People have asked us, what Audley Rollen means by the "M.G.P." in his new single distributed by Sonic Sounds?
Well, we asked Rollen during his recent visit here what the letters stood for and what we learnt was certainly not fit to be printed. So we left it as it is. But, if you want to know check Sonic Sounds, they will tell you.
Rollen, former lead singer with the Hippy Boys and the Emotions, now lives in Florida, where he runs his Hot Stuff Records
Bobo benefit
Junior Reid's Emmanuel Calling on Saturday at Skateland is planned to benefit the "Bobos" at Nine Mile, Bull Bay, St. Andrew.
Reid said that in addition to promoting his album, the event is to aid the "Bobos" in rebuilding their basic school at Nine Miles which had been closed down due to lack of funding.
In addition, the "Bobos" are planning on opening a workshop to teach broom making, as well the making of sandals, mats and buttons.
Huge dancehall show
in the works
Have you ever heard about one dancehall show featuring approximately 150 artistes!
Well, that's the big talk in dancehall circles, ever since veteran DJ John Wayne (Call The Police) announced his All Entertainment Jam to mark his return to the local stage.
The flyers carry pictures with nearly 150 acts ranging from big stars Capleton, Beres Hammond, Luciano, Cocoa Tea, Sizzla, Bounty Killa, Shabba Ranks and Ninjaman to newcomers like Muma Lick, Danny English and Anaconda.
The show is being planned for Byles Entertainment Centre, Kitson Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday, September 30, and Wayne is insisting that all the acts being promoted for the event will be there.
Flurry of activity for deejay duo
Black Rat and Max Wayne were very busy in Miami recently and it looks like the city has decided to adopt them as dancehall heroes.
The duo were at Soca City, North State Road on May 19 for Ladies Nite, along with George Nooks, Tinga Stewart, Singing Sway and Contractor. On June 9 they were at Caribbean Cove Club, Cocoa, for the launch of their new album, Go Fah, supported by Future Trouble, Ian Sweetness and Country Speng. June 11 they were at the Spot Nite Club with Diplomat, Sweetness and Future Trouble.
They also did some recording, including remixed versions of their Fraud Brand and Rate You, featuring hip-hop acts, for a CD to be released in mid-July. They also inked a deal to open for Sisqo and Eve in Miami in September.
They just recorded songs for Buju Banton's Gargamel label, as well as Anchor's Dr. Marshall. They fly back to Miami this week for Sunday's Reggae Mega Splash at the AT&T Amphitheatre, which will also feature Capleton, Sanchez, Cobra, Frisco Kid, Tinga Stewart and Diplomat.
Bashment event
The Kemps Hill Comprehensive High School is geared to benefit from the third annual graduation bashment, Blaze It Up, More Fire, at the Water Welsh Sports Ground, Race Course, Clarendon, on Thursday.
The event is supported annually by students from nearby communities such as Lionel Town, Rocky Point, Gimme-Me-Bit, May Pen and Old Harbour and part-proceeds go to school's improvement projects.
As part of his continuing programme of supporting school projects, dancehall superstar Capleton will be making an appearance along with local star Sugar Roy and leading sound, Stone Love.
