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Shaggy who was scheduled to bring the curtains down, however, what would transpire would cast a shadow, if only for a moment, on an excellent evening of entertainment for a great cause. Having introduced Mavado, who was supposed to make a pledge, the Gully God then called on his 'father', Bounty Killer. Bounty Killer then entered the stage to a cheers from the crowd. Those cheers would easily die away and make for a moment of relative silence and a few dropped jaws as the deejay came out blaring, "batyman and battyman we nuh waa dem aroun mi " part of the chorus to his 1997 hit, Eagle And Di Hawk on the Showtime Riddim. "Sorry but me haffi talk," he then said before continuing, "nuff a dem a battyman dats why dem nuh...

Genre of music: I like all type of music. If you look in my CD case or in my itunes you will see everything from Creed to Garbage to Groove Armada to Escada to Sizzla to Red Rat to Micheal Jackson.... ect... (you get the point). Favorite Song: Micheal Jacksons "The way you make me feel" And Jah Cure "Longing For". Best Memory Moment: My first time performing in London and the first time in Africa and Costa Rica. Years in the business: I've been voicing songs sing i was 4, but professionally 13 years. Marital status: Not Married yet. Eye color: It depends on the mood i'm in. Favorite dish: Ackee and salt fish...... Yeah and anything with "CHEEZE" Zodiac sign: Capricorn No. of children: 2 ( 1 boy 1 girl)...

Evabless, formally known as “Impy Dan,” was Born Rodney Taitt on July 12, 1976 to Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Taitt. His Parents also had a deep passion for music. His Mother, though deeply rooted in Christianity, never denied herself a good time on the dance floor, while his father once owned a big sound system and would frequently play at what was known in those days as hifi dances. His father would sometimes relax to songs from the likes of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Bunny Wailer, just to name a few. This was Evabless' first introduction to the sweet sounds of reggae music. Evabless has been a member of numerous reggae groups from his native island of Barbados, and has always been exalted to the top of his peers...

The official launch of Pepsi Rebel Salute 2010, held at the Hilton Hotel in New Kingston, Flames Productions head Tony Rebel announced the full line-up for the event's 17th staging. He actually read the name of every single person who will perform on Saturday, January 16, at the Port Kaiser Sports Club in St Elizabeth. For 16 years Rebel Salute has promoted the idea of a healthy lifestyle, addressing the need for an event which caters to people who are conscious that their body is their temple, and so too their minds. Rebel Salute continues to edify as well as entertain with a unique blend of generation spanning artistes that share not only a love for Reggae music, but also reflect a positive message of peace, strength in...

Serani Serani will take St. Kitts and Nevis by storm Sunday when he appears at the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Extravaganza. The event, which is absolutely free, takes place at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Sunday January 3rd 2010 from 7 P.M. and features another Jamaican entertainer, A.J. Brown and Trinidadian icon, Lord Relator. Relator and A.J. Brown are down to perform at the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Gala on January 2nd also. Infamus Other artistes on stage at the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Extravaganza include rising Kittitian star Kervin "Infamus" Benjamin , Modern Image, Ronnie Rascal and other local artistes.

The latest run-in with the law occurred in November 2009, when Tyson lashed out at a paparazzo during a confrontation at the Los Angeles International airport. Allegedly, the former boxer punched videographer Tony Echevarria who was photographing him, his wife, Lakiha Spicer, and their 10-month-old daughter Milan Tyson, as they arrived at the airport. The photog was left bloodied and bruised. Both men filed charges against the other and both were taken into custody and booked on misdemeanor battery charges. The photographer public accused Tyson of lashing out at him without any provocation whatsoever. Tyson, on the other hand, insisted that the photographer attacked him, precipitating the confrontation. Echevarria claimed...

Buju Banton's latest album, Rasta Got Soul, was the second highest jumper this week on Billboard Reggae Charts. The album, currently at number 15, has re-entered the charts due to its increased sales over the previous week. Billboard's charts are based on a combination of sales and airplay in the United States.

Flippa Mafia was involved in an accident along Hagley Park Road in Kingston yesterday morning December 29, 2009. Details are sketchy, but Flippa was driving his Porsche Cayenne when the vehicle reportedly got out of control and hit into a wall. The deejay, who gave a well-received performance at the Boxing Day Sting, was taken to the hospital, but was later discharged.

ReggaeMe.com have learn't that Lisa Hype have issued a statement reguarding being fired. She have also change her name to Lisa Hyper. Lisa Hyper Statement: I’ve just been released from my contract with the Portmore Empire but even though I am no longer the first lady of the Gaza, mi still ah say Gaza. Death before dishonour. Mi nuh haffi be a part of the Empire fi still say Gaza. Gaza means fight for what you believe in and never give up…never say die. In every set back, there is an opportunity fi grow and right now, mi not going to stop, ah persistence mi say…all mi name change, my new name is Lisa Hyper. As a solo artist, mi can explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms, mi ah go mek it. I want to thank...

Kiprich handed General B a spanking. At last year's staging of Sting he showed exactly what he was made of and this year he was cemented his position. At 7:00 am Monster Hemp Higher's General B was on stage and it was at this moment that kiprich decided to roll on and launch his attack. Dressed in black from head to toe, Kip Rich was ready for war. What ensued for the next 8-10 minutes was an entertaining classic dancehall clash. Both aristes went head-to-head, no holds barred and at the end of it, Kiprich stood tall. A dejected General B was spotted leaving the venue shortly after. The Living Fire the artiste formerly known as Chuck Fenda would also inject life into sting with a stinging set. However ran out of steam by...

Susan Boyle’s “I Dreamed a Dream” (Syco Music/Columbia) is No. 1 on the Billboard album chart for a fifth week, racking up another 510,000 sales, according to Nielsen SoundScan. She is the first artist in the 53-year history of the chart to have a debut album open No. 1 and stay in that position for the following four weeks. Ms. Boyle has sold a total of 2,982,000 albums, trailing Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” (Big Machine) by only 175,000 as the best- selling title of 2009, with one week of sales left for the year. (SoundScan’s year officially ends on Sunday.)

ReggaeMe.com have learned that Lisa Hype was expelled from the Portmore Empire Famlily better know as Gaza. A statement was issued earlier from Vybez Kartel. RAINE INC. Lisa Hype is no longer a part of the Portmore Empire. The members of the Empire have unanimously agreed to end our professional relationship, especially in light of certain ‘developments’ that have come to our attention regarding her overall conduct, conduct that is not consistent with the decorum expected of a member of the Portmore Empire. She is an incredible artiste and we wish for her all the best in her future endeavours, but Lisa Hype will not play a future role in the Empire as she no longer fits in with our organisational goals as we move forward...

Over the past 16 years the producers of the Barbados Jazz Festival have endeavoured to present to our audiences the finest contempory artistes in the world of Jazz music. Again this year, we are bringing to the public a very strong lineup of performers spannning both a variety of genres and a wide range of music industry experience. The week long event plays at premiere venues across the island, including the Sunbury Plantation House, Heritage Park Rum Factory, Sir Garfield Sobers Complex, llaro Court, Farley Hill National park and The Crane. The fun packed weekend finale is played at Farley Hill National Park on the January 16th & 17th and includes stars; Robin Thicke, TIZER, Bwakore, Baby Face, Warren Hill, Marisa...

Etana is launching an exclusive music video competiton on reggae-based network RETV this week, which is centred on three of her newly filmed music videos including August Town, Free and Happy Heart. The competition, which runs until the second week of the New Year, culminates Etana's new music promotions. Adding to the excitement of the competition is the fact that fans can vote for their favourite of the three videos and win prizes like a 13" MacBook, Blackberry Curve and Ipod fully loaded with Etana's music. Fans will be prompted to text in their votes, which will be entered into a drawing. The more fans vote, the more chances they will have to win. The competition will air several times a day and end with a live...

It will be a Grammy Affair at the Caribbean`s best musical festival this January – the 2010 Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival – as acts like Gladys Knight, Kenneth `Babyface` Edmonds, Billy Ocean, Erykah Badu, Third World and The Whispers, take to the main stage in Trelawny, Jamaica. The line-up of the 14th staging of the annual event recently expanded with the addition of multiple Grammy-winners, `Babyface` and Erykah Badu. Babyface will take to the stage on Thursday January 28th at The Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny along with The Whispers, Joss Stone, Monty Alexander and Joe Roy Jackson. Babyface has won over 10 Grammys for hits like `Two Occasions,` `Never Keeping Secrets` and `For The Cool In You.` On Friday, January...

An American Airlines jetliner has overshot the runway at the airport in the Jamaican capital Kingston, injuring at least 40 people. The Boeing 737 jet overran the runway at Norman Manley International Airport late Tuesday as it was coming in for a landing during a heavy rainstorm. The plane went through a fence at the end of the runway and skidded over a roadway before coming to rest on a beach. There were no reports of any fatalities. More than 150 people were on board the flight, which originated in Washington and stopped in Miami before heading to Kingston. A spokesman for American Airlines says part of the plane's landing gear collapsed, and one engine on the right side fell off the wing. Source: AP, Reuters

Luciano has described The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh as a champion of peace and called on youth to embrace his leadership qualities for the development of the country. Luciano said this moment has been manifested by the government in empowering the youths to realise their potential as well as to contribute to the socio-economic development of this great nation. Luciano was speaking at a press briefing last Monday at Sea View Garden Hotel in Kololi, ahead of his upcoming mega concert on Saturday, December 26th and 27th at the Independence Stadium in Bakau and Jokor Brikama respectively.

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Spragga Benz was featured in Billboard's Best One-Hit Wonders of the 2000s for his collaboration with Kevin Lyttle. In August 2004, Kevin Lyttle, with help from Spragga Benz, lit up the charts with "Turn Me On," which peaked at No. 4. The airwaves have since turned him off, and the Caribbean crooner has yet to return to the Hot 100. Spragga Benz was ranked 17 on the top 24 list.