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September 2013

An entertainment magazine

that showcases

Cultures from the Caribbean

and also other parts of the

globe. This magazine exposes

bios and latest news of popular

and upcoming artistes. It also

brings the latest releases from

Ville Ventures Films.

EDITORS

SHANICE SAMUEL

ANCIL HARRIS

CLIFTON HARRIS

onlinemagcarib@gmail.com @villeventures

www.villeventures.com

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Adidja Palmer began his career as a teenager in 1993 with his first recording "Love Fat Woman", released on Alvin Reid's label "One Heart", using the moniker "Adi Banton", a homage to Buju Banton.Palmer was later part of the three-member group "Vybez Kartel", keeping the slightly altered name after group split up, and became a protege of Bounty Killer, for whom he claims to have written nearly 30 songs, including "Gal Clown".

Vybz Kartel rose to prominence in 2003 after a string of hits in Jamaica. The year culminated in a pre-planned on-stage clash with Ninjaman at the annual dancehall festival Sting in Kartel's hometown of Portmore. The clash turned violent when Kartel's crewmembers, as well as Kartel himself, threw punches and assaulted Ninjaman onstage. While Kartel's manager initially blamed Ninjaman for the fracas, Kartel himself quickly apologised to Ninjaman and Sting or-ganizers for the fracas.Four days after the incident, the two artists appeared before the press to announce a settle-ment of their differences and to end any animosity.

He established his own label Adidjahiem/Notnice Records with his business partner and producer Ainsley "Notnice" Morris. In 2010, he released his album Pon Di Gaza 2.0 on Adidjahiem/Notnice Records in collaboration with Tads Record Inc. In Spring 2011, Vybz Kartel released an album entitled 'Kingston Story' with Brooklyn hip hop/electro pro-ducer Dre Skull.

Kartel has worked on collaborations and remixes with hip hop and R&B musicians Jay-Z, Rihanna, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, M.I.A, Pharrell, Kardinal Offishall, Akon, Jim Jones, Lil Wayne and Eminem.

In 2009 his song featuring female Jamaican Deejay 'Spice', "Ramping Shop", debuted on the Billboard Top 100 Singles charts, and "Dollar Sign" being in regular rotation on urban radio stations in the US. His 2010 single "Clarks" was one of his biggest international successes, remaining in the top 3 Reggae Singles gaining the most radio plays in North America for 40 weeks. "Clarks" was also featured on the TV series So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and on a CNN segment on dancehall dance.MTV's Vice Guide to Dancehall featured Kartel at his weekly dance party, Street Vybz ThursdayAfter splitting with Bounty Killer-led Alliance in 2006, Kartel founded the Portmore Empire, a group of dancehall DJ's and singers from his Portmore neighborhood that he signed to his newly founded Adidjahiem/Notnice Records. Members of the group as of 2011 were: Popcaan, Gaza Slim, Shawn Storm, Sheba, Gaza Indu, Tommy Lee, Singing Maxwell, Singa Blinga, Lenny Mattic. Former members include Lisa Hype, Gaza Kim, Black Ryno, Jah Vinci, Dosa Medicine and Merital Family.

Towards the end of 2006, Vybz Kartel left The Alliance. Tensions arose following Kartel's continued association with Bounty Killer's longtime enemy, Beenie Man, including Kartel attending Beenie Man's wedding to Bounty Killer's ex-girlfriend D'Angel.*22+ Due to Kartel's defection from The Alliance and his 'parring' (fraternising) with Beenie Man, a se-ries of songs and counteraction songs ensued - the main proponents being Kartel and Mavado

A very public feud between Vybz Kartel and former collaborator Mavado arose towards the end of 2006, stemming from Vybz' much publicized departure from the dancehall conglomerate group The Alliance. The feud resulted in numerous diss tracks released, in which each artist dissed the other and their associates over popular dancehall rhythms. In a police-overseen press conference in March 2007, both Mavado and Vybz Kartel publicly announced an end to hostilities and apol-ogized to fans.

However, by the summer of 2008, tensions flared with a renewal of "diss tracks" from each artist, and a lyrical clash be-tween the two at Sting 2008 left mixed views as to the "winner". Most of 2009 saw a continuation of the public feud, which dominated Jamaican media and, to a certain extent, Jamaican culture, with the two artists' factions, Gaza (Kartel) and Gully (Mavado), being adopted by Jamaican youth, in some cases leading to street violence.

On 8 December 2009, Kartel and Mavado met with Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding in an attempt to end the feud, which had by that time fueled mob attacks in some of the inner-city neighborhoods of Kingston.The two had performed together on-stage the previous night in a sign of goodwill at the West Kingston Jamboree, a concert promoted by drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke.After the truce in December 2009, the two artists were scheduled to perform a unity concert March 2010 in Barbados, which was later cancelled by the prime minister of that country.

In 2008, Vybz Kartel launched his own liquor line; Street Vybz Rum. He hosted a weekly dance party Street Vybz Thurs-day, at the Building, a Kingston nightclub he managed with Street Vybz Rum business partner, Corey Todd. The rum is officially distributed by Vybz Distillers Limited. The same year, he also released his own condom line, Daggering Con-doms.Street Vybz Rum production was stopped in 2011 because of a disagreement between he and Corey Todd. Howev-er, the collaboration resumed in 2012 as the two settled their differences, and despite Kartel's ongoing incarceration. In 2011, he released his own shoe line, named Addi's, as well as his own line of "cake soap".

When his singles "Clarks", "Clarks 2 (Clarks Again)" and "Clarks 3 (Wear Weh Yuh Have)" featured the British shoe brand Clarks in 2010, its sales numbers and prices in Jamaica increased considerably.

Vybz Kartel has also hosted his own reality television show "Teacha's Pet" on CVM Jamaica broadcast channel, the first reality television show hosted by a dancehall artist in Jamaica. The premise of "Teacha's Pet" found 20 women living in a Kingston house vying for the artist's affection; the show's lascivious content elicited condemnation of its sponsor, tele-communications company LIME. The show came to a halt with the artist's arrest on murder charges in September 2011. On July 24th a jury found Kartel Not Guilty and he was acquitted of the charge of murder of Barrington Burton, but still remains in custody until November when his trial for the murder of Clive Williams is set to take place.

Trinidad and Tobago : cable 7

Grenada : cable 7

Barbados : cable 106

@GayelleTv

Mblem- Artiste on the rise

You might have heard his songs playing on the radio but is unsure of whom this big voice belongs to.

ReaLife PR & Bookings is proud to inform you that the next big thing to hit Jamaica is Mblem,

emerging singer and DJ. His unique sound, powerful voice and his conscious lyrics will no doubt

make a lasting impression.

The upcoming sensation has been enjoying some good feedback from his three recently released

singles “All Affi Rise,” “Sweet Sweet Jamaica” and “The Serenity Prayer.” Both singles were writ-

ten by Mblem and produced by Troyton Music. They have been getting good rotation on local and

international radio. The accompanying video for “The Serenity prayer,” directed by Troyton Music

has been doing very well also, especially on Hype TV since it has been premiered.

Mblem has been working with Troyton Music and Atrium music for over two years now. The

team has been working hard in especially the streets to promote this fast rising star, trying to estab-

lish Mblem as a mainstream artiste in the musical realm.

The upcoming artiste embraces a strong consciousness; this is reflected in his music, and it’s

through this he sends his message of love and justice for the people. For the near future we can look

forward to more conscious and positive lyrics from Mblem. His official mix tape is due to be re-

leased later this year, so that is something to look out for as well.

Mblem is definitely one to keep your eyes on, so keep your hearts and your mind open for this up-

coming star.

ALL ABOUT US season 2

Season 2 premiers in October

Next month will premier season 2 of the highly anticipated soap opera series All About Us. Last month

reggae artiste Jah Vinci launched his music video for ’ Ghetto Youths’ from the soundtrack for season 2

Another artiste name Dolli Difference is also set to launch her music video as well next month.

Season 2 is set to premier October on Gayelle Caribbean.

The casts for season 2 are, Jason Burnett, Ancil Harris, Brooklyn Bond, Celina lyons , Quacy Cooper,

Julio Prince, King TuT, Roland George, Clifton Harris, Daina Pompey, Ricardo Cooper, Lequacia Desonze,

Aziel Rambocas and Abigail David

All About Us is directed by Ice Angel and produced by Ancil Harris and Julio Prince. For more updates

on All About Us follow us at @allaboutus2us on twitter.

Facebook: All About us

Youtube : Ice Angel

ReaLife PR & Bookings is proud to announce that they will be representing Warriors Musick Production re-

cording artiste, Devano. The Upcoming artiste has been making great strides in the local and international scene

tearing up the airwaves in especially South America, Africa and Sweden.

His latest singles “Do Road” and “Trod On” highlights the versatility of this artiste. One, a more club upbeat

dancehall vibe, the other a more conscious and reflective vibe. Both singles were released earlier this year on the

Warriors Musick Label.

“Do Road” is definitely a summer song that everyone can bob their heads and sing along to the catchy lyrics

while “Trod On” will definitely become a favorite among authentic reggae music lovers and should be in every

reggae lover’s collection.

Currently, the rising star is working on his first official mix tape which is due to be released at the end of August.

There will be a track for everyone, from the reggae lovers to the dancehall lovers to even pop lovers. He is also

working on the video for his hit single “Stronger” and will be shooting the video for “Do Road” at the end of this

month.

Devano is ready to entertain and educate about love, justice and peace in society, and is dedicated to hard work

and determination which will manifest in great success and add to the greatness of his music and ultimately mu-

sic globally.

It is back to the studio to do more recordings and in the streets to promote and establish himself as a recording

artiste, for Devano. We can look forward to more good music from this artiste on local and international labels

and we can only expect grand things to come, meanwhile Devano a ... do road.

Michelle “Songbird” Gordon Promoting her latest singles

in Jamaica

Singing sensation Michelle “Songbird” Gordon was recently on the island promoting her hit single

“Essence of Life.” This single, produced by Fitzroy Francis for the Mightyful13 label is an original blend of

classic soul and reggae and has been enjoying heavy rotation on several international radio stations.

She is being represented by ReaLife PR & Bookings and was introduced to some of Jamaica’s finest and

best producers namely Donovon Germain of Penthouse Records, Dre Day of Dre Day Productions

and Kitten of 007. Songbird was also interviewed on Hype TV’s Up & Live, where she did an exception-

al performance, radio stations Mellow FM and Stylez FM.

Songbird, began her impressive career as an opening act and background vocalist for some of the mu-

sic's top artistes such as, Skeeter Davis, Shabba Ranks, Jimmy Cliff, Coco Tea and Lady Saw just to

name a few. She has also toured with Michael "Grammy" Rose (of Black Uhuru) as one of his back-

ground singers.

So far, she has been getting great responses for her extensive works in reggae in especially the US, with

songs such as “No Way,” “Essence of Life,” “As Tears Go By” & “I Just Want To Love You.”.

It is back in the studio for this diva to work on her third solo album with the Gold Record winning team at

BigUp Entertainment/ Vybetribe Productions. For the rest of the year Songbird promises more good

music to keep her fan base engaged and entertained.

With her melodious voice, conscious vibes and impeccable writing skills Michelle “Songbird” Gordon is

definitely one to look out for.

MUSIC VAULT SEASON 3 ends

After a successful run on Gayelle Tv since May 11th, Music Vault season 3 finally comes at an end. Season

3 is the longest season that Ville Ventures Films has produced thus far. Produced by Ancil Harris and Ice

Angel with camera work from Brooklyn Bond, Clifton Harrris, Ice Angel and Cirus Media, Music Vault has

definitely brought a different vibes to the local music industry showcasing different types of music videos

from all over the globe. Also on board was soca artiste Nandi Lewis as co host for the show. The produc-

ers are very please with the feedback that they received during the duration of the season and indicated

that season 3 will end Saturday 28th of September 2013. Season 4 however may start very soon after be-

cause of the demand of the show, so an official statement will be made next month about the premier

Music Vault season 4.

Follow us on twitter ; @music_vaulttv

CHOSEN supernatural TV series to premier mid 2014

Last month filming began for Chosen supernatural series. The five part series is based on two sisters

that hunts supernatural creatures that commits crimes. Its expected to launched January 2013 on

Gayelle Carbbean then soon after on www.villeventures.com.

The casts for the series are Christina Ferguson, Celina lyons , Chimere Prince and kendell Prince.

Chosen is written and directed by Ancil Harris and Ice Angel. They both indicated that an official fan

page and twitter account will be out next month so fans can see exclusive interviews, behind the

scenes clips, posters and of course an official trailer.