The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Travel partners Air Jamaica Vacations offers air and travel packages online at www.airjamaica.com or on the phone at 1- 800- LOVEBIRD. The recommended hotel for Festival patrons is host Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, the four star hotel is conveniently located opposite the venue with accessible shuttle service 10 minutes from the heart of the city's main shopping district.

Tickets for the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival: The Art of Music at The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica, are available from tour operators, Air Jamaica, select ticket outlets and online at www.airjamaicajazzandbluesfestival.com. Tickets are US$50, US$55 and US$60 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night respectively. Season tickets are available for US$160.

Source: Headline Entertainment

Since the simultaneous released to Radio of the song "Fire Child" on both Reggae and Techno Rhythms, Fantan Mojah is HOTTER THAN FIRE. "Fire Child" is getting heavy rotation on all Radio Stations in Jamaica, the word on the Streets is that the song "Fire Child" will take Fantan to the next level.

The song was produced by RA-UMI ALKEBU-LAN of the label MWASI SAUTI and was voiced at Alkebu-lan Recording Studio in Kingston on January 20th, 2005.

The original live Reggae "One Drop" entitled "SHANGO" was recorded at Anchor Recording Studio. Featuring musicians such as (Drums) Aubrey "Prince" Manning, (Bass) Rupert McKenzie, (Piano and Organ) Andrew "Gapp" Manning, (Rhythm Guitar) Mitchum "Khan" Chin, (Lead Guitar) Stephen "Cat" Coore, (Keyboards) Andrew "Gapp" Manning and Charmaine Bowman, (Percussion) Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson and Bongo Herman, (Harmony) Sonia "Grace" Spence and (Mixing Engineer) Nigel Burrell.

The Techno Remix entitled "MOTO MTOTO" was done by Daniel Singer.

In England "Fire Child" is (NESHA'S) record of the week on BBC 1Xtra and entered the TPN Radio top 20 singles charts (Italy) and Caribbean Vibes top 20 singles charts (USA) at the number 9 spot and is climbing steadily. There is also good rotation on radio stations in the Caribbean, United States, Canada, Germany and France.

Hi, my name is Kimberly and I am from the warm and sunny parish of Kingston, (Jamaica). I am a very intellectual and down to earth girl who likes to socialize with persons, especially with persons who I am not familiar with.

I have never thought of being a model, but I pretty much would love to do photographic modeling. I just love to see my self in photos, (a girl thing). I am also a lover of appearing music videos and commercials.

I don't think that I would want to do modeling in Jamaica because no one is willing to pay the price for what they want you to do. I know a lot girls who have been modeling for years and is yet they cannot show what they have gain from being a model.

I am presently attending a school of continuing education where I am doing back over a couple of CXCs. After that I will be pressing to enrolled in either University of the West Indies or UTECH.

Even though things are expensive in Jamaica, I believe it's one of the best place to live from once you have a solid education and a good job, is just the perfect ingredient of making living in Jamaica feels like living in paradise.

In my spare, I like to go clubbing with my friends, hanging out on the beach eating fish and festival and most of all going to the movies.

There is no way I could finish write this letter without expressing my love for our culture that the world craved for and our energetic dancehall music and the easy skanking reggae music.

"Life can only be what it is, unless you allows it to be that way"

"Come Let us all hold a Reverence to His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I who created heaven and earth and for that reason I must Hold the Faith. Every Day I have to give thanks as I beckon My Savior for His Guidance and Protection, in this struggle, against the heathen. The Lord is I light and salvation so babylon Can't Get Me Down.

October 25th will be their Judgement Day. So in times of peril one must hold a firm Meditation because Freedom of the mind and soul sustains My Life and yours. So Often Times I Wonder as I Sing Another Love Song to my Baby Girl, Do they really Know What Love Is? That is why as an advocate for Education I encourage our Children, go to school, learn about your ancient heritage and seek that spiritual bliss that hails from the tribe of Judah for Ethiopia Our Mother Land Awaits."

"This album is more than just 15 tracks. Every song represents a chapter of my soul. It is a testament of my life to which I invite all to partake. A lot of people are wondering what happen to Warrior King? My answer to their questions is in this album."

"Hold The Faith (VP1708) represents an autobiography of sorts. It ventures into the realms of truth via a verbal narration of my faith. This project was created with pure intentions one of them being to heal and consol using Word, Sound and Power."

"Faith is a substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Let us chant in spirit and truth.

Give Thanks for Life,
Rastafari.

Warrior King.

YardFlex.com Special Feature

Montreal, PQ --- Music Management Inc. proudly presents FOXY BROWN live in concert for the first time ever on Friday, September 30th, 2005 at Club Dome. Situated at 32 Ste-Catherine W. corner St-Laurent, Montreal's hottest hip hop concert venue will open its doors at 8pm. Tickets are now available on the admission network, as well as select hip hop stops (listed below) at a cost of 30$.

Inga Marchand aka Foxy Brown has been one of the most up and coming, long lasting, females hip hop artists of all times. Before she had released any material at all, Foxy Lady appeared on several 1995-1996 platinum singles, including her first credit, LL Cool J's "I Shot Ya,", Total's "No One Else" remix, Jay-Z's "Ain't No...," Toni Braxton's "You're Makin' Me High" remix, as well as Case's "Touch Me, Tease Me." The incredible success led to a major-label bidding war at the beginning of 1996, and by March, Brown had signed with the Def Jam label as another in the ranks of young and hard female rappers, releasing her first smash hit, now classic album, "ILL NANA".

Foxy's success as an emcee and solo artist led to her joining The Firm, a group consisting of rappers Jay-z, Cormega, and led by Nas. The Firm posse released their first album, "The Firm: The Album" in '97, on Dr. Dre's Aftermath record label, which included hit singles "Sunshine" and "I'll Be". Following up with "CHINA DOLL" in 1999, selling more than 1.5 million copies, the album spawned the Blackstreet and Foxy Brown smash duet, "Get Me Home", included Method Man, Kid Capri, and the production assistance of Mobb Deep. No disappointment to Foxy Brown fans, the freestyler continued to rap about exactly what she wants from men, and continued to emphasize her love for high-fashion on the provocative "Broken Silence" in 2001.

In short years, Ms. Brown has moved from an aspiring teenager to an established rap star in the music community. Her solo work is impressive, but her rolodex of contacts in the industry that would go to great lengths to work with her speaks volumes about her accomplishments, and her potential. Foxy Brown will drop her much anticipated album called Black roses, sometime this fall. The first single called "Come fly with me" featuring Sizzla, has been recently released and is burning up the clubs and radios.

Don't miss THE ORIGINAL ILL NANA live in concert for the first time ever in Montreal on Friday, September 30th at Club Dome performing all her big hits, as well as goodies off the new album. Music provided by Don Smooth of k103.7radio, special guest performances by Montreal's rising star BAD NEWS BROWN, as well as G-Don & KooKS, and FRENCHI Blanco (FP Crew).

For more information, contact:
Sonia Bamboukian
Music Management Inc.
514.651.5198
info@musicmanagementinc.com
Marc-Evans Jeannot
Universal Music
Marc.Jeannot@umusic.com

Club Dome
32 Ste-Catherine W.
514.875.5757
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This week, 'We Be Burnin' debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #88! But it is also blazing in countries other that the United States, check it out:

'We Be Burnin' added to Capital Radio in London
The single is now 37 and climbing on the national airplay charts in the UK, and it has already spin 17 times on Radio One in just one week

It has been added to Radio Nova in Sydney and Adelaide, Sydney 96.1 FM, Channel [V] and MTV in Australia!

Highest climber and #1 most increased audience on the Music Control pan-European airplay charts, moves to #31 from #209 this week!

#2 most-added at CHR radio in!

Video is now on nearly 30 key channels around the world (covering 50+ countries); already top-10 most-played on The Box and The Hits TV channels in the UK

MTV beams confirmed to take part in the global MTV "first listen" ("leak") commencing on September 20 (more than 60 countries!)

On Monday, September 12, Sean met the infamous Rob Thomas of the Matchbox 20 in the lobby of the super chic Sanderson hotel where both artistes were doing interviews to promote their new singles. They spoke for awhile and got a long quite well. They have both worked with Carlos Santana so collaboration in the future; who knows?

Catch Sean Paul holding down BET's Hosted Saturday this weekend on Saturday, September 17. Sean will host an afternoon of hot shows and give you the 411 on his upcoming album The Trinity due in stores Tuesday, September 27.

Vote for Sean Paul's We Be Burnin' on BET's 106 and Park.

Source: HeadLine Entertainment

Jovi Rockwell took to the stage at Irie Jamboree to a massive crowd of die hard dancehall and reggae fans. The 3rd annual installment of the event was staged at the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York.

Dressed in white silk pants, a white top, baby pink and silver calf high converse boots and representing The Urchin Camp in her signature Mystic Urchin pendant. She kept it short and sweet, rocking the crowd with her high energy single Party On, which has been in rotation on Irie Jam radio.

Rockwell mellowed the crowd and had them singing along with her one drop single Longtime Brother which has also been in rotation on Irie Jam radio. Zumjay joined her onstage for her performance of the renaissance produced track Rocking it all Night. The two took the fans for a ride with a super hype performance that left them wanting more.

Look out for more from Jovi Rockwell who leaves the island on Wednesday, September 14, along with Farenheit for the Transdub Massive Negril To Kingston City Europe album tour.

Source: Headline Entertainment

TOK has been nominated for the People's Choice Award for the first annual Bigga Caribbean Music Awards Ceremony and Celebrity Beach party. The event which is being promoted by Iyah Ites Promotions, takes place in St Croix, US Virgin Islands on Friday, December 9 to Sunday, December 11.

The ceremony will acknowledge and award those artists, who have worked very hard towards making Caribbean music the powerhouse it is today.

A nominee list has been established from numerous radio stations throughout the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and the United States. The winner for each category is determined by the public's vote.

The voting process begins August 1 through to September 31. www.IyahItesPromotion.com is also designed for online voting.

Source: Headline Entertainment

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Female deejay Fire Pashon who recently got back from a two week tour of Japan with her father, famed singer Sugar Minot is now back in the island getting ready to shoot a video for a new joint called 'Flames'.

The bouncy new single was produced by industry insider 'Kingy' from Shaggy's BigYaad Studio.

During the tour, Fire Pashon and her dad make several stops in venues in international cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka etc. Sugar Minott had been one of the first Jamaican artistes to break into the Japanese market back in the days, however, this was Fire Pashon's first time ever performing on Japanese soil as an opening act for her father.

"The vibes was really great, they love Fire Pashon, the Japanese men wanted to drag me off the stage. Big up to the Japanese them I got nothing but love for yuh all,"she said.

Of the experience, she had this to say: "My daddy Sugar Minot was his usual way, chilling with the audience having them singing his songs word for word. Yow daddy mash up the place, there is nothing like watching my daddy performing. It's only a pity that most Jamaican people do not know the value of foundation entertainers such as my daddy."

Some like it hot, some like it cold, but Nashaun likes it pretty much to stay at home. This 20-year-old beauty hails from the parish of Trelawny where she spent most of her life. She then decided to venture to the capital of Jamaica (Kingston) to pursue a career in the modeling industry.

When she finally gets to Kingston, she got home sick in a matter of couple days. Missing the cool breeze from the many trees situated around her house and the scent of the green lush flowers. According to Nashaun, she just could not handle the heat and humidity that the capital has to offer.

But, just has she decided to go back home to her lovely parish, she met a guy by the name of John Giscombe who asked her if she would be interesting in modeling. Right away she answers, "Yes, I would really like to get involved with an agency."

From that day she immediately have a different view of Kingston. Now it was all about walking the catwalk, fashion photo shoot, advertisement and video shoots.

Even though she was so caught up into modeling, she also realize that it was necessary to have a solid education, so she got enrolled with Fast Track Career Institute, where she is doing computer studies. After that, she plans on pursuing a degree in medicine at the University of the West Indies.

Most people know Patrick 'Roach' Samuels as being a close, personal friend of deejay Vybz Kartel, and they often see him lurking in the shadows in music videos, backstage at shows, or at the studios.

He grew up in the area of Kingston known as 'South', a rough-and-tumble neighbourhood known for its bloody gun-violence in the southern part of Kingston. He attended Calabar High school before going on to Vauxhall Comprehensive High. After graduating, he got a job at the Jamaica Cement Company in the engineering department, working there for 10 years and earning the nickname, 'Mama Boy'.

"I loved working at the Cement Company, I worked as an assistant to the engineers, I got crazy love there, dem check fi me, and while I was there, mi meet Bounty Killer; Killer was the first man mek me hold $100,000 one time when him give me 4 dub plate fi a sound name Black Culture from Miami inna 1996," he said, smiling.

It was while hanging around Bounty Killer that he first met the young, ultra-talented Kartel.
You know dat is Bounty responsible for Kartel, and dem time de, Kartel used to give him crazy song, and people seh dat me and him resemble, and from dem time de, mi admire him style of deejaying, the way him string him words together. Mi recognize him talent, and mi invest $20,000 in him far in advance fi 4 tune long before him name get out big a Jamaica," he said.

Knowing all the deejays in the business and hanging around them, it was only a matter of time before he made the natural progression to being a producer.
"Mi know all the big name dem, and mi know the business but mi neva mek the step until one day, last year October, mi de de rounda Kartel and mi seh 'blow wow, deejay, you know mi need two dub plate', and him seh 'go Blacks (the producer), tell him dat yu need a riddim, at the speed of 120 and come back wid it'," he said.

However, when 'Roach' returned with a rhythm to Kartel, he said "Kartel fling it outta the CD player outta him car, him said mi need a badda one, ah eediat riddim dat". At this point, he pauses and laughs, and takes a pull from his burning cigarette.
"Bwoy, him no easy y'know," he said.

After that, as fate would have it, he stumbled upon the source of inspiration for his virgin project.
"I was over Kartel another day, and he was writing a song from a producer called Ellis on The Symphony riddim, but the CD contain two riddim, and mi hear a phrase, the siren, inna the riddim that mi like. So mi call Lauren Hill engineer, and tell him, amd mi get the file, go rounda Blacks, him do a magic job, him give me what mi want, and the riddim ready fi the road," he said.

The first songs he produced were 'Call Di Ambulance' by Kartel, and songs by Bling Dawg, Ward 21 and then a bouncy single by Sean Paul.
"I saw Jason (Sean Paul's brother) one day, and mi tell him dat mi have a riddim, mi give it to him, and the next day Sean call me and said that him do the first verse already, and the next day, him do the next verse and that was it. I took the next couple of months and finish the production and it ah run the road fi the last few months," he said.

The 'Siren' rhythm, which samples Quincy Jones' 'Ironside', contains the monster radio hit, 'Emergency', which recently hit #5 on the UK Dancehall charts, and is getting regular rotation on HOT 97 in New York. The distribution of the rhythm is handled by 'In the Streetz' and appears on the Time Travel label.
"Mi have a new riddim ah come out soon, it ah run the place, look out fi it," he said

Song Title: Woman's Intuition
Artiste: Lady G & Pancho
Label: G String
Rhythm: My Baby

Intro
(Pancho) My Girl A Wa You Realy A Deal Wid
Me Know No Michelle Me Know No Renee
(Lady G) Yu Too Lie
Me No Know Da Girl Da Picture Wa In A Me Phone
A Know Me Lock Me Phone Agooda Di Company Lock Me Phone
Wa Kind Aidiot Argument Ya Bring Off Pon Mi Wa Ya Deal Wid

Verse 1
Yu Put A Lock Pon Di Phone True Yu No Waa Mi Si Di Numbers
A Yu Careless Skirts
So Me Trick Yu And Tell Yu Mi A Meg Yu A Phone Call
True Mi Want Fi Search
A Mi Woman's Intuition Tell Me Seh Yu Out A Road A Cheat
Not Only Just Flirt
And No Tree Nah Grew In A Mi Face So Mi Na Go Stay At Home
And Tek Hurt

Chours
A No Telephone Mash Up Yu Life
Man A You Weh No Rate Yu Wife (Yu No Seet Sa)
A No Telephone Mash Up Yu Life
Yu Shoulda Glad Me Only Go Fi Di Knife (Yu No Seet Sa)
A No Telephone Mash Up Yu Life
Yu And Yu Gal Dem A Get Too Bright (Yu No Seet Sa)
A No Telephone Mash Up Yu Life
Yu Know Yu Nah Sleep in Yah Tonight

Verse 2
Question; How She Get Yu Number Fi A Send Yu Text
An A talk Bout She Want Yu An Har Fi Have sex
Yu Shoulda Realize Say Yu Deh Wid A Gangsta
When Mi Talk Pon Di Phone Mi Want People Fi Answer
Mi No Care If Yu No Love How Mi A Act
Mi Jus No Wa Nt Catch Some Disease Weh Some People Got
Di Signal Pon Mi Phone Is Very Low
So When Mi A Talk Mi A Fi Go Out A Door

Verse 3
Mi Get Fi Understand Seh Yu No Realy Smart
An True Yu Get Ketch Yu Jus A Mek A Bag A Talk
A Yu Alone Mi Feel A Break Me Heart
If Yu Did KeepYu Ting Ina Yu Pants We Would'nt Fall Apart
God Seh Mi Fi Seek If Mi Expect Seh Mi Fi Fine
And Mi No Need No Friend Fi Boost Mi, Mi Dun Si The Sign
It Seems Like Yu Want A Bag A Woman Fi Grind
And Dat Da Livity D Lady G No Join (One More Time)

Oh Grace-Ann, Oh Grace-Ann, you might be that special girl that every man dreamt of. Your magnificent figure and your amazingly cute face is enough to let any man go crazy for you.

The citizens of her community in Portmore easily remember Grace-Ann as 'heavy sex'. Whenever she's passing a group of guys, you can always listen out for them shouting 'heavy sex' trying to get at least a second of Grace-Ann's attention.

Grace-Ann had made a lot cameo appearance in music videos for well known artistes and advertisements. She was also a contestant in the Mss Kingston & St. Andrew Festival Queen 2004, in which she places as the second runner-up. Since then, she got introduced to MPV Model Management by one of her girlfriends. So far, she has walked the catwalk for MPV and has done several billboards photo shoot.

In her spare time she likes to exercise, playing pool with her girlfriends, hanging out on the North Coast and most of all acting.

Grace-Ann advice to young girls who would love to add modeling as a part of the career is, "Modeling can be tricky, especially if you don't really know much about the company who you are planning on modeling for. Always do vast amount of background checks on these agencies before you get tangled with them into any contractual agreement. If you are with an agency and you do not feel comfortable, then the choice is yours to go where you will feel at home".

Errol Stewart, aka DJ Smurf, was born on September 21, 1972. He grew up in Kingston, and was raised by both his mother and grandmother. He would stay between Vineyard Town and Woodford Park occasionally, and sometimes in Cashew Park with his mother. While growing up with his grandmother, he was placed under a lot of restrictions.

His interest for the turntable budded from a tender age. While sitting at his gate, he would carefully observe as Metro Media played on weekends on the corner of every weekend on the same road.
While attending Calabar High School, he would conduct cassette clashes with his classmates. There and then he recognized his true potential and got a few mixing lessons from Ian, a friend of his, who was also a D.J. from Road Star Disco.

Later he decided to make it his career. In 1988, he started deejaying on various sound systems in the corporate area and played for various occasions, such as office parties, wedding receptions, school fetes, soca sessions, 70s and 80s sessions, dancehall sessions, and also provided background music for dinner parties.
His career choice led him to work alongside prominent DJs. He also played at various nightclubs throughout Jamaica, such as Asylum, Club 2000, Margarita Ville in Montego Bay, The Brewery in Montego Bay, and The Jungle in Negril, just to name a few.

Currently employed at HOT 102 FM, he has a few radio experiences. He appeared as a guest DJ during the Karl Marshall show, while at Fame FM. He was also a member of the 80s club at Mega Jamz.
His main interest musically is 90s to current Dancehall, Hip-Hop, Disco and Soca. Nevertheless, he has a fair appreciation for music of the 70s from various genres.

His interests also include reading, net surfing, and cooking. In fact, he has obtained a Senior G.C.E. pass in Home Economics, as well as a Teacher's Diploma in Computer Science at the Secondary Level at Mico Teachers' College

Errol's love and dedication for the music will allow him to achieve all his dreams, and to not only be a prominent DJ, but to also be a "Musical Connoisseur".

The gong has sounded off to signal the fans' feverish anticipation of the latest Marley album, that of Grammy winner Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley. Last week Friday, that excitement reached a heady climax at a euphoric press launch at the Bob Marley museum at 56 Hope Road, St. Andrew.

University of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer Dr. Clinton Hutton delivered the main address at the gathering of media reps, industry insiders and artistes at 56 Hope Road, St. Andrew.

"We are not here because Jnr. Gong is the son of the reggae king of the world, but because Jnr. Gong's talent cannot be disputed. If one time you could say him trying a thing because of his father, you cannot say that now," Dr. Hutton said to enthusiastic applause.

"We see that he is mellowing, he is a man of himself now...his talent cannot be disputed."

Heavyweight stars such as Bounty Killa who appears on a collaboration on the album, Richie Spice, and Richie Stephens paid their respects. Music personalities like Christine Hewitt, celebrity manager Copeland Forbes, and well-known ground networker, "Stampede" were also present.

One of the highlights of the event was a video presentation covering the Jr. Gong's genesis and physical/spiritual development from baby stage to tentative young dreadlocked teen to supremely confident performer with very long dreadlocks rocking Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2005 in Montego Bay, St. James. During the presentation, two females, who hail from Trench Town, appeared to be wetting the seat of their tight jeans given their "superenthusiastic" reception of the presentation.

The young Marley paid homage to his mother, Cindy Breakspeare, saying 'big respect' for making sure that education came before music. He fielded questions from journalists, and greeted with humility the ecstatic encomiums heaped on him by adoring fans. He was gracious yet authoritative in his defence of his chosen genre -dancehall.

"Dancehall music was what I was listening to growing up," he said

He responded to critics of the negative images portrayed in 'Welcome to Jamrock'.

"We have lots of songs that display different sides of Jamaica. Is just that it (Jamrock) get popular. It is great to hear people saying things. The song is meant to provoke thought," he said.

The launch also featured a creative backdrop to the official proceedings which reflected the charming poverty of the inner city with its old brick buildings, graffiti-choked zinc fences, with slashes of red, green and gold, 'more justice' and 'one love' written on opposite sides.

Earlier in the evening, Paula-Ann Porter, who hosted the function, said there had been an international bidding war for the album, which is a joint effort among Tuff Gong, Ghetto Youths and Universal Records/Motown. Jnr. Gong said he went with Universal because it already has a significant amount of the family's music, including his father Bob's and brother Stephen's. He noted that going with Universal also allows him input in the distribution of the album.

Many consider her the sexiest female disc jock in the business, for others she spreads joy, laughter and her vivacious personality and talent ensures that she is constantly in demand. Just as her name suggests DJ Sunshine is lighting up the radio scene these days. Only two and a half years on the air and already she has achieved what many disc jocks dream about. Sunshine has carved a niche for herself in the very competitive world of radio.

Just listen to her slots on Irie FM on Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm, Thursdays 2 pm to 6:00 pm and Fridays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm that is why her career has catapulted in such a short time.
On Wednesdays be prepared for a little bit of everything while on her Thursday and Friday afternoon slots it's a party vibes with Sunshine knowing just what to serve to her entertainment hungry fans.

And to think Sunshine never saw herself as being a radio disc jock, while she was working at Harry's Bar on Constant Spring Road. It was one of those gigs that DJ face from IRIE FM heard her playing and decided she really was good. He told her he wanted to introduce her to Brian Schmidt. Brian was very impressed with Sunshine and that led him to introduce her to Carl Young owner of the station. The rest as they say is history as she is now comfortable ensconced at the top station.

Born in St. Andrew DJ Sunshine attended St. Andrew High School for Girls. She was all set on being an architect and was firmly encouraged by her mom to pursue that dream. With that in mind she went to study at Miami Dade Community College "to get that piece of paper". Having completed her studies, Sunshine realized that she really didn't want to be an architect. According to her, music was in her bones.

She bought a Gemini CD system and had it entertaining herself while she practice her spins at home. It happened that her friends used to throw a lot of house parties and she ended up being the 'unofficial' selector. It was while selecting for her friends Sunshine realized she had found her true calling - selecting. From then on she started to freelance her talent. Now she is very in demand playing at football matches, sessions and serving as emcee.

What is so special about this disc jock? Well Sunshine will be the first to tell you that it is all about humility and being yourself. She stressed that you must always know that there is room for improvement and stays focused. Relaxation for this busy disc jock is lying down in her hammock with her dog at her side cooling out.

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Even though his stage name is the chaos-inducing 'Turbulence', this 24 year-old artiste is one of the most grounded, humble and focused young artistes you will find in the music business today.

Born Sheldon Campbell January 11, 1980, he attended Swallowfield All Age, and St. Andrew Technical High school before graduating from the latter in 1998.

Turbulence grew up in the poverty-stricken area of St. Andrew which had been charmlessly dubbed 'Hungry Town' by its residents. 'Hungry Town' is actually 6 Mary Crane Lane, Kingston 8, a network of concrete squatter settlements located close to Constant Spring in St. Andrew. However, it was a rough-and-tumble experience for the young man, and he got into mischief at times, but his passionate love for music kept him grounded and led him to the path he needed to follow to fulfil his true potential.

"I grew up with two brothers, one sister and my mother, and it was really hard. Often, we didn’t have enough to eat but there was always a lot of love to go around from my mom because I never knew my father. The place is called 'Hungry Town' and with good reason because a lot of real poor but trying people lived there... sufferation, violence, and real uptown ghetto. But I got through it," he said.

A year after completing his secondary school education, Turbulence hooked up with the Exterminator Record label which already boasted such heavyweight acts such as Luciano and Sizzla. Turbulence's life was about to change forever.

Realising the incredible talent harnessed within the slender frame of this young man, Phillip 'Fattist' Burrell, the head of Exterminator adopted him into the family, and that's where he has remained for the past four years.

During his first year with the camp, Turbulence made an immediate impact with an inspirational gem of a song, 'Think of Peace', and his first ever song, 'On My Way to Zion' which he recorded in 1999, and a critically acclaimed debut album.

On the strength of this album, he became the opening act of dancehall firebrand Sizzla, and after wowing an audience in his first ever performance in Trinidad in front of thousands who had come to see a show headlined by Lauryn Hill, Turbulence never looked back.

"I am really grateful to Exterminator, they are the ones who believed in me and put me on the map. The people there look out for my welfare, it's not just a producer and some artistes, it is a family," he said.

Known for his high-energy, 'riot-inducing' performances, Turbulence has toured the United States extensively, and has been on a number of European and Caribbean tours.

In 2003, he followed up his debut album with sophomore effort, 'Rising', and more success followed. Recently, he released his latest album, 'Join Us', and has a small armada of singles which have been enjoying airplay locally such as 'Run Cow', 'Babylon You Doomed', 'Not Like Them and Those', 'Universal Struggle', 'Gideon Start Again' with Ancient Monarchy a.k.a Frisco Kid, and the popular 'Want a Natty' alongside Billboard chart-rider Sasha. The combination single, 'Want a Natty', has been doing very well, and the video for the song is in heavy rotation on local television and cable stations. A new medley video for the soon-to-released single, 'Name and Number' and the single, 'Baby Let's Go' will be introduced to the public soon as well.

Now, years l