August 29th 2008 will never be the same again for the people of Jamaica after the aftermath of Gustav after it seems to be taking out it's rage on the island.Gustav was downgraded to a tropical storm before it takes a sudden turn for the island on Wednesday  afternoon.It was as if Gustav was giving the island a wash which lasted way too long which resulted in excessive flooding islandwide.Tavern an area between Papine and Gordon Town and through which the hope river runs was one of the areas which was not speared the wrath of the heavy rainfalls.Gordon Town also suffers from a large amount of land slippage.MacGregor Gully an area adjacent to the Allman Town Community also was damaged by excessive flooding.The main bridge which connects Kingston and St Thomas which is located in the Harbour View area was also washed away temporary cutting off all links between the two parishes.The heavy rainfall had overall left extensive damages islandwide and am pretty much sure the re-opening of schools come next week will definately be affected.  

Jamaican Borned sprinter Usain Bolt is now the First athlete to ever win the 100m,200m and the 400 x 1 relays in record times at any track and field event ever in the history of track and field.Bolt has devastated the field in the 100m finals setting a new record of 9.68 second breaking his own record of 9.72 seconds which he had set at the Rebock classics in New York City.He then went on the break the twelve year old record set by the American Micheal Johnson in the 200m final set in the 1996 olympics of 19.32 seconds lowering it to 19.30 seconds and then last but not least the running the third leg in the 4 by 100m Men Relay Finals breaking the previous record set by the Americans of 37.40 seconds to a New World Record of 37.10.Usain Bolt is now considered to be one of the greatest Olympics Sprinter of all times. 

Hardcore Reggae Lovers will appreciate this tribute to Sir Coxon Dodd of Studio One sound. It feature old school reggae most of which was release by sir coxson dodd.  Justice Sound brought some slight remixes and a few dubplates that impressed the hardcore reggae fans. you can have the CD sent to you or downloads it.  Justice Sound Tributes Sir Coxson Dodd 

As the old saying goes the race is not for the swift but for those who can endures.Such seems to be the case between the world's two fastest sprinter over a 100 m but Powell leaves nothing to chance as he powers home to win the race ahead of Bolt at the DN Stadium on Tuesday 22nd july.The former World Record Holder won the race in a time of 9.89 second a hundredth of a second ahead of Bolt.Third went to Jaysuma Saidy Ndure of Norway in a time of 10.06 second.Powell commented how he was really happy for the win as it is a good confidence booster for him at this time.And it also helps him to stay focus on the Olympics.Bolt on the other hand was really disappointed with his performance and was rather disturbed by the false start which prevented him from focusing on his start.

 

Reggae Sumfest is leaving no stones unturned to produced the high standard of performance for this year's festival.Thus the inclusion of Raps hottest man at the moment with the #1 Album on the U.S Pop Album Chart as of July 9th,2008.This is Lil Wayne the man borned Dwayne Micheal Carter Jr who has been ripping the mike since he was a teenager.He eventually met Cash Money Records owner Brian Williams and start recording with the label.He first started out as a member of the rap group "Hot Boys".As a member of the Hot Boys the dropped their debut CD "Get It How You Live"in 1997,then followed in 1998 with "Guerilla Warfare" and in 2003 they dropped "Let Them Burn".Lil Wayne solo Album "The Block Is Hot" with significant contribution from the Hot Boys went double platinum.The Album earned him a 1999 Source Magazine's award nomination for Best New Artist.His 2000 follow-up Album"Lights Out" failed to attain the level of success achieved by his debut but was still certified gold.  

Definately no stranger to our shores T-Pain is back for another one of his high level performance at this year's Reggae Sumfest.  Southern Soulster T-Pain burst on the scene in the winter of 2005 with his debut "Pappa Ternt Sanga' and things just haven't been the same since. As a former microphone fiend who was down with the rap pack known as the Nappy Heads, a five man group which enjoyed moderate success. After doing an unofficial remix of "Locked Up" he was signed by Akon himself to his Konvict Music Imprint. Followed by the 2nd enticing single "I m n luv"(wit a stripper) he was well on his way to a brilliant career in so doing he sold a combined five million in ringtones of "Stripper" and "Sprung".  Coming back in 2007 he work hard in putting down his sophomore album "Epiphany".  This album offers a variety of musical styles that ranges from the snapping first single "Buy You A Drank" featuring Yung Joc to the rebel Reggae furur of "Shotz" to the deep message of "Suicide".  The 2nd single "Bartender" tells it own story.  The album is a must have.  Reggae Sumfest is a must be.  T-Pain will be devastating.  Watch out now. 

Following what you would classify as a World Class Performance at the Miss Jamaica Universe pageant 2008 Keyshia Cole hot R&B sensation is back in Jamaica this time for the Premier Reggae Show on earth Reggae Sumfest to perform on July 18th the first of International Night.Cole who was born to an African-American mother and an Italian-American Father and has been singing from a very tender age.She did her first recording with Mc Hammer at the age of 12.She is widely known and appreciated in her home town of Oakland, California.In 2004 Keyshia Cole attracted the attention of A&M Records.The following year her platinum debut "The Way It Is"was released featuring the hit singles"I Changed My Mind"and "I Should Have Cheated"and "Love".The Album debuted at #6 on the U.S. charts and sold 89,000 copies in the first week of release.Her Sophomore Album "Just Like You"was released in 2007.It features the singles"Let It Go" featuring Missy Elliott and Lil Kim,"I Remember","Shoulda Let You Go" and "Heaven Sent".It debuted at #2 on the U.S Billboard 200 chart selling about 281,000 copies in it's 1st week.At the 50th Grammy Awards Cole was nominated for 2 Grammy's,best contemporary R&B Album and best Rap/song collaboration.Expect a dynamic performance.  

Lady Saw is off to Europe for her month long promotional tour.  Before she left though and apologises to her fans for her absence at this year's Reggae Sumfest.When we spoke to her just before her departure she sounded very good and keep saying she will be hitting the ground running.  It is a month long promotional tour for a project she is working on and she is really looking forward to it.  Her first show on her very busy schedule is on July 3rd in Denmark and this means performances at most of the festivals including Raskilde Festival in Kolnon,Germany on July 4th,France July 5th for the Eurockennes Festival,July 6th in Amsterdam,Holland at the Two Sevens Clash,July 8th she will be in Frankfurt then she moves on to Zurich,Switerland for another show.  She will be at the Rototom Festival in Italy which for the first time will have a dancehall night.  She then goes on to Spain for one show before she return to France for Toulouse Salle Le Ramier,Solvakia for the Trencin Pohoda Festival,then back to Switerland on July 19th for the Dar Festival.  It surely seems to be a very busy summer for Lady Saw wish her the best of luck 

Buju Banton the real big man ina the business dropped his fourth title under his Gargamel Music imprint.Jamrock Classic Vol.1 is a 10 track Album which starts with "Cowboys" in which he urges gansters to put down their guns and act more civilized.The next track is somewhat of the same theme with singer George Nooks singer about the relationship between police and theives.There are more singers like Pinchers with "Punk Me Out" then there is Yami-Bolo doing "End Of The Day" and Ghost on "Lonely Night".Jah Cure's "January Morning" and Tony Curtis "Good Bye To Love" are beautiful tracks.Luton Fyah's "Means To Survive"stepped up the pace which leads into Buju Banton monster hit with his side kick New Kids titled "Curfew" and Terror Fabulous with "Rock Steady".This is Buju Banton first project since his much publicised split with his long time Record Label Penthouse Record so you know no stones was left unturned for this project because all eyes are looking in hence as the title suggest another Jamrock Classic.Kudos to Buju Banton and his Gargamel Crew. 

Let Jah arise and his enemies scatter and let those with the real message come forward.There is absolutely no other way in which i could introduce this artist Marlon Ainsworth Aka Mr Bertus to the world.Presently one of Portmore's finest singers who you could classified as a bonified Diamond in the ruff just waiting his chance to take over the Jamaican Music scence like storm,and if you should ask Mr Bertus how long he has been singing he would simply reply with a broad smile"fom mi ina mi mother belly"which he would translate it comes naturally.Born and Raised in Kingston Mr Bertus first opportunity on the mike was on the popular sound system called Lee's Unlimited when Veteran DJ Josey Wales gave him a chance on the mike and he ripprd up the place and from that night there was no looking back.....