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TWENTY YEARS LATER, “DANCEHALL QUEEN” STILL REIGNS!
By Kevin Jackson— The song Dancehall Queen by Beenie Man and Chevelle Franklyn hit the Billboard charts exactly 20 years ago this week. Originally produced by Tony Kelly and Steven “Lenky” Marsden, the song was remixed by Lowell “Sly” Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare for Island Jamaica. It was the remix that took off and became a monster hit. Dancehall Queen was the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly publicized independent Jamaican film of the same name, which … Read entire article »
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SINGER LEEA STEWART IS MAKING STRIDES WITH SINGLE “I’LL BE RIGHT THERE!”
BY RICHARD JOHNSON— Leea Stewart—- HER father is Willie Stewart, former drummer of reggae band Third World. Her brother, Monea, is a music producer. Now, Leea Stewart is making her way into the music industry. The Jamaica-born, Florida-based singer’s I’ll Be Right There is featured on the soundtrack of The Heart of Summer which is currently being shown in the United States. Directed by Adrian Allen, the film stars Jamaican actor Paul Campbell, Oraine Barrett and Tesh Beckham. According to Stewart, I’ll Be Right There was written and recorded at a really low point in her life. “The song was written a few years ago when I was going through a really dark period in my life. It got so low that I realized that family was not enough to get me through. It was then … Read entire article »
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A FULL HOUSE FOR THE KINGSTON’S PREMIERE OF THE MOVIE “JAMAICAN MAFIA!”
Members of the cast of Jamaican Mafia at the premiere at Carib 5 on Friday. From left: Stokley Brown, Mykal Fax, Jaun Bennett, Craig Brown, Michelle ‘D’Angel’ Downer, and Paul Campbell. (PHOTO: Kenyan Hemans)— THE Carib 5 cinema in Cross Roads was packed to capacity last Friday for the premiere of the film Jamaican Mafia. A joint production between Donzo Productions, Kingston 11 Films and Yaad Boiz Films Productions, it was filmed in New York. Jamaican Mafia tells the story of Zoolian Anderson (played by Mykal Fax), a car salesman who quits his job for life in the fast lane with his uncle Soljie (played by Paul Campbell), head of an organisation known as Jamaican Mafia. A number of well-known entertainment personalities appear in the film. They include Irie Jam Radio’s Robert ‘Bobby’ Clarke, … Read entire article »
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THE MOVIE “JAMAICAN MAFIA” TO PREMIERE AT KINGSTON’S CARIB 5 CINEMA, NOVEMBER 27!
Director of “Jamaican Mafia” Orville Matherson—- Finally. Jamaicans have been waiting over a year for the premiere of the highly anticipated movie, ‘Jamaican Mafia’. Now that wait is over as the show will start November 27 at the Carib 5 cinema in Cross Roads with a glitzy premiere party. “Paul Campbell, Mykal Fax, Stokely Brown, D’Angel will all be present for the premiere of this movie, it’s going to be an amazing event,” said Orville Matherson, producer of the film. The film features some of Jamaica’s finest talent, including veteran actor Paul Campbell, whose credits include Dancehall Queen and Third World Cop and dancehall artiste Michelle ‘D’ Angel’ Downer. The storyline chronicles the life of Zoolian Anderson (played by actor Mykal Fax) as he moves from life as a regular citizen to being … Read entire article »
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KINGSTON COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION, HONORS FOUR OF ITS ENTERTAINMENT GIANTS!
(From left) Actor Paul Campbell, music producer Donovan Germain, former Kingston College vice-principal and teacher Jasmin Reid, music producer Gussie Clarke, and sound engineer Dennis Thompson share lens time a function recognizing them for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields at Antun’s in Queens, New York, recently. The occasion was organised by the New York chapter of the Kingston College Old Boys Association.– FOUR past students of Kingston College (KC) with strong ties to the Jamaican entertainment industry, were honored on May 2 by the school’s New York chapter. Music producers Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke and Donovan Germain, sound engineer Dennis Thompson, and actor Paul Campbell were recognised by the Kingston College Old Boys Association for outstanding achievements in their fields. Jasmin Reid, a retired vice-principal and teacher at KC, was also honored … Read entire article »
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THE DIRECTOR OF “JAMAICAN MAFIA” HOPES FOR A BIG TURN-OUT FOR ITS JAMAICAN PREMIERE!
Paul Campbell in a scene from the movie Jamaican Mafia— VAFOMBA Donzo, director of Jamaican Mafia, said he is encouraged by the audience turnout to his movie and hopes for a similar response for his Jamaican premiere. “Once we finalise the date, we will let the public know. But I’m hoping for a big premiere,” he told the Jamaica Observer. Filmed entirely in New York City last year, the movie had its American premiere at Sunrise Multiplex Cinemas in Valley Stream, Queens, New York. Jamaican Mafia stars Paul Campbell, whose credits include Dancehall Queen and Third World Cop. Mykal Fax and D’Angel are also listed among the credits. Donzo said the turnout was encouraging as the theatres were sold out. He said the film has also made stops in Altanta and North Carolina. “We had two … Read entire article »
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, IS THE NEW DATE FOR THE PREMIERE IN NEW YORK CITY OF “JAMAICAN MAFIA!”
Paul Campbell in a scene from the movie Jamaican Mafia.— A NEW date of Thursday, September 18, is scheduled for the premiere of Jamaican Mafia. The event is slated for Sunrise Multiplex Cinemas in Valley Stream, Queens, New York. Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam — promoters of the New York premiere, said an additional theatre is also reserved at the same venue. “Tickets for 240 seats are being sold at the venue only” said Clarke. Filmed entirely in New York City last year, Jamaican Mafia is directed by Vafamba Donzo and stars Paul Campbell, whose credits include Dancehall Queen and Third World Cop. Mykal Fax and D’Angel are also listed among the credits. Originally scheduled for August 27, the premiere was postponed as the producer, who had the only copy of the film, suffered … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S LATEST MOVIE “JAMAICAN MAFIA” TO PREMIERE IN NEW YORK CITY AUGUST 27!
Top: Paul Campbell stars in “Jamaican Mafia” Bottom: D’Angel in a scene— JAMAICAN Mafia, the independent movie starring Paul Campbell, is scheduled to officially premiere in New York City on August 27. Orville Matherson, one of the film’s executive producers, did not disclose a location, but told the Jamaica Observer that expectations are high for the flick, which he says is “based on real-life incidents”. Filmed entirely in New York City last year, Jamaican Mafia is directed by Nigerian … Read entire article »
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ACTOR PAUL CAMPBELL TO RECEIVE THE CARIBBEAN HERITAGE AWARD, MAY 26 IN NEW YORK CITY!
Paul Campbell—-ACTOR Paul Campbell is one of two recipients of the Caribbean Heritage Award, to be presented during the inaugural Oracabessa Festival, at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York, on May 26. Irwin Clare, a stalwart in New York City’s Jamaican community, will also receive an award. Campbell first came to prominence as Priest in the 1997 movie Dancehall Queen. He has had leading roles in films such as The Lunatic, Shottas and Third World Cop. Last … Read entire article »
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CALIFORNIA-BASED E-DEE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM AND MOVIE SEQUEL!
By Kevin Jackson—- E-Dee SINGER/actor E-Dee and producer Q Million (he worked on American Jazz artist Robert Glasper’s 2012 Grammy-winning album Black Radio) are working on his second album, scheduled for release this summer. It will have collaborations with several dancehall acts including Future Fambo, Wayne Wonder and Irie Love. Last year E-Dee scored a minor hit with Ghetto Yutes Rise alongside I-Octane and performed on shows in the United States with acts like Beenie Man. The California-based artist had … Read entire article »
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