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Timeka closer to number 1 on RE-tv charts

Even as local music lovers are soaking up the transformation of Guyanese songstress Timeka Marshall singing and acting abilities, the local diva is heading closer to the number one spot on the RE-tv charts with her ‘all night’ sensual video.

The local catwalk beauty’s combination video ‘Hush’ with Peetah Morgan of the Morgan Heritage clan is also making the rounds and has also entered the RE-tv charts.

The GT&T inaugural Cell Link Jingle winner recently completed promotional tours to Trinidad and Barbados and is currently in Jamaica working on yet another video; this time with Busy signal. That video will be filmed in June for launching in time for summer.

RE-tv is viewed by millions in the Caribbean, Japan and the USA.

Timeka entered the charts at number eight and was at number 3 last week. She’s currently second to D’aVille’s Missing you right now that has been in the number 1 spot for a second week.

The video ranks above Brick and Lace, Vybes Cartel. Timeka was also chosen by Peetah Morgan o star in a video where she plays his lady void of infidelity. That video will be released shortly.

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Kross Kolor’s 4th Annual School Show set for May 23

The stage is again being set for the Kross Kolor Records school show where much entertainment from local acts guaranteed to unfold.

The idea for the show came to being after Kross Kolor Records ((KKR) began enjoying immense popular support from young Guyanese of every strata of society.

Recognizing this, the record label took a decision in 2005 that it would promote a Concert designed specially for schools to give those children the opportunity to enjoy performances by their favorite Guyanese performer.

This year promise to be no different. On May 23 the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall will once more erupt with the sounds of Rhythm and song as X2, vanilla Shelly G, Alabama, X-Factor, B52, Ossie O, Big Red , Tennicia, Rajesh Dubraj , HRC and MC Basil Bradshaw take to the stage.

This year will also see the staging of an exhibition featuring exhibits from the Guyana Red Cross, National Aids Secretariat and a number of other agencies.

Burchmore Simon head of KKR says he always wanted to have a educational feature as part of the whole idea but the timing of previous shows which were held midweek prevented this.

Price of tickets is $400 vat inclusive out of which each school selling tickets get 10%. Special cash incentives are also being offered to the school selling the most tickets. Even though this year the show is being held on a Saturday Teachers are being encouraged to accompany students as is the norm.

Another special feature this year is the advent of big screens on which the performances can be viewed and on which ads depicting positive lifestyle choices will be shown between performances.

Security measures have been reviewed and in place for what could be a superb show and judging from the feed back so far this year promises much.

This year students have to be dressed in jeans or with their school shirt tie and or badge, or their school uniforms, or full length skirt with school shirt and badge.

The show has been incident free for the past three years and this year the organizers are working overtime to ensure that this continues. The shows sponsors this year are Ansa McAl and Smalta, Digicel and HJTV.

by Mondale Smith

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Six Crowned at Mother and Daughter 2009 Pageant

Mother and DaughterGuyana has added three new queens and princesses to its pageant winners list.

On Saturday night Tikesha Sullivan –Elias and daughter Tyanne, Yvonne Vikerie and daughter Amina as well as Gem Sandord-Johnson and daughter Anastasia were crowned winners of the 2009 mothers and daughters pageant at the National Cultural Centre.

Before a capacity audience they copped the titles of junior, intermediate and senior winners from a filed of twenty two pairs as the Supa-Stylistics group staged it 18th pageant on Saturday night.

Twenty two contesting pairs showcased each other in mostly locally designed outfits that celebrated the bond between mothers and daughters competitively at the junior, intermediate and senior levels.

For the junior competition sections of the audience were in stitches of laughter as little lasses aged no more than eight years old outshone their mothers with twirling hips and feminine, feline struts that bordered on precociousness.

Both mothers and daughters donned and displayed colourful, creative and mostly matching picnic, party dresses and skirt suits that transformed into Capri pants suits.

The designs offered variations that brought out the maturity of the mothers and the playfulness of the lasses and were accentuated by flowers, ribbons and hand paintings in colours of greens, whites, pink.

One presentation bordered on an afro-centric influenced outfit.

For winning this category Tikesha Sullivan –Elias a nursery school teacher and daughter Tyanne will be winged via private airplane to the Baganara Resort for an all expenses paid day trip complements of L’Mart Furniture store. The two will also enjoy lunch at the Up-Scale Guyana Restaurant and a photo shoot.

They sported green and white Olympia Sonoram’s creations. The mother’s look was a matured fashionable lady in a balloon styled knee high dress while the daughter’s white shirt was removed to reveal a green pants suit. The creative skirt was transformed into a hand bag for mum.

The Donna Wong and Aliya and Sacha Paul and Katana pairs placed second and third respectively.

Presentations in the middle category were not as amusing or entertaining as the juniors.’ Bordering on boredom from some pairs some mothers out manoeuvre their daughters and in the process physical bonding was not of the best for most.

In the end the bubbly Yvonne Vikerie and daughter Amina were adjudged winners in the intermediate category and will be treated to a paid trip to Trinidad and Tobago, dinner for two at Glow International and a photo shoot package.

Ambika Persaud and Nadia as well as Donna Edighilo and Akesia placed second and third respectively.

Glitz and glamour and extravagant satin, cancan gowns and evening dresses suited for graduations, dinner with mum and attending the Presidential Inauguration ball was featured for senior category.

The competition was tight in the senior category that featured a line-up of eight pairs. But sporting dresses from designer Olympia Sonoram local model/dancer Anastacia Richards and her mum legal mind Gem-Sandford- Johnson proved the best of the lot.

The two will wing out to Barbados on a return trip compliments of Caribbean Airlines. They also took home two pairs of 14-Karat white gold earrings from Kings Jewellery World, will enjoy an over night stay at Herdminston Lodge with complementary breakfast, a beauty treatment from Hair Force Beauty gallery and a photo shoot package.

Phillipa Amsterdam and Amanda, Tracy Junior and Tremane and Patricia Helwig and Delicia placed as first to third runners up respectively.

Pageant Production manager Ingrid Fung in dubbing the pageant another success said she was again pleased with the audience and participant support. “I’m encouraged and dare say that this pageant is here to stay,” Fung told Kaieteur News. She encouraged that enthusiasts can “look forward for eligible bachelors to strut their stuff next year as compared to the couples who made guess appearances this year.” She reiterated that one can feel good as Guyanese attending her pageant as it cuts across age, gender, class, creed and ethnicity.

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Caption: Junior winner’s row Junior and middle categories: Junior winner Tikesha Sullivan –Elias and daughter Tyanne stand at center as their runners up look on.

(By Mondale Smith)

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Jamaican Dancehall Kings RDX to Invade National Park

A night of high energy entertainment action is promised to dancehall music and dance loving fans who head to the National Park on Saturday for King Scorpion sound’s  ‘Back way’ show.

Through sponsorship from corporate citizen Banks DIH the show according to promoter Wolly will feature the RDX crew out of Jamaica performing live.

As prelude,  the curtain raisers will feature a dance competition showcasing some of the nation’s hottest street style dance groups including X-Factor, Famous Pose and Diamond Squad among others. Other dance groups interested in competing can contact Wolly on Tele: 666-9800.

The winning dance group takes home the Banks Power Stout Trophy and $100,000 cash.

King Scorpion Sounds arguably ranked as one of the nation’s best promotions/entertainment groups on the local shores may best be remembered for recent promotions that featured artistes the likes of Tony Matterhorn and Vegas as well as the Canadian Invasion.

“We are doing what we can to   add to the development of eth entertainment industry because we believe that entertainment is a great way to get away from all the many stresses that life throws at us sometimes. It’s also good therapy and we do not fore see any issues of violence and crime at eth show or as a result of the show,” Promoter Wolly assures.

The show according to Wolly, starts at 9:00PM Sharp t and will offer total entertainment for dance hall lovers.

The artiste are bringing an international dancer and will offer a full energy show so come prepared for  a night of full, high energy.

eave home your guns and knives and walk with yah queens. The show will also be used as another occasion to introduce the Banks Power Stout to the local market.

The artistes are scheduled to arrive in Guyana on Thursday night and will be hosting a press conference at the airport upon arrival.

The media bus leave hits and Jams at 9:00PM (21:00hrs) Thursday.

Who is RDX (BIO)

There’s no questioning the immense talent of the duo RDX. Since January 2007, the high-energy performing duo has worked up a storm among teenagers and young adults, introducing dance routines in a song, and dance moves in the dancehall.

Renegade X and Delomar X, who comprise dancehall/reggae duo RDX, are pursuing their dream and have successfully taken their brand of music to the ears and hearts of fans locally. They are working assiduously to positively impact the international market in similar fashion.

RDX brings their explosive style of music to the dancehall game. Carlton Williams (Renegade X) and André Bedward (Delomar X) were formerly known as Xsytment and delivered hot songs like 2 Tha Haters,BumBum and I Don’t Trust You. Xsytment made quite a name within the dancehall circles, having the song I Don’t Trust You topping the charts in the Bahamas and peaking at number 17 on the UK’s Echoes charts in 2004.

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2 Tha Haters hit the top 10 on the same chart a year earlier.

Internal differences caused the group to downsize from a trio to a duo, and since then they have released singles such the hilarious Khaki on the Fresh Ear label and Friday, a major hit in Japan and parts of Europe.

Renegade X, the deejay of the duo is also an established beat-maker, creating hit tracks such as the Chrome rhythm for South Block/VP Records, which bore chart-toppers like In Her Heart by Capleton and Jiggy by Elephant Man.

Rhythm catalogue

Renegade’s catalogue also includes the ‘Dutty Landlord’ ‘Summer Bounce’ rhythms, the latter of which featured a hit of the same name by Elephant Man.

After taking themselves out of the limelight for a few months and reassessing their strategy, Xsytment decided that the next step forward was to reinvent themselves with all the perks; a new sound, new image and a new perspective. Thus, RDX was born.

The change immediately had a positive impact, with the release of hot new songs such as Four Q and Cartoon, Renegade X kept his drum machine thumping, and created another popular rhythm called the ‘Jumpoff riddim’. Again, another hit single was brought to the fore by popular dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel entitled Realest Thing. Renegade then created Stamma and Stain with Beenie Man’s hit Swing it Wey, before taking another break.

RDX took time out then to concentrate on promoting themselves in the streets before returning once again to the studios to produce Bling Dawg’s hit song Roll upand Dance on the very energetic ‘Bembe rhythm’ for their current Apt. 19 label. The uptempo song created a frenzy within the dancehall and just about everywhere else dancehall music is played.

Always in the streets, RDX became a household name campaigning and promoting themselves in rural parishes and by visiting inner-city communities daily to interact with community members and dancers alike.

PRO Mondale Smith: 679-6111

For Promoter Wolly: 666-9800
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Timeka Marshall’s Hush premiere’s on HYPE TV this Tuesday

Fast rising reggae r&b talent Timeka Marshall is set to premier the video for her single Hush on Jamaican-based cable station Hype TV come Tuesday, April 21.

“My goodness, I’m so excited about it,” the young songstress said.

The song will be premiered on the cable station’s live broadcast show, Up and Live.

“I feel the song is very relatable, and I think its smoothing everyone can make a connection to. If they haven’t yet, then certainly at some point in the future, they’ll be able to”, she continued.

Hush, which is on the Shane Brown produced Indiscretion riddim, is a sweet-sounding escape into R&B – of course with some Caribbean flavour – and is filled with of loving lyrics has the Guyanese-born bombshell pouring her heart out.

“The riddim is doing really well, and the song has been getting some love from the radio, and Hype TV is making their viewers anxious about the premiere, so it’s all good!”

Timeka says one thing she was really impressed with, was the way in which her song, and Secrets, another song by Peter Morgan of Morgan Heritage which is featured on the same riddim, was mixed together so the two artistes could do a joint video.

“We didn’t even know about each other’s song, and it’s really uncanny that the two songs are talking about the same thing. Crazy props to Shane Brown and Peter for spotting it and making the joint video happen,” Timeka said.

“Everyone needs to tune in to Hype TV, the right type TV on Tuesday April 21 for the premiere of the video, because that’s the only place to catch the first showing of it!

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Da’Ville clocks his eighth number song single with Missing You Right Now

DavilleThe romantic ballad Missing You Right Now has become the eighth number one single for singer Da’Ville.  The track has taken over pole position on several reggae charts in Jamaica and overseas.

‘I’m really pleased at the kind of reception that the song has gotten and I thank the fans for their support over the years’, said Da’Ville.

Missing You Right Now is number one on the Shanty Vibes Reggae Chart in St. Croix, Virgin Islands; Richie B Hit List Countdown; and RETV Reggae Chart.  The song is number twenty three on the Digicel Caribbean Hot 30 Countdown; and number two on the New York Reggae chart.

The video clip for Missing You Right Now which was directed by Stafford Ashani and Ras Asha, debuted at number three on the RETV MVP Video countdown.

Taken from his recently released album Ichiban, Missing You Right Now follows closely on the heels of Da’Ville’s previous number one hit Yesterday.  His previous number one singles were Missing You and Storm (both of which he sang lead vocals on for the group ARP), In Heaven, Can’t Get Over You, On My Mind and This Time I Promise.

Additionally, another Da’Ville track Never Gonna Cry peaked at the number three spot on the Media Guide Reggae Specialty chart in the US. The song is currently number five.

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Entertainers reinforced the message at RETV School Tour

Busy Signal in full flight on the RETV School Tour at Mona High Cable Jamaica's RETV and JNN sales and marketing staff team strike a pose for the camera with the Artiste Macka Diamond carefully approaches screaming fans of Mona High on the RETV School Tour Matthew Mothersill of the Ministry of Education addressing students of Mona High on the RETV School Tour Ras Penco performing his hit song A Thousand Miles on the RETV School Tour at Mona High Ras Shiloh and Spryng I perform their radio hit Pressuring the Poor on the RETV School Tour at Mona High Students of Mona High at the RETV School Tour

The main performers and guest artistes on the RETV High School Tour, reinforced the Abstinence Mek Sense theme to the students at Mona High recently.

The tour which was in its third week also saw Matthew Mothersill from the Ministry of Education giving an interesting presentation about abstinence with the use of current rhythms and jargons.

As has become the norm, the students screamed and cheered for their favourite performers, especially when they came a little too close to the crowd.

Laden had to literally bolt faster than Usain Bolt to avoid a group of female students who were bent on breaking down the barriers to the stage, to touch him. As he belted Time to Shine and I’m Sorry, the crowd roared.

Macka Diamond, Ras Penco, Spryng I and Ras Shiloh, Stacious and Busy Signal were the guest performers, and each earned their share of applause from the students with their latest radio hits.

Ce’Cile was in good form as the students screamed her name and took over choir duties on I’m Waiting, while Alaine, D’Angel, dancer Mystic, Terro 3000, Chino, Tifa, Natalie Storm, and Konshens were all in fine form, delivering songs from their respective catalogues.

The Vibes Master Jerry D kept the students busy with various talent exhibitions from their fellow school mates.

The current season of the RETV School Tour is expected to climax on April 28. Be on the lookout because it could be coming to your school!

FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT:

ALICIA NEWMAN OR KEVIN JACKSON

19 LITTLE PREMIER PLAZA

CONSTANT SPRING ROAD

(876) 920 6451

About RE Television

Reggae Entertainment Television (RETV) is a part of Cable Jamaica, which is a division within the RJR Communications Group. The station is the leading reggae music and entertainment station in Jamaica and the Caribbean reaching eleven (11) countries inclusive of Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, St Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent & the Grenadine, Dominica, Belize, Costa Rica and much more.

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All Fools Slam Day Poetry Competition

Creativity, originality and flow were definitely the order of the night as Xpress Yoself Gy held its monthly poetry event last evening at the Upscale Restaurant.

The event last night was dubbed the ALL FOOLS SLAM COMPETITION; a poetry slam is a faceoff between competitors to see who has more creativity than whom and who can get the judges to accept their content. These competitors recite their own original work or rarely that of others.

Competing were Lady Hilda, Jermaine Figueira, Rochelle Christi, Raul Williams, and Darren Henry. They were three rounds of competition, with each competitor having three minutes to perform his/ her piece. They were being judged on their content/ lyrics, performance and audience response.

The competitors were expected to entice the packed restaurant with either Dub poetry(a rhythmic and politicized genre belonging to black and particularly West Indian culture )or Spoken word (is a form of literary art or artistic performance in which lyrics, poetry, or stories are spoken rather than sung), the latter was chosen by most. The competition resembled that of DEF JAMs poetry slam competition.

Those who missed the event missed a great time, the poets were amazing in their delivery, the competitors used poetry to express themselves and matters of importance to them. Rochelle Christi was a crowd favourite from her first performance and she never left the crowd down once, so her win was no surprise. She was awarded with $20,000. Coming in second was Darren Henry who received $10,000 and third was Lady Hilda, who was a little older than most of the competitors but had her way with the crowd, she received $5000.

Xpress Yoself Gy is an avenue for persons to express themselves through poetry, song, dance, and the visual arts. Headed by Yaphet Jackman and Asafa George, Xpress Yoself Gy is a place where people can come and feel comfortable about expressing their views about their country and issues affecting their lives.  Yaphet Jackman described Xpress Yoself Gy as “a hub for creative people”.  Yaphet is also the head of Blue Bucket Entertainment Gy an entertainment service provider which focuses on culture, youth expression and social and business events.

Apart from the competition, there was dancing and an open mic segment. Dances were done by the Nzinga Dance Group out of African Cultural and Delvelopment Association and the open mic segment allowed people from the audience who wished to share their poetry to do so.

The host for the evening was Kojo McPherson, and the judges were randomly chosen from the audience. Another interesting feature to the evening was the sketch artist, Shimuel Jones, who sat at the judges table and sketched the competitors as they delivered. The sketches will be arranged into a collage and placed in Upscale Restaurant and will be used as a reminder of the beginnings of Xpress Yoself Gy.

The next Xpress Yoself Gy activity will be held on the 6th May, 2009 so do come out and support, if you are an aspiring poet or someone who loves to use poetry to express yourself and you have pieces you will like to share feel free to come out and join the fun every first Wednesday of every month at the Upscale Restaurant. The event is usually a Blast and it does not disappoint.

The sponsors were Western Union and DHL.

By Schemel Patrick

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‘Best of both worlds’ ready for April 11

Tarrus Riley, Freddy McGregor, Duane Stephenson headed Guyana’s way

Reggae/dancehall stars Tarrus Riley, Duane Stephens and Freddy McGregor as well as the promoters are all promising a memorable nigh for music lovers where reggae and some lover’s rock vibes will be the order of the night but mostly on life’s conscious side.

They are scheduled to arrive on Thursday April 9, to take to the National Park Stage on April 11 with Reggae Vibes offerings from the best of both worlds.

The artistes who are scheduled to arrive on Thursday night from Jamaica are promising much for patrons.

As opposed to some artiste who berate and belittle women Taurus holds high respect for women and the very conscious, humble and self assertive Tarrus Riley is guaranteed to offer his fans a live show that’s sound as good as the recorded music.

In his first visit to the local shores patrons are guaranteed 110 percent on stage and aside from ‘she’s Royal as promotions CEO Roxanne Williams says “he has loads of love for the ladies and life itself.”

She also noted that Tarrus is the kind of artist that you can give your full support and love because his music is about unity.

With all the artistes guaranteed to arrive on the local shores on April 9 Williams says all is set “this is our first show at this level and much more can be expected in the future.”

She also said “We are doing this show for the people of Guyana because we believe Guyanese deserve to experience the international acts live on stage while adding our bit to develop the entertainment industry.”

Williams said too that tickets are still available at the unbelievably low cost of $2000 while VIP tickets costs $10,000.

The night’s emcees are radio personality Malcolm Ferreira and Mondale Smith while local entertainment would include Jessica Xavier who will be launching her debut video/single: ‘Don’t cry.’ Added entertainment will come from Lion Heart Sounds.

“We selected this lineup to show Guyana that all can congregate and have a good time by talented artistes that are positive amidst the mostly negative vibes circulating on the entertainment circuit.” We also hope that the local youths would be inspired to treat women with respect through Tarrus Riley and Freddie McGregor’s teachings while the conscious inspirational vibes will come from Duane Stephenson.” (M.S)

for more information 679-6111

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Fully Loaded Entertainment – The New Era

It’s the moment GT has been waiting for, the New Era in entertainment is here and we have a fun packed year with phenomenal parties, high investment sport events and mega concerts for guess who??? You Guyana!!

We are merely in this for the fun and the satisfaction of seeing Guyanese at home and abroad come together despite our differences and mishaps. We know what GT people want, and that’s what we are bringing to the table in 09 with everyone’s pocket in mind.

Also, the Fully Loaded Sound System with talented and versatile DJ Renik will be available to the public soon taking over airways and parties taking music and technology in GT to another level.

Our first of many events is the biggest concept party in GT set for Saturday 14th February, 2009, Valentine’s Day at Club Sky7. A party called “All My Single Ladies”. Free Drinks All Night for the crew with the most “Single Ladies”. Muziq will be provided by the popular Stereo Sonics, Firekid Steenie out of Canada , Fully Loaded Sound and a surprise guest DJ. So ladies, even if you’re not single put on your dancing shoes and tell your man where we going on Valentine’s Night.

Also, Fully Loaded Entertainment will start the Mash early with the “Mash Soca Fever Party ” at Club Sky7 on Friday 20th February, 2009. setting the tone and putting you in that festive mood for Mash Day. So come out with your rags, your flags and your dancing shoes “cuz we nahh going home till we see the sun”.

A bold new future in entertainment in GT begins now; no one should be left behind. These are definitely not events to miss.

Fully Loaded ENT., Our way of giving back.