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Peter Ram to headline Hits and Jams Soca Jeans Fete this weekend!

Peter RamIts round two of the Hits and Jams Mash Camp roster of events and the team has already turned up the heat with the Mash Crank up concert/ party which was held last week at the GNS Ground. Hundreds turned out as veteran Barbadian Band Krosfyah showcased a scorching performance and did exactly as the party’s theme suggested and cranked up patrons with the Mash vibes.

This week get ready for the annual Soca Jeans Fete! Come out in your denim apparel and prepare for a night of fete, music and great entertainment as Barbadian Soca Star Peter Ram is set to take the stage. The ‘White Pants Tight’ singer promises an unforgettable performance and urges Guyanese to come out and enjoy a ‘soaking wet’ Soca Fete!

As the events continue several Caribbean megastars will be featured including Soca Queen Alison Hinds who is set to perform at the upcoming ‘Colors’ party. The team will also be participating in the annual Mashramani Float Parade and has already released their theme costumes which will be on sale shortly.

The upcoming events are as follows:

Colors (Party) – February12

Ladies First- February 18

All White Edition- February 22

HJ Mash Day Float/ Mash Night Super Concert- February 23

Mash Wash Down- February 27

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The Collaborative OMG track hits airwaves today – KKR Boss man

Adrian Dutchin and Peter RamAs of today music lovers will get some more of Guyanese musical creativity when the OMG track is launched and word is that the track will be released on a new compilation that due out in stores in two weeks.

As  Kross  Kolor Records prepare to release the remix that  features Adrian Dutchin, Jory and Peter Ram, KKR has acknowledged that  the collaborative efforts ” Keys “and the Brutal Tracks recording  production company for doing a fantastic job on producing the track.

The KKR boss man also acknowledges entertainer Kerwin  Bollers  of Hits  and Jams for his input and  making the talent of Jory available and Peter Ram for unhesitatingly  agreeing to be part of the remix project and the production wizardry of Burchmore Simon, Adrian Dutchin and the KKR team for overall production of the song which was recorded and mixed at The Sound Garden Studios.

Jory HectorSimon states too that “This type of collaboration augers well for the music industry and will serve to strengthen the forward movement of the industry”.

Most of the international record companies have been doing this type of collaboration and have been reaping the benefits through popularity of the collaborators, performances for the artistes and sales; it also makes way for lesser known artistes to record on the rhythm and piggy back on the success of more established  ones. And in this instance Simon says “collaborations benefit all participants and should be pursued and encouraged.” When this publication intervieweed Adrian Dutchin he was in high praises to Brutal Tracks and KKR for making the  OMG possible and promises that Guyana Can look forward to  a real  party vibe on the track.

By Mondale Smith

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Jory Hector, Adrian Dutchin and Peter Ram – OMG Remix

These are the exact words that people will be uttering when they hear the recently recorded ‘O.M.G remix’ which features upcoming Dancehall Star Jory Hector, Barbadian Soca megastar Peter Ram and the song’s original singer Guyanese soca sensation Adrian Dutchin.

The original song which was produced by musical-genius, Keyes and recorded at Kross Kolor Studios has been blazing the airwaves however; this official remix is anticipated to be a definite chart-topper since these three amazing artistes have added their unique styles to this groovy dancehall mix.

Jory, who is vividly heard in the second verse articulating his appreciation for well-figured women effortlessly, complements the chorus with eight bars of cunning rhymes, innuendos and slangs that are sure to thrill music lovers everywhere including his budding fan base.
‘I chose Jory and Peter Ram to remix this song since they both have very unique styles and each artiste brings a different flavor to the table,’ said Dutchin, when asked of his reasons for choosing these specific artistes.

The song will be released next week and fans can tune into 98.1 FM or facebook users can log onto Jory’s and Kross Kolor’s individual pages to hear this track.

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Peter Ram, X2 for Bartica Regatta

While Guyana has had its fare share of  Barbados Soca sensation, Peter Ram and Guyana’s very own X2(Adrian Dutchin and Jumo), over the years those looking for  another live serving can head to Bartica over the Easter weekend.

The artistes are carded to perform as part of the Easter Regatta offerings in Bartica at the Stelling Square. They are also touted to be additions to the many hip happenings such as the regatta boat races and beach and street jams.

Last week, the delegates were sashed by their official sponsors in Bartica. This week we present the final three vying for the coveted Miss Bartica Regatta crown in the beach pageant competition.

Delegate # 7

Nikita HenrySPONSORED BY SHERLOCK DOUGLAS & ASSOCIATE

Name: Nikita Henry

D.O.B: April 8, 1992

Age: 18

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Career Goal: Nurse

Hobbies: Sports, Dancing, Meeting people of interest.

A graduate of the St. John the Baptist Primary and the Bartica Secondary School, this diva born under the zodiac sign of Taurus spends most of her time perfecting her dancing abilities.

Nikita also likes reading and gets lost easily in a good romance novel but sometimes finds time for socialising.

Like most of the contestants she is a first timer to pageantry. Her reason for entering is to showcase that she has the necessary qualities, including charm, intelligence and charisma to walk away which the crown.


Delegate # 8

Jessica Mc KenzieSPONSORED BY GUYTRAN MINING

Name: Jessica Mc Kenzie

D.O.B: 9th November, 1991

Age: 18

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Career Goal: Cosmetologist

Hobbies: Singing, Doing Household Chores

A graduate of St. Anthony’s Primary School and the Bartica Secondary School this beautiful, bubbly and saucy teen describes herself as a people person who enjoys socialising.

She draws her inspiration from her mother and her “ever encouraging friends”. When this Scorpio beauty believes in a healthy lifestyle and as such often goes jogging to keep fit. She also enjoys participating in sporting activities and has still not grown away from school events.

Despite not having any previous pageant experience she believes that her self confidence is just enough make her win the Miss Bartica Regatta Pageant and sees entering this pageant as a stepping stone for better opportunities to come. Jessica platform for the pageant is alcohol abuse amongst teenagers in her community.

Delegate #9

Annece Rose HicksSPONSORED BY ATKINSON’S TRADING

Name: Annece Rose Hicks

D.O.B: 2nd February, 1993

Age: 17

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Career Goal: Nurse

Hobbies: Singing and meeting people

This former Holy Name Primary, Bartica Secondary School and Three Miles Secondary student who graduated with five subjects at CXC sees herself as alluring.

She first came to prominence when she sang at the 2009 GT&T Jingle competition and placed among the top ten.  Annece describes herself as a ‘day to day’ person and says that family is her strength.

She appreciates life’s little things, is a nature lover who believes that God created everything for a reason and with a purpose. Annece enjoys singing and unlike the rest of delegates she is no stranger to pageantry.

She is the reigning Miss Amerindian Heritage Region Seven Queen and her platform is “Women in pageantry”.

This Aquarius born beauty is aspiring to be a nurse and believes that she has all the right qualities to be crowned the 2010 Bartica Beauty ambassador.

By Mondale Smith

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Banks Super Concert

On August 23rd 2008 Banks DIH held a Super Concert at the National Stadium as part of the CARIFESTA X celebrations. Crowds poured in from all parts of Guyana and other parts of the Caribbean to witness performances by local and world famous artistes.

Our very own Illaman started the live performances with some of his upcoming hits. Then one of Brutal Tracks’ greater performers, Alabama, stunned the audience with his well appreciated song “Dem don’t care” and others that the persons in attendance weren’t so familiar with. The crowd then rocked to the sweet sounds of World Famous First Born with their tracks such as “Irits”, “Got we own style”, and “How are we going to survive”, just to name a few. After enjoying a few minutes of First Born’s talent the multitude was then laughing to the comical lyrics of Dave Martin and the Trade Winds. After more than thirty minutes of amusing entertainment the highly anticipated soca singer from Barbados, Biggie Irie came on stage to get the crowd moving their waists. Biggie Irie is best known for his smash single “We nah goin home” and he thrilled the masses with his voice and musical antics. He also gave tribute to fellow Barbadian Peter Ram and Jamaican Taurus Riley for their influence on the music industry by singing their current hits. Eventually, Barbadian super star Rupee, teased the mob with excerpts from his hits before making his way to the stage in front of thousands of screaming fans. Rupee enticed persons in attendance with a great list of songs that filled the air with peace, love, harmony and fun. The ladies were going crazy at several intervals and some even managed to get on stage despite attempts by security to control them. The soca super start however soaked up every minute of it and encouraged fans to be safe and enjoy life to its fullest. After a short intermission the level of excitement peaked as the MC announced the next artiste, Mr. Vegas. The noises from the crowds were so loud those at the back could hardly hear Mr. Vegas voice as he performed songs like “Daggerin” and “Hot wuk”. He even got the fans involved by having a small dancing competition on stage between a few ladies. The masses gave their approvals as the ladies showed what they have and Mr. Vegas was enjoying every moment of it.

The event came to halt around 3:00am and as fans left they expressed their views on the evening’s activities. The number of persons in attendance was estimated at 10,000 but some sources say much more. Rupee had visited Guyana before and was asked to return soon to entertain us again. Biggie Irie made his first appearance here but Mr. Vegas has graced us with his presence once before. Rumors have it that the Banks Super Concert is the biggest and best of all for the CARIFESTA X period.

By Patrice Wishart