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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Taurus Riley ‘Not Dissing” Daddy Jimmy Riley

Reggae superstar singer Taurus Riley announces that his new single ‘Start Anew’ where he denounces abuse on women was not a ‘dis’ to his artist dad Jimmy Riley. Jimmy Riley was accused of punching his wife Sandra Bramwell-Riley and is now in court. In issong Tarus Riley talks about the man saying that he loves you but beating you when he feels like. Taurus, hower denied that the song has anyhting to do with his father. He made the record about two months before the incident.



Vybz Kartel & Spice Shine in ‘Sting’ Antigua

On January 3, Supreme Promotion and Laing brought a version of the popular ‘Sting’ concert to Antigua and all account was that it was a master blast. The show is obviously not as big as the Jamaican Sting but less controversial and just as nice. Artist like Egg Nog and Flippa Mafia were in performances among others, but Kartel and Spice mashed up the place. With no Mavado to worry about Kartel gave the audience his best performance. Antigua Sting was a success and may be repeated next year.



STING 2008: MAVADO VS KARTEL

THE WAR JUST START WE NEED PART 2 SOON WEH UNO SEH FANS PART 2 SOON GAZZA VS GULLY LETS SEE WHO HAVE IT OFF THE TOP, I WAS EXPECTING

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Clash, Vybz Kartel vs Mavado: Sting 2008, The Winner Is?

Now that Sting 2008 is all said and done, who came out triumphant? Sting was wrapped up early Saturday morning with a head to head battle between Mavado and Vybz Kartel. Both men displayed hits after hits hoping to

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Sting 2008 Main Event: Vybz Kartel vs Mavado


The stage is set tonight December 26, 2008 for Sting. Coined “The Greatest One Night Show on Earth” Sting 2008 should be a festive event. There is one thing that is bound to make this Sting a special one; a hopeful clash between Vybz Kartel and Mavado. Both artists have inferred that all beefs will be settled on stage, in a strictly lyrical battle. Here are some recent interviews from both sides of the table. This is one sting that many may not want to miss. Live broadcasting will be available for purchase, for more info check out http://www.stingjamaica.com.jm/.


Kirrh Buchanan


JamaicaViews.com


Vybz Kartel Interview:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI-cz4M3PUQ


Mavado Interview:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0cydBHEpBI


Both Interviews summarized into one video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6hAXFpgZMY