Joey Brooks Determined To Prove The Naysayers Wrong

BEING the younger sister of dancehall star Mavado certainly comes with its fair share of pressure, but fledgling singjay Joey Brooks is equal to task. "If I don't take myself seriously as an artiste, people will not take me seriously.

There are some who may be saying: 'She is doing this as a hobby because her brother made it big in the music industry, she's trying a thing'," she told the Jamaica Observer. She is, however, determined to prove the naysayers wrong with her upcoming single See It Clear. Written by Michael 'Askell' Fairman and Melissa Stewart, the single will be released in December on the United Kingdom-based Live MB Music Production label and 21st Hapilos is slated to do the distribution.

According to Brooks, See It Clear tackles social injustice which is prevalent in society. "In the song, I deal with poor people needing a voice, Jamaican injustice system, and the corrupt politicians neglecting our needs," said the 29-year-old. An accompanying video will also be shot. The sing-jay, who holds a diploma in nursing, described her style as "software" and said her scope is wider than that of dancehall.

 "Well, my style of music is what I call software. I'm into reggae, pop and R&B music. I still have a love for dancehall music, but I do not consider myself a dancehall artiste," she said. Born in the Cassava Piece community of Kingston, she is youngest and only daughter of seven for the Brooks brood. "I had always love music, ever since I started singing on the church junior choir as a child from eight until 17 years old, so music was always around me.

Then I am always tagging along with my brother (Mavado) from age of 14 to different studios, so there I even got more inspired to be part of the music industry," she said. Brooks got her break in 2009 with Heart Beat and has subsequently released Whatever You Want and Serenity. She is booked for a New Year's Eve stage show in Grenada. "I hope to be a household name in the music one day like my brother. I'm very proud and motivated by him. I'm bringing positive, yet clean sexy music to people around the world," she added.

Biggis Boss "Caught By A Bullet" Gone Viral (Must Read)

Delroy Brissett Other wise known as Biggis Boss

Release The Officail video of his single "Caught by a Bullett" a track that is creating air-wave both local and International. since its release in 2014 the song reach the number 2 stop on SFDC Radio now available Itunes, The Recording artiste told Djslick44 Music News. that the song is base on a True story in Jamaica, Africa, America, and the rest of the world he said police brutality is everywhere
written and produce by Delroy Brissett and 

Richard Goofy Campbell of unleash Records.
Video and Edit By Karl Durrant

 

Having experienced some of the most violent incidents in the past, A mother of two told a news reporter that she thought she had passed through the worst.

A bloody clash between gunmen and security forces in the area which resulted in dozens of deaths. "Trus' mi, mi live inna the area fi years an" a the worst mi ever si

"She said the security force could of handle it mush better because most a the people who  lost their life are innocent people."

On May 24, 2010 a public holiday (Labour Day), which can be noted in Jamaican history as one of the most unproductive and bloodiest since the time of its inception.

people were stuck in houses.Lack of food, running water and a surplus of visible bodily waste were reportedly problems faced by many, while dozens of children and toddlers were lost in one area with one wounded woman losing her 18-month-old son on the way to hospital. Corpses belonging to young men under the age of 30 were said to be lining the morgue.

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Rookie claims that he was not compensated

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Joe Bogdanovich

Downsound Records and popular music producer Cordell 'Skatta' Burrell have been ordered to pay close to $15 million in damages for use of the rhythm on Specialist's 2011 song 'Street Hustle', a street anthem that paid tribute to phonecard and banana chips vendors.

The multimillion dollar award was made in a breach of copyright suit filed against them by fellow music producer André 'Rookie' Tyrell, who claims that he was not compensated after "the whole or a substantial part" of his 'Superstar Rhythm' was used on the song, as well as for a major advertising campaign.

Skatta and Downsound Records have been ordered by a High Court judge to pay Tyrell $9.5 million for statutory damages under the Copyright Act; $2.5 million for breach of moral rights and US$15,000 (J$1,785,000)for general or compensatory damages.

The awards for general damages and breach of moral rights will attract interest at 14.99 per cent annually from June 2012, when Tyrell filed his legal motion to October this year when the ruling was made.

Tyrell charged, in court documents, that in 2011, Skatta and Downsound Records created a beat they named the 'Street Hustle' rhythm, which was "a reproduction or adaptation and or derivative work of the whole or a substantial part" of his 'Super Star' rhythm.

"This is not a case of mistake, but of a blatant and unapologetic use of the claimant's (Tyrell) copyrights," Justice Audre Lindo wrote in her ruling handed down last month.

Tyrell asserted that all of this was done without his authorisation and charged that in October 2011, Skatta and his publishing company "falsely lodged and claimed 100 per cent share in the musical composition for the song with the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers."

Skatta and Downsound did not contest the suit or the assessment of damages even though court documents indicate that they were properly served with papers.

Rhythm owner

The documents also show that in October 2012, the court declared Tyrell owner of the 'Superstar Rhythm' and ordered, among other things, Skatta and Downsound desist from using it.

They were also ordered to "immediately rectify any and all accreditation information, including with collecting societies ... to reflect the claimant (Tyrell) as the writer/composer of his portion of the musical work contained in the said Street Hustle song and 'Street Hustle' rhythm."

But Tyrell said, armed with the court order, he later approached the United Kingdom-based Performing Rights Society for Music to register his interest in the song only to discover that Downsound "apparently registered the infringing song under different names."

As a result, the presiding judge had some very strong words for Skatta and Downsound Records.

"I agree with the submission of counsel (Tyrell's attorney) that the evidence before the court demonstrates that the actions and/or inactions of the defendants have been nothing but contemptuous and/or calculated for

their own selfish gain," Lindo wrote.

"And that they demonstrate a gross disregard and lack of remorse of the infringements they committed."

BB King die at home in Las Vegas

BB King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans while earning him the nickname King of the Blues, died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas. He was 89.

His attorney, Brent Bryson, told The Associated Press that King died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 pm, PDT. He said funeral arrangements were under way.

Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg confirmed the death.

He is known for songs including The Thrill Is Gone and There Must Be a Better World Somewhere.

Bills At Number One by LunchMoney Lewis

AMERICAN hip hop artiste LunchMoney Lewis, son of Inner Circle bassist Ian Lewis, is number one on the UK pop chart this week.

His single Bills replaced Jamaican singer OMI's Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn remix) which spent two weeks at number one.

Bills also hit in the United States where LunchMoney Lewis has featured on top-rated programmes, such as The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Today Show.

Lewis, who is in his mid-20s, was born in Miami, Florida. Two years ago, he began working with hot producer Dr Luke, but first gained recognition in the United States after appearing on the Nicki Minaj album The Pinkprint. He was featured on the song Trini Dem Girls.

He also co-wrote British pop singer Jessie J's song Burnin' Up and American group Fifth Harmony's single Bo$$.

Bills, released by Kemosabe/Columbia Records, peaked at 79 on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent two weeks at number one on the ARIA Charts in Australia, where it has been certified platinum for sales of 70,000 copies.

The song went to number six in neighbouring New Zealand and has been certified gold in that country for sales of 7,500 copies.

Bills also made number one in The Netherlands and number two in Belgium. It has also charted in Canada (number 71), Germany (number 66), Ireland (number 12), Slovakia (number 63) and Spain (number 37).

Lewis released an EP titled Bills on April 24. It contains his new single Real Thing.

He is working with No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani on her upcoming solo album.

This latest news was provided by Jamaica Observer

Dancehall Artiste Toya Die

Although Toya had been suffering from diabetes for some time, her spouse, Josef Bogdanovich, said her death came at a time when they were planning to get married.

In a solemn interview with THE Jamaica Star, the CEO of Downsound Records explained that despite his fiancée's ailment, they were still planning on getting married.

"We have been together for 13 years, from she was 19. We were engaged to get married and we were talking about it a couple weeks ago and that she was going to get well; we had the donors, and then she died," he said.

"We loved each other a lot. We had good times together and we were very close. Toya was exceptional as an artiste and as a fashionista. I miss her a lot. She is the only one I trust in Jamaica. She was a real beauty inside and out. She was great."

However, Toya's life was cut short on May 7 after suffering from diabetes for a few years. She got dialysis treatment at the Diabetic Association of Jamaica in St Andrew and she got additional treatment at the University Hospital of the West Indies. She also received treatment in Los Angeles, Miami and Brooklyn.

But Bogdanovich said he was amazed by the level of positivity Toya displayed throughout her illness.

"It was hard for her because the diabetes took her eyes, her kidney and then it took her heart, and then she died," he said.

"I don't know how she did it to keep positive that she would get well. She was blind for eight months and she still kept the faith and remained positive. I enjoyed her company. She was funny, witty, but above all, very uplifting. She gave freely."

Bogdanovich added that their six-year-old son has been coping well with the situation.

"He is doing exceptionally well. He is a great boy, and he has a lot of traits of his mother," he told THE STAR.

And although Toya was positive, Bogdanovich said dialysis treatment in Jamaica was very difficult.

"I've been to several dialysis centres with Toya and I have seenoften that all the bedsare full. These patients have a community and they come there several days a week every week, if they can afford it, and they develop a bond of hope, pulling for one another, and then asit happens, one dies. Then another one. This diabetes epidemic is trulyfrightening," he said, adding that doctors and nurses are ill-equipped to administer dialysis treatment properly.

Toya's funeral service will be held on May 24 and Her body is expected to be flown to Jamaica from the United States on May 21.

Jay Prince praises moms with 'Fi Mama'

Live MB Music recording artiste, Jay Prince, is busy promoting his latest single, 'Fi Mama', in the streets.

The song is a stirring tribute to mothers everywhere who oftentimes are sole breadwinners for their struggling families.

"This is an important song for me, and I feel great that the response has been incredible so far. Mi do an interview on RJR, and the people Dem love it," Jay Prince said.

He will be releasing a video, directed by Ramon Lindsay, for the project this week.

"We premiered the song in Kingston at Nipples Tuesday,while a couple of selectors have been playing it in the rural areas. Sala Hype told me he dropped it in St Elizabeth a few days ago, right after a big Octane song, and it wheel up about seven times," Jay Prince said.

The song is distributed by Hapilos 21st Digital Distribution.

The 21-year-old, who once pushed a handcart to support himself in downtown Kingston, first captivated the imagination of the public with Concrete Jungle.

That song spoke of inhumane conditions of the inner city that have created a generation of bloody gun violence, broken families and shattered dreams.He has continued down that path with singles such as My Life and Eternal Love, which went number-one on HYPE TV's VTX chart.

Jay Prince will be releasing Ride Or Die Empress (Shotgun) within the next couple weeks.

"With my new management team, Live MB Music, I am confident that I can carve out a place in the industry this year," he said.

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