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REGGAE UPDATES FROM JAMAICA: Shaggy's 'Rush' up German charts
Shaggy soars to number one on the German pop music charts with Feel the Rush
*He hasn’t had a hit in the US in a while but Jamaican dancehall/pop star Shaggy is sitting pretty at the top of the pop music charts in Germany with his UEFA theme song Feel the Rush. Feel the Rush soared to number one knocking Love Is You by Thomas Godos from the top spot.
Shaggy recently picked up a plaque in Germany for the success of the single. And still on Shaggy, Feel the Rush is currently showing up on several major pop music charts across Europe. It has hit the top ten in Switzerland, Austria, and Sweden.
Shaggy being presented with plaque
And more Shaggy news, his most recent album Intoxication which debuted at number one on the Billboard Reggae Album chart last year, has re-entered the chart this week at number fifteen.
Here’s a quick glance at some of the hits from Shaggy which have dented the European music charts over the past fifteen years. Angel, Oh Carolina, Bombastic, It Wasn’t Me, Freaky Girl, Dance and Shout, Luv Me Luv Me, Hey Sexy Lady, Strength of a Woman, Get My Party On (featuring Chaka Khan) and Me Julie (featuring Ali G).
Reggae singer Da’Ville collaborates with dancehall newcomer Demarco
While on the set of the video shoot for the song Blessings a Multiply, singer Daville disclosed that he has been pleased with recent developments as far as his career is concerned.
‘I am happy the way things are progressing and I just want to say thanks to all of the fans and the media for their continuous support’, Da’Ville confided. The singer revealed that he is in the process of working on two albums, one for a Japanese label and the other for New York’s VP Records.
Commenting on the song Blessings a Multiply which features hook singer of the moment, Demarco, Da’Ville said ‘I chose to work with Demarco on this song because of the vibes and the chemistry’.
The video for Blessings a Multiply was directed by Ras Tingle. The song is on the Fashozy label.
And speaking of Demarco, he told this column that he presently finishing up work on his forthcoming album for Koch Records. Among the completed tracks is a collaboration with US hip hop artiste Missy Elliott.
Courtney John set to open for Beres Hammond’s US tour
Singer Courtney John aka Yogie will be the opening act for Beres Hammond’s upcoming North American tour. The tour which is set to kick off next month, will run until early September.
In the meantime, Courtney John has released a new single titled Save Us All. The song was produced by Stephen Lenky Marsden. It’s the follow up to Courtney John’s most recent hit Baby Tonight on the Taxi label.
Courtney John can next be seen in action at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay.
Sizzla, Coco Tea, Elephant Man and Tarrus Riley confirmed for New York’s Irie Jamboree
America’s top reggae festival Irie Jamboree will take place this year on Sunday August 31 in Queen’s New York at Roy Wilkins Park.
Among the artistes confirmed to perform so far are Sizzla, Coco Tea, Tarrus Riley, and Elephant Man.
Irie Jamboree has over the years won awards for its consistency in providing quality entertainment to the Jamaican and Caribbean communities in New York and the tri state area.
Beenie Man and Busta Rhymes collaborate on Woman
Beenie Man recently teamed up with US rapper Busta Rhymes for the song Woman. The song was produced by Sean Doo for Good Time Entertainment.
According to reports, the track Woman is to be included on Busta’s eighth studio album Blessed which is due for release in mid August on Interscope Records.
Over the years, Beenie Man has teamed up with some of hip hop and R&B’s biggest names for collaborative efforts. One time radio jock-turned-rapper Angie Martinez was featured on the remix of Tell Me, while rapper TI’s first single 2001’s I’m Serious featured an appearance from Beenie Man.
Beenie Man’s other collaborative efforts included songs with Wyclef Jean, Janet Jackson, Akon, rapper Shawna, Lil Kim, Mya, Doug E Fresh, Brooke Hogan, Guerilla Blacks and UK R&B singer Jamelia.
He has also collaborated with soca artistes KMC and Machel Montano.
To date Beenie Man’s biggest collaborative effort has been Feel it Boy featuring Janet Jackson, a Top 30 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2002.
Alicia Keys gives props to reggae and old school performers
Alicia Keys performed with reggae and dancehall artistes Chaka Demus and Pliers, Junior Reid and Beenie Man on the American Music Awards last year. Earlier this week, Keys included a guest spot in her performance from old school R&B girl groups TLC, SWV and En Vogue.
Backstage at the BET Awards, Keys told this writer her reasons for incorporating the reggae and dancehall acts as well as the old school R&B girl groups into her performances.
‘Its very exciting for me to combine all the people that I admire and doing a great show. Being able to bring out Junior Reid and so many incredible reggae artistes when I performed No One (at the American Music Awards) was unbelievable. The energy was just crazy. Tonight to be able to feature three of the most incredible female groups SWV, TLC and En Vogue, its exciting for me to do that. I’m a fan of theirs and everybody had a great time’, Keys explained.
Reggae Gold and The Strong One debut on the Billboard Reggae Album chart
The various artistes compilation Reggae Gold 2008 and Etana’s The Strong One disc both debuted on the Billboard Reggae Album chart recently.
Reggae Gold which contains hits including Calabria 2008 by Enur and Natasja; The Mission by Damian and Stephen Marley; Doh by Serani and Bugle; Money Changer by Mavado; Wine Gal by Beenie Man; and the Plane Land by Richie Spice, debuted at number one on the Billboard listing.
Etana’s The Strong One buoyed by the hits Wrong Address, Warrior Love, I Am Not Afraid and Roots, debuted at number thirteen.
Leftside featured in July 2008 issue of Vibe Magazine
Lefside is featured in the July 2008 issue of Vibe Magazine in the Boom Shots section which was written by Editor at Large, Rob Kenner. Leftside who is currently signed to New York’s Sequence Records, is in the studios hammering out the finishing touches to his forthcoming album.
Leftside recently topped the video charts with the song Back It Up which features Sean Paul.
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