Gyptian Wins MOBO award 2010

Congratulations to Gyptian for taking the MOBO award for 2010. There is no doubt that this guy will be raking in more awards as they come in. Up next is the soul train award for later this month. Gyptian has seen his popularity sky-rocketed after the late surge of his popular song Hold-Yuh that is still reaping him success. Lucky for gyptain he doesnt have to take drastic measures to boost his popularity his music and personality does it all for him.

Gyptian

The award and his success of these pass few months gives reggae and dancehall music a well needed boost in this time of depression and recession of the music.

Bounty Killer goes on Trial Today

Rodney Price aka The Big Bad Mighty Bounty Killer

Rodney Price aka Bounty Killer is in the news again... my bad .. I should have posted the new tune with himself and Baby Cham alongside Mykal Rose ..tune called  "Stronger" said to be produced by the veteran Dave Kelly.. Its a good track and with all his troubles the he needs to be strong. Rodney is working hard in the studios trying to make amends and catch up on lost time. It was recently also the once big bad might bounty killer indicated that he will be lending a helping hand to a group which is against the abuse of women. ..I wish him well on that one.
That said.. the DJ is suppose to be in court today to stand trial for the illegal possession of a firearm stemming from an incident in 2007 in New Kingston.
We hope that Mr Rodney Price cleans up his act and move on quickly to the things I spoke about in the first paragraph.

Jah Cure 'R Kelly Like' Performance

There is an expression that says "Rasta Nuh Mix-up inna Bangarang" ..but these days the saying cant seem to hold. Some people might say that these guys are not true rastas, I wont be the judge of that. We have seen Luciano, Munga, Sizzla and most recently Buju Banton ..all are rastas who at some point or the other is mixed in some sort of Banagarang but never before has it been on a level where partially nudity while on stage became some kind of issue and this is the case with the clip on Youtube of Jah Cure's performance... its quite R. Kelly like.. check it out..

Soul Train and Mobo to Award Reggae-Dancehall Artiste

There are reports indicating that the likes of Mr. Vegas, Jah Cure, Gramps Morgan , Junior Gong and Vybz Kartel were nominated for the Soul Train Awards for The Best Reggae Artist. Notably absent is Beenie Man, Mavado and I-Octane who have so far been more or less consistent in making solid and positive musical waves in the dancehall. The Soul Train awards is scheduled to take place on November 28 in Atlanta Georgia. 
Gyptian, Damian Marley and Vybz Kartel who have enjoying a good ride on the Itunes reggae chart this year are also nominated for the Reggae category of the annual Mobo Awards along with Gappy Ranks and Mavado. This event is shceduled for tomorrow wednesday in Liverpool, England.

Top Ten in Jamaica .. and Recent top tracks on Itunes

The top ten Danchall Tracks right now in Jamaica..
10. Wifey Walk Out - Liquid
9. Rum and Red Bull - Beenie Man ft Fambo
8. Jim Screechie - Spice
7. Nah Let Go - Gyptian
6. OK - Beenie Man
5. Knock off Jeans - Trevor off Key and Chedda
4. Messiah - Mavado
3. Stulla - Mavado
2. Nah Sell Out - Khago
1. My Life - I-Octane

According to the Reggae Itunes Chart the top selling recent tracks are..
1. Hold You (Hold Yuh) - Gyptian
18. Patience - Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
21. Shake It (feat. Lady Saw) - Michael Franti & Spearhead
23. Let's Do It Again - J Boog
27. One Day (feat. Akon) - Matisyahu
29. As We Enter - Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
41. No Games - Serani
47. Time Bomb - Iration
53. Clarks (feat. Popcaan & Gaza Slim) - Vybz Kartel
55. Genuine - Ace, Sudden Rush & Ho'okoa
58. Love I - The Green
59. Bright Side of Life - Rebelution
61. Whisper - Maoli
62. Enter Pegasus (Original Version) - Butterfly Crash
66. Cool Down - Kolohe Kai
67. Lazy Afternoon - Rebelution
68. This Is the Life - Kolohe Kai
69. Strong Will Continue - Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
74. Summer Nights - Iration
76. Ups and Downs - Ho'okoa
78. Romping Shop (Raw Version) - Vybz Kartel & Spice
80. Alive - The Green
81. Ehu Girl - Kolohe Kai
83. Here I Am (feat. Rebelution) - SOJA
84. Drinking Rum (feat. beenie man) - Future Fambo
91. Bicycle - Vybz Kartel
96. Rest of My Life (Bonus Track) - SOJA
97. Africa Must Wake Up - Nas, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley & K'naan 

Of note is the track from Gyptian who is still commanding the number one spot even though it was recently bumped off by UB40 Red Red Wine only to be taken over again by Gyptian. Serani is still doing well with his No Games and Seanizzle's influence has just arrived with Rum and Red Bull by Beenie Man and Fambo at number 84. I'm surprised not to see the Busy Signal and Lady Saw's latest release on there and surprised to see Vybz Kartel's Bicycle from the 46 track album "Pon Di GAza 2.0" released in February of this year.. im not sure if this one surpasses the 8 copies sold on his previous album. Kartel is still doing relatively well with 'Clarks' coming in at No.53. The DJ also has, for  marketing interest only, the Ramping Shop track with Spice at Number 78

Busy Signal said...on MTV UK that...

Busy Signal

Busy Signal was recently interviewed by MTV UK and the dynamic DJ expressed his thoughts and opinion on the dancehall music genre today, indicating that some members of the dancehall music fraternity dont even know how to use Autotune properly.
The DJ also indicated that there was never a beef with him and the likes of Aidonia and that its was Donia and Kartel who was seeking stripes by calling his name at the time and that things can be settled if they have acknowledged their wrong and wishes to move on.
You can check out the full interview with Busy Signal by MTV HERE

Mr Cake Soap .. aka Vybz Kartel and the 'New Girl'

Chantal with Hickey and Mr Cake Soap

There is a lot of discussion on the internet about the possible demise of a young lady who seem to be heading to a character and self esteem destruction due to the fact that it is being assumed that she and Vybz Kartel is currently an item, however temporary it maybe. Obviously the young lady is not any typical groupie she is well known as the ex-girl friend and baby mother of the Alliance affiliated artiste Busy Signal. So it is being suggested that this 'get back at tactic' put on by young lady known as Chantal may backfire and could just end up hurting herself and her child.

Kartel and Chantal again

I'm not sure who on earth can speak of not knowing the character of Vybz Kartel and possibilities that lies here for Chantal. Some are saying that the other type of pics will be turning up soon..you know the Lysa Hyper type stuff... or it could be that she will be bussed in the PE talent shows they have at the buiding. They Bussing go-go dancers and people who can do a thing on the Mic. ..as usual time will tell..
One thing is for sure Busy Signal will not make this an issue as with the case of bounty and beenie with D'Angel. Cause we know that these days Busy Signal Likes Girls Who Likes Girls...LOL

Mavado going for a 5 X 5 ?

Mavado di.. Stulla

You can perhaps call him the five star general for the mere fact that his potentially fifth child and the other four (4) can become stars if they are blessed with the talent that he has. There are reports that the top Jamaican dancehall artiste David Brooks aka Mavado is expecting his fifth child. We would also like to send our congratulation to the 'gullygod', the ole 'STULLA' and he certainly has to be a Stulla because this potential fifth baby is being expected from a fifth babymother..aint that a stulla and long distance one at that.
Can you imaging if there were no STD's around ..he would have perhaps surpassed the likes of Elephantman and Ninja man with their estimated forty children or more combined. They are not much of an example here to the impressionable minds.. But they should be mindful that even a steady headed stalwart like Tony Rebel gets himself into 'trouble' at times with matters in relation.

DJ Spice is Pregnant

Spice 5 months in advance and Lall jr

 We are sending our heartiest congratulations to DJ Spice real name Grace Hamilton for being pregnant with her second child, the first being Nicholas Lall Jr. The DJ will be missing a number of events for the rest of this year including the big bad might Sting 2010 due to her delicate state. She has also managed to keep the pregnancy on a low profile only to come forward with it being obvious at five months in advance stage. When she did the Jim Screechy video..she was at least  four (4) months in advance. Spice indicated that a wedding is in the making for next year and she and her fiancée Nicholas Lall are more or less anxious about it.

Finally ...Buju granted BAIL

FINALLY..... Buju Banton was granted Bail today. The Jamaican artiste who was arrested last year was granted bail by United States Judge Anthony Porcelli. The Reggae Artiste was given bail under strict conditions. He was granted bail under US$250,000 and the Judge Porcelli ordered that Buju be placed under 24-hour surveillance and the cost would paid by the defence team. To prevent Buju Banton from being deported the authorities will have to give Buju an immigration bond so that he can remain in the United States until his new trial sometime in December.  For the previous trial, the 12 member jury were unable to reach a unanimous decision in the case.
FREE.. BUJU ..to Bombo CLAAT..

Bounty Killer new look

Bounty Killer with the new do...

Im not sure if Bounty Killer will be changing his war lord persona but he certainly has  a new image. The Jamaican Dancehall artiste has had a mix year thus far, but the bad things seem to now out weigh the good ones. This latest episode with Bounty Killer, who has been one of the major influence on the dancehall for the past fifteen (15) years, has  now seen him sporting a new hair style, a bald headed look. For years many artiste has fallowed/copied Bounty Killer in his style of delivery in the music as well hardcore dancehall tracks to even his hair-do. Well he no longer sports his dreads, perhaps in a bid to ward off the bad luck and institute a new leash on life, chances the rest just might follow.

Vybz Kartel heading for Africa and England

Vybz Kartel was interviewed by Robbo Ranx of BBC 1Xtra recently during his Tour in parts of Europe. The DJ indicated that the could be in England by early as February if his visa situation is sorted out. The DJ also indicated he made attempts to tap in that market since his last occasion in 2002 but failed to acquire the visa for entry.
Kartel spoke about the love of his fans and the fact the ones who hate just him loves to hate him, making him very much a topic to talk about in the dancehall. The DJ also indicated that he and his team will be heading to Africa sometime in the near future.
He said a lot more in the interview re his influence, Clarks, clash etc.. see the interview HERE