In the wake of news that VP Records and singjay Mavado have parted ways, VP Records has decided to clear the air with a release stating that they decided to pull out of the three album deal contract with the artiste.
In Tuesday’s STAR it was reported that Mavado’s manager, Julian Jones-Griffith, confirmed that the artiste’s contract with VP Records was terminated on March 1 due to a “mutual agreement.”
Jimmy Cliff Carries the Reggae Torch to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Departures from tiers in EP and DP The court doesn’t always stringently follow the methods of analysis it prescribes for each tier of its of EPC and DP analysis. Often the court departs from its 3 traditional tiers (SS, IS, and RB), whenever (critics would argue) Justices want to rationalize whatever decision they want to come to on issues that comes before the court.
Jimmy Cliff already holds the Order of Merit, the highest honor bestowed by his native Jamaica, where the reggae legend stands alongside Bob Marley and Peter Tosh in the genre’s Mt. Rushmore. Now, he deservedly follows Marley from the reggae world into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he will be inducted by longtime admirer and friend Wyclef Jean.
The accolade comes at a perfect time for Cliff, who will release a new album, ‘Existence,’ this year and gets set for his first major US tour in five years, including dates at Bonnaroo and the Hollywood Bowl, this summer. On the eve of his induction, the elegant and gracious Cliff spoke with Spinner about his influence on the likes of the Grateful Dead and Keith Richards, the enduring impact of ‘The Harder They Come’ and about finally getting to the next level in the US.
Keepers of the Heritage - Autobiography traces Jamaica’s music evolution
Errol Samuels was born in 1948 at Victoria Jubilee Hospital and grew up at various addresses in Kingston, except for the two years he spent in England from 1954 to 1956. It was a childhood of fun and adventures.
His father had an insatiable taste for a variety of music, including classical. At the time, the most popular types of local music were calypso and the mento beat. Surrounded by such influences, he is not surprised that he himself was bitten by the music bug.
A girl’s journey of trial and triumph
One minute she’s imagining herself a dancehall queen, glorying in the spotlight and the envy of everyone on the dance floor. The next, she’s a little girl, taking to heart, at least while it’s in progress, her granny’s upbraiding for some breach of acceptable behaviour.
All the while, a resilient, funny and very smart young woman is emerging, discovering herself and her heritage in a country where blood seems ever-present, whether it’s being shed in violence or honoured in ritual.
Sizzla hails local dancehall talent
Zimbabwe has not only the world’s most passionate reggae and dancehall supporters, it has the most talented young ragga singers who have not been corrupted by the world.
These were the parting words of renowned Jamaican dancehall icon Sizzla Kalonji as he performed for the last time at Red Fox Art Centre where he was being hosted by Zimbabwean reggae granddaddies, Transit Crew.
