As the buzz around Beyonce and Jay-Z’s first born begins to heat up, new reports claimed the “Single Lady” singer gave birth yesterday to a baby girl name Tiana-May Carter.
Urban gossip site MediaTakeOut first broke the rumors on Wednesday (December 28), claiming that Beyonce booked out an entire floor at the luxury St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City ahead of her arrival.
According to MTO, a nurse at the hospital confirmed the story, stating that they are expecting a high profile celebrity.
The couple has not confirmed the rumors.
Tarrus Riley’s She’s Royal is back in the limelight after the hitmaker belted out the song for prime minister designate, Portia Simpson Miller on the last day of the election campaign which ended in a People’s National Party (PNP) victory.
That performance did not cost those who heard it a dollar and neither did anotherperformance held just before Christmas.
The Tarrus Riley-hosted pre-Christmas concert, held at Emancipation Park, New Kingston, brought hundreds of Jamaicans together.
The patrons sat and enjoyed some internationally flavoured reggae music that only cost their time.
Riley introduced various reggae artistes, and each delivered credible performances pleasing the audience with each note and lyric.
Curfew performed Beres Hammond’s Step Aside Now, and the smooth vocals of the lead singer, brought the patrons to their feet.
Gospel singer Omari also performed his hit singles Help Father God and Why Why.
“Not because you see me in arm bands … if you notice they are of two colours because I’m not PNP or JLP (Jamaica Labour Party). I am a Jamaican, so we want peace in the election,” Omari said.
Veteran female singer Nadine Sutherland came next and she hit with the ’90s single Baby Face as well as a ’90s medley featuring Buju Banton.
Ity and Fancy Cat brought the comedy
In a brief interlude at minutes after 8 p.m Ity and Fancy Cat gave a taste of comedy to the audience.
The comedians performed a rearranged version of Wayne Marshal’s My Heart.
“I remember when we met several months ago … you were the blackest chick I ever know,” they sang, alluding to the bleaching epidemic.
Reggae artiste Iwayne came next, bringing the fire, and in his usual unique style, he condemned prostitution, skin bleaching and other issues he believes are immoral.
He also performed hits such as Can’t Satisfy Her and Life Seeds.
Riley also gave a short performance featuring songs like Human Nature and Love’s Contagious.
International deejay and 2012 grammy nominee Shaggy was next, and he sang Church Heathen.
He also encouraged patrons to support Shaggy and Friends next week.
The audience loved his performance and rushed from their seats to snap pictures of the artiste.
Other artistes who delivered good performances were Romain Virgo, Khago, Etana, Luciano and TOK.
The smooth lovers’ rock king Beres Hammond brought the curtains down on the event at minutes after 10 p.m., singing some of his popular singles.
Riley said it was good that Jamaicans could come together, sit and enjoy some good reggae music, irrespective of religious beliefs.
The event was widely supported by members of the music fraternity. Even those not slated to perform still showed their support by sharing their presence.
The lead promoter for the recently concluded STING 2011 stage show feels that the popular Dancehall event lacked support for the second year running.
The 28th edition of STING tookplace at Jamworld in Portmore, St. Catherine on Monday night. Looking to make up for a lacklustre 2010 show, this year’s staging of STING, tagged with the Rumours of War theme, promised several clashes and superstars galore that fans demanded after last year’s event shifted from its usual nature.
However, considering the notable absences of prominent Dancehall singjays such as Mavado and I-Octane, STING’s lead promoter, Isaiah Laing expressed his dissatisfaction with the crowd turnout for his show during a radio interview in Wednesday.
“We neva have dat big pull dis year still, even though we had clashes. Maybe those clashes were not clashes what people really wanted to see or maybe because of the elections vibes…or people generally don’t have funds this year,” Laing implied.
Meanwhile, Laing offered explanations as to why Mavado and I-Octane were no-shows at the event. According to Laing, Mavado did not show up to the Jamworld venue for his scheduled performance at around 1:45 a.m.; thus prompting STING promoters to move up the clash between Kiprich and Merciless. Once the clashes started, Laing intimated that Mavado opted not to perform at the show but the self-professed “Gully Gaad” promised to make this up to STING fans.
As for I-Octane, Laing refused to detail the root of the disagreement between himself and the internationally-acclaimed singjay; claiming that a misunderstanding occurred between them. According to Laing, the two will meet in the near future to settle their differences.
Established Dancehall superstar, Beenie Man, who STING sponsors said would clash long-time rival, Bounty Killer during the show, arrived at the event following his performance at an event in Montserrat. However, Laing intimated that fans of the self-professed “King of the Dancehall” discouraged him from engaging in a lyrical battle with the “War Lord.”
“Beenie Man was there, almost entered (the) stage and his fans discouraged him from entering…because they thought that Bounty Killer was in a very mean mood out there and that he wouldn’t be able to handle Bounty…it just never happen,” he said.
Beenie Man clashed Bounty Killer at the Diamond Splash event in Negril; a lyrical battle that many fans and industry players deemed the “Grung Gaad” the clear cut winner.
The producer of what is titled the best riddim of the year ‘Overproof Riddim’, Ja Production bring to you the first part of their brand new riddim titled ‘Rum Fire Riddim’. This riddim features artist such as Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Konshens, Navino & Wayne Marshall Ft. Kurrup.
Beenie Man – Gal Wi Seh
Elephant Man – Bruck U Back
Konshens – Suh We Do We Ting
Navino – Mad Over Me
Wayne Marshall Ft. Kurrup – Mary
Elephant Man – Bruck U Back
Konshens – Suh We Do We Ting
Navino – Mad Over Me
Wayne Marshall Ft. Kurrup – Mary
COMPOSER - S. Paul ,Jason "Jigzagula" Henriques and Shaun "Copper Shaun" Anderson;
TRACKLIST
01 - CECILE MATERIAL WORLD
02 - FUTURE FAMBO & CHI CHING CHING GET DRUNK - RADIO
03 - FUTURE FAMBO & CHI CHING CHING GET DRUNK -RAW
04 - HOLLOW POINT - I DONT MIND
05 - LADEN - DIP AND GO DOWN
06 - LEFTSIDE - I LIKE TO PARTY
07 - MR. VEGAS - TEK HIM
08 - NICKY B - RUB YOU DOWN
09 - RAINE SEVILLE - ROLLERCOASTER
10 - SEAN PAUL ROLL WID DI DON
11 - SEAN PAUL & SPRAGGA BENZ CALL ON JAH
12 - TAMI CHYNN - RIDE
13 - TREVOR OFF KEY - SHINE EYE
14 - VOICEMAIL - DROP IT LOW
15 - WAYNE MARSHALL- MISS YOUR LOVE
About the Reggaeville Yearbook:
In 2011 Reggaeville did its best to inform you about what happened in Reggae all over the world. We travelled to dozens of concerts and festivals to shoot photos, collect live footage, conduct interviews or produce reports. In 2011 alone we provided more than 400 live videos, 75 video interviews, 525 photo galleries, 285 news and 85 album reviews for you, we published the first ever comprehensive digital festival guide, the „Festiville 2011“ magazine. But it is like in school: The more you learn the harder it is to remember everything. Or can you recall who won the Reggae Grammy in 2011? The month Buju was sentenced? The exact color of Vybz Kartel’s skin? Which Reggae greats left us? The day Sizzla had his severe accident? Fortunately, in the days of internet you do not have to keep all of this in mind. You just need the "Reggaeville Yearbook 2011“.
In 2011 Reggaeville did its best to inform you about what happened in Reggae all over the world. We travelled to dozens of concerts and festivals to shoot photos, collect live footage, conduct interviews or produce reports. In 2011 alone we provided more than 400 live videos, 75 video interviews, 525 photo galleries, 285 news and 85 album reviews for you, we published the first ever comprehensive digital festival guide, the „Festiville 2011“ magazine. But it is like in school: The more you learn the harder it is to remember everything. Or can you recall who won the Reggae Grammy in 2011? The month Buju was sentenced? The exact color of Vybz Kartel’s skin? Which Reggae greats left us? The day Sizzla had his severe accident? Fortunately, in the days of internet you do not have to keep all of this in mind. You just need the "Reggaeville Yearbook 2011“.
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