Jamaica's Dancehall Top 25 Singles 23 to 29 November 2012

Two weeks on top the charts by the man of the moment Konshens



TW  - This week
LW  - Last week
WoC - Weeks on the Charts


Tw Lw Woc    Song - Artist - Label
1 1 14 Gyal Sidung (2 Wks @ #1) – Konshens Feat. Darrio – Washroom Entertainment
2 4 12 Go Hard – Wayne Marshall Feat. Damian Marley, Aidonia, I-Octane, Assassin, Bounty Killer & Vybz Kartel – Baby G Production
3 2 16 So Mi Tan (1 Wk @ #1) – Konshens – Daseca Productions
4 6 11 Tan Tuddy - Aidonia - Dre Day Productions
5 5 19 Back To Life (2 Wks @ #1) – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim/Uim Records
6 3 22 I'm Just Saying (2 Wks @ #1) - Ryan Oneil - Foot Stepzz Records
7 9 10 Hold On – Tifa – Washroom Entertainment
8 8 20 Some Bwoy (2 Wks @ #1) – Tommy Lee – Young Vibez Production
9 10 8 Heels On - Lady Saw - Diva Records
10 13 6 Box Of Money – Mavado – Chimney Records
11 7 20 Dem A Bawl – Tiana – So Unique Records
12 12 6 The System – Popcaan – Mix Pak Records
13 15 5 Goat Head – Tommy Lee – Uim Record
14 11 13 Dweet Again – Beenie Man – Chase Mills/Jah Snowcone Productions
15 17 6 Run Road – Aidonia Feat. Deablo – Hitcity Records
16 18 5 Here Comes Your Life – David M Feat. Beenie Man – Bgm Entertainment
17 14 16 Psycho (1 Wk @ #1) – Tommy Lee – Uim Records
18 20 5 War Fi God – Bounty Killer Feat. Kiprich & Kalado – Dreday Productions
19 21 3 Shook (Uncle Demon) – Tommy Lee – Uim Records
20 22 3 Badmind Dem A Pree – Bounty Killer & I-Octane – Marcus Records
21 16 18 We Love Di Vibes – I-Octane – So Unique Records
22 24 2 Caribbean Girls – Mavado – Ja Music
23 19 27 Ride All Night (2 Wks @ #1) – Nando Griffiths Feat. Oxxygen & Paashot – One Jam Music
24 New 1 Sleep With Angels – Spragga Benz – 21st Hapilos Productions
25 23 21 Stop Sign (1 Wk @ #1) – Konshens – Subkonshus Music

Ninja man and Tommy Lee talk bout Sting 2012

One of Jamaica’s musical legends has changed his tune regarding STING as he intends to perform what could be his final hoorah at Dancehall’s biggest stage show. Prominent veteran deejay, Ninja Man will return to the STING stage in Portmore next month after a four-year absence caused by ongoing legal woes. The entertainer’s decision comes less than two weeks after indicating that he would not perform STING 2012 after comments by the show’s lead promoter, Isaiah Laing during a recent television interview. Laing initially cast aside the possibility of adding Ninja Man to the show’s card, insisting that artistes like he and Shabba Ranks were difficult to work with. As a result, Ninja Man refused to do the show as he stated he was doing just fine without Laing and didn’t need his money.

Now, after talks with Laing and Downsound Records CEO, Joe Bogdonavich, Ninja Man says he’s ready to return to his favorite stage. Reportedly the recipient of a multi-million dollar deal, Ninja Man also intimated that he was swayed by the fact STING promoters offered him a substantially better deal than Reggae Sumfest to perform. "Di fans dem fi get weh dem fi get. Di fans dem know say Sting a Ninja Man show,” he told the Jamaica Star. “So after Joe link me and him offer me the 'mek up you mind' money, mi and God have a talk and mi reconsider and decide say mi a go do Sting fi di fans.” Ninja Man continued, “When dem offer me the money, mi laugh till me nearly dead. Di ‘mek up mi mind’ money a more than what Sumfest did a offer me. Dat money different from mi performance money cuz when me fi collect my money, a truck haffi go haul it way.” Like Ninja Man, fellow veteran deejay and long-time rival, Bounty Killer also felt disrespected by Laing in the interview. With Bounty Killer still refusing to perform at Jamworld on Boxing Day, Ninja Man declared that he’s ready to step up to the Alliance leader’s current nemesis, Tommy Lee Sparta. “Him a Uncle Demon but mi a Uncle Jesus, send him come make mi rebuke him in the name of the Lord,” he told the STAR. Tommy Lee have tune, people like him, but him better keep way from the war if him waan maintain him career. Mi have the holy water and the garlic stake fi drive out di demons over Sting in the name of Jesus.” However, while Ninja Man is excited about returning to STING, the self-professed ‘Don Gorgon’ hinted that this could be his last performance at the event during an interview with the Jamaica Observer. “This year might be Ninja Man last performance pon STING,” he said. Next year, mi have mi park, mi have mi bands, mi have all these things weh mi a try put together, mi wan turn over mi legacy to the younger generation.”

Lady Squanda at the Top of the Dancehall Game

If ever there was someone who was born to be a DJ, it is Lady Squanda. She practically ate, slept and lived the desire to become a DJ. Today, she is reaping the rewards of her hard work and dedication in the male dominated industry of reggae, dancehall and reggae fusion. Lady Squanda began performing with sounds at the age of fifteen. She soon became known for her slack style, with songs such as “Cracker.”Her performances are mouth watering as she knows how to do her stage work very well, and she is FULL of energy. Most of her tracks are so humorous that they will keep you laughing although they have got a very strong message at the back. Squanda has performed in most schools, universities, private functions and clubs around Zimbabwe, but her biggest breakthrough yet was performing at the Zim Sum Fest 2011 at the Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfields, Harare. Lady Squanda has proved to be a darling of many ever since she was crowned Queen of Zimdancehall on Power FM by DJ Smylie recently on a show held on radio which she won resoundingly beating her female contestants. Lady Squanda is really on top of her game as interests continue to be shown by promoters from as far as the UK, South Africa and America making inquiries about the artist. Sky is the only limit for Lady Squanda.

The 20-year-old musician has proved herself worthy of dancehall queen title. When she performed as one of curtain raisers for Agent Sasco’s show in Harare, she stood above most of her male counterparts. In an interview with NewsDay, Lady Squanda, who stormed the industry in 2008, said she chose dancehall because there were a few female musicians pursuing the genre. “I chose to battle it out in dancehall because there are not many female artistes in the genre and because of the general perception that it’s for men. I have proved that women can do it if they chose to,” she said. Gazi was born and raised in Chitungwiza, a place known for breeding top reggae artistes like Emmanuel “Guspy Warrior” Manyeruke, Dadza D, Ricky Fire and Lady B, among others.Lady Squanda said she did not take long to kiss the limelight because she is good at what she does. “Music is about being good and I believe I’m good at what I do. That’s why it did not take long for people to receive my music,” she said. “Most people associate reggae with smoking marijuana, alcoholism and a whole lot of other drugs, so there are often times I meet fans who ask me silly questions, which is quite irritating. “People should also know that the stage personality is far different from the real Lady Squanda. Music is art and we create various acts that do not necessarily reveal our actual characters.” Lady Squanda, who is married to DJ Eazy Stayera, said she owes much of her success to her husband because of the amazing support she receives. “It’s not easy balancing work and being a wife, but I thank my husband for being so understanding and supportive.” She will release her 10-track album, which has not been titled yet, during her 21st birthday bash on November 23 and 24 in Chitungwiza. She turns 21 on Friday. “I’m still debating on whether I am going to call my album Queen on Top or Lady Squanda Pachigaro,” she said. The album contains songs such as Mari, Malaika, Maghetto Youths, Officer Siya Hwindi and Vimba Neni which features her husband, among others. She said her favourite song is Officer Siya Hwindi because it explores the conflict between the police and rank marshals. “All the songs are good, but I like this one because it tells a story of what is currently happening, rank marshals are fighting running battles with the police. Lady Squanda has shared the stage with celebrated international acts, including David Constantine Brooks aka Mavado and Sasco. She will also be opening for Clifton George Bailey, better known as Capleton or King Shango, who will stage a show at City Sports Centre on December 7. “I am looking forward to the show. It is always good to share the stage with big names. King Shango is a well-respected musician and I am honoured to be part of his tour. “I am preparing for the show and I will be promoting my album at the King Shango show. I know I will learn one or two things from King Shango.” Lady Squanda says she has a number of shows lined up before the Capleton tour.

Dancehall from Russia with Lady N

Lady N is a reggae and dancehall artist from Russia!!! Russian reggae is nearly unknown in Western European countries. Without any reason, as Lady N proofed to the audience in August 2011– on her first tour through Germany. The upcoming singer from Moscow has already been part of the Russian reggae scene for seven years. Starting as the keyboard player of “I-Alert”, she soon discovered her passion for singing. In 2005, she became a member of BoomBass Sound System and did several shows in and around Moscow. By that time, she also began to perform as a solo artist. Dancehall became more and more her favourite style and she worked on her skills during many shows. In 2009 she won a contest which was hosted by Germaican Records (Leipzig, Germany). This first international attention helped her to release her debut album “Time a come” in 2010. Additionally, she released the first Russian dancehall 7 inch “Wine fi you” and was awarded best female reggae and dancehall artist in 2010. In the summer of 2011, Lady N finished her first professional video clip. And after some releases for European producers, she is now working on her second album which is going to reflect her development towards becoming an international dancehall artist.

Lady Saw destined for the Caribbean Hall Fame 2012

The ever-reigning Queen of the Dancehall is no stranger to awards; she was recently selected in the music category as an inductee for the Caribbean Hall of Fame 2012 by the selection Committee of the Caribbean Development for the Arts, Sports and Culture Foundation in association with the Caribbean Community. "The foundation's aim is to recognise individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of arts, sports and culture in the Caribbean and to encourage the natural genius of our people to reach the highest level," says Executive Director Garnett Reid. "I am extremely honoured to have been selected for this prestigious award. I want to thank the Caribbean Community for recognising my work, thus selecting me for this award, " says Lady Saw. Lady Saw ventured in the music industry at a tender age of 15 performing on sound systems in her community in St Mary, then moved into Kingston performing with Stereo One System. In 1999, she had a major hit in the United States with Smilerecorded withVitamin C, which peaked at number 18 on theBillboard Top 100 chart. It was also a major hit in New Zealand and Canada, and certified selling gold with over 500,000 sales. In 2002, her collaboration with No Doubt, Underneath it all, peaked at number three in the US and sold more than three million copies, reaching triple-platinum certification. The track won a Grammy for 'Best Performance by a Duo or Group'. She has also collaborated with other international artistes such as Missy Elliot, Foxy Brown, Shabba Ranks and UB-40. Lady Saw is the first femaledeejayto win a Grammy Award and to be certified as a triple-platinum artiste.She is also the first woman to headline dancehall shows outside Jamaica. She launched her own record label, Divas Records, in January 2010 and recently she produced a sassy hit track Heels On to be added to her upcoming album. On July 19 this year, Lady Saw was crowned Queen of the Dancehall by the promoters of Sumfest - The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth. The Queen of the Dancehall will be honoured at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel where the award ceremony will take place.

BUSY SIGNAL WITH HIS MOTHER INTERVIEW - ONSTAGETV 2012

Busy Signal talks about the source of his obvious weight loss and his case and incarceration. During a very frank interview on ONSTAGETV with Winford Williams on the 24th of November 2012, Busy said as a vegetarian in order to survive, he was forced to eat saltine crackers daily because he did not eat the other food items provided by the Minnesota Federal prison.