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Entries from November 2007

Reggae Video Classic-Living Dangerously

November 30th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Reggae Video Classic-Living Dangerously

Hey it’s Friday, so here’s another old school classic for you. Barrington Levy and Bounty Killer, Living Dangerously. Have a great weekend everybody!

Technorati Tags: Reggae, Dancehall, barrington levy, bounty killer, video

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Hey Hey It’s The Weekend, Here’s The Rundown!

November 30th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Hey Hey It’s The Weekend, Here’s The Rundown!

It’s a mixed bag today, we have birthdays, legal problems, and more. Here’s the pre-weekend rundown:
Happy Birthday to Sanchez!
Happy Birthday to Movado!

Workers at Sangster International end yet another strike
2 more police are murdered, 10 others killed yesterday
Black Queen arrested
Beenie’s paternity results are in (suddenly there’s an alleged gag order, how convenient, so don’t expect an [...]

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Happy Birthday Sanchez!

November 30th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Happy Birthday Sanchez!

There are those who sing and then there is the one and only Sanchez. With hits like Frenzy, Loneliness, Stuck On You, One In A Million, Praise Him, and Brown Eyes he has set the standard not just for reggae singers, but all singers.Nicknamed by friends after Brazilian soccer player Hugo Sanchez for his advanced [...]

Tags: Celebrity Birthdays · Reggae


Happy Birthday Mavado!

November 30th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Happy Birthday Mavado!

Today is also Mavado’s birthday, I’ve posted an article the Jamaica Star did on him directly from his MySpace page for those of you who aren’t familiar with the infamous “Real McKoy“.
“Mavado aka Real McKoy, stamped an indelible mark on the dancehall scene since his hit single, also called Real McKoy, took off.
Recorded on [...]

Tags: Celebrity Birthdays · Reggae


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Pics from Upliftment Jamaica Fundraiser

November 30th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Pics from Upliftment Jamaica Fundraiser

I ran across the Upliftment Jamaica Foundation about a year and a half ago while researching existing charities that focused on Jamaica. In 1999, five young men in White Horse, St. Thomas founded the charity in order to give back to the community and environment. The foundation currently provides food, books, health clinics, art programs [...]

Tags: News


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Da Kink In My Hair-Episode 6

November 29th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Da Kink In My Hair-Episode 6

“On a Saturday morning, before the shop opens, Starr catches Nigel at a cheque cashing place and the sparks fly when she accuses him of sending money to another girl back home. This time Nigel’s answer is serious and when Starr sees him helping Dre with his chores, she realizes she may have judged him [...]

Tags: TV


Tribute to Herb McKenley/Videos-The history of Jamaican sprinters through the years

November 27th, 2007 by mrsyfa | 2 Comments

Tribute to Herb McKenley/Videos-The history of Jamaican sprinters through the years

I’d been reserving this post but I think with the death of Herb McKenley on yesterday it would be a befitting tribute to his legacy. McKenley, an accomplished sprinter, won three medals at the 1951 Pan American games, was a member of Jamaica’s 1952 Olympic winning mile relay team, and was even bestowed with the [...]

Tags: Jamaica · Sports · videos


Rihanna ft Elephant Man- Umbrella Remix

November 27th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Rihanna ft Elephant Man- Umbrella Remix

I used to leave one of the tabs open on my browser just so I could listen to this remix over and over again on my best friend’s MySpace page. I think this re-mix was slept on or maybe I was the only one sleeping :), but I never heard it get major airplay or [...]

Tags: Reggae


Did You Know They Were Jamaican?: Alicia Keys

November 26th, 2007 by mrsyfa | 2 Comments

Did You Know They Were Jamaican?: Alicia Keys

It’s been a while since I did one of these, so here’s a new one for you…Congratulations to Alicia Keys for debuting No. 1 on Billboard with her new album, As I Am. Alicia sold almost 750,000 copies in the first week! Alicia Keys father, Craig Cook, is a Jamaican. (Craig was not a part [...]

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Beenie Man and D’Angel: Stop The Madness!!!

November 26th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Beenie Man and D’Angel: Stop The Madness!!!

I’ve seen some nasty public divorces but this is on a whole ‘nother level! I don’t understand why everything that happens between them, they take straight to the same media that’s “laughing off of them”. Here are the headlines from just this weekend:
Beenie Man takes DNA test to verify paternity of baby Marco Dean
D’Angel boo’ed [...]

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Video Re-post: Alicia Keys featuring Junior Reid, Chaka Demus & Pliers, and Beenie Man.

November 24th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Video Re-post: Alicia Keys featuring Junior Reid, Chaka Demus & Pliers, and Beenie Man.

I’ve replaced the video (the owner took the other one down) on Sunday’s post of Alicia Keys featuring Junior Reid, Chaka Demus & Pliers, and Beenie Man at the American Music Awards. Click here to view.

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Da Kink In My Hair-Episode 6 Preview and Joy learns the "f" word

November 23rd, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Da Kink In My Hair-Episode 6 Preview and Joy learns the "f" word

Technorati Tags: Da Kink In My Hair, TV, jamaica, canada

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Pepperseed Friday

November 23rd, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Pepperseed Friday

Hey guys, I’m still worn out from spending the week at my parent’s house. You know how it goes when you stay with family during holiday time, you are nothing more than an indentured slave, and to think in less than a month I’ll be doing the same thing again for Christmas, hey at least [...]

Tags: Reggae


Sean Kingston’s blinging crayons

November 22nd, 2007 by mrsyfa | 1 Comment

Sean Kingston’s blinging crayons

Sean Kingston wore this necklace on the American Music Awards and I couldn’t tell exactly what it was at the time other than big and shiny. Well, he wore it again on the Today Show and I must admit I never had any crayons in my school box that looked like these. The things that [...]

Tags: News · Reggae


Macka Diamond getting married, Serani attacked by policeman, Vybz Kartel gets paternity test, and more

November 22nd, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Macka Diamond getting married, Serani attacked by policeman, Vybz Kartel gets paternity test, and more

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers who celebrate it! I’m thankful for so many things and this site and the people who are supporting me on this journey are one of them! I’m going to keep it short today because it is a national holiday and I want to go eat and watch the Cowboys [...]

Tags: Jamaica · News


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Portia hot like firecrackers at Bruce for "Termite Eating Brains" Comment

November 21st, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Portia hot like firecrackers at Bruce for "Termite Eating Brains" Comment

Everyday it’s something new between the JLP and PNP, between the allegations of mishandling everything from money, light bulbs, foreign funds, and government property I can hardly keep up. I think Portia goes way out of context with her rebuttal to Prime Minister Bruce’s comment on this video but at the same time I think [...]

Tags: Jamaica · News


Reggae Video Classic- I Will Do Anything For You

November 20th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Reggae Video Classic- I Will Do Anything For You

I’m feeling a little nostalgic today, so this oldie but goodie goes out to all my dedicated readers. Here’s the classic I Will Do Anything For You featuring some great ones: Buju Banton, Nadine Sutherland, Beenie Man, Terror Fabulous, Louie Culture, Snow, and Kulture Knox! Enjoy!

Technorati Tags: Dancehall, jamaica, Reggae, video

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Would you share your man???

November 20th, 2007 by mrsyfa | 2 Comments

Would you share your man???

This is a good one! Da Kink In My Hair has a very interesting video poll this week. The question at hand is, would you share your man? Trey and Ngozi visited a local West Indian hair shop in Canada and polled the women there and got a lot of different responses and caused quite [...]

Tags: Video


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Da Kink In My Hair- Episode 5

November 20th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Da Kink In My Hair- Episode 5

“It’s obvious to everyone but the Campbell sisters that Dwayne, the hair care salesman, is interested in Novelette. Despite this, Joy makes a pass at him and Nigel saves her from the humiliation of rejection by feigning his interest in her. Things get complicated when, against Novelette’s advice, the two move forward with plans to [...]

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Headlines: Rolex involved in accident, Woolmer inquest costing taxpayers, Golding committed to saving banana industry, and more

November 19th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Headlines: Rolex involved in accident, Woolmer inquest costing taxpayers, Golding committed to saving banana industry, and more

Here’s today’s headlines:
The Jamaica Gleaner is starting a series on “my husband” (just kidding) Beres Hammond and his career
More aid given to Hurricane Dean victims and for road repairs
Rolex involved in major car accident
P.M. Golding commits to saving Jamaica’s banana industry
Woolmer inquest has cost Jamaican taxpayer’s $1 million JA dollars to date!
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Pics & Video of Beenie Man, Alicia Keys, Junior Reid at AMA’s

November 19th, 2007 by mrsyfa | 2 Comments

Pics & Video of Beenie Man, Alicia Keys, Junior Reid at AMA’s

*Updated 11/19/07 9:23AM
Here’s the video of the performance below and more pics up top, unfortunately I have not seen one pic of Chaka Demus & Pliers (nor Barbee for all you scandalous people :)) but you can see them in the video. Here’s another post on the AMA’s by me if you want more!

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Alicia Keys, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Junior Reid, and Beenie Man at AMA’s

November 19th, 2007 by mrsyfa | 3 Comments

Alicia Keys, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Junior Reid, and Beenie Man at AMA’s

After being bored to tears for practically the first hour I was more than happy to get some relief by Ms. Keys. Bwaay, Alicia Keys turned the AMA’s into the dancehall tonight!!! If you missed the performance I can understand, it’s not like the AMA’s are at the top of a lot of people’s must-see [...]

Tags: Jamaica · Music · Reggae


Idle Time: Warm-up Video

November 18th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Idle Time: Warm-up Video

This is yet another example of what you dig up on You Tube when you should be asleep instead. Check out the fancy footwork! LOL! Have a great weekend.

Technorati Tags: video, Dancehall, Reggae, Jamaica

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Da Kink In My Hair-Episode 4

November 17th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Da Kink In My Hair-Episode 4

Sorry so late guys….I had some technical difficulties obtaining the link this week.Thanks Ashley for the heads-up!
Episode 4
Technorati Tags: Da Kink In My Hair, TV, canada, jamaica

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A Likkle Joke: Jamaican Politician’s Lie Clock

November 16th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

A Likkle Joke: Jamaican Politician’s Lie Clock

I was up late last night watching the re-run of the Democratic Presidential Debate on CNN. It was so entertaining I almost got up and popped some popcorn. It was like watching a soap opera. One after another the candidates popped up and down in their chairs buttoning and unbuttoning their suit jackets while spewing [...]

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Pre-Weekend Rundown

November 16th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Pre-Weekend Rundown

Hey guys here’s the pre-weekend rundown:
Woolmer (Pakistan’s former cricket coach) wasn’t murdered after all????
Mavado threatens blogger’s life!
JLP seeking to imprison PNP “thieves”
Beenie & Barbee attending AMA’s together and Beenie’s performing with Alicia Key’s on No One remix(if one more person re-mixes that song I am going to scream!)
The JLP wants to know, just how many [...]

Tags: Jamaica · News


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Da Kink In My Hair- Episode 5 Preview

November 16th, 2007 by mrsyfa | 1 Comment

Da Kink In My Hair- Episode 5 Preview

“It’s obvious to everyone but the Campbell sisters that Dwayne, the hair care salesman, is interested in Novelette. Despite this, Joy makes a pass at him and Nigel saves her from the humiliation of rejection by feigning his interest in her. Things get complicated when, against Novelette’s advice, the two move forward with plans to [...]

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Beyonce dressed in a Bob Marley inspired Jamaican flag dress

November 15th, 2007 by mrsyfa | 4 Comments

Beyonce dressed in a Bob Marley inspired Jamaican flag dress

Very interesting outfit to say the least…
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BBC’s The Next Big Thing in Kingston-Video

November 15th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

BBC’s The Next Big Thing in Kingston-Video

The BBC’s latest project, The Next Big Thing hit the ground running in Jamaica on this past Saturday searching for the next international superstar! Jamaica was one of only four countries canvassed for potential hopefuls, along with India, Tanzania, and Istanbul. The search is over on November 18th and the winner will perform [...]

Tags: Jamaica · Reggae · Video


Marcus Garvey’s body is returned to Jamaica- This Day in Jamaican History

November 15th, 2007 by mrsyfa | No Comments

Marcus Garvey’s body is returned to Jamaica- This Day in Jamaican History

It was on this day 43 years ago that the body of Pan-Africanist, Marcus Garvey was returned to Jamaica from England and buried at National Heroes Park in Kingston. He was the first Jamaican to be declared a National Hero. For a wealth of knowledge on the life and social contributions of Marcus Garvey you [...]

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