DJ NORIE CELEBRATES HIS 2ND ANNIVERSARY ANYTHING GOES LIVE - MARCH 30TH AT BB KINGS IN NYC

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WHO: DJ Norie of WWPR Power 105.1 FM's Anything Goes - Caribbean Edition

WHAT:
To mark his 2nd Anniversary as host of Power 105.1 FM's Anything Goes - Caribbean Edition, DJ Norie is hosting a celebrity-studded Caribbean fete at New York's landmark BB King Blues Club & Grill on March 30th. Billed to be the biggest and best yet installment of his Anything Goes LIVE concert series, DJ Norie is expecting another sold-out event to kick off another year as one of NYC's beloved radio personalities and event producers.

Reggae icon Stephen Marley, with his brand new single "Jah Army" on his recently released album Revelation Part I: The Root of Life, will be performing live alongside famed roots Reggae artist Richie Spice, whose album The Book of Job was released earlier this month. Legendary crooner Barrington Levy and current hit maker Romain Virgo will also be performing live.

"I'm extremely grateful to celebrate 2 years with an amazing team at Power 105.1 FM. I'm also really excited about celebrating a full year of Anything Goes LIVE concerts," says DJ Norie. "In addition to performances from legendary Reggae artists like Stephen Marley and Barrington Levy, and Richie Spice, and Romain Virgo, there will be surprise performances and appearances from many of my other celebrity friends and supporters, this event is gonna be my best concert yet!"
WHEN: Wednesday, March 30th at 10pm

WHERE: BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
234 West 42nd Street (@ Times Square)
New York, NY 10036

ABOUT DJ NORIE
A member of Da Union, New York's resident Club Killas, and the Legendary Afrique Soundstation, DJ Norie is a talented Entertainer/Entrepreneur who can be found on Power 105.1FM each and every Sunday night from 8-10PM. Well known in the Caribbean/Urban Market, DJ Norie has spearheaded the movement to bring the Caribbean Market the recognition it deserves, not only as a former CaribID Ambassador for the US Census, but by Launching TN Media & Management, and full service marketing company dedicated to the promotion of all things Urban, with a Caribbean specialty. DJ Norie is currently working on projects for TV and Film, and is looking to further the reach of the Anything Goes LIVE and DJ Norie Brands, as well as launch a Non-Profit organization dedicated to helping the Caribbean Community. For more information on DJ Norie, follow him on twitter @DJNorie, log on to http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=zvdpbgcab&et=1104944175847&s=4315&e=001IZTgsfhg8HolTbwh0c2CiZfHn_u8065dP58_njlr5K7XJ9AGS_MXBcRoJEhm40pkCcy8I-Qjq1aFM4hjRK8UjyLmY8t9i3sN4g43UC7Cj8_KeTlEaKyA656srLoPtSbd, or his youtube channel http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=zvdpbgcab&et=1104944175847&s=4315&e=001IZTgsfhg8Hr_PBrGgH5drRoeQXkKW3Px9gCCRor66Ey0Q8RMR4A34sCKCmQ4DghSleNK_hpoM0qv-OmIeXoaZmLBAkqlSI9NL77C_N7CkVpR1mi7aYUt0Ku-eTRW0RMy.

ABOUT ANYTHING GOES LIVE
Launched in January of 2010, DJ Norie's "Anything Goes LIVE" concert series was launched in an effort to bring the people the hottest acts in the Caribbean and Urban Market, and to build a bigger appreciation of the Reggae/Caribbean Music in the Urban/Mainstream Market. Past Performers include Julez Santana, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Mr. Vegas, Gyptian, Serani, Etana, Tony Matterhorn, Mr. Lexx, Lyrical, Morgan Heritage, and Denise Belfon to name a few. The Concert Series is comprised of the Anything Goes LIVE, and special Anything Goes Labor Day LIVE concerts. Growing from 400 to 3800 people in its first year, the Anything Goes LIVE concert series brand is destined to get bigger and better with each concert.

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EMPIRE UNIVERSE: THE SECOND CHAPTER AVAILABLE ON ALL DIGITAL OUTLETS

Empire Universe: The Second Chapter is the brand new album from Jamaica's leading Dancehall army, the Portmore Empire. Containing over 30 tracks, the double album includes the monster hit singles "Benz Punany" and "Cake Soap" from Dancehall's top-ranking deejay Vybz Kartel, as well as the highly anticipated singles "The City Yeah (Gangster City Part II)" by Empire 'prefect' Popcaan, and "Dancehall Hero Part II" featuring Vybz Kartel & Popcaan. Empire Universe: The Second Chapter also features previously unreleased singles from Empire favorites Jah Vinci, Shawn Storm, Sheba, Merital, and Dosa Medicine, and new recruits Maxwell, Tommy Lee, and Singa Blinga.

EMPIRE UNIVERSE: THE SECOND CHAPTER ALSO INCLUDES THE LATEST HOT SINGLE IN THE STREETS
"COLORING BOOK"

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ETANA JOINS GYPTIAN FOR U.S. ALBUM TOUR

Etana ______Gyptian

March 2, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(VP RECORDS, NEW YORK) - VP Records recording artists Gyptian and Etana team up for a tour that is set to take selected U.S. cities by storm. Kicking off on March 3 in Indianapolis and culminating on March 11 in Columbus, Ohio, the East Coast-meets-Midwest tour will take Reggae music and these shining stars to fans far and wide.
Etana is celebrating her brand-new album Free Expressions, which was released on February 8, 2011. This, her sophomore studio effort, sees a softer side of the songbird and features long-time hit singles such as "Free," "Happy Heart" and "August Town." Her new single "People Talk" has people talking and its video is in the can and about to hit airwaves shortly.
Gyptian has been busy touring the globe ever since the release of his album Hold You, back in July 2010. Enjoying the immense success of his breakout single and Billboard hit "Hold You," the soulful singer has been taking his catalog to longtime fans and gaining new ones as he continues on his musical journey. Now armed with his bubbling new single "Nah Let Go," and with both the song and video currently enjoying airplay worldwide, he's bound to keep his fans clamoring for more.

For more information on Gyptian, visit his artist profile at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=w7iaznbab&et=1104703590556&s=48947&e=001W94SL5bze939kkrLY4GAfk93_RZEKOiTyRmmxu_c72SMTeO592tO_WG4nmToo9_zOOgPcVyCuXCpsLixNpLzYgqDo2ux3FOcpf0U7Va8h4aBzh6WczX5vY2g7ABdVLiU. For Etana, log on to http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=w7iaznbab&et=1104703590556&s=48947&e=001W94SL5bze92OW1ITWQo3ETc4EiUx3dJzqcH0jKlJcv6Jhj3VH3ZvjFGizdtMeE5gCKKszccQtCHpuegxQ2o_WYkoerJnibrFKX-LPVEYVUU_qBehr4I6MC7k7uJRCzi6 or www.etanastrongone.com. Please direct all press inquiries to the VP Records Publicity Department - Rhona Fox at 718-425-1151 or https://mail.google.com/mail/h/1rqu7yd57pafo/?v=b&cs=wh&to=rhona.fox@vprecords.com.

U.S. Tour Dates for Gyptian and Etana03/03/11 Indianapolis, Indiana - Caribbean Village03/04/11 Charlotte, North Carolina - Twilight Bar & Grill03/05/11 Syracuse University, New York - The Underground03/06/11 Washington, D.C. - DC Star Nightclub03/07/11 Bridgeport, Connecticut - Toad's Place03/08/11 Louisville, Kentucky - Tailgators Bar & Grill03/09/11 St. Louis, Missouri - Club 272003/10/11 Kansas City, Kansas - G'Jamaican03/11/11 Columbus, Ohio - Al Rosa Villa

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Bounty Killer and Kartel Together Again?

Bounty Killer ----- Vybz kartel

Sources close to Dancehall 360 Degrees has informed us that famed dancehall stars Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel might be gracing the stage together at this years staging of the popular concert "Follow Di Arrow" at James Bond Beach in St Mary, Jamaica. The two artists have long been rivals since parting company some years now.

Bounty killer has been at the forefront of The Alliance camp, while Vybz Kartel, who created The Gaza recording camp is riding a wave of recording successes along with artists like Popcaan among others. Our sources confirmed that detailes are being ironed out by the promoter of the event for a peaceful and entertaining performance between the two artists.

Dancehall 360 Degrees will keep you posted on any further development.

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I fought the good fight — Buju

Buju Banton

BY PAUL HENRY Crime/court co-ordinator henryp@jamaicaobserver.com

FLORIDA, USA — Attorney David Markus says that Buju Banton is taking a philosophical approach to the guilty verdict and is taking the disappointing news in stride.
"We are all extremely disappointed and emotional," said Markus.
Markus said Banton told him in the lock-up that he was happy that he fought because he was innocent.
He read a brief statement from Buju:
"Our life and our destiny are sometimes pre-destined and no matter where this journey takes me, remember I fought the good fight," said the artiste, real name Mark Myrie.
"It was a great man that said my head is bloody but still unbowed I love you all thank you for your support," he added.
Banton is now in detention awaiting sentencing.

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KHAGO, I-OCTANE AT ODDS? - Artiste mum on alleged tiff

( l - r ) I-Octane, Khago - Contributed

Sadeke Brooks, The Jamaica Star Staff Reporter

Singjay Khago has refused to comment on the rumours and speculations as to whether or not there is brewing tension between himself and I-Octane.
Over the past couple days there have been speculations that the two artiste are at odds since the release of Khago's song Blood A Boil, which seems to be some sort of counteraction to I-Octane's Nuh Ramp Wid Wi.
direct hit
In Nuh Ramp Wid Wi that was released in January on Cashflow's 'Bus Stop' rhythm, I-Octane said, "Nuh bwoy pon Earth can put dem hand inna mi natty/ Nuh bwoy caan draw mi locks when mi wash it and a flash it."
On Sunday, Khago's song surfaced on the Internet seeming to be a direct hit at I-Octane.
In his song he says, "Mi sure seh woman alone wash dem hair and flash it/ Mi a nuh sissy man a road/ Nuh bwoy caan dream see mi/ Anything mi put on a haffi fi mi/ Mi nuh beg fren from enemy/ Talk bout the chart tekka/ Mi nuh pay a cent fi dat/ Through all a dat mi still manage fi remain black mi nah run lef mi block."
Although it seems like the song was directed at I-Octane, Khago was rather silent on the issue.
"You know mi don't want talk bout dem ting deh though. A mix-up, nuh true," he said when contacted yesterday.
There was no comment coming from I-Octane either as the artiste is in the United States doing a series of shows.
However, his manager, Ray Alexander, said I-Octane will not be responding to the song. He also said he is not sure if the song is being directed at his artiste or Rastas in general.
ignorancy
"Di artiste not even responding to it 'cause there is nothing to respond to. To me is just ignorancy 'cause every Rasta flash dem locks fi get out di excess water," Alexander told THE STAR, noting that hair dryers damage the locks.
"I am not sure if it's Octane him going after 'cause every Rasta flash dem locks. To me it's an insult to every Rasta weh flash dem hair."
Meanwhile, the public has also been engaging in the discussion.
"Mi rate the two artistes dem enuh. Love the type a music dem usually sing but mi neva know seh dem did have problems with each other? The clash ting nuh good fi every artiste still enuh," one person commented on YouTube.
Another said, "Clash is good for dancehall, that's where dancehall came from. Good to be competitive, just keep it lyrical and non-violent."

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Rock With Squeeze @ SOB's Returns with a Blast of I-Octane

By Nigel "Ninja" Reynolds

I-Octane

The popular event Rock With Squeeze at SOB's in Manhattan return on monday february 7th, with dancehall's hottest new artist I-Octane. It was the artist's first performance in New York and also the kick off of his one month US tour.

It was a jam packed house with fans and media alike waiting to see dancehall's latest sensation. The show started after 11pm but was kept rocking with early juggling by Chad Royal from Royal Radio 106.3fm and the LinkUp Media disc jockeys. DJ Fatta Diamond and DJ Kevin Crown played hits from the early 90s and the latest dancehall tunes.

The show opened with some new acts gracing the New York stage for the first time. Recruit opened the show introducing song like "Get That Weed" to the audience. he was followed by Progress with his song "Joy". They were well received by the crowd whose appetite was now craving for the main event. DJ Kevin Crown and Mr Master Of Ceromonies himself David "Squeeze" Annakie did the honors of introducing I-Octane to the stage and the crowd went wild. he did a 45 to 50 minute performance which was littered with hit song after hit songs.

During his stint on stage he was joined by Baby Chris, popularly known for his Passa Passa Wednesday anthem "Ring Ding Ding", wooing the crowd with some of his latest songs.

Look out for The entire show on Dancehall 360 Degrees popular online program "Dancehall Connections.

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