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DANCEHALL SENSATION PATRA TO LAUNCH RESTAURANT AND COOKBOOK “COOKING WITH THE QUEEN!”

 By Howard Campbell—  Patra displaying Chateau 7’s Conch and Jerk Pork soups.— This is the ninth of a 10-part series looking at entertainers making a name outside of their field. DANCEHALL music rocked American clubs and charts during the 1990s. Shabba ruled the roost, and not far behind were Mad Cobra and Patra, queen of the pack. Sporting trademark braids, 42-year-old Patra says music is still a big part of her game. But she and husband Donahue Jarrett are preparing to expand their lifestyle brand in July by launching the Chateau 7 restaurant at Red Gal Ring, St Andrew. “Food has always been my passion, besides music. I used to cook for the people at VIBE (magazine) and (record company) Sony,” she recalled. “Shabba paid me to cook for him.” Chateau 7 has been in operation … Read entire article »

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SHAGGY ROCKS KAMPALA, UGANDA!

Shaggy & Patra REGGAE star Shaggy stole the show at the Club Mega fest in Kampala, Uganda, recently. He was among several international artists slated for the four- in-one music mega festival, which was organised by Nile Breweries Ltd under its Club Pilsener brand. According to The East African newspaper, the Jamaican entertainer rose to the occasion when the South African headliner Mafikizolo refused to take the stage in protest for being back- stage too long. Shaggy, who last performed in Kampala in 2009, was on his fourth visit to the east African state. He belted out tracks from his huge catalogue of hits which included It Wasn’t Me, Angel, Boombastic, Oh Carolina, Summertime, Strength of a Woman, and Hey Sexy Lady. “Don’t come to Jamaica for food, because I have had the best here. … Read entire article »

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PATRA SIGNALS ANOTHER COMEBACK ATTEMPT WITH NEW ALBUM, BOOKS, AND A TV SHOW!

Lady Patra … to release new album in October— By Shereita Grizzle— She was one of the hottest female deejays in the music industry during the 1990s before she disappeared from the music scene. But today, an effervescent Patra is ready to make her comeback and wants the world to know that this time, she’s here to stay. In an interview with The Sunday Gleaner, Patra revealed her plans for a musical takeover, saying her time away from the entertainment scene has allowed her to mature. Though she is not keen on changing her image, the artist believes she has now come into her own. “It’s been years that I’ve been trying to come out, but people that have approached me to work with them didn’t understand my image, and that’s something that I’ve fought to preserve for years.” Patra also expressed that … Read entire article »

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“SUPPORT THE ARTISTS BY BUYING THEIR ALBUMS” BOUNTY KILLER URGES FANS AT ALBUM LAUNCH!

By Kevin Jackson– Bounty Killer speaking at Bugle’s album launch last week. (right) Man-of-the-moment Bugle performs at the launch of his album Anointed, last week.– BOUNTY Killer, who emerged during dancehall’s most fruitful period in the 1990s, is urging fans to support artists by purchasing their albums. The veteran deejay made the call during a speech at singjay Bugle’s album launch last Thursday at Hope Gardens in St Andrew. “We need to see the support in album sales. Exalt your support for the music in the record sales, that’s the real support. By purchasing the album it makes the artist feel worthy,” said Killer. Sales for dancehall/reggae has plummeted drastically in the last eight years, with hit songs and albums few and far between. In the 1990s, dancehall artists such as Shabba Ranks, Patra, Mad … Read entire article »

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UNANSWERED QUESTIONS SURROUND THE KILLING OF THE DAUGHTER OF PRODUCER/MANAGER CLIFTON “SPECIALIST” DILLON

UNANSWERED QUESTIONS SURROUND THE KILLING OF THE DAUGHTER OF PRODUCER/MANAGER CLIFTON “SPECIALIST” DILLON

Veteran producer Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon. – FILE  By Sadeke Brooks— When they spoke a week ago, producer Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon had no idea that would be his last conversation with his 25-year-old daughter Anuska Dillon. Following her gruesome murder on Thursday, Specialist says he is still trying to come to terms with what happened. “I am coping. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. I wish it didn’t have to happen, but there is nothing I can do,” … Read entire article »

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ON THE HEELS OF THE SHANE BROWN AND BUSY SIGNAL SPLIT – IS MANAGING ARTISTS A RISKY BUSINESS?

ON THE HEELS OF THE SHANE BROWN AND BUSY SIGNAL SPLIT – IS MANAGING ARTISTS A RISKY BUSINESS?

Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon—- Shane Brown, Busy Signal split begs the question—- By Davina Henry—- Coming on the heels of the Busy Signal and Shane Brown split, the consensus among managers is that artists are sometimes ungrateful. After managing Busy Signal’s career from 2007, it came as a surprise to Brown when he was axed by the artist. To make matters worse, Brown says he was not told by Busy Signal that he was no longer needed. Busy had, instead, instructed his brother to … Read entire article »

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ARE FEMALE ARTISTS MAKING A COMBACK?

ARE FEMALE ARTISTS MAKING A COMBACK?

  BY RICHARD JOHNSON—– JAMAICAN female artists have been tasting international fame for nearly 50 years. Singer Millie Small was one of the first to do so when her cover of My Boy Lollipop shot to the top of the British and American charts back in 1964. In 1989, singer Marcia Griffiths released the Bunny Wailer-penned Electric Boogie which raced up American charts, reaching number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her most successful single. Top: Marcia … Read entire article »

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PATRA TALKS ABOUT HER ABSENCE, NEW MUSIC, AND FEMALE SEXUALITY IN REGGAE!

PATRA TALKS ABOUT HER ABSENCE, NEW MUSIC, AND FEMALE SEXUALITY IN REGGAE!

  By Tyler K. McDermott – Vibe Magazine—   Time has aged Patra like a fine wine. The Queen of the Pack shocked headlines last summer after an appearance at an Essence Magazine party, and from then on has been hard at work prepping her comeback with a new team, a new album, and a fresh outlook. Thanking MTV’s Sway amongst others, for the boost in the right direction after her absence, the reggae goddess dropped a new single … Read entire article »

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