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With the summer in full swing and the appeal for good quality reggae/dancehall music on a high, the dynamic duo known as Razz & Biggy continue creating waves of memorable performances. Locally they have already been booked and represented well at many of the ‘must go’ events for what is the ‘high party season’ in Jamaica.

On the international scene, they have been equally as busy representing dancehall/reggae music with, international reggae star, Serani.

August 1 saw them at the XS Nightclub in Toronto, Ontario, rocking the stage one last time; holding the brakes on what was a two-month long tour which saw them going across various venues in and around Europe and Canada. While Razz stayed in Jamaica to carry on the duties of the duo, Biggy found himself playing in front of 25 jam packed venues for the duration of the tour that saw him thrilling crowds at events/venues such as ‘Summer jam’ in Germany, DA SHAKE in Belgium, Club Ice in Cyprus, Majestic Club in Paris and The Green Bottle, Colossal Nightclub, Hungarian Hall in Canada, amongst others.

energetic performances

After a successful tour in March of this year which saw Biggy, Serani and the team delivering fun-filled and energetic performances across Europe, the word quickly spread about their vibe-filled sets and soon requests were being sent for repeat performances and also for visits to new locations/events.

Events like Summerjam which is easily one of the largest and well supported reggae/dancehall festivals in Europe saw thousands of enthusiastic supporters flocking to Germany to enjoy music from some of the more highly requested entertainers representing the dancehall genre. Though Biggy did not share the main stage he played and supported Serani on his set on the smaller stage to much satisfaction from the patrons in attendance.

“It was pleasantly surprising that people so far from us in Jamaica can be singing the songs that are playing in the dancehall locally”, Biggy commented about his experience at Summer Jam 2010.

With just a few weeks left before summer officially ends, fans are gearing up for another mini-tour featuring Razz and Biggy touching venues across Europe once more, to date five events have already been confirmed and promoters are pitching to add other events that will adequately satisfy the thirst of the Europeans for music straight out of Jamaica. Summer 2010 continues to one of the more eventful ones for the dynamic duo.

 Courtesy of www.jamaicastar.com

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There is no stopping the talented deejay who recently returned home from America, after a three-week promotional tour which took her across the Tri-state area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Ruffi-Ann is currently enjoying strong rotation with her latest single which is titled, Forty-EightYears.

Encouraged by the positive response the single has been receiving in the streets, Ruffi-Ann plans to shoot a music video in support of it before the end of August.

Ruffi-Ann is also busy in the studios working on several new projects with producers such as Dean Fraser (Cannon Production) and Ralston Barrett (Westside Konnection Records).

New deal for Flo Factory Productions 

Flo Factory Productions, a Jamaican independent record label, recently announced the signing of a production and distribution deal with Suncycle Records, a major record label out of the U.K.

The Flo Factory members, Jahnoi Nunez and Christopher ‘Damas’ Williams, are very elated about such an opportunity.

“As the local and international pioneers fuses, we are very happy for the prospect as we will now combine reggae, dancehall and hip hop to meet international standards under the label Suncycle Productions,” said a member of Flo Factory.

With its many nominations for outstanding work, from Mobo Awards to the Underground U.K Music Awards, just to name a few, the CEO of Suncycle Records, Chad ‘Dolamite’ Williamson, also said that with this joint venture there would be much more positive outcome. “We are happy with the decision to bring the Flo Factory family under our distribution umbrella, as we go forward together”, he highlighted.

Suncycle Records has been around for over a decade and has worked with artistes like Grappy Ranks, Baby Cham, Spragga Benz, Vybz Kartel and Mavado.

Flo Factory Productions began operations in 2002, and has worked with the likes of Tifa, Warrior King, Oneil Peart and Angel Smith. The Flo Factory family has also integrated their production skills in the corporate world, and has worked alongside Digicel on many projects.

As both labels embark on the new deal, they are set to release the Road of Life rhythm which features I-Octane’s Love Yah, Hya Slyce’s Blessings I give thanks Fah, Fyakin’s Hard Out Deh, High Flames’ With Love and Damas’ The Road of Life.

Tiana ‘Sold Out’ 

Jamaica’s newest female sensation, Tiana, who is known for the hit single Skippin’ Feelin’, featuring Chi Ching Ching, is quickly on the rise.

She also has a number of fresh singles out such, as Inna 2010 on the Glory rhythm, More Money on the Stage Mix rhythm and, most recently, No Man Can’t Talk Bad Bout Mi on the Trailer Reloaded rhythm – which is a counteraction for Konshens’ hit song, Gal Dem Ah Talk Bout Mi.

However, since the release of her mixtape, Sold Out, the dancehall princess got over 2,000 downloads in the first three days, before the link was broken and had to be replaced.

The downloads came from the US, France, Jamai ca, UK, Canada, Guadalupe, Trinidad & Tobago, Germany, Kenya and Japan.

Tiana says, “I am happy with the results. It’s always a great feeling to know that the hard work that was put in is greatly appreciated by thousands. I would like to big-up everyone who made this possible. DJ X from Cashflow who created the mixtape, D&H for the hot OMG Usher remix; Konshens; Wayne Marshall; G Whizz; Andrew & Wada Blood, who all did some brilliant skits on the mixtape.”

In a few weeks, fans will be treated to several new songs from Tiana, one of which is titled Dat Mi Want on the hot Flirtation rhythm. This rhythm also features Vybz Kartel, Wayne Marshall, Konshens, Andrew & Wada Blood and S. Bless. Another big project in the making is Pose A Di Bar, for an undercover producer who goes by the name Mr Hype.

Courtesy of www.jamaicastar.com

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 Yendi Phillips, Miss Jamaica hogged the limelight instantly after the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant held in Las Vegas. This is not because she won the mammoth crown of Miss Universe 2010 rather it is because of her getting the second position at the contest.

Well, Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete has won the diamond crown and been named the world’s most beautiful and sexy woman.

Yendi Phillipps has created the history by being the first runner-up at the pageant and getting the highest ever finish by a Jamaican in Miss Universe contest.

Initially when she was roped into the final 15, it was a historic feat nonetheless then she landed on to final 10, it was a cheerful experience and finally she was placed among the top 5, it delighted the Jamaican nation.

And when Yendi Phillipps was announced the first runner-up of the Miss Universe 2010 contest, the nation simply danced to the beats by tapping the feet.
Although she was very near to win, the Jamaicans are considering it the victory as it is the first time, any Jamaican could make to the final five.

It is a fact that if for any reason, Miss Universe (Miss Mexico) cannot continue or make it as a Miss Universe during her tenure, it would obviously be Yendi Phillipps as the Miss Universe 2010 as per her replacement.

Anyway Yendi, it is undoubtedly a big success by beating the horde of world’s top most beauties in the pageant

Source: buzztab

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