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She's young, but seems to be a very intelligent individual, who knows where she's intended on heading and what she desires in life. She's a big fan of big dreams she said - "I believe it's okay to be a dreamer because it helps to push you to achieve those goals and smack those obstacles out of your way. Further more no one can take away your dreams from you, Suwayne King told YardFlex.Com reporter Lucky Me.

Favourite colour: red and pink I love these colours because they brings out the colours in me, lol.

Favourite song: Faith by Celine Dion - Celine Dion is probably the best female vocalist I have heard and she sings with a lot of emotions and feelings.

Ambition: I want to be a nurse so I plan to return to school soon.

Favourite phrase: With God, I can do anything. I am a strong believer in God.

Major influences: boyfriend, Wayne, and Cecile, her best friend

SIGN: Sagittarius

Traits looking for in a man: A man who is sexy, sweet, spontaneous, intelligent and loves and respects me how a lady should be treated.

There were media reports recently that rapper Snoop Dogg had been arrested after a disturbance at Heathrow airport. The US star was detained by police when a row broke out after his 30-strong entourage was refused entry to the British Airways first-class lounge at the airport's Terminal 1.

His party was then alleged to have moved to a duty-free shop where it was said they threw bottles of whisky to the floor and argued with staff. Police were called to the airport and were escorting the group away from the scene when a further disturbance broke out, Scotland Yard said.

Seven officers received minor injuries - mainly cuts and bruises - and one suffered a fracture to the hand. The superstar rapper grew up on the gang-infested streets of Long Beach, California and ended up on the wrong side of the law.

In 1993 he was tried and acquitted for murder - the same year he found fame with debut album Doggystyle. Since then he has become a movie star, appearing in the Starsky and Hutch remake, and has even been invited to speak at the Oxford Union.

Melissa Chambers
YardFlex Writer

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Dancehall celebrity D'Angel issued a release to the media this week saying that she will continue to perform on stage shows publicly for the next few months, after getting the go-ahead from her paediatrician.

"After three months, everything is sealed, the doctors said that I should take it easy as with any woman having her first child, but that I can continue to work. Anyway, mi nah run no marathon onstage, I just need to control mi movements, so there is no danger to the baby," she told YardFlex.Com on Saturday.

She performed at Richie Pooh's 13th anniversary show in Miami, Florida last week where Beenie Man and Sizzla were the headline acts. And she intends to perform alongside Beenie Man at stage shows over this weekend.

"I have shows leading straight up through the Summer, both local and overseas, my pregnancy is a life inside of me makes me but it makes me twice as strong...in fact, mi badder onstage, Beenie say me even a work better, I am growing, it's just natural," she said.

The child, which will be D'Angel's first and Beenie Man's seventh, may be due some time in October. D'Angel intends to buck a trend which has often hobbled the careers of female deejays once they get pregnant in Jamaica where they are sometimes unfairly discriminated against by male producers and promoters.

A few weeks ago, she had told a YardFlex reporter that she had intended to take a break after her pregnancy reached an advanced stage.

"After my baby, I will be right back, I am not taking an extended break (after the baby's birth). Right now, I am recording my album, I already did my collaborations for 'Undisputed', and I have a couple of videos to do soon, and in the meantime, I'll still be recording songs in the studio, just no shows for now," she was quoted as saying.

ZIP FM and IRIE FM have banned Chuck Fender's uptempo hit, 'Gash Dem' on recommendations made by the Broadcasting Commission. According to electronic mass media regulations in Jamaica, the commission itself does not ban any specific recordings or programmes, but they can make recommendations, and it appears that both IRIE and ZIP concur with their assessment of the song.

It is unclear whether other stations will follow suit.

The lyrics mirror the love of Jamaican artistes for the 'incendiary' with calls to 'burn' out negative elements that plague the society.

Gash dem and light dem
For the negative vibes weh dem a bring
Gash dem and lite dem
Mi come fi mash up and wreck up
Dem senseless killing
Gash dem and lite dem
Boy haffi reverse wid dem bag a gun ting
Gash dem and lite dem
Stand guard and come outa di wages of sin."
(Gash Dem an Light Dem, Chuck Fender).

What do you think? Is this song 'bannable'? Or should the BC mind its own BC bizness?

The next round of the Tastee Talent contest auditions is set for Saturday, May 6, at the Tastee Outdoor theatre in Cross Roads, starting at 9:00 am.

The Tastee Talent contest has the outstanding feature of being the only local talent contest that is opened to talents of all ages and in all the performing arts, be it singing, deejaying, dancing, acting, performing poetry, playing an instrument or even doing a magic act.

This year marks the 27th anniversary of the home-grown talent contest (the country's longest-running), which has provided the launching pad for many who have made it big in the entertainment industry. Tastee winners Beenie Man and King Yellowman even made it to the Grammy awards. Yellowman was the first DJ to be nominated for the popular music industry's most recognised honour.

This year is also a special year for Tastee, as the company marks its 40th anniversary. Contestants can look forward to special Tastee anniversary prizes and the contest is opening the doors for a special category of talents as a prize is being offered for the Best solo artiste. This prize will see the best singer being selected out of the contest come December.

The winner of the prize (and the winner does not have to be in the top 4 ), will get an all expense paid trip to London to compete in the UK Unsigned contest. If he or she emerges winner in the UK-Unsigned, he/she will then go on to compete in the World Unsigned contest out of which the winner will grab a share of the £10,000.00 award, as well as performance tours throughout the UK, Europe and Africa.

The winner will also have the opportnuity to generate income through the promotion afforded on radio and television as well as Internet download links through which income will be generated.
Some 25 contestants are being sought after for the May 6 Tastee talent contest auditions. Entry forms for the contest are now available at all 22- Tastee outlets in Kingston, St Catherine, Trelawny, St James, Clarendon and Manchester.

At the local end, over $1 million in cash and prizes can be won at the semi-finals and grand-final. At the semi-final stage, prizes include $60,000 cash for 1st place, $45,000 for 2nd place, $35,000 for 3rd place and $30,000 for 4th place.

Sectional prizes are also awarded for the Best Original Entry; Best Dressed Male & Female; Most Cooperative Contestant, Best Costume and Best Instrumentalist. The top four persons selected from the May 25 semi-final will move on to the grand-final to be held on December 14.

Virgin Records artiste Beenie Man has teamed up with hot dancehall producer, Rohan 'Sno Cone' Fuller, for a track called 'Horny', which, given the early buzz on it, could be included on his upcoming album, 'Undisputed' which is due out July 18th.

"Yea, man. Virgin said that they need him on the album, I've worked with Sno Cone many times before, he is great at what he does," Beenie Man told YardFlex.Com.

'Jah Sno Cone' produced Sean Paul's #1 single, 'Temperature' which has helped to push sales of the 'Trinity' LP which has been certified platinum by the RIAA.

The song, 'Horny', is a track on Sno Cone's new 'Cheerful' riddim, and also features vocals by Ms. Ting.

"The song is called 'Horny', and it wicked, anno true ah my own, me a say so. Ms. Ting sings the chorus, and Beenie comes in with his deejay part saying , 'yu hot so, how yu so hot so...', ah murder!" Sno Cone said today.

Beenie Man, a Grammy winner and deejay of the year many times in Jamaica, has managed to remain on top of his game. He recently entered the R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart with his Tony Kelly-produced hit song, 'Hmm Hmm' which hit the #67 spot last week, after debuting the previous week at #80. Three years ago, he teamed up with Ms. Ting to score the monster Summer chart hit, 'Dude' which peaked at #16 on the Hot R & B/Hip Hop singles charts. Beenie Man's 2004 album, "Back to Basics" (Shocking Vibes/Virgin), debuted at No. 51 on The Billboard 200.

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02 4 15 Hotta-T.O.K featuring Maestro - B-Rich U-2

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14 20 3 Heart Attack-Beenie Man-Fire Links U-6

15 15 8 Nuh Fren Mate-Macka Diamond-B-Rich NM

16 16 7 Love Is The Only Solution-Gyptian-Palm Of Gold NM

17 17 6 Ital Stew-Turbulence-Tads Int.NM

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By: PaPa & RaZZi

Mr. Peppa shot the music video for his slamming new single, 'Gangsta Guerilla' last weekend. The shoot took place over two days in the Corporate Area, and featured scenes from shot at such locations as the juice factory in Allman Town, Kingston, the 'white room' at ADVIDCO, and the Habibi Latino Restaurant in New Kingston.

"The video depicts the 'survival mode' that everyone in this society, whether rich or poor, can relate to, the struggle to survive and function in a very competitive society so this song addresses some critical social issues. The concept for it was Mark's (Pinnock) idea, and I added in some parts. When it makes its debut in two weeks, it's going to be crazy," Mr. Peppa told YardFlex.com.

The director of the video is Maci-Don, and the editor is Endless.
"We have some real footage of motorists winding up their car windows at the approach of street youths, we have an 'uptown yute' going through similar struggle, because we really face the same kind of struggles whoever you are," he reasoned.

Are you concerned that 'Gangsta Guerilla' may be regarded as a 'thug anthem' rather than a clever bit of social commentary?

"Not really. The song addresses social issues but from you say, 'Gangsta Guerilla, we no tek chat...', people will interpret that in a more thuggish manner

The single appears on the 'Gully Slime' rhythm, the latest Natural Bridge project, and will be distributed by In the Streetz. Other songs on the rhythm include Matterhorn's 'Goodas Fi Dem, as well as song by WARD 21 and a combination between Mr. Lex and Vegas. The video is expected to premiere on local cable and TV stations within the next two weeks.

You can see Mr. Peppa live at a show this Saturday at Weekenz on Constant Spring Road, St. Andrew.

AFTER SUFFERING a major disappointment when he first tried to make an album, singer-songwriter Ne-Yo decided to drop the 'singer' off his resume and just focus on being a songwriter. And he was so successful, writing the smash Let Me Love You for Mario last year, that for a while he was prepared to live out his artistic dreams out of the spotlight.

But executives at Def Jam Records had other ideas once they got to listen to some of Ne-Yo's music. He was signed to a record deal and the result, his album In My Own Words, arrived last month. It debuted at the top of the charts, thanks in part to the sizzling success of the album's No. 1 single, So Sick.

The 23-year-old recently sat down with The Associated Press and discussed what it's been like to focus once again on the singer part of his resume.

AP: Did you always want to be a performer?
Ne-Yo: I always wanted to be onstage and all of that stuff. For a minute I went through the stage where I didn't want to do the artiste thing because I had a deal previous to this one with Columbia Records that went sour. It just made me step away from the music business as a whole. I met up with my current manager and my current production company, which is Compound Entertainment and they really reminded me that music is not what I do, it is what I am. I got back into it. I was still kind of shy about the whole artiste thing.

AP: Was it hard seeing other artistes (such as Mario) become well-known by singing the songs you wrote?
Ne-Yo: Not at all. A success for him is a success for me. I wrote the song. It was good. I actually got the chance to meet Mario and have a conversation with the dude. When the song did what it did we became friends. I was happy for him.

AP: Do you consult with the artistes before writing songs?
Ne-Yo: It sometimes depends. It happens both ways. With Mario I met him after I wrote the song so I didn't really get a chance to get in his brain at all. If at all possible it helps to sit down with the artiste and ask them how they would handle situations so I can use words they would actually say, phrases they would actually use. A lot of times when people come to me for a song, I take it they've heard what I do and they've heard my sound. They want my sound so they say, "Do you. Just give us something hot."

AP: Talk about the inspiration behind your single, 'So Sick'.
Ne-Yo: So Sick is a song about the first time I ever fell in love with a girl. I was 17. Love has no age range on it. Love can happen when it happens. When you are young you tend to listen to your friends a little more than you should. I wound up doing stuff I did not have any business doing. I cheated on her. She found out about it and she left. At the time it was devastating because I was really in love with this girl. I could see myself having kids with this girl and settling down and just being us. When it happened, it hit me kind of hard. That is normally where the best songs come from. It's weird. The more you suffer, the better songwriter you are.

AP: How much have you suffered in your 23 years?
Ne-Yo: I like to put it this way: I've lived a life you can write a book on, but I don't write books, I write songs. Instead of making a book, I made an album.

AP: Do you want to go back to being a full-time writer?
Ne-Yo: Not at all. Not at all. If you would have asked me that question three months ago, I would have said maybe. Honestly, the vibe, the high that you get from being onstage and as soon as the song comes on you go crazy, and you put the mic to the crowd and they sing the song back to you. There is no words for what that feels like. I couldn't give that up if I tried.

Source: NEW YORK (AP):

Singer Da'Ville will be landing a second album, to be released in the summer titled 'Can't Get Over You'.

The album will feature all brand new original tracks, except for 'Tell Me Again'. The will be released in Japan, July and at a later date in Jamaica.

The former ARP lead singer, who was on tour in Japan early this year, said the contents of the album is self expressive and an album every music lover would like to have in their collection.

Da'Ville has to his credit songs such as 'Gallis', 'This Is The Feeling', 'Banana', 'The One For Me', 'Hey Baby' and 'In Heaven', among several others that have created an impact.

The artiste's versatility with music allows him to create cool lovers lyrics while still competing in the fast-paced world of dancehall.

'Can't Get Over You' makes the ideal gift any man or woman would want to give their special person as the soothing lyrics are meant to knock one off their feet.

Ya heard it here first folks, deejay Mad Cobra has confirmed that he has landed a leading role as a villain in the independent film, Shottas 2, the sequel to the grimy hardcore Jamaican gangster movie that is a cult classic in the ethnic communities in the United States, and in Jamaica.

"I can't reveal too much about the storyline, but basically my role in the movie is that of the lead villain, who upon hearing of the deaths of Wayne (Benz) flies to New York in his private jet and starts a vendetta of sorts against his killers. The villain is like a successful career hit man," he told YardFlex.Com.

"I have no idea when the movie is going to start shooting, but everything has been finalized now, and all that is left is for me to get the script and go to New York and Miami where we will be shooting the film."

This will be Mad Cobra's first feature role in a film, but the deejay says he won't be taking any acting lessons, despite the fact that the other lead actor, Kymani Marley has had major roles in two flicks to date - the 2001 Shottas, and the 2003 BV International's One Love, the script of which was written by veteran Jamaican writer, Trevor Rhone.

"Right now, is just a natural thing, mi know the gangster life," he said confidently.

By: Claude Mills
Photo By: Carlington Wilmot

Sizzla Kalonji may be leaving the Island Def Jam Music Group because he is not pleased with the promotion and marketing push of the album he has been working on for the past few months.

"Def Jam dem nah push it out certain way, so I and I ah observe them still, but I plan to withdraw this album...take back my master. Once we see the light and way we can utilize it, we can get the good out of anything, so the work will continue," he told YardFlex.Com.

Sizzla had not been officially signed to Def Jam, but was reportedly shopping for a deal with the big record label after big wigs at the label had expressed interest in his sensational sound.

Are you surprised that the executives, including Def Jam President Jay Z are not showing more interest in your album?

"Mi caan surprise, yu fi jus know say we ah warrior, and once we can get a medium through which we can express ourselves, things like that, that's what we're gonna do, you know what I mean," eh said.

"We exist long time, we enterprise by ourselves long time. We will survive. Once we can unite, and do the works, I am for that, and if you have those who have the authority caan do it, just do your thing, ah money we come fi look," he told YardFlex.

The Island Def Jam Music Group is an umbrella company for labels such as Island Def Jam, Def Jam Recordings, The INC Records, Roadrunner Records, and the Jay-Z run Roc-A-Fella Records among others.

Talks had surfaced last year that Sizzla was on the verge of inking a deal with the giant United States-based recording label, which has under its umbrella artistes such as Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Redman, DMX, Ludacris.

But the buzz seems to have died down after the early success of his track with Rapper Foxy Brown, 'Come Fly With Me' which became a hit on the 'mix tape' circuit in the United States market.

If you wish to read more about Sizzla - get your copy of the May issue of YardFlex magazine.

YardFlex Magazine is available locally in all Cool Oasis retail gas stations island-wide and other gas stations in the Corporate Area.

It will also be available in Miami, Florida and New York next week.

By: Claude Mills
Photo By: Carlington Wilmot

Carnival Sunday. April 23, 2006. Thousands of revellers stream through the streets around Half-Way Tree in an orgy of colours that dazzle the eye and fire the imagination.

Voluptuous, firm-bodied young women thrill the crowd with impromptu demonstrations of 'sexual outercourse' with only-too-willing men on the burning asphalt. Meanwhile, on the soft shoulders of the major thoroughfares, people stand in open-jawed awe and envy at the licentious goings-on in the streets of Kingston.

"Dem nasty eeh," one woman cried out and flapped her hand in a pantomime of disgust ­ but her eyes never left the spectacle. She didn't even blink. And she was not alone. An estimated 200,000 people watch the road parade every year, and several thousand more sit in their living rooms glued to their TV screens at the wanton display of flesh. And this year was no different.

The massive group of revelers started their trek on Mona Road, and as it snaked its way through the city, it seemed to swell as it passed each street. Not even heavy showers could put a damper on spirits, as a deluge of rain descended at a few minutes before 2 p.m.

A lot of ghetto girls, faces bleached, and wearing figure-hugging tights and b-riders mingled with revelers and converged behind Byron Lee's truck, while Bacchanal Jamaica appeared to be more 'segregated' and organized in their carnival display. This year's theme for Bacchanal Jamaica was The Lost Empires, inspired by the exploits of the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and other ancient cultures, and the dazzling colours on show were impressive.

Popular personality L.A. Lewis played the role of DJ as he sought to rev up the crowd from his position on the Digicel Truck. Red Rat later joined the vibes on the Red Bull Truck deejaying a few tunes while encouraging the crowd to have fun.

Outstanding floats included 'Shipwrecked', designed by Garth Sanguinetti for Digicel, CVM's 'Hellshire Delights' and 'Deep Waters' by The Gleaner Co. But despite the excellent floats, it was the revelers' day and they made the most of it.

The high-energy revelers gyrated to dancehall and carnival tunes including Tony Matterhorn's 'Dutty Wine', Destra's 'It's Carnival' and Allison Hinds' 'Roll It Gal' as the annual Sunday march brought an end to 10 weeks of fetes and carnival fun.

By: Claude Mills
Photo By: Carlington Wilmot

Hypocrisy most foul is the common denominator of the carnival experience in Jamaica. During the season, people gyrate in mas camps and on the streets (or turn out to fan themselves during the spectacle on the street) but it is these same individuals who nod their heads in agreement in church as the preachers bellow damnation from the pulpit. They 'bun' the bacchanal, but delight in the emotions it excites.

In other West Indian societies, Trinidad, for example, carnival is hailed as an influential factor for social integration and an escape from tension and the negative impact of social prejudices.In Jamaica carnival is cause for excitement as well as blunt criticisms.

"Carnival contributes to the moral decline in Jamaica, it cannot be just entertainment, it has other implications," said sociologist, Blossom White. Although there is no data available at the University of the West Indies (UWI) to determine the effects of carnival on Jamaica or its people, Mrs. White, who has tutored at the UWI for 17 years, is convinced that the celebrations have a negative impact on society.

"Do not believe all that stuff about social integration. Carnival is just for a day and a weekend, after a while we go back to the way it is -- who is to be exploited, is exploited, who is to be oppressed is oppressed. We (shouldn't) fool ourselves, society is stratified (and) carnival doesn't break down social barriers," added Mrs. White who has carried out some research on the matter.

"There is an increase in the fertility rate and STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) in the nine-month period after carnivals are held in other countries. People get carried away and forget their inhibitions, the dancing stimulates erotic sensations, and most likely people will want to let off sexual steam, and that can lead to problems," she said.

Noting that the soca event was imported by prominent people in the society, the sociologist argued that carnival had serious implications on the psyche of the poorer class. "If persons are aspiring to the lifestyles, successes and goals of the upper class, what message is carnival sending to them?" she asked.

However, mea culpas are hard to get from carnival organisers. "Carnival is good, clean fun," said Stamford Cockin, one of the directors of Bacchanal Jamaica. "Ninety-nine per cent of the people are not doing anything vulgar but the media just focussed on that one per cent."

That may be true, but the dancing in the streets continues to ruffle the collars of the preachers in Jamaica. One source of irritation is that the local carnival is held during Lent ­ a time of fasting, prayer and penance. The in-your-faceness of it is offensive to the church, say many in the pulpit.

"Easter is just not the same since carnival has come in to profane the deep religious beliefs of the season," said one preacher who said he did not want his name associated with any story about carnival. "People just want to march, and they take great delight in revelling and wanton behaviour, or just watching it. It is not even about the bun and cheese anymore, carnival is contributing to the moral decay of Jamaica," he said curtly.

In some countries like Trinidad and Tobago, the Lent aspect is strictly followed with the merry-making and revelry stopping at midnight on Shrove Tuesday before the holy holiday of Ash Wednesday.
However, in Jamaica, carnival activities occur during the height of the Easter weekend, between Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Dr. Arthur Green of the Universal African Improvement Association is not impressed, however. He objected to the "idle display of flesh" in an articled penned in one of the major newspapers a few years ago.
"This carnival has been sanctioned by persons of the so-called upper echelons of society and foisted upon us. It is hypocritical because it is the same things the dancehall divas do, but that is looked down upon because they come from different addresses...below Cross Roads," Dr. Green was quoted as saying. He was referring to the dichotomy of life (Uptown vs. Downtown) in Jamaica.

Despite the protests the carnival express steams ahead. The celebration generates millions of dollars as it attracts the attention of several blue-chip Jamaican companies, employs hundreds of people, and woos tourists and Jamaicans living overseas. Despite the groans from the church and frowns from some other areas of society the carnival train chugged along as always with a big climax last week Sunday. And you can expect it to be around for many years to come. Get used to it.

Dancehall is representing big this year on the Billboard charts, as Sean Paul, Beenie Man and Baby Cham are all present and doing well.

Sean Paul has sat atop the Billboard Top 100 Chart with his second single, Temperature, after climbing the chart for 10 weeks. It has now been 15 weeks since Temperature entered the chart, it sits at #2. Temperature has also topped other Billboard charts such as Hot 100 Airplay and Pop 100 Airplay. Temperature is Sean Paul's third #1 as Get Busy and Baby Boy, a duet with Destiny's Child singer Beyonce, were also chart toppers.

Beenie Man is also on the charts. He has entered the R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart with his hit song, Hmm Hmm. It holds the #67 spot this week, after debuting last week at #80. In 2004, Beenie Man's King of the Dancehall peaked at #26 on the same chart!

Baby Cham's Ghetto Story is also doing well. The song has entered the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles and is climbing the charts and currently holds #81 spot. In 2004, Baby Cham's Vitamin S peaked at #59 on the same chart!

Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, TOK and Sizzla were also prominently featured on the Billboard charts last year. But this year, Jamaica continues to be a force to be reckoned with, no matter what people say about our beliefs or ethics. When it comes to production, whether it be music or sports, we are on par with the best, so we can stand and reign, as such, among them!

The 'any icon weh killa next icon' argument got deeper over this weekend when the comedic duo, Twins of Twins, accused selector Richie Feelings of being the one who uttered the inflammatory statement.

"Ah Richie Feelings say that any icon weh kill another icon fi get bullet, anno we," Patrick Gaynor, of the duo, Twins of Twins, told YardFlex.Com.

"We nah put nutten out de that is not out there already, artiste fi be intelligent, look pon Lexxus, him neva have no great problem wid our CD, the argument that we come up wid (one pertaining to oral sex), him never really want it come up again, but it did already out de, ah just comment we ah comment pon it," Patrick Gaynor said.

However, Richie Feelings insists that he never advocated any violence against 'any icons'.

"Why dem ah come try mix me up inna dem passa passa? Mi neva say that. At the dance last year, mi say, 'any man kill a icon, a foundation or a veteran...ah dis me a play fi dem, and mi play Capleton's 'Wicked Man Shall Have to Fall...', and mi have the CD fi prove that! The man dem fi low me outta dem careless argument star," Richie Feelings, a selector of Stone Love Movements, said.

Carlington Wilmot Photo

She is determined, confident and ready to launch big time on the entertainment scene. Danielle knows it's a tough business to break into, but she is confident that her charisma, personality and talent will cut a niche for herself in the dancehall arena.

Currently, "I am focusing on marketing myself right now". She has recently completed a single titled 'Sexual Healing' with Gramps from Morgan's Heritage. The single was released last week and she is expecting big things from it. The song is a remake of Marvin Gaye's hit "with my own interpretation on it," the DJ pointed out.

It is not hard to predict that Danielle will go places as her winsome personality, her childlike grin and her aptitude for music is evident when you talk with her.

Born in Kingston, Danielle enjoys swimming, listening to dancehall, hip hop, R&B, and writing music. She is somewhat free spirited and believes in being happy no matter what her circumstances are. She admits, however, that when the decisions are important, she plans ahead accordingly.

She delights in all types of cuisine, but especially loves Oyster and other seafood. Her taste in fashion goes all the way to Europe, as she adores Italian designers and French perfume.

Her relationship with music dates back a long time. While in high school she hungrily gobbled up dancehall music, listening to the racy rants of Lady Saw, and the boastful lyrical bites of Beenie Man, among other leading artistes. At the same time, however, she kept the sounds of hip hop, and R&B close to her heart. Rapper Lil Kim, Jay-Z, Foxy Brown and Usher are among the names she posted on her listening roster, even up to this day.

She constantly wrote tracks over the years, and even while in the USA studying, she never stopped listening to dancehall music. Ultimately, she could not ignore the call of dancehall for long, and decided to return to Jamaica.

Turbulence 'Notorious' is taking the reggae scene by storm! The harmonizing deejay has scored hits in the roots and dancehall genres as a solo artist and on duets (with sultry songstress Sasha).

His vocal delivery is both passionate and raw as he easily moves from conscious tune to love song. Turbulence has won fans and positive press through well crafted live performances.

Spending much of the last two years touring with Sizzla. Displaying a wide range of musical influences and exciting musical approach, Notorious - the Album promises to break Turbulence onto a new level of recognition.

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ON EVE OF SENTENCING, WILD RUMOURS CIRCULATE THAT 'ZEKES' HANGED SELF IN CELL

On the eve of his sentencing in the Home Circuit Court on Thursday, a wild rumour raced around the Corporate Area that Matthews Lane don Donald 'Zekes' Phipps had hanged himself in his cell at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre on Spanish Town Road in Kingston.

Phipps, who was convicted of two counts of murder in a sensational trial that ended last week, had reportedly been having a 'torrid incarceration', and there have been numerous reports, some of which have been confirmed by prison officials, that he is being abused by other prisoners, especially other high-profile dons such as himself.

It was this systematic abuse at the hands of other prisoners -- some of whom are reportedly incensed by the allegations that were revealed during the trial that 'Zekes' forced a man to perform a homosexual act on him before he killed him -- that compelled prison officials to transfer him from the Horizon Remand Centre, sparking the rumours that he had hanged himself.

Earlier today (April 19, 2006), dozens of curious people converged on the Kingston Public Hospital hoping to catch a glimpse of 'Zekes' body but left after they found that the rumours were untrue.

"Nuff people converge pon the hospital a few hours ago, but dem left afta dem see nutten nuh go so," a ward assistant told YardFlex.Com last night.

Checks with officials at Horizon confirmed that 'Zekes' had been moved 'for his own protection'.

In the meantime, Phipps, 48, will find out his punishment today (April 20, 2006). Some legal experts theorise that he could face the death penalty, even though he has been convicted of non-capital murder because the law allows a person convicted of two non-capital murders to be punished in like manner as a person convicted of a capital murder.

Presiding judge, Justice Marsh, will hand down the sentence. The sentencing will mark the end of months of speculation about the case involving the well-known personality who was implicated in the murders of Dayton 'Scotchbrite' Williams and Rodney Farquharson. DNA evidence reportedly played a key role in the conviction.

Williams and Farquharson were shot and killed last April and their bodies burnt and dumped in an open lot at Rose Lane in downtown Kingston. Following police investigations, Phipps and Garfield Williams were subsequently charged with the murders. Williams was, however, freed last month after the jury was instructed by Justice Marsh to find him not guilty.

Phipps' defence team was headed by K Churchill Neita QC, and included Lloyd McFarlane, Neita-Robertson and George Soutar. Paula Llewellyn, the senior deputy director of public prosecution, marshalled the prosecution's case against Phipps.

(Intro)
Attitude Gal
One of dem, two of dem
See the crew of dem, I will wine dem
Could a three a dem, could a four a dem
Even more of dem, I will grind dem
See the whole of dem, see di whole a dem....friends (whole a dem friends)
Pack up mi gyal....dutty wine...eehh
So what dem a say
Alright now

(Verse 1)
Me step inna di club, a dance rub a dub
An di gyal a come wine up on me
Mi stan so tall back against the wall
And now she start climb up pon me
Its kind a likkle trickie,I'm checking out Nikki
When you know say time is up on me
The way di gyal a wine is like the breeze a blow
But it hot and the sun shine on me

(Chorus)
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (whoa)
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (ray)
Di dutty wine, my girl, dutty wine (lawd)
Dutty wine, my girl, mix it up now
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (ray)
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (lawd)
Di dutty wuk, my girl, dutty wuk (whoa)
Watch di gyal dem a do di dutty wuk (Aye)

(Verse 2)
Bend your back and lift your head up
Turn side way, lift your leg up
Bend your face and twist it up
And turn true side like you know you fed up (Whoa)
Turn roun like you know rose duck
Spin aroun cause you know how fi wuk
Lift it up back, then you breast it up
Back it up, cock it up, my girl dutty wuk

(Chorus)
So, do di dutty wuk, do di dutty wuk
Watch all di gal deh a do di dutty wuk (Attitude)
Di dutty wuk, do di dutty wuk
Attitude gal a do di dutty wuk

(Verse 3)
So f**kin inna wata, f**kin inna sea
F**kin inna bushes, and f**kin inna tree
If you f**k pon di bed your not f**king big
F**k pon di floor, f**k pon di t.v.
F**k pon di dresser, and bruk up figurine
F**k pon di fan, no gyal no finga me
When mi see di hot gyal dem dat a trigga me
F**k any where, let f**k be free

So, could a one a dem, could a two a dem
Send the crew of dem, I will grind dem
Could a three a dem, and if a four of dem
Send more a dem, I will wine dem
Any way dem deh, any way dem deh
Any way dem deh, Mota will find dem
Just to wine up pon di gyal yah
Look at di gyal dem a wine
Sit down pon it now

Ricky Trooper walked away with the winner's trophy for 'Death Before Dishonour 6', a world sound system clash, over the weekend in the city of Montego Bay.

An emotional Trooper told the crowd "people, a cry me a cry y'nuh. People, a nuff fight dem fight me, people me love oonu, ah oonu gimme dis. Thanks, star," he said, holding the trophy aloft.

David Rodigan placed second. This year's contest saw Alaska, Black Kat, last year's champs, Bass Odyssey, and Trooper. The Mighty Crown from Japan failed to enter the contest upon hearing of a 'family death'.

Chin of Irish and Chin Promotions, organized the 'World Clash'.

Tami Chynn is sultry and street smart, keeping it real for her roots and for her fans. Addressing all thoughts, feelings, experiences, and dreams of young women and men within her demographic and beyond, Tami Chynn successfully expresses her own life in her music while providing fans with music that will transcend the test of time.

Born and raised in Kingston Jamaica in a musically charged family...her parents were in an all Female "Frontline" Band called The Carnations. Tami's mother was one of the First Female Trumpeters Jamaica had ever seen. In fact, the house that Tami grew up in was once used to house her parents band rehearsals. Even more intriguing, this house now facilitates Tami's own band rehearsals and also the studio where her entire debut album was recorded.

Tami's unique multicultural background includes a mixture of Caucasian, Chinese, Cherokee and African-American races. The result is a cultured individual aware of the power of music and the idea that music is indeed universal.

Throughout Tami's career she has had collaborative efforts with international Reggae superstars Sean Paul, Beenie Man and Lady Saw. In addition, she has vibed with underground artists such as Assassin, and Wayne Marshall. Prior to her Musical career, she toured with Shaggy as a backup dancer on his successful Caught Red Handed Tour: "Hot Shot's" Diamond selling album. She performed two years in a row, on the biggest reggae show in the world: Reggae Sumfest 2004 and 2005.

Obviously not a lightweight in the Reggae-Dancehall world, Tami has proven her-self to be an asset to the music industry. Since her sultry rise to recognition - by a public still in awe of her incredible voice, entrancing lyrics and rhythm wrapped within the smooth rhapsody of a true artist.

Tami has managed to not only pursue, but also conquer her love of music. Her debut album was recorded entirely in Kingston, Jamaica. Her style and drive to succeed have fostered the development of a sound that breaks the mold of typical music heard on radio. It's a blend that inspires both movement of body and the settling of the soul.

The resort town of Negril will see two sets of party celebrations between the end of July and the Independence weekend. Why you might ask. Apparently, there has been a row between Appleton and Absolute Entertainment, and hence both entities will be promoting separate events over the two week period.

David Walton, brand manager for Appleton told the press that Absolute's reps "saw the Independence weekend to be more accommodating to their schedule, as the Monday (Independence Day) was a holiday. The Monday prior to Emancipation Day[Tuesday August 1] is a regular work day and this has inconvenienced a number of our loyal Appleton supporters.

"Our goal is to build brand equity, and hence we will respond in ways which please our loyal supporters and party fans in an effort to offer a safe, and exciting weekend for all who wish to attend," Walton was quoted as saying.

Appleton's promotion is being billed as Appleton Treasure Island. It will feature ten events from August 4-7.

The Absolute event, dubbed Absolute Temptation Isle, runs from July 28 to August 1. In an interesting twist, the ATI name has been registered and Appleton no longer has the right to promote their event using the name. Insiders believe that a major brouhaha is brewing between the two because the regular ATI patrons might be fooled into believing that the Appleton-promoted ATI weekend is being backed by Absolute. But this is not so.

Appleton has defended its decision to continue using the ATI name, opting to call its event, Appleton Treasure Island, which will feature ten parties over a four day period. Parties will be held at Risky Business, Tamboo, Margueritaville, Ricks Cafe and WAVZ.

Meanwhile, the Absolute Temptation Isle weekend will feature events such as Stages, Wild side, Jokers Wild Colours, DNA Extatiq, Right Image Daydreams, the Temptation Live concert, Tempted (Delano from Renaissance Disco's birthday bash), First Fridays, the BET After Party and Soul Food Celebrity Party. Bikini Shorts, Fusion Party and the newly added High Society party, will also fall under the weekend series of events being promoted by Absolute's reps.

By: Senabulya Frank
East Africa

A new CD containing 18 tracks from ten different African countries has been released by Out/here records African rebel music. Among the lucky few musicians to feature on the compilation are The East African Reggae Bashment Crew a cooperation of two famous line-ups from East Africa: the duo Necessary Noize from Kenya and Bebe Cool from Uganda.

They were nominated for one of the most important African music awards the Kora Awards in South Africa end of 2005 in the category Best African Reggae Group. Others from east Africa include Petre Milez from Uganda,and Dully Sikes from Tanzania.

Songs from East Africa are AFRICA UNITE by East African Reggae Bashment Crew, Owange by Petre Milez, Handsome by Dully sikes and Love somebody by Small Axe featuring Robert Slay.

according to African rebel music, this' a platform for Africa artists to expose their love for reggae music from the African Continent. Presenting hits from 10 countries 'African Rebel Music - Roots reggae and dancehall' gives a first insight into the new reggae dancehall movement in Africa. So far only two reggae artist have had real international success: Lucky Dube and Alpha Blondy.

A new generation has long arrived but allthough many of them are stars at home and regulars in their local charts, this compilation is the first chance for most of them to release their music internationally.

TWENTY-FIVE years after his death, a new biography on reggae legend Bob Marley will be released. The book, Before The Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley, was written by Jamaica-born journalist, Christopher John Farley. It will be launched May 1 in the United States by publishers Amistad/Harper Collins.

Farley, an editor with The Wall Street Journal, was born in Kingston, but raised in the U.S. Before The Legend is his fifth book; Kingston By Starlight, My Favourite War, Aaliyah: More Than a Woman and Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues (co-author) are his previous efforts.

For Before The Legend, Farley says he interviewed several persons close to the Rastafarian singer/songwriter, including Bunny Wailer, Bob's widow Rita, close friend and Wailers bass player Aston 'Family Man' Barrett and Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records which distributed Marley's most acclaimed work.

"I wanted to show readers a side of Bob they had never seen before. I wanted to tell them stories about Bob they had never heard before," Farley told the Jamaicans.com website. "There have been some interesting things written about Marley in the past, but this book tells the definitive story of his early years. My book sets the record straight by talking to the folks that knew him best - his family and the musicians who played with him."

Marley made a mark interna-tionally in the 1970s, thanks to cutting-edge albums like Catch A Fire and Exodus. He died in Miami from cancer in May 1981 at the age of 36. Before The Legend is the latest Marley bio. Americans Timothy White, Roger Steffens and Stephen Davis have written similar books, so too Jamaicans Dermot Hussey and Don Taylor, Marley's former manager.

Taylor's tell-all, Marley and Me, was a sensation when it was released here in 1995. Christopher John Farley is a graduate of Harvard University who has also written for USA Today and Time Magazine.

What's shakin guys, so lets see, where are we? finally shot my video. mark klasfeld is dope and I look outrageous (my new word). Its for my song of course "bossy" too short is on it. the ultimate O.G and he's doin his thing. U should be seein me any day now as I'm officially bossed up.

Hmmm what else can I share with u fine people.... oh between just us of course I cut off all my hair folks. I chopped it off in the first scene of my video and for all haters naysayers and just plane fools it was no weave, wig or lace front or extensions it was the hair the good Lord provided me with for all these years and I feel again absolutely outrageous....its my tribute to "salt n pepa" but year 2010ish.... u know asymmetrical kinda style... I luv it... its cute my mom says I look jus like her now ( she's rockin a cute short 'do also).

And people I gotta tell u the breeze on my neck feels fantastic. Also I shot my album cover with marcus klinko who did my album cover for "tasty". As I said before I changed my album title to "kelis was here" so me n my friend who's "one of the kids" if u know what I mean came up with this cute idea of me all over the world, shot kinda like helmut newton style who I luv.

Like me in india or ny or thailand. I haven't seen the pics yet cause I guess there not ready yet but I can't wait. My album drops june 13 my darlings and I feel like I've been pregnant for a year and a half and I'm ready for it to come out! My crazy best friend is here sayin that's a gross reference and I shouldn't say that but I told her to leave me alone and this is how I talk and I tell u no lies I'm ready. I'll hit u all later homies much
luv. Kelis xoxoxoxoxox

Source: Kelis Blog

It's unsurprising that the video for Rihanna's latest single, S.O.S. (Rescue Me) contains an alluring bronzed woman, flashing lights, and close-ups because (1) these are nearly prerequisites for MTV videos and (2) Rihanna is so gorgeous that she really doesn't need to do anything to entertain. Throughout the video she sprawls in a corner and dances in sultry outfits; the lyrics suggest that a boy has her &ldquostressing" and "calling out for help," though she certainly doesn't seem to be losing any sleep over it.

RihannaFor Rihanna, a native of Barbados, this video is a departure from the dancehall theme of her two previous singles, If It's Lovin' That You Want and Pon de Replay. Gone are the beach scenes, the DJs, and the Caribbean backing track. In fact, this video is shot against an erratic monochromatic background, features few choreographed dance scenes, and a thundering beat that is an obvious appropriation of Soft Cell's eighties hit Tainted Love.

As a result, Rihanna's choreography in S.O.S pales in comparison to her previous work, but fits well with the song; the hazy lighting and changing backgrounds even compensate for the lack of synchronized movement.

Overall, S.O.S. is a fairly standard pop music video. Rihanna burst onto the charts last summer with a unique sound, but her latest effort merely indicates that she is versatile enough to produce hits outside of the reggae/dancehall realm, just like every other pop singer. At least, in comparison to her recent Nike advertisement featuring this song, the music video attempts to interpret and complicate the song lyrics. Unfortunately, despite this valiant goal, it ends up being largely indistinguishable from other videos in the same genre, I guess I'll have to wait for her next one to "rescue me" from the monotony.

Source: The Harvard Crimson (http://www.thecrimson.com)

Elephant Man leads with eight nominations at the 25th International Reggae and World Music Awards. Following close behind are Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and Sean Paul with six nods.

The annual award ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 6 at New York's famed Apollo Theatre. Among his six nominations, Marley is nominated for an award in his father's name, the Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year. Marley has been confirmed to perform at the show, and if his recent GRAMMY wins for Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance are any indication, he is set to take home a couple of awards, as well.

This year's Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award will be bestowed on actor Danny Glover, rock singer Bono and activist/entertainer Harry Belafonte. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com. For more, visit InternationalMusicAwards.com.

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Rastafarian hero Sizzla doesn't jeopardize his position as Jamaica's most beloved roots reggae star on his latest album, "Ain't Gonna See Us Fall." Unlike his bump-and-grind-prone peers, the dreadlocked veteran delivers exactly what his fans expect of him after 10 years in the game - sweat-soaked songs of spiritual salvation.

No greater is the message of cultural pride than on the choir-backed title track, a defiant yet tender prayer for Jamaica's citizens. "People Need Love," a steel drum-supported plea to the government to improve the plight of the poor, sums up the album's core dogma, that love makes the world go round.

Not surprisingly, Sizzla's love theme transfers perfectly into the bedroom. It's there that he employs his trademark falsetto, tapping into his inner Gregory Isaacs for sugary grooves like "Somewhere" and "Knowing Each Other."

But listeners shouldn't mistake this rudeboy's gentle vibe for weakness. In the snarling "Kill Yuh" an explicit threat to those who betray him, fans will be inclined to believe he'll do just that. He also makes a play for the dancehall with buoyant, radio-ready hits like "Hot Like Fire" and the blistering Run Out Pon Dem, a gangster riddim that rides the same ferocious beat as Sean Paul's Temperature.

Spiritually uplifting songs sprinkled with a healthy dose of earthly reality, this is one sonic cornucopia that would make Jah proud.

The new single, Whistle, performed by the duo of Leftside and Esco, has been creating waves since the video hit television screens a little over two weeks ago. The soca-influenced song which is really a take off from the Iwer George hit Water (recorded a while back), has been embraced by the Wata product for its latest promotional vehicle.

'This song is basically a work for hire. The distributors of the Wata product wanted to recreate a song coming off the Iwer George song. The vibe has been good so far', Matthew 'Esco' Thompson explained in an interview on the weekend.

Although a bit suggestive, Whistle appears to have been embraced by loyal soca enthusiasts. 'We hope it will do well for the carnival season. If you notice, the video has a lot of girls, and we tried to create a whole different look', added Thompson.

The video for Whistle was shot on location in Lime Cay a few weeks ago and YardFlex's finest was there PaPa & Razzi.

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By: Claude Mills
Photos By: Carlington Wilmot

They call him the 'Sherff' of Spanish Town but deejay Hitlist a.k.a Sherff is no lawman. He is a self-described 'thug' deejay determined to bring the hard-to-digest truths of inner city life to the ears of vulnerable, at-risk youth.

Recently, a combination of Hitlist's live high energy performances and the chart hit 'Please Stop the Killing' currently rocketing up all major local charts, has propelled him into the limelight as the Next Big Thing in the dancehall game - a title that he does not accept easily.

"I am just here to tell the yutes that blood for blood is not the answer. We live inna it, grow inna it, we see man drop out inna it, and my words come from the heart, people need fi recognize what is really going on, it wicked inna the garrison," he told YardFlex.Com.

He knows what he is talking about. The deejay's personal life was touched by the bloody gang violence that often defines life in the volatile areas of Spanish Town when his eldest brother was killed by a rival gang years ago.

"Mi just hold it still, and know that violence is not the answer. We mature early, see that we parents had nothing, and mi choose music, ah nuff temptation mi face the 17 years mi inna it, but the other way was just death," he said.

Born Marlon Lawrence on January 29, 1979, he attended St. Catherine Primary and Spanish Town High while growing up in the rough-and-tumble depressed community of Rivoli.

Asked about his unusual stage monicker, he responded:

"Sherff is the poor people's representer, there is no 'I' in it so it is not sheriff, no I so sheriff could never be I. It is Sherff."

What about Hitlist, does that connote violence or hit-making musical ability?

"My name really has nothing to do with violence. Colin Fatta game me the name because he wanted me to make hit tunes...nothing violent. In fact, a man can have the simplest name, and kill yu same way, a man can name Pretty Boy, and gi yu six inna yu head, a name doesn't determine the nature of the man."

He recorded his first single, 'Joe Grind' in 1994 for English-based producers but the song was never released locally, and through these overseas links, voiced with producers like Colin Fatta, Maxi, Flux and Hubert Grant. He even found himself in the company of UB 40 for whom he voiced a few singles in 1996.

"Yes, I did some work for UB 40 on songs they were producing for their label but I never did any work with them on their albums, but it was a good experience for me at that time," he said.

The first single of those recording sessions, 'Run the Place' was released in Jamaica in 1997-98. After its release, he did a number of overseas shows, and continued to refine his sound, while voicing for a small army of producers.

However, it was not until 2005 that he recorded the single, 'Please Stop the Killing', that his career began to move in a positive direction.

A protege of deejay Bounty Killer, Hitlist impressed the elder statesman of the business with his savvy lyrics, and his copycat sound.

"Bounty Killa gimme a strength, me ah Alliance, more time me and Killa par. He accepts me as a son and me accept him as a musical father, me sound like him, even talk like him, and him see it as a natural ting...yu caan trick the Killa, him will see right through yu," he revealed.

"Bounty was the one who told me that 'Please Stop the Killing' was my hit song long before anyone else, from last year March in fact, and that was the time he started to call me up on stage shows," he said.

'Please Stop the Killing' was originally released on the Gogan Music label, and is now available on the Fouta Record label. The song was licensed from the original producer, who recently handed over the rights to the song to producer Carlton Lewis.

Hitlist has not forgot the place of his birth, and references to Spanish Town and the recurring gang violence permeates his conscious songs.

"Spanish Town is always a controversial place, remember that the Arawaks and Caribs used to war in this area, and dem hang the first man inna Jamaica inna Spanish Town, ah pure rubbish gwaan when the Spaniards used to run the cut...the place haunted, but ah fi we place. We coulda do tings, but we hold it out, we know that gun violence is not the right road for a future, blood caan solve the problem...vengeance always come back, ah coulda 10 years from now," he reasoned.

"Me believe that the town can come back, we just need fi put politics aside and build it, we can do it," he added firmly.

Hitlist has a wide repertoire of material. He has a number of songs such as 'War She Waan', which is chock full of saucy bedroom boasts, as well as conscious songs like 'Nah Give Up' for the Mainframe label, 'Unite' on the Kingswell labe, 'Cherish the Love' with Christopher, the self-produced 'Drive and Survive' and 'One Day' for Famzhouse Records, for which he recently shot a video.

"We taking it to a new level, we ah go de pon the whole ah the big show for the Summer. I am an all-purpose deejay, mi can do song for the vipers, for the girls, conscious tunes, anything fi kick down Babylon," he said.

Although Hitlist is not a Rastafarian, he has allowed his hair to grow in dreadlocks and has become a vegetarian in recent months.

"It is just a lifestyle thing. I am not saying rastafari or anything. Religion an illusion, it merely separates people, the Muslim from the Christians from the Hindu, I live straight, I believe in the man who build you and me, the Almighty, not the religion ting, ah de so mi ting de right now," he said.

Finally! A deejay who is not afraid to tell it like it is.

Check the Hitlist at a stage show near to you, you won't be disappointed.

Sean Paul performance on Spring Bling, which was shot in Miami, airs tonight, Thursday, April 13, on BET at 8 pm EST. Sean Paul shares the stage with Juelz Santana, Ne-Yo, Dem Franchise Boyz, Paul Wall, Jamie Foxx and many more!

Sean Paul energized late night TV when he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC, Monday, April 10. He proved that once you're a talented performer no injury can take from it as he bellowed his hit single, Temperature, while his dancers show off their skills. This song confirmed its title when Sean Paul accompanied by his cane went into the audience and raised the heat in the entire room; the viewers were definitely enthused!

Sean Paul continues to make Jamaica proud as he gives the world a taste of Dancehall. The US tour ended on Tuesday, April 11 with a performance at the renowned House of Blues in Los Angeles after which he returns to Jamaica to get ready for Africa.

Yesterday, Matthews Lane don, 48-year-old Donald 'Zekes' Phipps, was convicted of two counts of murder and could face the death penalty.
Presiding judge, Justice Marsh, has put off sentencing until April 20.

The burnt bodies of the two men were discovered on April 15 last year i