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Ross, Baker confirmed for Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2008
*The dates for the 2008 staging of the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival have been announced. The festival will be held from January 24-26 in Montego Bay. Among those already confirmed to perform are Diana Ross, Anita Baker, Billy Ocean, Hugh Maskala and Beres Hammond.
• Mavado continues his Connect Jamaica campaign
Southside’s St. Michael’s Infant and Primary school was the recipient of a computer and printer from dancehall artiste Mavado. The initiative is part of the dancehall sensation’s newly formed charity, Connect Jamaica. This initiative according to Mavado, will ensure that every school in Jamaica benefits from a computer and printer from his charity.
Commenting on the donation from Mavado, Principal of the institution Mrs. Morrison said ‘The school was in need of a computer for the infants. It was like a God-send when Mavado's representatives contacted us, it couldn't have come at a better time. The little ones will benefit everyday from Mavado's generosity. We all thank him very much’.
Over the next couple of weeks, three more institutions will be presented with computers and printers. There are also other institutions in the pipeline that will be presented with computers.
Mavado’s The Real McKoy birthday bash will be held on December 1 at the Temple Hall Estates in St. Andrew. Among the artistes who will be performing are Lady Saw, members of the Bounty Killer led Alliance, Pressure, Munga, Alaine, Fantan Mojah, Jah Cure and Macka Diamond among others. Part proceeds from the staging of the event will go towards purchasing computers for schools across Jamaica.
• Newcomer Timmi Burrell is gearing up for the big times
Former dancer turned singer Timmi Burrell (real name Clive Burrell) has his sights set on the big times. The Spanish Town native who now resides in Negril, Westmoreland, began his musical journey recording under the moniker Lemon.
Performing under the stage name Lemon he appeared on a number of in and around the Negril area including Negril Salute, and Reggae By the Sea. He eventually hooked up with producer Ralson Barrett who immediately took him under his guidance. Barrett was impressed with his talent and immediately began to work with him. He recorded his first officially released single Tear It Off on Barrett’s B.I.G label. This effort was followed by other singles including Up and Down and Children Crying. The feedback generated by those recordings gave him the opportunity to perform at the Hague Agricultural Show and GT Taylor’s Christmas Extravaganza show.
Timmi Burrell is always improving his musical skills and has been recording a lot of songs over the last couple of years. He took a short break from the music and has returned with a handful of new singles which have been getting some attention on Irie FM, Vibes FM and Links FM in Westmoreland. These recordings include Children Crying, Got To Overcome, Chill and Hold A Vibes, Man Of My Word and Coochie Tight.
Burrell’s upcoming performances include Negril Impact on November 17; GT Taylor’s Christmas Extravaganza on December 35; Rising West on December 5; Teen Splash on December 26; and Unity Splash on January 1.
* Anthony B plans to flood the market with conscious music
Firebrand deejay Anthony B says he plans to flood the market with conscious music. The deejay who recently returned from a sold out performance at the Club Legacy in Atlanta (Sizzla and Etana also performed on the show), says he intends on spreading the positive message all around.
Known for his message laced ditties, Anthony B has released several albums over his more than decade-long career. His most recent set was Higher Meditation for Greensleeves Records.
Anthony B made a triumphant return to the local charts a few months ago when the song Tease Her which was produced by Mario C, stormed its way to the top of the charts. His current single Bad From Long Time also produced by Mario C, is making inroads.
Anthony B fans can catch the toaster in action at a number of upcoming events including Reggae Campfire, Crystal Springs Family Fun Day in Buff Bay, Portland; and Negril Impact.
• Chart Updates
Cecile is number one this week on the South Florida Reggae chart with I’m Waiting, while over on the New York Reggae chart, Beenie Man is on top with his former local chart topper Back it Up. In Germany, Shaggy’s Bonafide Girl featuring Rik Rok is the number one song.
Sean Kingston is featured on British singer Natasha Beddingfield’s Love Like This which debuts at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• BITS AND PIECES
Dancehall reggae vocal group Voice Mail recently won the Best Dressed Male Artiste Award at the Jamaica Observer Teen Choice Awards. The group’s latest video is for the song I Need You, which was directed by Julia Braham. Voice Mail recorded the song Modelling a Gwaan for producer Steven McGregor.
Gospel artiste Omari recently shot the video for his latest single Locked Up, which features Prodigal Son. It was directed by Andrew Gray and Rupert Campbell.
DJ Nicholas has completed the video for the single Step. The video features cameo appearances from the likes of Prodigal Son and Ryan Mark. DJ Nicholas released the album On the Shout in 2005. His upcoming performances include Dominica on November 30, Antigua on December 15 and the UK on December 17.
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