Tuesday February 9, 2010 – Kingston, Jamaica: It was an Elegant Affair indeed on Saturday February 6, 2010 at the National Indoor Arena, where the stars came out to shine on a night, where they hope to be awarded for their efforts in 2009. For ‘Supεяwomαn’ DENYQUE, being nominated as Favourite / Best New Artiste in less than 12 months, the nomination was quiet an impressive accomplishment for her.
She strut her way along the red carpet where she opened the showcase with a performance of her debut single “Can’t Breathe” to a loud crowd response. THE STAR recaps, “when THE STAR reached the event, newcomer Denyque was just taking the stage performing Can’t Breathe. Dressed in black and white, the young singer made a statement with a bold ensemble.” Continue reading DENYQUE made a Bold Statement at the Youth View Awards 2010
Kingston Jamaica: February 8, 2010: 2006 ‘Deejay of the Year’ Sheldon ‘Aidonia’ Lawrence is definitely on a path to reclaim the top spot in dancehall. The J.O.P leader fresh from his two weeks tour of the United States where he made stops in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut last Friday clinched his first No.1 for 2010 on the FIWI Choice chart with the hit single ‘Evil Head’ produced by Tarik “Russian” Johnston of Head Concussion Records.
The single now gaining international notoriety also received top accolades on the ZIP FM Dancehall chart last week, while the Stephen McGregor produced ‘Mood For Love’ continues to steadily inch its way up the FIWI Choice chart positioning itself at No.4 this week. Continue reading Aidonia Scores First No.1 With ‘Evil Head’
Kingston: India Arie was named this year’s International Friend of Reggae at the recently held 6th Annual Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards 2010 staged at the Gardens at Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. The EME Organizers were honoured to have her present at the event, as this was her first appearance since winning her third Grammy the Sunday before.
Arie received her award after gracing the stage with Gramps Morgan. The two performed their duet, “Therapy”, which is featured on Morgan’s album, “2 Sides of My Heart”, which was named the 2010 EME Album of the Year. India Arie also performed her single “Ready For Love” and received great response from the audience. Continue reading INDIA ARIE SIZZLES AT EME AWARDS
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
Denyque
Kingston, Jamaica: It’s not what you do, but it’s HOW you do it that makes the difference. This is exactly what the Youth View Awards nominated Favourite / Best New Artiste of 2009, rising superstar DENYQUE is proving every time she steps on stage. After tearing up STING 2009 to “PIECES” with her debut performance, 2010 has gone off to a great start for the “Can’t Breathe” singer.
On Saturday January 30, 2010, Red Bull invited DENYQUE to be a celebrity guest and performer at their Football Street Style competition hosted at the Emancipation Park in Kingston, Jamaica. She started her performance with the Don Corleon produced “Pieces” on the Feminine Riddim where she began strutting across the stage with powerful and controlled vocals. Continue reading DENYQUE delivers “OH SO GOOD” performance at Red Bull Street Style
