Monday 28 December 2015

HOW "PUM PUM" SHUT STING DOWN




In tune with tradition Sting unleashes a new comer to open the morning; raring up for the big guns, enter female Dancehall hopeful Starface; at 6:10 Mc Nuffy gives the young artist the million dollar intro as he gave Gully Bop the year before, Starface seem to have no fair in her eyes as she stood backstage ready for her first appearance on the greatest one night reggae show on earth, anyone who understands the Sting brand knows that to take the stage early in the morning the artist has to deliver big, like her predecessors Lady Saw, and Spice. Starface took the crowd with a Christmas remix called "PumPum” bringing the crowd to a roar, then drew for a classic in honor of the Queen Lady Saw called “If the man Lef”, but this time it wasn’t just the crowd screaming for more, as the Police rush to the stage urging the promoters to shut the event down because of the profanity, bring the show to an abort end make history, as Starface becomes the first female act to close the Mega show.

Road Show Ja reached out to Starface “Mr. officer I did not know Sting was a PG event the ticket said 18 and over so I have no clue how my little Pum Pum song shut the show down,  its Sting and the world was watching, I was ready to make my mark, all I know is I have a year to go before Sting 2016 and I will be back with a vengeance. I want to say thank you to Heavy D and Mr. Laing for supporting young talents. I don’t think there is another event in Jamaica where a young artist can leave the stage and get a booking backstage;. So tell the police they hurt the artists, the promoters, and the people by shutting down the show, but don't blame Starface, because you need an excuse”.

Is It time for laws to change, it takes millions of dollars to present major events like Reggae Sting is it fair to the promoters if city officials, can just shut an event down siting their own reasons, we are in a tough economy, and patrons may have saved up for months to enjoy the big event. We believe if this keeps happening eventually a promoter will sue a city for damages from lost revenues and commitments.  

 
Written By: Debbie Debz

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Thursday 21 May 2015

MAJOR RECORD DEAL FOR DANCEHALL ARTIST RADIJAH

Early this week US based Label Rags 2 Riches Empire CEO Ghannet Duhanney made it official at the prestigious Pegasus hotel  in Kingston Jamaica, as they signed Dancehall artist Radijah to a half a million dollar US 360 deal. Miss Duhanney stated “We believe signing Radijah was a no brainer after seeing the crowd reaction to him at Reggae Sting 2014, it’s as if we’re getting Vybz Kartel, and Mavado in one artist, we have brought on board veteran producer Notnice as a permanent figure to guide Radijah to greatness, and he has delivered, two singles "Thot Wine" and "Mamma" so far, which are currently growing rapidly on radio, sound systems, and is creating an absolute frenzy online. We also brought on board Los Angeles Based Smokin Acez Media Consultants who have offices in Jamaica, led by Debbion Smith to present brand Radijah to the world this is not just about music for us and with this team we plan to change how Dancehall makes money forever.

Better known for the controversial song “Walk like a dog”; the young artiste may have signed the largest recording deal out of Dancehall since Sizzla Kalongi’s deal with Rock-A-Fella Records Damon Dash. Radijah stated I’m grateful for this once in a life time opportunity, I still can’t believe it. They understand me and are willing to let me grow, this week alone we joined forces with Jay z’s Tidal, which is already making history around the world I can’t wait till it hits Jamaica.  




Written By: Alicia Spencer

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