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A disclaimer. The information you read is gathered from various newspapers, the internet and other sources. To keep the news short and sweet I have summarized and kept it to reflect the thoughts of the person(s) interviewed. I will be listing some upcoming events that will keep the tri-state area informed. I will continue to improve and give you more news as time goes by. Send me an  if you've got something to contribute.
Doesn't seem to be a good week, 3/6/00, for DJs. Ninja Man and Don Yute are in the news.

"Don Yute" aka Jason Williams Shot in Atlanta, GA. DJ Don Yute was shot in the chest when he went to visit a friend in Atlanta, Georgia the week of March 6, 2000. It is reported that Don Yute arrived at the home of an associate and upon entering the premises, a masked man reportedly jumped him and pulled him into the home. Don Yute thought that it was his friends joking around but upon seeing his friend's faces realized the masked man was for real. The masked man, before leaving, pumped a bullet into Don Yute's chest. He was rushed to Grady Memorial where doctors were astonished. The report was the bullet passed straight through the DJ's chest without damaging any organs. The bullet only grazed his lungs. DJs from the music fraternity flew down to his beside to give their support. Don Yute is reportedly doing fine and is able to go home but he is staying in the hospital for a couple of days to make sure everything is fine with him. Infiniti Movement Crew say a prayer for you "Our Father, Who Art in Heaven ....."



Ninja Man Beaten Up By Warders. Desmond Ballentine, "aka" Ninja Man was hospitalized earlier this week 3/6/00 after prison warders allegedly inflict a whole heap a lick on the Don Gorgon. The injuries occurred when Ninja tried to defend his cell-mate from being beaten by the Warders. The warders told Ninja to move out of the way so they can take care of business but Ninja stayed put. This is when the warders start put on some lick on Ninja Man with the baton. Ninja said they broke his left shoulder again - an injury that had never fully healed stemming from from 2 motor vehicle accidents in 1998. One of the accidents was when Ninja Man was being taken in a prison van that crashed and turned over. What does it take to kill a Ninja? God. Ninja Man is a survivor and I believe he will survive this attack. Ninja Man's sister said they will be seeking justice for the assault and a lawsuit.


Matterhorn & King Addies at it Again For Biltmore Reunion.  What is being said as the best dance of the year was held at the Biltmore Ballroom "aka" Warehouse in Brooklyn 3/10/00. King Addies promoted this dance and the massives came out early. The dance started about 10:30 p.m. that saw Winterfresh and Neil Diamond drawing some classics on dub and 45's. Some artistes that we heard from was Dennis Brown, Half Pint, Nitty Gritty, Garnett Silk and host of memorable tunes, that made you want the days when Biltmore was Biltmore. Babyface arrived at the dance some time past 12:00am and he and Winterfresh ripped the place up with some new rhythms some I recall from the most recent dance in El Mantra in the Bronx the week before. The place mash up when Tony Matterhorn said "Babyface is the wickedest dub cutting selector but none a dem 'fassy' deh nuh bad like me." He then drew some wicked selections after which he took a commercial and step upon King Addies when he once again to teamed up with Baby 'Bad Rasta' Face. Their timing was good and it was as if Matterhorn had not left King Addies. I think if they were still sparring, King Addies and Matterhorn would be unstoppable.  Bounty Killer was in the house to do his performance.
The first artist to come on was Plucka Ranks who gave an impressive and full of stage performance. Conroy Smith did "Dangerous" then he left and made way for Sean Paul. Sean Paul had the crowd going in the first 10 minutes of his performance but wasn't able to maintain it. The lights were turned down which kinda made the people wonder what's going on but soon after the Killer was introduced and Biltmore mash up when they heard Bounty's voice and upon his appearance. Bounty's set was spectacular. He joked with the crowd who was enjoying his set. He touched old, new, did acapella and made some big talk. Veterans in Biltmore were heard saying they never seen Bounty performed like this before. They were saying probably "him a go dead" why he performed this good. Well people, you couldn't ask for a better dance. This is what dancehall should be. Enjoyment!

Rodigan Spanks Mighty Crown In Connecticut.  Gentleman Rudeboy David Rodigan put a chink in the world champion Mighty Crown this past Saturday 3/18/00. The venue, West Indian Social Club, was ram from as early as 8:00pm. Most of the "celebrity" people had to be escorted through a club adjacent to the venue. Rodigan took no prisioners as he started off wicked. He lost momentum in the first round which allowed Mighty Crown to rally the crowd into the second round. It seemed like the world champion were on their way to victory when Rodigan pulled a dubplate which featured Grammy winners Santana and Wyclef. My sources informed me Mighty Crown was trying to improvise but had nothing to counteract the "Rudebwoy" from England who was seen jumping in the air hyping the tune. They meet again in New York, April 21,000 at Amazura.


Amazura Can't Hold Capleton. The "prophet" Capleton proved once again this past Saturday 3/19/00, why he is the hottest thing in dancehall today. Amazura was packed, that people had to be turned away. Like it or not, Capleton has the biggest pull in the dancehall fraternity right now. Not bad for an artist that came along in the early '90s with hits like 'Bumbo Red', 'Buggering', and the tune that start the rasta revolution 'Tour'. We saw artistes like Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous, Terry Ganzie to name a few converting to the rasta religion. Capleton saw a resurgence in his career in 1998 and hasn't looked back. The millennium is on hand Capleton will surely keep the fire burning.


Welcome! Welcome Bounty Killer. On Saturday the 5th of February 2000, Bounty Killer performed at Act III Night Club in the Bronx and then hung out for the weekend in the States. On Monday, February 5, 2000, Bounty visited Don One's studio. It’s been 6 years since Bounty’s been inside this studio. But what made this a historic night was the announcement over the radio that whoever wanted dubs from Bounty Killer should be at Don One tonight. At 7:00 pm, you name it and you found selectors, operators and sound owners including Addies, Tony Matterhorn and DJ Roy to name a few, waiting for the arrival of Bounty Killer. As Bounty arrived at the studio he received a standing ovation from his fans. For Don One it was like a blessing as he "bathed" from studio time. Don One at one point got vex after Bounty began deejaying and the fans began turning the studio into a dancehall scene. Bounty worked until about 1:00 a.m. until he called it quits and there were still whole lot of sound owners in line.


Mr. Lexus and Fresh Kidz Turns Out El Mantra.  Big up to Tullo, Markie, Chris Love and Colin P. And yes Chris, it is Rohan Marley that Lauryn Hill is dating not that one you were talking about. So you say you need proof. OK click this link and you will get your proof.

It's been a couple of weeks since I updated the news due to the fact that I have been busy visiting some wayward clubs (yes folks strip clubs too) trying to build a vibes and promote my boatride coming up in July. See, I think I am way overdue for a visit to good old Jamaica--maybe April or May. Believe me people, the weather here in the states makes you so depressed, it makes you really consider giving up and going back to Yard. Anyway, just as I was giving up hope, I went to a dance February 26 dance in El Mantra in the Bronx with my Sparring P Chris Love of Infiniti Movement and the Fresh Kidz. The featured sounds were King Addies, Afrique, and a host of other sounds passing through. The featured artiste of the night was Mr. Lexus. This youth is going places. Let me begin to bring you the vibes of the dance. Addies was doing the juggling when I got to the dance. People, King Addies musically deserve their title. I haven't enjoyed myself listening to music in a dancehall from another sound in a long time, but Addies put my faith back in dancehall. Babyface was born to select. I give credit where credit is due. Winterfresh is trying to fill that void that Matterhorn left when he departed from Addies. Winterfresh had a vibes but a lot of people are still looking for a Matterhorn vibes as I overheard some dancehall kings and queens talking. Anyway, Mr. Lexus got underway and thrilled the crowd to "Halla Halla", then "Cellie" which had the people singing with him. The showman that he is, Lexus got to business by taking off his shirt for the ladies who screamed in appreciation of his body. He continued with "Cook" which had the shottas putting hands in the air. He then called on Christopher Melody from out of the "Headache Crew". He did his thing and made way for Mr. Lexus again who picked up where he left off. He then called on some old friends The Fresh Kidz who, as soon as they touched the staged, had the place erupting to their well coordinated dancing. The ladies pet Lexus decided to show his skills as a dancer and also had the place cheering. Not to be outdone, the Fresh Kidz came back on stage and dampened Lexus's dancing. Lexus asked for the ridim and he this time pretended he was on a bike. He tore the place down. Fresh Kidz seeing this decided to reenter the stage and it was wicked. They performed a dance that ended with Tullo of the Fresh Kidz doing a back flip into a dance move that made El Mantra bawl forward. Mr. Lexus seeing that he was not going to win here, decided to do what he did best and that was hold the mike and gave the people "Stress", which is what he was feeling. He then exited the stage leaving the massives wanting more. This was a well-put-together dance. I am anticipating the video. Cover charge was $30, I always complain cause me no like spend so much money, but it was well spent.



Beenie Man's New Album "Art and Life".  "Art & Life", the latest album from Beenie Man and for Virgin Records, is set to be released May 9, 2000.  The album features artistes like Mya, Red Man, Tonto Metro & Devonte, Wyclef & Red Hot Chilly Peppers. Yes, you read right. Red Hot Chilly Peppers. I haven't heard any cuts from the album but people say it has some really good songs. I criticize Beenie Man not on a regular and not because I don't like him, but because he seems to jump into everything just to make a dollar. Sometimes you can make a dollar go. For example? Papa San, Junior Tucker, Carlene Davis and a few other artistes have professed their faith and given up the dancehall to pursue gospel songs on a regular. Who was there to jump on the band wagon? Beenie Man. I still can't figure out why he made "Gospel Time". Lyrics like "Shake dat booty dat Jesus gave you" makes me wonder if he would sell his soul for a dollar? Anyway, I will not digress. The album features some really good tunes, crossovers as we say, which is expected. The album also features a Latin song 'The Tumble"-- trying to appeal to the masses again -- nothing wrong with that. He did "Girls Dem Sugar" with Mya which had a different drop to it. There is about several good hardcore reggae tunes on the album. Listen out for the album in May 2000.
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