By: YardFlex.com Reporter Jigga

Senior Superintendent of Police Reneto Adams has recorded a single on Truckback's 'Carbine' rhythm which has been generating a lot of buzz in the Jamaican marketplace. The single, called 'To Protect and Serve' appears on the Baseline Production imprint for Truckback Records.

"We approached him with the idea over three months ago, and he liked it, so we recorded the song about five days before his first court appearance. It was a good recording session, he sings the hook: Reneto is here to please the people/I am not here to deceive the people/Disarm anybody who ah harm the people/My uptown, downtown, garrison people. The rest of it is all speech, but it bad like yars, he has it like that," Steve of Baseline Productions, said.

The song appears on the Carbine CD which is due out in stores soon. SSP Adams was recently acquitted in the controversial Kraal trial where he was charged

By: YardFlex.com Reporter Jigga

Ya heard it first here, folks. Adidjah Palmer, the man known as the hardcore deejay Vybz Kartel who attracts controversy like Donald Trump earns mega-dollars, is getting married!

YardFlex.com spoke to him late last week about the rumour that was making the rounds in the local entertainment circle. "Right now, is just a big man ting. I am a family man so people should not really be surprised if I decide to tie the knot with someone that I love. I am really excited about the marriage ceremony... a bit nervous, but this is something that I really want to do," said. Vybz Kartel, who was named Stone Love's deejay of the year, recently. He has a number of smash singles this year including 'I Neva', 'Emergency' and even a love song, 'If I Neva See You Again'.

This is no Joke - YardFlex.com Jamaica's number entertainment website will keep you up to-date with full coverage of the lyrical genius wedding.

'I pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride'

Peter Lloyd has had a great '05. He started the year with the now classic hit single Wake Dem Up, gave one of the most scintillating and memorable performances at the annual Rebel Salute Show, did a stellar job as host of TVJ's very popular Sunday night program Man Talk and closed the year with the massive hit song, Gold Digga on Sly and Robbie's Raw Food riddim.

The single is presently at the number 13 position on the BMobile Dancehall Singles Chart, and is climbing the HYPE TV Chart as well as the MEGA JAMZ's radio chart.

The single, which is distributed by All Access Entertainment on 7" is in high demand. You can see and hear Peter Lloyd perform his latest hits at Sugar Minott's "Reggae in the Hills" show on Christmas Day, in Rock Hall, Clarendon and on TVJ's Teen Scene Christmas Special.

JAMAICA has been mentioned among a host of countries that singer Elton John has fingered for gay rights abuses. The singer recently began a strong advocacy campaign for international gay rights on the eve of his wedding, or "civil partnership" with longtime lover David Furnish in England this week will be "the happiest day of my life. "But, the pop star added he will feel sorry for the many gay couples who live in countries that prohibit such unions.

"It has been a long struggle for equal rights to gay people in Britain, but now, in the 21st century, we have real civil rights, tolerance, and final acceptance in our lives," John wrote in The Observer, a Sunday newspaper.

"Next Wednesday, will be the happiest day of my life, when I celebrate a civil partnership with David, I will be thinking, however, about those less fortunate than we are. In many countries, having a same-sex partner is still outlawed."

Quoting Amnesty International, John said an estimated 80 countries still have laws that criminalize adult same-sex relations. He also cited specific cases of abuse in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Jamaica, Uganda, Iraq, and Poland. "Throughout history, gay people such as myself and David have often been made scapegoats by those who fear that we are a threat to the status quo," John said.

More than 600 same-sex couples plan to form civil partnerships in England and Wales on Wednesday, the first day that such ceremonies become possible; in the rest of the United Kingdom civil unions will be performed beginning today in Northern Ireland and Tuesday in Scotland.

According to the AP story, in order to get the law passed that allows such unions, the British government avoided potential opposition by avoiding the term marriage.

With a scorching hot new video for her single, Tell Mi Seh, Tami Chynn and the completion of a successful US promotional run, Tami Chynn is ready to change her description from "rising star" to "starlet".

Tami Chynn literally burst on the scene with a show stealing appearance on Kid Kurrupt's Rock U. Then, the success of her summer hit Hyperventilating sparked the interest of Universal Recording executives, who eventually signed the young singer/dancer/song writer to a four album deal; making her the youngest Jamaican to cop such a recording contract.

Since the signing, Tami has been busy both in the studio - preparing tracks for her spring 2006 album release and on the stage - performing across the island in a string of high profile appearances.

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As the whole nation gets ready for the first-ever explosive reggae festival in Gambian music biz featuring superstar Buju Banton, What's On caught up with the man behind it. Mike Randoll is a Black British who have worked with a lot of popular world musicians. In this interview he talks more about the Buju festival.

What's On: Tells us what role do you play with regards to the coming of Buju Banton to The Gambia?

Mike: My company is called Level 22. We are behind the coming of Buju on Christmas day in The Gambia and also on the 31st December in Sierra Leone.

Out of all the countries in Africa, you only identified The Gambia and Sierra Leone for Buju to perform. Why The Gambia?

A friend of mine Lamin Manga, we worked together while he was in the UK, invited me to The Gambia two years back. I felt in love with the country and he encouraged me to do something for the country. The people here are friendly and it's a very nice peaceful place. I feel safer here, even more than the Caribbean. This is why I want it happen here than any other place.

You already got a local organising team, under the dynamic leadership of Azziz Willan. Are you impressed with what they are doing?

Yes, definitely! All the things we expected them to do, has been done. The stadium has been booked, the people are responding, the flyers and posters are arriving in the next few weeks. We are waiting on materials from Buju in Jamaica for the radio and TV adverts. All that is left now is to convince the people that he is coming.

How do you intend to convince the people?

Lot of promotions... Get Buju to say "hey Gambia look out am coming on Christmas day." We are getting some audios from him for the adverts.

When we talk about Buju he is seemingly a controversial musician. What sort of impact do you think he is going to create in the life of young Gambians?

Buju controversial? May be because of his homophobic lyrics. I don't think he is. There are lots of reggae musicians who sing negative things, making the kids to be bad, taking guns and all other things. Buju loves Africa, when I spoke to him the last night before coming here, he said he has been hearing about The Gambia. He is so excited about the Christmas festival. Buju sings about peace and love. Being a rasta is not about being a bad man.

Most of the time when music superstars come to The Gambia, young Gambian artistes are invited to perform but this performances always take place in the absence of the star. Do we expect the same during the Buju festival?

The only problem with that is when you have a major artiste, it happens in the West as well, and you also have local artiste on board they can't see. The routine is you do your sound check and go to chill in your room. It's not that they are not interested in seeing the musicians, the routine doesn't allow that. I don't think it's going to be possible but I hope The Gambian artiste will learn from Buju's performance.

How many times was Buju in Africa?

I think it's been a couple of times. He has been at Ivory Coast and may be Nigeria or East Africa. He wants to be in places where the culture is alive and the people are nice. If this goes well, the other artiste like Sizzla, Capleton, Morgan Heritage and others may also be interested. Buju will surely share his experience with them.

What type of a welcome do you think we should give to Buju when he lands at the Airport?

Well, Azziz who is the person doing the work on the grounds has a heavy welcoming package for him. When he comes off the plane, there will be a traditional African welcome. He will be taken round town for the people to see him, so that he can say hello to everybody. They will be treating him like a king. We want him to go back to Jamaica and keep on talking about The Gambia.

What are some of his engagements in The Gambia, apart from the Christmas night performance?

Sixteen of them are coming from Jamaica and they will be here on the 20th December. So they will be able to meet and greet government officials, the sponsors etc. He will also visit historical sites of cultural interest. He will finally leave on the 27th December for Sierra Leone.

Any message for the reggae fans?

What I have to say to the fans is we are dealing with peace and love. That's what the music talk about. Peace, love and unity. Buju's show is not about negativity, it is not about burn down Babylon or having conflicts with the police. We want every body to enjoy and go home talking about it.

Following the impressive release of the leading single, 'We Be Burnin' for the album, The Trinity, Sean Paul is all set to start 'blazin' to new heights and take this one to number 1 on charts worldwide.

With the settings of the video changing to depict all the seasons of the year, the video is one to look out for. New and innovative Dancehall dance moves are showcased by Sean's 3 dancers and they too go through all the changes that the settings do.

Simultaneously, on the other side of the world, Sean Paul is releasing another single, 'Ever Blazin'. 'Ever Blazin' is a little bit more risque and it is not the typical Sean Paul of which we are accustomed. But for this one, you have to watch it for yourself!

The Trinity recently went GOLD in Japan and has already been certified GOLD in the US, Canada and Europe.

The video is fun to watch and enjoy: all Dancehall die-hard fans watch out.

The Dancehall quartet T.O.K is now embarking on new grounds, as they will now be adding the term entrepreneurs to their portfolio. The dynamic group will not only be providing their fans with quality music as they have been doing over the years but now they will be marketing a wide range of items from a button to sweatshirts, calendars, tea cups and a lot more.

The items are very rich in colour and display a lot of animations which a can be sported by both parent and child. The animated design idea was made possible by Negash Davidson a graphic designer at Web-FX. He is also responsible for designing T.O.K's website.

Each member has their own page with a listing of items that are branded with only that person. But, there are also items that carry the entire group.

Sexy songstress Aisha Davis delighted audiences at a private event at the Hilton Kingston recently. Backed by Fab 5 and flanked by her talented back up singers, Aisha delivered a blistering 20 minutes set that saw her dancing on stage, flirting with audience members and belting out her new single, Shed Those Tears.

The music video for the single, Shed Those Tears, was shot on location in Kingston by celebrity director, Ras Kassa and is in rotation on local national and cable outlets.

Aisha is busy in the studio working on several singles, marking her return to the mainstream following the birth of her son.

Prior to her self imposed hiatus, Aisha was a featured singer with Anthony B on Someone Loves You Honey, the video for which enjoyed strong rotation on US mainstream video stations such as BET and VH1.

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JAMAICA'S WEEKLY TOP 30 (SINGLES) HIT LIST
By Richie B, host - "HOT MIX" on HOT 102 FM
Sponsored by Tru Juice

TW LW WC TITLE/ ARTISTE/ LABEL

01 3 12 Step Out-Busy Signal-Gravi-T (1wk@1)
02 2 10 Tell Me How Come-Morgan Heritage-Don Corleon
03 4 14 Wild 2 Nite-Shaggy & Olivia-Big Yard
04 1 17 Lucky You-Nanko-Downsound Records { 2wks@No1)
05 5 15 Far From Reality-Natural Black-Don Corleon
06 6 17 Reflection-Jah Cure-Downsound Records (3wks@No1)
07 7 19 Serious Times-Gyptian-Frenz(5 wks@No.1)
08 9 9 Poverty - QQ - Frenz
09 8 10 Emergency-Vybz Kartel-Time Travel (pp#8)
10 12 10 No Ordinary Love-Alaine-Don Corleon
11 14 4 Mama Don't Cry-Gyptian-No Doubt Records
12 11 12 Money In My Pocket-George Nooks &Beenie Man-Tads Intnl. Records
13 13 9 Letter - Kiprich - Big Yard
14 10 14 Can't Get Over You-Daville - Fashowzy (pp#10)
15 15 7 Not Going Down-Busy Signal-Renaissance Records

16 17 7 Life Is So Hard (Bloodshed)-Ras Ghandi -Smokey Room
17 19 6 Don't Stop The Music-Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal-Taxi
18 20 5 Bun Him-Macka Diamond & Black-er-Big Yard
19 16 27 Willie Bounce-Elephant Man-Q-45(3 wks @ No.1)
20 23 3 Taxi Fare Vegas & Lexus - B-Rich
21 22 6 Plead My Cause-Junior X-Herbs House
22 24 4 Realist Ting-Vybz Kartel-In Time Music
23 25 5 Who's Gonna Stop Them Now-King Prof-Vizion Sounds
24 18 19 Liguor-Kiprich-13th Tribe Productions (pp#4)
25 30 2 Woman Tings-Ce'Cile - B-Rich
26 21 20 Love Is- Jah Cure-Don Corleon(pp#4)
27 27 8 My Ex-Girlfriend - Turbulance - Tads Intnl. Records
28 29 3 So much to come Morgan Heritage - HMG Records
29 - New Khaki Suit - Junior Gong/Bounty Killa/ Eeka Mouse - Tuff Gong
30 - New Jump Off Capleton - In Time Music

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART

TW LW WC TITLE/ ARTISTE/ LABEL

01 2 9 The Trinity - Sean Paul - Atlantic & VP Records (4wks@No.1)
02 3 12 Welcome To Jamrock-Junior Gong-Tuff Gong (4wks@ No. 1)
03 1 8 Clothes Drop-Shaggy-Geffen Record (1wk@No.1)
04 4 13 Lava Ground-I-Wayne-VP Records
05 8 3 Hold The Faith - Warrior King - VP Records
06 5 7 Coming In Tough-Freddie McGregor - VP Records
07 6 11 Tough Life-Junior Kelly-VP Records
08 10 3 Pure Lovers Vol.16 Various Artiste - Jet star
09 - New Strictly The Best Vol.34 Various Artiste - VP Records
10 - New Reggae Hits 35 Various Artistes - Jet StarRecords

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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
TW - This Week; LW - Last Week; WC - Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket - Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play

Compilation was done based on information received from the following Sound Systems,
Record Shops and Club.

Aquarius - Kingston, Jamaica Mi Krazy Night Club - Ocho Rios, City Rock Sound System - St. Catherine, Peter Phillip Disco Sound System - St. Andrew, Black Cat Sound System – Mandeville, Cancer Sound System - St. Catherine, Adonai Sound System-St. Andrew. Record Plaza -St Andrew, Top Ranking Record Shop - Mobay, Aquarius Record Shop -Kingston , Mobile Music Record Shop - St Andrew

ENERGY BEAT DISTRIBUTION, 29 Retirement Rd., Kingston 5, Jamaica
Tel/Fax: 876-968-5817 Email: energybeat@hotmail.com booking for Aaron Silk & Alley Cat,
Available soon - Top flossing Rhythm & Let me love you (Singing Melody).

Making a difference is what it's all about for CeSoul Music's latest muli-talented signed Nordia Witter. Born on the beautiful isle of Jamaica, the vivacious singer, songwriter, model and fashion designer grew up in a musical family, sang in her school choir and sites as her main influences Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Beyonce Knowles, Usher and Richie Stephens.

Nordia was born to perform, she attended JA's highly respected Edna Manley School for Performing Arts, where she underwent vocal training and is also an accomplished dancer and actress. Besides her forays on Kingston's prestigious nightclub circuit, where she is well known, the 5'8 bombshell (known to her friends as Angel) has also performed in L.A. and London as well as gracing the runways of many a European fashion house.

Music is what gives Nordia her greatest satisfaction. "I love to sing" she confesses. "There's just so much to say, when I write and sing... it's a very emotional time for me."

Always ready to take on a challenge, Nordia is ready to touch souls, make a difference, let her positive energy shine through. Her compositions reflect on the past while in the present but are all about the future.

Check out Nordia Witter's debut single on CeSoul Music "Be Alone Tonight" and you'll surely understand what we mean as she fuses r&b, hip hop and pop with reggae dancehall sensibilities. "Angel's" star is about to shine.

DNR, a leading news magazine of men's fashion and retail, published every Monday featured the VP inspiered Riddim Driven clothing line recently. The magazine provides news, in-depth features and market reports on men's wear retailing, design trends, apparel and textiles. Among the DNR readership are senior retail managers, buyers, merchandisers, designers, and key executives in the retail, apparel, textile, fiber, financial and advertising industries.

Riddim Driven is the latest premium sport brand of clothing and accessories brought to you by the worlds largest Independent label and distributor of Reggae music, VP Records. Riddim driven spring 06 Collection is inspired by the story/style of the era which fueled the humble roots of reggae/vp records.

Riddim driven is a unique hybrid of culture inspired sport with premium boutique edge and quality. Get the details at: http://www.riddimdrivenclothing.com/

Rap diva Foxy Brown took the stage yesterday to detail her hearing-loss agony - saying she hasn't heard a human voice in six months.

"I have spent many confusing, agonizing nights crying in isolation and silence," Brown told reporters at a W. 57th St. soundstage owned by the BET network.

"But today, I stand before you blessed with only the voice of God in my ears as a vessel of inspiration."

The 26-year-old, Brooklyn-born artist, whose real name is Inga Marchand, wore a black leather Gucci jacket and a pair of tight Gucci jeans and was surrounded by supporters, including music and fashion mogul Russell Simmons.

Brown is due in Manhattan Supreme Court on Dec. 23 for allegedly attacking a manicurist at Bloomie Nails on W. 23rd St. in Chelsea last year during a price dispute.

This month, her former lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, was asked by news reporters at a court hearing why he was passing notes to his client.

Read Full report at:http://www.nydailynews.com

By Heike Wollenweber

"What Kind of Man," brought down the house at Nico Bam Bam's birthday bash at Amnesia nightclub in Ochi, Jamaica. A duplate originally performed on the popular "Drop Leaf" riddim by DEEP, the soul R&B group from Brooklyn, NY is ready to take on Jamaican dancehall.

This is not just another pop group trying to break into the music world—ShoTime (Kenny) and Elijah, the two handsome, 19 year-old, six-foot members of DEEP have paid their dues. Inspired and influenced by music superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, the late Tupac and the Notorious BIG, they have crafted their own style through hard work-wrote their own songs, studied several musical instruments and learned to operate in a recording studio-all in a short time. Local PR entertainment outfit, Zion Rock that has done several stints for Jah Cure is pushing DEEP into the music scene here on the island.

Since signing to the independent record label, Tycoon Dynasty LLC in 2003, DEEP has rounded out their act at home and on the road. When they opened the Detroit Music Conference in March, they held the stage for over one hour. It was hard to top that act but DEEP did a few weeks later at BET LIVE in Orlando. And as a treat, they sang at half time at an Orlando Magic game. Their popularity has grown and Miami saw them open the VP Records Memorial Day Show that hosted celebrated reggae stars as Beenie Man, Buju Banton and Sizzla.

DEEP's popular hit single "Favourite Girl" is slated for an early 2006 release. This tune gets the group a standing ovation every time. Along with another club favourite, "Standing On Da Edge," both songs have received air time in several New York clubs and other DJ venues. DEEP is just impressive. They recently won first place three consecutive times at "Amateur Night at the Apollo." Their 18-track debut entitled "Welcome to R&B City," hosted by the well-known DJ Kay Slay has sold over 10,000 copies in the New York tri-state area and has even been played right here in our own backyard by the legendary Stone Love.

We are ready for DEEP to step into our dancehalls to add some of their R&B flavour!

DIRECTV to Launch World’s First 24-hour Caribbean Entertainment Channel

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. Dec. 15, 2005 - DIRECTV's success in providing first-rate, culturally-relevant programming continues with the addition of HYPE TV, the first and only 24-hour Caribbean music and entertainment channel. Beginning December 15, HYPE TV will be available on an a-la-carte basis for $9.99 per month with the purchase of any DIRECTV base programming package.

Based in Kingston Jamaica, Hype TV is fueled by the pulsating rhythms and vibrant traditions of the Caribbean and is designed for viewers who have cultural ties or simply desire to learn more about the region's rich heritage.

"The number of people of Caribbean descent living in the U.S. continues to grow, along with a corresponding demand for programming pertinent to their culture," said Aaron McNally, vice president, DIRECTV International. "By offering the No. 1 entertainment channel in Jamaica, HYPE TV, with programming that has never been seen in the U.S., DIRECTV helps connect the Caribbean community in the U.S. to their roots by offering programming relevant to their way of life and interests."

Hype TV shares the Caribbean experience through music, fashion and culture, with programming directly from Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, St. Vincent and St. Lucia and featuring Dancehall, Soca and Reggae music. Viewers may tune into Video Friday for its Friday night club setting, VTX The Caribbean Video Countdown, which showcases the region's top artists and features celebrity hosts from Caribbean music and fashion .

HYPE TV also takes an exclusive look at Caribbean fashion. Viewers may tune into Style 360 for information relating to the fashion industry in the Caribbean and around the globe. Also, HYPE 411 offers an edgy look into the entertainment industry as a whole, with the latest news on the Caribbean's premier players in fashion, as well as music and entertainment.

In addition, for the latest news and updates, viewers may tune to Caribbean Nightly News and The Best of HYPE. Caribbean Nightly provides up-to-the-minute news, while The Best of HYPE offers a weekly wrap of everything under the Caribbean sun. Customers who want to subscribe to Hype TV must first subscribe to the DIRECTV BASIC ($9.99/mo) or DIRECTV PREFERRED CHOICE ($29.99/mo) international base packages, or to any TOTAL CHOICE ($41.99/mo. or above) or DIRECTV PARA TODOS ($29.99/mo. or above) base package. The DIRECTV WorldDirect platform has launched 23 channels that deliver a wide variety of new programming in multiple foreign-languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Filipino and Italian, to underserved ethnic markets throughout the United States.

DIRECTV will continue to expand its international programming platform to reach more ethnic audiences. Current and new HYPE TV customers who wish to subscribe to HYPE TV on DIRECTV should call 800-378-7290 for more information on free DIRECTV equipment and installation offers.

About DIRECTV, Inc.
DIRECTV, Inc. is the nation's leading digital television service with more than 15 million customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV (NYSE: DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel television entertainment. DIRECTV is approximately 34 percent owned by News Corporation.

Hype TV Jamaica
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2 Seymour Ave, Kingston 10
Tel (876) 946 9809
www.hypetvjamaica.com

After a Detroit paper reported in July that Eminem was bowing out of the rap game for good, he spoke out to clarify the future of his music career, explaining that he'd take a break from recording his own rhymes to focus his creative efforts on producing other artists' material. Nearly four months later, the rapper has released a retrospective collection featuring a handful of fresh tracks, slapped with the ominous title Curtain Call.

If this is the last we'll hear from Eminem for a while, at least he's going out on a high note. Curtain Call: The Hits racked up first-week sales of nearly 441,000, earning Em the #1 spot on Billboard's albums chart - the fourth straight chart-topping debut of his career. 2004's Encore achieved week-one sales of 711,000 for a #1 debut, while 2002's The Eminem Show and 2000's The Marshall Mathers LP both sold over 1 million copies to open on top.

According to SoundScan figures, Eminem's latest Billboard conquest came during a rather robust week at retail, likely triggered by last week's Grammy nominations as well as the vigorous spending habits of holiday shoppers. Curtain Call claimed Billboard's crown handily, outselling its two closest competitors by more than 200,000 copies. Lil' Wayne's Tha Carter II debuts at #2 with more than 238,000 scans while Korn's first studio LP without former guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, See You on the Other Side, opens in the #3 slot with sales of close to 221,000.

To Read Full Story: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1518100/20051214/eminem.jhtml?headlines=true

Aidonia's 'Chicken Head' hit on 'Galore' rhythm has been getting crazy airplay, and blowing up all over FM radio in the last couple of weeks.

"We plan to do a music video before the end of the year, crazy concepts, do it the proper way. The main show for the Christmas is Sting, mi plan fi stamp mi authority, mi, mi have a element of surprise, mi have some new ting fi the people, Mi ah go do tings the proper way, the dapper way, not the snapper way, cause we set the gal dem inna position inna lotta way," he said, laughing.

Aidonia also has a new single, 'Innocent Blood' on producer Birch's
'Gangsta Rock' rhythm.

"We have nuff other things, ah just when dem fi drop and the people dem accept it," he said.

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Young Andrew Cameron is one of the most competent young deejays working on the International Music scene. He may be young in age, at 28, but he is a veteran artiste, having started mashing up stage shows from the age of ten.

"LITTLE WICKED", as he was now called, because of his size and how good he was lyrically registered the fact that he is a talent to be reckoned with. During those early days, "LITTLE WICKED", went on to record quite a few songs. The first of which is titled, "Chicago Bulls", which was released in 1991 on the Prof record label. He followed up his first release with another single titled, "I Spy", which was also released on the Prof record label.

On the strength of these two singles "LITTLE WICKED" began to garner some recognition as a qualified artiste. So much so, that ace deejay, Ninja Man, having taken note of his talent and decided to take him under his wings which saw him earning the opportunity to perform at Border Clash before a huge audience in 1992, in which Little Wicked was called up on stage by Gun teeth, Gold teeth Ninja Man.

In the early '90s "Border Clash", was a premier calendar event that showcased the best talents in the parishes of Kingston and St. Catherine. Of course, this was the beginning of stardom for "LITTLE WICKED." Immediately after his '92, "Border Clash" performance he was booked by Isiah Laing to appear on, "STING" that same year."

The following year, (1993), "LITTLE WICKED", met veteran producer, Tappa Zoukie Sinclair, who expressed the desire to work with him and assist him in building his career. The first single, "Tappa", released for him is titled, "Done Wid De War." It was released that same year, along with "Nah Get Nuh Ratings." The popularity of, "Nah Get Nuh Ratings", inspired Ronnie Burke, the then C.E.O., of the now defunct, Synergy Productions, to book him for an appearance on "REGGAE SUNSPLASH '93." On that historic occasion he ended up performing in a 'clash' situation with, "ANTHONY B" (who was then also an upcoming artistes). That same year he also performed at REGGAE SUMFEST. His first overseas show was in Grand Cayman in 1994.

LEXUS PROMOTIONS AND RECORDING COMPANY head Mr Carroll Powell heard and saw LITTLE WICKED'S talent and sign him in 1996. He began to travel extensively and after performing at an event in New York, a gentleman came and told him that the late Biggy Small wants to have a word with him, Biggy lamented about his talent and potential. He also stated that he will be having his own record company soon to be called Junior Mafia and wanted him to be one of his first artistes to team up with his production. This same year they performed together at Sting. But it did not materialized because of his death.

Soon after LITTLE WICKED met Dougie Fresh once more whose path was cross during his time with Biggy Small, they did a song together called "NUTTY BUDDY" which did well overseas, so much that he and Dougie Fresh performed at the Apollo in New York. There he met the presenter of the Soul Train Awards who requested their performance on that show. LITTLE WICKED was now sparring with the rich and famous. He was introduced to Tommy Hilfiger and became the first artiste from Jamaica and the Caribbean to model his couture.

In the ever evolving international recording and entertainment firmament trends change rapidly and in the beginning of the new millennium he became a father ease off the scene relaxing and helping to raise his three children. It was during this period he found his true calling in the Rastafarian faith and became a Rasta, which is newly found name form to the now "RASSHADY". Now this son of the sunshine city is back bigger and better and has resign with Lexus Promotions and recording Company. His Latest single is "RUN IT" which is creating waves on the local dancehall circuit. You can expect great things from LITTLE WICKED AKA RASSHADY for the coming years.

For Booking Contact:
Lexxus Promotion
(876) 461-6552 or 309-4689
Office: (876) 754-2718
Email: Lexxuspro@cwjamaica.com

NEW YORK - MTV's annual New Year's Eve party from Times Square will feature musical performances by Kanye West, Adam Levine, Shakira and Fall Out Boy, the network announced on Monday.

The two-hour telecast, which begins at 10:30 p.m. ET (live) and PT (on tape), will have MTV VJ's Damien Fahey, Vanessa Minnillo, Quddus Philippe, La La Vazquez and Susie Castillo as hosts.

Common, All-American Rejects and Young Jeezy will also perform. There will be an appearance by the Rev. Run and his family, MTV said.

"For years, New Year's Eve on MTV has always meant the best new music to our viewers," said David Sirulnick, executive vice president, MTV News and Production. "2005 is no different, with amazing performances from some of the biggest artists from the past year. We will have wall-to-wall music straight through to 2006."

Read Full Story at: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10438304/

Supreme Promotions has released the much-anticipated Sting line-up for this year's concert. The line-up is segmented into several theme-driven areas such as Peacemakers, Starmakers, 12 Young Superstars, Dancehall Praise, Fabulous Ladies of Dance featuring D'Angel and Macka Diamond, Dancehall Praise featuring Prodigal Son, Super Seven featuring acts like Ras Ghandi and Gyptian, Peace Messenjahs featuring Half Pint, and the last segment which will cap off the show is dubbed, Most Wanted which will feature heavyweights such as Beenie Man and Portmore's homegrown hero, Vybz Kartel.

"I am looking forward to Sting, it is my show, Laing cannot go around me this year, Sting helped to build my career, so I have a special love for that show, and I will be going there overloaded, the fans can expect crazy new lyrics from Kartel," deejay Adidjah Palmer told YardFlex.com.

The deejay was involved in the controversial beating incident of Ninjaman during Sting 2003, an incident that preceded a show-ending melee, and one which will live in dancehall infamy.

Engineer/Song writer/Artiste Delano McLaughlin more familiarly known to others by his alias 'Ilano' will no doubt be one of Jamaica's main characters behind the scenes of Jamaica’s Dancehall/reggae music.

Ilano has steadily been in the music industry for over five years now, where he started out in the position of assistant engineer for internationally acclaimed producer Dave Kelly.

Within the first six months on the job Ilano shows tremendous amount of skills that impressed Dave Kelly so, he decided to upgrade his position from assistant to Recording Engineer which saw Ilano taking vocals for well known artiste such as Baby Cham, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Foxy Brown, Kimani Marley, you name it.

As Ilano got more mature in the business, he then sailed ship to join forces with Ili Dread at Kings of Kings.

There he became one of the main recording engineers and it was from there he started to develop his skills as a songwriter and managed to pen a couple of hit tunes for entertainers such as Wayne Wonder, Spragga Benz, Chico, Mr. Easy to name a few.

WhenYardFlex.Com asked Ilano which area of the music industry he first fell in love with this is what he had to say. "To tell you the truth, singing was my first love, but then I got curious wanting to know how the music was created, this was when I decided to rest being an artiste. But one thing I can tell you it's best when you master what's behind the music before you decide on becoming a recording artiste," said Ilano who's the nephew of the late veteran DJ Pan Head.

Ilano closed by letting us know what his philosophy of life is: Everything Measures by Time - With That You Will Succeed.

Ghandi's popular hit song, 'Bloodshed (Life is So Hard)' is rocketing up the charts, especially Richie B's Tru Juice charts, and is sitting pretty at the #22 spot. The video is getting heavy rotation on CVM, TVJ, Hype, Re TV, Music Plus and Juice TV.

"The inspiration behind the tune is what is going on in Jamaica, and how the violence is taking a toll on the innocent, and the young men. So right now, we don't need or want any more bloodshed, we want a
peaceful Christmas going into the New Year 2006, so people listen to the words, is a true song, the video is a true funeral in Christian Pen," deejay Ghandi told YARDFLEX.COM

He will be appearing at Kingston Jamboree in Tivoli Gardens, GT Extravaganza in St. Elizabeth and Island Explosion in Clarendon. He will also be on Campfire and Sting 2005 at Jamworld in Portmore.

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Elephant Man a.k.a. "The Energy God" has returned to Europe for a tour that has received a tremendous response from concert goers. With every show sold out, the artist, known for his impressive on stage antics, looks to wow the audience with hits like "Pon De River," "Jook Gal," "Father Elephant" and his most recent hit "Willie Bounce" which was recently added to New York's Hot 97.

Elephant Man is currently putting the finishing touches on his latest album "Over Di Wall" due out in early 2006. The artist has also recently contributed a track to Funk Master Flex's latest compilation, the new song "The Way We Roll" is starting to pick up momentum on commercial radio.

This tour represents the first time Elephant Man has returned to Europe in several years. Joining Elephant Man on the tour will be Disc Jockey Kevin Shields, Famed Dancehall Dancer Chucky, and fellow artist Kid Kirrup.

The tour is currently underway, with every show in every city sold to capacity. After arriving in France on Wednesday December 7th, the first show got underway last night in Belgium. The tour will last through the weekend, and will end up in Switzerland before the artist returns to the island.

TORONTO - All hail the new princess of pop! The day after Gwen Stefani picked up five Grammy nominations, including album of the year for her multi-platinum solo debut, Love. Angel. Music.Baby., and record of the year for Hollaback Girl, the 36-year-old singer debuted her first ever solo tour at the Air Canada Centre last night in front of a sold-out crowd.

And if there was any doubt about her royal status in pop music -- she previously fronted Orange County ska-pop outfit No Doubt -- Stefani first appeared in a tiara and robe, and sitting on a red velvet and gold throne that came out of the stage during the opening song Harajuku Girls.

Surrounded by four Japanese girl dancers, the so-called "Harajuku girls," Stefani commanded the audience from the opening note, even if the hour-and-20-minute performance was definitely of the lightweight variety in the music department.

Let's put it this way, Stefani is no real threat to pop music's official queen bee who she has so closely modeled herself after -- Madonna -- right down to the peroxide blond bobbed hair and red lips.

Still, Stefani is definitely a charismatic presence on stage and her solo career seems to have unleashed her femininity more than ever before.

Teetering around in sexy black stilettos, mini-skirts, short shorts, tank-tops, and one knockout silver sequined dress that recalled Marilyn Monroe during her hit Cool, Stefani seriously showed off her sex kitten/goddess side.

She also recalled her No Doubt tomboy persona whenever she donned a tracksuit or trackpants and couldn't seem to stay off the speakers or two little catwalks in front of the main stage.

Helping flesh out her performance considerably was a dynamite five-piece band, including bassist Gail Ann Dorsey of David Bowie fame, and four b-boys whose breakdancing moves were truly breathtaking.

By JANE STEVENSON - Toronto Sun
Read Full Story: http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2005/12/10/1346781.html

Jeremy Harding recently gave a lecture to the students of the Red Bull Music Academy. Below is an excerpt from a student’s online diary, who attended the session.

"Jamaica's Jeremy Harding, leading exponent of dancefloor riddims, was first up on the couch to break the mold. His lecture explored a wealth of knowledge and experience related to Reggae and Ragga history. From managing and discovering Sean Paul, to Sly and Robbie anecdotes from days gone by, Jeremy's stories niced up the mood and made us wanna whine and grine.

Naturally the conversation took a welcome turn to current affairs - at last a frank and direct commentary on the "ba**y boy" bashing phenomenon that has been in and out of the news for years.

Jeremy's cool, calm and collected approach, combined with his seemingly infini1te passion for the riddims that swing and sway like a summer breeze, teleported our participants out of the studio mindset and off to an island sunset for a few hours. Sir Harding, big up your chest. Running tings."

Ce'Cile's 'Woman Ting' radio hit, which appears on Richard Browne's 'Baddis' rhythm, is set to really take off with the release of a video on local cable stations.

"The video premiered last week, and was directed by Julia Braham, and it featured Rolex and local actor, 'Chuchu' from the play Bad Mind. Trust me, the video is hard, everybody loves it, and the buzz is really great now that the video buss. I am just looking forward to the rest of 2005, I have Stone Love anniversary coming up, I leave for Guyana next week, and after that, I have a show in Canada over the Christmas, so it's all good," the sexy singer said.

Badgal Ce'Cile has recently returned from a tour of the United States and is now back in the island preparing her stint, she will showcase on Jamaica's greatest one night reggae show Sting. She also recently had a photo session (Promotional Photos) with Carlington Wilmot one of Jamaica's best Photographers in the entertainment industry.

Ce'Cile first gained recognition for her hit single, 'Changez', and has scored several other hits since then including 'Loser', last year's hit with Lady Saw.

Contact: Information for Carlingon Wilmot
For Promotional Photos
call 1876-381-3874

By Richie B, host - "HOT MIX" on HOT 102 FM
Sponsored by Tru Juice

TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 16 Lucky You-Nanko-Downsound Records { 2wks@No1)
02 2 9 Tell Me How Come-Morgan Heritage-Don Corleon
03 3 11 Step Out-Busy Signal-Gravi-T
04 5 13 Wild 2 Nite-Shaggy & Olivia-Big Yard
05 7 14 Far From Reality-Natural Black-Don Corleon
06 4 16 Reflection-Jah Cure-Downsound Records (3wks@No1)
07 6 18 Serious Times-Gyptian-Frenz(5 wks@No.1)
08 8 9 Emergency-Vybz Kartel-Time Travel
09 9 8 Poverty-QQ-Frenz
10 10 13 Can't Get Over You-Daville - Fashowzy
11 12 11 Money In My Pocket-George Nooks &Beenie Man-Tads Intnl. Records
12 14 9 No Ordinary Love-Alaine-Don Corleon
13 16 8 Letter - Kiprich - Big Yard
14 18 3 Mama Don't Cry-Gyptian-No Doubt Records
15 17 6 Not Going Down-Busy Signal - Renaissance Records

16 13 26 Willie Bounce-Elephant Man-Q-45(3 wks @ No.1)
17 19 6 Life Is So Hard (Bloodshed)-Ras Ghandi -Smokey Room
18 11 18 Liguor-Kiprich-13th Tribe Productions (pp#4)
19 20 5 Don't Stop The Music-Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal-Taxi
20 23 4 Bun Him-Macka Diamond & Black-er-Big Yard
21 15 19 Love Is-Jah Cure-Don Corleon(pp#4)
22 24 5 Plead My Cause-Junior X-Herbs House
23 29 2 Taxi Fare Vegas & Lexus - B - Rich
24 26 3 Realist Ting-Vybz Kartel-In Time Music
25 27 4 Who's Gonna Stop Them Now-King Prof-Vizion Sounds
26 25 12 Better Must Come-QQ- Calibud (pp#12)
27 22 7 My Ex-Girlfriend - Turbulance - Tads Intnl. Records
28 21 22 Rasta Still Deh Bout-Josie Mel & Lutan Fyah-Minor 7, Flat 5(pp#6)
29 30 2 So much to come Morgan Heritage - HMG Records
30 - New Woman Tings-Ce'Cile- B-Rich

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART

TW LW WC TITLE/ ARTISTE/ LABEL

01 3 7 Clothes Drop-Shaggy-Geffen Record (1wk@No.1)
02 2 8 the Trinity - Sean Paul - Atlantic & VP Records (3wks@No.1)
03 1 11 Welcome To Jamrock-Junior Gong-Tuff Gong (4wks@ No. 1)
04 4 12 Lava Ground-I-Wayne- VP Records
05 6 6 Coming In Tough-Freddie McGregor- VP Records
06 5 10 Tough Life-Junior Kelly-VP Records
07 7 10 Infiltration-Assassin-VP Records
08 9 2 Hold Di Faith - Warrior King - VP Records
09 8 3 Seasons-Various Artistes-Don Corleon (pp#8)
10 10 2 Pure Lovers Vol.16 Various Artiste - Jet star

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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
TW - This Week; LW - Last Week; WC - Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket - Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
Compilation was done based on information received from the following Sound Systems, Record Shops and Club.

Record Plaza - St. Andrew, Asylum Night Club - Kingston, Bad Influence Sound System – St. Catherine, Stone Love Sound System - Kingston, Black Scorpio Sound System - St. Andrew, Amplex Sound System - St. Catherine, Silver Stone Sound System-Kingston. Record Plaza - St Andrew, Top Ranking Record Shop - Mobay, Dis and Dat Record Shop - Ocho Rios, Derrick Harriot Record Shop - St Andrew

ENERGY BEAT DISTRIBUTION, 29 Retirement Rd., Kingston 5, Jamaica
Tel/Fax: 876-968-5817 Email: energybeat@hotmail.com booking for Aaron Silk & Alley Cat, Available soon - Top flossing Rhythm & Let me love you (Singing Melody).

BACKAYARD prep-mag is a locally produced Jamaican lifestyle publication devoted to promoting the broad scope of the Jamaican music scene, artists, producers, writers and musicians. As the name suggests, BACKAYARD prep-mag is the pre-cursor to BACKAYARD magazine tentatively set for release by year end.

The prep-mag and magazine will not only cover the various genres of reggae music, past and present, but also local designers, hotspots and locally produced goods and services. There will also be features on reggae music and artistes internationally.

The aim of the magazine is to depict the Jamaican lifestyle and music as accurately and unbiased as possible. The magazine's target market lies between the ages of 18 – 35. The prep-mag will be released every other month from now until the magazine is ready to be launched.

The prep-mag is to be used as a marketing tool/teaser to create anticipation for the magazine while at the same time help to build a relationship with advertisers that are on board from the inception, which will give them significantly lower rates and preference for the magazine when it is released.

The duo, Leftside and Esco, will be pushing out the 'Galore' riddim for the Christmas.

"Basically, we went to Florida and New York did a couple of shows and we loved the response," Esco told YardFlex.com.

In the meantime, the duo's 'Tuck in Your Belly', hit the top ten of London's CHOICE FM radio, and went #1 in Trinidad, catapulting the duo into the limelight. Some of the artistes on the 'Galore' riddim are Vybz Kartel, Bling Dawg, Buju Banton, Wayne Marshall, Beenie Man, Idonia, TOK, Calico, Hollow Point, Future Troubles, Busy Signal and Tami Chynn.

The duo's resume includes Preston Onfroy's 'Party Time' and Trevor James' Mexican rhythms. They have also worked on Wayne Wonder's 'No Holding Back' album, Sean Paul's latest effort 'The Trinity', and Bounty Killer's 'Ghetto Dictionary'.

By: YardFlex Reporter Jigga

You'd be hard pressed to find a more humble artiste than singer Gyptian. He has been able to retain his easygoing persona even though he has been bombarded by accolades and hailed by many admirers since his smash hit, 'Serious Times'.

The powerful hit, 'Serious Times', is a song carved in reggae oak - solid. The terrific trifecta of Gyptian's rich, ice-cube clear sound, the mournful drums of noted Nyabinghi drummer, Bongo Herman, and the sweet saxophone of Tony Green have made the song a bona fide hit that has made FM radio in Jamaica sit up and pay attention.

It has graduated to cult status, becoming a ghetto anthem on the lips of the poverty-stricken masses. The song is all at once a call to action, a sad commentary on the country's spiraling murder count, and an earnest advice column to young males on how to survive these most 'serious of times'.

Riddim magazine interviewed the artiste just a few days shy of his 23rd birthday at Mr. Wong's studio, 'Ten Times Strong' in Portmore, St. Catherine recently. Seated on a fire hydrant outside the studio, and dressed in his underpants and a white merino, Gyptian is the impresario of cool.

"Calm as the breeze would describe me, just cool and easy going, it's an Edwards thing, in the genes," he joked, a dying ganga 'spliff' hanging from his lower lip.

Gyptian was born Windel Beneto Edwards on October 25, 1983, and hails from King Weston District near Lawrence Tavern in St. Andrew. He got his first whiff of success last year when he was chosen as the winner of a major talent contest. Now, only a few months later, everybody knows his name. But this humble young man is almost at pains to maintain that his recent heady success has not changed him in any way.

"Nothing no change, people see me as a star, but I always see myself as a leader, growing up, going to high school, I was always a leader long before this, so this is nothing I can't handle," he said.

He attended King Weston All-Age before going on to Glengoffe High school, and had always harboured the ambitions of either becoming a police officer, or a soldier. He had never seriously entertained the idea of a career in the music business, but admits that he used to love singing in churches.

"The church is like the dancehall, God de everywhere, Methodist, Baptist, Ebenezer church so I go there go sing," he said. He grew up in what he calls "a happy household" with both parents, his Christian mother, Pauline, and his Rastafarian father, Basil. "They have always lived lovingly and they never tried to influence us to become Rastafarians or Christians, they allowed us to make up our own minds," he said.

Encouraged by family members, Gyptian began to pursue his music career, and began to hone his craft at several talent shows and small concerts across the island. He came to Kingston and hooked up with renowned musician Earl 'Chinna' Smith, who produced the first 'Serious Times' track as far back as 1999, but it was never released. "I went back to King Weston to regroup, and then I had some relatives in Portmore who told me about this studio there, so I went to that community to live in 2004," he said.

A few months later, after winning the 'Portmore Star Search' contest, the Big Enchilada came (drum roll please), the resurrection, re-make and release of 'Serious Times'.

"This producer, Kenneth 'Spragga' Wilson actually took me off a construction job I was doing for $1,000 a day to voice the tune, and he never paid me for voicing the tune because he used up all his money to book the studio time, and ting, si I never got paid for the song," he said.

But all that is forgotten now given the smashing success of the song.
"The whole vibe with the tune good right now, everyone a reach out to it and to me, so I have to keep my composure about it," he said.
Several artistes have already began to comment on Gyptian's serenity, and composure when on stage. Reggae l0vers who have seen him perform are struck by the mesmerizing quality of his delivery when singing 'Serious Times'. He stands almost stationary, and he begins to chant in that distinctive throaty voice, and audiences stand a little in awe of what appears to be the cool, matter-of-fact musings of a youthful Old Testament prophet who has a little bit of God's inside information.

In that moment, he becomes what Jamaicans like to call a 'warner man', a doomsday Messiah prophesying about approaching destruction. All that's left is that single finger of reproof. Gyptian is a shortened word for 'Egyptian', a name given to him by his friends who were teasing the artiste one day because he had wrapped a towel over his head, and "looked like an Egyptian", and the name stuck. He is still learning about the Rastafarian faith, and has begun to grow his covenant (locks).

"If it grow, it grow. Right now, life is just for living, and am not 100 per cent sure about Rastafarianism being a religion as some people make it out to be, so I am just taking it easy," he said.
Gyptian credits Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Luciano, Beres Hammond and other cultural icons as his influences, but surprisingly, it is Celine Dion.

"I love her delivery, her clarity, her work is powerful, the songs are incredible, each note is sharp and clear, she is so good I can't even pick out my favourite song, I love all of them," he said.
He also has great admiration for Jimmy Cliff, who the singer claims "looks a lot like my father."

"I would love to sit and have a conversation with him one day," he said. He has not been signed to any label, but has been doing some freelance work with a number of different producers, working on follow-up songs such as 'What a Policy' on the Season rhythm, 'You Never Know', 'Mama Don't Cry' and 'Going on Life's Journey'.

"I have done some things that I have put my all into and I feel really proud about it. Music is the only thing that will transpire eternally and the idea of doing conscious music has become a part of me," he said.

Source: Riddim Magazine

Even though TOK is quite busy promoting their album, Unknown Language, they have shot once again another local video, Hotter.

It was shot at Passa Passa as well as by the Old Cinema in Downtown Kingston a few weeks ago by Nordia Rose. Female deejay, Ce'Cile, Monsta Twins, Supa Hype, DJ Kareem and producer John John were among those in the biz who passed through.

TOK can be seen here in Jamaica this Christmas before they head off to tour Japan.

They perform at Smirnoff Experience's "Party with the Stars", Teen Splash as well as the GT Taylor show in St. Elizabeth. They will also be trekking across the Gulf to do some shows in the State.

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Born in Kingston Jamaican, statuesque, flamboyant and strikingly beautiful Simone Henry (SHADE) broke from family tradition when she decided to pursue her life long dreams as a Model, Singer & Actress. Simone (Shade) started modeling in 1994 with the well known Miguel Models & moved on to modeling with Pulse International Model Agency. Shade became a well known face appearing in Local & international Fashion Shows, Talent shows, Local news papers & magazines such as The Sky Writing Magazine.

Shade is now modeling and recording her album that is scheduled to be released June 10th - 06 with songs like Saaf and Crazy that is turning up the heat in South Florida, and the Caribbean. Performing at various fashion shows like the VP's annual Memorial Day Reggae fest, shows in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and in Jamaica and at the annual Fashion Week events in Miami. Shade's single called Saaf has been released and is available in store through out Jamaica and Miami.

Shade's music is very energetic and "catchy". This diva is not new to the game though, Shade has been in the biz for at least 11 years, working hard throughout her career to developing her image, personality and developing her talents.

Shade has been around the block and she think there is still a lot more for her to achieve. In 2000 Shade's first song "Big Ninja Bike", was recorded at Tuff Gong Studio and produced by Bunny Lee.

2001-2003 'SIMONE HENRY Digita, the blue-haired beauty who plays a girl from the future that bring new technoloy via Cable and Wireless Mobile became a household name & icon . Shade stormed the Island of Jamaica doing radio commercials, television commercials and live appearances advertising for the telecommunication mogul Cable and Wireless.

Shade performed at numerous Jamaica Carnivals, at the weekly blow-out fetes at Marketplace, Constant Spring Road, Kingston Road Parade Floats, Cinema 2, Island wide & Internationally. Then known
as Digita representing Cable & Wireless, Shade again wow the audience at the Miss Jamaica Fashion Model pageant 2001 where she was placed in the top three position that landed her modeling assignment all over the United State, Milan & the Caribbean.

Shade captivated the minds & heart of her fans and showed her appreciation at the well know Peer Awards 2000 & 2001 where she brought home 11 awards for Cable and Wireless. Awards ranged from' Best Campaign of the Year, Best Radio Commercial of the year, Best Magazine Advertisement of the year, Best Television Commercial of the year. campaign/Production: Digital, Produced by Patrick Waldemar from Water Works's advertising agency used in: Radio, Print, Billboards, Outdoor, & TV mediums. Look out for this 6'00" tall Beauty called Shade, you will fall in love with her smiles and charisma, something refreshing.

VP Records announces the launch of a new web site where consumers and businesses can order directly from one of reggae music's leading distributors. The site will hold one of the largest archives of reggae music on the net and offers music in a variety of formats including CDs, DVDs, 7 inch vinyl, 12 inch vinyl, VHS cassette, and audio cassette.

Described as a 'reggae lover's dream,' www.vpreggae.com will have every reggae title in the VP Records distribution catalog of over 25,000+ available to its consumers. "The fundamental difference between VP Records Corporate site www.vprecords.com and our newly launched site www.vpreggae.com is that you can also find titles that are not on our label. There is virtually an unlimited selection of reggae music to choose from, you can pretty much find almost any reggae record ever made." Vice President Randy Chin comments.

"Whether the album was produced in Jamaica, New York, or Europe, you can find it on VP Reggae; it will be the authoritative web site for Reggae music."

The site is easily searchable and interactive. On select titles, consumers can listen to snippets of the albums, or find out what new albums are slated for release in the near future. It can give you up-to-the-minute information on the best selling records in reggae. It can also provide the web surfer with information on artists catalog and releases. Included in the site are hundreds of featured artists, ranging from Bob Marley to Sean Paul.

With the launch of this site, VP Records is taking yet another giant leap forward to offer the best reggae from classic hits to rare titles. Available to all reggae fans across the US, www.vpreggae.com is currently up and running and taking orders.

WWW.VPREGGAE.COM

Known for block buster weekend activities (Appleton Temptation Island, Fusion), Appleton Jamaica Rum is committed to making its inimitable mark next month with a "December 2 Remember"! Appleton Jamaica Rum is ready to set the bar for entertainment this Christmas season.

Appleton Jamaica Rum is prepared to bring the "flavour" to the island with a two day series. First, Appleton City transforms the newly renovated Temple Hall Estate, in Stony Hill into OUR (Appleton) city, on Friday, December 16. It will be the ultimate party with three of Jamaica's top sound systems; Renaissance, Coppershot, 3rd Degree and the party animal, Kurt Riley.

Following that, will be the Welcome 2 Jamrock concert on Saturday, December 17 at Cinema 2 in New Kingston, featuring several top performers in the industry. "This concert is in response to all that's been happening in Jamaica. We are trying to uplift and bring back positive vibes to Kingston," commented Kevin Bourke, Category Manager of the Appleton Range.

David Walton, Brand Manager of Appleton Jamaica Rum, notes that "The December 2 Remember weekend will be the ultimate weekend that is a party and a concert which all others will be judged by."

MIAMI, FL -- Music from up-and-coming R&B sensation Na'sha (pronounced Nay-sha) will be featured in Lion's Gate film In The Mix. She has contributed two songs - "Fire" and "Saturday" - for the romantic comedy that features Usher in his first starring role. The movie bows nationally this Wednesday, November 23.

Blending R&B, hip hop and outright soul, Na'sha is turning heads with her September 20th debut release My Story on Miami-based Pure Records. The fifteen-track ride, 14 of which were penned by Na'sha, is called "stunning- a seamless assimilation of 30 years of pop, R&B, gospel & soul," by the Miami New Times.

My Story brings out a cast of all-star talent. The album is produced by an array of hitmakers including Grammy Award winners Scott Storch (Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Terror Squad) & James Poyser (Common, Jill Scott, Leela James), Sting International (Shaggy) and R&G Productions.

Na'sha is joined by Shaggy on the sexy track "What U Waiting 4" and featu