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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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DJ Vybz Kartel Fights Back His Critics

Kartel According to the Jamaican Star newspaper, Dj Vybz Kartel fought back viciously at his critics by calling them 'Social Hypocrites.' Popular deejay Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer is defending his Rampin' Shop and has sought to speak out against the critics of the song. 'You're all Read More…

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Was Bounty Killer Arrested Recently?

Bounty killer According to a South African Newspaper Reggae Superstar DJ Bounty Killer was arrested in Kingston for running 7 stop lights. Police have charged Bounty with…Read more below:

Bounty Killer Arrested

Kartel ‘Romping Shop” has ignited a ‘Raging Debate’ in Jamaica

Kartel and spice Reggae Danchall artist Vybz Kartel hottest single 'Rompin Shop' has created a firestorm of debate now spearheaded by the major newspapers. 'Rompin Shop' was performed by Kartel and female artist Spice. The song is littered with sexually suggested lyrics some of which will make even the most outrageous among us cringed. This has sparked a fierce debate and even banning of some songs from the air. Click the link below to follow up on the debate. To be fair Kartel is not the only artist whose songs are targeted but he is the most popular now.

Rompin Shop Debate

What is Right For Our Children

Many Jamaicans making comment regarding Vybz Kartel and Spice latest music ‘Rampin shop.’ It is good that Jamaicans see the need to make calls on the song in its regard to the explicit lyrics. I do agree that Jamaica music is going

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Kartel ‘Rampin Shop’ Rampin up Much Criticism

Many of us have heard the raunchy Lyrics from the wildly popular “Rampin Shop’ done by Vybz Kartel and Spice. Kartel is already known for his explicit lyrics in all his songs, whether they are about murder, love, sex are simply cursing out other artists. Kartel is gifted and he is like a modern day Shakespeare. The only difference is that Shakespeare was not exposed to some of our newly enlisted vocabulary.


Many of the criticism surrounds the exposure to these lyrics by children of all ages. Raunchy and X-rated lyrics have been around for a while and they are not going away any time soon. The parents have to engage the children in other positive behavior motivations so that these lyrics do not influence their lives. The artist also has the responsibility to restrain his/her self in the words that they put out there. Some people are vulnerable and suffer with low self esteem and will quickly emulate everything they hear or see.


Click below for Video of ‘Rampin Shop’ Warning: It is X-rated


 


 




Featuring Mavado Video

Mavado Video will be on BET 106 & Park Monday

Mavado Reggae DJ artist Mavado will have his 'So Special" video aired on the popular BET show 106 & Park this Monday. This is a great boost for Mavado after his Sting show incident where many believe he lost the clash to Kartel. By his video appearing on 106 & Park Mavado stock has definitely gone up! What's up Kartel?

Jamaica Views poll Shows Vybz Kartel as Winner of Sting Clash

A poll conducted by Jamaica Views attracted 802 voters with Vybz Kartel getting 434 (54.11%) of the vote, while Mavado received 368 (45.89%). This is consistent with other media outlets polls which show Kartyl as the winner despite the low ratings of the clash.



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.



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