International recording artiste Khago has scored another number one with his breakout crossover single, 'Tun Up De Ting' on the Overproof Riddim, which has been #1 on the Boston Hot 97 dancehall charts
for six consecutive weeks.

"He's been number one on the Boston Hot 97 HOT 5 charts for the past six weeks and that has been an impressive run," Paul Parrara, the general manager of Boston Hot 97, said in a release.

The HOT 5 charts airs every Saturday during a show called 'Inside the Dancehall'. The chart is rounded out by Damian Marley's 'Set Up Shop at #2, Popcaan is #3 with 'Only Man She Want', while Konshens just entered the charts at #4 with 'Do Something' and Mavado is #5 with 'Settle Down', which is also on the Overproof Riddim.

In the meantime, Khago's recent hit single, Tax Inna My World, has hit the top five on the ER dancehall charts and is #3 on the Fiwi Choice Top Ten Charts.

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In his own words "Me ready fi clash any artist weh have a problem with di me. We nuh deal wid badmind, we nuh born wid it or catch dem things deh. Nuh blood boiling, We system clean, lone Ital food and herbs to we system".

And if you wonder where this comes from, very simply... Sting and the unfinished "Rumors Of War". After releasing "Nah Tek No Talk", Teflon was inundated with his fans asking for more. Of course Teflon wants it to be clear that first and foremost he loves and breathes for his craft, his music, and that any clashing is for lyrical entertainment and not personal, well not personal to any artists, but some of it personal to some parts of the business. So to "Follow Di Arrow" he aims and promises to give his fans what they want, and at the same time, if any artist dare to challenge him, he's willing and able!

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An icon of his generation and a spokesman of positivity through his music, Buju Banton made an art form out of making hit songs that sparked deep thought and strong emotions.

In a successful career, spanning parts of three decades, the "Gargamel" became one of Reggae music's most conscious artistes while also excelling whilst creating more Dancehall oriented material. Though his ten year prison term on drug-related charges may tarnish his image to some, he remains an inspiration to many through his music. Despite the relatively unknown status of his career going forward, given his pending appeal, Buju's career produced several impactful songs; ten of which still have much significance.

10. Psalm 23 (featuring Gramps Morgan):
Rarely do artists exhibit some sort of spiritual identity in a musical world filled with sex, drugs and controversy. However, Buju and Morgan Heritage member, Gramps Morgan defied logic with their Reggae themed remix of Psalm 23. The Reggae/Gospel fusion worked to perfection as it showcased Buju Banton in a more sensual light; representing himself as a visionary with deeply rooted faith in God. That faith remains publicly evident as, despite his current predicament, he reportedly remains strong and optimistic that he will see the light of day sooner rather than later.

9. Hills and Valleys:
Buju Banton also remains renowned for being a freedom fighter; showcasing a more roots-oriented vibe with his hugely popular song, Hills and Valleys in 1997. Experimenting vocally throughout his successful album that year, Inna Heights, Buju scored with his fans by documenting the struggles of his people in a world that was slowly but surely crumbling. Hills and Valleys kept Buju relevant during the 1990s as he continued to prove his deserved status as Reggae's most influential star since Bob Marley.

8. I Don't Know Why (featuring Wayne Wonder):
This 90s classic help boost the careers of Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder as it showcased their sensual sides. The scintillating single, also known as Bonafide Love won both artistes countless female fans as it combined rough and tumble vocals with a soothing undertone which Wonder famously produced in the song’s chorus. I Don't Know Why remains one of the most popular Reggae duets in the 90s and continues to play across events locally.

7. Love Me Browning:
Before Buju became known for his social consciousness, the “Gargamel” had a more hardcore sound when he broke onto the Dancehall scene in 1991. Perhaps his first major breakthrough hit was the lady-friendly single, Love Me Browning. The single dominated locally while slowly introducing his scruffy, deep-toned voice to the world. Love Me Browning set the tone for Buju's career as he broke the all-time record, previously held by Bob Marley for the most chart-topping songs by a Jamaican artiste in a singular year (1992).

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Former Portmore Empire deejay Lisa Hyper has pushed back the release date for her debut album, The Realest Bitch, because of other pressing obligations that would make it difficult for her to promote the album to the best of her ability.

"In February, I will be leaving for England where I will be doing a number of shows over there for at least two weeks, and then when I return to Jamaica, I will head to Canada for two shows so that is the main reason to push back the release date of the album...in March, I will have more time to go all out in terms of marketing and promotion," Lisa Hyper said in a release.

Next week, Lisa Hyper will be completing the videos for her singles, 'Power' and 'Roll Deep', the lead singles for the album.

The videos will be directed by well-known video director Snow.

"I will be auditioning girls for the 'Power' video next Tuesday at King Jammys studio. We are doing two videos, one for Power and the other for Roll Deep, but I need a few girls to spice up the Power video," she said.

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By Marc Parc
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One of the more musically flamboyant artistes of his generation, Mr. Vegas has become one of the most internationally-renowned Dancehall superstars during the last 15 years. His career resume boasts many hits and his sexpot persona on stage has made him very much in-demand with his female fans. However, M. Vegas' career almost ended before it started.

Born Clifford Smith in 1974, he immediately grew a love for music and gained a stage name worthy of the big-time. During his childhood days, Smith acquired the name Mr. Vegas due to his tendency to kick a football like a Las Vegas dancer. Smith took on the moniker and began singing covers of Dancehall/Reggae hits at parties and events; creating some buzz amongst his peers.

However, Smith's career was nearly cut short when, during a fight over stolen mixtapes, he was hit in the face with a crowbar. Smith suffered a broken jaw and had said jaw wired shut for nearly two months. This injury threatened his progress but, in awkward sort of way, built his confidence as he soon changed his speech patterns and deejaying style once his jaw continued healing.

In 1997, Mr. Vegas teamed up with prominent Dancehall producer, Jeremy Harding, where despite not having fully recovered from his injury, recorded his first mainstream single, Nike Air. The song became an instant hit on local Dancehall charts as he gained clout within the industry; particularly amongst female fans.

However, it was in 1998 when Mr. Vegas established himself as a permanent figure within Dancehall history with the release of his internationally-acclaimed hit, Heads High. With chart-topping success in Jamaica, Heads High also featured on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Charts in the United States as well as charts in the United Kingdom. Following the unveiling his debut album, Heads High that same year, Mr. Vegas earned even more acclaim as the project garnered chart-topping acclaim while earning a British Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Award for Best Reggae artiste in 1999.

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TeamNefatari has been looking to kick off the year 2012 with a bang. It started out with Nefatari opening for internationally known "Singjay" Mavado (who was recently signed to DJ Khaled) in Miami mid-January. But the real bang starts this Friday at 7pm, where Nefatari can be seen on the hype TEMPO network on their programme "ZYNC Links". Nefatari will be taking you Behind The Scenes of her recently filmed video for the hot single "Day You Mess Up" produced by Echo One Productions. TEMPO currently broadcasts in 24 Caribbean islands, with approximately 3M viewers, and as well broadcasts in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut on Cablevision Channel 1105.

The video was directed by "Chris "Icey Jace" Campbell and was shot in different area's of "New York"; Nefatari's home-state, including scenes taken in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Nefatari's love for fashion created a strong impact in the music video, the reggae popstar can be seen dressed in the latest fashion, as she was dressed by top designer Laquan Smith, who has dressed top females in entertainment indusry such as Lady Gaga, Ciarra, Tyra Banks, and Niki Minaj.

Nefatari started her career as a background singer for superstars such as Lindsay Lohan and Emma Button (From the Spice Girls), and has strong set of supporters behind her from her management, team, right up to her Mother Constance White who is originally from Jamaica and is Editor-In-Chief for the top black culture magazine "Essence".

Expect the unexpected from the pop reggae rockstar as she plans to release nothing but the hottest singles this year.

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Mansion Records CEO Mavado Hopes That Justice Will Be Done

I David Brooks wish to make the following statement:

On the 13th June 2011, arising out of an incident which took place at the Quad Nightclub in New Kingston where Conroy Edwards aka "Connie" was fatally shot whilst being unarmed.

To date, this matter continues to be the subject of investigations with the lapse of seven (7) months.

The matter became one of public interest to the extent that one of the major news stations, TVJ, has featured video clips of the part of the incident leading up to the shooting of Conroy. This feature formed part of its 2011 Year in Review Highlights.

As a witness to the incident and a Jamaican citizen who is committed to the rule of law, it has caused me great concern that, what I, in my humble view, see as a clear case of homicide, has failed to result in an arrest thus far. Myself, along with five (5) other persons who were eyewitnesses to the incident, have carried out our civic duties by giving statements to the police. I attended the Constant Spring Police Station immediately after the incident where I gave my eyewitness statement to the police about the shooting I witnessed and about the assault on me.

A determination of this matter, which we understand was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a ruling, is anxiously being awaited.

It is no secret that allegations made against me led to my arrest within hours after the said June 13, 2011 incident and subsequently to me being charged for assault. However, contrastingly, the person against whom statements were given, a serving member of the JCF, has yet to be arrested. How could this happen? I was assaulted first by the police officer, I reported the incident first and subsequently was arrested first. Connie was killed while being unarmed. I have deliberately kept my silence for the last seven (7) months, but the time has come for me to go public with the hope that justice will be done.

-David Brooks (Mavado)

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Blind Shotta - Movie directed by Diavallon Fearon (Dia)

When one door (or many) closes, especially if you're a Jamaican, you open a few more.

In the case of Diavallan Fearon, who had built a career in music against the odds (his music enterprise is aptly named Builders Music), the doors to radio airplay were repeatedly being shut on him and his ever-expanding stable of artistes. Some of them, like the DJ Predator, had already achieved some level of notoriety in the dancehalls and even on radio, but it proved to be of little effect.

Unable to continue to find space for his productions on tightly controlled local radio, Fearon, who had long harboured ambitions toward a career in film, started taking matters into his own hands, and created his own vehicle. Thus, we have "Blind Shotta" which he unofficially bills as a "Gangsta Comedy".

"I was inspired by some serious events" he recalls. "Living in [the Lady Huggins area of] north-central Kingston's Grants Pen community, I would frequently hear gunshots. On one occasion, I was awakened by a very long barrage of fire, but after the shooting stopped, no one, it seems had been injured or killed. So I said to myself, it must be a blind shotta, and the idea just grew from there."

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After the dust settled from STING 2011 "Rumors Of War", reggae/dancehall artist Teflon was left with many things on his mind, and as most artist do, he expressed himself through his art with "Nah Tek No Talk".

As most fans took the time to listen they understood that the single "Nah Tek No Talk" was basically a review of STING 2011 "Rumors Of War" and not a diss to anyone as some people are suggesting. Teflon merely gave his own review on the event and on his role on stage. He explained that he prepared himself to clash, as STING had been branded as "Rumors Of Wars". Far from a veteran in this business he knew and understood that this mean a lyrical war, nothing personal, just entertainment, and he was ready for it.

After a tumultuous year and some fight from certain entities, Teflon felt better and had a new outlook on his career after "ST Mary Mi Come From", but it seemed that the day after STING, some people took his stage lyrical war personally, and thus went back to old ways.

He stated about the song "Mi affi keep it real, keep di truth and keep di fyah burning. Free up di hyah mind, free up myself cause di truth shall set di I free. People fraid fi chat, no disrespect thing but mi affi free up".

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By Marc Parc
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Veteran Dancehall deejay, Chad Simpson, more popularly known as Mr. G has called out former stable mate, Cham following recent comments the artiste made about him, Red Rat and Alliance leader, Bounty Killer.

Cham gave an interview on CVMTV's OnStage on January 14 where spoke about the success of his hot new single, Wine as well as the role of long-time mentor, Bounty Killer in building his career. During the interview, Cham claimed that during the late 90s, he had bigger hits than Bounty Killer associates, Mr. G and Red Rat but didn't rise to prominence as quickly due to lack of promotion. Additionally, Cham claimed that Bounty Killer assisted in his career as built his way toward mainstream success in the early 2000s and beyond.

Responding to Cham's claims, Mr. G, formerly known as Goofy, intimated through a recent interview that the Drop It Like You Doing It singer has always been jealous of him and Red Rat's successes.
"How Baby Cham fi talk say inna 1996-7, him have bigger songs than Rat and me by far, but the only thing him never get was promotion, and how much him never get the highlight even though he was bigger than me and Rat. Cham is nothing but a red-eye guy, me and Rat was the pacesetters, we do the ting, travel out the world and been travelling. Him need to understand him little self and him fi know anything ah anything," he said.

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It has been reported on several news outlets that Dancehall superstar Mavado recently got married to his longtime companion, Monique McKenzie. However according to a key member of Mavado's TEAM it's just a rumor.

According to one of the reports: A supposed copy of their marriage license application can be found on the internet. Though the venue for said venue remains unknown and pictures being leaked from the marriage are unfounded, the website claims that sources close to the couple insisted that they were going to marry. Last year, reports surfaced that Mavado, whose real name is David Constantine Brooks, intended to marry McKenzie at some point.

Ladies don't believe this rumor of Mavado being married…However is he engaged?

Pertaining to his musical exploits so far in 2012, Mavado recently unveiled his new collaboration single alongside DASECA first lady, Raine Seville entitled Cheating Games. Additionally, he released the sequel of his popular single, Settle Down featuring dancer turned deejay, Chi Ching Ching as well as Clean Everyday on the DJ Frass produced, Riva Stone Riddim.

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By Marc Parc
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Senegalese rap superstar, Akon has become the latest international artiste to grace Jamaica's shores as he joins forces with Reggae's most prominent family.

The Ghetto singer recently arrived in the island, as he will be recording new material alongside Damian “Junior Gong Marley, Stephen Marley and Julian Marley at the highly regarded Tuff Gong studios in Kingston. In addition to his musical exploits, Akon also visited the Bob Marley Museum in Liguanea, St. Andrew; posting pictures of said visit on his official Twitter profile.

Akon is no stranger to the Dancehall/Reggae industry as he's previously joined forced with Jamaican artistes such as Shaggy for What's Love and, most recently, Mavado with Survivor. Additionally, he's done remixes and toured alongside Grammy-winning Dancehall/Reggae artiste, Sean Paul.

This news comes two weeks after the announcement that American R&B superstar, Alicia Keys arrived at Geejam Studios in Portland to record new material for her upcoming studio album. Additionally, reports suggested that she'd be doing a collaborative effort with a prominent Dancehall/Reggae singjay.

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Canadian-based reggae artiste Jay Kartier is currently in the island to promote his new music video Sunshine, which was directed by Keith Watkis.

The upbeat Jamaican, who grew up in Above Rocks, St Catherine, said he's expecting a successful two weeks of promotion for the song, which was produced by his label Genesis of the production company called The Relatives.

"I hope that this week goes according to plan. I have several television interviews lined up and we are going to hit the street hard with other tracks such as Good Times, Moving Up and More Love," said the 29-year-old.

Amongst the intense media promotion scheduled, the silky-smooth Jay Kartier is also hoping to collaborate with a few top local artistes as well as to voice for two or three big name producers.
The singjay said he has always been interested in Jamaican music and believes that he can do very well due to his versatility.

"I love our music. Jamaican music has always been a part of me since childhood. I believe that my style would fit well with this industry, and I am here to maximize that," he said.

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OutAroad.com Top 20 Hot Singles Chart

TW means This Week, LW means Last Week and WOC means Weeks on Chart
TW - LW - WOC Artiste Name ----- Song Title ---- Record Label

01 - 02 - (10) Khago - Blood A Boil - TJ Records

02 - 01 - (08) Tiana - Pum Pum Phat (Ravin Remix) - (2wks@#1)

03 - 04 - 05) Mavado - Settle Down - JA Production

04 - 03 - (09) Mavado - Delilah - Mansion Records

05 - 09 - (04) Vybz Kartel - Freaky Gal - Notnice Production

06 - 06 - (10) Popcaan - Ravin - Adidjaheim Records - (3wks@#1)

07 - 08 - (07) Tiana ft Konshens - Gyal Mi Love You - Fams House Studio

08 - 10 - (11) Andrew & Wada Blood - Roll Wid Mi Bredda - Notice Production

09 - 12 - (04) Khago - Tun Up Di Ting - JA Production

10 - 13 - (05) Konshens - Duh Sum’n - Ward 21 Production

11 - 05 - (12) Chan Dizzy Hello Badmind - Head Concussion - (peaked@#5)

12 - 14 - (03) Popcaan - Only Man She Want - Sounique Records

13 - 07 - (11) Danielle ft Cherine - Rebel - Taxi Records - (peaked@#7)

14 - 16 - (07) Beenie Man - Nah Talk Too Long - Seanizzle

15 - 17 - (03) Tiana - Bruk Out And Whine - Ja Productions

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Karrueche Tran and Rihanna almost took their disdain for each other to another level recently when they met up at a Hollywood club. Chris Brown was present but for once, he was not the source of the drama well, actually he was the source, he just wasn't the one causing the drama.

Apparently, Karrueche and Rihanna aren't really buddy-buddy and don't get along. It shouldn't come as a surprise though, since everyone is speculating that Rihanna is trying to steal C Breezy from Karrueche.

Though that probably won't happen, it seems like Karrueche is letting Rihanna know where she stands - and it isn't with Chris Brown!
Media Take Out is reporting that the two women almost got into a spat over Chris when they both ended up at the same club in Los Angeles.

Nothing happened, but the two were reportedly ready to come to blows.

Oddly enough, they all looked pretty happy when they were leaving separately, it should be noted.

Do you think Karrueche and Rihanna would actually have a physical fight over Chris Brown or is this just Media Take Out trying to create drama where there is none?

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By Marc Parc
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Prominent Dancehall diva, Michelle Downer, more popularly known as D'Angel will unveil an in-depth novel involving a girl, two guys and a lot of relationship drama. But it's not the threesome you might be thinking of.
D'Angel will unveil her debut book, Love Triangle in February, a book already dubbed "the most controversial dancehall novel." The book marks the first part of a two-book deal with Pageturner Publishing House as she will also release an autobiographical entitled, Break Free later this year, which will talk about her many successes and controversies on and off stage.

Love Triangle talks about three contrasting individuals, Dylan, Brandy and Malcolm involved in a steamy back and forth relationships. According to D'Angel, via press release, her new novel is far from PG.

"This is not a kiddy story, this is a story for the mature audience, much like some movies and music are for those of a certain level of maturity, and no, it's not porn, soft or hard, but we could call it Dancehall with a Soca undertone - interestingly pulsating," she said.

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Dancehall Artist and Alliance Next Generation (ANG) member "Patexx" has released his latest controversial yet socially responsible single titled "Bare Back" on QMIA Riddim.

Patexx latest single; a song for adults, touches on a mature topic in which he promotes "the healthy logical intimate progression" between a man and a woman who are in a committed relationship.

Giving listeners a clear and vivid description of possible scenario between himself and a young lady, Patexx wants to show that you can balance Values versus Responsibility and Entertainment. The song promotes Family Planning and Safe Sex while delivering great music.

Supporting his stance with a quote from the bible he maintains and also encourages others to "guard you life and guard you health" in a natural and healthy endeavor.

Patexx A.N.G
"As for you, be fruitful and multiply; Populate the earth abundantly and multiply in it." (Genesis 9 verse 7)

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New York, NY - Rising Reggae superstar Konshens closed 2011 on a high note with quite a few major announcements, leaving his fans anticipating the February 28 release of his debut album Mental Maintenance.

As he prepares for the release of his worldwide debut album, Konshens chips in the turbo and kicked off the year with a busy schedule. Ringing in the New Years with a performance in Guyana in front of several thousand fans at a Mackeson endorsed event, Konshens returned to Jamaica and is gearing up to launch the release of his clothing line OH'K.

Konshens, who is personally spearheading the initiative, says it's the perfect combination of two of his loves; fashion and his fans, which for the most part are females. The clothing line is casual and artistically unique with artisanal quality and a touch of glamor. The name of the clothing line titled OH'K draws its inspiration from the Jamaican dancehall, urban culture and hot new trends in graphic art and fashion. The OH'K female are youthful, chic and urban with her finger on the pulse of what's fresh and happening now. The line will represent and speak directly to the females with that urban edge.

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Tobago based soca artiste Tele Cruz has amped up the promotion of his latest single Sweat with the release of the accompanying music video. The video was shot on location in Tobago at a mansion villa as well as at Cruz Cocktail Bar and Bistro. Additional scenes were shot at the famous Back Bay beach in Tobago.

In a release to the media, Tele Cruz outlined the concept of the scorching new video. "The story behind my new video is basically having a good time whenever you party or whine with the same anticipation as you are working out in the gym. It’s not supposed to be glamorous but just rough fun and letting loose, similar to what carnival is all about”, said Tele Cruz.

Sweat was directed by Swedish producer Neil Luckz of 4Sons Entertainment. Luckz has worked mainly with international artistes from England, Sweden and the USA.

The video features a plethora of cultural melting pot. The extras comprised persons from Grenada, the UK, Sweden and the US.

Said Tele Cruz "We all came together to show how we party in the Caribbean which was great fun”.

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Dancehall/Reggae singjay, I-Octane and breakthrough deejay, Chan Dizzy have re-affirmed their statuses as stalwarts within the industry with their new hit, Til Kingdom Come.

Produced by prominent Dancehall producer, Tarik Johnston aka Russian of Head Concussion Records, Til Kingdom Come offers a stark display of lyrical ingenuity while addressing the ever-pressing issue of envy or "bad mind." Vowing that their enemies won't hinder their progress, I-Octane and Chan Dizzy assert their presence on the track as they give praise to the Almighty for all the blessings received throughout their careers
I-Octane leads off the initial verse by saying, "Death dem nah go see, no care how pagans shot off a mi, work witchcraft on mi, A Jah a provide hard for me, so dem nah see me inna pain and agony."

Chan Dizzy follows up by saying, "Dem nah go eva get fi hear mi seh mi last words, dem nah see mi flesh a pass dirt, nah see no church or funeral, seen no pastor, jus’ gwaan enjoy mi hard work."

Already Til Kingdom Come has copped over 10,000 YouTube views since its release last week and has earned strong airplay across ZIP FM and other local radio stations.

For I-Octane, 2012 has already seen hits from the elite singjay such as Walk With Jah Jah, Mama Food Put On, produced by Buju Banton's son, Markus Myrie and Money Me Want on the Riva Stone Riddim.

Meanwhile, Chan Dizzy released his first single of 2012 entitled Mi Nuh Care on the Off The Bench Riddim last week.

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Garrison recording artiste Blak Ryno, kicking off the new year in high spirits has released three new singles since the start of 2012. The latest, a very riveting and thought provoking composition for Marcus Myrie son of incarcerated Reggae superstar Buju Banton.

The song entitled 'Why Life Nuh Sweet' sees the dancehall singjay advocating for the poor while lashing out at the system for its ongoing neglect of the less fortunate. The single was released earlier this week on iTunes and other digital platforms.

According to Ryno, "The song was inspired by things I see in the streets on my daily travels, people hustling to make ends meet, police brutatlity, inhumane treatment of the poor and elderly and just social injustices everywhere. So I am just providing a voice for them."

Prior to 'Why Life Nuh Sweet', Ryno also released 'Build The Youths' and 'Diss Me And Fled', all of which have been receiving favourable rotation on the FM airwaves.

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You can watch Pree Diss on Flow Jamaica Channel 100 or you can also watch the show on Tempo and a host of other TV stations located in and out of the Caribbean.

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Former Portmore Empire starlet, Lisa Hyper continues to reflect on what could have been with the "Gaza" group as well as its revered leader.

Hyper, whose real name is Felicia Gordon, was renowned for singles such as Paper, Bills, amongst other songs when she hailed as a member of Kartel's crew from 2007-2009. However, Kartel kicked Lisa Hyper out of the group in December 2009 shortly after a sex scandal had rocked the internet.

Now, three years removed from that situation, Hyper still employs lessons she's learnt from her Empire days within her re-modeled image. During an interview with TVJ's Entertainment Report, the Dancehall diva intimated that the "Gaza" camp's environment was very competitive; where members literally and figuratively fought for respect.

"Gaza was really a battle field. The motto was fight for what you you believe in. It was really a learning process," she said.

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