TOP CULTURE ARTISTE I-OCTANE AND KHAGO HEADLINES STARS ON THE RISE

This Saturday, September 4, THE STAR will be hosting a live Digicel Rising Stars concert atThe Gleaner's parking lot, 7 North Street. The show which will begin at 4 p.m. will feature the Top 5 Rising Stars contestants: Dalton Harris, Jermaine Michael, Camaley, Toni Blair and Nekorah Phillips. In addition, past competitors such as Cameal Davis, Natel and Brown Suga will join them.

Special guest artistes who have been dubbed as some of the 'rising stars' in the industry will be creating pandemonium on stage with their throng of hits. They include: I-Octane, Khago, Tifa and Wasp. Musical juggling will be provided by Coppershot, DJ Liquid and Boom Boom. The evening's emcee will be Kool 97's Jody-Ann Gray.

All patrons have to do to be admitted is, bring a copy of all THE STAR newspapers from Monday, August 30 - Friday, September 3.

HYPE TV TOP 20 SINGLES CHART

AUGUST 27th – SEPTEMBER 2nd 2010

TW LW WOC ARTISTE - TITLE - LABEL - Peak Position
01 01 13 I-Octane – My Life – Dj Frass -3wks@1

02 02 08 Bounty Killer/Elephant Man – How We Do IT – Notnice/CR203Records– NM

03 03 18 Richie Loops – My Cup – Big Yard -3wks@1– NM

04 04 14 Gyptian – Hold me – VP Records -pp@ #2 – NM

05 10 05 Vybz Kartel – Clarks pt. 2 – Head Concussion – U5

06 06 11 Andy Livingston – My Promise – Black Dutch Records – NM

07 05 16 Jah Cure/Phyllisia – Unconditional Love – SoBe/Danga Zone -pp@ #4 – D2

08 09 10 Dj Sunshine/Unicorn/Chi Ching – A Doh Care Anymore – Dj Frass – U1

09 07 20 Vybz Kartel/Popcaan/Slim - Clarks – Notnice/CR203Records –3wks@1- D2

10 12 07 Sophia Squire – Nah Fight Ova Man – Breddroc Music – U2

11 08 20 Mavado - House Top - Rose Gold Ent – 2wks@1- D3

12 13 07 Busy Signal – Night Shift – Tuff Muzik/Star Player Music – U1

13 15 04 Ce’Cile – Coffee – Matao Music – U2

14 11 15 Toya – Boss Lady – Downsound Records -pp@ #7 – D3

15 17 03 Beenie Man Ft. Future Fambo – Rum & Red Bull – Seanizzle – U2

16 19 02 Vybz Kartel Ft. Russian – Jean & Fitted – Head Concussion

17 14 18 Ikaya – Money Ova Man – Outaroad Records -pp@ #5 – D3

18 16 22 I-Octane – Think A Little Time –TJ Records -pp@ #2 – D2

19 NW 01 Wayne Marshall ft. Mavado – My Heart – Yard Vybz/Off Limits– New Entry

20 NW 01 Khago – Nah Sell Out – Seanizzle – New Entry


TW -This Week, LW – Last Week, WOC – Weeks On Chart, PP – Peak position, NE – New Entry & WKS@#1 – Weeks @#1
Key: U - Upward, D - Down, NM - Non-Mover


TOP 5 BUBBLERS

TW ARTISTE - TITLE - LABEL
01 I-Octane – Puff It – Cash Flow

02 Tarrus Riley – Protect The People – Don Corleon

03 Beenie Man – Under Curfew – Rose Gord Ent

04 Ikaya – Hard Way –Outaroad Records

05 Vybz Kartel & Gaza Slim – One Man - Adidjaheim/Notnice
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• Chart Compilation was done based on information received from the Sound Systems, Record Shops and Clubs Island wide.

NTV TOP 10 SINGLES CHART

AUGUST 27th 2010

TW LW WOC ARTISTE - TITLE - LABEL - Peak Position
01 02 07 I-Octane – My Life – Dj Frass - 1wk@1

02 01 07 Gyptian – Hold me – VP Records - 3wks@1–D1

03 05 03 Beenie Man Ft. Future Fambo – Rum & Red Bull – Seanizzle – U2

04 03 07 Vybz Kartel/Popcaan/Slim - Clarks – Notnice/CR203Records -pp@ #2 –D1

05 06 07 Dj Sunshine/Unicorn/Chi Ching – A Doh Care Anymore – Dj Frass – U1

06 04 07 Ikaya – Money Ova Man – Outaroad Records -pp@ #4 – D2

07 08 05 Ce’Cile – Coffee – Matao Music – U1

08 07 07 Richie Loops – My Cup – Big Yard - 3wks@1–D1

09 10 02 Bounty Killer/Elephant Man – How We Do It – Notnice/CR293 Records– U1

10 09 07 I-Octane – Think A Little Time –TJ Records -pp@ #3 – D1


TW -This Week, LW – Last Week, , WOC – Weeks On Chart, PP – Peak position, NE – New Entry & WKS@#1 – Weeks @#1
Key: U - Upward, D - Down, NM - Non-Mover


TOP 5 BUBBLERS

TW ARTISTE - TITLE - LABEL
01 Vybz Kartel ft. Russian – Jean & Fitted –Seanizzle

02 IKaya – Hard Way –Outaroad Records

03 Vybz Katel - Clarks pt. 2 – Head Concussion

04 Khago – Nah Sell Out – Seanizzle

05 Beenie Man – Under Curfew – Rose Gord Ent

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LADY SAW DROPS FIRST SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM

Great party vibes, walk-out and never get tired, girls’ anthem and independent woman are all saucily packaged in Party Til December, the frolicking. lead-off single from Lady Saw’s soon-to-be-released album, My Way, on her new label, Divas Records/Toasting Music/Universal.
Armed with a rollicking, uptempo riddim, Lady Saw, steps to it as only she can and with one press of a button fires off lyrics which are sure to have all the single ladies – and some of those ‘in a relationship’ – making that quantum leap from the boredom of a bedroom to the dazzle of a dance floor. And, as infectious as the riddim is, Party Til December is one of those songs that make the listener also want to hear the lyrics.
Perhaps it’s Lady’s Saw’s delivery which oozes with confidence, coupled with her ability to ride a riddim and her experience as a smooth toaster that give this single its appeal.
According to Saw, who wears her producer hat on this track from the album, due in stores September 7, Party Till December was one of the first songs she did for the album and while working on the project it was her favourite, until it was replaced by others.
“I thought the record company would have chosen one of the combination singles, perhaps the one with Eve or Ding Dong, because those are really nice tracks. So I was surprised when they selected Party Till December as the lead-off single,” she explained, adding that she was pleased nonetheless.
Saw surmised that the single’s crossover potential could have played a role in the decision-making process. Party Till December is quite a club banger and is also a true girls’ anthem, the type which has been gaining popularity with fans internationally.
On the track, she dishes out with loads of attitude, this body’s too hot to be at home just kicking back, after which she informs that, she’s got her own money, her own ride and her bills are paid. So what does an independent single girl with a man who wants her back supposed to do? Well Saw gives an option -- with a new attitude and a killa hairstyle, let’s party till December
The album, My Way, also has productions from Tony 'CD' Kelly, Lloyd 'John John' James, Danny Browne and Stephen McGregor. Among the other tracks are Every Way Mi Go, Your Chick, He Is At My House (Feat. Eve), My Way, Me Hold Yuh, Muscle Control (Feat. Camar) and I Can’t Wait (Feat. Ding Dong).

WASP HAPPY WITH HIS CAREER DIRECTION AND NEW VIDEO

Dancehall deejay, Wasp, is happy with the path his career is currently taking. With his management structure falling into place and a growing repertoire of conscious tunes, the artiste is confident of success.
“When you do a conscious song in the dancehall it is so different from doing a regular song. The life span is longer and it has a wider appeal,” the artiste declared.
Wasp used the example of his single Unfair Officer, which was a hit for him in 2009 and which is still getting its fair share of props almost one year later. He also mentioned that singer I-Octane, the fast-rising standard bearer of culture, owes his growing success to conscious lyrics, “not the three-day old dancehall hype”.
“And the thing is that the elders like it and the kids are also singing it,” he said of his no-holds-barred hit Unfair Officer hit, adding that the impact was the same with his previous single, Cry Fi Di Ghetto Youths.
“A lady who is almost 90 told me that she liked the song,” he said, still sounding amazed.
Now that those songs have been tested and proven, the deejay is focused on the Daseca-produced single Nutten Nah Gwaan. Wasp does straight to the heart of the matter with this song, a combination with the proclaimed First Lady of Daseca, Raine Seville
This single touches a nerve and looks set to edge Wasp closer to his ultimate goal – staking his claim on a portion of the dancehall pie.
“I wrote it on the way going to Old Harbour one day when I saw the people selling at the street and realized that nutten really nah gwaan. Raine and I met up at Carib and chatted a bit and she said she like the song Cry Fi Di Ghetto Youth and suggested that we do a song together. The next day she called and I was only too happy to go in the studio, so I did a demo and took it to Daseca and the rest is history,” he laughed.
It was his first time working with the Daseca crew and Wasp has nothing but praises for their professionalism.
“Daseca dem professional and can bring my ideas to life. Working with Daseca you can’t be off key because they are musicians – all three of them play the keyboard. It’s a good learning experience, if you as the artiste are willing to learn,” he declared.
The video, which was directed by Danielle Dyer, had its premiere a few weeks ago and has since been receiving good rotation on Hype and Hit List.

ZJ SPARKS ROCKED STARS R US

Every fire needs Sparks to get it going. Stars R Us on Saturday August 21st got a dose of this Zip Jock's musical versatility; dropping heavy hitters from the 60's and 70's out of her musical library she had the crowd rocking and duly impressed with the depth of her musical prowess. From Desmond Decker & The Israelites, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals, the Heptones and many other stalwarts and even a tribute to Sugar Minott, Sparks had the Mas Camp swaying.

Come Sunday August 29th Sparks formerly D'Wildchild will be mixing it up all over again at Marco Polo Bikini Wat (A Lawless Event), at the LIME Golf Academy with her musical dexterity. It will be a day raving good time, the party kicks off at 2pm where it will get wild and wet, so go end your Summer with a groovy bang.

BIG THINGS IN STORE, SAYS I-OCTANE

BY Krista Henry, Staff Reporter

Deejay I-Octane is looking forward to even better and greater things for his career in the music business.
The young lyrically conscious artiste has been on a recent high after years of trying to break into music.
When THE STAR caught up with I-Octane yesterday the artiste was busy in studio working on more singles to be released soon.
Born Byiome Muir and hailing from Clarendon, I-Octane is poised to take his career to another level with hits under his belt such as Stab A Vampire, Lose A Friend, My Life, Mama,among others. The artiste wowed on last month's Reggae Sumfest show, where he performed as one of the faces of Digicel's Next Generation artiste - along with deejay Assassin.
Octane commented, "it feels great to know all the work I've put in has paid off. The works that I've accomplished have been recognised and nuff more great things are in store. I plan to reach much farther than this, I know my music is gonna get there."
The artiste parted ways with Arrows Studio earlier this year - Arrows has been managing him almost since the start of his career. Since the split, however, I-Octane says he has been managing quite well.
"It's been fantastic, I'm not currently being managed by anyone but get the support from knowledgeable people in the business," he said. According to the singer persons can look out for his record label, which he plans to start soon.
In the meantime, persons can look out for new singles including Everytime You Touch Me for DASECA Records. He is also planning to shoot a video shortly for his song No More.
Persons can witness the rising star's immense stage presence at THE STAR's 'Stars on the Rise' concert to be held on Saturday September 4 at the offices of The Gleaner company.
The concert will also feature the Top-5 Rising Stars contestants along with some of the past competitors such as Natel.
There also will be special guest artistes such as Khago and Wasp. Music will be provided by Coppershot, DJ Liquid and Boom Boom. Emcee will be FAME FM's DJ Nicco and Kool 97's Jody-Ann Grey. To be admitted, bring a copy of all THE STAR newspapers from August 30 to September 3.