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Can Mavado Put DanceHall Back On the US Map?

A better tomorrow for dancehall?

Published: Tuesday | February 24, 2009

Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer


Mavado (right) with superstar Wyclef Jean, one of his many hip hop admirers. – Contributed

IT'S BEEN some time since a dancehall artiste made a big mark in the United States. Fans have to look back to 2006 to Junior Gong's Welcome to Jamrock to find a massive seller stateside.

Some pundits in the US believe

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Freedom In Jamaica

When since people in Jamaica are not free to even say what they wanted to say. ‘When you go to Rome you do as the Romans.’ But is not every thing that the Romans do you in Rome you

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Update: Vybz Kartel – Last Man Standing ( Don’t Run); New Mavado Diss about the Sting 2008 Clash

Seems like Vybz Kartel is really ready to ‘talk di tings them’ in his latest track release just a day ago. In this new single called “Last Man Standing/Don’t Run” Vybz Kartel talks about all the controversy surrounding Saturday morning’s clash. What is so surprising about this tune is despite being release just one day after Sting 2008 ‘di teacher’ delivered quality lyrical content, covering numerous points of consideration. This new attack certifies the idea that this war is far from over. The new track is featured below.






Update: Sting 2008 Clash Vybz Kartel vs Mavado, Watch The Video and Vote for Winner

Here is the video from the clash between Vybz Kartel and Mavado from Sting 2008 in Portmore (Jamworld) Jamaica. Watch the videos then decide in our online poll.



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DJ Beenie Man is now a Grandfather

Beenie man Jamaican DJ Superstar Beenie Man 17 year old daughter Desha Gaye gave birth to baby girl last Sunday in Florida. Beenie Man, while disappointed because of her age, is very happy that both baby and mother are doing well. He boasts that he will be there for them 150% of the time. It is still unknown who the father of the baby is. Hopefully it is someone her age group.