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12/29/2011 0 Comments Damian Marley Speaks about the Possibility Of a Second "Distant Relatives" Album with NASDamian Marley and Nas teamed up last year for their first collaborative album Distant Relatives, touring together since last year. But now that the tour is a wrap, the reggae artist says that there are no immediate plans to continue the project and hopes that they’ll be able to one day make a sequel. “For a while. This will be the last we’re doing in America for a while,” he told Longhorn Hip Hop, shifting to the prospect of a follow-up LP. “That would be nice. Hopefully.” He also spoke on the reaction he got from African listeners. Though the two never made it to the continent to perform, he says that it’s helped to form a bridge between the western hemisphere and Africa. “Yes. Well I want to tell you that one of the things that’s left to do with this project is go to Africa and perform. But most of the people we’ve spoken to so far, yes, I embrace it as a great idea. I think it helps to strengthen the bridge between the western hemisphere and Africa.” source : hip hop DX you may also like :2011 was the year that Billboard celebrated the 1000th No. 1 song on the Hot 100. As we look back on this year in music, we're celebrating that milestone with a month-long series of videos --- one for each day of December -- chatting with 31 of the hitmakers who rocketed to the top of the chart since its inception in 1958. SEE THE FULL CHART HERE. On day 24 of our 1,000 Hot No. 1s video series, we move from yesterday's pair of T.I. charttoppers --"Whatever You Like" and "Live Your Life" -- to a pair of Shaggy hits as we chat with the Jamaican singer/rapper about his No. 1s, "Angel" and "It Wasn't Me." "It was one of those records that, once it happened, it happened really really fast. . . It was just one of those joints that really resonated with people," Shaggy says of "It Wasn't Me" which spent two weeks at the top beginning Feb. 3, 2001. As for "Angel," Shaggy says he "was in South Africa when it was No. 1" less than two months later onMarch 31, 2001. "Funnily enough, I think that every record that we have that's a massive record, our problem is convincing others that it's special," he adds with a smile. you may also like :12/19/2011 0 Comments Jewish Reggae Star Matisyahu Shaves his Beard and says "No more Hassidic Reggae star"It was the razor that launched a thousand lips. On Tuesday, American hassidic reggae star Matisyahu posted a photo of himself on Twitter clean-shaven, without the huge curly beard that has factored so prominently in his persona. “No more hassidic reggae superstar. Sorry folks, all you get is me…no alias,” he said on his website. The internationally known singer and beatboxer, born Matthew Paul Miller, wrote that when he started becoming religious 10 years ago, “it was a very natural and organic process. It was my choice. My journey to discover my roots and explore Jewish spirituality – not through books but through real life.” At some point, he felt the need, he wrote, “to submit to a higher level of religiosity... to move away from my intuition and to accept an ultimate truth.” The singer declared, “I reclaiming myself. Trusting my goodness and my divine mission.” He told fans to “get ready for an amazing year filled with music of rebirth.” “And for those concerned with my naked face, don’t worry,” he added. “You haven’t seen the last of my facial hair.” The blogosphere lit up like a Jewish Christmas within hours, with many speculating – based on nothing but Matisyahu’s online statement and picture – that he had dropped being a religious Jew. Daniel Sieradski wrote in Heeb that Matisyahu had certainly “benefitted so richly” from his Orthodox identity, and that his “iconic hasidically-garbed appearance was oft stated to have had more to do with his rise to stardom than his talent alone.” Asked Sieradski, “If Miller, whose feverish religiosity inspired so many others on the road to Jewish observance, couldn’t hack it as a frum yid [religious Jew], how can others be expected to maintain the illusion when the benefits are far less tangible?” Rabbi Jason Miller wondered on his blog whether the move might call the long-term devotion of other newly Orthodox into question. “What will this mean for Matisyahu’s wife Tahlia and their children? Will they remain asOrthodox Jews, committed to the Hasidic lifestyle?” he asked. However, Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, writing in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, attempted to put things in perspective. “There is no obligation in Judaism to wear a beard. It’s not a mitzvah,” he wrote. “Facial hair is meant to be an adornment for the face, say the rabbis. The Torah instructs us about how to cut the beard no razors allowed, leave the upper part of the sideburns but doesn’t require a man to have a beard. While some associate taking off the beard with a lapse in religious observance, that is simply not the case.” When I wrote an extensive profile of Matisyahu for The Forward in 2008, I found him to be much more than a “hassidically garbed appearance.” He was a thoughtful person with an unusual thirst for knowledge and religious exploration. He did not seem like someone who would ever be content with easy answers. Rather, his religious journey was clearly one that left him with more questions than answers questions that he was willing to sign up for a lifetime to explore. Like his name, Matisyahu’s chin is merely the face he chooses to show the world. As Jews, we are obligated to look deeper. As Jews and particularly those of us who embrace the idea of pluralism within Judaism we should applaud a public figure who takes a stand contrary to the monumental hurdles of international expectations in order to reevaluate who he is. Rather than contenting himself with being a caricature of people’s preconceived ideas of being Jewish – what would have been most lucrative, expedient and expected –Matisyahu has made a different, and no doubt considered, choice. And I sincerely doubt, on the basis of my past contact with him, that this would mean he has abandoned a religious life. This hunch was substantiated by his post later Tuesday: “For all of those who are being awesome, you are awesome. For all those who are confused: today I went to the Mikva and Shul just like yesterday.” The self-appointed Jewish-beard Taliban might do well to remember this, and to turn their deliberation to a more relevant issue. you may also like :12/11/2011 0 Comments From the Caribbean Islands to the World, Reggae Sensation Toi Delivers “Di Motto”19 year old Reggae Pop sensation Toi, is a multi-talented young artist with strong singing abilities and loads of endearing personality. As she continues to build a fan base and turn the heads of big industry names, Toi has joined forces with Jus Eazy Productions based in Kingston, Jamaica, to release a brand new single, "Di Motto!". This release marks yet another exciting moment in the career of the rising superstar who suggests that, "the best way to win the hearts of your fans is to creatively write and perform original and enjoyable songs". Having worked with an array of world-beating musical talent, the coming together of Toi and Jus Eazy Productions is something really special. From the Caribbean islands, to the World, what Toi does can have a truly global appeal; there are no culture barriers. It comes with no surprise that she has quickly grown to become one of Jamaica's most promising vocal artists; generating a massive following of over 50,000 Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter followers. "I'm absolutely psyched to be able to continue delivering good music", says Toi. "It’s a wonderful feeling when you're surrounded by positive feedback from your fans, friends and family who truly enjoy it. This has always been the source of my strength." Whilst she is very proud of her dancehall reggae background, she has tailored her art to have wide-reaching appeal as listeners can immediately sing along to the ear pleasing and catchy choruses. With powerful driving vocals, the singer is ready to bring her unique brand of entertainment to continuously expanding audiences, let's hope they are ready! Here is Toi's latest single "Di Motto" watch the lyric video and sing along you may also like :The Big Gong Zilla returns with new heat for the streets....This One is #CERTIFIED promo Dl Link : SET UP SHOP His mentor may be behind bars but Portmore Empire deejay and breakthrough artiste, Popcaan seems willing to take on one of Vybz Kartel's biggest rivals with his new single, No Yes Man. Within the first two days of its release the song got over 200,000 views Youtube . The TJ Records-produced single hails as the newest release from Popcaan, regarded by many fans and Dancehall observers as the most improved artiste for 2011. No Yes Man follows up #1 efforts such as Raving, Only Man She Want and Clean that have made Popcaan an instant hit in the Dancehall industry; touting him as one of the future superstars within the genre. In No Yes Man, Popcaan showcases sharpshooting lyrical content; apparently taking shots at Aidonia, a long-time rival of Vybz Kartel and the Portmore Empire. Popcaan deejays, "We nuh care who a bad people, Gaza mi live so mi a mad people, have di ting weh fi tun dem inna sad people, when mi seh Peppa Skull, mi no mean season." Additonally, Popcaan sings, "A boast bout boss and dads, move from endz to endz wid di jeans and plaid, cyaah tell mi yuh a bad people, dem fake like Trevor Off-Key dem wrong. "Popcaan re-affirmed his stance as a member of Vybz Kartel's Gaza crew by saying "Adi mi Daddy is so damn mad." Will Aidonia respond to Popcaan's alleged taunts? Time will tell. In the meantime, Popcaan is scheduled to perform at the upcoming STING 2011 stage show at Jamworld in Portmore, St. Catherine. Source : Socialyaad NO YES MAN by POPCAAN Promo Dl Link : NO YES MAN you may also like :12/7/2011 0 Comments Amy Winehouse Wanted to Marry NasLate singer Amy Winehouse would often joke about marrying rapper Nas whenever the two pals partied together. The pair developed a close relationship after meeting through mutual friend and collaborator, music producer Salaam Remi, and Nas reveals the Back to Black hitmaker first proposed marriage to him at a birthday party for reggae star Damian Marley back in 2009. He tells the New York Post, "That's how she was. We'd play like that, even though we didn't have anything more than a (platonic) friendship. She had a big, loving heart." And the I Can hitmaker will always remember Winehouse's down-to-earth spirit. He says, "Amy was raw, she was real. A joy to be around and, man, there was nothing Hollywood about her." The rapper features on the song Like Smoke from Winehouse's first posthumous record Lioness: Hidden Treasures. you may also like :12/6/2011 0 Comments Marley Family Sues Bob Marley's half Brother Richard Booker, for use of the Marley NameMIAMI -- A feud has erupted within the first family of reggae, with the widow and nine children of Bob Marley suing his half brother to stop use of the Marley name to promote an annual Miami music festival and profit from other businesses in his native Jamaica. The lawsuit filed in federal court contends the half brother, businessman Richard Booker, and several affiliated companies are violating copyright and trademark laws by using Marley’s name, photographs, lyrics, symbols and other intellectual property without authorization.The lawsuit says people could be deceived into thinking those uses are officially endorsed by Marley’s widow, Rita Marley, and their children. Booker and Bob Marley shared the same mother.The entities include the Bob Marley Movement of Jah People Inc., which promotes the music festival, a restaurant in Jamaica called Mama Marley’s and several businesses with the name Nine Mile -- the part of Jamaica where Marley grew up and is now buried. you may also like :R.I.P Phillip "Fattis" Burrell 1954-2011Philip ‘Fattis' Burrell, CEO of Xterminator Records, has died. Fattis, as he was called by most persons in the music business, made his transition on Saturday evening December3, after slipping into a coma early that morning. The legendary producer and artiste manager had been a patient at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Mona, where he had been admitted two weeksago after suffering a mild stroke. Mr. Burrell took a turn for the worse last Tuesday when doctors discovered a blood clot near to his lungs. The family of Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell wishes to thank friends, well-wishers and the staff at the UHWI for their care and support and ask for your prayers at this time. At the time of his death, Fattis was the manager for reggae artiste, Sizzla. He has played a major role in establishing the careersof Sizzla Kalonji, Luciano, Pinchers, Thriller U and Sanchez on aninternational level. Fattis has also worked with several of reggae’s greatest artiste including Beres Hammond, Frankie Paul, Gregory Isaacs, Charlie Chaplin, Capelton, Cocoa Tea, Gentleman and Ini Kamoze. Details of the funeral will be communicated early this week. Rest in Peace and Jah Guide. Below are a few of the gifts this man gave to the universe. you may also like : |
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