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News: 50 Cent busted lip syncing (with Video)
RAPPER 50 Cent has suffered an embarrassing blow at the BET awards, when he was caught lip synching live on stage, watched by millions of people. Entertainment site MediaTakeOut.com report that 50 Cent was caught out from the beginning of his performance, after being ceremoniously lowered onto stage on a podium.
The "What Up Gangsta" rapper clearly lip synched the initial chorus to the hit song "Amusement Park." After the chorus ended, he tried to continue mouthing the songs lyrics. But unfortunately for 50, DJ Whoo Kidd played the instrumental version. [ Full Story ]
News: Buju waves goodbye to 'Boom Bye Bye'?
Due to the recent uproar about three of our top dancehall voices being censored by gay rights movements after allegedly signing a statement that denounce performing what they refer to as hate songs, Buju Banton’s Gargamel Music sent a letter to One876Entertainment.com to address the image of the artiste that is being portrayed by the gay community. The release signed by the President of Gargamel Music, Inc. Traci McGregor states: After hearing about the concerns being voiced by members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender community about international reggae icon Buju Banton, I felt it was important to reach out, as the public portrait that has been painted of Buju as an artist who has espoused violence, hatred and negativity his entire career is one of absolute fraud. Indeed a young Buju Banton wrote the incendiary anti-gay tune “Boom Bye Bye” back when he was a mere 15 years old. Penned in response to a widely publicized man/boy rape case in Jamaica, it caused a furor in the states when it was re-released four years later in 1992. For the record, he had not performed the song since the early nineties and regularly speaks out against violence - against all people. “I was a child when I wrote those lyrics,” Buju admits. “But let me make it clear that I do not encourage or condone violence towards any human being, and that includes our gay brothers and sisters.” Last year, when Buju once again found himself the target of a new generation of gay activists, he utilized two lines from “Boom Bye Bye” only as a springboard to discuss the enduring persecution he has faced because of the song and to assure his fans just how much he has evolved since. Yet certain factions of the gay community have continued to use it against him in an attempt to discredit him in the media. [ Full Story ]
News: Ninja Man and Bounty at War
Deejays Bounty Killer a.k.a The Warlord and the ‘Don Gorgon’ Ninja Man are in a war of words over a controversial diss song voiced by Bounty Killer that disses Ninjaman’s ‘wife’. “Remember say Bounty Killer go Sting and say f—k the gigolo and kill the ho, and a gigolo is a man, so how him fi do tune and say me a marry go go? From she inna existence, my wife nuh inna dem tings de, she work at Beaches Boscobel, she is a respectable woman, a lady, because it tek a lady fi mek me have respect and manners,” Ninja Man said. “Look at the type of woman that Bounty get involved with, the sort of woman dat when him and dem lef, dem walk and chat what and what dem do wid him inna the bedroom and him waan come talk ‘bout my wife?” an irate-sounding Ninjaman told XtraNews earlier this week. A snippet of the lyrics to Bounty Killer’s diss song go:
“Ninja Man, that’s you?
Nuh mek up nothing bout me that you don’t know?
Which big artiste sex donkey and hoe?
Sniff a bag a coke and don’t turn up for stage show?
Naah have nuh real gal and affi married gogo?
Yuh nuh deh pon my level Ninja Man, yuh too low Chorus?
Ninja Man you done,
From the first day yuh give Adams yuh gun,?
Nuh worry bout me and Angel and bun,?
Watch it mek mi rub out di coke head fi fun …”?? Ninja Man dismissed the Killer’s arguments as ‘bad-minded’ and suggested they were indicative of just how desperate Bounty Killer was to get a hype. “Bounty caan survive unless him and ah next artiste ah trace, and right now, him and Beenie water down, him and Kartel try do a ting, and now, ah me him a pick pon, and ah talk ‘bout who tek taxi and who tek coke. Bounty can feed me? Him no expensive like me…when me a buy, mi no ask price, mi just order and pay,” Ninja said.
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News: Reggae Gold's hits and misses
This is the first year that I wasn't looking forward to VP Records' usually anticipated summer collection, Reggae Gold. There hasn't been any track hot enough to make you stand up and take strong notice. The latest edition of the Reggae Gold compilation does have a few hits and misses. Reggae Gold 2007 edition contains some tracks that we are already familiar with (mind you, they might be new to the US market), and there are also a few tracks included that makes you wonder how they made it in the first place. The devoted Reggae Gold fanatic might find relief with tracks such as Bad From Mi Born by Munga (at least his one is quite current); Last Night by Mavado; Bring It by Elephant Man; Brooklyn And Jamaica by Morgan Heritage; My Fadah Seh by Gyptian; Hideaway by Tessanne Chin; Love and Affection by Pressure (great song); Sacrifice by Alaine (a decent song); More Woman by Shaggy; and I Need Her in My Arms by I Wayne (where has he been?). [ Full Story ]
News: Byron 'the Dragon' Lee's new fire
His absence from the Jamaica Carnival observances earlier this year was deeply felt; even as he spoke to the Observer whilst seated inside the reception area at Radio Jamaica, several persons come up to tell him and to just express their good wishes. If goodwill was currency, Byron Lee would likely surpass the Top 10 of the Forbes Richest List combined. 
But 'the Dragon', who, for the past 50 years, has been a driving force behind the development of Jamaican popular music, had to have his 'flame' focussed in another area. Lee spoke at some length about his recent operation and procedures carried out in his battle against cancer of the bladder. "They had to remove my bladder, and beyond that, my prostate and my appendix," he relates. "What they've done is a very new procedure in which my small and large intestines have been cut and rejoined in a sort of 'new bladder' which obviously not like a normal human bladder, but which over time, say a few years, will give me the functional use." With only six months gone since the operation, it's still early days but despite being visibly weakened, the outgoing nature and generosity of spirit that are his trademarks remain undiminished in conversation. By Lee's own account, they have been strengthened by a new spiritual perspective acquired in the process. [ Full Story ]
News: Baby Cham shoots video for Weh Dem Feel Like
Baby Cham was on the video trail earlier this week. He teamed up with director Jason 'Jay Will' Williams for his latest monster in the wings, Weh Dem Feel Like. The song, which was produced by Dave Kelly, is already generating a buzz on radio. 
Peppa... will head to Costa Rica for two shows. The video for Weh Dem Feel Like was shot on location in the Vineyard Town area and producer Dave Kelly co-directed the video with Williams. And, speaking of music videos, upcoming deejay Danielle shot her video for the song Beat It on Wednesday in the Kingston 6 area. Director Julia Braham was in control of that project.
Vybz Kartel releases statement regarding stoning of his vehicle [ Full Story ]
News: 'Fiddy' went alone, 'Curtis' a team player
 On his first two albums, 50 Cent was the main star with little room for supporting players. With the exception of appearances by the likes of friends like Eminem and Young Buck, most of the songs were pure 50. On his upcoming album, though, he's more willing to share the mic.
Curtis, due out in September, features a who's who of pop stars, as Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Akon and Mary J. Blige are among those who collaborate on the rapper's third CD. Stand on my own 50 Cent, speaking to The Associated Press before a performance on Wednesday night at the Cipriani Wall Street concert series, said that previously he wanted to prove that he could stand on his own without celebrity help. [ Full Story ]
News: Respect to Beenie Man at Bounty's 'Its' a party'
Bounty Killer and Beenie Man, both now in their mid-30s, have been at musical war since their late teens. However, on Saturday night there was respect of sorts for Beenie Man at Bounty Killer’s birthday celebration ‘It’s Tha Party’. Coming up to daylight, the Miami-based Nasheem Fire, who declared allegiance for life to the Bounty Killer-led Alliance, went R&B for the ladies, then older school dancehall, many women holding up a finger to confirm “one man in your life” at the Rockfort Mineral Spa, St. Andrew. [ Full Story ]
News: Ginjah sitting pretty at the top of the charts
Ginjah promises to deliver the goods on dancehall night on July 1. Music Alone by singer Ginjah is red hot these days. Assisted by a video clip directed by Mykal Cushnie, the song has rocketed its way up the local charts. Released over a year ago, Music Alone has been making the rounds on radio over the past few months. Ginjah, whose real name is Valentine Nakrumah Fraser has seen his career take a positive turn ever since he hooked up with the I-Land Music entity. Billed for this year's staging of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest, Ginjah promises to deliver the goods on dancehall night on July 1. [ Full Story ]
News: Kicking up a storm with the Rewind Rhythm
Producer Norman 'Bullpuss' Bryan's Kickin label is back on the record shelves with his latest project, the Rewind rhythm. The Rewind rhythm is a one-drop beat which contains tracks from the likes of Andrew Tosh, Anthony B, Jah Cure and Jah Mason, Delly Ranx, Lutan Fyah, Norris Man, Mr Perfect, Ras Shiloh, Sizzla, Teflon, Capleton and Jah Mali, Donagan and Turbulence. Tracks include Johnny B Good - Andrew Tosh; Fire Fi Bun Dem Up - Jah Cure and Jah Mason; Kette Drum - Delly Ranx; Why We Have To Fuss And Fight - Lutan Fyah; Time To Live In Love - Norris Man; Them Bad Mind - Mr Perfect; Got To Get Over Them - Ras Shiloh; Somewhere Out There - Sizzla; Give Me That Love - Teflon; Mama Love - Capleton and Jah Mali; Property - Donagan; and My Way Out - Turbulence. [ Full Story ]
News: High Demand for Jah Cure Performance
Danger Promotions reports that Jah Cure fans have been leaving countless messages on the Curefest hotline: 1-888-Jah-Cure. While the support is not a surprise to the promoters, they were not expecting the overwhelming amount of calls in such a short span of time. 
"There is a crazy amount of calls coming in daily. The hotline was established to give information about Curefest, but fans have been leaving personal messages for Jah Cure. There is a lot of love out there for his music," says Della, a representative of Danger Promotions. Danger Promotions asks that fans who leave messages on the 1-888-Jah-Cure line to be sure to leave their contact information to be able to receive Curefest and Jah Cure information. [ Full Story ]
News: Tiger Prepares to Return to the Jungle
Norman (Tiger) Jackson has big plans to return to the dancehall scene thirteen years after a serious bike accident almost took his life. 
"Thank God I do remember all I need to remember. I still remember all my great songs, and I have some new compositions, as well," he said. "I have a stronger faith in God, now," he added. He anticipates that his new song, NOW, will firmly place him back on the scene and is based on his previous smash hit, WHEN. Tiger is confident that his fans have remained loyal and will embrace his comeback with open arms. The legendary Tiger earned his status as one of the greats with hits like: Wanga Gut, Yuh Dead Now, Puppy Love, Me Name Tiger, Bam Bam, Beep Beep, and Come Back To Me with Anthony Malvo. [ Full Story ]
News: Beres Hammond Confirmed for Sumfest
Internationally-renowned singer Beres Hammond will be performing at this year's staging of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest, scheduled for July 15 to 21 in Montego Bay, the organisers confirm. 
A staple at the yearly event, the always laid-back and relaxed Beres Hammond is constantly in high demand, anticipated and enjoyed. The fact that the singer simply does not know how to disappoint and seems to know no vanity is, the organisers say, just another reason he is respected and adored all over. With timeless hits such as No Disrespect, Can't Stop A Man From Trying, Standing In My Way, She Loves Me Now, Falling In Love All Over Again and Tempted To Touch, Beres Hammond never fails to mesmerise. Johnny Gourzong, Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, organizers of the annual event, believes that Beres Hammond is without a doubt one of the greatest artistes and purveyors of reggae music. [ Full Story ]
News: Nadine Sutherland's moving forward on all fronts
Forget what people think about you. Nadine Sutherland certainly has, and is a happier person for it. Her growth and new lease on life, are evident in almost every song on her new CD, Call My Name. It's filled with lyrics of self-appreciation, love, independence and upliftment - female empowerment as it were -wrapped in harmonious melodies. 
Sutherland... I had a real defining moment when Action was released and my album was dropped from Electra. The big rumour that went all over the world was that I was on crack. It was destructive and like a snake, it permeated and I allowed it to by not speaking up. (Photos: Joseph Wellington) Bursting on the scene at a tender age, Sutherland was thrust in the limelight, unable to understand the rigours that came with the business. Today, through life experiences, she has decided to shed the negativity of the past and to try instead to exude contentment on a daily basis. [ Full Story ]
News: Sumfest snags LL Cool J
LL Cool J comes to Jamaica for the first time on the Reggae Sumfest bill. Following an earlier announcement of the signing of R&B diva Mary J Blige, Summerfest Productions, promoters of Reggae Sumfest, have now secured the services of rap legend LL Cool J. The durable rapper-actor is set to appear on the Friday night (July 20) bill, according to a release from the organisers. Johnny Gourzong, executive director of the organisers, says that this being the fifteenth anniversary year of the event, much effort has been put into securing a first-class line-up. He went on to say that LL Cool J has a great following and is the epitome of resilience, a trait he shares with the festival. He is by far one of hip hop's most viable artistes and a true pioneer in the music business. Carlo Redwood, group marketing manager at Red Stripe - title sponsors of the event - says that LL Cool J is an amazing artiste with great talent and is a welcome addition to the festival. "LL Cool J's stage presence and electrifying performance style is sure to attract many to the event this year," Redwood added. The festival has featured some of the biggest pop/R&B and hip hop stars over the years, including Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, Lionel Richie, Kanye West and John Legend. [ Full Story ]
News: Jay-Z pops the Question
  Jay-Z has proposed to long-term love Beyoncé Knowles. The hip hop star popped the question during a romantic getaway to Cannes, and the singer/actress said 'yes'.
The pair are now planning to marry in Hawaii in the autumn. Beyoncé said: "I want to get married and really want a family - in a perfect world, I'd have two boys and a girl. "You know someone loves you by the way he treats you and respects you. Me and Jay respect each other." [ Full Story ]
News: Machel, Kernel, Benjai and Zan in court charged in Zen beating
 As reported earlier, it is now official that Machel Montano, Kernel Robert, Benjai and Zan have been charged for assault in connection with the beating of Russell Pollonais and Brandis Brown at Zen nightclub in Trinidad recently in addition to assaulting Jenelle Le Chee and Gerard Bowrin and using obscene language.
Montano's lawyer Dana Seetahal SC informed the court that Montano had already been granted bail at the Port of Spain CID "in the sum of $50,000...to cover all charges".
The other three men were also treated similarly and granted $50,000 bail. The court was also told that entertainment promoter Roy Maraj would be the one securing Montano's bail. Roy Maraj, Montano, Kernel and others were recently discussed in being a so-called "soca mafia" in Trinidad and Tobago. [ Full Story ]
News: Akon throws kid into the audience (with Video)
Famed hip hop crooner Akon, better known for his sexually charged dance in Trinidad recently with 15 year old Danah Alleyne, is attempting to change his notoriety. Akon decided to physically throw a boy off the stage at a concert recently. We off course got the video showing Akon throw the kid off stage. We really hope this is it for Akon, a menace to patrons to his own shows. If it is not Tara Reid he is dry humping, then it might be not so innocent Danah Alleyne in Trinidad at Zen. Apology? The apologies coming from the mouth of Akon is not worth the air used to deliver. So Akon, do not even bother this time.
That youngster even if he threw the projectile at Akon probably did not deserve to be taken on stage by Akon's security detail. We truly hope his parents or even himself can get some good lawyers and shut down this act for good. [ Full Story ]
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