Macka getting married?

Tongues have been wagging that Macka Diamond is getting married, but the 'money goddess' says she has no immediate plans for such a move.


Last November in an interview with outaroad.com, Macka Diamond, real name Charmaine Munroe, said she had plans of getting married earlier this year to an old friend from Jamaica who she reunited with on a visit to Britain.


In the November interview she said, "I was scared to say yes because it was a surprise since we both know each other from long time and none of us have ever expressed feeling towards each other and now we are getting married.



However, when questioned about the report Macka Diamond said, "From dem long time deh, so why people a bring it up back? Dem jus a trouble mi cause dem nuh know mi business."


Adding, "Mi nuh love talk bout mi personal life inna di media."


Macka Diamond did not deny an engagement but said she has no intentions of hosting a wedding in the near future.


"A me a hold it back cause me a gwaan set di ting good," Macka Diamond told THE STAR. "Is a big step. As an artiste when you have fans, if you get committed you might lose some a dem or nuh have enough time fi di music."


In the meantime, she is preparing for shows in Los Angeles and France. Also, she is making preparations for her Birthday Bash which will be held in January.


"A dem ting deh mi a prepare fa so wedding caan come now yah," she told THE STAR.


She also mentioned a new project that she plans tostart, but was not yet ready to disclose too much information. She, however, promised that it would shock the public.


Recently, Macka Diamond collaborated with Lady G on a new track called Run and shot the video for her Robbery. Her weekly dance, Money-O Sundays in Old Harbour is also doing well.

Saturday Latte...

WHO OWE OBEAH MAN AND THESE THINGS?
Why dem a talk up a bagga lies and tings about Kartel say him join lodge, and ah drink blood out a skulla, ah wear guard ring and all these things? Is just Alliance propaganda, memba say it come inna the STAR say Killa helper say ah pure candle ah burn inna him house all hours of the day? And everybody know say him did send go obeahman fi find out if him can get back D’Angel. As far as mi concerned, a nuff artiste involve inna iniquity workings, dem a sprinkle oil, dem a write other artiste name pon parchment paper and put inna dem fridge and dem a write dem name pon paper and put inna dem shoes fi walk pon dem. Ah pure dark dealings, but mi no fraida none a dem, mi say GOD over evil.

JAMAICA GOES 1-2-3-4
Jeezam, mi heart swell up with pride when mi see Bolt, Powell, Carter and Frater sweep the top places at the meet in Brussells yesterday. SWWEEEEEPPP. Weh dem feel like? And what are they trying to do, spoil the reputation of Ennis-London wid the story on that website talking about HGH being mailed to her home, and mi love how she answer dem wid a victory at Brussells. Jamaica to the universe!


Source: One 876 Ent.

Introducing ‘Daggering Condoms’ by Vybz Kartel

As an fundamental element in his campaign to promote Safe Sex, Vybz Kartel has gone into the business of churning out condoms.
The brand name of the dancehall genius’ condoms is “Daggering” and they will surely live up to their name, as the three pack condom sets will be manufactured and tested to US FDA standards.
The release of this new venture comes on the heels of “Vybz Rum” that was also recently launched.
Kartel, who spearheads the Portmore Music Empire will have “Daggering Condoms” packaged in Jamaica and marketed there as well, through a private company.

Source: Yard Flex

Tifa, Natalie Storm & Timberlee A.K.A. The Bada Bada Gang - Fader Magazine

The three leading ladies of dancehall, Tifa, Natalie Storm and Timberlee, a.k.a "TNT", or more popularly known as the "Badda Badda Gang" were featured in the latest issue of The FADER Magazine.

The feature speaks to the ladies affiliation with producers and artists Ward 21, and also gives a bit of personal information on the dancehall trio. The Fader is a magazine that is "the definitive voice of emerging music and the lifestyle that surrounds it." They are currently awaiting the release of their Mix CD by Max Glazer's Federation Sound, which should be available in September 2008.


Tifa has also been busy promoting her new singles which includes, "If You Lef," on Jam 2's Pull Up Riddim. Other artists featured on the riddim include: Vybz Kartel, Lady Saw, Natalie Storm, Stacious, Chino, Einstein and a host of other artists.

Tifa and Ward 21 are currently wrapping up their 6-week European Tour, which included performances in Italy, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland and a host of other countries. Tifa's next stop will be a performance in Canada on September 6th and then at the Hart Hill Usain Bolt Homecoming Party on the 20th of September.

Source: Out A Road

VP Records refuse to divulge information on ‘shut down’ rumor

VP Records’ top guns have been remaining tight lipped about word on the street claiming the newly amalgamated major reggae music administrators will be shutting down their offices in Kingston soon.

Marketing Manager, Yolan Zanders, who has for around 4 years been the main mover and shaker of VP’s Jamaican arm reportedly said she has heard the word, as many people have contacted her for more information on a possible closing.

However she has been unable to give any confirmation, saying that no official statement of that sort has been passed down to her from VP’s head offices and she continued to say that she would not be able to comment further.

Recognized globally as the largest independent reggae music label in the world, VP opened its Kingston office in 2004 at the same time it celebrated 25 years in the business. The objective then was described by Randy Chin as bringing VP closer to partners in the music and business communities.

Many wonder now if the new acquisition of Greensleeves Records by VP that was followed by some staff layoffs; or their recent appointment of former Director of A&R, Cristy Barber, have anything to do with the ‘closing’ rumors.

Source: Yard Flex