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BACCHANAL TREASURES – CROWD FAVOURITE

Wednesday, February 24, Kingston, Jamaica (A.I.M Inc.): The vibe and energy surrounding Bacchanal Treasures continues to build with week 3 showing undoubtedly the greatest intensity thus far. Even the slight drizzle that greeted many of the early revelers was not enough to either dampen the vibe or detour the patrons from coming out to enjoy another Friday night at the Mas Camp.

With drink filled cups and soca in their ears, everybody was in a great mood half way into the night with a little over 3 hours remaining before the scheduled 2am lock off, the crowds had already started to fill the gaps in one of Kingston’s more spacious venues. No one could honestly say that the vibe was anything less than good; just enough to keep the patrons moving yet teasing them making them yearn for more with each passing minute. Credit must be given to Dj Billy and Dj Smoke representing the Renaissance Sound system. Both disc jockeys found the right blend of Dancehall and soca, both old and new to keep those in attendance jumping and raving. Continue reading BACCHANAL TREASURES – CROWD FAVOURITE

HELP

The promoter of the Reggae Jam Festival in Germany (which was once more voted to be the best Reggae Festival in Europe) will be supporting the non-profit organisation HELP Jamaica! in the future. HELP Jamaica! is fundraising money in Europe, to establish alternative Education Centers in needy Jamaican communities as well as supporting existing education projects such as the Trenchtown Reading Centre (TRC).

Bernd Lagemann, the main person behind the Reggae Jam Festival, better known as ‚Sheriff’ is supporting the establishing of the first HELP Jamaica!-operated Education Center in the community of Cassava Piece in Kingston 8 with a covenant donation of 5000,- EUR right after the Reggae Jam Festival in August 2010. Continue reading The HELP Jamaica! organisation and the German ‘Reggae Jam’ Festival team up for Jamaica!

Wasp Nabs 'Song Of The Year' Award

Kingston Jamaica: February 02, 2010: Cassia Park deejay Wasp continues to show upward mobility in 2010 and was last weekend rewarded for his efforts by taking home the awards for ‘Most Requested Song’ and the coveted ‘Song of the Year’ for ‘Unfair Officer’ at the ROOTS FM awards show and concert held on Friday, January 29th at the station’s premises in Cockburn Gardens.

The award show unlike many others aims to bestow accolades on our local talent who continually churn out spiritually uplifting music throughout the year, the kind that aids in the rebuilding process of an emotional and economically battered nation such as Jamaica.

Following the formalities, Wasp delivered a fiery set alongside conscious crooner Nesbeth, up and coming reggae singer Influential and the strong one Etana. Continue reading Wasp Nabs ‘Song Of The Year’ Award

Star-studded lineup for Bob Marley Charity Football Matches and Celebrity Olympics

(Kingston, Jamaica) Various local celebrities and personalities will compete in friendly football matches and track events at the 27th annual Bob Marley Charity Football Matches and Celebrity Olympics, scheduled for Ash Wednesday, February 17 at the National Stadium. Proceeds from this event will be donated to select local children’s charities and relief to earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Among those celebrities and personalities already confirmed to participate are Ding Dong, Chino, Chris Martin, Cobra, Elephant Man, Sky Juice, Wayne Marshall, Aidonia, Jimmy Adams, Bruce Bicknell, Zachary Harding, Wolde Harris, Peter Prendegrast, Lenny Hyde, Ali Mcnab and Courtney Walsh.

The exciting roster of events includes the Celebrities vs. Entertainers football match, Corporate 100 metres dash, Female Artistes 100 metres dash and DREAM Promoters 4 x 100 metres relay, featuring promoters of the popular Negril DREAM Weekend parties. Continue reading Star-studded lineup for Bob Marley Charity Football Matches and Celebrity Olympics

Barbee drops video for ‘Feels So Good’

PhotobucketThe ‘Feels So Good’ music video from sexy reggae singer Barbee premiered on Saturday on Winford Williams’ OnStage and earned the soulful singer some big props.

After the premiere, her momiger’s (mother/manager, Rose) phone was ringing off the hook as people called to congratulate Barbee on a great video and for her super hot sexy looks.

Shot at the prestigious Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, TD Films under the direction of Ras Tingle worked round the clock to capture the perfect ambiance for the ‘Feels So Good’ single that has been getting heavy airplay locally and abroad.

G and her crew from G&G Beauty Supply & Salon in Toronto, Canada flew into the island to outfit Barbee and the video ladies with their lace wigs, while Cathy was on par with makeup.

All the outfits featured in the video were styled by Barbee herself, who is always a perfectionist when it comes to flair and class – one of the reasons the diva loves shooting her videos in Jamaica.

Continue reading Barbee drops video for ‘Feels So Good’