REGGAE singer Gregory Isaacs has died.
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Saturday, 18 December 2010
BOUNTY KILLER DISS KARTEL FOR BLEACHING {KARTEL WHITE LIKE A ZOMBIE}
LMAOOOOOOO We over at TBD think this is just an attempt to "draw" out Kartel for sting..... Wah u tink?
No Love: Waka Flocka's Mom, Nicki Minaj's Former Manager Debra Antney, Reviews Pink Friday "It's Terrible, She Went Too Left"
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ disc maybe getting good reviews in some circles, but Debra Antney isn’t impressed.
Antney, who happens to be Waka Flocka’s mom and Nicki’s former manager, gave Vibe her review of Minaj’s debut cd, and it wasn’t at all flattering.
Is this a case of sour grapes? Perhaps, but Antney has repeatedly said in the past that her split from Nicki was amicable.
So lets check out Antney’s ‘Pink Friday’ review as told to Vibe’s Tracy Garraud.
"It's terrible. I like some stuff, but she went too left....
Antney, who happens to be Waka Flocka’s mom and Nicki’s former manager, gave Vibe her review of Minaj’s debut cd, and it wasn’t at all flattering.
Is this a case of sour grapes? Perhaps, but Antney has repeatedly said in the past that her split from Nicki was amicable.
So lets check out Antney’s ‘Pink Friday’ review as told to Vibe’s Tracy Garraud.
"It's terrible. I like some stuff, but she went too left....
NO XMAS RELEASE FOR NINJA MAN.....
File -Ninja Man
Although there were hopes for his release, Ninja Man will have to spend another Christmas holiday behind bars.
Ninja Man, whose real name is Desmond Ballentine, and his son Janile Ballentine have been in prison since March last year. The deejay, his son and another man, Clayton Dennis, were charged with murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. They were charged in connection with...
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
VYBZ KARTEL: THE INTERVIEW! (PART 1)
In his first full-length interview with a UK journalist in over 5 years, Vybz Kartel speaks to The Wrap Up’s Marvin Sparks about his beginnings, writing for Bounty Killer, the infectious tribute to footwear brand Clarks, working with Major Lazer on ‘Pon Di Floor’ and much more, in the first of this two-part interview...
Vybz Kartel were a group comprised of three artists, including Adijah Palmer, then known as Addi Banton. The group split due to differences in vision, but Addi Banton kept the name Vybz Kartel, joined Bounty Killer's crew,Alliance, and the rest, as they say, is history. Initially coming to prominence flexing his lyrical skills in 2002, Kartel became one of the genre's leading artists shortly thereafter, which included featuring on the Def Jam's US and Jamaica collaboration album, ‘Def Jamaica’, working with Missy Elliott and fans including Nicki Minaj andJay-Z. Controversy has never been far; from clashing Ninja Man, which lead to a fight on stage, leaving the Alliance then performing at his former mentor's biggest rival Beenie Man's wedding to Bounty Killer's ex-girlfriend, 2 years on-and-off fued with Mavado, to being sued for creating the explicit 2009 hit ‘Ramping Shop’ from Ne-Yo's ‘Miss Independent’.
The Wrap Up: You broke through with a unique style of deejaying (rapping) to dancehall in 2001/2002. Tell us a bit about why you adopted that style...
Future Fambo Ready For Sting...
Comeback Kid, Future Fambo, whose career has seen a fruitful resurgence in 2010, is getting ready to perform on one of the biggest shows this season - Sting.The deejay sees this as a great way to close off a year in which he has performed in every parish across the island, severalCaribbean territories, North America andEurope.
With his monster hit, Rum and Red Bull racing up charts and claiming number one spots locally and internationally, Fambo, the self-titledDrunken Master of the Dancehall, has been kept very busy, not only by performing, but also in the studio voicing follow-up songs.
Fambo’s studio efforts have paid off handsomely and singles includingSwagaholic, Pop Bottle, and This Life have found favour with fans locally, in the Diaspora and the Caribbean. Even Fambo himself has been surprised at the popularity of the songs when he performs overseas and fans sing them word for word.
Monday, 13 December 2010
Ja Rule To Serve Two Years In Prison On Gun Charges
NEW YORK - Ja Rule reached a plea deal with prosecutors in a Manhattancourtroom on Monday (December 13) that will see the rapper serve two years in prison. The charges stem from a gun bust in July 2007, when bothJa and Lil Wayne were arrested separately following a concert performance.
The Murder Inc. star pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a class D felony in the second degree."Minor setback for a major comeback,"Ja tweeted after reaching the deal.
Ja Rule is expected to be sentenced in February, following a court appearance that same month to report his progress to the judge.
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Shelf Life of Pussy!!!!
I keep hearing black women yap about how they can’t find a good man and all.. but at what age are you all crying for a good man!!! I have developed a thing called.. PUSSY SHELF LIFE pussy has a shelf life of a 11 good years den it done and yu cyaan give it whe. Before you lonely spinsters start cuss mi hear mi out..
Bob Marley 'darkened himself with shoe polish'
Worried about colour ... Bob Marley.
Reggae legend Bob Marley used shoe polish to darken his hair in a bid to appear "more African", according to his widow Rita.
The star struggled with insecurities over his mixed heritage as the son of a Caucasian father and Jamaican mother, according to a new Marley biography, I & I: The Natural Mystics: Marley, Tosh and Wailer.
Author Colin Grant interviewed members of Marley's family, including his 64-year-old widow, who recalls the singer's anxiety over his fairer complexion in the early 1960s.
*Reggae Grammy Awards*
*Reggae Grammy Awards*
The Grammy Awards will be presented in Los Angeles on February.
The Reggae Grammy is part of the Grammy Award by 25 years and
includes a Best Reggae Album category,which is the most important...
Rihanna & Matt Kemp Call It Quits?...
If you haven’t seen Matt Kemp and Rihanna coupled up lately, I think I know why…Rumor has it the relationship is over. Apparently there’s been a lot of cheating on both sides and the couple have called it quits.With Kemp partying in his off-season, and Rihanna traveling the globe promoting her music, the two slowly drifted apart..Kemp’s penchant for clubbing was also partly to blame for the demise of their relationship.
Willow Smith tired of being a star.....
That quick trajectory into the stratosphere is starting to take its toll on the young star.
She says that though she describes her new found fame as “awesome,” she’s already starting to feel like the success is coming at the expense of her childhood in an interview with NME magazine.
“The hardest part is wanting to hang out with your friends when you have to work,” she says. “My friends will come over and you’re recording and you’re like, ‘Pleeease let me go with my friends. I don’t wanna stay here!’ but people are relying on you.”
We hope her parents recognize this and allow her to have as much of a normal childhood as possible despite her increasing star power!
Cops booted from the force... (ABOUT FLIPPIN TIME!)
Close to 200 police officers have been booted from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for their involvement in corrupt activities since the start of the year.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Justin Felice, who is in charge of the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), made the disclosure Thursday afternoon as he provided details on the forces anti-corruption strategies.
The revelation coincided with activities marking International Corruption Day.
ACP Felice said the arrests and dismissals are a major plank of the JCF's three-year anti-corruption strategy.
"One of those strategies is a cleansing programme to rid the organisation of officers who act unethically, corruptly, or who are not displaying the professionalism required of the JCF. To date, from January, 184 police officers have been removed from the organization, majority of whom have been refused re-enlistment," he said
ACP Felice also revealed that of the total number, 133 JCF members were not permitted to re-enlist; while 28 were retired in the public interest.
Twenty-three police officers were dismissed as a result of their involvement in corruption activities.
A further breakdown for the 11-month period reveals that 56 members of the force were arrested with 35 subsequently charged.
At the same time, 83 civilians were charged for breaches of the Anti-Corruption Act with 48 arrests.
Thirty-five JCF employees were also charged for corruption since the start of the year.
According to ACP Felice, while there could have been more arrests the results show that the war against corruption is on in earnest.
"I think we still need to do a lot more as the JCF but as the promotions process goes through, which I'm apart of, looking at some of the people going through, I'm encouraged by what I see. I can see that the managers are endorsing the fight against corruption in the organisation and the unethical behaviour which has tainted the force for some years. But we can't turn around the lack of investment and a lack of training and education over the last 30, 40 years, straight away, so it's going to take a long time but I'm encouraged and I know the Police Commissioner is encouraged by the progress we've made so far," ACP Felice said.
Wesley Snipes In Federal Custody...
Wesley Snipes is finally in federal custody after trying to get his 3-year sentence for tax evasion delayed until after the holidays.
Snipes surrendered early today.
From TMZ:
Traci Billingsley, Chief Public Information Officer for the Bureau of Prisons, tells TMZ, “Wesley Snipes has self surrendered to the minimum security Federal Prison Camp at the Federal Correctional Institution McKean, in Bradford, Pennsylvania.”
Another spokesperson for the B.O.P., Ed Ross, confirms, “Wesley Snipes has arrived and is at the prison facility in PA.”
ALL THIS YOUNG LADY WANTS FOR XMAS IS HER HOUSE.....
Morisoon shows her refrigerator which, she said, was damaged during the unrest. - Dwayne McLeod
Seven months after the invasion of Tivoli Gardens, and with the Christmas season fast approaching, it is an angry Patricia Morrison which is lamenting the fact that her house, which was damaged during the incursion, is yet to be repaired.
Morrison, 34, told THE WEEKEND STAR that during the police/military invasion of May 24, her house, which is located on Bustamante Highway, was burnt and damaged. She has been living with friends since.
"Inna mi house dark and black and fava tunnel. Mi couch, mi bed, component set and mi fridge mash up. All di tile dem inna mi bathroom mash up."
She explained to THE WEEKEND STAR that her house, which has been unoccupied for the last seven months, is uninhabitable, and said she was forced to buy a new door recently, at a cost of $6,000, in order to keep out cats and goats which had taken up residence there.
The disgruntled resident said she received a cheque of $15,000 from the Social Development Commission, but explained that that figure could not even begin to effect repairs. Instead, she used the money to purchase back-to-school items for her niece who has been living with her since her mother passed away.
"I used dat money fi help my niece, get ar likkle back-to-school tings dem wa bun up, dat couldnt do nuttin pan mi house." She told THE WEEKEND STAR that others from her community, who did not suffer as much, received up to more than five times that amount.
The advent of the Christmas season is frustrating Morrison even more.
"How Christmas fi come ketch mi a people house? Nobody not even come look pan mi place fi see di damage. Nobody nuh seh nuttin to mi! Jesus, God, man! Christmas a come ketch mi a kotch a people yard, while everybody else deh a dem yard a eat turkey and drink red wine. All mi waan do a deh a mi house a eat likkle tin bun and some dumpling, an mi wi satisfy. Good, God, man! Mi cyaan deh a people yard Christmas!"
But even though Morrison is convinced that she registered with the Office of the Public Defender, which she blames for neglecting her, Public Defender Earl Witter, told THE WEEKEND STAR there was no record of a complaint from her.
He explained that the Ministry of Social Security, along with the Social Development Commission, were the bodies that issued the cheques.
Witter said he did see evidence that Morrison had received the cheque which she mentioned. He, however, said if she could prove that the damage she sustained outweighed the value of the cheque, and the damage is in fact attributable to the events of May 24 and the actions of the law enforcement officials, his office would be willing to investigate her cause.
He said, however, that it might be difficult for her to prove the damage she claims, since so much time has elapsed since the incident. He also stressed that his office was not a poor-relief or storm-relief office, but was set up to investigate injustices committed against citizens by agents of the state.
Anyone willing to assist Morrison may contact her at 363-2947.
LESBIAN DEM A GET WICKED PON RAGA EEE??! (MIXUP)
with Ragashanti
A jus blessings to mi Tambareen Fambily an Mix Up an Blenda crew. Mi seh dem a done mi fram both sides a di lesbian issue. One man a accuse me of promoting lesbians, an a woman a done mi an a threaten mi seh mi nuh like lesbians. How dem fi do dat?! lol Dem nuh know seh mi a di biggest skettel, an because a straight woman to mi link den dat mek mi di biggest lesbian! DWL!!!! Mad!!
Accusing mi of Promoting Lesbianism
Good afternoon Ragashanti. I would like to know the purpose or intent of your "lesbian mix up" column. Is this some kind of "lesbian promotion" in Jamaica? Don't you think there are other well deserving topics to cover? Are you a gay man trying to highlight lesbians to garner Gay & lesbian unity in Jamaica that is so prevalent in the USA?
Evidently the worst thing that has ever happened to black people was freedom from slavery. That was the ticket to adopt and mimic and endear every lifestyle that colonial masters enjoyed. It's such an irony, to note that when blacks had no freedom their minds were preoccupied with thoughts that empower and enrich ... now that they're free, they are self-destructive. BET channel swept Jamaica by storm and other derogatory cable programs. The rich used the poor boys and girls, then they turn around and use each other. I am by far not a prude, but eroticism goes beyond simple minded indulgences.
Do what you do, if that's all you can do. However, heterosexuals have enough issues to deal with as they are becoming outnumbered and surely don't need anymore "gay & lesbian promotions". You would not write a column promoting the residents of Bellevue mental hospital courting each other, yet you promote this other group who has a mental deficit, simply because it involves "sex".
Missa Man ... I am The King of Mix UP! A mix up mi say straight!! Mi deal wid all kinda mix up: parson mix up,wedding mix up, funeral mix up, police mix up, politician mix up, obeah mix up, lesbian mix up ... a whole host a topics pon mix ups. So if yuh jus waan pick out one topic fram one week an come try done mi dat a your bizniz. Tek weh yuh self an go pree a cemetery.
Lesbian a Attack an a Threaten Mi
Intimidated by women aren't you? I can see why, I've seen your ugly face and I know that it is difficult to get a woman to sleep with you isn't it?
So you take your sexual frustration out by targeting lesbians. Better be careful though because some lesbians fight back.
Targeting lesbians? Me? I actually have lots of good friends who are lesbians. An wi cool like dat. But you might be referring to my opposition to a minority of lesbians who have always opposed my radio programme, opposed my ads with Mandingo tonic wine, and have consistently sought to get the Broadcasting Commission and advertisers to get rid of my radio programme. Maybe you are referring to my vociferous condemnation of the lesbians who are consistently raping young girls and getting away with it because we erroneously believe only men can rape women. And if you're referring to my strong opposition to the four married women, including the very popular radio announcer who a helper called in and explained that they set her up and raped her at a hotel in Montego Bay, then hear dis ... mi nuh give a damn weh yuh waan say! An if a war yuh a pree ... bring it!
Finally, yuh know you want me ... but mi nuh pet an powda garbage, mi dash weh dat!
Reach Ragashanti at mixupraga@gmail.com or PO Box 5866 Liguanea PO, Kingston 6.
Di Genius denies 'fighting' young artistes - Producer guards instrumentals by voicing on them...
Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor. - Contributed
Although a number of persons have been saying that producer Stephen McGregor is 'fighting against' young artistes by voicing gibberish on the instrumentals of some of his recent rhythms, the producer says this is not the case.
On two of his recent releases, 'Street Swag' and 'Winnings' rhythms, Stephen McGregor voiced over the instrumentals instructing people not to use them without his consent.
In the case of 'Winnings', that was released earlier this month, he sang, "no man caan voice pon mi instrumental/ No man to mi rhythm again/ No man to mi version/ No man caan voice voice pon mi track after a nuh rehearsal/ No man to mi rhythm dem."
This move has not gone down well with some people.
"Genius a fight young artiste. Mi naa lie da idea yah mad fi have yuh signature all ova yuh riddim but wah happen to di youth dem weh nuh have money fi pay and voice a tune and jus' a try inna di streets," someone commented on YouTube.
But McGregor said this is far from the truth.
"In everything that I do I get backlash. Nuff people seh is me fighting young artiste but it is nothing like that," he toldTHE WEEKEND STAR.
nothing new
He also noted that the practice is nothing new as it was done as far back as in the 1960s.
"Dem haffi know that it's something that's been going on from before my time," he said.
McGregor explained that he decided to voice on the instrumentals after finding out that people have been using his rhythms and even going as far as using his name.
"A lot of people always take the instrumentals and voice songs on it. People send out the songs saying it's produced by Stephen and it go out there with my name on it. People even put out CD with my logo, contact number and email address. It's bad for business," he told THE WEEKEND STAR, noting that he does not always release the instrumentals for the rhythms.
"Not all of them are bad, you have some people that do good. But I can lose my credibility because my name is on there and it looks official."
In the meantime, McGregor said both 'Street Swag' and 'Winnings' rhythms are doing well.
"The reception is great. Dem a run the streets, so mi just a continue keep it up," he said.
The producer said he was also working on Chino's album that is scheduled for release in March. In addition, he said he was working on a host of songs and rhythms, which he was reluctant to name.
TVJ MIDDAY NEWS - FRIDAY {GRAVES FOUND IN PORTMORE} {JAMAICA} {DEC 10TH 2010}
Waa the hell a gwaan a Jamaica? Bet u seh dem ago blame Gaza ya now?? Portmore tun burial grung now? my gawd!!!
Y di boxcova JPS so wikked??? The ppl had no light for over a month and ya'll still charge them? Smh... look at the houses that are submerged! How the hell dem fi pay light bill?
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Man Who Raped Woman And Then Asked Her Out On A Date, Acquitted Of All Charges.
Timothy West was acquitted yesterday of raping a Queens woman he later contacted by text. The jury "didn't believe her story because there were no signs of forced entry" into her home, said one male panelist.
A convict busted after he texted the woman he was accused of raping to ask her for a date was acquitted of all charges yesterday.
Timothy West, 26, embraced his lawyer, Mihea Kim, as jurors found him not guilty in Queens Supreme Court of four counts of rape, predatory sexual assault, burglary and robbery.
An irate Judge Richard Buchter snapped at them, "Cut that out. It's not appropriate in the courtroom."
The surprising verdict -- which the jury reached in less than a day -- came after Pamela Arias testified in horrifying detail that West terrorized her for more than three hours and then apologized and asked her out.
Arias was not in the courtroom yesterday and was unaware of the verdict for several hours.
Her mother said last night, "I can't believe it. I can't believe it. What happened with all the proof? It's crazy to let him walk because of that one detail."
The mom said the reason there was no forced entry was because she had left a window unlocked.
The not-guilty vote came despite the panel's listening to a taped phone conversation in which Arias accused West of raping her, and he apologized.
Although acquitted, West wasn't able to walk out of the courtroom a free man.
He was immediately put on a bus headed back to prison to complete a seven-year sentence for burglary in a different case.
That provides no consolation to Arias, who has been in therapy.
"She's going to school, but it's hard because she's always nervous someone is following her," the mom said.
West had been accused of breaking into Arias' home in Ozone Park at about 1 a.m. March 20, 2009.
The gutsy waitress last week testified that West, whom she had never seen before, entered through a kitchen window, grabbed a butcher knife and walked up the stairs to her bedroom.
She said she didn't scream because she feared what West would do to her brother and mother, who were sleeping down the hall.
She claimed that as her ordeal was ending, West asked her if "maybe we could still be friends."
Arias, 21, agreed only to his request for her cellphone number in the hope that it would lead to his arrest, she testified.
Cops were with her later that day when she got a text from an unknown number that said,"call me."
When she called, three detectives listened in.
"I've never seen you before, and you just walk up to my house . . . and you raped me!" said Arias, according to the recording of the call. West said he was sorry.
They arranged to meet at a doughnut shop and cops busted him there. NyPost
Timothy West, 26, embraced his lawyer, Mihea Kim, as jurors found him not guilty in Queens Supreme Court of four counts of rape, predatory sexual assault, burglary and robbery.
An irate Judge Richard Buchter snapped at them, "Cut that out. It's not appropriate in the courtroom."
The surprising verdict -- which the jury reached in less than a day -- came after Pamela Arias testified in horrifying detail that West terrorized her for more than three hours and then apologized and asked her out.
Arias was not in the courtroom yesterday and was unaware of the verdict for several hours.
Her mother said last night, "I can't believe it. I can't believe it. What happened with all the proof? It's crazy to let him walk because of that one detail."
The mom said the reason there was no forced entry was because she had left a window unlocked.
The not-guilty vote came despite the panel's listening to a taped phone conversation in which Arias accused West of raping her, and he apologized.
Although acquitted, West wasn't able to walk out of the courtroom a free man.
He was immediately put on a bus headed back to prison to complete a seven-year sentence for burglary in a different case.
That provides no consolation to Arias, who has been in therapy.
"She's going to school, but it's hard because she's always nervous someone is following her," the mom said.
West had been accused of breaking into Arias' home in Ozone Park at about 1 a.m. March 20, 2009.
The gutsy waitress last week testified that West, whom she had never seen before, entered through a kitchen window, grabbed a butcher knife and walked up the stairs to her bedroom.
She said she didn't scream because she feared what West would do to her brother and mother, who were sleeping down the hall.
She claimed that as her ordeal was ending, West asked her if "maybe we could still be friends."
Arias, 21, agreed only to his request for her cellphone number in the hope that it would lead to his arrest, she testified.
Cops were with her later that day when she got a text from an unknown number that said,"call me."
When she called, three detectives listened in.
"I've never seen you before, and you just walk up to my house . . . and you raped me!" said Arias, according to the recording of the call. West said he was sorry.
They arranged to meet at a doughnut shop and cops busted him there. NyPost
Onstage CVM Documentary on Gregory Issacs and interview with widow June-Ann Issacs
Onstage CVM Documentary on Gregory Issacs and interview with widow June-Ann Issacs from JamaicanMan876 on Vimeo.
Monday, 25 October 2010
Gregory Isaacs dies....
REGGAE singer Gregory Isaacs has died.
The singer, 59 passed this morning after a long illness.
He died in London.
Earlier this year, Gregory Isaacs' road manager Copeland Forbes stated that his charge was, "in the UK doing some medical tests. As you all know, he had some problems with his legs from last year which resulted in cancellation of tours, and in the last 12 months he had a very hectic year travelling all over the globe doing performances".
Isaacs has been a constant presence on the reggae music scene for some time. The singer has released a number of hits including Night Nurse, Tune In, My Number One, Love Overdue, Rumours and The Border.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
HAUNTED MAN GETS 9 DAYS TO LIVE ...
A 23-year-old man from west Kingston feels his world is coming to an end, literally, after a 'spiritual healer' recently told him he only has nine days to live.
The man, Ticka, told THE WEEKEND STAR he visited the spiritual leader last Sunday and was told someone had cast a spell on him which has caused ghosts to haunt him. As a result of this he is supposed to die on Tuesday.
"Him tell mi seh somebody work some powerful science and set duppy pon mi. Him gi mi nine more day fi live," he told THE WEEKEND STAR earlier this week.
According to Ticka, he was forced to visit the spiritual leader after falling ill and feeling what he said were some 'serious' stomach pains.
"Mi jus' wake up one morning last week and a feel some serious pain inna mi belly. Mi go doctor and him seh him couldn't find wah a cause it," Ticka said.
The young man said that the doctor gave him some painkillers.
The thing which has made Ticka even more convinced about his pending death is that approximately two days before he began feeling ill, he was walking in his community when an elderly man came up to him and pointed over his head before saying "Yu a go dead" and then simply walked away.
church counsel
"Afta mi go doctor and mi still a feel di pain dem and mi remember wah di ole man seh and mi tell some church people wah mi a feel, dem send mi to the obeah man. When mi tell him everything now and him pray and read wah him fi read and do wah him fi do then him tell mi seh mi have nine days lef," Ticka explained.
The youngster also said strange things have been happening at his home like his pillow being shifted when he lies in his bed and somebody tapping him on his shoulder while he is there alone.
When THE WEEKEND STAR made contact with the spiritual leader, Father Powell, yesterday, he said he felt an incredibly strong force around Ticka, which suggested the presence of evil spirits.
"Yes man, trust mi, a some evil spirits give off dem force deh. Is not something normal, is years me nuh feel dem force there," Powell said.
He said it would take divine intervention for the young man to be saved. In the meantime, the spiritual leader said he gave the young man a special 'belly band' which is supposed to help ward off the ghosts and their dark force.
Ticka, who has being wearing the piece of red cloth around his stomach, told THE WEEKEND STAR he has become closer to God in recent days and he is promising to give his life to Christ if he lives past Tuesday.
"Dis whole ting jus' strange star. Mi cyaa even eat a day time. Mi a beg God a chance and mi a go change mi life,"
The man, Ticka, told THE WEEKEND STAR he visited the spiritual leader last Sunday and was told someone had cast a spell on him which has caused ghosts to haunt him. As a result of this he is supposed to die on Tuesday.
"Him tell mi seh somebody work some powerful science and set duppy pon mi. Him gi mi nine more day fi live," he told THE WEEKEND STAR earlier this week.
According to Ticka, he was forced to visit the spiritual leader after falling ill and feeling what he said were some 'serious' stomach pains.
"Mi jus' wake up one morning last week and a feel some serious pain inna mi belly. Mi go doctor and him seh him couldn't find wah a cause it," Ticka said.
The young man said that the doctor gave him some painkillers.
The thing which has made Ticka even more convinced about his pending death is that approximately two days before he began feeling ill, he was walking in his community when an elderly man came up to him and pointed over his head before saying "Yu a go dead" and then simply walked away.
church counsel
"Afta mi go doctor and mi still a feel di pain dem and mi remember wah di ole man seh and mi tell some church people wah mi a feel, dem send mi to the obeah man. When mi tell him everything now and him pray and read wah him fi read and do wah him fi do then him tell mi seh mi have nine days lef," Ticka explained.
The youngster also said strange things have been happening at his home like his pillow being shifted when he lies in his bed and somebody tapping him on his shoulder while he is there alone.
When THE WEEKEND STAR made contact with the spiritual leader, Father Powell, yesterday, he said he felt an incredibly strong force around Ticka, which suggested the presence of evil spirits.
"Yes man, trust mi, a some evil spirits give off dem force deh. Is not something normal, is years me nuh feel dem force there," Powell said.
He said it would take divine intervention for the young man to be saved. In the meantime, the spiritual leader said he gave the young man a special 'belly band' which is supposed to help ward off the ghosts and their dark force.
Ticka, who has being wearing the piece of red cloth around his stomach, told THE WEEKEND STAR he has become closer to God in recent days and he is promising to give his life to Christ if he lives past Tuesday.
"Dis whole ting jus' strange star. Mi cyaa even eat a day time. Mi a beg God a chance and mi a go change mi life,"
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Rihanna Splits with Manager, Signs to Roc Nation....
Rihanna is throwing up the Roc. The pop superstar has parted ways with her longtime manager and has signed a management deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
“[I'm] so excited to take this next step in my career,” Rihanna told The Associated Press in a statement. She had previously been managed by Marc Jordan of Rebel One Entertainment, who was with her from the start of her career.
Plans are underway to launch a new company called Rihanna Entertainment that will “merge all of her businesses, including music, film, fragrance fashion, and book ventures.”
Jay-Z signed Rihanna to Def Jam in 2005 and collaborated with her on his 2009 hit “Run This Town.” She will release her fifth album Loud on November 16.
Lil Wayne Is # 7 On MTV's Hottest MC's In The Game List....
The # 7 slot on MTV's Hottest MC's In The Game List goes to Lil Wayne.
While some may disagree with this placement, what can't be denied is Weezy's work ethic.
The CEO of Young Money Records has been in jail since May, but it doesn't seem like he's been gone that long..
The man prepared well for his prison sentence, leaving his fans lots of quality music and videos to hold them over until his November 2010 release from Rikers Island.
In 2010 Wayne released two solo albums. The rock influenced 'Rebirth' which has gone gold. And 'I Am Not A Human Being' which just hit # 1 on Billboards Hot 100 chart this week.
Add to that the countless videos he shot before going in, "Drop The World" ft Eminem from 'Rebirth', "No Love", another Eminem collaboration that appeared on Em's 'Recovery' cd.
Also "Da Da Da", "Knockout" ft Nicki Minaj and "I Am Not A Human Being". Well you get the picture, dude put in work. He actually shot nine videos in one weekend at one point in Febrary.
So Wayne gets a well deserved nod at # 7 on the list.....congrats.
Females want back the video light...
This is one time we have to agree with the females and hope they are successful in their fight. According to a story in the Star artistes such as Macka Diamond and others are trying to get their share of the video light.
If you go to the dances these days the video is on most of the male dance crews or men dancing, the poor women can’t even get a chance to bask in the video light.
Well Macka Diamond, ZJ Sparks, Mad Michelle, Lastisha, Myster and other female dancers names were quoted in the story that it’s now their chance to shine in the light.
"Look at the DVDs, look at the videos, look at the parties, everywhere you go di man dem tek ova di ting like a fi dem sitten, so we just decided to do a song and address it. We not trying to cause any controversy, we are just calling a spade a spade," Mystic told the paper.
Stacious ventures into the Café business....
Female deejay Stacious is following in the footsteps of fellow deejays like Spice and D’Angel by adding another dimension to her career.
The deejay will now be putting her business savvy to work when she launches the opening of her new hot spot Scrumptious Café at 50 Molynes Road, St Andrew, next Wednesday.
Scrumptious café will offer an assortment of smoothies, ice-cream, fruit vegetable and coffee for all to enjoy.
Stacious is currently working on her music and collaborations for the rest of 2010, and also gearing up for a European tour in February.
ZUMJAY RETURNS FROM IRAQ....
US army recruit and dancehall DJ Zumjay is excited after he successfully completed his second tour of duty.
The deejay who was deployed to the Middle East is currently home in the United States. In an extensive interview, Zumjay reveals that he will spend time with his fam before he returns to Jamaica at the end of this month to resume work on his musical career.
Despite the length of his deployment in the Middle East, Zumjay adds that he kept up with the happenings in dancehall by surfing the Internet.
The deejay who is known for songs such as Zumjay News, Courtney and I'm High, was last in the island during the Summer to shoot the music video for Move It Around with video director Jay Will.
BEYONCE IS PREGNANT !!!!
Beyonce Knowles better brush up on her lullabies.
The 29-year-old singer is pregnant with her first child, the new Us Weekly reports.
Despite the happy news, no one was more surprised than the singer herself.
"B was shocked. She loves kids, but she wasn't ready to be a mother just yet," says a source of the singer, who married rapper Jay-Z in 2008. "She really wanted to get her album done and tour the world again."
Still, another insider says that the singer, who is in her first trimester, realizes that "this is a gift from God and she's so happy."
Friends of the couple are already expressing their well-wishes for the parents-to-be.
"Jay has been all about family since I met him, and he's always going to be," record executive Kevin Liles, who has known the rapper for years, tells Us. "I wish them the best."
Knowles' sister Solange -- and mom to Julez, 6 -- agrees.
"She's got the most beautiful heart," she tells Us of her big sis. "She'll be a great mom."
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
(TOPICAL ISSUE) THIS IS JUST DISGRACEFUL!!!! AND A SUPPUM WAH HAPPEN REGULAR A JA......
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DISGRACEFUL THINGS I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME...... A NUH DI FUSS MI SEEIT AN IT MIGHT NOT BE DI LAST BUT IT STILL DISQUSTING 
WHY ARE "SUPPOSEDLY" GROWN MEN ENCOURAGING THIS CHILD TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM IN SUCH A VULGAR MANNER???
A WAH DEM A PROMOTE??? ANY A UNU AGREE WID MI SEH A RAASKLAAAT SLACKNESS THIS??? SUPPOSE A DID UR YUTE DAT? U WOULDA HAPPY WID IT???
WHY ARE "SUPPOSEDLY" GROWN MEN ENCOURAGING THIS CHILD TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM IN SUCH A VULGAR MANNER???
A WAH DEM A PROMOTE??? ANY A UNU AGREE WID MI SEH A RAASKLAAAT SLACKNESS THIS??? SUPPOSE A DID UR YUTE DAT? U WOULDA HAPPY WID IT???
LIKE.... REALLY????..... REALLY THOUGH???? INTRODUCING NANA PROPER.....
ERRR.... "THIS IS NANA PROPER".... WATCH THE VID.... SAYING NO MORE !!!!
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=149439958431975
Joe Budden Owes $13K In Child Support, Authorities Issue Arrest Warrant...
Authorities are on the lookout for Budden, who owes $12,983 in back child support.
According to recent reports by the New Jersey Journal, a warrant has been issued for rapper Joe Budden's arrest for failure to pay child support. According to New Jersey city officials, Budden owes nearly $13,000 in child support, which authorities learned after a routine sweep of what they called "deadbeat dads."This is not the first time Budden has been reported to have failed to pay child support. He was arrested in 2009 for the same offense.
Joe Budden has not yet commented on the arrest warrant. He is currently scheduled to release his newest album Mood Muzik 4: A Turn for the Worst.
Monday, 18 October 2010
DANCEHALL FLAVAZ UK - WARNING EXCLUSIVE PT 02 of 10 feat Stylo G & Tallup (INTERVIEW BY MR MIGHTY FROM VIBES FM UK)
Dancehallcity.com presents dancehall flavaz uk presented by Mr Mighty from vibes fm - this show brings you straight to the door of uk's hottest dancehall talent...they go by the name of the warning crew..they are the hottest dancehall talent to represent uk since Tipper ire, General levi, Gappy Ranks and the likes...so be sure to check out the full un-interrupted version on dancehallcity.com!
JFLAG APPLAUD KARTEL ON SIGNING THE REGGAE COMPASSIONATE ACT.....
Vybz Kartel (left) and Mikey Pelpa are all smiles at the Peace march held in Waterford, Portmore, St Catherine. - File
The Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-sexuals and Gays (J-FLAG) has acknowledged that Vybz Kartel's signature affixed to the Reggae Compassionate Act is a step in the right direction of the dancehall artiste claiming responsibility for his music.
However, Dane Lewis, executive director of J-FLAG, said the next step is to hold artistes accountable for their lyrics.
"Considering what the act calls for, this is a step, as long as the signature is not just a token.
"Signing the act is one thing, but it's important to stand up for it."
The Reggae Compassionate Act was drafted in 2007 as part of the Stop Murder Music campaign, a human-rights groups coalition, which advocates for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans-identified persons.
The act speaks to positive social changes and upholding the rights of all individuals regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or gender.
Take responsibility
News reports circulating online claim that Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, signed the Reggae Compassionate Act late September, just days before he was set to perform in France.
Kartel would not confirm the details but questioned why there was a brouhaha over his signing the document.
"Yes, I did. What's the big deal? So what if I did?" he asked before hanging up the phone.
Lewis said the 'big deal' is to make sure performers adhere to the act's strictures.
"Artistes should be aware of the influence their music could have on society," Lewis said.
According to the J-FLAG executive director, there were approximately 400 cases reported since January involving hate crimes against persons who identify with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
"They range from raping lesbians to physical assault," Lewis noted.
He also recounted an incident when a person was killed in a dance hall as Buju Banton's controversial anti-gay anthem, Boom Bye Bye, was played.
Source;http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20101014/news/news1.html
FLOW INTRODUCES 100MBPS INTERNET TO THE ISLAND.....
As part of Flows unwaveringly commitment to provide Jamaicans with the best service and most advanced technologies available, the broadband company announced that it will now offer up to 100Mbs to residential customers requiring this type of speed.
This is really an unprecedented move, said Michele English, Flows President and Chief Operating Officer. Very few countries in the region offers this kind of speed and capacity to their residential customers, she said. English was speaking at the VIP launch of Flows new 3,000 square feet flagship store at Fairview plaza, in Montego Bay on Friday October 15h.
Addressing a high level audience that comprised Montego Bays top business personalities, English stated that this moves comes as Flow continues to make good on its promise to introduce new broadband products and services in Jamaica that are on par, or even surpasses international best practices. It also follows Flows recent FREE upgrade from internet speeds of 8 and 15 to 12Mbps and 20Mbps respectively to residential customers.
This move, really demonstrates the power of Flows Technology, said English. Describing the Companys US$250M infrastructure, English stated that, Unlike many other communications options on the island, Flows systems are designed to meet future demands with minimal adjustments to the existing infrastructure. In addition, unlike wireless broadband providers of 3G, 4G and WiMax, Flow is not hindered by the capacity and speed issues. Our network allows us to offer the fastest, highest capacity accompanied by the ability to offer these services at the best prices.Our network, offers unprecedented capacity, resilience, redundancy and reliability for broadband data communications. Through it we will continue to lead the market in terms of innovation and new products.
Also addressing the issue of wireless solutions, English told the audience that in recent times, we have been bombarded with messages about the wireless technologies, and we certainly appreciate the need for mobility, particularly within the workplace and home. She noted that Flow has been offering wireless or WiFi connections for its blazing speed internet since we launched some four years ago. With our Flow Unplugged offering, we can now not only offer WiFi outside of the home, but more importantly, at consistent speeds that is only possible with a true, fibre-optic broadband technology
This move has cemented Flows position as an industry leader where the broadband company continues to offer service that places Jamaica as leader in the region and makes the island an even more attractive business destination. For local customers, the opportunities for development and innovation and cost savings have been significant. Since Flows entry into the Jamaican market, Flow has driven down the prices of internet by as much as 80% in some cases, while at the same time, offering customers more bandwidth than was available on the market at much lower costs.
We look forward to working with the Jamaican people to use this technology to continue to deliver first rate innovation on the island. With Flow and Jamaica, only great things can happen, she said.
About Flow
Flow has made a significant commitment to Jamaica, investing over US$250 million to date; in building an island wide all digital broadband infrastructure, developing human resources, enhancing digital education in schools and investing in sports and culture as part of the companys social development programme.
Flows broadband infrastructure with its ability to provide converged technology, provides Jamaica with unprecedented capacity, resiliency, redundancy and reliability for data communications. Jamaica is now the only country in the region with a direct undersea fibre-optic connection to the United States and South America as Flow via its express, direct, network system to Boca in Florida and Cartenhaga in Colombia. In addition, through our network, Flow has changed the face of the local telecommunications industry, placing Jamaica as a regional industry leader for data connectivity and innovative digital products.
With our dynamic triple play of services digital cable TV, digital landline and blazing speed Internet, Flow is helping to build a tech savvy, digital, knowledge-based society as Jamaicans forges ahead in keeping apace with the latest global technological trends.
Flow is also demonstrating excellence in corporate social responsibility by supporting enhanced learning in schools via free internet and educational cable programmes, mentoring and youth development activities and investments to athletic developments in Jamaica via a partnership with the JAAA. Flow is also a major supporter of sports in Jamaica via its title sponsorship of the Flow Champions Cup, a major sponsor of the national basketball team and basketball league and sponsors of the recently held 25th staging of the CARIFTA swimming championships. The company also supports the development of local cultural by partnering with various groups including CALABASH and the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival.
Contact:
Denise Williams,PR Manager,
Flow 620-3232/564-0576,
Email: DWilliams@flowjamaica.com
This is really an unprecedented move, said Michele English, Flows President and Chief Operating Officer. Very few countries in the region offers this kind of speed and capacity to their residential customers, she said. English was speaking at the VIP launch of Flows new 3,000 square feet flagship store at Fairview plaza, in Montego Bay on Friday October 15h.
Addressing a high level audience that comprised Montego Bays top business personalities, English stated that this moves comes as Flow continues to make good on its promise to introduce new broadband products and services in Jamaica that are on par, or even surpasses international best practices. It also follows Flows recent FREE upgrade from internet speeds of 8 and 15 to 12Mbps and 20Mbps respectively to residential customers.
This move, really demonstrates the power of Flows Technology, said English. Describing the Companys US$250M infrastructure, English stated that, Unlike many other communications options on the island, Flows systems are designed to meet future demands with minimal adjustments to the existing infrastructure. In addition, unlike wireless broadband providers of 3G, 4G and WiMax, Flow is not hindered by the capacity and speed issues. Our network allows us to offer the fastest, highest capacity accompanied by the ability to offer these services at the best prices.Our network, offers unprecedented capacity, resilience, redundancy and reliability for broadband data communications. Through it we will continue to lead the market in terms of innovation and new products.
Also addressing the issue of wireless solutions, English told the audience that in recent times, we have been bombarded with messages about the wireless technologies, and we certainly appreciate the need for mobility, particularly within the workplace and home. She noted that Flow has been offering wireless or WiFi connections for its blazing speed internet since we launched some four years ago. With our Flow Unplugged offering, we can now not only offer WiFi outside of the home, but more importantly, at consistent speeds that is only possible with a true, fibre-optic broadband technology
This move has cemented Flows position as an industry leader where the broadband company continues to offer service that places Jamaica as leader in the region and makes the island an even more attractive business destination. For local customers, the opportunities for development and innovation and cost savings have been significant. Since Flows entry into the Jamaican market, Flow has driven down the prices of internet by as much as 80% in some cases, while at the same time, offering customers more bandwidth than was available on the market at much lower costs.
We look forward to working with the Jamaican people to use this technology to continue to deliver first rate innovation on the island. With Flow and Jamaica, only great things can happen, she said.
About Flow
Flow has made a significant commitment to Jamaica, investing over US$250 million to date; in building an island wide all digital broadband infrastructure, developing human resources, enhancing digital education in schools and investing in sports and culture as part of the companys social development programme.
Flows broadband infrastructure with its ability to provide converged technology, provides Jamaica with unprecedented capacity, resiliency, redundancy and reliability for data communications. Jamaica is now the only country in the region with a direct undersea fibre-optic connection to the United States and South America as Flow via its express, direct, network system to Boca in Florida and Cartenhaga in Colombia. In addition, through our network, Flow has changed the face of the local telecommunications industry, placing Jamaica as a regional industry leader for data connectivity and innovative digital products.
With our dynamic triple play of services digital cable TV, digital landline and blazing speed Internet, Flow is helping to build a tech savvy, digital, knowledge-based society as Jamaicans forges ahead in keeping apace with the latest global technological trends.
Flow is also demonstrating excellence in corporate social responsibility by supporting enhanced learning in schools via free internet and educational cable programmes, mentoring and youth development activities and investments to athletic developments in Jamaica via a partnership with the JAAA. Flow is also a major supporter of sports in Jamaica via its title sponsorship of the Flow Champions Cup, a major sponsor of the national basketball team and basketball league and sponsors of the recently held 25th staging of the CARIFTA swimming championships. The company also supports the development of local cultural by partnering with various groups including CALABASH and the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival.
Contact:
Denise Williams,PR Manager,
Flow 620-3232/564-0576,
Email: DWilliams@flowjamaica.com
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