West Indian Carnival Gets Underway With Concert For Haiti
September 2, 2010
CaribWorldNews, BROOKLYN, NY, Thurs. Sept. 2, 2010: The 43rd annual West Indian American Day Carnival weekend kicks off in Brooklyn, NY tonight with a benefit concert for Haiti.The concert will be without its top star, Wyclef Jean, but Kymani Marley, David Rudder, Freddie McGregor, Serani and a number of other Caribbean artists have stepped up to aid the earthquake ravaged country.Proceeds from the event will benefit Yele Haiti, Jean`s foundation. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum and tickets at the gate are $35. Tomorrow night, Sept. 3rd, the carnival celebration will continue with Brassfest, featuring Caribbean soca star, Machel Montano while on Saturday, Sept. 4th, pannists in NY will compete for the title of Steel Band of the Year. On Sunday, September 5th, organizers will present Dimanche Gras while the official carnival of mas revelers and floats will take to Eastern Parkway from noon on Monday, Sept. 6th beginning at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. For more log on to www.wiadca.org.
There’s a soca (fan) born every minute at the Brass Fest – BrooklynPapers.com
September 2, 2010
 BrooklynPapers.com | There's a soca (fan) born every minute at the Brass Fest BrooklynPapers.com Machel Montano, one of the most well-known soca players in the world, plays the Brass Fest at the Brooklyn Museum on Sept. 3. ... |
Bajan Singer Rihanna Now In Wax
September 1, 2010
CaribWorldNews, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. Sept. 1, 2010: Sexy Grammy Award-winning Barbados-born singer Rihanna has been immortalized in wax.The singer`s wax replica was unveiled at Madame Tussauds museum in Washington D.C. yesterday. Rihanna`s likeness is shown in a black lace corset, fitted jacket, pants and black silk heels, an outfit that she wore to French design house Balmain`s show during Paris Fashion Week last October. The figure is also blingged out with a large glittering pin, sparkling gold-and-diamond ring, giant diamond earrings and tennis bracelet. Through September 30th, fans who stop by Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. and mention the word `umbrella` will receive a buy-one-get-one-free admission.
Dancehall`s Lady Saw To Drop New Album
August 31, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 31, 2010: Grammy-winning dancehall singer, Marion `Lady Saw` Hall, is set to drop her new album early next month.The record, titled `My Way Out,` is her first with Toasting Music/Diva Records and is distributed by Fontana/Universal. It follows the 2007 release Walk Out, her final album on the reggae label VP Records. Saw`s latest collection, featuring collaborations with multi-platinum rapper Eve and Ding Dong as well as production by the dancehall singer along with Tony `CD` Kelly, Lloyd `John John` James, Danny Browne and Stephen McGregor. The album opens a new chapter for Saw and Divas Records productions. `I wanted to have the independence and freedom to do things 100 percent my way. I can tell the producers what I want for my riddim and say what I want to say in my songs. No one is telling me what I can or can`t do on this album,` commented Lady Saw. Born Marion Hall, Lady Saw remains true to her sexually empowering, cheeky lyricism on My Way, but with an eye on reaching a wider audience. Whether it`s liberating anthems like `Every Way Mi Go` and `Party Til December` or her uncut delivery on `Muscle Control` and `5 Minutes,` this 16-track collection is jam-packed with radio ready tunes and the hardcore style that put Saw on the map with her massive 1994 debut release Lover Girl. She also gives listeners a glimpse of Miss Marion Hall, her softer, more mature side, on the title track `My Way` and `I Am A Woman.` With over three million albums sold and a Grammy under her frock for her collaboration with No Doubt on `Underneath it All,` Lady Saw is one of the most distinguished and influential artist in dancehall, reggae and hip hop. The multi-talented Jamaica native has had a hand in creating hits for artists like Beenie Man, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Vegas, Vybz Kartel, Capelton and Spragga Benz. Her appeal has also resulted in dynamic collaborations with Gwen Stefani, Missy Elliot, Remy Ma, Trina, Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown Michael Franti and Pharrell Williams. Saw will perform at Hot 97 `On the Reggae Tip` in New York City on September 3rd and at Dancehall Stylee inVineland, NJ. On September 4th. She is also set to perform at the annual West Indian Carnival in Brooklyn, NY, on September 6th.
Spragga Benz Set To Release New Album
August 30, 2010
CaribWorldNews, MIAMI BEACH, FL, Mon. Aug. 30, 2010: Reggae singer Spragga Benz is set to release his new album on iTunes tomorrow.`Shotta Culture,` the new album has 17 tracks and also includes 11 high quality music videos and a full length documentary. The album also features a multitude of collaborations with artists like Stephen Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Swizz Beats, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Wayne Wonder, Sizzla Kalonji and Queen Ifrica among others.`This album that I`m putting out right now is geared towards enhancing, protecting and preserving my dancehall culture so the beats that we use go back to the foundation of dancehall during the developmental stages,` commented Spragga. `Shotta Culture is geared to take dancehall reggae back to the foundation of reggae music, back to the real sound of authentic reggae.`For additional information log on to www.SHOTTACULTURE.com.
Rihanna’s first single now titled ‘Cheers’… – Toya’z World (blog)
August 29, 2010
 Toya'z World (blog) | Rihanna's first single now titled 'Cheers'… Toya'z World (blog) After many sources stated that Rihanna's new single would be titled 'Only Girl', it appears there has been a slight change – the song title. ... |
Rihanna sings mixes power, anger, beauty at New York State Fair – The Post-Standard – Syracuse.com (blog)
August 28, 2010
Rihanna sings mixes power, anger, beauty at New York State Fair The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog) Rihanna let loose for this “Last Woman on Earth” tour. And who could blame the pop-singer star from Barbados for putting more than her share of bite into ... |
Bob Marley`s Last Live Recording For Sept. Release
August 27, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 27, 2010: The final live concert of reggae legend, Robert `Nesta` Marley, is set to hit stores next month.Marley fans will be able to obtain the special double CD in eco-friendly packaging on a limited regional release through Tuff Gong Distribution on September 23, 2010.The CD captures Marley`s last concert at Pittsburgh`s Stanley Theatre on September 23, 1980, where the late reggae legend urged all to Get Up, Stand Up, and they responded loudly with `wo yo yo yo.` Later they discovered they had witnessed history as it was in fact Bob`s last performance as Marley passed away on May 11, 1981.Live Forever encapsulates the energy of that performance through the original live recording, captured on tape by Marley`s engineer Dennis Thompson.The album also includes live renditions of: `Uprising,` `Coming In From The Cold,` `Work,` `Zion Train,` `Redemption Song` and `Could You Be Loved.` The entire concert, from his opening song to the final applause, spans the special double album.
Rihanna, Eminem Continue Chart Rule
August 26, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Aug. 26, 2010: Sexy Bajan singer Rihanna continues to rule the Billboard 100 charts along with Eminem.For the past 8 weeks, the duo are holding the top spot on the chart with `Love The Way You Lie.` The Grammy Award-winning singer is the lone Caribbean artist on the top chart.Their domestic violence duet knocked `California Gurl,` the breezy summer anthem from Katy Perry, from the top spot. Rihanna, while discussing the abusive relationship theme of the song said to Access Hollywood, that was something necessary to do.
Trinidadian Rapper Prepares For First Album
August 25, 2010
CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Aug. 25, 2010: Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj is gearing up for the launch of her first album.The rapper is shown looking like a Barbie in her most recent promo photo with photographer Howard Huang. Minaj is shown looking pretty in pink, striking a deadly pose and brandishing a hot magenta sword over her clementine tuft of hair in front of a rocky cove.The Young Money rapstress is set to launch her debut album Pink Friday in stores on November 23rd.Minaj was born Onika Maraj in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago and is of mixed Indian and African ancestry. She lived in Trinidad with her grandmother until age 5 when she moved to the Queens, New York. According to Minaj, she grew up in a home with an abusive father who drank alcohol, did drugs, and once tried to kill her mother by setting the house on fire.She has stated that life was difficult growing up, but that `music helped her through it`. She attended Elizabeth Blackwell Middle School 210 and graduated from LaGuardia High School. At LaGuardia, a school specializing in music and the visual and performing arts, Minaj participated in the drama program. She once worked at a Red Lobster restaurant in the Bronx.
