Female Vybz Kartel

This should have been the pic for the article...just inserted 12/04/18 - Lisa Hype

(KINGSTON, Star): Controversial female dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper has come out boldly stating her claim to be the 'female Vybz Kartel' in dancehall music. This after the release of 876 Mhaad, which is a cover version of Nicki Minaj's Yu Mad single, featuring Lil' Wayne.
The deejay, born Felecia Gooden, had always been close friends with embattled lyricist Vybz Kartel until both parties parted ways in 2009 after lewd images of the female began to circulate. The 23-year-old has, however, managed to put that disappointment behind her and has made steady progress in her career since she began working with Jam2 Productions early last year.
However, THE WEEKEND STAR now understands that the former Portmore Empire member believes she is ready to step up as the 'female Vybz Kartel' in dancehall music irrespective of the challenges that lie ahead.
"Lisa Hyper is an entertainer who loves challenges. A lot of people in the streets already have to say that Lisa Hyper is like the female Vybz Kartel. I learned a lot from him so I don't think it will be a problem," said the deejay.
If truth be told, Vybz Kartel's notoriety grew mainly because he made news for all the wrong reasons and not so much for his ability to produce witty lyrics. According to Lisa Hyper, she won't be going down the self-destructive path that her former mentor took. She however had this to say; "To make it clear, publicity is publicity whether good or bad. But, my mission is just music."
The former Queens High student also acknowledged that a lot of females have risen in dancehall music over the past two years, but said she has little concern as it relates to fending off competition in her quest to become dancehall's superior.
Currently, the deejay said she's pleased with the direction her career is heading, and that she has also learned a lot musically working with Jam2 Productions. "It's great. Jam2 is like a brother I never had. There is a lot of growth from I started working with Jam2. He has discovered different aspects of Lisa Hyper that I never knew. I think he has Lisa Hyper at his best interest," she said.
Lisa Hyper is better known for songs like Wine Fi Me, Champion Bubbler and Bill. But, in recent times the release of Power and Roll Deep, which was produced by Jam2 Productions, has brought her back into mainstream.

Mavado Calls out Drizzy Drake in Paris

At the end of Mavado's performance at the packed Dock Pullman in Paris Friday night, he called on stage a so special guest - Gullyside family member Drizzy Drake. The crowd went wild as Drake showed Paris love and Mavado aptly performed Star Bwoy.

Dancehall Music causing Violence in Antigua

(The Daily Observer):Please allow me to speak directly to the Minister of National Security Dr Errol Cort and to the Minister of Education Dr Jacqui Quinn-Leandro as I am convinced that this ‘noise’ that is called dancehall music, plays a significant role in the violent behaviour of youth in Antigua.

Months after police had to be placed at the Ottos Comprehensive School, there were two school stabbings in two days — March 15 and 16 — leaving two students injured with wounds inflicted by a knife and a pair of scissors. Days after, there was a huge fight at Ottos Comprehensive with chairs flying all over.
The talk shows focused on this very alarming situation which has been prevelant over the past few years and only one person, the host of the Snake Pit, ‘Serpent,’ spoke about the dancehall music which influences the youth in a negative way, promoting their violent behaviour. But this is one of the biggest contributing factors to their violent behaviour, in my opinion.

I refer to an article in The Daily OBSERVER on December 30, 2009, titled “Something in the music,” where it is said that the public continues to weigh in on a recent statement by Minister of National Security Dr Errol Cort, who said government would move to ban artistes whose lyrics promote violence from performing here. The reactions varied from opposition, especially by two promoters, and persons calling into the talk shows calling on the government to follow through on this threat and regulate the industry. “Help us to save ourselves” was the cry from this faction.

I have made it my business to observe the youth walking to and from school since 2010 and most students have ear-plugs attatched to their cell phones or iPods and 90 per cent if not more of the students are listening to dancehall. How can the students prepare their minds for learning, listening to this noise which promotes violence and is filled with such lewd and nasty lyrics?

That is why I am addressing Dr Quinn-Leandro. If the mininster bans cell phones or iPods from the school compound, I strongly believe that would make a tremendous difference. The students are also listening to the dancehall on the school compound, every chance they get and they even have sound-clashes using the dancehall which is on their phones/iPods.

Dancehall is not our cultural music. Why is it most predominant? Why is the governement allowing another country’s cultural music, which is such a terrible influence on society to totally take over?

In an article that I wrote in December 2010, I asked Dr Cort not to allow persons to influence him or his government not to follow through with his plan to ban dancehall artistes whose lyrics promote violence. I am now asking Dr Cort to ban dancehall music from being played publicly. I am also calling on Dr Quinn-Leandro to ban cell phones and iPods from the school compound.

There is no doubt in my mind that dancehall music is a huge contributing factor to the violent and agressive behaviour of our youth in Antigua.

Therefore, I am hoping that the relevant authorities addressed in this article will make a step in the right direction and help save the youth of Antigua by banning cell phones and iPods from the school compound, banning dancehall artistes whose lyrics promote violence, and banning sound systems from playing dancehall publicly, especially around St John’s and events where school children will be attending.

Bounty Killer headlines Gospel Concert?

There are reports indicating that Top flight dancehall deejay one of jamaicas most hard core and ruthless dj, Rodney Price, more popularly known as Bounty Killer, is all set to headline a gospel concert to be held on June 29.
It was also indicated that, Bounty -- who recently lost his beloved, prayer-warrior mother, Miss Ivy -- has agreed to headline the concert to be staged by a Kingston church and is reportedly looking forward to showing his fans another side of him.
Bounty Killer been attending church every Sunday with his girlfriend. It is well documented that Miss Ivy's greatest desire was for her last son, Rodney, to give his life to the Lord and start singing gospel songs.

The gospel show will be entitled 'Glory To God' and will be Bounty's first appearance on  all-gospel showcase

Mavado on tour in Europe

The Gully Gad is currently on tour in Europe.
The Survivor tour is put on by Special Delivery Music, Mansion Records and We the Best Music, and sees Mavado doing 10 shows in Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands.

Brand New Song From Ninja Man

Check out this new track by Ninja man... featuring the oppertunist Kiprich.
The tune is called "Don Gorgon is Back" on the Gun Inna Baggy Riddim

Queen Ifrica Had her Baby....boy

Reports are that Jamaica's Reggae Queen, Queen Ifrika last Friday March 30, 2012 gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.
It was also further reported that the baby’s name is Malawi and he was born in Florida, USA.
Congrats to Queen Ifrica...and the father of baby boy....Raspect!!

Vybz Kartel benz returned

KINGSTON(Star):
A source close to the high-profile case against embattled dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel has revealed that the artiste's 2010 S-Class Mercedes-Benz among other assets, have been released to his family.
It is understood that the assets were released to the artiste's family by the police last month.
In 2010, the deejay had made the talk of the town with his luxury motor vehicle.
In an interview with THE STAR that same year, Kartel said, "no deejay eva own a S-Class Benz. This Benz is the flagship of the Benz's line, meaning dis a di top, top Benz."
He further said, "It do everything except fly, the body can raise, it just have the whole driving experience, is like yuh a drive pon air."
However, last year, it was reported that the deejay's S-Class Mercedes-Benz which is said to value over $12 million along with documentation regarding properties he owns were seized.
It is understood that the items were being stored at the Police Commissioner's office in St Andrew.
According to the credible source yesterday, the deejay's S-Class Benz is with his family, "I can confirm that the assets were released to his family. I have seen the vehicle (S-Class Mercedes-Benz)," the source told THE STAR yesterday.
It was also indicated that some of the other items that were returned include the deejay's passport and computer.
Kartel was recently granted $3 million bail in the Home Circuit Court in relation to the murder case of businessman Barrington 'Bossy' Burton.
However, he remains in custody in connection with the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams.
Williams was reportedly beaten and stabbed in Havendale, St Andrew, on August 16, but the police are yet to locate his body.
In the meantime, Kartel, who has been in custody since October 1 last year is to return to court on April 13.

Beenie Man denied Performance with Nicky Minaj on BET 106 and Park

Beenie Man was supposed to have performed with Nicky Minaj on BET's 106 and Park but word out is that the Jamaican Dancehall star got nowhere there. It has been reported that the self proclaimed dancehall king.. was snobbed by US authorities and was not given a work permit... leaving the DJ appalled ..

Sean Paul kicks Chris Brown off...

(Capitalfm): Sean Paul rose to the top of the Vodafone Big Top 40 today (1st April) with his latest single 'She Doesn't Mind' .
The 'Breathe' rapper rose to number one this weekend to end Chris Brown's one week stint at the top with 'Turn Up The Music'.
Chris Brown's latest 'Fortune' release fell to number three this week while Nicki Minaj's 'Starships' stayed steady at two.

Top Ten Dancehall Reggae songs in Jamaica as at March 30, 2012

Khago inches up chart this week with a tune called "Badmind ago kill dem"... Konshens and Mr Vegas now rules... they have the hottest tune on the chart.. but there is not much shuffling at the top this week

Check out the latest Top Ten Dancehall and Reggae siongs in Jamaica right now

Check out the latest top 10 songs in Jamaica right now!!

10. Party Shot (Smudge Riddim) - Popcaan
9. Stay Out Dem Way/Stay Far - Sunrise Riddim - Mavado
8. The System - Romain Virgo 
7. Khago - Bad Mind Ago Kill Dem [Notnice Records]

New Song From Popcaan and VYbz Kartel

Bombo claaaat.. how pepper skulll a gwaaan so?... this one is a bad man tune from Popcaan. A wah? Billboard fly inna yuh head poppy?..This one is called "Diss Mi Friend" and iys a Preview on the TNS Riddim.
Vybz Kartel has a more concious tune on the contrary ..called ghetto life.. check it out here