39 Reggae Albums Being Considered for Grammy

Some 39 albums from Jamaican and non-Jamaica acts have been submitted for consideration in the Reggae Grammy category. It is from this pool that the final five or six will be chosen.


Among the Grammy winners who have albums up for consideration are Stephen Marley, whose Mind Control, which copped the Reggae Grammy in 2008, is again up for consideration, but this time it is the acoustic version of the album. His brother Julian, who released his Awake album earlier this year, to critical acclaim, is also getting consideration.


Singer Tarrus Riley’s Contagious, Buju Banton’s Rasta Got Soul, Brand New Me from the Cool Ruler, Gregory Isaacs and Queen Ifrica’s Montego Bay have all been submitted to the committee. As expected, Sean Paul’s Imperial Blaze has been submitted and Inner Circle’s State of Da World.


Representing the dancehall are Mavado with Mr Brooks … A Better Tomorrow, Ce’Cile with Waiting and Lady G, with Rated G.
Sizzla’s Ghetto Youthology, I Can Feel Your Pain by Gyptian, Jah Cure’s Universal Cure, Justice by Lutan Fyah and Fantan Mojah’s Stonger also make the list.


Easy All Stars, The Aggrolites, De Apostle, Rebelution and Westbound Train are among the non-Jamaican acts whose album have been submitted.


Other acts whose albums are also under consideration are Terry Ganzie, Terry Linen, Prezident Brown, Mikey Spice, TOK and Glen Washington.


The 52nd Grammy Awards takes place on January 31, 2010 at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles.

Source: Yard Flex

Overmars happy with Bolt's ' Nuh Behaviour '

Popular dancer Overmars is pleased that Usain Bolt has done one of his dances on the international stage for the second time.

On Thursday, the double world record holder did the 'Nuh Behaviour' dance move - which was created by Overmars, on BET's 106 and Park. Jamaican-born American athlete, Sanya Richards was also on the show.

When contacted, Overmars said he appreciates what Bolt has been doing for his career and the dancing fraternity in general.

"Mi just feel good. Is just another step for me inna life. Di dancehall a get upliftment 'cause a di whole America and Jamaica see him do it (the dance). Mi feel good fi miself and the whole 'Above A Dem'. Dancing nuh stop here, it's worldwide," Overmars told THE STAR.

"Him leave from Nuh Linga and go do Nuh Behaviour. Him keeping the people dem up-to-date and posted. Mi appreciate the whole work."

At last year's Beijing Olympics, Bolt also did Overmars' 'Nuh Linga' dance after winning the men's 100 metres finals in record-breaking time. And, after the 200 metres finals, he did the 'Gully Creepa', which was created by the late dancer Ice, and Shelly Belly's 'Nineties Rock'.

dancing crew

But Overmars believes he is getting more exposure since he parted ways from the Ding Dong-led Ravers Clavers to form his own dancing crew Above A Dem.

"Mi nah lie, is like the best of me. Mi a get more exposure. Mi seh Nuh Behaviour and everybody know seh a Overmars dance," he told THE STAR, while noting that he has upcoming shows in England and Canada.

Previously, he had said that Ravers Clavers and Ding Dong were being credited for creating the 'Nuh Linga', which is his dance.

Although he loves dancing, Overmars says he is now putting a greater focus on his musical career. Recently, he recorded Nuh Behaviour with Voicemail on ZJ Chrome's Trippple Bounce rhythm. He is also in the process of completing tracks he recorded for Seanizzle Records and Yawdish Records.

Source: Jamaica Star

Alaine and Don Corleon no Longer Together

Don Corleon and singer Alaine have severed their musical relationship after a four-year partnership.

Not much reason has been given for the split in their relationship, but Alaine told the Star that they relationship ended on good terms.


In the weekend paper Alaine was quoted as saying "First of all I have to big up Don all di way. He is 100 per cent an amazing producer and we've had a lot of success together. We just returned from Japan where we released my second album 'Luv-A-Dub' and it has been doing great, getting serious album sales which is a big feat. It was a very beneficial positive experience, still is, but we're no longer working together."


Alaine denied rumours that she married to Don and refused to comment on anything regarding her personal life.

Source: Yard Flex

"Spice is the next Queen of the Dancehall" - Lady Saw

In closing the four-part interview with the 'Queen of the Dancehall' after discussing her past, her plans for her upcoming album My Way and her raunchy nature, Lady Saw tells THE STAR who she believes is the next best female artiste to fill her shoes.

With countless female deejays in the business often trying to be as risqué as can be, Lady Saw acknowledges that there are many females claiming to be the 'Princess of the Dancehall'. But for Lady Saw, she believes that friend and deejay Spice could be the closest challenger to her title. The two deejays share a tight bond, with Lady Saw acting as the godmother to Spice's two-year-old son, Nicholas. In previous interviews, Spice has always cited the 'Mumma of Dancehall' as an influence on her career.

Lady Saw recounted to THE STAR how she met Spice.

"I was at a Bounty Killer show and somebody tell me to call Spice onstage and I wasn't aware dat there was a female by the name of Spice,"she says. "Mark you, I'm di one who bring a lot of females onstage. I see people all ova telling me 'Yuh was the first one who gave me a mic, yuh know.' Anyway, I thought it was a male Spice, so mi sey 'No food nah cook round yah tonight' and den is like she have me off fa dat, yuh know. I always see her passing me by and not saying hello or whatever wid a likkle attitude ting, yuh know how Spice stay. So I asked manager why is she like dat and he said yuh rememba one time yuh sey 'no food nah cook round yah' (laughs)."

With a raunchy style, similar to that of Lady Saw's, Spice is poised to take over the business next, according to Saw.

"I love Spice's work and she bad; she mad. A mi likkle sista," Lady Saw said.

Source: Jamaica Star

15 to 24 year-olds Rated Vybz Kartel...

Vybz Kartel is officially the Favourite Dancehall Artiste among 15 to 24 year-olds in a study led by Dr Donna Hope Marquis, lecturer in Reggae Studies at the University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI). They also named him the Most Popular Dancehall Artiste Now.


The findings are part of research, funded by the Office of the Principal, through the Special Initiatives Research Fund, on violence and dancehall culture. It was conducted between June and August this year among 300 persons in Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon.


Kartel was ahead of Mavado in both categories, the 'Gaza' scoring 35.2 per cent to the 'Gully's' 25.8 per cent in response to the question "who is your favourite dancehall artiste?". Kartel's percentage soared to 47.4 per cent in response to the question "who do you think is the most popular dancehall artiste now?", with Mavado's ratings also jumping to 34.4 per cent.


Not surprised


Beenie Man was third in both categories, scoring 23.7 per cent for Favourite Dancehall Artiste, with Bounty Killer and Aidonia tying at 2.1 per cent and Busy Signal scoring 1.7 per cent in that category. Shaggy and Assassin got 1.3 per cent each and Elephant Man scored 0.8 per cent, with Lady Saw, Sanchez, Laden, Queen Ifrica, D'Angel, Javinci, Sizzla, RDX, Black Ryno, Serani, Wayne Marshall and Munga Honourable getting less than half a per cent each in that category.


The 'King of the Dancehall' got 14.2 per cent for his third place in 'Most Popular Dancehall Artiste Now', Busy Signal receiving 1.2 per cent and Bounty Killer 0.8 per cent. Lady Saw, Ninja Man, Javinci, Aidonia and Sizzla scored less than 0.5 per cent each.


The rankings go for both genders, as Hope Marquis told THE STAR, it worked out that about half the persons in the study were male and half female. In addition, the findings apply across various class and educational categories.


Hope Marquis is not surprised about the results, pointing out that she teaches at the UWI and when students' phones ring in class, Kartel is the ringtone of choice. "They like the rebelliousness, the 'carelessness' that comes with Kartel," she said. "They like the idea of rebelling against what is right to their parents. Because they are young and rebellious, they like Kartel."


This popularity translates to earning potential, Hope Marquis said, as this age group has the money to spend. It may come from their earnings, notably for the older ones, or from their family support system.


Outpacing Mavado


Kartel gains 12.2 per cent in the Most Popular Artiste category over his Favourite Dancehall Artiste ranking, outpacing Mavado who has a 8.6 per cent increase. Hope Marquis says "even if some people like Mavado, they still think Kartel is more popular".


"I think the age range has a lot to do with the fact that the top three are so consistent," she told THE STAR. And she says "I know Mavado is more popular among older people. He sings songs that have more depth," she said, commenting on his tone of delivery, while Kartel has a more staccato style.


Still, in her analysis, referring to previous dancehall rivalries , Hope Marquis points out that in both the cases of Ninja Man and Shabba Ranks, as well as Bounty Killer and Beenie Man, "when we examine the dominant dancehall duo in each era, we see that while the most combative artiste gained local respect and immense street credibility, it was his arch-rival who gained immense international attention and the attendant Grammy award(s) - Shabba Ranks in 1992 (As Raw as Ever) and 1993 (X-tra Naked) and Beenie Man in 2001 (Art and Life). The stage is already set to repeat this phenomenon with the Vybz Kartel and Mavado, as Mavado continues to develop and expand his international contacts and collaborations with renowned international artistes".


The overall report on the study is being prepared.

Source: Yard Flex

Foota Hype charged with simple assault...

Alliance selector Foota Hype was charged with simple assault by the Constant Spring police and released from custody on Monday. He will face charges before the courts tomorrow.


He said that he could not discuss details of the case as it was before the courts but that his family was OK.

"Jesus do the most good and dem crucify him, so who is Foota Hype? This ah just my cross fi bear," Foota Hype said.

Last week, Foota Hype was in the eye of a firestorm as there were reports that his mother's property was shot up, and then Mavado's Range Rover was sprayed with bullets, shattering the rear windshield. No one has been arrested in connection with those shooting incidents. Mavado has denied any involvement in the attack on the gate of Foota Hype's mother. Foota Hype has also disavowed having any knowledge of the early morning attack on Mavado's Range Rover SUV at the deejay's uptown apartment in Armour Heights, St. Andrew. The police, we presume, are still investigating.

Source: One 876

Tami And Wayne To Wed

According to a report in the Star singer Tami Chynn and dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall will be tying the knot this weekend.


Not much details have been revealed concerning the actual wedding ceremony as the selected few persons who have been told about it have been sworn to keeping information under wraps.


Various efforts by the paper to reach them yield little or no information as Chynn's mobile phones several times but they went unanswered. When asked about the marriage on Monday, Marshall did not deny it, he only laughed and said to call him the following day as he was unable to speak at the time. When he was called yesterday, he said the timing was still bad.


Calls were even made to Chynn's mother, Christine Chin, who did not say much either. "Whatever is happening in Tami's life has to come through Tami, it can't come through me," she said.


A secret.


Sharon Burke, Marshall's manager and Chynn's booking agent, was also unwilling to disclose any information about the wedding, as she made a promise to the couple to keep it a secret. .


When asked about rumours that they were planning to get married this year, Chynn had said no. She however, said that Marshall was someone she would absolutely consider tying the knot with.


Wayne Marshall is known for hits such as I Forgot Them, Marshall In Town and Me By Myself. More recently, he released the video for Good Love, in which Chynn played the role of his companion.

Source: Yard Flex

Unicorn and Macka no longer friends

Although they have a hit song on local charts, upcoming artiste Unicorn said he is no longer friends with 'money goddess' Macka Diamond.

However, Macka Diamond said she was oblivious to Unicorn's grouse.

A few months ago, the two released and shot a video for Think Bout Mi. The 'lovey-dovey' song has been doing well on local charts but it seems their sweet chemistry has turned sour, if only on Unicorn's side.

"Mi done with har fi life. Di only way me can deal with she is if certain people say she done with the bull and she is a changed person. A di same way she deal with Black-er. She too ungrateful," Unicorn told THE STAR.

This comes following an altercation between Unicorn and several men, allegedly from Macka Diamond's camp.

Unicorn said he went to Boasy Tuesdays last week to promote his latest single Never Been Touched.

"The selector draw the tune and it gwaan good two times. Then mi hear somebody say a money disc jocks get fi play tune," he said, while noting that a good song does not require payola.

argument


Unicorn

At this point, he said, he got into an argument with Macka Diamond's chauffeur. Thereafter, all hell broke lose as bottles began flying and intense fighting ensued. The police later arrested Unicorn and two other men. He was released last Wednes-day morning from the Half-Way Tree lock-up.

He said when he was in the police vehicle he was threatened by men from Macka Diamonds' camp. Macka Diamond was not at the event.

"Dem seh mi diss up di big woman. How Macka a say dat she give mi money and mi say di money too likkle bit. Mi get fi find out seh a she a do all a this," Unicorn told THE STAR.

no money

"Mi get fi understand seh a Macka a set it up. She waan do mi like Black-er and Kiprich - fi write di whole a di hit tune dem and nuh give dem no money. Mi get fi realise seh anyweh mi go fi promote mi tune dem, she ago set up her friend dem."

But Macka Diamond seemed totally confused and shocked last week when THE STAR contacted her.

"Mi nuh know bout that (the incident at Boasy Tuesdays). Unicorn a look a hype or something. How mi fi set up people and mi nuh deh a Jamaica three weeks now. I'm lost! Weh yuh a tell mi is news to me," she said.

"From mi come up ya three weeks now, a mi album mi a work pon and do movie promotion (Redemption of Paradise)."

other allegations

But Unicorn made other allegations about Macka Diamond. He said she received about $250,000 to perform at Reggae Sumfest and she gave him only $10,000, after he performed with her. For other shows across the island, he said he gets only $5,000, which he said is only gas money.

This, Macka Diamond was also shocked to hear.

"More time a beg Unicorn beg mi fi a thing and mi give him. Mi neva know seh a book mi book Unicorn fi a show?" asked Macka Diamond.

Unicorn said he feels he deserves more as he helped to put her back on top of the charts.

"A me rise har pon di map. All of this is because she waan capture di song fi herself like is the only song lef pon di land. When she get tune, she deal with everybody like rubbish again. Anytime it boil down to nutten, she start call back people," said Unicorn.

Source: Jamaica Star

Konshens' Apartment Robbed!

Deejay Konshens discovered that his apartment was robbed yesterday. A laptop was the only item stolen.

Konshens confirmed that the robbery took place at his uptown apartment.
"Dem tek mi laptop wid all mi music star," he said.

"The apartment is on the third floor so it look like some climbing up ting gwaan and dem tief it, ah pure tings star."

Konshens has not reported the matter yet to the police.

Source: One 876 Ent

Gully-Gaza War Drags in Tourists

My my my. How the country ah get so billias? Toll raise, the Portmore people dem a cuss, the illiteracy rate gone sky high, the NWSMA ah lay off 14 contractors and the garbage ah clog up the system, remittances are down 14 per cent, and it look like the army ah go mobilize fi come pick up Dudus, downtown tense. People, if a hurricane lick we this year, dog nyam we supper. The ting nuh look good at all at all.
GULLY-GAZA WAR CAUSES TOURISTS TO BE BEATEN
Mi get a call early this morning say dem beat up some tourists over an uptown session last night. It nuh pretty at all. What a way this Gaza-Gully ting powerful, not even Killer can stop it, the ting global, if him war Kartel, dem haffi go start call him the Gully Gladiator, not the Alliance boss, because a Mavado war him a fight, whoi, mi body. Emprez, the ting billias, Beenie ah my deejay, but mi still rate the Killer said way but try mek him know say the Gully-Gaza ting de ya fi at least 18 more months and him haffi go work wid it.

NINJA PRINCESS ON TV, POPS STILL IN JAIL
Mi ah watch mi TV this morning and see Ninjaman daughter pon Smile Jamaica ah sing an R & B song and mi just feel sad. Look pon the man beautiful young daughter ah do something wid her life, and her pops still a languish inna jail.
Mi hear say inna the court case yesterday, the witness say Ninjaman and him son both had guns and bere sitten sitten. It nuh look good at all.

DUDUS TING AH GET OUTTA HAND
If me was one of Dudus friend, mi woulda just advise him fi hire Vivian Blake lawyer and turn himself in because the way the whole extradition ting is being handled looks fishy to me. Is like dem a try set him up fi trigger off a war so dem can do whatever dem want wid him. People, memba say Beans tell yu, the bigger heads ah try a ting.

PEOPLE WAAN KNOW...
Why Irie Jamboree never live up to expectations?

How was the show last night wid Killer that was held at the club on EMPIRE Boulevard?

Source: One 876 Ent

Florida University honours TOK

International dancehall group TOK has officially been honoured for their contribution to the reggae and dancehall community.

Held at the prestigious Nova University in Florida, the group was only informed that they would participate in a motivational forum for the students and a welcoming concert for those returning from their summer holidays, but to their obvious surprise, there was more to the night than just that.

At the end of their speech and question/answer interaction with the students, the group was presented with a plaque for their "Outstanding contribution to the reggae/dancehall industry and the Jamaican culture" which was cheered on by the entire auditorium (students and professors alike).

All four members were pleasantly surprised.

"This is a testament to the hard work that we and others like us put in and we are extremely humbled by this accomplishment. Give thanks to all our supporters over the years ... it's all of you who keep us solid as a rock," stated Roshaun 'Bay-C' Clarke.

Source: Jamaica Star

SWINE FLU HALTS UWI Fêtes

The organisers of the parties and socials which were scheduled for this week on the University of the West Indies' Mona campus, but were banned because of a swine flu outbreak there, are concerned about the financial losses that could result.

The new semester, which is usually welcomed with parties, socials and fêtes, may not get off to its usual vibrant start this year following a decision made by the university's administration to suspend all social gatherings on the campus. Classes, however, will still be held.

The university issued a statement on Saturday advising that three persons on the campus tested positive for the H1N1 virus and there were about 60 others exhibiting flu-like symptoms. The university said the Ministry of Health did not recommend a ban on classes, but out of caution, officials there have decided to prohibit large social gatherings.

This decision, however, has not gone down well with some students who do not understand why only parties and not classes have been banned. Organisers of the events are now burdened with the task of deciding whether to postpone or cancel and which is wiser financially.

financially viable

Ibrahim Konteh, the university's cultural and entertainment affairs chairman, told THE STAR that for now, the events are postponed until a meeting is held to decide if it is financially viable to host them at another time. He said, "As far as events, they are postponed until we can meet to see which is better financially ... cancel or postpone. Freshers Dinner which was set for yesterday [Saturday] has been cancelled, as well as the Freshers Lyme, but we have other events that were set for this week, but the ban is up until Sunday, so it looks as though those may have to be cancelled as well."

He said promoters of the Chancellor Hall fete, Ruption, would be especially hard-hit if the event could not take place as a lot was spent promoting it. "It was very successful last year, so they spent a lot again this year, especially on promotion, doing flyers, posters, T-shirts and so on. A lot of effort was also put into getting the required permits, so this would come as a big blow to them."

Konteh said many on campus were questioning why classes were not banned as well, since the threat is so great that public gatherings were prohibited.

Source: Jamaica Star

Aidonia is not Bounty's ghostwriter

Amidst a bevy of allegations that has the streets buzzing, dancehall artiste Sheldon Lawrence better known as Aidonia has remained calm in the face of adversity as he attempts to clear his name and add some clarity to the malicious accusations by unscrupulous personnel to taint his character.

It is understood that following utterances made by the deejay at this Summer's Fullyloaded, where he said "Big up Bounty Killer", many have now taken it as a foregone conclusion that Aidonia has rejoined the ranks of the Alliance and is now the new ghostwriter responsible for the Bounty Killer diss tracks aimed at Vybz Kartel.

However Aidonia said he wants to make it clear to the public that though he respects the warlord for his contribution to the industry, he is not a part of the Alliance movement nor is he a Ghostwriter for the cross, angry deejay. "mi nuh know weh people get it fi say mi write song fi Killer fi diss Kartel ... mi even see it pon a site seh mi attack Kartel, I have nothing against Bounty nor Kartel, if the two ah dem feuding that is not my concern, a mi co-workers dem and I wish dem nothing but the best, right now a just music mi seh and J.O.P a that a my focus". - He added.

CLAIMS BY RIDDIMSTREAM MARKETING & PROMOTIONS

Yesterday an email correspondence was sent out by Riddimstream Marketing & Promotions titled "Jag One Production" pointing to an alleged agreement between Aidonia and the company to record on an upcoming compilation the company accuses the deejay of rescinding on his contractual obligations. However a highly placed source within the J.O.P camp said that they are aware of the email and have been trying to contact the company to address the matter.

According to the source they weren't able to verify if any monies was collected by the artiste but says the deejay has been extremely busy touring and working on his debut album amongst other professional engagements and if further checks reveal there was indeed an agreement it was a mere oversight and Jag One Production sincerely apologises and will work to have the matter resolved amicably.

Source: One 876 Ent

Etana back on Jamboree line-up

Etana is back on the Irie Jamboree line-up, after pulling out earlier this week.

The reggae singer was booked for Irie Jamboree, which will be held tomorrow at York College, New York.

When THE STAR contacted Etana, she explained the reason for originally pulling out, saying she had been rehearsing with the C-Sharp band, but later found out that the band was booked to play for another act and was unable to play for her as a result.

She decided to work with Caution Band. However, they did not get the music on time and the rehearsal was not going as she wanted.

"That was not the performance I want to give. At this time, I want to give a proper performance," Etana told THE STAR.

She also said that at this point in her career, she would not want to give a performance that is below par, as it may be recorded and placed on various websites.

Nonetheless, Etana says she has found a solution. She decided to go back on the show, using a couple members from C-Sharp and some of her own musicians.

"We are going to do something different, only because I don't wanna disappoint my fans. I wanna make sure that my performances are up to par," said Etana, who was scheduled to leave the island for New York this morning.

Some of the other artistes on the Irie Jamboree line-up include Freddie McGregor, Ken Boothe, Assassin, Sean Paul, Spice, Lady G, Queen Ifrica, Chino and Mr Vegas.

Source: Jamaica Star

Bounty calls for 'musical' peace...

Having gone through his own lyrical battles with arch-rival Beenie Man Alliance general Bounty Killer said he would once again love to see both Vybz Kartel and Mavado publicly clear the air about their difference.

The deejay, born Rodney Price, admitted to be concerned over the violent reports that have been surfacing in the media which, he believes, stems from supporters of the 'Gaza'/'Gully' feud who are determined to prove their loyalties.

While not solely blaming Vybz Kartel and Mavado who are the respective leaders of the cliques, Bounty Killer is convinced that a public discussion involving the two artistes would be a welcome sign of change.

lyrical battle

Previously Mavado and Vybz Kartel participated in a similar forum with an aim to assure fans that the feud was only a lyrical one. However, after their lyrical battle at Sting 2008 in Jamworld, St Catherine, the feud has become more intense.

Recently, both Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel have been at each other's throat lyrically. The public is now anticipating a potential clash at this year's Sting.

It has also momentarily sidelined the Gully/Gaza saga, but Bounty Killer believes there are too many youths involved in the affair, which sometimes poses a damaging effect.

"Nuff yutes under di influence of Gully and Gaza now. Mi a di man whe a tell people say a Gully but if yuh say Gaza we nuh have nuh problem wid yuh. Say your Gully or say your Gaza but a mi run di plaza," he said.

"Me need unnuh (media) fi tek Mavado and Kartel and discuss dat. It nuh affi be two a dem di same time, but dem fi do some public forum and mek di people dem si say a nuh nuten serious, 'cause a nuh PNP or JLP again," Bounty Killer said.

negative effects

He also added that the public is to blame partially for the negative effects and warned, "We now (as artistes) have to mek dem di people know say, when yuh a use dem sumten here, don't mek it seem like a we inside a do it. Cause dem (the public) a use it and mek it look like a Gully and Gaza a tell dem fi do it."

He continued, "Gully and Gaza a nuh di problem, is just two words. If people did love dem one another it wouldn't divide dem. Gully or Gaza thing a gwan in Africa but there is no war. Di same ting a gwan a Trinidad and New York but nobody nah war. Suh it's di people who have a lot of difference in dem and them glad fi get a Gully or a Gaza to use it. Like it's Gully or Gaza a do it, but from longtime a suh we stay?" he said, in reference to dancehall clashes.

Bounty Killer closed by saying he and fellow Alliance members don't despise Gaza supporters, and was adamant that it's Vybz Kartel and his Portmore Empire who were the ones with a grudge.

"A nuff Gaza fans me have. Yuh know how much people deh a Gaza and still follow Bounty, but a Gaza dem say. But it nuh mean dat dem nuh rate Killer. Suh true dem say Gaza me fi hate dem? No. But Kartel nah endorse dat. Kartel a endorse him difference. Right now a Waterford, any man whe say Alliance or Gully dem inna trouble. Di Gaza people dem a dat dem do, yuh never go anywhere and hear say Gully or Alliance man dem wah fight, yuh always hear a Gaza man dem," he said.

Lisa Hype lands solo gig in Bahamas

Lisa Hype, who is known for the hit song Hustle Forever on the Bail for Me riddim, left this morning to perform in The Bahamas on Saturday during the Bacardi Summer Meltdown beach party at Arawak Beach on September 5th.

"I feel great to be getting my own shows on the road now, and the hard work that I've been putting in at the studio is paying off. I plan to give The Bahamas a great performance, I hear that the Champion Bubbler song is big over there, and the Whine for Me combination with Teacha. I am going over there to make a statement about what Lisa Hype represents. The Bahamas nuh good again!" she said emphatically.

Lisa Hype recently performed alongside Vybz Kartel at the Up Close and Personal showcase at The Building in New Kingston. Her breakout single, Hustle Forever, popped up on the RE TV dancehall charts and the Bail for Me medley video was a big hit on local cable stations.

Source: One 876 Ent.