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ELEPHANT MAN IS BACK ON BILLBOARD’S DANCE/CLUB CHART!
Elephant Man— Hips Sing, Elephant Man’s collaboration with American house music DJ/producer DJ Sultan, debuted at number 47 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart last week. It is the third entry on this chart for the dancehall artist. He was on Janet Jackson’s 2004 number one dance hit All Nite (Don’t Stop); in 2007, he again topped the chart with Kat Deluna on Whine Up. Between 2003 and 2009, Elephant Man racked a string of hits on Billboard charts. On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, he scored two hits: 2003’s Pon De River, Pon De Bank which stalled at number 86, and Jook Gal (Wine Wine) alongside Kip Rich, which peaked at number 57. On Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart he charted at number 15 in June 2004 with Jook Gal, while Pon De … Read entire article »
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ENTERTAINERS WHO ARE “FACING THE MUSIC!”
Flippa Mafia—- It was not a good year for some Jamaican entertainers (and a former beauty pageant contestant). Several were hauled before the courts or jailed. Here is a look at some of those cases. Flippa Mafia After a three-year legal battle, flamboyant deejay Flippa Mafia was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the Camden Superior Court in New Jersey in June. In December last year, the entertainer, whose given name is Andrew Davis, was found guilty of first-degree distribution of cocaine, second-degree money laundering, and second-degree conspiracy. He will serve 12 years before being eligible for parole. Flippa Mafia was also ordered to pay a US$250,000 anti-money laundering profiteering penalty. In addition to songs like Unfinished House and Hear Me Hear, the deejay was known for ‘dashing cash’ into the audience during his performances. He … Read entire article »
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THE MOTHER OF ONE OF ELEPHANT MAN’S CHILDREN, SHAMARA GRANT, IS SHOT TO DEATH IN HER HOME!
By Nancene Duhaney– Shamar Grant— Shamar Grant, a St Andrew woman who is said to be the mother of one of Elephant Man’s children, reportedly had a premonition of her death. Grant, 35, was shot multiple times as she laid in bed with her 13-year-old son at their home in Cedar Valley Road in St Andrew on Monday. “A Sunday me see her and she a tell mi say she nuh like how she feel ’cause she have a … Read entire article »
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ELEPHANT MAN ESCAPES RAPE CHARGES AFTER COMPLAINANT DIES!
Elephant Man— DANCEHALL artist Elephant Man was freed of rape and other sexual charges in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston, on Monday. According to the investigating officer, the case was dismissed after it was revealed that the complainant had passed away. She was buried on January 17. The prosecution said it could offer no evidence against the artist. As a result, a group of jurors were empanelled and instructed by Justice Marcia Dunbar Green to return a formal verdict of not guilty, freeing Elephant Man (whose given name is Oniel Bryan) of charges of rape, buggery and grievous sexual assault. The charges against the artist stemmed from a January 2012 incident involving a 31-year-old woman at his Hillcrest Avenue home, in St Andrew. … Read entire article »
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EMERGING SINGJAY JAH SHAWN IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NEW SINGLE “GONE TOO SOON!”
Jah Shawn (Photo: Kenyon Hemans)— Emerging singjay Jah Shawn is optimistic about his upcoming single called Gone Too Soon. Slated to be released next Tuesday, the single is the first from his debut EP entitled Authentic Jah Shawn. That project has a release date of November 15. The singjay said he expects Gone Too Soon to resonate with listeners. “I think this song will go places because the message is deep and real. Everyone knows about the pain … Read entire article »
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DANCEHALL SINGER DARRIO, FEELS THE LOVE IN AFRICA!
Singer Darrio performing in Kenya—- Africa has become one of dancehall music’s most vibrant markets, especially in the last five years. Among the artists making a mark there is singer Darrio. Next week, the 29-year-old heads to the Motherland for his fourth visit. On October 7, he deejays Delus and Konshens perform in Juba in the Sudan. The following day, he and Delus are scheduled to perform at the Skyluxx Nightclub in Nairobi, Kenya. It is Darrio’s second trip to Africa this year, having worked in Kampala, Uganda in August. “Africa is a high-energy place, the people feel strongly about the music an’ Jamaican culture. Is definitely a different kinda love,” he told the Observer. The Trelawny-born vocalist first visited Africa in 2011 for gigs in Nairobi. He said dancehall has picked up considerably on the … Read entire article »
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PATRICIA CHIN OF VP RECORDS GETS A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD!
Pat Chin (second left) Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin, widow of Vincent Chin and co-founder of VP Records, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday night at the Libera Awards in New York. Chin is the first female recipient of the award, presented by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM). She gave an emotional acceptance speech at the Highline Ballroom. “I am honored to be the first female to receive such a prestigious award. Words cannot truly convey my feelings. I’m so pleased to be recognized by the independent music community and A2IM, the reason being that, the spirit of independence has always been so deeply ingrained in my heart and thus, the heart of my business and life,” said Chin, who received a standing ovation. The function was attended by music industry heavyweights including … Read entire article »
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ELEPHANT MAN GIVES AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN DUBAI!
Dancehall artist Elephant Man performing at a gig in Dubai.—– IN 10 years as a solo act, Elephant Man has performed in several countries, helping to spread the dancehall gospel. His latest stop was in Dubai, largest city in the United Arab Emirates. He performed there last Saturday on the monthly Beachfest. The deejay was surprised that dancehall is so popular in the Middle East territory. “Di ting tun up down dey. Di people dem love the music, love the Energy God (another of his monikers),” Elephant Man told Sunday Observer. He added that he was unaware that so many Jamaicans lived in Dubai, an oil-rich area that is home to thousands of expatriates. “Jamaican nuff down dey like New York,” he said. Elephant Man is the latest dancehall artist to perform this year at Beachfest, which … Read entire article »
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ELEPHANT MAN’S RAPE TRIAL NOW SET FOR MARCH 16!
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The rape trial of entertainer Elephant man has been pushed back to March 16, 2015. The date was set when the entertainer, whose real name is Oniel Bryan, appeared in the Home Circuit for trial today. The case could not start due to other ongoing cases. The artist’s bail was extended. The 38-year-old artist is charged with rape stemming from a January 2012 incident involving a 31-year-old woman at his Hillcrest Avenue home in St Andrew. … Read entire article »
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ANOTHER DANCEHALL FEUD BREWING? ELEPHANT MAN CALLS BEENIE MAN “BAD MIND!”
By Curtis Campbell— ( l – r ) Elephant Man, Beenie ManElephant Man has come out swinging at fellow dancehall artist Beenie Man, following comments made by the veteran in an interview with New York’s Hot 97 FM, in which he referred to Elephant Man and other dancehall artists as ‘broken down’.According to Elephant Man, Beenie Man’s comments are damaging to the progress of dancehall and reggae music. He said the veteran artist is trying to brand himself as the face of dancehall music, … Read entire article »
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