September 2008 Archives

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Dancehall deejays Craig "Dr. Evil" Parkes and Oniel "Elephant Man" Bryan have now become the latest members of the Solid Agency booking roaster according to a statement released by the Agency. According to the document both artists recently handed over booking responsibilities to the company and will be undergoing an intense promotional campaign in the coming weeks. Elephant Man who recently return from an Alliance invasion over in Japan and Dr. Evil who is getting ready to drop his new album both expressed confidence in the company ability to deliver.

Headed by Sharon Burke Solid is regarded by many as the leading Dancehall & Reggae booking agency in the Caribbean, their clientele include some of the finest recording artists. Among the long list of artists represented are reggae vocalist Etana, the Five Star General Bounty Killer, Wayne Marshall, Jimmy Cozier, Voice Mail, Shaggy, Shane O, Marcia Griffiths and Nadine Sutherland to name a few.

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With her debut album still fresh in the minds of many reggae empress Etana has been having a truly productive month of September this as the singer has been performing in and out of the island. Dates in Washington, St. Kitts and New Jersey were the highlight of her busy schedule but the strong one still found time to pass through the Digicel Rising Star Chill Room and face Journalist Ian Boyne in a one on one interview on his popular Sunday Program Profile.

Aside from her onstage performances the singer / songwriter had been quite active as the Star Newspaper Artiste Of The Month where she has thus far been featured in different settings like the Kitchen cooking up a lunch meal. In theses weekly features Etana for the first time addressed a number question about herself and personal life. She spoke about her son, tattoo's, style of dressing, her faith and her consistent message to the youth. She also spoke about VP Records the label which she is currently signed to and explained what the experience has been like thus far.

"Well It's a new relationship that i have with VP and during the development process we are learning to work together, in every business there's gonna be disagreements and difference in opinions but they have been working hard on the album project. Everyone has been giving me there support, From Europe to Miami and New York. People like Joel Chin, Piere, Olivia and Shani the project manager and everyone else. I might feel strongly about a particular way of doing things but I also respect their experience and know that in the long term it will be beneficially to us both".

I fully support all female artists and I love this tune, watch out tonight on Malaika Passa Passa with Sexi Abi and Heaven Michelle 8PM sharp (NY time) on www.worldflavasradio.com it's all about the ladies!

This commercial is sooooooooooooo funny, it is a European commercial for English classes. Pay attention to the Lyrics.

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This time its for real, with a notification document signed by one Eric T. Fingerhut a partner in HOWREY Company which represent Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A and its parent Toyota Motor Corporation dancehall deejay Christopher Palmer better Known as Mr. Lexx is again pleading for promoters and producers to desist from using his former stage name LEXXUS as it is infringing on the Motor Vehicle Companies trademark rights.

Mr Lexx said that in 2002 he received a call from a company representative who explained that the name LEXXUS was a trademark of Toyota Motor Corporation. "Well that was the whole reason behind the name change to Mr. Lexx, I complied with their request because I didn't was to create a situation and from then I've been going by my present title but about two weeks ago we received a letter which outlined in full detail that any commercial use of the name LEXXUS is in direct violation of the Federal Trademark Act".

A section of the document which was shown to WorldFlavas.com reads "Mr Palmer (Mr. Lexx) must have recognized his usage of the name LEXXUS was going to result in problems with Toyota; otherwise he would not have stated in an interview which appears on the Danitycrew.com website that he changed his name from LEXXUS to MR. LEXX because he was "just trying to avoid the controversy with the car company. It goes further to say "We do not understand why Mr. Palmer has not stuck with the name MR. LEXX as he is currently listed on Headline Entertainments website".

Why is it that I can't get enough of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air "Will Smith"? I absolutely love him, he puts so much emotion in his roles, he becomes his character. This movie is with the same director and producers of "The pursuit of Happyness" (how many of you cried at the bathroom scene?). The movie comes out around Christmas.

Held On Saturday Sept 28th
@ Golden View Guest House (Red Hills)
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Held On Saturday Sept 28th
@ Golden View Guest House (Red Hills)
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Held On Saturday Sept 28th
@ Golden View Guest House (Red Hills)
(Kingston, Jamaica)

Held On Saturday Sept 28th
@ Golden View Guest House (Red Hills)
(Kingston, Jamaica)

Held On Saturday Sept 28th
@ Golden View Guest House (Red Hills)
(Kingston, Jamaica)

Held On Saturday Sept 28th
@ Golden View Guest House (Red Hills)
(Kingston, Jamaica)

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If you wanted to try out for the Guiness Book or World Records, what would you go for?

Usain did the talk show circuit and with well deserved praises here he is on Regis and Kelly. Make sure you check out his David Letterman clip, scroll down.

In case you missed the first of several debates between the 2008 presidential candidates, here's your chance to watch both men in action.  No Matter where in the world you live, the outcome of the election will affect you one way or another.

I had to post this, I know it is not about music, but politics has an affect on everything and everyone, you can be in Jamaica or Japan, who the next president of U.S.A is will affect you or your family or friends. She is so *%%$^ clueless

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles officials on Friday declined to press felony charges against rap singer Kanye West stemming from his arrest after a scuffle with photographers at Los Angeles International Airport this month. West, however, could face a lesser charge of a misdemeanor crime, said Frank Mateljan, spokesman for the L.A. City Attorney's Office. The Grammy winner was arrested at the airport on September 11 after rushing at a photographer and grabbing his camera.

LONDON - The promoter of a Busta Rhymes charity concert in Britain says the rapper was refused entry into the country.

Stephen Greene of RockCorps said Thursday that Rhymes was detained at London City Airport by immigration officers, who said their refusal was based on unresolved legal issues in the United States.

The promoter said Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor George Smith Jr., had been allowed into Britain twice before this year. He was due to appear at a concert at London's mammoth Albert Hall on Friday.

Kanye West has a new venture for Comedy Central. It is a Hip Hop influenced puppet comedy show tentatively intitled "Alligator Boots". Thinf of a Hip Hop version of the Muppet Show. The series, being considered for Comedy Central's 2009 schedule, would feature musical contributions from Mr. West and the rapper Rhymefest and different celebrity hosts in each episode.

Just want to thank Sandra Rose for the info, I love it, it really goes to show that Barack can relax and have fun, he is not as uptight as uh...

I posted on this subject last week, spoke about it on the radio, but I am still amazed, check it out and tune in later at www.worldflavasradio.com and we will touch the subject, 8PM NY time.

The weekly event Girlz Gone Wild Tuezdayz held at Weekenz Bar and Bistro and staged by Dancehall DJ Assassin and Weekenz have been forced to close its gates to fans and patrons at the end of the month on Tuesday, September 30, 2008.This decision is heavily due to the noise pollution law that is currently plaguing dancehall events particularly in the Kingston Metropolitan area. 

A few weeks ago I posted a clip of this new show, it looks so funny, think "Mad TV or Saturday Night Live" with a Caribbean flavor, can someone tell me when ans where I can see it please!

Grammy-award winning dancehall artiste Shaggy has got his feet wet in a brand new genre - children's literature. Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band is a book-and-CD set made for kids aged two to six years with a serious message about the environment.

Set in Ocho Rios, St Ann's Laughing Waters, the story follows a team of sea creatures and Shaggy Parrot as they form a reggae band to cheer up a waterfall. It seems the waterfall is upset because people have been polluting it, and Shaggy Parrot and friends come together to clean up and, essentially, whistle while they work.

Once again I try to ignore some drama but since everyone is talking about it, let me shine light to it also. So Beenie man has a baby mama in England (shout out Peter Mataron U.K DJ), he is talking about it on so many medias that she now feels the need to respond with this very telling youtube video.

By: Freedom Writers
(Kingston, Jamaica)

If even there was a more suitable candidate locally to somewhat fit the profile of raps esteemed superstar lyricist Kanye West then it would have to be the man they call Terro 3000. Born Clifford Hall Terro has been making waves locally not because of his cash flow or industry influence but becuase he's down right creative and it shows in each and every recording he does.

With a music career dating back to 2003 Terro is not only progressing rapidly in the local mainstreams he's setting a trend. A former student of Kingston College, Terro is best known for songs including Touch (from the Jump Off rhythm) and In My Life an ispiring yet gritty single about the tuff times in these latter days. That track was well recieved and unlike many artists with a great single Terro came even better with the follow up "How I Feel" much like Kanye West did with "All Falls Down" after the brilliant "Through The Wire" featured on the his College Dropout debut.

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Still heavily promoting their blazing hot single "Shake It Off" Dancehall's Hottest young Duo DNS is currently in studios recording for a number of producers. The Duo which consists of Norwayne "Dohlance" Hills and David "Saylah" Reynolds recently recorded a number of songs including "Never Tell You Leave" on the High Grade Riddim by Tension and "Money Fi Mek" for popular radio disc jock DJ Karim.

Other producers like Omari "Salim" Stines who is now working on a riddim called Boothill has also been vibing songs from the Duo who now resides in the Duhaney Park Community.
"We recently did two demo recordings on the Boothill Riddim, a track called "When We Roll" and another by the name of "Want It Tall" and so far is pure positive feedback, our manager Palmer G also mek some links with Stephen "Di Genius" and Demarco to get some more voicing done cause we want to keep the momentum going". Saylah was quoted as saying.

By: The Boss Man
(Kingston, Jamaica)

There no doubt the Atlanta born and raised Trap Star rapper Tip T.I. Harris can lyrically relate his thoughts and aspirations over some 808 drums but make no mistake his latest album release Paper Trail is by far his most compelling work yet. Fresh off a court case which almost brought the curtains down on his still rising career T.I seems to relish the challenging times as it always allows him space to top a few more billboard charts.

From the get go T.I made it obvious through his first single "No Matter What" that there was going to be no dodging or dipping around current issues, standing up and defending his actions and decisions as man he gave nay-sayers alot to think about with lines like "You let the blog sites and the magazines tell it, im sure to be in jail till 2027, rather see me in a celling, instead of this new Mclaren, god will take you through hell just to get you to heaven". 

Much like his Platinum selling King album Paper Trail follows a familiar trend that seems to compliment the Grand Hustle boss where by he drops a strong street anthem and backs it up with a seductive track for the ladies. In 2007 that signature ladies track was "Why You Wanna" and now in 2008 T.I went one up with the smoother "Whatever You Like" smash hit.

Anything to do with Biggie I support, I love his music, his swagger, I can remember like it was yesterday when he passed away, I actually cried for this man that I didn't know. I can't wait to see the movie

The song (listen to the lyrics) and video says it all, nuff said!

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My favorite song, my theme song got even better with this remix, woiiiiiiiii!

World Famous Solid Agency is now booking for Junko, perhaps one of the most famous and recognized DanceHall Queen. Junko was the first foreign winner at the 2002 DanceHall Queen competition in Jamaica.
Solid Agency is also booking for Barrier Free, if you are not familiar with them , watch this clip, they are Mad, Crazy, Sick, Blazinnnnn

This weekend WorldFlavas.com team attended the New Jersey Reggae Fest 2008. We were accompanied by recording artist Jason Lyrics (who endorses WorldFlavas) and Mentally Madness Sound from WorldFlavas Radio.

They were many high and lows, from Bounty Killa not showing up, to Ninja Man leaving the venue before his performance to Beenie Man finally giving me a show worth staying to watch.
For a full recap tune in to Malaika Passa with Malaika, Michelle and Abi on WorldFlavas radio tonight Monday the 22nd of September at 8PM (NY time).

Held On Sunday September 22nd
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Held on Sunday September 22nd
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Held on Sunday September 22nd
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This is so funny, listen to this prank call, a parent calls and complains about his son being given Curry Goat at a birthday party.

This brings back memories, Spragga Benz, Bounty Killa and Lady Saw, I so remember that show like it was yesterday, when Lady Saw called Carlene on stage, the crowd went wild!

(CNN) -- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and disc jockey Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein were in critical condition with extensive burns Saturday after a jet crash that killed four people, authorities said.

Big man ting, Stephen McGregor a shine as a young producer, the Big Ship superstar yesterday took a full featured article in the popular New York Times Publication and what a piece it was. Vivien Goldman who wrote the article gave the "Work Out Riddim" producer more than enough credits for his work with top entertainers like Daville, Sean Paul, Mavado, Vybz Kartel, Elephant Man and even his brother Chino.

[Here are excerpts from the September 19th feature]
"Big iron gates slowly swing open to reveal a yard with a raised, shaded area designed for playing dominoes. Inside a large villa narrow wooden stairs behind the living room lead up to Big Ship Studio, named after Freddie's 1981 worldwide hit. With its richly colored walls hung with framed awards and its big black leather couch, Big Ship feels like a cozy clubhouse outfitted with huge speakers and a mixing desk. Here Stephen, who is known as the studio's Captain, swivels around in an office chair, punctuating a chat by flicking a fader and unleashing yet another monster hit like Sean Paul's "Watch Dem Roll" and "Always on My Mind," his collaboration with Da'Ville".

So it seems like I am not the only one that feels that something is wrong with R.Kelly, for those of you who didn't see the interview, scroll down and watch a clip of it. This is New York's Funk Master Flex giving R.Kelly a piece of his mind, I couldn't have said it better.

Queen Ifrica, who has been making strong moves on the local and international circuit with her brand of reggae offerings, has reportedly signed with New York-based independent label, VP Records. Ifrica - who was on her way to Washington DC earlier this week when this column caught up with her - was in high spirits about the recent turn of events, as far as her career is concerned.

I think women fight dirtier than men sometimes, lol, I just can't believe she got her wig piece!

Remember "Ashley" Tatyana Ali from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air? She has a new series coming out soon, I will let you know later when and where you can watch it, here is the trailer for it. It looks scandalous..

(Kingston, Jamaica)

If your a fan of reggae music then your no doubt a fan of the soulful young singer Etana who has been dominating the local scene with warm inspirational songs like Wrong Address, Warrior Love, Root, I Am Not Afraid and Dont Forget but has still found time to fit two more into her ever growing catalog of hits. The new singles which were recently recorded go by the name "Badmind" and "How It Goes" and by initial estimates will no doubt get the nod of approval from radio disc jocks.

To download "BADMIND" - Click Here

To download "HOW IT GOES" - Click Here

Remember Etana is also nominated in the "Best Reggae" Catagory for a Music Of Black Origin (MOBO Awards) so log on now to www.mobo.com to vote for her.

www.myspace.com/etanastrongone

No it's not the carnival season as yet but yes it's a Soca mixtape with some crazy remix vibes. DJ Gunz of the Absolut Experience Sound is back and has a double disc mixtape dubbed  "Soca Devotion" ready for those who love to rave.

Disc 1 which has some 48 tracks features recording artists like Machel Montano with Push Bumpers, Rupee with Slow Motion, Destra & Mr Vegas with On The Floor and Macka Diamond with Groovy Soca while Disc 2 ups the tempo with tracks from Tizzy, Lavaman, Skinny Fabulous, Problem Child, Yung Image,  Kamau & Jamesy P, Lady Gaga & Akon who collabs on a track called "Just Dance", Zoelah, Ricky T,  Juliette Mills and many more.

For more information on Dj Gunz or his Soca Devotion Mixtape logon to:
www.djgunz.com

R.Kelly gave his first interview since his trial to BET, watch it and take what you want from it. I will say this, YES the man is talented, YES the man has issues and needs help. Anyone that has a thing for not even legal ladies and likes to pee on them needs help.

Landing a Pepsi commercial gives anyone great exposure. Pepsi chose Tami and Shaggy for Pepsi's new television commercials. I don't know when it will be released but also check out Mini me and T-Pain in this interpretations of the 1974 hit song Kung Fu Fighting by Jamaican Carl Douglas.

Music and fashion has always been intertwined and it's no coincidence that RepJa, one of the fastest growing startup companies is creating such turmoil on the local and international music scene.

Ok, so where can I get this drink?

Source: (The Star)
Moments after the thanksgiving service for his son at Our Lady of the Angels Church in St Andrew, dancehall artiste Spragga Benz acknowledged the congregation for their condolences for Carlton Grant Jr.

Although his son died under controversial circumstances, the deejay adopted an optimistic view.

I was reading over the weekend a big debate on "weed", many people referred to smoking "weed" as part of a religious and spiritual opening within the "Rasta" culture. Some people feel that smoking is being glorified by the likes of Bob Marley, Snoop Dog, etc, and that young children will be influenced by that. Others argued that since it is a natural herb, therefore it is harmless. Unfortunately, by the time "weed" gets to the street, it has many times been chopped down and additives have been mixed.
I know that most people think that "weed" should be legalized, it would cut on crime, etc..After all in the United States liquor was illegal, but by 1933 they changed the law after too many people were making money and the government was losing. So tell me what you think, and enjoy this rare interview with Bob Marley!

I love Tyler Perry Movies, Hollywood does not always back up and give light to Black Movies unless there is a lot of shooting, so please support black movies!

Kirk Davis (aka Little Kirk) live at Wha Dat (12 years old) , what a voice!

MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- Singer Kelis has been acquitted of all charges in an incident in Miami where she was accused of disrupting a police operation by rushing toward the officers while screaming racial profanities at them.

Authorities were talking to a group of men in March 2007 in the South Beach nightclub district when they said Kelis Rogers-Jones rushed toward them and said one of the men was her husband, Nas, according to the arrest report.

There has been so much talk about this commercial for Calvin Klein's Obsession featuring Eva Mendes. It has been banned on all TV networks, after watching it, I get it, I so get it. Enjoy!

I don't know when and where this is coming, but I can't wait!

An all white funeral service for Carlton Grant will be taking place today at the Our Lady of the Angels church in St-Andrew's.

The funeral is open to the public as long as they are dressed in full white. Spragga's says "We requesting persons to wear white, cause we not into di mourning thing"

WorldFlavas.com and WorldFlavas Radio would like to extend their condolences to Spragga, Sharon and their family.

For the Fresh prince TV show fans like me, this is hilarious, for those of you who never watched the show, well at least you can see that he has some skills.
Check out Shad at http://www.myspace.com/shad

I know that I have posted this before, but Fresh reminded me of it, and with the big story on the news about the young men that were arrested for wearing their pants low, I thought it was so appropriate. So young men, and some of you old too, this is for you!

I don't know if you all remember when I posted the story of both Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes both passing away, that their last movie was filmed together. It's kind of eerie if you think about it. Anyways, movie looks good, hope you support!

If you don't now who Jus Bus is, you are perhaps missing one of the BEST in the business, imagine a mix of Timberland meets Don Corleon, except that Jus Bus is who he is, unique, full of flavors and undeniably a genius. More about Jus Bus coming soon... This Video Was Directed/Produced By Movie Q using footage from ross kemp on gangs of Jamaica & Unreported world Jamaica:guns,votes and money

Kanye West has just been arrested at LAX for felony vandalism.

A still photographer was trying to take pics of Kanye at the American Airlines terminal. According to TMZ on the scene, Kanye allegedly confronted the photog and smashed his camera to the ground.

Our photog then began videotaping the scene when Kanye's bodyguard grabbed our camera -- a struggle ensued and the bodyguard threw the video camera to the ground, breaking it.

When Kanye realized our camera guy had videotaped the incident, he rushed our guy and yelled, "Gimme that f**king tape!"

Both Kanye and his bodyguard have been arrested and will be booked.

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Several reggae performers are taking a stand against police brutality in New York City.

Roots Reggae's Legendary trio The Mediations, 80's Dancehall crooning sensations Michael Palmer and Johnny Osbourne and smooth vocalist and musician Ed Robinson are joining popular New York media personality Michelle 'Micheboo' Thompson in a reggae for justice concert set for Tuesday, September 16th at New York's City's famous SOB`s night club.

Thanks to Illseed for the light!

(Kingston, Jamaica)

First it was deejay Teflon who came face to face with the courts on Illegal Gun Charges but now word on the street is Portmore Empire head honcho Vybz Kartel is in trouble with the law on a similar charge. Its alleged that late this evening the ace lyricist and a member of his entourage were arrested by a police party at a recording studios in upper St. Andrew. Information is still sketchy as far as details go but this latest incident has placed a spotlight on the issue of how Dancehall artists should go about protecting themselves and property.

Many have proposed that Legal Firearms would be a better alternative to entertainers but we put the questions to two Jamaicans and this is what they had to say.

Andrew (27)
"Personally I  think its necessary for them to protect themselves from people who want to derail them, like rob them. Badmind is strong and when some people see other people striving they don't like it, they get envious, so in that sense I would say yes to legal firearms. But on the flip side when in comes to carrying the weapon in an event I don't agree cause more time people get trigger happy when they feel disrespected not threatened"

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Tashina McKenzie's middle name is probably determination. The Libra born, petite 19-year old singing beauty is determined to take our Reggae music and mix it up with a little singjay and a little dj and a little hip hop flavour and come up with something really good, a new flavour that shows how diverse our music can be or should be internationally. Tashina, whose favourite singers include Whitney Houston, Mariah Carrey and Toni Braxton, Diana King, Lady Saw, Tami Chynn and Alaine is a graduate of St. Andrew Technical High School and also you might say of the Digicel Rising Stars competition.

In 2007 she made it into the list of top 10 finalists in this popular entertainment show, no mean feat in this country of singing superstars and wannabees. Tashina's long-held fantasy of becoming a singing star nearly came crashing down with her bruised ego after being eliminated from the top 5 of the Digicel Rising Stars contest but she held on till the bitter end putting on a winning performance at the final concert that attracted the attention of one of the most respected music producers of the business, Mikie Bennett. It has been a long and rocky journey for this young girl from the inner city who loved singing so much that she just sang when she was tired, sang when she was happy, and sang when she was sad.

Late summer seems to be the perfect time for fun and innovative concept phones, but this was a bit unexpected.
At the 2008 Good Design Expo PHS mobile provider Willcom showed off their concept Kuma Phone (Bear Phone), a stuffed bear that holds a SIM card and can actually be used for making and receiving phone calls by holding it up to your ears.

I am soooo sorry for this, but I ran across this today and I just couldn't help and share.

Dancehall artist Assassin, a.k.a. Jeffrey Campbell, has just completed a tour a tour of the United States and Canada. 

On August 22, Assassin performed to a sold out crowd at the Club Element in New York, where he unleashed hit after hit, and received resounding applause for hit songs "Wha Do Dem Guy Deh" and "Almighty Protect".   His next stop was the Toronto International Caribbean Music Festival in Toronto, Canada and then at the Rumours Night Club, also located in Toronto, where he performed hits like "Dem A Sissy" along with other songs from his extensive catalogue.

Winners L-R (Shermonique, Andre and Michaela)
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Easily a memorable event, the Pulse Caribbean Model Search Finals held at the Hilton Hotel last evening was nothing short of amazing. Competing for amongst other things a modeling contracts from Pulse contestant ranging from 13 - 26 strutted the runway in several top designer wears and in the end MC for the night HITZ 92Fm's own Denise Hunt announced the winners in the three select categories.

Winners for the night were 13 year old Shermonique Ivey who took the Jamaica Fashion Model,  18 year old Michaela Ramlal who won Petite Jamaica Fashion Model and finally 24 year old Andre Swaby who made the Male Face of the Caribbean.

Beyond all the glitz and glamour the event was truly well produced and well received by the large turn out of specially invited guest and media this as performers for the night D Angel, Bling Dawg, Chi Chi Ching & the Energy God Elephant Man brought their "A" game. Bling Dawg showed his lyrical pros as he spoke on current issues including the Cash Plus, World-Wise and Olint financial situation while Mr. Shizzle himself had everybody Warming Up to his "Gully Creeper" dance moves. During his 20 or so minute set Ele caught the attention of a 20 year old female dynamo who despite being put on the spot to dance had the crowd begging for more before getting the "Taliente... Mucho Mucho..." ratings from Elephant.

I am speechless after watching this, just speechless...

Beer company, Red Stripe has pulled its sponsorship from another calendar event, and this time, the promoter - Hybrid Events - is threatening to take legal action.

Hybrid Events, which held Spice and other parties to rival the popular ATI/RTI weekend in Negril, had a relationship with Red Stripe for a number of years through its Smirnoff brand. However, that relationship has now ended due to contractual breaches.

I love me so Janet, here is an amazing performance for the Troops. This was part of the American United Concert.

NEW YORK (Billboard) - After 22 years, LL Cool J completes his Def Jam contract with "Exit 13," which comes out in stores on Tuesday, and the veteran rapper says he made sure he "put my heart and soul into this album."

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Introducing Mentally Madness straight out of Jamaica (NY that is), the new radio show sensation of WorldFlavasRadio, these selectas bring the party right to you!!! At work, home, phone, anywhere the internet touches these selactas bring the fire to you.

 Monday to Friday 9pm to 10pm (NY time) it's all about Madd Suga, Supa D and Mix Up. Artists doing live performances on friday nights to the delight of all the listeners. Catch the Vybz straight from PM (passa madness) studio.

MENTALLY MADNESS Monday to Friday 9PM to 10PM (NY TIME) www.worldflavasradio.com, or simply go to www.worldflavas.com and click on radio.

 Don't forget Malaika Passa with Mad Michelle and Sexy Abi Live Monday to Friday 8pm to 9pm(right before Mentally Madness), and again 3pm to 4pm

If you want your tunes played, submit them to worldflavasradio@gmail.com

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This so funny, has it not happened to all of us at one time? Your cell phone dials a number while in your pocket, who knows the conversation being heard on the other end.

This week's hot pick comes from an artist who has been consistently giving us good music. Many of you may not know him but if he continues on the path he has taken, trust me, you will. His Name is Terro 3000, and this is the music video for a song "This Is How I Feel" with a great message. The last video I saw from Terro 3000 was "In My Life" which is also a smash. Both songs are on the Ballaz Production label and is a breath of fresh air from the usual bang bang shoot em up songs we are subjected to by some unimaginative individuals and the powers that be in the media who glorifies garbage. Well done Terro 3000, Continue on this path and the future is yours..  A +

(Kingston, Jamaica)

It will be an Alliance invasion this September as the Grung God Bounty Killer, Energy God Elephant Man and lyrical sniper Busy Signal is slated to travel to the far east country of Japan to do four shows starting Friday Sept 12th and ending on the 19th.

MJ Entertainment which is responsible for the mini tour dubbed "The Back Door" billed the three dancehall superstar as headline acts to represent alongside guest Japanese sounds Red Spider, Sun Set Sound, Yard Beat, Blast Star & Rodem Cyclone at a number of club venues across the country. The first show will be held at Zepp Osaka and from their the artists will hit the Studio Coast, followed by Zepp Fukuoka and Differ.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

TAFARI (whose name means "Fearless One") was born in Kingston Jamaica to mother Joan Porteous and Reggae legendary artist Big Youth. Because of his fathers ability to create classic reggae songs and albums at a time when reggae music was grabbing major headlines worldwide, Tafari and his other siblings at an early age understood and enjoyed the life of an artist/musician.

Following in the footsteps of Big Youth was the norm as Tafari and his brother Isat Buchannan decided to pursue a career in music as they were also blessed with a god given talent to see the world and interpret it through rhyme. Since entering the business as a teenager, Tafari has collaborated with some of Jamaica's popular Dancehall Giants such as Wayne Wonder, Lady Saw, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel and R&B singer/songwriter Jimmy Cozier.

Tafari's newest collaboration features Junior Reid on a song titled "No Stoppin". In addition to his list of musical collaborations, Tafari has two songs synched and placed on the soundtrack of Academy Award-nominated Director/Film Writer/Producer John Singleton's newest film, "Illegal Tender". Braving criticisms and living up to his powerful birth name "fearless one" Tafari has branded himself as one of the few Hip/Hop Reggae artist in an industry reluctant to experiment with the genre. Tafari has teamed with in-house producers Hit Depot to create a sound that fuses Reggae, Hip/Hop, and R&B further laying stake to his "own" sound. Tafari's stage show experience is expansive as he has toured the world with father Big Youth, appearing on gigs all across the United States, Europe and most recently Argentina, performing in front of a crowd of 20,000 at the Pepsi Fest 2007.

As Akon heads to trial where he could face up to some time in prison for tossing the fan off the stage, now this clip oh him elbowing a girl in her face circulates the internet. I don't know what to say.

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Shout out to Lady Dawn!!

Mr. Vegas has been blessed with a red-hot summer -- chock-full of highly rated performances, tours, hit songs and underground smashes.  His infectious new dance tune "Round of Applause" is currently ripping up the underground scene in Jamaica.   And because the song has been received by raving reviews from dancehall fans, Mr. Vegas is set to shoot a video for "Round of Applause" this weekend.

The "Round of Applause" video will feature premiere dance crew High Energy, who have ascended to fame while touring the world with Mr. Vegas and appearing in all of his videos.  Additionally, the new video will feature an array of Jamaica's top dancers displaying their agility and choreographed dance moves to the pulsating beats of "Round of Applause."  Each dance crew will perform, while Mr. Vegas and Maestro lace the track.  Ideally, the dancehall epicenter of Kingston, Jamaica will serve as the video's backdrop, featuring some of the city's scenic locations.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

After a two month hiatus sex photos of yet another alleged corporate company female staff member are once again rampant and being circulated online. The photo's which is less than 20 in total shows among other things the young woman engaged in oral sex and repeatedly posing nude. The email which was received less that a week ago was tagged in bold with the name of the very prominent company which has an office in the New Kingston commercial district.

Whether the woman seen in the photos is an actual member of staff at the company or not was not determined up to yesterday afternoon as checks done with a current employee at the same location came to a dead end. 

(Kingston, Jamaica)

With her "Strong One" album still fresh in rotation reggae singer/ songwriter Etana will be heading to Washington this week to perform at the 1st annual Budweiser Reggae Summer Fest "A Moment In Time" Concert. Etana who recently stage her album release party on the grounds of Strawberry Hill has been having a spectacular year. The soulful empress was rated among the top performers at the  annual Reggae Sumfest Event and gave great showings at other big shows like Rebel Salute, Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues and Fullyloaded.

Apart from performing Etana has also been busy promoting her new line of novelty items which is being manufactured and distributed locally by PCF Company Ltd. In April she introduced an impressive line of Student Notebooks which she hinted at the launch was a way of connecting more with her fan base. The official line of Etana merchandise is said to include T Shirts, Mugs, Plaques, Key Chains, Mouse Pads and Jewelry all of which were displayed for the first time in August.

Red Stripe and Guinesss are having a contest to find the best sound system in Jamaica, it's called "Guiness Sounds of Greatnest". It will start at Ken's Wildflower in Portmore, St-Catherine on September 13th 2008.

 

8 of Jamaica's top sound will take place in this elimination contest similar to a round robin. The 8 sounds are Bodyguard, Rebel T, Black Kat, Bass Odyssey, Area Code, Swatch International, Fire Sounds and Pieces. There are going to be different segments over a period of 10 weeksthat will all lead to the final in Kingston November 1st 2008.

I love one of the rules, All songs must be suitable to be played on the radio and must notin any way incite violence, nor discrimante towards anyone. I can't wait to see that!

In Senegal, Hip-Hop Artists Have Gained Exceptional Political Influence.

In a country where journalists are banned from saying or writing what they want, hip-hop artists have stepped up to speak for those who can't.

Moussa Lo, a.k.a. Waterflow, is one of Senegal's most famous hip-hop artists.

He said he became a hip-hop singer not for success or his own glory, but to be "the voice of the voiceless."

"Hip-hop in Africa needs to grow," Waterflow told ABC News, "because we are the journalists for the people."

While Senegal's daily papers praise the government's action - new roads being built for a recent summit, urban renovations -- Waterflow denounces the corruption and the poverty that plague his country.

"Most people," he said, "the masses, don't have everything they [need] to live a normal life. They don't have running water, often they don't have electricity."

With more than 2,500 groups that enjoy increasing popularity, the hip-hop scene has gained exceptional political influence.

This still pains my heart and I knew that more would come from it. According to the news from Jamaica, Spragga Benz in now requesting an independant inquest in the death of his son.

"I want to bring in three or four independent coroners to oversee the post mortem. We need to recreate what happened through eyewitness reports and whatever clues may be out there, but I have not hired a private investigator" he told X News from Jamaica.

Seems as the community and Spragga will not let this killing be unresolved like so many others. The mother of Carlton Jr says "My son is not a bad man, evreybody around here know him. The police just saw a yute on a bicycle, and dem kill him and when dem find out who he is, dem ah try cover dem tracks,mi nah done wd dem".

 

All in all, a son was lost, he had a promising future ahead of him, he will be missed by all. Spragga says that his son was about to have a part in a movie directed by Cess Silvera (director of Shottas) with Queen Latifah, and that when Cess called him to offer his condolences he cried so much that Spragga had to comfot him.

R.I.P

Sign: Taurus

Job: Legal Secretary

Hobbies: Socializing & Sleeping

Music Preference: Pop, Alternative, Techno, Hip Hop

Favorite Quotes: I'm So Annoyed, I miss my baby, I wanna go home &I have a Headache.

Marital Status: In A Relationship

1. Spends less time with you. A cheating man must use the excuse of working long hours, extra meetings and dinners or other unexplained functions so he will have time with his "other" woman.

2. Isn't as affectionate any more. Your sex life is almost non-existent because of his other commitments. He doesn't want to cuddle, watch a movie, hold hands or do many of the touchy things he used to.

3. He changes his physical appearance. A cheating man usually starts buying new clothes, gets a new hair style or begins working out because he wants to be attractive to the other woman in his life besides you.

4. Car changes. The passenger seat in the car has been moved or there is an unknown hair on the car seat. Perhaps the radio station is on an irregular station because that's what she likes.

5. Cheating man becomes more short-tempered because of the guilty feelings as a result of the infidelity. Things that usually did not bother them suddenly start bothering them.

1. The way she kisses you has suddenly changed

Sorry I didn't post the new releases on tuesdays when they come out. So this week in Reggae New Releases.

 

Papa San - Heigher Heights on Echo Vista.

Hawkman - Murda and MayHem on West Coast

Khamelian - Never say Never on Culture Taxi

Shaggy - The Boombastick collection: Best of Shaggy on Universal TV UK

Bobby Brown is planning to wed again after confirming he and manager/girlfriend Alicia Etheredge are an item.

Brown was with Etheredge when he reportedly suffered a minor heart attack last year in October, but it has taken him almost a year to confirm the romance.

Now he tells Sister 2 Sister Magazine he's mad about Etheredge. He says, "That one; the relationship is gonna work 'cause I'm gonna make it work."

Etheredge has always maintained she and Brown are longtime friends and business partners, but she hopes to be the one when Brown chooses to settle down again. In an interview last year, she said, "I think that Bobby is a big romantic and really does believe in love. His parents are still married after all these years and I think that he will find that again."

Bobby's 14-year marriage to Whitney Houston.
became final on April 24.

An Orange County judge granted Houston a divorce and sole custody of their 14-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina.

Usher loves the Ladies and that is why he is planning a 15 date tour only for the ladies entitled "The One Night Stand Tour".

 

He says, "There's only a few artists that can pull that off. I feel like I've had such a connection with my audience. "This album, I felt like, was definitely the type of one that was more intimate.

 

So what better way to get up close and personal than to make it all women? The ladies like to see that masculine build. They question if I still got it."

A Los Angeles judge ordered R.Kelly's promoters to pay $700,320 for pure jealousy as far as i am concern, actually Ne-Yo, J.Holiday and Keyshia Coles were all part of a 25 cities tour "Double Up Tour" headed by R.Kelly. Well right after the 2nd show Ne-Yo was booted off after having received a small portion.

 

 He was told that his handlers had not filled out the proper paper work (whatever). Actually according to everyone involved, R.Kelly's big ego got in the way. Seems like Ne-Yo set was so on point that he got bigger applaused and reaction than R.Kelly, and soon after was given the pink slip. Tsk Tsk Tsk...

September 2, 2008, Kingston, Jamaica: The three leading ladies of dancehall, Tifa, Natalie Storm and Timberlee, a.k.a "TNT", or more popularly known as the "Badda Badda Gang" were featured in the latest issue of The FADER Magazine.
The feature speaks to the ladies affiliation with producers and artists Ward 21, and also gives a bit of personal information on the dancehall trio. The Fader is a magazine that is "the definitive voice of emerging music and the lifestyle that surrounds it." They are currently awaiting the release of their Mix CD by Max Glazer's Federation Sound, which should be available in September 2008.

Tifa has also been busy promoting her new singles which includes, "If You Lef," on Jam 2's Pull Up Riddim. Other artists featured on the riddim include: Vybz Kartel, Lady Saw, Natalie Storm, Stacious, Chino, Einstein and a host of other artists. Tifa and Ward 21 are currently wrapping up their 6-week European Tour, which included performances in Italy, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland and a host of other countries. Tifa's next stop will be a performance in Canada on September 6th and then at the Hart Hill Usain Bolt Homecoming Party on the 20th of September.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Representing the Portmore Municipality up and coming female deejay Ms. Divah is busy in recording a number of new singles for some of Jamaica's top producers. Divah who is known for singles like "Talk Di Ting Dem", Fat Girls" and more recently a counteraction for Lil Wayne's hit single "Lollipop" has been working hard to get the mainstream break and told worldflavas that a host of new recordings is on the way.

"Well right now I have songs like "Bragga" which I recorded for Maffi "Black Sheep" McKoy's Loud Disturbance Label. There's also songs like "Whistle" on the "Whistler Riddim" produced by Natural on the Fragrant Fraternity Label and another single for producer "John John".

Divah says a new promotional mixtape will soon hit the streets. "My "Recognized Royalty Mixtape" is currently being mixed and mastered, its 16 tracks and it will feature the governor Vybz Kartel". Outside of singles Divah is scheduled to do a number of overseas shows and is also being courted by a number of producers in the Miami.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Alright, so as you may already know WorldFlavas.com has a number of weekly features currently on the books but like a good bus conductor will tell you "Make Sum Space, One More Can Fit Round Desso". So from the popular "Hot Girl Of The Week" Feature WorldFlavas has spawned "Jamaican Beauty", a fully dynamic category that was added to allow the beautiful women of Jamaican a place to shine. Some what like a profile the new feature will highlight a few details about that lucky female who will automatically win prizes depending on which company sponsors that weeks feature.

What are some of the Prizes? (Mobile Phones, Movie Tickets, Event Passes, Gift Certificates and more).

Their are no stipulations, all women are eligible to participate and all you have to do is email your Name, Age, Hobbies and 2-3 photo's.

Send To
worldflavasjm@gmail.com

Dont Miss The World Premier This Wednesday September 3rd.

Y'all know I love my girl Estelle, she has an amazing voice and I love her tunes, she can't do no wrong in my eyes until....

 Why Estelle, why would you remove your album from Itunes, wait maybe after your 2nd or 3rd album, anyways here is the report courtesy of the BBC news.

British R&B star Estelle has seen her single American Boy plummet down the US chart after her latest album, Shine, was taken off iTunes in the States.

Record label Warner made the move to force fans to buy the whole album, not just individual songs, reports said. American Boy, featuring Kanye West, was UK number one for a month in March.

Beyonce and Jay-Z both have an album coming out soon, so rumor is going around that not only will they both release it on the same day, but that they might go on tour together as the "Bonnie and Clyde" tour.

That is brilliant and a wonderful idea, I would definitively buy my ticket for this event, actually this time it really would be the best of both worlds!

Deejay Garrison Hawk was recently chosen to be featured alongside 35 other artistes as part of Coca-Cola's worldwide Coke Rewards campaign and his song, Sweet Music, has been one of the top five most downloaded songs in the promotion.

Quite excited at the way things have turned out, the deejay says this success is in no way fleeting. His previous single, Gangsta Roll, had nudged him onto the world stage -- the song reached #9 on the Hype TV top 20 chart and the track received radio airplay in Jamaica as well as in Europe, Japan, London, New York, and Miami.

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Ok by show of hands, how many of you have either done this, or have a friend who has done it. This is too funny though, watch what you do!

This mini documentary about Dancehall Queen Carleen performance in Cuba is really good, brings back great memories and makes you see that Dancehall has no boundaries.

CaribWorldNews, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Fri. Aug. 29, 2008: Controversial five-time Grammy Award winning rapper, Akon, is set to help close out Carifesta X.

 The Senegalese-born singer was yesterday announced as the surprise headliner for the last super concert of the event in Guyana, which is set for Saturday evening at the National Stadium at Providence.

Everybody's been talking about it. The fact that music mogul, VP Records has plans to close its office located here in Kingston.

This office is run by their hard-working and vivacious marketing manager, Yolan Zanders, who has been the face of VP Records locally for some time now. In fact, it was in 2004, to mark VP Records' 25th anniversary, that the label announced that they were returning to Kingston as the largest independent reggae music label in the world.

KING YELLOW MAN was the RULER!!!! Everyone and then some were in awe of this man, he perhaps drew the biggest forward of the night. Irie Jamboree 2008 drew a crowd of approx 45 000 patrons this year, Cocoa Tea, Mavado, Serani, Bugle, Demarco, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Tanya Mullings, Benny Bwoy and Lynx, Allyson Hinds, Capelton, Admiral Bailey, Little Hero, RDX, Tarrus Riley and so many more great artists were on stage to deliver it all to the thousands braving the sun.

Of course there was so much more, Mavado falling off the speaker, man lost son in the crowd, police and EMS on stage, but if you want to hear all the details, tne in to WWW.WORLDFLAVASRADIO.COM Monday and Tuesday September 1st and 2nd, 3pm and 8pm to Malaika Passa. IRIE JAMBOREE 2K8 WAS THE BEST SHOW OF THE YEAR!!! check out some of the pics