I Wanna Be Loved

Hey World!:)

In honour of Buju Banton's birthday [15/7] yesterday, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BUJU, i decided to post a song of his that i realized many girls are on the prowl for -- "love". Anyways, i won't get into my late discovery now but just pree the song for yourself!

♫

I wanna be loved,

Not for who you think I am,

Nor what you want me to be,

Could you love be for me?

Real love, with no strings attached,

I wanna give you my heart,

Don't want to take it back.

A this is my chat, cho,
Been searching for a long long time,
For that oh-so-true love,
To comfort this heart of mine.
No pretence stop wasting my time,
A virtuous woman is really hard to find.
I'm telling you lady,
I'm only human, not looking for impossibility,
Just a genuine woman with sincerity.
Someone who is always near to hold me,
Show me you care, up front and boldly.
Don't shun my feelings, all the positive meanings,
Love me morning, noon, all seasons. 

....

♫

Bless up yuh self Buju. Just keep the faith, better days are ahead!

The "Nihon Matsuri" Japanese Festival

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!:)

This year, Jamaica and Japan are celebrating 50 years of good diplomatic relations and friendship. As a part of the celebrations, the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica will be hosting the biggest event of its year long commemorative celebrations. The "Nihon Matsuri" Japanese Festival will be held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre tomorrow, March 8, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

"Out of Many, One People."

Music : Gimme Likkle One Drop

 

Hey World! ^_^

 

I got so use to hearing this song every day during my summer vacation to the point that I began singing it mindlessly, almost naturally. Good tune. Catchy lyrics. It creates a feel good vibe. My sis and I would say it somehow "reminds us of chilly nights we spent with my dad and his friends. Watching and hearing them play dominoes, as well as listening to the reggae music playing in the background whilst our sense of smell was entangled with cigarette smoke and beer. From Guinness, to Red Stripe, to Heineken." Believe it or not, the smell of cigarette is my least favourite scent but for some strange reason on nights like those it's tolerable. Don't ask me how!

Anyway, this song is 'Gimme Likkle One Drop' by Tarrus Riley aka "Singy Singy". Perfect for a Friday/ Saturday night.

Enjoy!

Stand Up Against Rape or Watch The Nation Fall

Hey World! :)

Take a listen to this song posted below by Jamaican entertainer Romain Virgo titled "Mi a wait".

Awesome song with an even more important message, which should educate the young minds on the respect women deserve and the meaning of the word no. Simply put, ‘no’ means NO!

The reason for waiting on consent and not forcing the other party into sex is not because of the legal punishment but it is out of respect for the other party. It is because we are both entitled to make decisions for ourselves about what we want to do with our bodies. How we want to treat our bodies. Who we want to get involved with. We have that right to decide for ourselves.

Every nation ought to stand up against rape. (Although the legal definition of rape varies from country to country, rape is generally defined as forced or nonconsensual sexual contact, against a female by a male. However, men can still be forced into nonconsensual sex either by a female or a male.) Whether it is from the soft voice of a female or the deep of a man’s, no still means NO!

Scary Fact: “[T]he fastest-growing crimes in Jamaica at the moment are rape and incest. Statistics show that the cases of sexual abuse have increased exponentially since 2007, moving from 121 cases in that year to 2,671 reported cases in 2011. And experts agree that the figure is actually much higher since there is an estimated high percentage of under-reporting. Not only are rape and incest increasing, but the ages of the victims keep getting lower and lower.”
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/When-rape-becomes-common_12667494#ixzz2LMYbVYNW”

Important To Know:

• “Stop” means NO!
• “I don’t want to” means NO!
• “Do not touch me” means NO!

(But it is not limited to only those words, there is a distinct difference in consenting, just listen.)

• Silence does not translate to consent!
• My dresscode is not consent!
• Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol does not necessarily translate to consent, so it’s best to postpone sex and wait. (Prevention better than cure.)
• Consent can be revoked at any time! Whether we just took off our clothes, or we almost started having sex or whether we are mid-penetration and it feels good to you. You have a right to change your mind at any time.
• In my view, your “don’t…. stop” rape jokes are only perpetuating the grotesque rape culture of our society! Don’t try to smudge the line between not wanting sex and consenting. It is not funny. Stop it!

Music : Rise Above Profanity

Well i decided to leave you with another performace they did in 2010 on our local television station, Television Jamaica (TVJ) "Change A Life" concert. Enjoy!

No-Maddz : Troddin'

Hey World!:)

I'd like to introduce you (if you don't know them by now) to a pretty cool, no scratch that, an A-MAH-ZING group. Jamaicans may already recognize Oneil Peart, Everaldo Creary, Sheldon Sheppard and Chris Gordon as dub poetry group No-Maddz. Poo Puku Poo Puku Poo.  Not only are they musically inclined and talented actors but they have a certain asthetic appeal which i really like!

Anywhere on the island i hear they'll be performing, i always drag my friends with me and "mysteriously" end up there lol. But i've always enjoyed listening to them perform and watch them enjoy their own performances. Plus it is almost like the energy displayed on stage, is passed on to the audience and you just "feel" it! Yeah i know, my description is kinda weird but i challenge you to go, go to one of their performance and "feel" the energy too. You'll be glad you did.:)

Check out their latest video launched June 2012 below titled "Sort Out Yuh Life Jamaica!"

Recently, Sheldon Sheppard (pictured above) took home the Best Actor prize at last weekend's American Black Film Festival (ABFF) for his role as a gangster with a conscience in

director Storm Saulter's Better Mus' Come.

Poo Puku Poo Puku Poo. Sort out yuh life Jamaica!:)

Music: How Deep Is Your Love

Hey World!:)

This is the song i've been listening to all day [while studying ssshhhhh]. This track is How Deep Is Your Love by Sean Paul featuring Kelly Rowland, from Sean Paul's fifth studio album Tomahawk Technique. Click the link and get yourself a copy of his album.

Enjoy!

M A R L E Y : The Life, Music & Legacy of Bob Marley

Hey World!:)

The Bob Marley Documentary is here and in theatres near you! Have you watched it as yet?! Take a peek at the documentary trailer above. The documentary is now in the theatres and On Demand. I am currently pacing myself where school and the rest of my life is concerned right now, so i will wait and watch it May 17. ^_^

Check the following links to purchase the Official Soundtrack for the Documentary:

• Marley: Original Soundtrack [Audio CD]
• Marley: Original Soundtrack [Vinyl]

Bob Marley was a very wise man and his philosophy on life, love and people is really that piece which is missing from most people. Below are the quotes i've carried with me:

 “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?”

“The people who were trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?”

"My life is only important if me can help plenty."

“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect - you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there.”  

“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.”

“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”

“Don't worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright”

 

Look at that gorgeous smile!:) 

Music: This Is The Land Of My Birth

Lyrics

Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Aah, Aah, Aah
This is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.

I will never leave her shores, I will never run away.
I will always believe in the black, the green, the gold I say.
All nations greater for their trials, we must face the test of time,
And our people they are strong and we going to get along.
Though some people say we are poor, but the progress you make my friend is not always how rich you are.

I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.

Let us stop for a minute, count our blessings one by one.
We should never be disloyal, but stand up and keep strong.
My Jamaica is a beautiful island, she is the pearl of the Caribbean Seas and our people they are free, no oppression there to see.
With the prettiest women there be. And the hills, and the plains and the rivers and the valleys always beckon to me.

I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Aah, Aah, Aah

Miss Tourist, Mr. Tourist, leave your land and come.
Tarry here for a while, and have a bath in the warm warm sun.
We will share our land with you. Our people they are true, they will want to be with you.
They will love, they will help, they will give, if you wish my friend you can live.
You will be a happier one in the land of the rising sun.

I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.

I say this is the land of my birth; I say this is the land of my birth.
I say this is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.

- By Eric Donaldson

I Am Proudly Celebrating Jamaica 50!

Hey World!

This year is a milestone year for Jamaica, so i know it's gonna be HUUUUUGE! Every event or celebration this year is just gonna MAAAAJOR!!!! Our National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. And this year will be our fiftieth anniversary. While we celebrate, our memories of our past trials and our achievements will be a definate inspiration for us moving forward.
NOW for the juicy tidbits, I myself am anxiously waiting for the London 2012 Olympic Games (specifically the athletics segment from August 3-12, 2012), where our Jamaican athletes will take center stage and WOW the world [again]. However for others, i know their list of big moments this year includes but is not limited to the following:

• April 26- 29 -- Expo Jamaica 50, National Indoor Sports Arena, Jamaica
• April 28- 29 -- Kingston Pon Di River, Literary, Arts & Music Festival, Boone Hall Oasis, Stony Hill, Jamaica
• May 5 -- Jamaica Invitational Athletic Meet, National Stadium
• May 23 -- National Labour Day
• May 28 -- 9th Annual Palm Beach Jerk Caribbean Culture Festival, Florida, USA
• June 21 -- Jamaica 50 Ladies Day Royal Ascot, United Kingdom
• July 1 -- International Reggae Day Street Party, New Kingston, Jamaica
• July 15- 21 -- Reggae Sumfest 2012, Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica (Remember to book your hotel rooms early)

• July 25- August 6 -- O2 AEG London Program (Six Day Jamaica Music Festival, Bob Marley Exhibition, Jamaica House @ the Bubble, Brixton Splash)
• August 1 -- Emancipation Day
• August 1- 5 -- Establish Jamaica 50 Independence Jubilee Village JCDC
• August 1 -- Augus Fair & Reggae Night
• August 2 -- Mello Go Roun
• August 3 -- Independence Nostalgia + World Reggae Dance Festival
• August 4 -- Jamaica Praise, Indoor Sports Center
• August 4 -- Oliver Samuels presents Jamaica 50th Independence Celebration, Roberto Clemente State Park, Bronx, New York
• August 5 -- Independence Street Parade, Indoor Sports Center
• August 5 -- Independence Grand Gala, Indoor Sports Center
• August 6 -- Independence Day
• August 3-6 -- Dream Weekend, Negril (Remember to book your hotel rooms early)

• August 11 -- Independence Gala: Jamaica Land We Love, Toronto

Easter Bubbling

Hey Guys!

Just leaving you with two (2) hot tracks. The first is from Konshens - Gyal a bubble, to get you in the mood for the weekend;)

Go turn up the volume on your speakers, no actually BLAST IT [from 2:12] and let the music take you over, practice your moves LOL:) and enjoy!

 

The second track is from Mr Vegas - Bruck it down.

Easter in JA

Hey World! *waves* :)

So apart from going to church during Easter and making sacrifices during Lent, one major thing for Jamaicans at this time of the year [apart from eating bun & cheese lol] is traveling to Ocho Rios for Easter Weekend. Reason?! To party ofcourse!

Below are just a few of the parties which patrons look forward to every year at Easter:

And the new comer on the Ochi block, Chocolate Bunnies, which should be happening now. I wonder how it's going....

However, how i will be spending my Easter weekend is exactly as below:(...... I am really tempted to go to Ochi though sooooooo who knows, maybe in my next post i'll be confessing that i actually went and i didn't do that which i ought to have done^_^

             

The Jolly Boys

Hey World!

The Rehab video (which was originally song by Amy Winehouse) speaks to the different eras of The Jolly Boys historical journey, from their original moonlighting days as the house band of choice up through their current incarnation as a ‘classic retro’ group whose pop sensibility is very much in keeping with the mood of the times. Be sure to check out their website, Jolly Boys Music so you can be in the know. In this generation, The Jolly Boys continue to be relevant. You can't help but love their love for their music, especially when the riddim and the beat takes over.

Below is a list of their upcoming tour dates, go and check them out when they are in your area:

April 2011

• Apr 29 Nikaia, Nice

May 2011

• May 01 Sportpaleis, Antwerp
• May 03 Colorline Arena, Hamburg
• May 04 Kopi Arena, Oberhausen
• May 06 Forum, Milan
• May 07 Schleyerhalle, Stuttgart
• May 09 Forum, Copenhagen
• May 10 The Globe, Stockholm
• Mau 12 Festhalle, Frankfurt
• May 13 O2 Arena, Berlin
• May 14 O2 Arena, Prague
• May 16 Hallenstadion, Zurich
• May 17 Bercy, Paris
• May 19 Olympiahalle, Munich
• May 20 Galaxie, Amneville
• May 21 Arena, Koln
• May 23 Ahoy, Rotterdam
• May 25 O2 Arena, Dublin
• May 27 MEN Arena, Manchester
• May 29 LG Arena, Birmingham
• May 31 O2 Arena, London

Trench Town Rocked

As a part of our Reggae Month celebrations, the community of Trench Town, Bob Marley's birthplace held a series of events in his honour. Like any good event, it had all the requirements: good food, great vibes, great music, all-in-all a great atmosphere. Various entertainers graced the stage from T.O.K., to Wayne Marshall, Tifa and Fambo, to the closing acts Damion and Ziggy Marley.

Attached are a few pictures from the 12th staging of Trench Town Rocks, held February 4. Enjoy!

                                 

            

Photos courtesy of Ishango Photography.

Music : Affairs of the Heart

This is another hit song from Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, titled Affairs of the Heart. I personally am in love with this track [and the man behind the music^_^] but it has been constantly on replay. Below are a few lyrics from this track Affairs of the Heart:

"... When the tour bus drop off and all light lock off and I'm a mere mortal again,

      promoter belly full and all the fans gone home, I'm glad that your more than a friend ..."

"... Nuff a dem nuh fortunate enough to have somebody
     Some just cannot see beyond the flesh and it's so funny
     Never get too caught up in yourself to feel the magic
     True love come n pass you by in life that is so tragic ..."

"... Well nuff a dem a just Miss Congeniality,
      dem pretty face and dem nah face reality
      well dem a quantity, woman you a quality! ..."

But don't just take my opinion, listen for yourself!