Timmi Burrell aka Clive Burrell was on born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. He is the first child for Pamela Spence and Hermon Burrell. Timmi Burrell spent most of his early years in Spanish Town where he attended the Makali All Age School. When he was nine years old his mother moved to live in Lances Bay, Hanover. While living in Lances Bay he attended the Cove Primary School, until the age of 12. After primary school he went to the Green Island High School where he completed his education. While in high school Timmi Burrell was a part of a dance group called the Hot Boys, this group was always a hit on school concerts.
But it wasn’t until he decided to perform on a concert staged by the Studio 5 Youth Club in Green Island, that he started singing, the response he got from the audience was overwhelming. After this successful singing debut he made up his mind to become a singer. As a result of this new found ambition he started to perform on events at school and in his community. After leaving high school in the early 90’s he was even more determine to achieve his goal despite not being able to earn a living from his performances. Continue reading Timmi Burrell Is Ready For The Big Times
Diamond Rush will be launching its big return to the producing and management scene with a big show at the Asylum nightclub on Thursday, November 1 featuring some of the label’s roster of artistes as well as special guest performers.
The event, which will be broadcast live on Hitz 92 FM, will see performances from Emperor Mangasha, Little Meeks, Daddy Meeks, Michael Diamond, King David, Ras Brando, Frederick Morgan and guest performers Lymie Murray and Ghost.
Diamond Rush, which is headed by Sampalue, in the late 90s was very active in the promotion, recording and management aspect of the business. The company held several successful events and at one point charted the career of female DJ Lady Saw. Continue reading Diamond Rush returns
Plans to complete the $70 million drainage system for the Great Bay/Treasure Beach communities in St. Elizabeth are being hampered by a shortage of funds at the National Works Agency.
This was disclosed on Friday by Transport and Works Minister Mike Henry during a tour of the incomplete drainage system.
Responding to the lack of funding for the project Mr. Henry told residents that he will be seeking to use money from the $300 million approved by the Ministry of Finance for road repairs to construct a much needed culvert.
Mr. Henry outlined that 21 of the 30 million dollars which is needed for phase one of the project has already been spent and the remaining $9 million is being awaited. Continue reading St. Elizabeth drainage project hits a financial setback
Jamaica is not only one of the most beautiful countries on earth, it is also one of the most culturally blessed. Talent is aplenty in our little island especially where music is concerned, so much so that it is now common place to see people who are otherwise employed, also showing off their musical talents. Once upon a time music was looked at as something for the idlers, but this is not the case anymore. We have doctors, lawyers and other professionals who are also pursuing careers in music.
Now a very talented police officer Evrold Tomlinson, of the Savanalamar Police station in Westmoreland, has also decided to make his entry into the music business. Tomlinson who goes by the stage name Stamma T, grew up in the community of Strathbogie in Westmoreland, where he attended the Bath Seventh Day Adventist Church. He says his love for singing began in those early days while attending church. Continue reading Stamma T the Singing Police
Many people might be wondering what happened to the talented young artist by the name of Lemon who had several singles in rotation on radio a few years ago such as Tear It Off, Children Crying and Up & Down on the B.I.G label. The talented upcoming singer who delivered exciting performances on events such as Reggae Sumfest & GT’s Extravaganza, seemed poised for success but then he just disappeared from the local music scene. The western Jamaica based artist simply took a break to better his craft. He has been busy for the past few years working on a number of projects with his manager/producer Ralston Barrett (Torie-Shae’s Production/ B.I.G Records) and his other colleagues in their camp. Since his last release Tear It Off on the Quick Action rhythm (B.I.G Records) in 2003, he has recorded a number of unreleased songs for Barret’s B.I.G label and other producers such as Computer Paul (Boot Camp Records) & Richard Brown (Isle Of Springs label). These songs feature different musical genres and styles. He has recorded more than enough songs for an album. However he is in no rush to release an album now as he and his management team is concentrating on releasing several singles such as Got To Overcome, Chill & Hold A Vibes, Man Of My Word & Coochie Tight over the next couple of months going into next year. Continue reading Timmi Burrell For Negril Impact
