Splicing Wars - Selectors cut and paste, artistes fume
Local sounds are faking artistes' voices and selling the dubs for their own benefit. The practise of cutting and dubbing another person's voice over a recording done by an artiste is called splicing and according to some artistes..
A day with Da'ville
Da'ville is quickly becoming a big star, but that's Da'ville the entertainer. A day in the life of Orville Thomas, whose simple laid back daily affairs resemble that of any ordinary person, is quite different from what is expected...
All My Life
I'm really here in your arms - Just like I dream it would be - I feel like we're frozen in time - You're the only one I can see - Chorus - Hey, I've looked - All my life - For you...
Bounty launches new record label
Bounty Killer has taken his 'cross', 'hangry' and 'mi-his-harable' status to another level, forming Me-Is-A-Rebel Music. But the ingenuity doesn't stop there: The new label will be releasing the Alliance's debut album early next year.
Spotlight on Prodigal
Which high school did you attend? - Morant Bay High. How did you get started in the business? - My Bible class teacher introduced me to Danny Brownie. What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet?
Lucal Lynch comes again
Lucal Lynch is not exactly a new singer, but after some time away from the microphone he has returned with a few new songs, a video and renewed vigour. In the late 1980s he used to sing on Metromedia and Arrows sound systems...
Scorpio dance not in exotic club
In Jamaica, a dance is an event or a body movement and within the latter, there is a range from the sedate to the exotic type. Right now, the distinctions are very important to music producer and sound system owner Maurice 'Jack Scorpio' Johnson.
THE RECORD SHOP
Coming soon to Energy Beat on Down Sound Records label is No Man Nuh Perfect by Turbulence and Got What You Need by Sasha both on the Sika rhythm. Saba and Energy Beat have also released a new album...
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