Here some videos about di madness @ Magnum Follow di Arrow 2011. Before the bottle rain everything was fine and music was good. After Bounty,Kartel try to get a grip on the crowd but couldn't stop the stones and bottle rain neither and quickly run off stage with his all entourage and show was just cancelled.Unity & Positivity were supposed to be in the house...
The show wasn't just a riot check out these amazing photos of artists on stage.
Assassin Performance @ Magnum Follow di Arrow 2011
Here when Bounty Killer went on, everything was fine and smooth till he dropped a comment and that 's toward the end of the clip. There where bootles started raining!
So Addi tried going on stage and calm people down but he had to run quickly himself.
As usual a lot of Gaza in all positions in this end of the month Jamaican Charts based on radio airplays, sales and ratings.I-Octane currently still in Usa for his tour "My Life" goes strong again too, Hot Grabba still going strong, as well as Mavado with Stulla, but there's no doubt who's running Singles Dancehall Charts for Feb. 2011 once again is di Gaza!
FOLLOW Di Arrow, which throughout its promotion encouraged everyone to 'keep the unity', had that sentiment shattered to pieces when, during Bounty Killer's performance, bottles and stones started to rain on the stage.
The event, which was held at the James Bond Beach in St Mary, came to a grinding halt last night when Bounty Killer took centre stageand started to make a comment on a story which was carried in a newspaper. He did not get to finish whatever he was about to say as at that point all hell broke loose.
Bottles and stones rained down and sounds of gunshots could be heard.People scampered under the stage or just about any other place that seemed safe enough to offer protection from the violent and frightening attack. A cross and angry Killer, who had exited the stage just seconds before, made a sudden return shouting, “Mi nah run, after mi nah play dandy shandy”. The artist did not live up to his words though, as just seconds later he was seen along with other members of his Alliance team running for cover from the angry crowd.
No one knows for sure if the gunshots were from policemen in the venue or from other sources.At the front of the stage, two men tried to carry a wounded pregnant woman to safety without much luck as dozens of bottles were flying. Dozens of other patrons were seen all bloody, some screaming in anguish while others just cowered, trembling in despair.
DJ Sunshine was seen cowering on the stage with someone kind enough to place a chair over her for protection.
Ragashanti, who minutes before was urging the crowd to "stay calm", had to beat a hasty retreat as the bottles pelted the stage.
The event was also broadcast online from http://robracksoundstation.com/ they released a statement saying "Robracksoundstation.com apologizes for the premature end of the Follow Di Arrow live broadcast, which resulted from matters beyond our control."
Last Saturday they heldClarendon Music Awards in Quarry, May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica.
U.S. born, Jamaican based singer and upcoming artist Nefatari rocked the stage like no other!
No matter her young age she delivered an amazing performance deliting the hundreds of attentands. Was her first time on Clarendon's Awards stage and she said she felt blessed and honored to showcase and perform alongside so many jamaican's music icons.
Others performers included:Peter Austin and the Clarendonians, , Tommy Cowan and his wife Carlene Davis, Cashew man, Merciless, Bunny General, Carlene Davis Stephen and for new talents: McGregor, Chino, Silver Cat,
Keith Campbell and Assailant.The show also guestedReggae Icons Derrick Morgan , Barrington Levy, Cocoa Tea and Everton Blender that were all honoured for their outstanding musicalcontributions.Also legendary Glen Washington won his most recent Award: the Lifetime Achievement Awardto honor his long overdue work and contribution to Reggae Music.He was really happy and humble and he declared:"It is so surprising that they would recognize me as Clarendon has produced many wonderful artist such as Everton Blender,Freddie Mc Gregor and Cocoa Tea to name a few, so this recognition really means a lot and it's a lot of joy". Glen washington went from drummer with some of the most prominent groups in Reggae to striking out as a solo singer.Hard work pay off!Glen has over the years been nominated twice for a
Reggae Grammy including last year for his album "Destiny" but he didn 't yet receive one, cause, as he says," there is still time for a Grammy". There's not much yet available video wise for this year edition, not yet based on my knowledge, so u more than welcome to post link to current link for this year edition if you find one. For this year i could just find Yellow Man gig and so decided to post several clips from different editions.Make sure to check the one with Vybz, Mavado,Bounty. Bless!
This Saturday @ James Bond Beach St. Mary Jamaicais 13 years old and still going strong!This year the show is dubbed "Be Positive"because the promoters would really like to see the artists come out and show some positive vibes since last year wasn't such a great year for Dancehall Industry.
Biggest headlines for Follow di Arrow 2011 are Vybz Kartel and Mavado,so they fans will have a chance to see them on the same stage.Addi & the Gully Godwill be joined on stage by Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Gyptian,Louie Culture,Fantan MojahandMacka Diamond alsoCoco Tea, George Nooks andCaptain Barkay andWickermanwill take the stage to showcase their talent!
It really looks pack with great names and there are also new talents like Denno, that can't wait for another occasion to shine after doing so well on Sting stage and gainin that crowd respect he's sure he will doing good on also on Follow di Arrow's stage spreading positivity!
A number of radio station in Barbados and all over the world are showing solidarity to Buju and playing his music.The whole Reggae and Dancehall communities , Fans and Industry, are still in shock! Social network sites, Facebook & Twitter on top of the list, have been buzzing non - stop on how verdict is unfair and sour and how everyone feel for him! Wayne Wonder, a famous artist and also Buju's close friend, wrote on his facebook : " Lets all keep the prayers going for Mark,we all have to stay strong and stand by him!". Was just last week, a day before his trial re-started, that Buju won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album,"Before The Dawn", and many saw that as a sign of good luck for the upcomig trial for an artist that is been already plagued by tour & annullments when he was supporting his previous release " Rasta Got Soul". Buju always knew it's not an easy road,but still...there was a lot of hope and prayers andnow a lot of disappointment is mounting and everybody can't wait for his lawyer to appeal. OPTIMISTIC SOUL! Free Buju! Jah Army Stand Up!
Today Buju Banton was found guiltyon three charges by a 12 member panel of jurors. They decided he's guilty of conspiracy,possession of a firearm and using wires to facilitate a drug trafficking offence. He was foundNot Guilty of attempted possession with the intent to distribuite cocaine. Buju hugged his lawyer,David Markus, when the verdict was read, while a lot of his supporters left the courtroom in tears.His bail is been revoked and he's actually detained awaiting sentence. Here a little statement from the artist:
"Our life and our destiny are sometimes pre-destined and no matter where this journey takes me, remember I fought the good fight, it was a great man that said my head is bloody but still unbowed. I love you all ,thank you for your support". His lawyer, has declared his intention to appeal the guilty verdict that was handed down in Sam Gibbons Federal Court, Tampa, Florida, today.
Buju fans are sad and proclaming his innocence all over social networks and websites and there is shock concerning the Voice of Jamaica being trapped in the american jail system for a crime that never really happened. Free Buju!
Check out a couple of new songs from di Gaza Camp! Vybz Kartel on Head Concussion Riddim.New Joint is Hot is called "The Lyricist" really maaad tune. Listen to it!
Vybz Kartel "No Lie" another Notnice-Adidjahiem production!
Brand new Vybz "Hold Your Faith" on Dutty Sneakers Riddim Feb 2011
New Jah Vinci is sick as usual! "Rise" on Hand Full Riddim Young Vibes Prod. I can't stop listening to it! Very well done once again Jah Vinci!
Yesterday was a blessed day for the South Florida's Reggae & Dancehall lovers. I-Octane was on the grid for his "My Life Tour" while today he will be performing in Long Beach, California. The whole thang looked good!First of all I-Octane, like his music, is good people and with his entourage blazed the place with mad rhyming, singing, freestyle, acappella, shouts, photo ops & was really nice and fun!
I-Octane is a conscious positive artist, very loved in Jamaica. He's been around for a minute and building a successful and outstanding career.The 'My Life' tour is going great ,kicked off last Friday (February 4), with a performance in Dallas, Texas. I-Octane returned to New York on Monday, February 7, 2011, for a performance at Rock With Squeeze at SOBs, then for a February 9th gig at Gwaan Wednesdays at Temptations Night Club in Brooklyn.I-Octane is having a lot of airplays and radio interviews. He's is happy to be touring the Us and still happily signed to CashFlow Records, and about his label he says they are the boss, period. The promo cd ( Destiny Media) for "My Life Tour" is packed with nice beats, incredible execution, hot productions and some new riddims like Bus
Stop Riddim and Employer Riddim with "Who Fool Dem", his big new tune that licked raw on the internet a couple of weeks ago but that version wasn 't properly mixed. He also just had a very successful tour in europe and getting all the international attention he deserves because he has the class of a veteran.
Baby Chris, fast rising artist from Jamrock, joined him in tour and said that big things have been happening for him since he began doing a media blitz alongside I-Octane.Check the above videos. Baby Chris is known for the hit song, "Ring Ding", and the chart-topping "Mama You're the Best Woman" single last year.His latest song, "What Did I Do", on Seanizzle's split personality rhythmis getting good airplay in Jamaica.His management team reportedly got a call that Bad Boys Records want to meet with him.Check them out in these videos! Big Ups I-Octane & Baby Chris & Giving Big Thanx ! Don't miss the tour their stuff is Maaad! Check out the videos! Hot Hot Hot!
Big Up Naisha and the whole Urban Relations staff for putting togheter such a cool event in such a short notice, Big up Blu Lagoon the food was on point and also Big Up Kirk and his tv crew {bless fi the ride!}
I-Octane, Big Time gifted dancehall singjay rocked New York and New Jersey already last week and from this week on to early march the artist will be on tour across US. MissGaza is scheduled tomorrow to meet him he is also going to perform and this is BIG!!! South Florida u shouldn't miss his gig.Check out if you can catch him in one of these dates. He's a son of Clarendon, where it just took place Clarendon Music Awards a very magic land for music talents. His real name is Byiome Muir,he' young and so talented!He started singing and doing music during school, @ Knox Community College and with his friends, that right away recognized his talent and encouraged him to take the music path.His name I-Octane, was originally High Octane to symbolize higher energy and continuous work like the one he put into his music, he then changed "High Octane", into I-Octane.His exceptional natural singing ability and his musical talent couldn't be ignored and shortly after giving his music adventure a more biz approach oriented cuthe was approached by the famed Donovan Germain to do work with Penthouse Records.In 2000, he recorded 'Oh Jah 'Stepp A Seed' for Penthouse, plus' Love In The Streets "with Beer Hammond, Buju Banton and Assassin. He also worked with Beenie Man and many others big artists.From then on his career is been on a constant rise, he has a huge catalog of success and important featurings, 2010 is been an amazing year for him and 2011 looks even better : he's very strong and solid in both dancehall and reggae charts currently and really looking forward meeting himtomorrow and witnesshis first live show in Miami Dade.It's going to be MAAAd he already impressed crowds in Nyc and New Jerseyyou shouldn't miss the show if you're a dancehall lover cuz HE GOT REAL FIRE!
February 15, 2011 – Arcata, California
February 18, 2011 – Fairfax, California
February 19, 2011 – Miami, Florida
February 20, 2011 – Long Beach, California
February 21, 2011 – San Diego, California
February 25, 2011 – Maple Grove, Minnesota
March 4, 2011 – Bridgeport, Connecticut
March 5, 2011 – Bronx, New York
March 11, 2011 – Springfield, Massachusetts
I-Octane Live Sat. Feb 19 2011 @ Stars Banquet Hall - Miami Gardens
On February 6 2011, also the birthday of the late great Reggae Ambassador, Robert Nesta Marley Bank of Jamaica released these Bob Marley Commemorative Gold and Silver Coins. If you have an extra US$100 or US$760 on hand, then maybe you’ll want to consider purchasing them.They released two types: Bob Marley 60th Birthday Bi-Metallic Commemorative Coin Metallic content: silver with gold plating Cost – US$100 (or J$ equivalent) Bob Marley 50th Birthday Commemorative Coin Metallic content: 22 carat gold Cost – US$760 (or J$ equivalent). For more information, contact the Money Museum at the Bank of Jamaica, Nethersole Place, Downtown Kingston. Tel: (876) 922-0750 (ext. 2109). Email: souvenir.coins@boj.org.jm
After winning the Grammy award for Best Reggae album last night Buju spent the night in a Tampa hotel, and earlier today, at 1pm , he attended his own trial, that it's going to last all the week.
Banton won the Award for Best Reggae Album for his project," Before The Dawn". This was his first Grammy award, but he was nominated in previous years for "Rasta Got Soul" in 2009; "Too Bad in 2007"; "Friends For Life", 2004; and "Inna Heights", 1999. Speaking with the media after the adjournment of the first day of the trial, Banton went straight to the point.He thanked God for giving him a good jury and he added that all he is asking is for them to listen to all the facts.He also said he felt good about his prospects of securing a not guilty verdict.The afternoon's session was adjourned close to 4 pm after a juror fell ill.
Earlier on this afternoon, while addressing jurors during the opening statement, David Markus, Banton’s attorney, listed 10 reasons why Banton was not guilty.Among these resons Buju did not get a dollar or anything from the deal; never spoke with James Mack nor heard of him before; that he never spoke with Ike and Tyke and never went to the warehouse on December 8, 2009 to see drugs.
Markus also introduced Banton to the jurors, saying that he was not guilty. He said last night (Grammy night) was an important night for Banton, but this week will be important for the entertainer and his family.He also constantly referred to the police informant that brought Buju's name in the story, as a con artist.
Today jurors have been selected to sit on the panel for Buju retrial,14 jurors including 9 women and 3 of them are African American.the Jury selection lasted two hours.Will keep you posted.
Buju Banton has won the Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category.Big Ups! Banton was nominated for his"Before The Dawn" album.
The other nomineeswereGregory Isaacs & King Isaac - Isaacs Meets Isaac; Lee 'Scratch' Perry - Revelation; Bob Sinclair and Sly and Robbie - Made in Jamaica; Sly & Robbie and the Family Taxi - One Pop Reggae; Andrew Tosh - Legacy: An Acoustic Tribute to Peter Tosh.
A statement from Buju's management quotes Buju saying :
"It feels good. I have been nominated 4 times before although I never won. To me it means a lot because it shows that my music has transcended a lot of borders & people are now paying attention to what I'm saying in-depth." Buju goes on trial tomorrow ,in Tampa,Florida, for allegedly drug charges.
About that we need tostay all positive and send positive thoughts and hope and prays out for Buju tomorrow, so for him to come out innocent and totally clean from those charges.
There's also the need to Give Thanx to people like Ragga Ragga Stephen Marley, A REAL FREEDOM FIGHTER, the one that made possible for Buju to be on house arrests and the one that took it on himself to get his bredda Buju out on bail. Jah Army People Stand Up! Enjoy "Jah Army" Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and Buju.Enjoy also a couple of videos from latest Buju live show in Miami, with Marcia Griffith and the Marley's brothers Stephen and Damian.
By the way Stephen Marley's new album is coming out soon, you can listen to his new track, "No Cigarette Smoking In My Room" below.The single features also Melanie Fiona, fresh off her good work on " Fool For You".The album should be out on April. {Powered By a Ghost}
The parrish of Clarendon in Jamaica will seeVeteran Artists Everton Blender and Glen Washington headilne this year's inaugural Clarendon Music Awards, today, at the Quarry.This year music award will also give the Lifetime Achievemnt Award to reggae artist Derrick Morgan.This event is aspected to be packed with stars such as Peter Austin and the Clarendonians, Bunny General, Cashewman,Merciless,Carlene Davis, Tommy Cowan, Stephen McGregor, Silver Cat,Keith Campbell and Assailant. Clarendon has produced several music talents such as the world famous Clarendonians, Millie Small, Barrington Levi,Toots Hibbert,Freddie McGregor,Coco Tea,Liz Mitchell,Denroy Morgan and I-Octane just to name a few names you' ll may familiar with. Some of these artist will receive special awards for their outstanding career achievements and for their cultural and social contribuition to their parish.
The 53rd Grammy Awards will take place Febraury 13th and won't reflect the taste of reggae records buyers.They rank Damian Marley and Gyptian above any nominee,but this year 5 nominees are all not in the top 10 Charts and that's a bit unsual. At the Grammy they' re not trying to choose the top selling albums but more trying to reflect the values of Recording Academy.
Albums as "Distant Relatives" by Damian Marley and Nas , top selling album of the year, and also Gyptian's album are being dismissed.
Who is in charge of the selection of Grammy Winners? Well the selection begins with US based Recording Academy members and with record companies submitting entries which are then screened again for category and eligibility placement, then they do another ulterior selection for the nominating process that will determine the 5 finalists in each category, and then with the final voting, they get have the Grammy Winners.
The 2010 Nominations for Reggae Grammy Awards are :
-Before The Dawn by Buju Banton
-Isaacs Meets Isaac by Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac
-Revelation by Lee 'Scratch' Perry
-Made In Jamaica by Bob Sinclar and Sly & Robbie
- One Pop Reggae by Sly & Robbie And The Family Taxi and Legacy:
An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh by Andrew Tosh
The 53rd Grammy list of nominees is led by the embattled Buju Banton who marks is 5th Grammy nomination and is also facing next monday the new trial with 2 more charges on him, for a total of 4 charges.
Reggae artist and son of Bob Marley, Stephen Marley, holds the record for most Grammy Award wins in the Reggae category.He has won a total of five trophies three times as a member of the sibling band, The Melody Makers, and twice as a solo act. Shabba Ranks became the first deejay to take home a Grammy. First in 1992 for As Raw As Ever, then he followed up in 1993 with X-tra Naked. Other Jamaican acts to take theGrammy Award for Reggae include, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley, Beenie Man, Inner Circle, Bunny Wailer and Burning Spears.
A lot of new riddims and songs for these first two months of 2011. So much out there!!! Let's see some of them Barrington Levi ,Khago and Vybz Kartel collabo! They just released "Gangsters"! Check it out! Let me know what you think!
Russian,the super young and talented producer, lately is not just producing.Check him out with Gappy Ranks in "Swag Tun Up". And with Vybz in "Look Pon We" on Head Concussion Riddim.
New release for Taurrus Riley too and this is the Official Video for "Shaka Zulu Pickney" on Bumb Rush Records.
Protoje and Ky-Mani Marley collabo is also fresh Official Fresh Video Too. "Rasta Love".Me like.
Serani also has some new tunes out in this beginning of 2011 and a new video for his new joint "My Star" another Daseca Production!
A lot of new music out feb 2011, but i can 't overload the post so i will add more in the next days.
Hollywood, FL- The 3rd Annual South Florida Dancehall and Reggae Music Awards Show will announce nominees on Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
Hosted by international radio personality and prominent event host, Slim City, the nominee announcement will be web casted live on RiddimsTV.com at 9:30 pm (ET) in Miami, FL. The web cast will provide information on the nominees, ticket prices, official hosts, sponsors, performing artist and much more. Fans and members of the press will be able to ask questions during the announcements in the live, interactive chat room provided by RiddimsTV.com.
The official twitter account for the Soflo Dancehall and Reggae Music Awards will conduct a live twitter party and will be giving 3 lucky fans tickets to the 3rd Annual Soflo Dancehall & Reggae Music Award Show during the nominee announcement. Be sure to follow them on twitter at @sofloawards and use trending topic #sofloawards for a chance to win.
The final Soflo awards winners will be revealed on Sunday, March 20, 2011 during the awards show at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Theater located at 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood, FL.
About the SoFlo Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards Now in its 3rd year, the South Florida (Soflo) Dancehall and Reggae Music Awards acknowledges and honors the accomplishments and contributions of entertainers and entrepreneurs of the Reggae and Dancehall industry. Created in 2008, the Soflo Music Awards was a brain child of a non-profit organization, Single Mothers of America, which is administered by individuals of Caribbean decent. SMOA wanted to find a way to get their messages across and include the Caribbean community, it was then the award show was established. Visit http://www.sofloawards.com
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