Stop the tunes! Bounty Killa prevented from going onstage

Sting 2006 came to an anti-climactic end on Wednesday morning after
dancehall deejay Bounty Killer was prevented from going onstage to
challenge Beenie Man by security personnel and a prominent member of Beenie
Man's entourage.

Although the situation was quickly defused, anxious patrons began
to file for the exits after both deejays, Vybz Kartel and Beenie Man
left the stage after a minor tussle. At least two bottles were thrown at
the stage, and a reporter spotted a patron being subjected to an
efficiently executed beating to the face at the hands of uniformed police
officers. Some disgruntled fans, obviously mistaking the backstage area
for some lopsided Israeli-Palestinian turf war, threw large stones at
heavily armed cops 'roughing up' the young man. Luckily, no one was
injured by the stones and no guns were discharged in the brief face-off
betweens fans and the cops.

Before Bounty Killer attempted to go onstage, the show had been
going admirably well. Vybz Kartel got major forwards from his hometown
audience for hit songs such as 'Beyonce Wine', 'Tick Tock' and 'I
Neva', before calling on Beenie Man. Beenie performed 'Roll Deep' and even
apologized to Spice for the altercation which resulted in her being
'boxed' at GT Taylor's Magnum Xtravaganza stage show on Christmas Day.
"Spice, if anything happen, mi apologise, it tek a real man fi say sorry,"
he told the crowd to a mixture of loud cheers and boos.

He took a swipe at Bounty Killer when he deejayed the line which
suggested that Angel ended her relationship with Bounty when she "find
out that mouth water coulden breed har'. This remark was greeted with
laughter and cheers. However, there were scattered attempts at boos, but
the cheers and jubilant rag-waving soon drowned out the dissent,
especially when Beenie Man instructed 'mek me see the hands of mi fans dem'.

Then Vybz Kartel deejayed 'Bad From', and then prefaced the song
'Dis Bad Man Yu Get Gunshot' with the comment that he was neutral in
the war between the long-time archrivals.

Earlier Bounty Killer was his usual imposing self. Dressed in
full black, he appeared to be the incarnation of a 'lyrical Grim Reaper'
as he delivered old war tunes such as 'Lodge' and 'War', as well as new
hits, 'Bryco'. He earned great applause from the Sting crowd which was
rabid for a clash but Beenie Man failed to show when Killer called him
out. Killer made a case for Beenie Man as the continued antagonist in
their now-ancient feud.

"Ruff Kut was my band and him tek it, Angel was my girl, and him
tek har too," he said.

Killer performed after a scintillating, hit-studded performance
by Mavado during which the rising Alliance superstar earned massive
forwards from the 35,000 strong crowd at Jamworld Portmore.

Second time Sting performer Idonia gave a good performance which
was better than last year's set. Even though in between his set a few
patrons decided to clap him off, but that didn't last for long because
majority of the audience gave him several encores. He however was booed
when he uttered unsavoury comments about his one time manager and
producer Cordell 'Skatta' Burrell. Idonia was later allegedly arrested and
charged for using indecent language during his performance.

Check out www.yardflex.com for the full Sting

Da'Ville takes Male Singer of the Year title from Stone Love

2006 has been a great year for singer Da'Ville. With hits
including Can't Get Over You and the chart-topping Always On My Mind,
Da'Ville's triumph at the recently held Stone Love Anniversary show and awards
for Male Singer of the Year, came as no surprise. Da'Ville released two
albums this year, Can't Get Over You and In Heaven via Avex in Japan.

Sean Paul + Rihanna break into Billboard top 100

Sean Paul and Rihanna move from 63 to 54 on the latest issue of
Billboard's Hot 100 chart, with their hit, Break It Off.

Meanwhile, over on the R&B Hip Hop Singles & Tracks chart,
Mavado's Weh Dem A Do crashes from 42 to 53. Come Around, which is a big hit
on various worldwide reggae charts for Collie Buddz, is bubbling under
Billboard's R&B Hip Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

On Reggae charts this week, Come Around by Collie Buddz is number
one in Germany, and the UK. Driver by Buju Banton is number one in
Canada, while Brooklyn And Jamaica is number one for the 5th week running
in New York for Morgan Heritage. Morgan Heritage is number one in St
Lucia with Love You Right.

An event NOT to miss – Father B’s Top A Top Birthnight Bash!

....Nothing to do on a Monday night? This a an event some are willing to come to work a little drowsy for…. Just when you thought the champagne and other holiday festivities will come to an end Father B is starting 2007 with a Free – Yes free, bash at Caribbean Flavor, 321 Babbitt Road (Euclid, Ohio). With promises of Lexxus (Big up Yourself, Oh Oh and Who Dem) to be in attendance, this is a NOT miss event! Sounds by Sample Jack, Lava and KC Platinum….

See you there – after all what do you have to lose?
(Besides a couple hours of sleep?)

Ciao!

Mr. Dailey's and Maggie's Customer Appreciation Bash

Santa made an early delivery of good vibes and great tunes to Mr. Dailey’s and Maggie’s Customer Appreciation Bash held on Saturday, December 22nd. Whether is was one of the last opportunities for the local dancehall celebrities made to make an appearance before the end of 2006 (or the promise of winning some fabulous small appliances), the holiday spirit was in the air as there was a capacity turnout at the bash. Among the crowd were The Untouchable Crew, The Big Family Crew and newlywed KC Platinum. The bash was in full force as Star Temple rocked the capacity crowd into a -premature- 3am.

Santa also granted this writer with a delivery of a few dancehall fashion stars in attendance. As always, the flawless God Bless Crew, followed by the laid back stylings of the Designing Women Crew, Eye – the fave fashion dancehall icon and the never-seen-him-in-the-same-fit-twice Burlow, impressing the masses with a pink (yes, pink) and grey check suit with – are you ready – matching spectators and fedora – W O W! Sprinkled in the fashion mix were a few ultra fem, hot honeys in a range of styles from cropped vests to wide belts and girly dresses.

It is the disappointment of this writer as well as others in attendance that the party seemed to end on the cusp of the bashment going into FULL force. As the selector turned the tunes from hot to fire, no sooner than the bashment girls began to get even more bashy – the music stopped, on came the lights followed by Mr. Dailey upon the mike to deliver the news: “I am sorry, but the party is finished,” he said, “I wish it could go on all night, but I a sorry to say it can’t.” The crowd, some in disbelief and some, who thought it was a joke, ( I included) continue to stay for a few more tunes.

All in all, the bash was a huge success and a great way to say goodbye to 2006!

Ciao!

Who will be the next Reggae Bad Boy?

Bad Boy CEO Sean 'Diddy' Combs says he plans to sign more reggae/dancehall artistes to his Bad Boy Entertainment label, after seeing the potential of local star Elephant Man.
Diddy, in a statement sent to The STAR, says he wants to work with more danchall acts and seems confident that dancehall music has the potential to reach higher heights. "The dancehall audience is a worldwide audience," he said. "We love the music and we have to give the reggae artistes an avenue to express themselves through Bad Boy Entertainment."
The hip hop impressario who recently joined heads with one of dancehall's most energetic acts, Elephant Man, describes Ele as "one of the greatest entertainers in his genre of music." "When I saw him at Madison Square Garden ripping down the stage, I knew that he was the one. He will be a great addition to our team," Diddy Said.
Bad Boy Entertainment has begun to collaborate with VP Records to market and distribute Elephant Man's music across the globe. This will be the confirmation of a long time interest in dancehall and reggae music.
"Bad Boy has always been interested, since Dolly My Baby by Super Cat featuring myself and Biggie. Elephant Man happened to have the personality, energy, star power, and veteran stage presence that we love so much," Diddy said.
An overjoyed Elephant Man plans to release his new album in the spring of 2007. His album was to have been released in summer of 2006 but was delayed due to the deal with Bad Boy.
As a part of the Bad Boy family, Ele is currently working on a remix with Diddy for his upcoming album and he will accompany Diddy on tour for his new album Press Play.
Ele's first performance on the tour will be in Connecticut with Diddy and fellow rap artiste Ludacris. He has further cemented his position by doing a collaboration with Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussy Cat Dolls for the song Come Gimme. "Puffy requested the remix, him want me on it. Me and dem have that kind of relationship. He's even planning on calling an official press conference, but him doing his own promotions first," said Elephant Man.
Elephant Man maintains that he will continue doing the brand of dancehall music that has signified his style. He claims that Bad Boy signed him knowing he did dancehall music and that it has potential. He doesn't plan to change.
The 'Energy God' plans to take his music to another level by working hard to achieve his goal. "I expect a lot, him (Diddy) a one hard worker, his artistes haffi work hard too. Promotions count and him haffi do a lot of it, I'm a workaholic so it will work," Ele said.
Ele's positive attitude seems to have made a big impression on the hip hop mogul as Diddy stated "we will be signing more reggae artistes."

from bashment linkup.com

Are You ready to Go Back?????????????????

- to the days of Dad’s Hall and The Cotton Club?
- when the vibe was nice?
- the party went ALL night long?
(see : ‘Remember when’ entry on this blog)

90's Dancehall Party

Friday, November 24, 2006

Caribbean Flavor

321 Babbitt Road, Euclid, Ohio 44123

Music By: Organik

(WJCU’s DJ Chubby and Leisa Engel)

See you there!

Yes, It's true! Elephant Man is a Bad Boy!!!!!!

Bad Boy Records Inks Landmark Deal with VP Records and Dancehall Superstar
Elephant Man

Sean “Diddy” Combs of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment announced today a landmark deal with reggae/dancehall music label VP Records to market and distribute dancehall superstar, Elephant Man.

“Elephant Man is one the greatest entertainers in his genre of music. When I
saw him at Madison Square Garden ripping down the stage, I knew that he was the
one. He will be a great addition to our team,” Sean “Diddy” Combs said. The
first release from Elephant Man under the new Bad Boy/VP Records venture is
slated for spring 2007 with a single and video expected in early 2007.
Known for his high-energy live performances, Elephant Man a/k/a O’Neil Bryan is
one of the few dancehall acts to crossover into mainstream music.
Collaborations with Diddy, Cassie, Rhianna, Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, Mya, and long
time collaborator Lil’ Jon, are expected on his upcoming release. In addition
to the new CD in the works, Elephant Man will also hit the road as a supporting
act on Diddy’s world tour to begin in February 2007 in support of Diddy’s new
album “Press Play,” in stores this October.

A protégé of dancehall king, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man signed with VP Records
in 2003 and crossed over into the pop mainstream with his hit single “Pon Di
River” and collaborations with The Ying Yang Twinz, Lil’ Jon and Twista.
Regarding the joint venture with Bad Boy, Elephant Man, known to fans as the
Energy God, remarked: “Ya know we are excited to work with P. Diddy, the vibes
are there, and with this combo we are gonna take dancehall to another level.
I’m looking forward to dropping (the album) and the promotion, cuz Diddy is
creative, and with him and the Energy God together…It’s gonna be madness!”

Willie Daniels of VP Records commented: “Elephant Man has collaborated with
many international stars, Lil’ Jon, Janet Jackson, Will Smith, and Mariah Carey
to name a few, but I have never seen him so motivated to succeed. This
collaboration is a natural progression in his career as an artist and
entertainer.”

Bad Boy Records GM, Harve Pierre added, It’s a pleasure working with Elephant
and VP Records and I know that it will be a great experience.”

VP Records, established in 1979 as a retail store, is the largest independent
label for new Jamaican music in the United States, and holds a predominant
position in the influential hip-hop-flavored dancehall niche. The 2002 release
Sean Paul’s debut on VP Records catapulted the Jamaica-born reggae artist into
a multi-platinum household name.

Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment (BBWEG) is one of the world’s pre-eminent urban
entertainment companies. Bad Boy ventures include more than music and encompass
a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist
management, and television and film production and the Sean John clothing line.
Bad Boy Records is home to hip hop legend the late Notorious B.I.G., as well as
current chart toppers Danity Kane, Yung Joc, Cassie, B5, Boyz N Da Hood, Cheri
Dennis, Christian Daniel, and 8Ball & MJG.

from niceup.com

It's Official - Bounty Killer signs with VP records!

VP Records seals exclusive album agreements with The Alliance and Bounty Killer. The indestructible force of The Alliance consists of honorary members, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Wayne Marshall, Vybz Kartel, as well as, new protégés Movado, Busy Signal, Aidonia, and Bling Dawg. In early 2007, The Alliance will release some of the baddest tunes on their debut album. Then in the summer of 2007, Bounty Killer will return with his solo album featuring all new material to make another mark in dancehall history.

This November, VP will reintroduce Bounty’s musical genius to the world with “Nah No Mercy…The Warlord Scrolls,” featuring 41 of his most esteemed hits over the last decade. Besides this collection, it has been over three years since Bounty Killer’s last solo album, so this much anticipated venture is long overdue. “Bounty is one of Jamaica’s greatest icons and has been in the business for over 10 years producing, dee-jaying and developing new talent. He will continue to build on these legacies during the development of his new solo album as well as The Alliance’s release,” states Bounty’s manager Julian Jones-Griffiths.

Since the early 90s, VP has been involved with Bounty Killer’s previous projects, including his last Ghetto Dictionary albums (the Grammy nominated “Art of War” and the successful “The Mystery”). CEO of VP Records, Chris Chin, elaborates, “It’s always a pleasure to work with a multi-faceted artist like Bounty because the opportunity is endless. Both Bounty and The Alliance have unique elements that appeal to both dancehall and hip-hop fans, so we plan to expand on this success and transcend even more borders.”

-Compiled from Big Up.com

ALERT! 10 days until Maggie Birthnight Bash!

Maggie Untouchable's Annual Birthnight Bash
Saturday, 11.4.06

We at Chat 'bout Cleveland always reminisce about The Players Ball, Valentine’s Day Bashment,

etc. But one bash has remained a constant…

As sure as you can count on Christmas being December 25th and the club being a ram close to the first of the month, you can count on Maggie Untouchable’s Birthnight Bashment. Scheduled the first Saturday in November, this party is on this bashment girls’ DO NOT MISS list (along with her other Annual event in August). Similar to last years bash, Kameka is the additional headliner to this birthday extravaganza.

‘Dress to Impress’ (ohhhh) is the theme of this dancehall icon’s event, but as I can tell from the special guest list, is a must.

For the first time in Cleveland, all female soundsystem, 360 Ladies are scheduled to play a set. To learn more about this reggae phenom, go to: http://www.myspace.com/360ladies. Other sounds taking center stage include Cleveland regulars New Horizon, Star Temple and Unity Vibez.

This party tends to bring out a range of Dancehall Celebrities of past, present (and some future?). “I haven’t seen ___________” in a long time, or “What happened to her/him?” Is the phrases that come to mind at this event.

So get ready, get dressed and GO! See you there!

A Foundation Dance - 9.30.06

Once again, Dailey’s was the backdrop for the Saturday Night Bashment entitled “A Foundation Dance”. This reporter attended the event expecting to catch some great vibes with even better music. NOT! As a hardcore bashment girl who reminiscences on the days at Dad’s Hall and the now defunked Cotton Club in it’s day, I was a bit disappointed…..
Consider it a bad sign when the selector claims to be playing the latest tunes and his best dub plates and after the initial dances to the first few melodies, the crowd calms down and begins to look at their watches (and let out a few yawns!). The soundstation of the evening, New York bound Down Beat and Tony Screw turned this bash into a culture fest (is that what a foundation dance is?) neglectfully leaving out old crowd moving tunes and newer more recent riddims. I swear I wanted to snatch KC Platinum out of the crowd and force him to play a set.
By the time the local talent Sunshade and special guest Junior Reid took to the stage at about 3pm, the dazed and confused crowd welcomed the opportunity to catch a vibe. As we see it, the bash never reached its fully potential of a Father B Party, the days of the Players Ball when the party was in fully dancehall swing by 2am and didn’t want to leave as the bash ended at 4, 5 or even 6am.
Despite the down turn of events, some dancehall celebs blessed the event with their presence; Maggie Untouchable, The Designing Women Crew, dancehall royalty Eye (looking spectacular in a bone white tailored blazer and matching slacks) and KC Platinum were in full attendance. The added touch of the video cameras scanned the crowd for absentees like Ms. Brandi, The Bashment Girlz and The in and out Spyda Crew.
Stay tuned as CBC tries to redeem the bashment with the upcoming Blue and White affair for Saturday, October 7th…..

Stay Bashy!

It's all about Dailey's Blue Mountain Inn - (again?)

It’s a tradition in Cleveland. If you’re looking for the local Jamaican eatery or anything Reggae – love it or hate- no matter how much you protest, kick and fuss – It’s Dailey’s. A resident of this great city for over 40 years, the successful businessman, Albert Dailey Sr. celebrated his annual BirthNight bash, Saturday, September 2nd with capacity filled adoring patrons. The theme, “Dress to Impress” (oh, so original, I know), courted patrons to wear their bashy best, and in accordance with the theme, there were no disappointments.

Well… maybe a few. Is it me of did some of us not see those BIG ASS posters in Dailey’s? Did they choose to ignore all the flyers spread out throughout the city? Go Figure. One good thing is the Hoodratic (pronounced HOOD-RAT-ICK)* bug did not bite all in attendance. The few violators were a bit unnoticeable, all except for the – oh-my-Gucci-the-black-and-white-herringbone-print-dress-disaster and the sprinkle of rack rats from Dots.

Fortunately, some amazing style was in the house like the love lady in pea green, (what a daring choice!) the appropriate accessories choice AND the cleavage were the buzz of the bash that lasted to well past 4 am., which is not unusual for Mr. Dailey’s Dancehall Dungeon -no pun intended (well, maybe). It’s rumored that Ms. Green was spotted with Mr. Albert Dailey himself. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Well, I can admit - I didn’t see them in to anything at his birthnite bash - nor did I see his lovely mate either.

And as a frequent patron I ask myself, why?

Dailey’s Blue Mountain Inn is the spot where you can get whatever you want - from scotch bonnets to J&B Scotch; The latest chat or the latest trends from certain Dancehall staples such as The God Bless Crew, Sherri, The Designing Women Crew and The Untouchable Crew. Some (and I will stress SOME) of Dailey’s Dancehall Darlings could be called the ‘Chosen Few’ in Cleveland that understand the difference between fashion, style and the happy place where they meet. Dailey’s await there dancehall arrival and when they appear it’s more like a secret weapon. On the radar then disappear, only to return red carpet ready at parties and yet no one really knows their real names and where they even come from – I will work on that!

If you missed it you have exactly 343 more days to prepare for the best party of the year it end that ends the summer and kicks off the fall. Speaking of the Fall, be on look out for the First Annual Fall Ball. …for those of you who remember Stabba you remember the best party the Friday night after Thanksgiving - need I say more?

Ciao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tattle Tale.


*hoodratick – like a hood rat, hood chic (pick one)

Leisa Engel's Birthnight Bash - 8.27.06

Whew!…As if the Full Throttle Fridays isn’t hot enough! As if DJ Chubby’s birthday bash wasn’t bananas! And if you missed the Anniversary Party – shame on you! The last few events surrounding WJCU’s Leisa Engel and DJ Chubby adds to the phrase – where’s there’s smoke there’s fire!

For those of you who consider yourself a regular of Friday nights at Caribbean Flavor, then the fact that Leisa Engel’s Birthnight bashment was a off the meter, came as no surprise. With a more than capacity crowd in the place earlier than usual, Caribbean Flavor was definitely the place to be on August 27th. With the weekly Full Throttle Fridays fast becoming a weekly staple of the local Dancehall scene, this Bash was an explosion of good vibes and even better music.

The guest of honor, Leisa Engel stopped the crowd with a sexy enough gold jumpsuit, accentuating her petite girly frame! Looking this good was a definite plus as this bash bought out any and everyone from the Reggae scene! Every girl should be that (golden) hot for her birthday! (Be sure to log on to the website – www.caribbean-groove.com to take a look at more pics of the bash!)

With a mix of curious bashment seekers and the Reggae scene’s usual suspects, DJ Chubby was sure not to disappoint the crowd with favorite tunes from the ole’days of Dad’s Hall and Cotton Club to the sounds of today as some of the scene’s up and coming dancehall divas made their way onto the dance floor to showcase the latest dances.

Party onlookers were captivated by the dancehall stylings of Lady Spyder of the disbanded Spyder Crew, the famous whiny whine of Ms. Brandy and the Bashment Crew. Other dancehall celebrities in the crowd included Maggie Untouchable of the Untouchable Crew, 50% of The Designing Women Crew, Wayne of the Big Family Crew, the Reggae Boyz, the immortal KC Platinum and of course, Eye – The Dancehall Fashion Eye-Con, who never fails to disappoint.

Since we can always count on DJ Chubby and Leisa Angel to set the weekend on fire each and every Friday night, we at CBC cannot wait for their next event! Be sure to catch Caribbean Groove Radio Show, Saturdays on WJCU 88.7 from 8:30pm to midnight!

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....Remember When?

True dancehall veteran long for back in the day of the height of the

Cleveland Dancehall scene…….

Do you remember?

- Dad’s Hall?

- When people used to actually dress to come out to every party

(and not just the first of the month)?

- Reuben’s on Noble?

- Might Crown at the Cotton Club?

- The Players Ball, Valentine’s Day Bashment and School Girl Crush Dances?

- Mack Dada’s free Father’s Day Bashment?

- Stabba’s Thanksgiving Bashments?

- La Benz?

- The dancehall videos from Yard Beat Entertainment?

- The Big Family?

- TAB Restaurant?

- When Sean Paul was a true Dancehall artist and not an American Idol?

- The Top of the Flats on Thursday Nights?

- The Diamond Girlz, The Wow-Wow Crew, Boobie, Nay-Nay and her sisters, Classy Debra, Turbo, Fox and Calandra?

- and who can forget Johnny Ouch of the Green Team?????