Bounty and Beenie lyrical war heats up

The stage has apparently been set for yet another lyrical warfare between deejays Bounty Killer and Beenie Man.
The popular artistes are now trading lyrical 'disses' with a series of songs aimed at each other.
The dancehall icons who have been in a rift since the 90s shared a period of peace for sometime, even performing together at several events including a Guinness concert at the National Stadium last year.
However, the peaceful times seemed to have ended and songs such as Bounty Killers Ready Fi Dem,
and Who Tell Him Dweet along with Beenie's Naah Talk Too Long and Da Idiot Song Deh are clear indicators of this.
It is reported that the conflict started when Bounty recorded Ready Fi Dem produced by Board House Records.
"If di one Beenie eva call mi name again yuh si," the deejay had threatened in that song.
Beenie Man later replied with Nah Talk Too Long in which he called Bounty Killer's name provokingly.
The two songs got favourable responses on the dancehall scene and the local charts, but was not seen as a lyrical confrontation as the two even performed together after that. However, earlier this month, Bounty Killer released another song, Who Tell Him Dweet.
In the song Bounty Killer says "Beenie, yuh dem sey Peter King touch.Yuh bound fi get flush. Is what yu doing yuh try to compete with seven days lyrics sounding that weak."
Beenie Man quickly counteracted that effort with Da Idiot Song Deh dissing Bounty Killer and throwing punches at his tax problems.
"I wouldn't say a word if a me like you, tax man neva tek wey my van like a you, my cash stock and pile mi nuh know bout you," he sang.

low blow

Bounty Killer answered that quickly with Run Inna War stating; "Just shut up Shebada come pan TV and sey yu buss up and yu jus tek it silent and hush up - few time mi kill yuh and yu a huff up and puff up."
When THE STAR contacted Bounty Killer the deejay stated that he is in a dark mood.
"Warlord nuh business," he said before further stating that Beenie Man says he took too long to answer his previous diss song and so he was showing him that he can deliver with Run Inna War.
"Beenie said I took four months to answer the first song so I am showing him dat I can be precise. Mi jus did sorry fi him but him guh low blow bout tax man tek mi vehicle, that's no war lyrics, I am trading bullets and he is trading insults, so I just insult him worse yow," he said.
THE STAR made attempts to get a comment from Beenie, however, we were told that he was busy recording another counteraction for Bounty's song.
His publicist Claude Mills, however, said that Beenie Man had expressed that Bounty Killer went too far in his diss towards him and a swift response was needed, one that will be released as soon as this week.

Lisa Hyper denies sex photo claims

Emerging Dancehall deejay, Felicia Gordon, more popularly known asLisa Hyper has vehemently denied that an X-rated picture that went viral on the web is of her.

A picture of a woman with similar facial features as Lisa Hyperspread quickly via internet andBlackBerry on Thursday morning; prompting rumors of the former Portmore Empire protégé being involved in yet another sex scandal. The woman in the picture is apparently performing oral sex; resembling a pic released of Hyper two years ago in a similarly compromising position.

Upon hearing of the pic, Hyper immediately insisted that the girl in the pic wasn't her; claiming it's a deliberate scheme perpetrated by haters to damage her career. Via Blackberry Messenger, the "Roll Mi Waist" deejay intimated, "Stick a pin me a clear up one pic wid a ugly gal weh dem claim it's me..It is not me, mi pierce mi eye and mi pierce mi nose two times, plus mi have a heart tattoo over mi mouth pon the left side. Mi no shave my eyebrow dem, mi a coolie so mi eyebrow dem pretty and my nails dem caan look so atrocious, my nails dem nuh look so. She nuh have no tattoo on her chest or her neck or on her finger dem. Ah just some people ah try a ting, to all of the haters that have been leaving comments on that pic saying it's me come SWALLA ME Up unnu caah stop me I'm too persistent if you guys feel say a lisa dah one deh. Unnu get Trick, lol"

Lisa was embroiled in a sex photo controversy in November 2009; one that many speculated involved her then mentor, Vybz Kartel. Hyper apologized for the leaked picture and was later engaged in lyrical battles with fellow deejays, Spice and Stacious regarding the controversy.

Meanwhile, Hyper is putting the finishing touches on her debut album that's set to be released soon and is seeking to work on collaboration with the "Queen of Dancehall," Lady Saw.

AIDONIA- STAY IN MY ARMS (DANGER LUV RIDDIM) SEPT 2011

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Following ban, Kartel says ...'I wont be visiting Guyana ever'

'I won't be visiting Guyana ever', is the response from controversial deejay Vybz Kartel, following a ban of his music from radio stations there.
Yesterday the Associated Press reported that the state-owned radio network in Guyana has banned Kartel from the airwaves of the South American country because of obscene lyrics. National Communications Network spokesman Martin Goolsarran says the music of Vybz Kartel was banned because it brings "nothing positive" to the entertainment industry.
He added that the decision came after a week of internal debate and said they are reviewing the lyrics of other musicians and could ban them as well. This is the first time that the government has taken such action against a specific artiste. Vybz Kartel angered local music promoters and the Tourism Ministry last month when he failed to show up at a government-supported summer music festival.
In August, the deejay left a Caribbean Airlines plane minutes before take-off and left the promoters of a show in Guyana in a panic. The artiste was on board a flight destined to take him to Guyana where he would be appearing at the 'Jam Zone Summer Break' show along with Mavado. In 2009, the artiste had pulled a similar 'no show' for a Guyanese show after claiming that he was also receiving death threats.
It is reported that the artiste was booked to perform in Guyana but refused to board any flights out of the island.
Yesterday when contacted, Kartel was not distressed over the ban. He told The STAR, "It's interesting, especially since that same radio station did a concert with me based on the fact that, and I quote, 'The Guyana people don't want to see nobody but you.' Unfortunately, I didn't attend the show and that is the reason why the ban on my music was imposed. With that being said, I care zero about them and their ban because I won't be visiting Guyana ever."
When asked if the ban was lifted in the future if he would reconsider his stance the deejay added, "I refused to go there before the ban was imposed so that ban wasn't necessary. I banned myself. Big up the Guyanese gaza fans but I would sooner tour Iraq than go to Guyana."

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COPS SEEK LA LEWIS - Arrest warrant issued after dancehall personality fails to appear

A warrant is now out for the arrest of deejay L.A Lewis after he failed to appear before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's court yesterday to answer to charges of littering.
The dancehall enigma, whose real name is Horace Lewis, was fined for breaches of the National Solid Waste Act. The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) had slapped the deejay with a $70,000 fine after they alleged that he defaced public spaces.
In a previous interview with THE STAR, the deejay had said that he will not be paying for the wrongdoing of others and that he intends to consult his attorney.
"All I know is that when I heard the rumour, I went by the NSWMA office, and an officer told me that they are charging me for my name being around the Corporate Area," he said.
The deejay had further claimed: "They showed me seven signs, the signs read '2012, Vote L.A Lewis for PNP Member of Parliament'. I was frightened when I found out that they were going to charge me because I don't know anything about these signs, the only thing I can do is to appeal to my fans to stop doing it."
The deejay in further pleading his case had said, "There is no constitutional law to back what they are doing because they can't charge me for the actions of other people. My name is graffiti in Negril and overseas. I don't have no time for these things because I am focusing on my recording and marketing company."

defaced seven locations A prior release from the NSWMA had stated that Lewis had defaced seven locations. It further stated that these acts of public defacement by Lewis and his cronies show a blatant disregard for the law.
The NSWMA said Lewis, who refused to accept the tickets, had 21 days to pay the fines, or appear before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.
Lewis was also issued with removal notices for the seven areas that were recently defaced. The agency said failure to comply with the removal notices within 14 days would see Lewis facing fines of up to $700,000.

MILK SCHOOLS GIRLS ON 'TEACHA'S PET

Amelia 'Milk' Sewell
Amelia 'Milk' Sewell returns to TV as the 'substitute teacha's pet.' Milk will be giving challenges to Kartel's lady loves on the upcoming reality dating show 'Teacha's Pet.'
As persons await the premiere of deejay Vybz Kartel's debut reality show Teacha's Pet this Friday at 10 p.m on CVM, The STAR caught up with Milk to talk about the show. After having been off television as a host since 2008, Milk is excited to be back on air and working with Kartel. She elaborated on her role saying, "I'm the substitute teacha's pet. I'll be there when di teacha (Kartel) can't come to class."
Milk believes she is perfect for the show as she has been good friends with Kartel. "We've been the best of friends for the past 10 years, so I'm the perfect go between him and the girls. You have to come through me to get to Kartel," she said. The media personality turned artiste got involved in the show when she was approached by Kartel and the show's producer Carleene Samuels. Having spent weeks filming she is excited about the finished product.

most watched tv show She said, "I know it's gonna be the most watched show on TV and the experience was one in a million. I've made long lasting friendships with the girls from around the world. Also working with Addi (Kartel) on a day-to-day basis has been great, I've seen how professional he can really be and see that he's a marketing genius."
As well as being excited about the premiere, Milk is gung-ho about the fashion she will be wearing throughout the show. Milk's outfits are being provided by Canadian stylist Sheleen Sankar, aka 'Sheleen Royalty.' The two linked through social networking site Twitter.com and Royalty was later flown to Jamaica by Kartel. "The show has such an international flavour and every thing I'm in looks great, it's very Kim Kardashian, everything LA, very chic. She brought like two suitcases full of stuff, everything, from shoes to accessories."
Throughout the show Milk will be wearing designs from the likes of Roberto Cavalli, Gwen Stefani's line 'L.A.M.B', Zara International, Aldo, Steve Madden, Forever 21, H&M, Madonna's 'Material Girl' line and more. According to Milk, the Trinidadian-Canadian stylist will be starting her own store in Kingston soon.
In the meantime, Milk is eagerly anticipating the premiere this Friday as she said, "It was an epic experience, and I wanna hear what everyone has to say about it. I know it's gonna be international."

Cashflow denies involvement in scam

Local record label Cashflow has come out publicly to distance itself from allegations that it is involved in a scam.
The Cashflow camp recently went public on Richie B's talk show on Hot 102 to clear the air, following allegations by upcoming artistes that they have received calls from scammers claiming to be representatives of the record label.
According to Buju Wayne, publicist for Cashflow Records, unscrupulous persons have been calling artistes and making promises of an exclusive tour with I-Octane in exchange for a payment of $50,000.
"The person a tell lie that his name is DJ Neil, and that in exchange for $50,000 he can arrange a tour with I-Octane," he said.
Wayne says a victim of the scam called the real Cashflow Neil out of curiosity, and that was how the scam was discovered.
"Luckily he had a number for DJ Neil or else he would have paid the money and Cashflow would have got a bad name," he said.
According to Wayne, artistes should reject any approaches made by any individual under the disguise of Cashflow to solicit money. "Get in contact with DJ Neil or Father P, no other person can conduct business on behalf of Cashflow," he said.

victims He also encouraged, "Persons who might be victims of the ongoing scam, especially those in Montego Bay should go to the police."
Wayne also said, "Cashflow would like to extend an apology to anybody that might have been affected by the negative act."
So far two persons from the Montego Bay area, are alleged to have made complaints to Cashflow regarding the scam.
According to Israelyte, one of the alleged artistes who fell victim to the scam, he received a text saying: 'A mi DJ Neil and I want you on I-Octane islandwide tour ... we are requesting new artistes and you should come to Kingston right away.'
The artiste says he was excited about the potential breakthrough, and decided to make his way to Kingston carrying part of the money for travelling expenses that the scammer requested.
While on his way he was told by the scammer to stop at Spanish Town road, and leave the money at a particular location.
Israelyte says on his way to the location, he called the number but got no answer. That led him to call the real DJ Neil.
"To di young artiste dem, investigate any call yu get first, because if mi neva have the real DJ Neil numba, wi cudda dead or serious things happen," Israelyte warned.
In the meantime, Cashflow has been gearing up for the release of their new rhythm called Affliction, as well as the release of the highly anticipated Cashflow/ I-Octane Japan album.

Vybz Kartel - Duh Weh Yuh Wah Fi Duh [OFFICIAL VIDEO] JUNE 2011

Vybz Kartel - Duh Weh Yuh Wah Fi Duh [OFFICIAL VIDEO] JUNE 2011

 

Poor Thing: D’Angel Got Booed At Summer To The World Show

Beenie Man maybe making gossip media headlines in recent weeks for the wrong reasons, but one thing you can’t take from him is his fans.

Beenie Man is one of the most talented deejays in dancehall’s history and with that comes a massive fan base.

His soon to be ex-wife, D’Angel, finds herself on the wrong side of team Beenie at the recently held Summer To The World Show. Upon her entry, patrons immediately rounded up team Beenie and began to shout “BOO.”

D’Angel ask why was she being booed, and if they are prematurely choosing sides? The crowd answered with several expletives and more chants of boos. Nevertheless, she later returned to the stage and got a better response.

Mavado insists he has no issues with Bounty Killer, Alliance

Internationally acclaimed Dancehall entertainer, David Mavado Brooks has finally addressed rumors of a growing conflict between his Gullyside crew & Bounty Killers Alliance crew.

The entertainer, who suggested the media was overly focused on negativity that surrounded him, vehemently denied the allegations; explaining that he never approached anyone with a machete & that there was no physical altercation following an argument that ensued when Mavado tried to pass the mans vehicle that was blocking he & his motorcade whilst driving along Belmont Road in St. James. Furthermore, Mavado denied knowing any details of the bribe that one of his promoters set up following the incident.

Talking with CVM OnStages Winford Williams following his performance at the Reggae Rhythm & Blues in New York, Mavado addressed a variety of topics; most notably the recent Gulliance drama. Mavado insisted that he has no personal issues with Bounty or the Alliance; confirming that some arguments have happened but that hell always be a part of the Dancehall super group. Mavado & Killer could neva war, mi nuh tink a person can really live long enough fi see dat, the Pepper singjay stressed before adding, We always remember where we comin from no matter where we at in life, no matta di journey weh wi reach inna life & no matta wah happen.

Meanwhile, Mavado expressed joy at the ability to perform in the United States once again since regaining his United States visa in July. The singjay revealed that hes about to embark on a 30 city U.S tour & is looking to build off the momentum from his recent signing with hip-hop superstar, DJ Khaleds We The Best Music Group

Too many superstars - Freddie McGregor believes reggae suffers from abundance of overnight celebrities

FREDDIE McGregor is a man who always speaks the truth as he sees it. His sentiments may not always be favourable among everyone in the reggae fraternity, but McGregor isn't afraid to speak his mind.

And frankly, with a career that has spanned more than 40 years, the Just Don't Want To Be Lonely hitmaker has pretty much earned the right to comment on the reggae industry.

While gearing up to perform three dates in the United Kingdom (UK), the last of which takes place today, the Jamaican singer, who runs his own label Big Ship Music, feels that the UK audience has a greater appreciation of his music than those in his country of birth.

"I've built a great relationship with the British audience over the years, so I do enjoy being out there," McGregor says.

"I've always said it, and I'll continue to say it, I think England is one of my best market places. It's sad to say this but it's true: the European audience tends to understand reggae music in depth - in a way that the Jamaican audience doesn't. There is a vintage marketplace for reggae here in Jamaica. But for the most part, I think England is where the real marketplace is."

Asked why he thinks this is the case, McGregor's frankness continued: "We've been through many changes here in Jamaica and one of the major problems is that there are too many young kids on radio stations. When you listen to how England programmes music compare to Jamaica, you see the big difference.

"I think the average reggae lover in England - say, a yute around 25 - would know more about a Ken Boothe song than a Jamaican of the same age. I don't think young Jamaicans get the same type of education about our own music.

He continued: "What happens here [in Jamaica] is that as soon as a yute shows any musical potential, people start to put the yute on a pedestal and tell him that he's the next Bob Marley. So that yute doesn't get the chance to develop and understand the business he's in. He'll then believe that he is the next Bob Marley, but 95 per cent of the time, it doesn't turn out like that.

"Many young people are allowed to be superstars overnight without really putting the work in or having any concept of what the business is about. That doesn't allow for longevity. If some of these young kids are superstars, surely John Holt should be a Sir by now, no?"

Sons' fame

His thoughts on young reggae stars is, perhaps, surprising, considering McGregor's two sons are blazing a trail of their own in the reggae world. Daniel 'Chino' McGregor has earned fame with hits including Never Change and Protected - both produced by his younger brother Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor, who, having made hits for a host of acts including Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel and Elephant Man, has earned praise for his fresh production style.

With 28-year-old Daniel and 21-year-old Stephen following in their father's musical footsteps, McGregor Sr's thoughts on young reggae artistes may initially seem bewildering. Those thoughts must not be considered those of a grumbling elder who simply can't adjust to the music reggae 'yutes' are making, McGregor says his concern is the quality of young artistes' music.

"Me and my sons knock heads from time to time, but I allow them to do their thing," he said. "They have a great sense of direction and they know where they want to go.

"Their generation has to be given the space to do things their way, but that's not an excuse to be sub-standard. Young artistes must still strive for excellence. In music, you must maintain that excellence, regardless of what era you're in."

Revered for his catalogue of classics including I Was Born A Winner, Big Ship and Let Him Try, McGregor has no plans to hang up the mic any time soon.

"One of my favourite artistes is Phil Collins and I know he has a lot of good music left in him. Music is a God-given thing; it's not something you just give up on. You do it for as long as you can.

"For me, it was never about making money. The love of the music is more important than the wealth. And reggae, in particular, is message-driven, so I'll continue to make good music and spread positive messages until I can't do it anymore. Once I can't do it anymore that will be it!"

Urging UK fans to come out to his upcoming shows, he laughed: "Get your tickets early so you don't get left outside. These shows will be off the hook!"

McGregor performed at the Broadway Theatre, Catford on Friday; Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Saturday; and he performs at Hackney Empire, London today.

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Denroy Morgan Arrested On Ganja Charges In New York

Veteran reggae artiste, Denroy Morgan, the patriarch of the reggae music industry’s Morgan clan which includes new star Laza Morgan and the members of reggae group Morgan Heritage, was reportedly arrested on drug charges in the Bronx, New York, yesterday, after the police saw him leaving a Bronx house carrying 25 pounds of ganja. Morgan’s capture reportedly led to the seizure of 310-pounds of marijuana and the arrest of another man caught who was carrying 16 pounds of the drug. According to reports, New York detectives were working on an unrelated case, when they saw Morgan walking out of a building carrying what appeared to be a brick of ganja in shrink-wrap packaging. They followed him, and Morgan’s car was pulled over for running a stop sign. The police said they notice a strong marijuana odor when Morgan rolled-down his window, which led the to the trunk of the vehicle where they reportedly found two large bags filled with 25 pounds of ganja.
Another man, 46 year old Wayne Swavy, was also stopped (for not wearing his seat belt) soon after he left the house, and the police found an additional 16 pounds of ganja in his car. Armed with a warrant, the police then searched the house and found 310-pounds of marijuana there (image below).

Both Morgan and Swaby have been charged with criminal possession of marijuana. Morgan was held in lieu of US$8,000 bail.

Beenie Man and D'Angel's marriage over? Divorce papers issued

Well-renowned Dancehall power couple, Moses "Beenie Man" Davis and Michelle "D'Angel" Downer seem to be heading their separate ways after Beenie revealed on TVJ's Entertainment Report this past weekend that divorce papers have indeed been sent out and that the two are separating.
The couple's marriage has endured various trials and tribulations and endless speculation regarding possible infidelity by both parties amongst other rumors. Beenie and D'Angel previously separated in 2007 but reconciled shortly thereafter and all seemed normal within the Davis household. However, the "King of the Dancehall" now insists that their most recent break-up could be permanent. "Yeah, divorce papers send, mi nuh kno if it sign.” Additionally, he claimed that D'Angel told him to disappear from her life and intimated that the two haven't spoken within the last two weeks. "Divorce a divorce man, that how it goes man, you move on. In life, you have to adapt and adjust, when yuh adjust in life, yuh haffi jus move on, yuh a big man," he intimated.

He didn't get into great detail about the reasoning behind the separation but confirmed that their reconciliation in 2007 was by no means a publicity stunt. "Getting back together with my wife is always getting back together with my wife, yuh know. Wi a parent and we have a son coming up in life. I never wan’ dis to kinda be a part of his life; to know that his mother and father are actually getting a divorce, but time a times and tings change. Yuh can tek but so much as a person," said a teary-eyed Beenie. The "King of the Dancehall" also implied that he may never marry again given his feelings for D'Angel and believes that custody of their son, Marco Dean will likely reside with her given his busy schedule but insisted he'll remain a very active part of his life.
Rumors of a pending divorce sparked last week when Beenie Man called in to Walshy Fire's radio show in Miami; implying that they could no longer co-exist. "There will always be a Beenie Man and there will always be an Angel, but not together,” Beenie said. Speculation grew even more on Thursday night when D'Angel was a no-show at Beenie Man's birthday party; deeply upsetting Beenie Man. "Imagine mi de a mi birthday party and ah cut mi cake and mi wife no de ya wid mi," Beenie said whilst adding, "She nuh come a my party but she go a Bounty Killer birthday party. F**k her."

Gyptian, DJ Frass argument turns deadly

                                                             DJ FRASS
 GYPTIAN

An argument which developed between well-known dancehall artiste Gyptian and producer DJ Frass has left one man dead.

The incident took place at Steven 'Supa Hype' Davis' studio on Dumbarton Avenue in St Andrew on Monday night.

According to reports reaching the Observer, Gyptian, whose real name is Windel Edwards, and Kimani Palmer also known as DJ Frass, were engaged in an heated argument over a song Gyptian had voiced on one of Frass' 'riddims' while at the studio.

According to reports, the argument reportedly became more intense and DJ Frass allegedly left the studio only to return some minutes later accompanied by about six men.

It is alleged that Frass 'draped' Gyptian and then members of his entourage made a move towards the singer.

"Wi nuh know if a part dem did a guh fi part it or what, but maybe some a Gyptian friends think seh a attack dem did a guh attack di artiste and mi nuh know who pop off dem gun," someone close to the parties involved in the incident told The Observer.

According to him, it is said that the first attempt to pull the trigger failed as the gun stuck, by this time some of the men ran, but not before two shots were fired hitting one man.

According to the Constabulary Communication Network, 27-year-old Davion Bailey otherwise called Burro was gunned down by unknown assailants. The police aid that about 5:45 pm, a group of men armed with guns entered the recording studio and opened fire hitting Bailey multiple times. The men escaped in a white Honda motorcar. The police were called and Bailey was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Among the top 'riddims' that DJ Frass is known for are Israel, Shadow and Hot Patty.

Among Gyptian's better known releases are Hold You, Serious Times, Mama Don't Cry and Nah Let Go.