Wyclef`s Weapon Of Choice Is His Music
September 7, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Sept. 7, 2010: Haitian-born, Grammy Award-winning singer Wyclef Jean continues to use his music as a weapon to slam at his critics and people he felt has wronged himJean on Friday night, September 3rd, used his performance at Hot 97`s On the Reggae Tip Concert in New York City to slam former Fugees team mate, Pras and Hollywood actor Sean Pen. Performing a re-make of his 2004 song, `President,` at the concert, Jean sang: `I got a message for Sean Penn/ Maybe he ain`t see me in Haiti because he was too busy sniffing cocaine/ I got a message for Praswell/ Even though you don`t want to support me/ I got love for you/Even though you only kicked 8 bars in the Fugees.`Sean, 50, and former Fugees bandmate Pras, 37, had criticized Wyclef`s highly publicized bid and subsequent forced withdrawal from the Haitian presidential race, the 40-year-old Yeacute;le Haiti Foundation.The performance came a night after a cancelled a performance at the annual West Indian American Day Carnival benefit concert for his foundation and on the heels of a new song which criticized the President of Haiti and the Election Council in Haiti for refusing to approve his bid to run for President of Haiti. The Council had ruled that Jean does not qualify to run since he has not lived in Haiti for five consecutive years.
Cayman Islands Selita Ebanks Dating Kanye?
September 3, 2010
CaribWorldNews, FLUSHING, NY, Fri. Sept. 3, 2010: Is the sexy Victoria`s Secret supermodel Selita Ebanks of the Cayman Islands now dating controversial hip-hop star Kanye West?The two were spotted at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, cozying up to watch Andy Roddick take on Serbian player Janko Tipsarevic. The two were rumored to be dating in 2008, after they were spotted at Tenjune in New York together. Ebanks is the former fianceacute;e of Nick Cannon, who is now married to Mariah Carey. West and Ebanks were all smiles as they sipped lime-spritzed club soda drinks, watching from seats positioned in front of `Gossip Girl` stars Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr, who shared a laugh with the happy couple.
Popular Reggae Artist To Play Cold Water Classic – Westcoaster
September 2, 2010
Popular Reggae Artist To Play Cold Water Classic Westcoaster By Westcoaster.ca Staff TOFINO — An award-winning reggae musician, named 2009's Best New Artist by digital music leader iTunes, will perform in Tofino at ... BC surfer feeis no pressure as he prepares to defend Cold Water Classic title |
West Indian Carnival Gets Underway With Concert For Haiti
September 2, 2010
CaribWorldNews, BROOKLYN, NY, Thurs. Sept. 2, 2010: The 43rd annual West Indian American Day Carnival weekend kicks off in Brooklyn, NY tonight with a benefit concert for Haiti.The concert will be without its top star, Wyclef Jean, but Kymani Marley, David Rudder, Freddie McGregor, Serani and a number of other Caribbean artists have stepped up to aid the earthquake ravaged country.Proceeds from the event will benefit Yele Haiti, Jean`s foundation. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum and tickets at the gate are $35. Tomorrow night, Sept. 3rd, the carnival celebration will continue with Brassfest, featuring Caribbean soca star, Machel Montano while on Saturday, Sept. 4th, pannists in NY will compete for the title of Steel Band of the Year. On Sunday, September 5th, organizers will present Dimanche Gras while the official carnival of mas revelers and floats will take to Eastern Parkway from noon on Monday, Sept. 6th beginning at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. For more log on to www.wiadca.org.
Bajan Singer Rihanna Now In Wax
September 1, 2010
CaribWorldNews, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Sept. 1, 2010: Sexy Grammy Award-winning Barbados-born singer Rihanna has been immortalized in wax.The singer`s wax replica was unveiled at Madame Tussauds museum in Washington D.C. yesterday. Rihanna`s likeness is shown in a black lace corset, fitted jacket, pants and black silk heels, an outfit that she wore to French design house Balmain`s show during Paris Fashion Week last October. The figure is also blingged out with a large glittering pin, sparkling gold-and-diamond ring, giant diamond earrings and tennis bracelet. Through September 30th, fans who stop by Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. and mention the word `umbrella` will receive a buy-one-get-one-free admission.
Dancehall`s Lady Saw To Drop New Album
August 31, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 31, 2010: Grammy-winning dancehall singer, Marion `Lady Saw` Hall, is set to drop her new album early next month.The record, titled `My Way Out,` is her first with Toasting Music/Diva Records and is distributed by Fontana/Universal. It follows the 2007 release Walk Out, her final album on the reggae label VP Records. Saw`s latest collection, featuring collaborations with multi-platinum rapper Eve and Ding Dong as well as production by the dancehall singer along with Tony `CD` Kelly, Lloyd `John John` James, Danny Browne and Stephen McGregor. The album opens a new chapter for Saw and Divas Records productions. `I wanted to have the independence and freedom to do things 100 percent my way. I can tell the producers what I want for my riddim and say what I want to say in my songs. No one is telling me what I can or can`t do on this album,` commented Lady Saw. Born Marion Hall, Lady Saw remains true to her sexually empowering, cheeky lyricism on My Way, but with an eye on reaching a wider audience. Whether it`s liberating anthems like `Every Way Mi Go` and `Party Til December` or her uncut delivery on `Muscle Control` and `5 Minutes,` this 16-track collection is jam-packed with radio ready tunes and the hardcore style that put Saw on the map with her massive 1994 debut release Lover Girl. She also gives listeners a glimpse of Miss Marion Hall, her softer, more mature side, on the title track `My Way` and `I Am A Woman.` With over three million albums sold and a Grammy under her frock for her collaboration with No Doubt on `Underneath it All,` Lady Saw is one of the most distinguished and influential artist in dancehall, reggae and hip hop. The multi-talented Jamaica native has had a hand in creating hits for artists like Beenie Man, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Vegas, Vybz Kartel, Capelton and Spragga Benz. Her appeal has also resulted in dynamic collaborations with Gwen Stefani, Missy Elliot, Remy Ma, Trina, Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown Michael Franti and Pharrell Williams. Saw will perform at Hot 97 `On the Reggae Tip` in New York City on September 3rd and at Dancehall Stylee inVineland, NJ. On September 4th. She is also set to perform at the annual West Indian Carnival in Brooklyn, NY, on September 6th.
Spragga Benz Set To Release New Album
August 30, 2010
CaribWorldNews, MIAMI BEACH, FL, Mon. Aug. 30, 2010: Reggae singer Spragga Benz is set to release his new album on iTunes tomorrow.`Shotta Culture,` the new album has 17 tracks and also includes 11 high quality music videos and a full length documentary. The album also features a multitude of collaborations with artists like Stephen Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Swizz Beats, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Wayne Wonder, Sizzla Kalonji and Queen Ifrica among others.`This album that I`m putting out right now is geared towards enhancing, protecting and preserving my dancehall culture so the beats that we use go back to the foundation of dancehall during the developmental stages,` commented Spragga. `Shotta Culture is geared to take dancehall reggae back to the foundation of reggae music, back to the real sound of authentic reggae.`For additional information log on to www.SHOTTACULTURE.com.
Rihanna Posts Pic of Her Burnt Forehead – AceShowbiz (blog)
August 30, 2010
 Contactmusic.com | Rihanna Posts Pic of Her Burnt Forehead AceShowbiz (blog) Rihanna has become a victim of beauty. On Sunday, August 29, the 22-year-old beauty accidentally burnt her forehead with her new curling iron and posted the ... Rihanna Singes Forehead with Curling Iron A burning issue for Rihanna RIHANNA SCORCHES FOREHEAD WITH HAIR IRON |
Black Kat Soundsystem. A Dancehall Killing Machine! – lonad News
August 30, 2010
Black Kat Soundsystem. A Dancehall Killing Machine! lonad News The Dancehall Reggae website DJ14K's Tapes R Us has many Blak Kat soundclashes as ewll as other Jamaican & International sounds on tape, cd & dvd! |
Stewart Lee’s secrets of stand-up
August 27, 2010
