Archive for September 2010

BUSY SIGNAL
Always good for a surprise
His new album is called "DOB", which is depending on your preference either for "Difference" or "Dominance Of Busy", but in any case is apt, for while Vybz Kartel but picks up all the headlines, it is Reanno Gordon aka Busy Signal, the constant, the boundaries of dancehall moves to the outside without breaking the flimsy fence controversy. His versatility is as extraordinary as his ability to march into the studio to hear a riddim and without hesitation to shake the song off the cuff.

More Reggae News about Busy Signal: HERE
Busy Signal tour dates: HERE

Reggae artiste's fans nervous but hopeful
TAMPA, United States - A second anxiety-filled day has ended without reaching a verdict jurors in the cocaine trial of Reggae artiste Buju Banton. The jurors resumed their deliberations about 9:50 yesterday morning after being unable to Tampa time reach a verdict on Friday.

Yesterday afternoon, anxious supporters appeared weighed down, some with their shoulders slumped, as the news was delivered by a worker at the Sam M Gibbons Court that no decision had been reached.

The development will mark a long weekend for Banton's many supporters who turned up at court and the many worldwide who have been on edge since the jurors started their deliberations in the trial that opened on Monday.

David Oscar Markus, the attorney Representing Banton, Whose name is Mark Myrie given, said he did not know what to make of the length of time it's taking the jurors to reach a decision. However, the defense team Remained optimistic.

"We are just trying to stay positive and hope it will turn out OK," Mark told the Observer.

"We believe that there are jurors fighting for him, and we hope they stay strong," added Mark.

The jurors' verdict has to be unanimous. They will continue deliberations Friday morning at 8:45.

The jurors yesterday resumed their deliberations after receiving further instructions from Judge Jim Moody when they inquired as to Whether or not a crime was committed on December 10, 2009 when Banton's two former co-accused, Ian Thomas and James Mack, were held in a sting operational purchasing five kilograms of cocaine at a warehouse.

Moody told the jurors that a crime had been committed.

"Your job is to decide Whether Or Not Mr. Myrie was involved in that crime," Moody told the jurors.

Banton was arrested at his Tamarac, Florida home that same day and charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute the illicit drugs. He was also jointly charged with possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime, given that Mack had a gun when he was arrested.

Banton could be sentenced to life if found guilty and fined millions of dollars.

Thomas and Mack pleaded guilty and wants to have since be sentenced in November.

The prosecution is contending that Banton had conspired with the men to distribute the drugs. But the artiste's legal team is contending that he was entrapped by the government.

Yesterday, the Jamaican reggae artiste of supporters filed out of the court building after a long day's wait, some looking dejected.

However they continued asking fans worldwide to pray for the artiste's release.

Singer Wayne Wonder, a longtime friend who has recorded hit singles with Numerous Banton, yesterday said that the Banton was not guilty of the charges against him.

"We have to believe because we know that they charge him for the crime that's not him. Buju sells music, that's what he sells, "the singer told the Observer.
(Source: Jamaica Observer )

More Reggae News about Buju Banton: HERE

Tracklist:

1. Assassin - Treasure
2. Demarco - Inna Yuh Hand
3. Vegas - Higher
4. Voice mail - Never Home
5. Chan - Mi Love Yuh
6. Mavado - She Beat Him
7. Stone - Tek Weh
8. Bugle - All Me A Pree
9. T'Nez - Rainfall
10. Wayne Wonder - One Life
11. Terro 3000 - Gallis 4 Life
12. Vybz Kartel - Story of My Life
13. Raine Seville - Breakaway
14. Stone - Gun Down
15. Flexx - I've Got the Power
16. Chris Martin - Fashionable
17. Elephant Man - From Yuh Born
18. Chase Cross - The Warning
19. Delly Ranx - Kingston City (feat. Jr & Brian Gold)
20. Bramma - Body Dat Deh

Release: 22/02/2010

Lable: VP Music Group, Inc

Tracklist:

1. Beres Hammond - No Apology
2. Etana - I Know You Love Me
3. Maxi Priest - Like an Angel
4. Wayne Wonder - In Your Eyes
5. Singing Melody - Special Love
6. Duane Stephenson - Soon As We Rise
7. Gramps Morgan - Darling It's You
8. Pressure - Thinking About You
9. Lukie D - Girl I Surrender
10. Khago - Love Stomach
11. Kashief Lindo - Searching
12. Tony Curtis - Golden Eyes
13. Nikesha Lindo - Love On The Replay
14. Gyptian - Love Is All I Wish
15. Fiona - Which Side Are You On
16. Kemar "Flava" McGregor - Classic Riddim

Release: 19.04.2010

Lable: VP Music Group, Inc

Release date: 03 September 2010

Label: Kingstone Records

Sales Groove Attack

Tracklist:

1. Crossroads Feat. Gentleman
2. Hold On
3. Children's evolution
4. Symphony Of The Elements
5. Higher Grounds
6. Truly Real Feat. Saven
7. Loosing Gravity
8. True to Yourself (single)
9. Live Today Feat. Sebastian Sturm
10. Trick We
11. Who's Heart
12. Contemporary Fool
13. What Is Religion For
14. Take Me Away

World Music meets Reggae meets Roots Singer Songwriter Style

The new album from Munich singer Jahcoustix break-known structures and opens in a soulful way different styles.

The Caribbean timbre will always interfere with and enhanced by Jahcoustix striking and distinctive voice

Jahcoustix offers many facets of his new album and it's real proof of its consistent development as an artist. The album boasts traditional craftsmanship and was recorded completely live. The musicians from the area enstammen his backing band "Jard Vibes crew." After his 5-week African tour, the boys have trapped and going produce.

Great song feature is also included. Above all, Europe's No. 1 Reggae Artist "Gentleman", which often toured together last year Jahcoustix and as a result not only in Europe and in North and South America, earned the first fans. "Sebastian Sturm" with "Live Today" and "Saven" also manages to feature first-class contributions.

Jahcoustix traveled for many years a variety of areas corresponding to this planet and this album just musically Globetrotter. Roots Reggae - Jamaican heavily tinged singer songwriter numbers or shallow round out this album.

More Reggae News on Jahcoustix: HERE