DJ DIABLO, DJ MK XMAS SPECIAL AT THE FUNHOUSE 25TH DECEMBER 2009

DJ DIABLO, DJ MK, HARRY LOVE, PAT SHARP AT THE FUNHOUSE 16TH DECEMBER 2009

BUJU BANTON DRUGS CHARGE NEWS

First, reggae singer Buju Banton was in the news this month because of his best reggae album Grammy nomination. More on that later.

Now Banton, a Jamaican performer whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie, is in federal prison in Miami, the Miami Herald reports.

He's been in custody since Thursday, arrested on a charge of conspiracy to possess, with intent to distribute, more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, a DEA spokesman said.

[Update, 10:27 a.m., Dec. 14, 2009: Banton allegedly attempted to buy cocaine from an undercover officer in Miami, the Associated Press reports.


According to court documents, Banton and two others contacted a police informant last week about buying cocaine in Sarasota. Drug Enforcement Administration agents say Banton negotiated the purchase and was observed inspecting cocaine offered by the undercover officer. The other men were also arrested Thursday when they allegedly attempted to buy the drugs.

Banton's record label has not commented on his arrest

BOUNTY KILLER AT STING 2009

Bounty Killer returned to Sting 2009 in fine style n fashion and took out Kartel without even clashing him.The Poor People's Guvnor showed why he's still the 5 Star General.


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VYBZ KARTEL AT STING 2009

Well Vybz Kartel was quite a disappointment this year at Sting. After declaring peace with Mavado and the Gullyside I expected him to be ready to take on Bounty Killer. He ran from Bounty after declaring that he would be the Last Man Standing again this year...Not A Good Show from Addi Di Daddi!

BOUNTY KILLER RESPONDS TO KARTEL ABOUT CLASH AT STING 2009

The Warlord declares that Kartel ago dead at Sting 2009....Let the Battle commence!

KARTEL'S WARNING TO BOUNTY ABOUT STING 2009

Vybz Kartel tells Bounty to prepare for battle at Sting 2009

BANANA KLAN TAKEOVER AT FABRIC 4TH DECEMBER 2009

Here's some pics from the Banana Klan Take Over at Fabric London from last friday.Unfortuantly we have no crowds shots as Fabric's photo policy doesnt allow this, but the dance was nice and Fabric was an excellent venue. Big Shout Out to all my Banana Klan Ninja's as we tore down the place! Myself, DJ MK, Mr Cosmo, Lee Jawa on the wheels of steel whilst Roots Manuva, Ricky Ranking and Jimmy Screech controlled the mic's. A Big dance cant wait to be involved in the next one. Extra large shout out to Rod the photographer with the mad skills!

AS MAVADO AND VYBZ KARTEL DECLARE GULLY/GAZA PEACE AT WEST KINGSTON JAMBOREE....BOUNTY KILLER DISSES KARTEL AT SAME SHOW

No sooner had footage of Mavado and Vybz Kartel declaring peace at West Kingston Jamboree in Tivoli Gardens surfaced, Bounty Killer disses Kartel at the very same show. It seems that the 5 Star General is still at war with the Portmore Empire as he cusses Kartel and gets booed for it. The Warlord wants no peace with Kartel and this years Sting Concert seems to be the battleground for a Bounty Killer Vs Vybz Kartel confrontation. Kartel has said that he wont clash with Bounty but we shall wait and see.

MAVADO AND VYBZ KARTEL DECLARE PEACE AND PERFORM TOGETHER AT WEST KINGSTON JAMBOREE

Wow! The Gullyside and Gaza war come to an end as Vybz Kartel and Mavado declare peace and perform together at West Kingston Jamboree in Tivoli Gardens.

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REST IN PEACE SQUINGY FROM BASS ODYSSEY..... A SOUNDCLASH LEGEND!

I just came back from my holidays and was shocked to find out about the passing of Kevin "Squingy" Bennett, the legendary selector out of Bass Odyssey. It came as a shock because I only recently heard that he was fighting a terminal illness and the annoucement of that and his death have come out of the blue. For those not in the know to put it simple Squingy was the Don selector, possibly the best in the dancehall business.

I've been collecting and listening to Bass Odyssey clashes and mixes since 1993.Year after year, title after title, he came he saw and more often than not he conquered. Without a doubt Squingy could mash up any soundclash and was respected and feared amongst his peers and loved by his fans.

Alongside David Rodigan, Squingy was my favorite selector.He represented Bass Odyssey for 18 years and the soundclash and dancehall world has lost a real legend. Charismatic and cool this man won clash after clash with specials and dubplates alike. Alongside DJ Mark he took apart many a big sound system and was extremely influential in the dancehall scene. A big down to earth character who brought jokes and excitement to the dance, a soundkiller who could take on and beat the best of them.

Squingy was at the top of his profession for a long time. A true master in the game, many aspiring selectors should learn and study his technique. A terrible and unexpected loss to the reggae community may his soul rest in peace.




OFFICIAL BASS ODYSSEY STATEMENT......


Kevin "Squingy" Bennett was a legend, a product of natural raw talent. It is with much grief that we must inform the public that he is no longer among us. At 6.40am on Tuesday 24th November 2009 we were informed of his death in a hospital in Tampa, Florida. It is reported that his lungs collasped which lead to the failure of other organs.

A little over five years ago, he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Although there is no cure he had been receiving adequate treatment in both Jamaica and the United States. At this time we extend gratitude to those who have helped us to support and maintain Squingy’s life until now as that in itself is a miracle from the
Almighty.

Kevin was a proud, strong, loyal and dedicated member of our family who bravely fought this obstacle to the final second and lived his life to the fullest in light of the surrounding circumstances.

We appeal to the true Squingy friends and family, the loyal Bass Odyssey fans and supporters of the music that effort be made to preserve his important legacy and contribution.Let us bury the man as a legend.

We maintain that we have always supported Squingy and the entire staff and in extension Alexandria community have stood by his side 100 per cent. Keith Walford and Kirky C are making the necessary arrangements to ship his body to Jamaica where he will receive an honourable burial.

We appeal to everyone to rise to the occasion and support us in honouring a legend for his lifetime and dedication to entertaining fans around the globe.

Thanks to those who have expressed their support and condolences, they are our strength in this time of grief.

Sincerely
Bass Odyssey.




"FROM WAY OUT IN THE COUNTRY"........

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CHARLY BLACK TRIBUTE SONG "GONE TOO SOON"


Here's what the Jamaican Star had to say....

Kevin'Squingy'Bennett, died on November 24 2009 at the Tampa General Hospital in Florida at approximately 4:30 a.m. due to heart failure. He had suffered from a terminal illness for several years.

The selector was a member of the Bass Odyssey sound for 18 years and has been with them through countless sound clashes, in which he built his name across the world. Squingy along with fellow selector DJ Mark, lead Bass Odyssey to wins in countless clashes including 2005's UK Cup Clash, 2005's New York Cup Clash, 2005's Death Before Dishonour and 2008's U.K Cup Clash.

Last week when The STAR spoke to his long time friend, Richard 'DJ Kirky C' Salmon, of Poison Dart Sound, he said that the disc jock had been admitted to the hospital in Florida on Sunday November 15. According to Kirky C, 'Squingy' had been in Florida seeking treatment after battling with a terminal illness for years.

In a release sent to THE STAR then, Squingy sought assistance through the 'Squingy Fund Raiser', and he stated that; "for years I've been travelling and entertaining the world. I've given everything to my fans and neglected my own body. I have a terminal illness and it's time for me to focus on maintaining my health as best I can. Moving to the US is going to allow me to receive adequate health care."

As the news of his death spread yesterday, persons expressed their condolences and spoke fondly of the disc jock. According to a release sent from Bass Odyssey, "Kevin was a proud, strong, loyal and dedicated member of our family who bravely fought this obstacle to the final second and lived his life to the fullest in light of the surrounding circumstances."

The release further stated that, "We appeal to the true Squingy friends and family, the loyal Bass Odyssey fans and supporters of the music that efforts be made to preserve his important legacy and contribution. Let us bury the man as a legend. Thanks to those who have expressed their support and condolences, they are our strength in this time of grief."

Bass Odyssey's Yaniq Walford, explained to The STAR that even when Squingy began feeling ill and left front-line duties, he was behind the scenes providing a nurturing hand to the younger selectors.

In his tribute to the fallen selector, Kirky C said, "Squingy was a fun guy, enjoyed giving jokes, loved sports and music. I think he should be remembered as just the greatest selector."

When THE STAR spoke to Coppershot's Matthew Gray he also added, "the world has lost a icon in the music business, Squingy rest in peace. He and Bass Odyssey were the biggest influence to Coppershot, they were all we listened to before we started our sound, and his memory will live on forever. Condolences to his family and the entire Bass Odyssey crew."

A memorial service for Squingy will be held on Saturday in Florida. His body will be flown to Jamaica for the burial.


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KEVIN "SQUINGY" BENNETT 1972-2009 REST IN PEACE

GULLYSIDE CALLS FOR PEACE, MAVADO INVITES KARTEL TO HIS BIRTHDAY BASH

Deejay David ‘Mavado’ Brooks is calling for the end of the Gully/Gaza war by inviting musical rival Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer to make peace at his birthday bash on Saturday, December 5.

Mavado’s manager, Julian Jones-Griffith, yesterday said he wanted to publicly invite Kartel to make peace once and for all. “Basically we want to invite him to the show at Temple Hall Estate as a show of unity for the nation,” Jones-Griffith said.




Jones-Griffith and Mavado have been in discussions with Bishop Herro Blair and other prominent figures to come up with a solution for the Gully/Gaza issue, which people have insisted is dividing Jamaica. Vybz Kartel is supposed to be appearing on Bolt’s SuperParty in St Ann on the same night as Mavado’s bash.

Jones-Griffith said: “We just want to put it out there, Mavado has been coming under pressure for this Gully/Gaza thing and I’m sure he wants a better Jamaica. I’m sure Vybz Kartel, as a Jamaican, wants the same thing. For the sake of the Jamaican youths we’re inviting him to come on stage to show the people it’s all about the music and dat we can live good. We want him to come and participate, its something that needs to be done and we need a big stage to do it.”




According to Jones-Griffith, Kartel or his representatives can contact them before the show, through the media or simply come to the show on the night. He says Mavado is 100 per cent behind the initiative. Efforts to speak to Kartel were futile up to press time.

This will not be the first time that the two have tried to make peace. In March 2007, the deejays met with DCP Mark Shields to call for an end to the feud, however, weeks later the two were at it again. Jones-Griffith says that will not be happening again: “We’ve been down dis road before and we don’t feel good it ended up going back to the feuding. This is not a publicity stunt, we want to explore how we can do this – reach out to di youths in schools and make it permanent. The war is in no way beneficial to anybody’s career and it’s bringing a lot of negative energy to the country.”

The two have been feuding since 2006 and last year faced off at Sting. Since then they have come under increasing pressure garnering nationwide attention due to the negative effects of the feud.

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More reality lyrics from Vybz Kartel

VYBZ KARTEL "THE LIFE WE LIVIN'"

Vybz Kartel "The Life We Livin'"....Good reality song from Addi Di Daddy

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DJ CHRIS (ZODIAC SOUND JA) RHIANNA/ JAY Z MIX UP

A nice little mix here from mi bredrin DJ Chris outta Zodiac Sound in Jamaica. As he would say " Yuh Zeeit..It Maaaaadddd!"

THE BANANA KLAN BALL/ ROOTS MANUVA BIRTHDAY BASH

I was Djing at this little shindig for Roots Manuva when he's playing the melodica but had to blurt out early. Big Dance...The Banana Klan Ball......

DEREK B ...REST IN PEACE

WOW! So many DJ's and legends have passed this year it's just crazy. Derek B passed away on Sunday night apparently due to a heart attack at the age of 44. He was a UK hip hop legend who brought underground hip hop to the pop charts. i remember jammin to " Good Groove" and " Bad Young Brother" back in the golden days at Busby's in Tottenham Court Road like it was yesterday, and remember listening to the "Derek B Good Groove Show" on LWR on Sunday straight after Tim Westwood. Some old skool peeps will still think of him as a sellout but the man did so much to bring UK hip hop out into the open so you have to give respect where its due. Feelin' kinda gutted right now! Derek Boland R.I.P. 1966-2009.

DJ DIABLO AND HARRY LOVE LIVE AT THE FUNHOUSE IN THE HIP HOP KITCHEN 11TH NOVEMBER 2009

HONEY COMB RIDDIM FEATURING THE ALLIANCE

Honey Comb riddim featuring The Alliance...Brand New Good 4 You!!!!!

KLASHNEKOFF LIVE N DIRECT AT KOKO'S IN CAMDEN

It's Murda! K-Lash N Harry Love Live at KoKo's in Camden. Love to see more of this!

TENOR SAW "RING THE ALARM"

After posting up the Lady Saw interview I thought it would be good to get old skool on ya and post up the Original Saw..Tenor Saw. Tenor Saw was one the greatest singers to come out of Jamaica in the 80's and he passed away under mysterious circumstances in Texas,with rumors that he was murdered by the Klu Klux Klan. Pumpkin Belly was my favorite tune of his but Ring The Alarm on the Stalag Riddim possibly his most well known hit. Ring The Alarm Another Sound Bwoy Dying!

LADY SAW INTERVIEW PT2

The 'Queen of the Dancehall' Lady Saw sat down with the Star for a two part interview where she spoke about her upcoming album My Way. Her split with VP Records and much more.

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The Queen of the Dancehall Lady Saw took over Portland for a two day photo shoot for her upcoming album My Way. Check out part 1 of the 2 part interview with the Queen herself.

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THE WU MASSACRE TRAILER

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Mandrake - We All In rework

MIGHTY MOE FROM HEARTLESS CREW FREESTYLE

Staying with the HLC. Mighty Moe bussin lyrics outside Heartless on the Hill.

ALICIA KEYS "DIARY" MIGHTY MOE REFIX

A nice refix this from my bredrin Mighty Moe outta the Heartless Crew.

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Redman Reggie Noble back spittin hard!

TUGGAWAR'S BIRTHDAY BASH

From a little while back in the summer, this was one of the nicest dances i went to in the summer although i werent there long ..got there mad late! Big Up Tuggy Tuggy!

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Firelinks gettin over his head clashing with the Warlord

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Possibly my favourite reggae artist over the last 15 years, Rodney Price AKA Bounty Killer ...."They Don't Know"

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Beenie Man back with a hot video. Check it out!

VYBZ KARTEL "LOVE DEM" OFFICIAL VIDEO

Now we head back to di Gaza with Kartel tellin' the world that he "Love Dem".

COLLIE BUDDZ INTERVIEW

Staying in Bermuda with Mr Buddz in an interview earlier in the year.

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Mr Buddz Come Around again with another hit.

JAH CURE "NEVER FIND" OFFICIAL VIDEO

Jah Cure back in fine style with this Don Corleon production

STREET BULLIES RIDDIM MEDLEY OFFICIAL VIDEO

Another new riddim "Street Bullies" featuring tunes by Vybz Kartel, Cecile, Shaggy n more. Check it!

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The Gullyside talks!

BUSY SIGNAL - HOTTT ED MEDLEY VIDEO

New Busy Signal Medley...Wicked mix n video!

VYBZ KARTEL "YUH LOVE" OFFICIAL VIDEO

New Video from Vybz Kartel "Yuh Love"

KARTEL VS. MAVADO LAST MAN STANDING CARTOON

Oh man! This mad me laugh....Gaza Vs. Gully side!

Faith SFX & Skandal