Top-flight reggae singer Richell Bonner, aka Richie Spice, recently wrapped up production on his long-awaited album for VP Records, 'Book of Job', and is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2011.
The album, which will be his fifth full-length release is scheduled for early next year.
music video
A video for Black Woman, which is the first single off the Book of Job, was recently shot and released.
Also on the cards for Richie Spice are a number of shows at home and abroad.
This weekend, Spice will be heading to the Bahamas to perform alongside US Rap star Rick Ross and Vybz Kartel on an event dubbed Sebas Christmas Party (The Biggest Party Ever). The event will be held at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau, Bahamas.
Dem boys seh….De day de top cop holler ‘Balls’
December 19, 2010 | By KNews | Filed Under Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News
De police warn dem that whenever big shows coming to Guyana de thieves does come out. Dem men want money because dem got to go to de show. But nobody ain’t listen.
Last night dem had Beenie Man, Destra and a whole heap of people. Dem bandits strike all over de place.
Three of dem who try a thing in de city get ketch because people run dem down. Last night dem couldn’t see de show and dem gun have to spend Christmas in close confinement.
But wha mek dem boys smile is de set who play police and set up a roadblock. Cars stop and of course dem police rob all of dem. And nobody behind realize that de one in front getting rob.
A Chinee man cook shop get lick up and de goldsmith lose what he was selling and what he was wearing. De police chief holler—”Balls” and dem boys reply, “We know. After all was men do de robbery.”
Henry seh that is people like that he want in de force and dem boys seh that dem know because dem does see people like that in de force all de time.
Dem boys seh that all de years dem living dem know that Christmas is a time for giving. Dem never realize that is a time for tekking.
Talk half. Lef half.
Young Money Barbie Nicki Minaj talks about her love for Barbadian popstar Rihanna and that she is “the best fondler ever”.The soon to be platinum selling rapper, said her ‘Fly’ duet with RiRi is “empowering”, and that the pair have since become good friends that grope each other.Discussing her relationship with Rihanna, Minaj told RWD Magazine that they both have mutual respect for each other.“She didn’t wind up using the things that I sent for that album at that time, but we wound up having a mutual respect for each other. So I knew eventually something would happen. And so now when she sees me she fondles me and stuff like that. She fondled me at the MTV Video Music Awards and the American Music Awards. I love her.”“Right now she’s the girl that everybody loves. I’m so proud to have worked with her. Let’s just say she’s the best fondler ever,” Nicki Minaj added.
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Hasani Walters, Gleaner Writer
From the hustle and bustle city of New York, comes an artiste who sees no boundary or limit to the success he can achieve from doing what he loves the most, music, reggae music in particular.
Behn Goldis, who goes by the stage name, Benny Bwoy, started out singing rap music.
But, it was only a matter of time before the rhythmic melody of reggae music found its way to his ears. He began listening to artistes such as Papa San and Lieutenant Stitchie, who he admired at the time because of the fun, easy way in which they presented reggae music.
But what made him more intrigued and, interested in reggae were the varying rhythms, the accent of the artistes and after doing a bit of research, the culture of the music.
He decided he would start experimenting with reggae and began writing songs in 1980.
Armed with a number of songs, he started visiting Firehouse studio in New York, in an effort to record his writings.
At the time, the producers at the studio used to record many artistes doing rap music but Benny Bwoy went there and did reggae.
The reaction of the producers he said, did not come as a surprise to him.
"Most people were a bit shocked when they heard me, but they respected it, they respected the music," he said.
Ever since, he has been in New York singing.
His first song was an anti-Saddam Hussein song, Mash Up Saddam. He then went on to do others such as God Me Love, Rise Up, and his latest collaboration with Ras Myrhdak, BlackBerry King.
Going for the moon
When asked if he was daunted by his almost non-existence on the Jamaican music scene and being in New York doing reggae, he replied, "I don't think being in New York will affect me or my music in any way. Yes, I'm far away from the roots in Jamaica, but reggae is so global. With the Internet and all the technology right now, it doesn't even matter where in the world you are or are from, you can still do reggae regardless."
According to Benny Bwoy, what is important is the message in your music, rather than its location.
"Being in New York makes me even more determined because it may be a bit harder at times, but I'm going for the moon. If they find life on mars I wanna be the first reggae artiste to perform there," he joked.
Goldis has worked with producers such as Junior Dread of Island Born Music in New York and Bazael from Israel.
He has been a staple performer at the Brooklyn Music Festival for the last three years. Spring Break and the Curry Festival are among some of his performances on Jamaican soil. He has also carried his music all over Europe, having been on tours with established reggae artistes.
His long-term aim, he said, is to win a Grammy.
"In the next three to five years, I'd love to be the first reggae artiste to actually go up on the stage and collect the Grammy, not just some backstage handing-over thing. I want it to be up there with hip hop, RnB and country music."
Despite the differences between Benny Bwoy and the many artistes in the reggae industry, he is glad that whenever he performs his music is always loved and he can leave the stage feeling satisfied.
"It makes me very happy and proud to know that I can go to a show and perform for 40,000 people and they accept me for who I am. That says a lot," said Goldis.
His journey thus far has proven to be challenging, but the hunger to get his music to the four corners of the earth is what drives him to continue.
In order to fulfil this objective he said, he will stop at nothing.
Ponche-de-Creme a holiday tradition
Entertainment News December 22nd, 2010 The Christmas season is here and local drinks are taking centre stage at home parties for family and friends who are here for a good Trini time. The beverages that seem most popular during the Christmas season are Ponche-de-crème, rum, and home-made wines made from local fruits.
There are also the usual sorrel, ginger beer, eggnogs, mauby, and punches – peanut, seamoss, barbadine and soursop. Coconut water can be found throughout the island. Rum was first developed in the Caribbean and in TT there are rum shops all over the island, serving the best in alcoholic drinks.
Recipes for eggnog have been passed down from generation to generation. While there are several ways to enhance homemade ponche-de-creme and eggnog, the basic ingredients remain the same. Dating all the way back to medieval England, this delicious, frothy beverage is usually made from milk and/or cream, sugar, beaten eggs, spices, and – most importantly – liquor.
Due to the expensive ingredients (and the expense of keeping milk and cream fresh), alcoholic eggnog was once a drink consumed only by the English aristocracy, but eventually made its way to America sometime in the 18th century. Whiskey-infused alcoholic eggnog has since become a holiday tradition for families the nation over.
Here are recipes by bar owner Reehan Singh whose eggnog goes from alcoholic to non- alcoholic and to low fat. His drinks are in demand from people in his village of Felicity, Chaguanas.
Source:- http://www.newsday.co.tt/features/0,132925.html
Beach party for Macka’s birthday bash
Entertainment News December 22nd, 2010 DANCEHALL’S Macka Diamond will be celebrating her earthstrong in 2011 at the Waves Beach in Portmore on January 8, and ‘Miss Money O’ says people can expect an entire day of fun.
With gates opening at noon and the party going until the last patron leaves, the Money-O Beach Party will encapsulate and thrill persons with a stunning line-up of activities and musical treats, including what Macka Diamond, whose real name is Charmaine Munroe, says is a special surprise.
“We’re just going to party all day. When we open the gates at noon, the vibes just start. There’s no early vibes and no warm up. Straight partying until we’re tired,” the deejay commented.
Commanding the day’s events as hosts will be popular radio personalities ZJ Liquid of Zip 103 Fm and Lady D of Newstalk 93 Fm.
With the party taking place on a beach, naturally Munroe is asking patrons to come out in beach-friendly wear and partake in some of the activities of the day, which will yield exciting prizes from the impressive cadre of sponsors partnering with her for the event.
“During the day, we’ll have some competitions for the ladies and for the men as well — from wet t-shirt contests and modelling, to football and volleyball competitions. And don’t worry, music and other activities will be in place to make sure that everyone can start having a good time from dem reach,” exclaimed Macka Diamond.
Patrons will enjoy music by the likes of Renaissance, Chromatic, ZJ Sparks, Foota Hype, Supa Hype, Rolex, Boom Boom and more.
Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Beach-party-for-Macka-s-birthday-bash_8248638#ixzz18qng5Oya
Top-flight reggae singer Richell Bonner, aka Richie Spice, recently wrapped up production on his long-awaited album for VP Records, 'Book of Job', and is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2011.
The album, which will be his fifth full-length release is scheduled for early next year.
music video
A video for Black Woman, which is the first single off the Book of Job, was recently shot and released.
Also on the cards for Richie Spice are a number of shows at home and abroad.
This weekend, Spice will be heading to the Bahamas to perform alongside US Rap star Rick Ross and Vybz Kartel on an event dubbed Sebas Christmas Party (The Biggest Party Ever). The event will be held at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau, Bahamas.
Dem boys seh….De day de top cop holler ‘Balls’
December 19, 2010 | By KNews | Filed Under Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News
De police warn dem that whenever big shows coming to Guyana de thieves does come out. Dem men want money because dem got to go to de show. But nobody ain’t listen.
Last night dem had Beenie Man, Destra and a whole heap of people. Dem bandits strike all over de place.
Three of dem who try a thing in de city get ketch because people run dem down. Last night dem couldn’t see de show and dem gun have to spend Christmas in close confinement.
But wha mek dem boys smile is de set who play police and set up a roadblock. Cars stop and of course dem police rob all of dem. And nobody behind realize that de one in front getting rob.
A Chinee man cook shop get lick up and de goldsmith lose what he was selling and what he was wearing. De police chief holler—”Balls” and dem boys reply, “We know. After all was men do de robbery.”
Henry seh that is people like that he want in de force and dem boys seh that dem know because dem does see people like that in de force all de time.
Dem boys seh that all de years dem living dem know that Christmas is a time for giving. Dem never realize that is a time for tekking.
Talk half. Lef half.
Young Money Barbie Nicki Minaj talks about her love for Barbadian popstar Rihanna and that she is “the best fondler ever”.The soon to be platinum selling rapper, said her ‘Fly’ duet with RiRi is “empowering”, and that the pair have since become good friends that grope each other.Discussing her relationship with Rihanna, Minaj told RWD Magazine that they both have mutual respect for each other.“She didn’t wind up using the things that I sent for that album at that time, but we wound up having a mutual respect for each other. So I knew eventually something would happen. And so now when she sees me she fondles me and stuff like that. She fondled me at the MTV Video Music Awards and the American Music Awards. I love her.”“Right now she’s the girl that everybody loves. I’m so proud to have worked with her. Let’s just say she’s the best fondler ever,” Nicki Minaj added.
Hasani Walters, Gleaner Writer
From the hustle and bustle city of New York, comes an artiste who sees no boundary or limit to the success he can achieve from doing what he loves the most, music, reggae music in particular.
Behn Goldis, who goes by the stage name, Benny Bwoy, started out singing rap music.
But, it was only a matter of time before the rhythmic melody of reggae music found its way to his ears. He began listening to artistes such as Papa San and Lieutenant Stitchie, who he admired at the time because of the fun, easy way in which they presented reggae music.
But what made him more intrigued and, interested in reggae were the varying rhythms, the accent of the artistes and after doing a bit of research, the culture of the music.
He decided he would start experimenting with reggae and began writing songs in 1980.
Armed with a number of songs, he started visiting Firehouse studio in New York, in an effort to record his writings.
At the time, the producers at the studio used to record many artistes doing rap music but Benny Bwoy went there and did reggae.
The reaction of the producers he said, did not come as a surprise to him.
"Most people were a bit shocked when they heard me, but they respected it, they respected the music," he said.
Ever since, he has been in New York singing.
His first song was an anti-Saddam Hussein song, Mash Up Saddam. He then went on to do others such as God Me Love, Rise Up, and his latest collaboration with Ras Myrhdak, BlackBerry King.
Going for the moon
When asked if he was daunted by his almost non-existence on the Jamaican music scene and being in New York doing reggae, he replied, "I don't think being in New York will affect me or my music in any way. Yes, I'm far away from the roots in Jamaica, but reggae is so global. With the Internet and all the technology right now, it doesn't even matter where in the world you are or are from, you can still do reggae regardless."
According to Benny Bwoy, what is important is the message in your music, rather than its location.
"Being in New York makes me even more determined because it may be a bit harder at times, but I'm going for the moon. If they find life on mars I wanna be the first reggae artiste to perform there," he joked.
Goldis has worked with producers such as Junior Dread of Island Born Music in New York and Bazael from Israel.
He has been a staple performer at the Brooklyn Music Festival for the last three years. Spring Break and the Curry Festival are among some of his performances on Jamaican soil. He has also carried his music all over Europe, having been on tours with established reggae artistes.
His long-term aim, he said, is to win a Grammy.
"In the next three to five years, I'd love to be the first reggae artiste to actually go up on the stage and collect the Grammy, not just some backstage handing-over thing. I want it to be up there with hip hop, RnB and country music."
Despite the differences between Benny Bwoy and the many artistes in the reggae industry, he is glad that whenever he performs his music is always loved and he can leave the stage feeling satisfied.
"It makes me very happy and proud to know that I can go to a show and perform for 40,000 people and they accept me for who I am. That says a lot," said Goldis.
His journey thus far has proven to be challenging, but the hunger to get his music to the four corners of the earth is what drives him to continue.
In order to fulfil this objective he said, he will stop at nothing.
Ponche-de-Creme a holiday tradition
Entertainment News December 22nd, 2010 The Christmas season is here and local drinks are taking centre stage at home parties for family and friends who are here for a good Trini time. The beverages that seem most popular during the Christmas season are Ponche-de-crème, rum, and home-made wines made from local fruits.
There are also the usual sorrel, ginger beer, eggnogs, mauby, and punches – peanut, seamoss, barbadine and soursop. Coconut water can be found throughout the island. Rum was first developed in the Caribbean and in TT there are rum shops all over the island, serving the best in alcoholic drinks.
Recipes for eggnog have been passed down from generation to generation. While there are several ways to enhance homemade ponche-de-creme and eggnog, the basic ingredients remain the same. Dating all the way back to medieval England, this delicious, frothy beverage is usually made from milk and/or cream, sugar, beaten eggs, spices, and – most importantly – liquor.
Due to the expensive ingredients (and the expense of keeping milk and cream fresh), alcoholic eggnog was once a drink consumed only by the English aristocracy, but eventually made its way to America sometime in the 18th century. Whiskey-infused alcoholic eggnog has since become a holiday tradition for families the nation over.
Here are recipes by bar owner Reehan Singh whose eggnog goes from alcoholic to non- alcoholic and to low fat. His drinks are in demand from people in his village of Felicity, Chaguanas.
Source:- http://www.newsday.co.tt/features/0,132925.html
The album, which will be his fifth full-length release is scheduled for early next year.
music video
A video for Black Woman, which is the first single off the Book of Job, was recently shot and released.
Also on the cards for Richie Spice are a number of shows at home and abroad.
This weekend, Spice will be heading to the Bahamas to perform alongside US Rap star Rick Ross and Vybz Kartel on an event dubbed Sebas Christmas Party (The Biggest Party Ever). The event will be held at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau, Bahamas.
Last night dem had Beenie Man, Destra and a whole heap of people. Dem bandits strike all over de place.
Three of dem who try a thing in de city get ketch because people run dem down. Last night dem couldn’t see de show and dem gun have to spend Christmas in close confinement.
But wha mek dem boys smile is de set who play police and set up a roadblock. Cars stop and of course dem police rob all of dem. And nobody behind realize that de one in front getting rob.
A Chinee man cook shop get lick up and de goldsmith lose what he was selling and what he was wearing. De police chief holler—”Balls” and dem boys reply, “We know. After all was men do de robbery.”
Henry seh that is people like that he want in de force and dem boys seh that dem know because dem does see people like that in de force all de time.
Dem boys seh that all de years dem living dem know that Christmas is a time for giving. Dem never realize that is a time for tekking.
Talk half. Lef half.
The Christmas season is here and local drinks are taking centre stage at home parties for family and friends who are here for a good Trini time. The beverages that seem most popular during the Christmas season are Ponche-de-crème, rum, and home-made wines made from local fruits.
There are also the usual sorrel, ginger beer, eggnogs, mauby, and punches – peanut, seamoss, barbadine and soursop. Coconut water can be found throughout the island. Rum was first developed in the Caribbean and in TT there are rum shops all over the island, serving the best in alcoholic drinks.
Recipes for eggnog have been passed down from generation to generation. While there are several ways to enhance homemade ponche-de-creme and eggnog, the basic ingredients remain the same. Dating all the way back to medieval England, this delicious, frothy beverage is usually made from milk and/or cream, sugar, beaten eggs, spices, and – most importantly – liquor.
Due to the expensive ingredients (and the expense of keeping milk and cream fresh), alcoholic eggnog was once a drink consumed only by the English aristocracy, but eventually made its way to America sometime in the 18th century. Whiskey-infused alcoholic eggnog has since become a holiday tradition for families the nation over.
Here are recipes by bar owner Reehan Singh whose eggnog goes from alcoholic to non- alcoholic and to low fat. His drinks are in demand from people in his village of Felicity, Chaguanas.
Source:- http://www.newsday.co.tt/features/0,132925.html
There are also the usual sorrel, ginger beer, eggnogs, mauby, and punches – peanut, seamoss, barbadine and soursop. Coconut water can be found throughout the island. Rum was first developed in the Caribbean and in TT there are rum shops all over the island, serving the best in alcoholic drinks.
Recipes for eggnog have been passed down from generation to generation. While there are several ways to enhance homemade ponche-de-creme and eggnog, the basic ingredients remain the same. Dating all the way back to medieval England, this delicious, frothy beverage is usually made from milk and/or cream, sugar, beaten eggs, spices, and – most importantly – liquor.
Due to the expensive ingredients (and the expense of keeping milk and cream fresh), alcoholic eggnog was once a drink consumed only by the English aristocracy, but eventually made its way to America sometime in the 18th century. Whiskey-infused alcoholic eggnog has since become a holiday tradition for families the nation over.
Here are recipes by bar owner Reehan Singh whose eggnog goes from alcoholic to non- alcoholic and to low fat. His drinks are in demand from people in his village of Felicity, Chaguanas.
Source:- http://www.newsday.co.tt/features/0,132925.html
Beach party for Macka’s birthday bash
Entertainment News December 22nd, 2010DANCEHALL’S Macka Diamond will be celebrating her earthstrong in 2011 at the Waves Beach in Portmore on January 8, and ‘Miss Money O’ says people can expect an entire day of fun.
With gates opening at noon and the party going until the last patron leaves, the Money-O Beach Party will encapsulate and thrill persons with a stunning line-up of activities and musical treats, including what Macka Diamond, whose real name is Charmaine Munroe, says is a special surprise.
“We’re just going to party all day. When we open the gates at noon, the vibes just start. There’s no early vibes and no warm up. Straight partying until we’re tired,” the deejay commented.
Commanding the day’s events as hosts will be popular radio personalities ZJ Liquid of Zip 103 Fm and Lady D of Newstalk 93 Fm.
With the party taking place on a beach, naturally Munroe is asking patrons to come out in beach-friendly wear and partake in some of the activities of the day, which will yield exciting prizes from the impressive cadre of sponsors partnering with her for the event.
“During the day, we’ll have some competitions for the ladies and for the men as well — from wet t-shirt contests and modelling, to football and volleyball competitions. And don’t worry, music and other activities will be in place to make sure that everyone can start having a good time from dem reach,” exclaimed Macka Diamond.
Patrons will enjoy music by the likes of Renaissance, Chromatic, ZJ Sparks, Foota Hype, Supa Hype, Rolex, Boom Boom and more.
Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Beach-party-for-Macka-s-birthday-bash_8248638#ixzz18qng5Oya
With gates opening at noon and the party going until the last patron leaves, the Money-O Beach Party will encapsulate and thrill persons with a stunning line-up of activities and musical treats, including what Macka Diamond, whose real name is Charmaine Munroe, says is a special surprise.
“We’re just going to party all day. When we open the gates at noon, the vibes just start. There’s no early vibes and no warm up. Straight partying until we’re tired,” the deejay commented.
Commanding the day’s events as hosts will be popular radio personalities ZJ Liquid of Zip 103 Fm and Lady D of Newstalk 93 Fm.
With the party taking place on a beach, naturally Munroe is asking patrons to come out in beach-friendly wear and partake in some of the activities of the day, which will yield exciting prizes from the impressive cadre of sponsors partnering with her for the event.
“During the day, we’ll have some competitions for the ladies and for the men as well — from wet t-shirt contests and modelling, to football and volleyball competitions. And don’t worry, music and other activities will be in place to make sure that everyone can start having a good time from dem reach,” exclaimed Macka Diamond.
Patrons will enjoy music by the likes of Renaissance, Chromatic, ZJ Sparks, Foota Hype, Supa Hype, Rolex, Boom Boom and more.
Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Beach-party-for-Macka-s-birthday-bash_8248638#ixzz18qng5Oya
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