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Shawn Storm Talks About Being a True Story

2010: 10/03
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Quad Night Club Going Back To Basic

According to statistics, the average life span of night clubs in North America is a little more than five years and, while those statistics can almost be transported to the Jamaican club scene, they do not seem to apply to The New Quad Nightclub in New Kingston. Read more

2010: 09/20
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Reggae Legend Lee Scratch Perry 2010 Album

Renowned dub-reggae pioneer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry – also know as “the Super Ape”, “the Granddaddy of Them All” and “The Upsetter” – comes out swinging in his latest EP, “The Unfinished Master Piece”, released on the INgrooves label. Produced by Born Free and The Next Room, the EP features five tracks – the second more than 11 minutes long – so it’s not quite a single, and it’s not quite an album. Judging from its quality, however, had this been a full length, it might have been the biggest Perry comeback album since “From My Secret Laboratory” in 1990. Read more

2010: 08/12
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Bounty Killer Short Film Rise To Greatness Sumfest Feature

Bounty Killer has bin one of Dancehall’s most influential figure. When it comes to defending the rights of ghetto people while entertaining the masses Bounty Killer is the greatest. Sumfest has done a great job in going the extra mile to show a small history on their honoree and for this i want to say nuff love and respect

2010: 08/10
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Bob Marley Rare performance footage destroyed by Fire.

From the Toronto Sun:

The tapes were being stored at the solar-powered studio established by Marley’s wife Rita, who has lived in Africa for the past decade.
The studio complex, Studio One, was set to officially open in June – a month after it was ravaged by a blaze.
Rita Marley insists she will rebuild the complex. She reveals the lost items include footage of her late husband performing in concert.
Initial reports suggested the fire was caused by an electrical fault

2010: 08/10
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Mr. Wacky Special

Bogle aka Mr. Wacky is one of Jamaica’s most influential dancehall dancers to date. You may know him for his dance moves such as Bogle, Zip it Up and Willy Bounce just to name a few. The late Bogle has open the dance floor for many dancers such as Black Blingaz, Cadillac, Ding Dong and many more to be creative and entertain the people . Bogle is a legend, he left this earth leaving a positive legacy behind that everybody would remember. Dance and be happy.
Was searching the net and bounce into this old Bogle footage which we wanted to share with you guys.

2010: 07/31
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Bounty Killer Honored At Sumfest 2010

Popular Dancehall artis “Bounty killer” was honored at the 2010 sumfest concert for his contribution to the dancehall industry and for highlighting an onslaught of talent to the business. Even though at times it seems that there is nothing but bad bones and commotions with authority Bounty Killer is leading by example doing the right thing.

Respect to the Killer and keep up the positive works.

2010: 07/27
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BEENIE MAN INTERVIEW BEFORE SUMFEST 2010

Beenie man who is one of Jamaica’s top dancehall artist was promoted by the sumfest promoter to perform on international night. Not a big deal you might say but this in fact is a very high achievement for any dancehall acts. Performing on international night not only tells your status, but it also gives your the opportunity to perform for a more wide range of audience. Not that other Jamaican artist have not made the international cross over but at the end of the day you have to remember this is Beenie Man, Mr. ” Sim Simma” aka the gyal dem sugar. Read more

2010: 07/26
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Facts About Dancehall Eps.1

Let me first say this and if you take offense then exhibit (A) am sorry for your misleading comprehension, but Dancehall is not an orgy, nor is one big f*** fest.

With that being said its only fare for me to give reasonable clarification. First lets star with the definition of dancehall from the point of view of a dancehall offspring, dancehall is pure raw spiritual freedom expressed through the arts- Music and Dance.