Posts Tagged: vybz kartel


14
Feb 10

The Most Overrated Dancehall Artists

Guest Post by LadyD

1. Ding Dong – His vocal and lyrical limitations coupled with poor on stage performances is reason enough to encourage him to cut his “Holiday” short and return to dancing.

2. Spice – There can only be one queen of dancehall music and that is lady saw. Therefore, Spice’s lack of lyrical relevance and close to comedic onstage performances puts her nowhere close to the queen.

3. Vybz Kartel – I was a big fan of the infamous leader of Portmore Empire when he first stormed into the dancehall limelight. But over the past few years, I think that he has gotten too comfortable at the top and as a result lost the edge the once had. Continue reading →


5
Jan 09

Top 10 Dancehall Artists of 2008

 alt=The difficult task of remaining on top of billboard charts in Jamaica and overseas have motivated many talented dancehall artists to dig deep within their lyrical library for songs that would give them staying power. Predictably, many artists are unable to dig deep enough to remain competitive and as a result had their careers wiped out before they even got a chance to release an album. The year 2008 was arguably one of the most exciting, colorful and eventful periods in dancehall history, because it gave birth to talented individuals and forced veteran artists to “step up their game.” Continue reading →


29
Dec 08

Entertainment insiders say: STING CLASH WAS A DRAW

vybz-kartel-3The clash was a draw. This seems to be the consensus among people within the entertainment industry, following the war of words between Vybz Kartel and Mavado at Sting on Friday night at Jamworld, Portmore, St Catherine.

Quite a number of those interviewed said both Kartel and Mavado were good in parts making it a draw. “Kartel was leading by a point or two until he said that part about the other artiste (Mavado’s) mother. You can’t disrespect somebody’s mother, especially at Christmas time,” Senior Superintendent Reneto Adams, security chief for Sting said. Continue reading →


25
Dec 08

Ten gifts not to give a friend, family member or partner for Christmas

gifts_-istockThe following consist of a list of ten gifts that you should never give a friend, family member or partner for Christmas.

  1. Fake Gucci bag, belt, hat or sun glasses been sold on Flatbush and Jamaica avenue (new york)
  2. A twelve pack of bath soap from Costco, Walmart or Target.
  3. Continue reading →