News: Beenie Man and D'Angel Mix Up!!!

Beenie Man has Jamaican media on fire right now! And it has nothing to do with his career as an artist.

The top DJ, aka “King of the Dancehall,” was seen at Sumfest being a little too friendly with a sexy browning named Bar - Bee.  By the next morning, Beenie and his new friend were on the front cover of every newspaper in Jamaica.

The key question is; what happened to D’Angel?

In a radio interview, Bar-Bee denied all allegations of her beginning a relationship with Beenie Man.  According to her, it’s all business.  She says she and Beenie are simply trying to promote a song they have together.

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News: Alison Hinds Hit Gaining Momentum Early

New York, NY (July 24, 2007) - Hailing from the beautiful island of Barbados, the British born ALISON HINDS is on an unstoppable roll to introduce the rest of the world to the power and passion of SOCA (SOuthern CAribbean) music. Armed with the stronghold support of her Caribbean base and the superstar touch of producer Salaam Remi (Nas, Fugees, Amy Winehouse), the original "Queen Of SOCA" - ALISON HINDS is enjoying a warm welcome worldwide. From Hot 97 in New York, to BBC in England, to Much Music in Canada, ALISON's summer burner "Roll It Gal" is gaining major momentum during the early stages of its global launch, setting the stage for the fall release of her debut album, aptly titled "SOCA QUEEN" on (1720 Entertainment/Black Coral).
For starters, SOCA Queen ALISON HINDS is creating a major splash across the pond. Highlights from the UK include: "Roll It Gal" added into rotation at both Choice FM (the leading urban station in the UK), and BBC 1Extra (the leading digital urban station in the UK), while receiving considerable support at multiple urban specialty shows and pirate radio stations. ALISON will also grace the August cover of G Magazine (leading UK-based urban magazine).

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News: Angel speaks little on Beenie Man, Barbee scandal

Dancehall artiste D'Angel says that she is yet to get an explanation from her husband, Beenie Man, as to what is really happening between him and another artiste, Barbee, who was reportedly cuddling at the recently held Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2007.

Speaking with THE STAR late last night, D'Angel who got married to Beenie less than a year ago said she saw the pictures and article in yesterday's edition of the paper, which reported that her husband was seen with Barbee on Saturday, two days after he had performed on the festival.

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News: Sean Kingston Keeps It Positive

Born in Miami and raised in Jamaica, Kingston is the grandson of Bob Marley-producer Jack Ruby and nephew of Buju Banton.

"He told me, 'you gotta be humble at all times, stay focused, you have to believe in your craft,'" Kingston told SOHH about Banton. "He told me a lot of stuff that really makes sense and at the end of the day I learned a lot from him and he inspired me a lot."

Musical lineage aside, Sean says ihe's traveled a rocky road to reach his current level of success.

"I went off to boot camp when I was young, my mom got locked up when I was 14 -- she's still locked up now,' Kingston shared. "I was homeless at one point. I've been through a lot of stuff, I think it's only right to talk about it to my fans and let them know what my struggle was like."

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News: Rihanna says some Bajans still Hat Her

Bajan singing sensation Rihanna feels "hated" by more than a few Barbadians!

And she has told this to the world via a popular entertainment magazine, stressing that despite her efforts to highlight this country in her music videos and interviews, many Barbadians still reacted negatively to her.

In an interview last Saturday with Entertainment Weekly magazine, when asked if fellow Bajans were happy for her, she stated that "a lot of them hate me but a lot of them love me".

She added: "They always have something to say about what I'm wearing . . . . If I wear a swimsuit to the beach, it's a problem, they put it on the front of the newspaper and call into programmes."

The 19-year-old Def Jam recording artist, also told the magazine that it annoyed her when people whom she tried to represent constantly said negative things about her. "I didn't have to put tridents in my videos!" she told Entertainment Weekly. "I didn't have to even mention that I'm from Barbados. But I do and people kind of take it for granted. They hate me. They talk . . . about me all the time. But I'm like, whatever. I'm still doing this 'cause I love to do it and you're not going to stop me," she added.

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News: Krosfyah Rocking for Crop Over 2007

WITH their 2007 album, krosfyah are reminding Barbadians that they have been through the fire.

And now, as they reach age 17, the eight-member band that copped the coveted Band Of The Year title at this year's Barbados Music Awards is making the point with an album entitled Fireproof – filled with uptempo songs that are already heating up the airwaves for Crop-Over.

Lead singer and Entertainer Of The Year Edwin Yearwood said the album represented the trials they had faced to reach this point.

"There are trials and tribulations we have gone through that people don't even know about, but the people are enjoying our music, and that's what's important. We went through the fire, came out and have stood the test of time.

He noted that the main thing that kept the group focused was their love of soca music and people.

"We've always been there with the people and not above the people," he added, noting that the six tunes dropped on local stations recently were designed to appeal to people across varying
age groups.

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News: Vegas Hospitalized with Heart Problems Again

International recording star Vegas has been hospitalized in the Tony Thwaites Wing at the Univeristy Hospital of the West Indies since Tuesday of this week.

Reliable sources has informed One876Entertainment that the singjay had been complaining of chest pains and was admitted, and a battery of tests run on his heart condition. Chances are that he could miss this year’s Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest because of his medical condition, but his camp is holding out for a positive prognosis from doctors.

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Video: Fireball - What I Want (Remix)

The big soca songs that originally appeared on the soca strings riddim has been remixed by Bob Sinclair and a new video for this remix has been released. 

I have a feeling this song is going to get big once this starts to make the rounds.  Get familiar.  :)  Here is the video.

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News: Rhymes rejects plea deal, faces four trials

Busta Rhymes, accused of attacking two men, driving drunk and driving with a suspended license, has rejected a plea deal and is facing four separate trials.

Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Larry Stephen denied a motion by the prosecution Tuesday to consolidate two assault charges against Rhymes. The 35-year-old rapper is accused of beating a fan and also of beating and kicking a former employee last year.

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News: Warrants issued for Machel and Slaughter over Carnival stabbing

Machel Montano and Derek Perreira aka Mr. Slaughter are facing charges after allegedly being involved in an altercation which resulted in San Fernando resident Joel White being stabbed with a broken beer bottle on February 28, 2006, Carnival Tuesday. At the time Slaughter stated the allegations was "a lie".

The warrants were being prepared by officers of the Woodbrook Police Station and charges of wounding with intent are expected to be laid against Montano and Perreira. The stabbing occurred outside a nightclub on Cipriani Boulevard.

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News: Reggae Compassionate Act Needs Revision

While it has been reported that reggae stars, Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton have all signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, which renounces homophobia and violence against lesbians and gays, other artistes have shown no compassion for the act, as they say it is not representative of their music and/or beliefs and therefore will not sign.

"It don't affect me, dat don't represent me. A nuff show me do an nuh sign it yet, dem ting a jus fi suppress di music. Me is a yout from morning mi mek my message very clear. Rastafari is the ruler of the world, Compassionate Act deh pon dem own," singer Tarrus Riley said.

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