*Vybz Kartel's UWI Lecture*

First of all my prayers go out to Japan and New Zeland, where they also had a strong earthquake last tuesday, pls let's all try to find a highest meditation, to tune more in with the Planet and actually vibe with it, fi di world, fi di people of earth, all of us, we r facing some serious times ad it's on all of us to spread  awareness to the people, because most of dem still don't know...

Addi went to Kingston's University this morning, showing he's also stepping up the game. Check out this video where Vybz Kartel Lecture At The UWI - The World Boss, The Smart Man, Teach.

And this is Jah Cure on Feelings Riddim. Is an old tune, but so necessary right now .Bless.

*Captain Riddim Medley*

Check out this New  Medley on Captain Riddim with Wayne Marshall, Tarrus Riley, Sizzla, Jah Cure & Pressure by Yard Vybez Entertainment : a sick Riddim,a superstar line up,Royal Message .Thanx Ghost.

*Buju Banton's Sentencing Trial Schedule*

After being charged guilty of two drug and one weapons charge, Buju Banton's sentencing trial is set for June 16. He faces a lot of year of prisons but it's not yet a life sentence as i hear people talking about  he already had a life sentence. That's is incorrect and I&I, as well as other MILLIONS of people all over the world, are praying for a different turn of events and we're not loosing hope to see Buju free again.

During this past month of February Buju won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album on Valentine's day and the day right after his re - trial begun in Tampa, lasting a week, and resulting in a guilty sentence. After a hung jury resulted in a mistrial, a different jury found the singer guilty after deliberating for nearly 12 hours.

"Banton’s attorney, David Markus, has asked for the singer to be released from custody pending his appeal,” the Associated Press reports. “Markus also has filed a motion asking the court to acquit Banton or grant him a new trial.”Buju Banton’s sentencing will be held on June 16 2011.

Jah Army Stand UP!Freedom Fighters Stand Up!Free Buju!

*South Florida Dancehall Awards Nominations & News*

Sunday 20 March 2011 Florida, South Florida, North Florida Don't Miss Out!
The 3rd annual South Florida Dancehall and Reggae Awards is going down! Check out 2011 nominations!!! Let your voice be heard and cast your vote for your favorite local artist, song, party, trendsetter,barbershop,Dance group, Song of the Year, Artist Of The Year & and many more. 
You'll decide the Winner! Check out SOFLODANCEHALLAWARDS  for more information.
South Florida Dancehall & Reggae Award's people  not just do good for the music they also very supportive of their communities and involved in helping others! South Florida Reggae and Dancehall Music Awards has run to the aid of popular dancehall dancer Mundo Ravers who is badly in need of a kidney transplant. In a press release to the media, SoFlo said they will donate part ofthe proceeds from their upcoming event on March 20.
Jamaican Dancer Ricardo “Mundo” Gordon of popular dance crew Ravers Clavers, needs the support of the reggae community to help with his kidney transplant. The SoFlo Dancehall & Reggae Music Awards has recognized the importance of helping Mundo and will donate partial proceeds from this years event. The Award Ceremony takes place on Sunday, March 20, 2010 inside the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Theater located at 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood, FL.”

Since the dancer sickness became public, several members of the dancehall community such as Sharon Burke, Bounty Killer, Serani, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Cory Todd, Mavado, Timberlee and the Ravers Clavers Family have donate towards the funds needed to complete the surgery.
Mundo said he feel blessed for the support from members of the music community and family.
“I feel so blessed by the love so many people have shown me. My mother has written countless letters to companies and organizations in Jamaica and nobody is responding. Thank God for the emergency Medicaid in the states and my family because I don’t know what I would of done,” said Mundo.

The surgery will cost $250,000 (J$21 million) and currently J$500,000 has been raised.

SoFlo Reggae & Dancehall Awards founder Ann Marsh said, “When I heard about his illness I knew we had to do something, and the award show was perfect. We hope to provide him with a larger platform to get the message out.”


To donate to the Mundo Fund please contact mundoravers143@yahoo.com for further information.
Big Ups South Florida Dancehall Awards From The People To The People!
Check out list of  Artists and DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!!!

The 3rd annual SoFlo Dancehall and Reggae Music Awards Ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Theater located at 1770 Monroe Street Hollywood, FL. Live Performance by Macka Diamond,Zj Liquid,Kiprich,Alozade,Sophia Squire,Chevaughn,Ding Dong and Ravers Clavers,Alley Kat,Beky Glacier,Popoye Caution,Whitey Orders,Zeke Don, Dilly Chris & many more. The Red Carpet Special starts at 6pm followed by the main show at 7pm Post Reception Ball Immediately following at Art and Culture Center Gallery 1650 Harrison Street. Music By Slaughta Tone,Fire Reds,Poison Dart and more.

*2011 EME AWARDS*

Shaggy, Sean Paul, Damian Marley, Beenie Man, Marcia Griffith, Lady Saw, Bounty Killer, Wayne Wonder and others will battle for the title of "Artist Of The Decade (2001-2010)" Award at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME)  set to take place on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at The East Lawn of the historical Devon House site, Hope Road in Kingston, Jamaica.
This category was established this year to honor the artist with the biggest impact and hits.  All the  names involved Shaggy,Sean Paul, Damian Marley ,Beenie Man, Marcia Griffith.... are all well recognized international artists with a lot of hits and airplay as well as international tours. But for once let's talk about the ladies.Take Marcia Griffith, for example, she has always been associated with excellence. Dubbed the Queen of reggae music, Marcia has in the past decade, established herself as an Ambassador of Jamaican music. An original member of Bob Marley's legendary harmony singers, Marcia is credited with recording a number of big hits songs including Dreamland, I Shall Sing and the perennial favourite Electric Boogie. Also Dancehall Queen Lady Saw is another well accomplished female artist with so many awards, hits and  long list of success in her career.

There are also six talented Jamaican female artist are being nominated for Vocalist Female Of The Year.
Their names are : Queen Ifrica, Etana, Cherine Anderson, Alaine, Tami 
Chynn and Phyllisia.
Queen Ifrica is used to score prizes and  she also proved more than once that she is  music lioness on the rise with hits like "Daddy" and "Below the Waist"; 
Etana the strong one has just released her album "Free Expression" and has already several new songs from the new album topping charts in Jamaica and internationally. Cherine Anderson is still  a young  artist but in few years she became well established and known for her dancehall soul unique skills, some of her hits include "Shine On Jamaica" and "Don't Stop". Singer Alaine was very busy all last year and she dominated charts with songs as "Your Eyes Only" and "You Are Me". Tami Chynn had also a busy year and had the collaboration with Tifa, "Certified Diva" brought more hectiness.
Last nominee is Phyllisia better known for her combination song with Jah Cure "Unconditional Love."

*Vybz Kartel Latest Interviews Feb 2011*

A couple of interview, very recent, both kinda of funny, with Vybz Kartel.
The first one, sorry for the quality, is Vybz Kartel on the ph with Ragashanti 
talking about Magnum Follow Di Arrow 2011,the second one is Vybz talking 
about all this controversy constantly around his name and his publicity stunts.

*House Of Marley Audio Accessories*

Browsing for new headphones? Look what I found.

The House Of  Marley branded some super cool audio accessories that adhere to the Marley Family core values such as equality,unity, authenticity, charity as well as sustainability. There are amzaing  docking stations, earphones and headphones. At the moment the collection contains three different lines: Jammin’, Freedom, and Destiny. Each one is geared towards a specific consumer, be it teenagers or audiophiles.Each product will be packaged with a unique ‘one love” bracelet as a symbol showing support of “one love,” unity and peace. The bracelets will be made using eco-friendly materials and will be inspired by artisans, factory and field workers from around the world. The collection looks incredible, the design and colors are on point, earthy but very elegant too. The collection will be released during 2011. You can see some pics here or visit their website The House Of Marley.

Check out also the other accessories. They look so cool!!! I want dem all!

*Sizzla Speaks Up On Buju Incarceration*

Sizzla has called for Banton's release from Babylon. Sizzla sang at the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) Black History Concert series on Thursday morning in Kingston."Free Buju Banton, burn up di wicked and trod a Mount Zion/ Red yuh nah ready and mi tuff like iron"

Sizzla referenced Banton five times during his 45-minute set which included 24 songs."If yuh love Buju Banton seh Gargamel," stated Sizzla whose empathy for Banton runs deep since himself was arrested in 2005 but never charged together with other 32 persons at Judgment Yard — a Rastafari compound to which Sizzla is affiliated.

"Buju Banton, they just can't stop you now, even though they set their traps they just can't stop you now!"

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Also check out this  quick video Clip with interviews to the people in the 
streets of Jamaica about Buju"s Verdict.