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We have a new number one on our monthly hot 20 songs played on our jukeboxx the late Daddy Distress has knocked Fire flex ft Shona Rilla's 'unonditarisa unodei' with his song 'Madder dan dem' which is on the 50 niggers riddim produced by T-Head of Way Out Production this song was a new entry this month and seems to be a contender for February ,Sniper Storm is at number 2 with his funky/dancehall 'mabhebhi' knocking off hot artist D Flexx with his song 'Tsaona' from the second position but 'tsaona' retains its grip as the most popular song but falls out of the top 20 but consolation for D Flexx thou as he has three songs in the top 20 'mhama',maresults angu 'and 'megabytes' for February hot charts we have new entries from Sizzla with 'zimbabwe'and King Labash with track 'mukomana nemusikana',remember you can also support your favourite song by putting the music player on your profiles eg facebbok,bebo,twitter or blogs and you can also add ZIMDANCEHALL AMBASSADOR as a friend on FACEBOOK

1 daddy distress-madder dan dem
2 sniper storm-mabhebhi
3 top shatta-murikufara here
4 don't get stuck-dadza d
5 blackamoor big tings are gwan
6 d flexx- mhamha
7 chabvondoka -xmas-ceejay -ndinodzoka
8 daira phone-Mr Buddy ft Slaggy
9 love bird riddim promo
10 d flexx-maresult angu
11 party all night-pinnacle ft eden
12 magamba-pinnacle chabvondoka
13 dfexx megabytes
14 urirombe-oxygen krew
15 guspy warrior- akandiko kangu kachimoko
16 we kip praise jah luv-guspy warrior
17 sniper storm-handimude
18 mabhebhi ekusabhabha-winky d-chatsva
19 RAS MONSTER-BABA VEMWANA
20 chabvondoka xmas edition-razor remix roki,mc chita

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Well in another twist in 2010 King Alfred has anounced that this years Zim UK cup clash will have a round were every sound have to play zimdancehall tunes which will be a major boost to all artists trying to gain respect from selectors so on behalf of all artists and producers we say keep up the works King Alfred......Pinnacle has blessed us with two more tunes in the jukeboxx one is titled 'party all night' featuring zimbabwean r'n'b singer Eden which will appeal to all party lovers and another on dj Tinah's Yabban riddim which also featured Ceejay's tune 'highway' and the track is titled 'kings and queens',Dj Guggunz of Startime Supa Powa Sound has dropped his mixtape 'Harare Hustler' which is on free download featuring some of Zimbabwe's finest Hip Hop and Zim dancehall artists check out this space soon for the download link......

1. Can you give us a bit of background info about the crew? When did you form?  Where are you all from?  What brought you all together?

The Shottaz crew consists of Ashford 'Swiss Dubbz' Magaiza(21), Kudzai 'Hlats' Hlatywayo(24), Batsirai 'Da Bem' Machakaire(21) and Max 'Amazin' Muvezwa(21).  All of the crew are from Zimbabwe and we met in New Zealand at a few Zimbabwean social gatherings and soon found out that we had a lot in common i.e. sports, drinking (love of the green bottle) and of course a passion for music (especially dancehall)...so we formed in early 2007. Initially the crew had an additional member, Amin Payne (producer), who has since moved on to pursue his music projects individually.

We released our debut EP in July 2007 entitled Game Plan, which did okay considering the limited promo that was done for that project.

The Shottaz started working together because we felt that we could contribute to the dancehall scene locally and internationally. The Zim dancehall scene is quite competitive at the moment with artists in Europe and back home dropping mad tunes on a regular basis, so we felt inclined to add another element to that scene as well.

2. How would you describe the Shottaz style?

Versatile. A mix of dancehall and hip-hop, with a Zimbabwean twist!!! The crew is composed of two dancehall MCs, one rapper and one vocalist. We all have completely different styles, yet they blend very well when put together. We do tunes in English and Shona (our native tongue).

3. What projects/gigs have you been working on this year?

We've done some work with High Stakes Records, DJ Grafta and Regulus (UK dancehall producer). We're currently putting finishing touches on our second EP, The Premiere (a working title), due to drop early next year.

We've also done some work with Amin Payne and Racine on their upcoming mixtape.

In terms of gigs, we've been performing as much as we can from Auckland to Hamilton, Palmerston North to Wellington. At the moment, we've got no gigs lined-up as right now all our efforts are focused on the EP. We'll let the NiceUp crew know what's up when we do have more shows lined up!

4. Who are your musical influences?

In terms of dancehall, there's too many to list, lol, but some of our more significant influences include; 'King' Yellow Man, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Assassin, Busy Signal, Sizzla, Capleton, Bounty Killa, Mad 'Snake' Cobra, TOK, Morgan Heritage, Lukie D, Luciano, Jah Cure, General Degree, Daville, Major E (Zim), Fortune Muparutsa (Zim) and a whole lot more.

Hip-hop influences include; Nas, Kardinal Offishall, Jay-Z, DMX, Notorious B.I.G, Fabolous, Tupac, Big L, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, The Roots, Bone Thugs n' Harmony, Little Brother, to name a few...

5. And what future projects have you got coming up?

We're planning to do a NZ-wide tour promoting the EP and after that we intend to start working on a full length LP.

6. Any words for NZ reggae massive?

Nuff respect to everyone who has been supporting us by turning up to gigs and showing mad love! Watch out for some new tunes which are coming soon (oh and not forgetting the EP)...'Yung Shottaz on a roll and we're coming this year, oh yeah!!'

RESPECT

  The zimdancehall show makes a return for 2010 today Wednesday 13th January at 13.00gmt a pilot show with your host Dj Slaggy Yout playing nothing but the best in Zimdancehall CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW....

-- REPORT FROM FATHER BENTLEY ENTERTAINMENT CAMP STATED THAT ON WEDNESDAY DEC.30'TH FATHER BENTLEY WHO IS A BIG SUPPORTER OF ZIMDANCEHALL WAS TRAVELLING ON RALPH AVE IN BROOKLYN NEW YORK ABOUT 9:30 AM WHEN PROCEEDING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF RALPH AVE & BEVERLY ROAD A TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN SPEED THROUGH THE RED LIGHT OFF BEVERLY ROAD,STRUCK FATHER BENTLEY YUKON DENALI SUV TRUCK ONT THE SIDE WALK HED ON INTO A LIGHT POLE.LUCKLY NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURIED.FATHER BENTLEY IS DOING GOOD WITH IS RECOVERY.

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Dancehall lovers in for treat this festive season

Entertainment Reporter

United Kingdom-based dancehall master Chris Goldfinger is billed to join a host of other international artistes like Tevin Campbell and Horace Brown who are expected in Zimbabwe this festive season.

Of late, Zimbabwe has become a favourite of many international performing artistes something that could be a result of the dollarisation of the economy.

The visit by Goldfinger to Harare promises fireworks as dancehall lovers will be in for a real treat. The legendary dancehall master is scheduled to perform at two shows one slated for December 18 at Stars Nightclub and another at Andy Miller Hall the following day.

The one at Andy Miller Hall is dubbed "Zimbabwe Reggae Festival" and according to organisers, Exclusive Events it is set to become an annual event.

At Stars nightclub, it would be partying throughout as Goldfinger together with his friends who include Highly Bless, Errol Silver and Bryan K from Dublin will share the decks with Harare DJs T Bass and P Styles who are resident at the joint.

The following day Goldfinger would then host the Cup Clash for top sound systems and the battle of emcees.

Featured on the sound system clash are Stereo One, Shocking vibes, Silverstone, Madhouse and New Generation while the battle of the emcees will feature Winky D, Sniper Storm, Badman B, Templeman and Junior Banton.

According to Rayldine Mhike of Exclusive Events, the two shows will give local dancehall fans top-drawer entertainment.

"We have secured everything from the work permits to the air tickets so we are not promising fans what we cannot offer. To show that we are serious about the show, Goldfinger will arrive on Wednesday ahead of his Friday show on December 18.

"My partner in the UK Blessed Kapesa will be travelling with Goldfinger and the rest of the team.

"Those who want Goldfinger to sign autographs will be able to do that before the show," Mhike said.

He said a welcome party would be held at Symphony, one of the popular joints at the moment.

T Bass, a one of the popular DJs in Harare said he felt to share the decks with a legend.

"Goldfinger has been the major supplier of music to Zimbabwe through the Goldstar label. So we are elated to host him this festive season," he said.

Only a fortnight ago, Goldfinger was in Gambia where he performed a number shows and as he heads to Zimbabwe, it would be his second visit to Africa.

Those not in the know, Goldfinger is a former BBC Radio 1 disc jockey who presented the station’s Reggae Dancehall show from 1996 to September 2009. His programme was produced by Tim Westwood’s production company Justice Productions, and Goldfinger frequently appears at club nights jamming alongside Westwood.

He grew up in Jamaica and attended the well known High School, Kingston College (KC).

He has interviewed many popular guests over the years at Radio 1. Artists such as Damian Marley, Beenie Man, Chaka-Demus and Pliers, and Legendary Jamaican Singer/Songwriter Barrington Levy.

The undisputed Zimdancehall selector Slaggy Yout brings out the long awaited third instalment of the 'Chabvondoka Mixtape' with the Xmas Edition packed with some unheard of tunes from Roki with a track featuring GT titled Roll  on the African wind riddim this is going to be a party anthem this festive season this track is taken from his forthcoming album dropping 2010,Yardsteppa who is based in Cananda also features with a massive track from his forthcoming mixtape 'ilmos' with a track titled 'Real Zimbabwean' is another wicked addition to the compilation which also boasts xclusive tracks from Yung Shottaz,Pinnacle,Walimbo,Kudzie Ku, plus guest appearances from Jamaicans Munga,Voicemail,Tifa on the Tougher Love Riddim by High Stakes which also features Zimdancehall Krew Yung Shottaz who also provided a wicked dub-plate on the Dinga Riddim,and Jah Hanief,King Labash,Walimbo,Snaka Dread also fired some dubs on the same riddim which also features a massive remix of Winky d's song by Slaggy Yout on the same riddim,the free mixtape will drop on the 4th of December 2009 to the public but the members of the Zimdancehall Street Team will get to sample it on the 1st of December..... 

On behalf of Maniac Movement we would like to apologise to all those who were looking forward to the premier release of Kudzi KU's debut release 'Zviri sei' which has been pushed back to early next year but the good news is that there is a free mixtape dropping this November 27th from 8pm GMT ,which will feature the hot singles 'facebook,madinga,amai hwee,robot and also feature guest appearances from Slaggy Yout,Walimbo,Jah Hanief,Tiger Claw this mixtape will bring back real dancehall riddims with a thumping bassline that will blow your ear drums.....

The much awaited riddim from Upliftment Records titled 'World cup Africa 2010' is now nearing the circulation date with artists from different countries and continents with selected artists already confirmed from countries like South Africa,Ghana,Trinidad,Jamaica,Philipines,Kenya,Zambia,Nigeria,UK,USA,Japan and a few more from Zimbabwe this riddim will be launched early next year with launch parties lined up for Zimbabwe,South Africa and the UK with loads of suprises in store watch this space for updates......http://www.arcanovimanagement.com/profile/UpliftmentRecords

Sample and get used to our new weekly hot pick where u get to listen to our selected 10 heavy tracks as we gear up for the festive season and the zimdancehall show is making a comeback so from these playlists you will be able to vote for your favourite track or tracks weekly  SAMPLE THE HOT PICK RIGHT HERE

Imagine having the tracks 'murungu ' by Sniper Storm,''mabhebhi emkusabhabha' by Winky D.'facebook by Kudzie Ku and more all on one mixtape well thats right the Chabvondoka Xmas Edition is coming and this will be mad juggling all the way from selector Slaggy Yout this one will betune after tune .hit after hit and its dropping early November 2009 on free download..........well if u have heard the tune facebook,amai hwee,robot taken from the forthcoming mixtape from Kudzie Ku titled 'Kupengereka' and you thought that was it well think again we have just sampled another scorcher taken from the mixtape ,the track titled 'madinga' and this time Kudzie Ku is cross and angry as he takes aim at artists who go around giving themselves titles as if they are the baddest in the industry ,and yet none of the fans acknowlege them,as he goes on to say titles are earned not just instated to hear this tune check out the jukeboxx this Friday as we unleash it to the public for the first time..... 

Riddims to look out for this festive season are the 'dhindindi riddim' by maniac movement and this riidm will certainly get you up on your feet its in circulation right now and look out for a track on that riddim called 'kumanginde' taken from Slaggy Yout's forthcoming mixtape 'the bizzness',another riddim to look out for is the 'parktown riddim' created by Roki soon to hit the jukeboxx with mainly artists from Waterfalls and Parktown(Harare),hot newcomer Infamous G has pulled out another from his sleeves this time a riddim called 'mighty ducks' which is also in full circulation also look out for production from Syd Fresh's Top Shatta Records remember 2007 they came out with those massive productions which included Mega Spice 'zimbabwe', Dadza D 'chikosoro' ,Winky D 'butsu', and many more and this time they promise something far better than the previous production look out for previews in the coming weeks.....

One of Zimbawe's founding sound systems Startime Supa Powa which was popular with dub plates from Zimbawean artists back in the 90's which helped launch artists like Major E,Booker T,Rassie Ai,Big Silk aka Malvin S,has returned this time covering three countries Zimbabwe,South Africa and UK with the founder member Eddie Muffin in South Africa and selector Dickenz Guggunz running tings in the UK whilst some yutes take care of business in Zimbabwe this is bound to be one of the biggest sound networks to emerge outta Zimbabwe ,the return of Startime Supa Powa is being marked by a mixtape yet to be named which will also feature speacial from Zimdancehall artists plus the old dub plates from Rassie Ai,Major E,Booker t etc and jugglin of the Startime dancehall tunes so look out for more info on this...

By Mtandazo Dube

On one hand, one hears stories that the “real owners” of the reggae group are ill-treating their lead vocalists while on the other hand, the founders of the group claim that they use their group as a training ground for young reggae artistes who are free to start their own projects once they gain experience.
Transit Crew, which has only three permanent members — Munyaradzi Nyemba, Samaita Zindi and Anthony Liba — is said to be in a quandary following the recent departure of Farai Kazembe, who had been providing lead vocals.
According to inside sources, lead vocalists who are mostly young musicians trying to get a platform to shine are pushed away by the heavyhandedness of the three founding members.
The sources further claim that remuneration is also another problem as the three get the “lion’s share” while youngsters are left with almost nothing despite “going through hell” at the band. .....read more

As the UK celebrates Black History Month Dj Slaggy has lined up a treat for all Zimdancehall show fans on www.zimcaribradio.com tomorrow Friday from 8pm to 10pm GMT with some massive old and new zimdancehall tunes plus a special one off unsigned and signed dancehall and soca tunes so don't dare miss this treat...

He has done it again faced with false accusation about being booed of stage because of racial remarks last month in the UK ,Winky D or 'Di Bigman' as he prefers to be called has unleashed some of the tracks from his forthcoming album 'chatsva' which will dropping soon with an english album called 'com to tek ova' with tracks 'african ting',luv magician',will & pull up,nuh know jah','chatsva' the shona album promises to be a hot delivery with a tune bound to scale the same heights a 'rokesheni' titled 'mabhebhi ekusabhabha' with a chorus like 'maghetto yutes ngatigwinei mabhebhi ekusabhabha',tomapinzwa ghetto toti bhebhi pamba pangu apa pasina window pasina bargular bar' kachinwa tea tsvuku isina mukaka,'  translated as 'ghetto yutes lets get the gals from the posh surburbs ,and bring them to the ghetto and show them our house without a window or burglar bar ,and let her drink tea with no milk'  and goes on to talk about his adventure with posh gals from different Harare surbubs he encountered this tune is perfect answer to 'rokesheni' which talked about the badman from ghettos in Harare also tracks to look forward to are 'bhasopo','zvimoko zvevanhu''hupenyu',mi nah' 

Look out for the massive mixtape from Kudzie Ku of the Maniac Movement dropping soon had a chance to sample some exclusive cuts off the mixtape and its worth the wait but is you want to be among the first to sample some pieces off the mixtape listen this Friday to the Zimdancehall Show on www.zimcaribradio.com from 8pm Gmt,look out for tracks like 'Robot','Facebook', and 'Amai hwee' and expierince some thumping riddims and styles from Kudzie Ku...

The Saturday Zimdancehall show hosted by SLAGGY has now moved to Friday nites on the Zim Carib Radio from the hours of 8pm playing the baddest Zimdancehall tunes around,news and requests also remember to sign up to www.zimcaribradio.com to be able to enter the chat room,and if you miss the show we will still be loading the pervious sessions to our on-demand radio station,join Slaggy this Friday nite as he makes his debut and it promises fireworks....

By Mtandazo Dube

SNIPER Storm (Donald Chirisa) and Winky D (Wallace Chirumiko) are now friends! Believe it or not, the two artistes spent more time together during their “disastrous” tour of the UK than any one of them could have ever imagined.

After having exchanged insults at every given opportunity locally, including composing dissing songs about each other, their recent trip forced them to spend more time together, which resulted in the two artistes bonding and “falling in love” with each other.
For starters, the two spent 12 hours on the Johannesburg-London flight, stayed at the same hotel, performed at the same gigs, missed their return flight together before spending another 12 hours on a return flight last Sunday.
Before leaving for London the two had performed together at a show in Cape Town which had been organised by Winky D’s manager. Although, it was reported that the show was yet another “no-show”, no unpleasant exchanges were made between the two, actually “they shared the stage in peace”. ...READ MORE

Zim dancehall artist Winky D has responded to allegations printed in the Newzimbabwe.com that he got boed as he started being racial,as you know we wrote an article about that issue as well now the 'Big Man' as he likes to be called has done what he does best by voicing his thoughts and he has also written an open letter to the world which you can read below and also download his song on free download ---read here

Behold another new devolopment to all Zimdancehall fanatics,another radio station is now available courtesy of Alfire Records and Lady B Bless who is a Radio Personality. She is currently the CEO of Arcanovi Management, Records & Publishing Conpany. An advocate for new and unsigned Reggae Artist. She is Lady B Bless is a Radio Personality. She is currently the CEO of Arcanovi Management, Records & Publishing Conpany. An advocate for new and unsigned Reggae Artist. She is also the founder of the Be Encouraged Today Network and The Arcanovi Artist Network  
also the founder of the Be Encouraged Today Network and The Arcanovi Artist Network  
and this station is called Zim Carib Radio and as the name suggests it will be first Zimbabwe/Carribean link up station catering for unsigned dancehall artists from Zimbabwe and the Carribean the station has so far been running with Dj Alfire doing the midnight show playing some Zimdancehall tunes and Lady B does her show during day US time ,the Slaggy's regular ZIMDANCEHALL SHOW will also be an inclusion on rotationonce the set up is complete ...

By Mike Shava for zimpromotions

On behalf of all ZIMDANCEHALL fans,artists,promoters i would like to take this opportunity to take the hot seat and wish the dhara of Zimdancehall Slaggy Yute a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and wish him many more good years taking the industry to the world having watched his commitment and vision towards putting Zimbabwean dancehall on the map i say keep pushing forward breadda we all with u 100% and also thank you for making me part of this wonderful movement me dupps......

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Well the SAMA Festival 2009 on the 30th of August had its share of good,bad and the urgly...starting with the GOOD the promoters Y2K Promotions must be applauded for showing courage and faith in the feature of Zimbabwean music by investing in the young and untried artists and bringing them forth even thou it wont leave them with a heffy bank account but it was a rare festival something will be probably be talking about in the near future,we had young artists from different genres like the UK chart topping band 'Noisettes' fronted by Shingai Shoniwa' who are used to perfoming at UK festivals like T4 in the park over 30 000 people and this was a challenge to them as they were perfoming to a smaller crowd read more

...the long wait is now over the mixtape 'home & away' by Zimdancehall breakthrough artist award winner Pinnacle is here and be among the first to hear it this Saturday 22nd of August as we interview him live and lauch the album which is a real treat for all Zimdancehall fans with 15tracks all recorded and mastered in the US and features guest appearances from Ceejay,Yardsteppa,Just Lyphe,Jusa,Tasha on the massive track 'while i'm gone' build in the same mould as the 90's dancehall tune anything for you which featured snow,beenie,buju, etc this track talks about the artists love for their homeland Zimbabwe and their plea to the lord to guide and protect those left behind,this track is voiced on the silent riddim by Shane Brown & David Medder for Juke Boxx Records (jamaica).Rapture the Jamican artist who also featured on Alfire Records 'Snake Bite Riddim' also makes his presence felt on the track 'your saint' voiced on the Gold Rush Riddim by Arrow Records (JA),their are some collaborations from Tasha,Chiano on 'ten years from now',Kay on 'can't come near us' and Ceejay on 'muripi' and 'pain' and riddims by Dj Tinah,Melvin C,Daseca,Big Ship,Reddem Kings,Jeepers Creepers & Mockery and more look out for home & away tomorrow

if you love Zimdancehall then this weekend is your time to just sit down and relax and enjoy the vibes as this weekend we armed with loads of xclusive tunes on the Zimdancehall show with interviews with Silverstones Mad Minnox live and direct from canada ,Pinnacle live and direct from US with an official radio launch of 'home & away' and we also unleash Sniper Storms 'the voice' plus new tunes on the Jeepmock Riddim which is now ranking as the most voiced Zimdancehall riddim with more than 35 official tracks excluding the ones leaked on facebook,also look out for new tunes on the Dry Sands riddim with artists like Dj tinah,Slaggy, plus news and views......

Zim dancehall artist Sniper Storm returns 2009 armed and dangerous with one of the best Zimdancehall albums to come out this year titled 'The Voice'.Sniper who last released an album in 2005 'Ndakabata Mic' whic had hits like 'one room',hubhinya' on the bubble gummer riddim,'hazvisi bho' and more proves there is life after 'Ndakabata mic' by surpasing his last release,'The voice' is a 22 track album with production credits going to Russo,Mockery,Jeepers Creepers and Take 5 who mastered the album with tracks to look out for like 30 000 were he boasts of his plenty of gals and he still need more to make it 80 000,'handimude' were he said he doesn't want a gal who is branded a whore whenever she walks she shakes her booty its all in the open like a pot without a lid,your friends tell you leave her alone you get angry but at the same time she is stressing you, this is going to be another hit its mainly to pick from this album as all the tracks have potential but another massive is 'murungu' another positive track in the form of 'hazvisi bho' he blames black people for not being proud of who they are by running away from their culture,and even laughing at their peers for not be able to speak English,being disadvantage when getting a job when you can't speak English,but one track bound to make noise in the Zimdancehall circles is a track 'Dhanda head' produced by Mockery and below is part lyrics from that track don't forget to listen this Saturday were we endorse more tracks from the album....

'muri ma dhanda head,kufunga hamufunge,kugaya hamugaye',-chorus
madhanda head ruzivo hamu asi ruzivo hamutsvage...
        uchadzidza rinhi zvimwe zvinoda kufunga,
        uchaziva rini kuti hakuna ipwa ku mhunga,
        bhuru kupiwa nyanga zvinoreva rinotunga,
        kana wakabata banga cheka cheka kana kujunga,
        kutsvaga kovo inonaka asi unomhanya kunotenga tsunga ,svero 
        para mhosva hona mapurisa anosunga,
        kugara wakazvimakisa uchiendza kufadza chaunga,
        suga mu tea haitapire usina kukurunga...chorus...
        hauna nguva yekutaura ne vamwe,
        kugara pasi uchironga nevamwe,
        humbimbindoga wakupatsanura nevamwe,
        hona wapfundumara chii chaita kuti utsamwe,
        yambiro haude kana mazano evamwe,
        ndini ndini usinga yemure zvinoitwa ne vamwe,
        vakuru vakati rume rimwe hari kombe churu,
tikabatana tinovaka chimbomira kuzviita bhuru...uri zvidhanda head....  

By Trust Khosa -  Herald Zimbabwe

CONTEMPORARY rhumba musician, Madiz — real name Itai Madzikura — has labelled fellow musician King Labash of 'Kukonzeresa' fame a "con artiste". He claims the fellow musician "disappeared" with his mobile phone handset, after borrowing it to make an urgent call.

Madiz says it’s now two weeks since the incident. The handset is a Nokia 1208, valued at between US$35-40 in Harare cellphone shops.

But Labash tells the story a little differently.

Madiz says he has lost business — he is "unreachable" on his mobile.

Speaking from Gweru, Madiz told city.com he had not expected Labash to "vanish" with his phone.

"Labash came to my flat on Tuesday two weeks ago, to make a phone call. He was having problems with his phone...read more

Singles mother's is the single the dancehall community is talking about this summer ,this single by one of Jamaica's artist on the rise Dwight' Nuclear' White is sang on nice melodic riddim with a thumping crunk like feel,these days its not really easy to sing about mothers considering the number of good tune done in the past,but what makes this a big hit is the singjay stlye and message in the lyrics which will go down well all over the world with all single mothers like"mother bear the pain,with all of di disgrace u never shame,carrying her burden and all her strain the role of the mother she still maintain' going straight to the chorus where he talks about the love of  a single mother who raises a child without a father and choosing not to take abortion,i could go on and on cauz the whole lyrical content is powerful and the accompaning video maintained the same attributes of the song with a well organised story line and good editing and lighting skills,you can vote for this video by simlpy texting (14) to  1876(444-2442) to watch the video simply click here or visit the video kona.......review by slaggy for www.zimdancehall.com

This coming weekend we have our first guest for August as we do our 'Reggae songs for Africa' special it gives us great pleasure to be having the cultural artist for 2008/09 Rassie Ai whose album Return to Life is still among the top albums for 2008/09 from Zim artists,the album has so featured two singles 'step over dem' and 'smiles and cries' watch on video kona......on our first part of the show we will be playing some reggae sings about africa with artists like Peter Tosh,Culture,Bob Marley,Ras Jabu,Walimbo,Rassie,King Labash,Alpha Blondy,Garnett Silk,Buju,Beenie man,Keffatan etc don't miss this show as it promises some fireworks Sat 08-08-08 16:00 GMT -19:00GMT.....

Curtain Raiser is the latest mixtape from New Zealand based crew Yung Shottaz remember we first introduced their single 'we gonna' on the drums of war riddim back in 2008 it also featured on the Chabvondoka Mixtape vol two this time their 13track mixtape 'Curtain Raiser' is out on free download with tracks like 'we rising' ,'nyadenga'-luveve riddim produced by Jusa,'tonight','one and only' and more they blend dancehall,hip hop and r'n'b so well giving us a glimpse of some TOK,Voicemail influence....Download now...  

Zimdancehall artist and promoter Fada Maximum who put together the Jeepmock riddim has progressed into the  Dj & Singjay Knockout Round II (Venue) Saul Tsotetsi Sports Complex Zone 14 in Sebokeng South Africa with (Artists)
Empress D-Vine
Fayah Priest
Ragga Joy
Radical Thunder view line up here

for the first time ever the Zim dancehall radio goes on the radio,remenising the time ZBC radio used to broadcast fro the Agricultural show,this time we will be broadcasting live and direct from the Zimdancehall Summer Fest on the 15th of August 2009 giving you updates on whats going on at the event ,interviews and also the regular juggling and this episode will be part of history in the making and it also gets to update the listeners who are based outside the UK..........

 
 
 By Richmore Tera

SOUTH African-based Zimbabwean dancehall musician and DJ, Buffalo Souljah, could write his own piece of history when he collaborates with renowned US R&B rapper Akon and South African artiste DJ Waxxy on a number of tracks.

The Channel O award-winning artiste announced this last week when he was in the country to promote his latest album, The Movement.

He also adjudicated at the inaugural Miss Club Monaco contest in Chisipite on Saturday, signed autographs and gave away free copies of the album.

Buffalo Souljah, whose real name Thabani Ndlovu, said he was thrilled to receive recognition from one of the world’s hottest stars of the moment, Akon, real name Aliaune Thiam.

"We are going to work with Akon on some stuff,together with DJ Waxxy.....read more

if you missed the first ever winky d international interview well here is a brief update winky d is currently in South Africa polishing up his forthcoming albums titled 'come fi take over' which is an english one and 'chatsva' which is the shona one,we had the chance to sample some single from 'come to take over' were you get tracks like 'nuh know jah' as he burns down hypocrites who hide behind behind the church whilst dealing with wickdness,and another single 'luv magician' were he talks about his gal pleasing power which can also be witnessed on the songs african ting and bigger size and he brings the dancehall alight with the track 'pull up' were he encourages dancehall massives to come together in love an unity to enjoy the dance with no forcing and fighting,the luv magician is currently making videos in Cape Town to promote some of the tracks on the albums listen to the interview right here

we mentioned another riddim from hottest producer Mockery called the compliment riddim,already voiced by many Zim based artists anyway there is a tune with explicit lyric's which we will from on call the 'poo' song this tune can only be put in the same categoty as Jamaica's Goofy 90's tune on the Filty riddim,but what puts this song in its own league is its sung in shona and its one of the filthiest song to come out this year ,we had the chance to sample that song at a party by mistake and as we tried to remove that song to play the next tune the crowd where up in arms and when we played it back the whole house was repeating the chorus,dancing whilst pointing at each other this was a weird moment trust me but this tune can only make you laugh out loud instead of skipping to another track just imaging a chorus with lines like

'aita dhod** , dhod** rake randishamisa, aita dhod** zimukonde seri kwemusha ' for more listen to tomorrows show 11-07-09 @ 16:00GMT  

Mutoro Wacho - Single
Kudzie Ku    - Artist
11 - 07 - 09 - Release Date
Mutoro wacho is the first single taken from the album 'zviri sei' the debut album by

www.myspace.com/kudzieku
www.zimdancehall.com

 Dancehall Artiste Zebra who was released from prison in September 2008 after he was sentenced to 10-year in prison for raping an 18-year-old girl of which he only served seven years is once again wanted by the cops for sexually assaulting a young girl who is said to be just 13 years old. dancehall news gets to understand the girl mother is also in custody as she told the police she knew her daughter was sexually involved but failed to put an end to it. Zebra emerged on the dancehall scene in the 90s with a string of hit songs such as My Type A Love, Rupert, Picture Fi Frame, Red Than Red just to name a few. However, before he got his break onto the dancehall scene, he was fresh from prison for a similar crime, but after few months of fame he went back to prison on the same charged. Once again, he seems to be on his way back to prison.

The producer Mockery has done it again,remember we told you ealier this year he is working

on another riddim called Compliment,well the producer who co-produced the hot Jeepmock

riddim with Jeepers Creepers has proved he is a class act by bring us this hot Zim dancehall

scorcher already being voiced by artists yard and abroad with tracks by artists like Sammy

J,Trinidad production with 'handichada'and an explicit track by Madd Bull titled

'Dho**i',and many more al this tracks can be heard this coming Saturday on the big bad

Zimdancehall Radio

Jamaican Dancehall Group VOICEMAIL presents their new single: "Star Of The Show" for Summer09 

 PRESS RELEASE Stuttgart, 06.29.2009. The Fire Bashment Label presents their new Production with the Jamaican Dancehall Group “Voicemail“. The Song will be released on June 1, 2009. It should be acquisition-able over digital sales as well as over the retail trade. In the Internet the product is to be available on online distribution platforms and in online distributing houses. Artist Name: Voicemail Song Title: Star Of The Show Genre: Pop, Hip Hop, Dancehall Release Date: July 1, 2009 Tracklist: 1. Star Of The Show 2. Star Of The Show (Hip Hop Remix) 3. Star Of The Show (Instrumental Version) About Voicemail: Voicemail consist of 3 members: Oneil Edwards, Craig Jackson and Kevin Blaire. The group originally started out with Craig and 2 other members that became acquainted with each other in 1999 at a talent competition. In 2003 the group “Voicemail” was formed with the two new members Oneil and Kevin. Oneil is the son of Rupee Edwards - a well known Jamaican artist and producer. Before Kevin became a singer he use to work as a model. In turn Craig was motivated to developing an identity in music by his older brother who was a member of the “Scare dem crew.” Voicemail..s first big hit in Jamaica was entitled “Weh di Time”. After a collaboration with the dancer Bugle and the artist Delly Ranks Voicemail became more famous internationally and their music video for the song “Do What You Feel Like” was played by several TV stations in America. It quickly became obvious, that Voicemail..s unique dancing-style, draws attention internationally....read more here

Zim based artist Viper of Escaped Ent teamed up with Dehli based Dj Tinah to record a powerful track titled 'mukana' recorded on the same riddim as the Mad Fisher song 'ndafunga iwe' which featured Dvd & Hilgun,Viper last wowed the masses when he voiced the song 'empress of divine' on the luveve riddim which can be found on the 'chabvondoka mixtape vol 2' and this tune was recorded when Dj Tinah was in Zimbabwe last year.

Bobo Markos and Slaggy yout have finally linked up to work on some material after a decade doing solo projects,Bobo Markos and Slaggy first teamed up in Warren Park D ,Harare in 1997,when they recorded their first single titled 'living badd' on the pepperseed riddim at Tony's Studio in Braeside which they later rerecorded in 1998,then going on to join the Trevor Hall led Cruxial Mix Band towards the end of 97 working with the likes of Ijahson,Daddy Ray,Jnr Banton,Dessert Eagle aka Buju,Major E and Booker T,then going on to record their debut album titled Revolution/Kusanduka 1998featuring sister Naughty Gee which was influenced by the negative attitude towards young urban artists in Zimbabwe by major record labels,the album was available on cassette at Ras Tawanda's Xmex Mall which also had singles on heavy rotation on Radio 3's reggae session's with dj's Innocent Manase,Rebel Souljah and Cruxial D leading radio interviews and Tv's AM's Zimbabwe,together they formed the dynamic duo perfoming in all Cruxial Mix's major shows like the Bob Marley's commemoration,Sakubva stadium and Chimanimani festival,and also supporting US based reggaeartist Brother Ayouba and SA's Soul Brothers. click to read more

US based Ceejay is really making a lasting impression as he contiues his Ziyaspora homecoming tour ing Zimbabwe,he has newspaper articles in all major Zimbabwean newspaper and two of his songs taken from the One Ariega album are getting heavy rotation on National radio,Zimdancehall Radio has scheduled a live interview with Ceejay this July look out for that below is an extract from the latest Herald newspaper...

Cee Jay back home to promote new album

By Richmore Tera

UNITED STATES-based Zimbabwean hip hop artiste, Cee Jay — real name Kudakwashe Besa — says his 10-year stay in the States has not severed his ties with home.

Cee Jay, in the country to promote his latest album One Ariega Reloaded, says he has always wanted to stay connected with home through his music.

"Although I am seas away from home, my mission through my music is always to try to stay connected with the Zimbabwean people, speaking about Zimbabwean issues..........click here to read all...

Did the lyrics of up & coming dancehall deejay Wasp cause the police to lock down a community dance recently? Wasp was reportedly at a popular street dance in the Grants Pen Community of Kingston on Sunday night (June 21),when a group of police demanded that the music be turned down.

The long awaited second instalment of the Zimdancehall mixtape 'Chabvondoka Vol 2' is over,the mixtape is now officially out and its badder dan bad,its been close to a year since the release of Chabvondoka Vol 1 and believe me its worth the wait as this mixtape is filled with diversity and artistic creativity,making a debut are New Zealand based Yung Shottaz and also Walimbo,War Head,Bossman,T.A.G and more,with the big gunz like Winky D,Sniper,King Labash,Dadza D and more also featuring,this mixtape bring hot Zimdancehall riddims like the Luveve,Snake Bite,Dry Sands,Hokoyo and the mad Jeepmock Riddim and more tunes to make it a must have mixtape.Chabvondoka Vol 2 will be available in Zimbabwe early July on two formatts Cd and Cassette to cater for all ghetto yutes with no CD PLAYERS ....TO DOWNLOAD VIEW PLAYLIST CLICK HERE

The second instalment of the Chabvondoka Mixtape series scheduled for release today will drop this coming Monday but we have included a segment of the mixtape for download today on our music player above,this mix is the part we juggle the hokoyo riddim and the rest of the mixtape will be available o Monday 22nd May 2009,we just trimming down the mix as we only trying to get 60minutes out of all the tracks we have hope you will bear with us.....

1. Mr. Vegas - I Am Blessed
2. Etana feat. Alborosie - Blessings
3. Vybz Kartel - Dollar Sign
4. Konshens - This Means Money
5. Queen Ifrica - Far Away
6. Vybz Kartel - Last Man Standing
7. Mavado - I’m So Bless
8. Harry Toddler - Pray Fi Dem
9. Mavado - High Unda
10. Daville - Missing You Right Now

This Saturday 13th June 2009 we back live on Air same time 16:00 GMT and we having a special summer madness show with a back to back Winky D and Sniper half hour jugglin,plus some xclusives and a guest dropping by foa special zimdancehall showcase,mc mighty 'move to da beat' album review live phone ins,requests,chat etc ,don't miss this out to listen just click the icon above or any image on this website written zimdancehall radio,which takes you to the radio page on the blue player below click open with default player if you not using itunes thats it and for phone ins just click the TALK NOW button which appears when we on live you don't need skype just a mic thats it..... 

The Ziyaspora Tour 09 has been received well in Zim so far. We ve launched the cd with Spinalong around the country but mainly Harare and Byo. Ive done 2 Major shows at the Mannenberg and one at The Bulldogs pub with Alexio Kawara so far. Two more shows remain, one big one with SABC here in Harare along with other big bands like Victor Kunonga and Alexio etc. Ive received good reviews on the live shows we ve done and they reputting us up there with the big boys, the press covered the shows too and were very generous in their reviews. ths shows have been well attended so far and we ve been in the Herald on 5th June and they covered me and Zimdancehall affiliations as well. Ive also been on TV on Youth.com and scheduled for Good Morning show next week,One Ariega the song has entered the national charts at number 3 this week as well as Ndiye Mufudzi at 12 this week.
Ive made a lot of contacts while im here and will be glad to pass them on to all Zimdancehall affiliates who want to trave to tour as well.Ive travelled thru schools like GHS and PES to educate them on travelling abroad and careers etc to help curb the lack of knowledge some of us had when we left Zim, i ll be hitting more schools in the next few weeks. I have also a journalist doing a documentary of my movements while im here. I have linked up with several artists like Victor Kunonga, Nesto and Sam Mtukudzi as well as other less known artists. Have been unable to get to Winky D or Labash yet, but Mad Fisher showed me love so far. My advice to other artists wanting to promo music here is cassettes are still the main medium for selling music in Zim. CDs are great and they work just that the masses dont have cd players in cars and combies and homes etc where music is mostly played. Big up to all Zim Dancehall artists pushing the envelope and supporting each other as well as our movement. Will share all the contacts with you all when i get back to Ziyaspora

Dancehall News special update - earlier this year we had mentioned that Buju Banton’s long-time love and mother of his five children - Lorna Strachan - reportedly filed a suit in the Supreme Court against him stating that they are no longer a couple and asking for division of their joint tenancy on several properties.

According to recent media reports, Buju had initially sought to fight it in court, but has now relented and settled out of court and in her favor. She will now reportedly have several high-end properties that they own signed over to her, and she in turn will also relinquish all rights to certain other properties in which they had joint tenancy.

The Clovis cartoon above was featured in today’s Jamaica Observer Chat magazine.

The most anticipated follow up of the baddest Zimdancehall mixtape 'chabvondoka' volume two is coming and this time it will be badder dan bad and madder dan mad,mixed and compiled by Slaggy Yout for Black Scorpion Sound featuring the baddest tunes and riddims on the streets yard and abroad.The 'chabvondoka' mixtape was introduced in June 2008 and helped bring to light the baddest beef of 2008 between King Labash (handichabatika-mboko)and Madcom (musandikande fear-munhikwe)and showcase the skills of us based Pinnacle who went on to win the breakthrough artist of 2008/09 at the Zimdancehall Awards.This years line up includes new comer like walimbo,fire flex,bossman, and more plus the winky d,dadza d,king labash,sniper,yardsteppa,pinnacle,ceejay,maccix flo,mc mighty,mad fisher to name a few and will be available for free download as from the 20th of June 2009 don't miss this out.........

Winky D fans hang on tight there is a new album coming out this summer,the album titled 'chatsva' is a 20 track and there is a track to look out for titled 'vapfana'.Winky D whose been getting attention with his 'vanhu vakuru' album which featured tracks like 'chidodo' and the zimdancehall song of the year 'rokesheni' has also been getting heavy TV rotation with his D Money video medley which features Di Money on the insecurity riddim,make up your mind on the essential riddim and education on the Neyo's 'so sick instrumental...check out more winky d videos pon de video kona....

Line Up For Reggae Sumfest 2009 So Far

Posted: 06 Jun 2009 05:25 PM PDT

 plans for Reggae Sumfest 2009 are said to be in high gear at this time. Here are the confirmed nightly line ups for Reggae Sumfest 2009 so far:

veteran reggae singer Gregory Isaacs will soon be launching his own clothing line which is named for his long-time moniker, the “Cool Ruler”. Gregory Isaac’s Cool Ruler line will consist of various paraphernalia and a special line of shoes. The official launch will happen some time during Isaac’s current tour of North America which is scheduled to end in August.

European fans can look out for Gregory Isaacs on tour there in November............dancehall deejay Delly Ranx is reportedly looking forward to a very bright summer, as he prepares to leave Jamaica for European tour. He is scheduled to go on an extensive seven week tour of Europe with dancehall / reggae icon Buju Banton. The tour will last for most of June through to the 26th of July, and will take them into numerous countries including France, Italy, Holland, Spain, Belgium and Denmark. There will also be several dates in England.

Delly Ranx is looking forward to the tour as he already has many fans in Europe having toured the continent before with reggae stalwart Freddie McGregor. He said “I am looking forward to this tour with Buju Banton and I am very grateful for this opportunity to be one of his opening acts, as Buju is one of Jamaica’s greatest artistes and he is also my bonafide bredrin. Right now a lot of people are awaiting my return in places like Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France, and the remix of ‘No Ice Cream Love’ with me and Johnny Osbourne is also doing really well in Europe”.

When the tour is over Delly Ranx will return to Jamaica for a short time before heading off to the U.S. for a tour in support of his album, ‘Good Profile’, for California-based record label Itation Records. ‘Good Profile’ will be released on June 23rd......sample Gargamel Records new Tight P riddim here

Zimdancehall update-as you all know the Zimdancehall awards 2008/09 where the first official awards we had to put together we started with an immitation idea but in the end created our own identity....this show proved that if people stick together they can overcome all obstacles,for those who came with good intentions of supporting their own artists i beileve they noticed some glimpse of the future of the movement,and a few who had come just to bad vibe the movement went home before the show started because they travelled all the way to Leicester just to get in for free for getting the promoter payed for the venue 'typical bad mind'...anyway the show started later than advertised as most artists and video crew and fans coming from London direction were stuck in traffic because of an accident on the motorway but that did not dent the confidence of all who were there..the show kicked of with an intro fro the versitile,full of charisma host Velvet Love Jones constantly reminding all those in that for a house to be built there has to be a foundation...he went on to announce the first act of the night Kudzie ku of maniac movement who was unleashing his debut album 'zviri sei' with the support of hot new act Walimbo aka muzimbo and believe me the album is something to look out for the only thing which really let the artists down was lack of stage monitors which we have now realised the importance of,after Kudzie Ku perfomance the presentation of best album was announced and the konzeresa riddim album took it with producer Jusa stepping up to collect his award capping a fine campaing for the konzeresa riddim which won him producer of the year in 2007 and best video for the konzeresa medley collected by Melvin C on behalf of Mr Zaine of Full Hundred production.To follow after was probably one of the best perfomance of the night in stepped Melvin C aka Jah melo dressed in a pin stripped navy suit with matching waistcoat he took the stage with so much energy with his version of the punnany riddim doing his singles then also using the randani boy riddim and the Jah creation riddim ,after that perfomance in stepped Maccix flo who had just arrived after the motorway delay and he stepped on stage having misplaced his original cd but had to do with  some of Melvin C riddims with no hesitation the crowd was now getting in the groove with the fans on the balcony whilstling and dancing all the acts who came to perform were all buzzing to step on stage but we also had to make way for the awards presentation with Afro -Heritage getting best UK based band,Maccix Flo and US based Pinnacle getting breakthrough artists,Rassie Ai getting the cultural award,Kudzie Ku getting the best entertainer,Bonslag and Winky d getting best producer and best song 'ROKESHENI' for 2008/09 with promoter Tainternational stepping up to collect on their behalf,Alfire collected the best riddim award for the Snake bite riddim and he toasted it with a fine perfomance afterwards,the other acts who performed are Walimbo,Warhead,Slaggy Yout,S-rilla,Jusa and Fire flex who mashed up the place with his acrobatics....this event was an eye opener for all those who believe in laying a foundation this is the first event we have done at a spot not regularly used by other zim related shows and to see the turn out  it shows we not alone anymore we organised the show with no help from no popular selectors or promoters and each artist played a part in promoting the show,setting up the venue connecting the PA system and believe me we were working so much that even Tainternational and Slaggy Yout had no time to change into their outfits for the night,arrangements for next years awards ceremony are under way and its going to be tighter....view winners here

The wait ,the anticipation is nearly over only a day and some hour to go and all roads lead to Keos Leicester 90 New Park St,LE3 5NH ,and its confirmed no doubt with live performance by Alfire who is raring to go with some new tunes we had the previledge to sample espicially the one on the hot riddim 'Electric',Jusa and his ABRA Records artistsfire flex,war head,shona rilla,Maniac Movement Kudzie will use this event to unleash his debut album which has some real hot scorchers,Maccix Flo who has had some brillant tunes over the past year can't wait to take the East Midlands with his offerings like 'me sweet','ndi maccix and more,the chaos continues with Slaggy yout who is working on his mixtape The Bizzness coming ut this summer and they will be some xclusives,from Leicester they will new comer Walimbo Muzimbo who has made great strides this year with numerous singles on various riddims but look out for his 'kadeya deya'tune on the snake bite riddim,black arts Mr Buddie and Jah Melo Music Melvin C team up to make a double act to rock you all night long,making his entrance for the first time will be Allen 'tirimo tirimo' Daura who will be unleashing his latest single 'chimbomira' plus xclusive perfomance on the 'tirimo tirimo riddim'by various artists,Dj's Lady Gee2 ,Lady Bee,Dj Runnie,Black Scorpion Sound,Dj K-Mann,Tai International will take turns on the decks and Black Scorpion will unleash some xclusives as usual like the hot Yardsteppa love track on the Luveve Riddim and more,best live band nominee Afro -heritage band will take stage with a 20 minute set and they promise some serious tunes from their forthcoming projects,the event host Velvet Love Jones has also some few suprises up his sleeves,and there will be live video recordings from Full Hundred Production and photo shoot so come early to avoid disapointment...view programme here   

US based Zimdancehall artist Ceejay has kicked start his 'Homecoming Tour' in Harare ,Zimbabwe at one of the hottest places in Harare right now 'The Mannenberg Jazz Cafe' backed by Raiders live band he opened his Harare tour with a performance on the 23-05-09,going on to perform his next show on the 29th 0f May at Belgravia 11 bath then coming back to Mannenberg Jazz Cafe on the 30th of May 2009 for more updates watch this space.....

Black Scorpion Sound the leading Zimdancehall sound is bring out the long awaited 'CHABVONDOKA MIXTAPE VOL 2' ,after waiting for nearly a year since the release of the volume 1 which brought forth tunes like 'musandikande fear-madcom','handichabatika-king labash',hits from artists like pinnacle,smylie,memory tavengwa,maccix,kudzie ku,slaggy yout,winky d and many more and proved a big hit abroad during the summer before finally reaching in Zimbabwe towards Xmas 2008,Slaggy the selector responsible for the Chabvondoka mixtape mentioned that this is THE MIXTAPE to look forward to as the past months have seen a number massive tunes being released including winky d's 'one,one','rokesheni' and massive riddims like the 'jeepmock,war ,timeless,kabiyasi,hokoyo,dry sands,tirimo tirimo and more and as always this mixtape brings artists to a much greater audiance..... 

 
The hottest hardcore female dj to step outta Zimbabwe Expatriot is back and this time she is ina international class,Expatriot last voiced a big tune on the chipoko moko riddim a tune called 'hotter fire' now she is back on the Jeepmock riddim produced by Zimdancehall hottest producers at the moment Jeepmock and Mockery,you can sample the Xpatriot tune on the player above plus more pieces on the Jeepmock Riddim which has 21 cuts voiced by various Zimdancehall artists based in Zimbabwe also on the riddim are winky d with two cuts 'plastic smile &better life',sniper 'fire inna dance',dadza d 'i see cear',badman '2000 & war',brown sugar 'ehee',teachman 'african princess plus more ...to hear the tunes proper just listen to the Zimdancehall show this Saurday from 16.00 GMT...    

THE much-hyped Shaggy Toxic Concert in Harare was a no show at the Harare International Conference Centre last night after the organisers cancelled the bash a day before his arrival.Apparently the organisers had been publicising a show yet a work permit — arguably the most crucial hurdle for an international performance — for the dancehall artiste had not been secured....Read more here

Sat 18th April 2008 the Zimdancehall Radio cames alive as we launched the radio at 16.00 GMT with your host 2007 award winning selector Slaggy Yout the show did not go as smooth as we had anticipated so our apologises to all our listeners who tried phoning in and failed to get through,we also had problem with the mic controls but all these have been rectified and the next show will be running soon... if you missed it you can always play it again as this is not just a radio station but also an on-demand podcast.... 

Winky D got crowned 'king of the dancehall' on the 10th of April 2009 at the harare gardens in Zimbabwe,the battle which had heavy weights including sniper,badman,king labash,daddy d plus more artists battling for the title,Winky D who is currently the hottest zimdancehall artist at the moment dressed in camourflage was public enermy number one and he proved he is no fluke when he dismantled the whole gang with tunes after tunes and to top it up he recorded a song about the clash titled 'one,one' on the luveve riddim with lyrics like 'vakauya vakaronga kundikutsanira madinga achida kundi wunganira ndaka dhila navo one ,one, and another verse where he says 'akakwira pastage daddy d ndikamukutura nebhutsu yechiuto ndaibhutsura.....akauya sniper iyeye ukamubvunza anokuudza ndakaipa....ndakabva ndaimba number echi jama badman stage aidhama labash akazosara oshama humambo ndagadzwa kare sa obama..MORE LYRICS HERE........

India based Dj Tinah is back from Zimbabwe and he voiced nuff yutes on various riddims from producers in diaspora,but one particular artist to look out for is KWEKWE based LIBERTY MATHOLE who voiced a powerful track on Melvin C's ZIMBO SKANKIN RIDDIM called  'baba na amai',this tune is well written and voiced and  given a fair chance can go on to be a classic,ever since the arrival of Mega Spice zimdancehall has been longing for another melodic natural singer and believe me massive Liberty Mathole is the yute to watch out for....to sample the new tune and more listen to the zimdancehall show this week .....

finally goes on demand yes thats right the baddest radio show is back with a bang,hosted by the 2007 ward winning selector SLAGGY YOUT powered by blogtalkradio ,it not only goes on air live but you can play back every episode you miss,you can even pay it back on your phone or mp3 player,listeners you can call in live with skype chargeable at local rate or just call free by pressing the talk button on show page,we will be haing interviews with artists all over the world look out for the Ceejay interview soon...

 The Zim U.K cup clash is just around the corner with King Alfred hosting and Zimdancehall artists Snaka Dread & Dubbie Benzie also performing but to all sound systems taking part here is some edutainment history on how sound bizzness are run,RASSIE AI brings this magnifiecent mixtape paying homage to STARTIME SUPA POWA.This mixtape includes all dub plates done in the nineties including major e,booker t,rassie ai, me nah say more just download str8 to cd

To cap fine year in the Zim dancehall calendar its that time again for the ZIM DANCEHALL AWARDS,this time the game is tighter but its still up to the people to decide who will walk away with the gongs,As this is the second year running we have revised some categories and added in a few more,but first of we giving you the chance to forward your nominees by email to zimdancehall@hotmail.com before Monday 3rd November 2008.The categories up for grabs are 1.best zim dancehall video 2.breakthrough artist 3.best entertainer 4.best song 5.producer of the year 6.riddim o the year 6.cultural artist of the year 7.best female song 8.best Zim dancehall selector 9. icon award where we get to honour an inspirational individual dead or alive who has inspired artists in the reggae/dancehall industry e.g radio dj's,club dj's,promoters,managers,band leaders,entertainers or producers......      

The biggest summer event SAMA aka Southern African Music Airwaves scheduled for August has been moved from the Milton Keynes venue/Irish Centre to Newport Pagnnel Football Ground..,we spoke to Winky D and his manager Bonslag who is in Zimbabwe at the moment and they assured us that once the final paper work is ready nothing is going to stop the hottest yute in the industry from perfoming in the U.K also biled for the show is Sniper,Rocque,Mafriq,Thomas Mapfumo,South African group Trompies and Zimdancehall artists based in the U.K,so look out for the free U.K INVASION mixtape featuring Sniper and Winky D courtesy of Black Scorpion Sound coming soon .... 

The last time a leader inspired so many artist in reggae/dancehall to write songs was Nelson Mandela when he was still in prison,but now President-elect Barack Obama has set another trend with reggae/dancehall artists rushing to record their songs with Beenie man being the latest artist voice a track and also Barrington Levy,Busta Rhymes and Kardinal Official doing their thing and artists like Sizzla,Cocoa Tea,Mavado,Determine,Screwdriver,Lushy Banton,Steel Pulse,Commander Jessie to name a few... 

Bembe promoter and leading selector RICHIE FEELINGS says he will continue playing at the popular weekly dance despite threats from MAVADO'S crew,Thursdays dance ended after ALLIANCE selectors Foot hype and Boom Boom came on stage and disconnected the mic cause Feelings was playing too many Kartel songs.

Months after the unleashing of the everpopular 'CHABVONDOKA MIXTAPE' Black Scorpion Sound are bringing out another scorcher this timein a form of 'TRIBUTE TO JAH B', this mixtape will be just good memories it will feature most of the tunes played by Jah B from the days of Rumours nite(Agani Centre),Turtles,Tube and City Sports.This mixtape is going to be a 2 or 3 cd mixtape of dancehall schooling starting from the 80's with artists like Half Pint,Courtney Melody,Gregory Issacs,Cocoa Tea,Lovideer to the 90's with artists like Ninjaman,Supercat,Admiral Bailey,Tiger,Cutty Ranks,Shabba Ranks,Buju,Beenie,Bounty and dances like the wine,della move,bogle,butterfly,urkle to the crews like main st,scare dem,monster shack,and riddims like punnany,pepperseed,bellyas,bada bada,baddis,bitter blood,rotten rich,latino and many more this mixtape will be a collectors mixtape some songs and riddims you had forgetting are all there just look for it early NOVEMBER.  

 HISTORY OF DANCEHALL            HISTORY OF HARARE

Rise Again 2008 had high and lows as with any other shows, there were a lot of expectations this time as the line up was bigger and better,but there where changes in the way the show was organised as for the first time we had joint promoters(Cosmo Ent and A.B.R.A Records) who were willing to take the show to greater ites,that they decided to bring in for the first time a live band(ngoma) to back the artists and also invite Rassie Ai all the way from Ireland,but unknown to the Zimdancehall Administration there were some ongoing squabbles going on (Facebook)behind the scene with some artists not happy with the way the riddims for the show were been selected,some stating all the riddims where from A.B.R.A Records and they where not suiting their chosen songs,the overall promotion of show was a disgrace from day one with this website getting the flyer for the show just a week before show and most zimbo infested neighbourhoods not even seeing the flyer of the show,so the artists who made it to the show Maccix,Kudzie Ku,Dubbie Benzie,Rassie Ai,Jusa,Warhead,etc had to bild up their courage as they had prepared to perform with a live band only to be told the band wont be playing because of payments?the artists made up for the disappointments with good performances even thou their body languanges showed dissapointments,Mc Jah Hanief and D-Flex tried hyping up the crowd as usual but overall the attendance was poor,the artists absent for the show claim they notified the promoters before the show which meant they could have notified the fans who will be available to perform for the night so on behalf of the whole zimdancehall community we would like to send a big apology to all the people who were disappointed,all those who been writing emails on this issue just forward your addresses a complimentary cd will be coming your way.video for the show will be up by the end of the week....     

                 

WHAT the black man buildeth, the white man pulleth down?(courtesy of Sundaymail.co.zw)

Last Sunday we carried a BBC story which intimated that Bob Marley could have been inspired by a theme song to a United States television children’s programme. The reaction to the story was instant, and equally livid, especially from the rasta community, who questioned if this could be the latest attempt to denigrate the achievements of black heroes.

One reader, who requested anonymity, was angry at how there are attempts to distort the black man’s history. "That story is insinuating that a black man can do no good. That it had to be a white man who composed and what Bob Marley only did was to copy. That is ridiculous. How many of Marley’s songs were hits and where could he have copied all those hits from?

"And why did it take this long for such accusations to come out? If the theme song to the cartoon series was done in 1968 and Buffalo Soldier was released posthumously in 1983, why did we wait all these years to be told now that Marley might have copied? It all smacks of racism — that a black man cannot do any good."

Another caller also questioned why Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 of suspected drug overdose, is still regarded as King of Rock and Roll, whereas black heroes like Michael Jackson and now Bob Marley are being obliterated from the pages of history.

"Elvis Presley is still being worshipped in the Western world, yet they have killed whatever soul Michael Jackson had left. And now they are unto Bob Marley . . . but truth is they won’t win because he was above such trivia."

Ras Norma of Harare said Marley was a prophet and his music was spiritual, adding "there is no way he could have been inspired by a television cartoon series.

That is a mockery to all the rasta community and it really shows that there is an agenda to tarnish Bob Marley. It’s all coming from the white world.

That is utter nonsense, his music is like he is still alive today. If he copied Buffalo Soldier, why didn’t he copy all the other songs?"

History is laden with black heroes, whose names have been tarnished — all for the purposes of "a black man can do no good". One way or the other Michael Jackson, Marion Jones, Mike Tyson, OJ Simpson, Oprah Winfrey, Wesley Snipes, Snoopy Dog-dog, amongst a host of other names, have faced charges or have been derided.

Even in the on-going American presidential campaign, there are attempts in some circles to link black presidential hopeful Barack Obama with the Moslem world, a charge he has vehemently denied.

Though he was convicted, many believe that Mike Tyson was punished for being a black, and a successful black for that matter. He beat the pulp out of the brains of most of his opponents, and for living large, they had him spend a number of years behind bars. Many neutrals are of the opinion that the rape charges were rather trumped up.

Ditto for MJ, the best thing to ever happen to the music industry. His biggest album — Thriller — is the best-selling album of all time.

Include in that list the so-called King of Rock and Roll, and you have the exploits of Michael Jackson in context. Naturally this did not please those who do not see anyone black achieving anything.

"The only time a white man," observed one reader, "celebrates a black man, it will be for the good of the white man or simply because the black man will be toeing the line." Bottom line, nothing positive or good can come from the black world.

Man Guddaz, another member of the rasta community, charged that the Bob Marley allegations could be the latest attempt by the white man to tarnish the achievements of the black man. "Ye man, they are trying to do that but they won’t succeed, it is a futile attempt. Ras Marley was a prophet, he was spiritual and whatever they say will not make any sense because Jah won’t listen."

Some have gone to the Olympics, for example. Whereas Michael Phelps’ eight-medal haul in Beijing was largely described as heroic and history-making, Usain Bolt’s attitude in winning the 100 metres was described as egoistic. In winning three gold medals, Bolt broke three world records, but because he is a black man, there was rancorous disapproval of the manner with which he won the first of his three medals — the 100-metre sprint. He is alleged not to have shaken the hands of his opponents, something which was interpreted as being un-Olympic.

Could it be that Bob Marley is being persecuted now because he is a champion of black consciousness? According to wikipedia, Survival, a defiant and politically charged album which was released in 1979 with tracks such as Zimbabwe, Africa Unite, Wake Up and Live, reflected Marley’s support for the struggles of Africans.

His appearance at the Amandla Festival in Boston in July 1979 showed his strong opposition to South African apartheid, which he already had shown in his song War in 1976. In 1980, he was invited to perform at the April 17 celebration of Zimbabwe’s Independence Day.

Paul Kelly of the Bob Marley Foundation, answering to the charges of plagiarism against Marley, could not have been more to the point. He said it was highly unlikely that Marley could have heard of the Banana Splits, let alone be inspired by them.

What do you think? Is it just a conspiracy theory. Could it be that Marley was inspired by the cartoon series or is it a black-vs-white issue? You can register to pass your comments for every story www.zimdancehall.com  brings you let your views be known..

Which famous dancehall artists can you spot voicing dub plates in Jamaica for a foreign sound 'NEW SENSATION'?.. 

Ceejay who was supposed to tour the U.K this Summer has re-scheduled the tour dates for the U.K,Finland and Germany for later dates,he promised the Zimdancehall in the U.K he will not let them down next time around.Ceejay will be supporting Jamaican artist Lady Saw on the 27th of September 2008 @ the Caribbean Grill,Forest Lane,Dallas,Texas show titled 'Unfinished Business-Walk out',Ceejay also performed with Red Rat earlier this year.To buy the cd 'one ariega'the latest offering from Ceejay just click here...  

No matter how some man are try defy it the 90's is Dancehall's Golden Age we have seen old dancehall riddims making a return like the Gigi,Sleeper dog,Bad Belly to name a few but the one of the hottest riddims on the dancehall curcuit is the 'Tear Up Jeans' which was made popular as the 'Coudroy Riddim' in the 90's with hits like 'gangalee louie culture',fowl affair silvercat''world dance beenie plus many more,this time Ward 21 line up the millenium dj's with likes of Konshens,Serani,Voicemail,Natalie Storm plus the old dogs and naming it 'TEAR UP JEANS RIDDIM'.....  

Zimdancehall artist and producer Alfire is set to perform tonight (Friday 8th 2008) at an ANTI GUN CRIME CAMPAIGN in London which was organised by the London Council,with the ever increasing deaths of youts especially in the London area through Gun or Knife this campaign is bound to create a lot of attention.Alfire will get 10mins and he promised to do his tune 'crazy world' which is available on the 'konzeresa riddim album' and a few more tracks for more updates listen to the ZIMDANCEHALL NIGHT SHOW SAT 09-08-08 at 8PM - 10PM (GMT TIME)...... 

Sir Charlie and the Bashment Crew are celebrating their 10th Annivasary this August and Red Rat will there to make this a celebration you won't forget,Bashment crew have been leading entertainers and promoters in the U.K bringing top artists and wicked bashment parties around the U.K.Red Rat will be having his pre-party in Wolerhampton @ the Mosi-oa-Tunya Lounge on the 29th of August including Zim Dancehall artists and dancehall selectors.On the 30th of August he will be performing at Club Luca in Barking,London ig11 8ag more dates are yet to be confirmed get your advance tickets at www.ticketmania.co.uk

With this Summer's stage shows it might all seem quite on the production side but Zimdancehall artists and producers are busy working on various riddim projects like the Snake Bite Riddim from Alfire Records,Hokoyo & Hardcore Riddim from Maniac Mvt,Timeless Riddim from Jah Melo Music,Luveve Riddim from A.B.R.A Records,Mvengemvenge Riddim from Eye Spy Ent and Friendship Riddim from Upliftment Records,all these riddims have been voiced on already and just waiting for a few tracks from artists based in Zim before they can be available.....   

The Zimdancehall Summer Splash Album will be available as from Tuesday 29th of July due to some mastering delay,we apologise for the delay this album will be available as free download and here s the tracklisting

1.dubbie benzie       -  sweet zimbabwe- harare gardens ridim
2.melvin c - give dem love - orange juice riddim
3.slaggy yout - stress mu U.K - luckspin riddim
4.maccix flow - tiri vahombe - insecurity riddim
5.kudzi ku - hardcore - hardcore riddim
6.jusa dementor - yarira yarira - jusa riddim
7.s-rilla - get loose - luveve riddim
8.snaka dread - so fine ft alfire - murahwa hills riddim
9.alfire - crazy world - konzeresa riddim
10.dubbie benzie - usakendenge - goat snappa riddim
11.melvin c - likkle bunny belly - dragon neck riddim
12.slaggy yout - hazvisi bhoo! - inoita riddim
13.maccix flow - ndotsvaga wangu - hokoyo riddim
14.kudzie ku - usadherere -usadherere riddim
15.jusa dementor - heavy svapata - luveve riddim
16.s-rilla - rise up - konzeresa riddim
17.snaka dread - reggae tauya nayo - konzeresa riddim
18.alfire - memo - memo riddim
19.ras jabu - in de advent - bonus track

The gangsta 4 life Movado of  Bounty Killr's ALLIANCE and Beenie Man are the two artists people who watched Reggae Sumfest 2008 are talking about,Movado who has been on the rise ever since he buss pon the scene had veryon anticipating how he is going to perform under pressure from fans and critics,he came and delivered on of his if not his best performance to the delight o the crowd,but the man most dj's and journalists are saying stole the show is the regular headliner on most Stage shows Beenie Man who came dressed to impress he gave a performance that left a lasting impression to all dancehall fans,and also Bounty Killa got arrested after he finished performingor using profanity and abusive language whilst on stage with the crowd booing him when he started dissing other artists he is soon to appear in court....   

The biggest Zimdancehall radio show in the world the Zimdancehall Night on Zimcashcrew.com every Saturday will be making a return by popular demand after 2 months hiatus,the show hosted by Slaggy Yout runs for two hours from 8pm - 10pm GMT showcasing the new tunes and riddims and also features news updates.This time around the show will feature interviews with artists/producers in the Zimdancehall industry yard and abroad,to listen to the old shows just log on to www.zimcashcrew.com from 6pm GMT everyday until the show makes its official return on the 2nd of August 2008.Dj's willing to take part in promoting Zimdancehall tunes on air just email zimdancehall@hotmail.com .....  

Zim dancehall artist Winky D who created a storm when he buss pon the scene with a string of hits and live shows will be starting a ghetoo tour in Harare from the 9th of August under the 'WINKY D RASBUS TOUR'  with the first show being in Warren Park ,the artist who expressed his willingness to perform in any major Zim dancehall events abroad said he fans can expect loads of new tunes soon as he is working on an album and some riddims from different producers in diaspora....   

A new chapter has been opened in the fast growing Zim dancehall industry as Full Hundred Production has teamed up with Malvision Production to venture into Zim dancehall films,the partnership first project is a low budget movie titled 'Zim Streets-coming to a ghetto near you' which is a musical,love and street drama focusing on the lives two friends chasing their dreams,the script which was been written for the past four months is now complete and has been forwarded to potential investors to help with the project.Two active Zim dancehall artists have been targeted for the leading role and the rest of the cast will be auditioned from the 4th of August 2008 with shooting commencing soon after in Zimbabwe once clearance is granted,chosen artists will begin working on the soundtrack once a music engineer and sound consultant are chosen for more join the zimdancehall films forum coming soon.......  

It seems like the war between Junior Reid and Buju Banton is no yet over ,Reid was quoted publicly as saying that he has forgiven Buju for the disrespect he showed him at the Best of the Best show in Miami. Reid was annoyed and upset because he claimed that Buju referred to him as 'Junior Greed' in front of his daughter Destiny who wanted to meet Buju whom she really admired. That was the real reason Junior got all upset and called Banton a fish.

A lot of people feel as if Buju should have apologized to Reid for his behaviour but a report in a weekend paper claimed that Buju had disparaging words for Junior Reid at Weddy Weddy.........

The album was part of a deal with ace producer Bobby Digital, who was charged with the responsibility of selecting the final copies of the songs for the album, released on VP records label. Unofficial word from insiders is suggesting that a mistake was made on the part of the person charged with the responsibility of mastering the songs for the final album cut.

Members of Bonner Cornerstone Music-to which Richie Spice is now officially based- have expressed outrage at this mistake being made; one which has sought to cast a negative light on the otherwise positive and uplifting reggae act. Bonner Cornerstone officials have categorically stated this will not deter Richie Spice and members of Bonner Cornerstone Music from their path of spreading positive messages of love, unity and strength to persons around the world.

The most talked about Zim dancehall riddim of the moment Snake Bite from Alfire Records has broken barriers,we had predicted that the world would soon notice our works but never this soon ,the Snake Bite Riddim which features the popular Snaka dread song 'musikana wandinoda' has attracted so much attention from Jamaican Singers and Dj's including the big man Hawkeye who had so many hits with the Main St Krew (Degree,Goofy,Red Rat,Bucaneer and more) we sampled his piece called 'wine gal' and believe me its definately a hit,also on the riddim is Jnr Reid young brother Omar Reid with a tune called 'wine it' which will appeal to the gals them this summer,on a positive tip is Purpose who has a powerful tune called 'over come 'which is a powerful tune with a wicked voice,we still have more artists working on the riddim but since this is a Zim/JA link up look out for the Yardsteppa,May J,Dennis Machaka tunes which are also chart topper in their own right watch this space for more xclusives....    

The long awaited Zim dancehall mixtape 'CHABVONDOKA' volume one is now ready fi unleash,the mixtape which features some of the hottest zimdancehall anthems will be available early June 2008 on free download,tunes to look out for is lyrical beef between Smurfy aka Madcom and King Labash,Trinta feat Dadza d,Pinnacle and many more..........Full 100 production has just finished recording the video of Maccix Flow from the Maniac Movement the tune on the Melvin C's Insecurity Riddim was shot in London this Bank holiday weekend with assistance from Maniac Moement Management Lady Nya and Kudzie Ku........ 

 What was once rumoured to be a misunderstanding between the Monster Empire and Bounty Killer, the leader of the Alliance, has now blossomed into reality.

The feud began at Pashion Sundayz between Bounty Killer and Harry Toddler a.k.a. Blonde Ras. From there it took a turn for the worse when the Monster Empire voiced a song on the 90s Rhythm defining the situation; ¿Nuh bowy (Bounty) caan juk out mi eye like Harry Toddler.¿ The song, produced by Suku from Ward 21, got the Killer cross, angry, and miserable.

It is said that Bounty Killer heard the song and got upset over the situation and immediately recorded a counteraction that targeted the Empire. Both songs have being getting crazy rotation on the airwaves and this has pushed the situation to a boiling point.
The Monster Empire have taken it to another level as they have outright called Bounty Killer name in a song that was voiced on the Unfinished Business Rhythm, produced by TJ (TJ Records). Monster Empire plans to be the hottest dancehall group leading into the summer and have began recording a plethora of songs.

The self proclaimed gangsta for life Mavado's problems have escalated beyond the shores of Jamaica after he was denied entry into the United States,after landing in New York, Mavado was put on a plane heading back to Jamaica by the immigration officers in that country.

Mavado was recently given back his travel documents by law enforcement officers in the island who declared that he was free to fly, however the United States authority shared a different view.

Mavado recently turned in himself to the police after he was made aware that he was wanted for questioning in a shooting incident that took place in the Manning's Hill Road area in July of last year. He was subsequently charged with two counts of shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm. After posting bail, Mavado's travel documents were returned to him by local officials who declared he was 'free to fly'.......

According to a source close to the family Cedella Marley died of natural causes.
“She died peacefully in the surroundings of all her friends and love ones”.

It’s evident that the great reggae icon Bob Marley inherits his musical talent from his mother as she was also a great musician and author. Cedella released two greatly produced albums titled “Smilin’ Island of Song” and “Awake Zion”. As an author she had written two magnificent books about her son.

You can listen to Cedella’s songs on her Myspace.com/cedellamarleybooker

With a year of over the top accomplishments, Sizzla Kalonji has a great deal to shout about. His historical Sly and Robbie produced collaboration with Paul McCartney of the Beatles, Lady Saw and Cherine Anderson, entitled, "Nod Your Head," is just one of many productions that sees Sizzla doubling up with stellar artists. Since April 2007, his collaborations have included a heavy mix with Lil' Wayne called, "Reasons," that also features rapper, T-Streets.

Sizzla, Shaggy and Collie Budz came together and released, "Mad Mad World," on top of other collaborations this year that included tracks recorded with Ini Kamozi as well as the most recent release with Tarrus Riley.

In a statement issued recently, CEO of Penthouse, Donovan Germain said, "I have been guiding and managing the career of Buju Banton for the last 18 years and the time has come for this chapter to close."

He added that having dedicated the last 18 years to building Buju Banton's career, taking him from obscurity to the pinnacle of international stardom, it was with a sense of pride that he relinquished the management of the artist, to move on to other activities.

Germain further stated, "First and foremost, I am a producer and after spending so many years on the road touring, I now feel the need to get back in the studio and get really involved in the production side of the music."

Mavado was granted 200,000 dollars bail when he appeared in court this morning, but Deva Bratt who also had a fist fight with Munga Honourable had no such luck during his appearance in court yesterday. He was remanded until May 1st.

Both deejays are facing serious charges of a very different nature. Mavado faces charges of shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm, while Deva Bratt is charged with carnal abuse.

Deva Bratt, whose real name is Sheldon Smith has been incarcerated since mid February. Yesterday was his second attempt at bail. The police allege that on February four, a 14 year old girl who is known to him was walking by his house in Portmore, when he stopped her and talked to her. The police claim that he invited her into the house where he assaulted her. Deva Bratt has denied these allegations.

He was charged with two counts of shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm, based on an incident dating back to July last year. The artist showed up for questioning last night, and following the interview, he was thrown into a cell. It’s unclear at this time at which police station he is being held.

That incident took place on Manning’s Hill Road in St. Andrew. It was alleged at that time that Movado was a witness to a shooting there. The police had alleged at that time that Mavado and associates went to a bar on Manning’s Hill Road where an altercation developed with another man. The police claim that weapons were drawn and shots fired at the man. Movado had been questioned by the police, but was released without charge. Now it seems the police have got enough information to charge him. They have declared that the artist will remain in custody for at least another 24 hours....

Zim dancehall artist of the moment King Labash has replied a diss he got from a yute named smurfy,and from what our sources reveal its a wicked counteraction which is going to make this battle explode if smurfy retaliates to sample the song listen to the zim dancehall show every sat night or catch a rerun on the big bad zimcashcrew radio,as you might recall the battle ting is what drove winky d to be a dancehall superstar after his confratation with veteran dj daddy distrace.....

The highly anticipated various artists album 'konzeresa riddim' will be available from the 21st of March from selected dealers around the U.K and Australia,the cd will be released  in Zimbabwe around the 19th of April........

The dancehall pioneer in Zimbabwe Jah B of Stereo One International passed away yesterday and will be laid to rest tomorrow at Warren Hills Cementery,Bill Sinclar aka Jah B the Godfather came to Zimbabwe from the U.K in the early eighties when sound systems where still scarce although some still argue that Startime Supa Powa was around before Stereo One Inter,he played at Zimbabwe hall in the ghettos of Highfield until he settled at a night spot in the City Centre of Harare called 'Rumours ' which was popular around that time for playing house and trance music Stereo One Inter started doing the Saturday nights shows which became very popular with various yutes showcasing on the mic like Culture T,Booker T,Major E,Yellow,Dadz and more,the spot became popular and even got nicknamed the 'agani centre' because of a popular tune which kept getting forwards every night,the spot played host to artist like Rick Tuffy,Saxon Sound and more ,other dancehall icons who also came through the ranks at Stereo One where Mad Minnox(silverstone)Jowa(sound manager)Daddy Distress formerly of African Exodus sound,when Rumours night spot was shut down after hosting a lot of wicked clashes especially vs Silverstone or vs African Exodus,Bronx Inter,Stonelove,Small Axe,Sweet Ebony to name a few Jah and Stereo One moved to Tube Night Spot just a street behind the famous 'chinhoyi st' this time dancehall in Zimbabwe was the real deal not getting air play on radio but the hottest sound on the streets,the most memorable thing which also highlighted Jah B's career was a one on one clash with Silverstone live on radio which hosted by The Hitman to promote those famous clashes,up to the time of his death Jah B Stereo One Inter was still alive hopefully there will be someone to keep the legacy alive.......R.I.P Bill Sinclair.....

The long awaited package which contains more videos for the Zim dancehall Kona has finally reached after an agonising two months in the wilderness,the videos and xclusives will available for viewing sometime this week so check out some wicked videos....

Veteran reggae artists Cocoa Tea has recorded a tune for U.S Presidential hopeful Barack Obama which will be released this week by VP Records he becomes the second carribean artist to endorse Obama in a song after Trinidanian calypso artist 'mighty sparrow' did 'barack the magnificient'

MTV will be in the building at Club Amazura, when Black Blingaz, Ravers Clavers and many more dancers from Jamaica and all over the world will compete for the grand price of US$5000...plus the chance to battle Kadillac Dancers click here for more

The annual Negril Spring break jam fest will feature live perfomances from Beanie man,Shaggy,Assasin and TOK,THE Jamfest month of activities will be held on monday nights from March 3rd,10th,17th and finish Easter Sunday March 23rd, it will also feature nine of the the best jazz bands who participated in the Jamaican Jazz & Blues Festival... also in Negril on 25th of February King Yellowman and Bunny Wailer will headline promoter 'Money Cologne's' birthday bash with supporting new acts like Whiskey Baggio&Swallo straight outa Westmorland,Timmi Burrell,Vengeance,Singing Hana and Yendah..................... 

This years 'smile jamaica/africa unite' concert will take place this Sat 23rd at James Bond Beach and will showcase some African acts like 2face idiba,d'banj(Nigeria)knaan(somalia)who is now based in Canada taught himself how to speak english has done collaborations and shows with Nas and the Marleys,twice nominated for best hip hop recording and songwriter,they will also be paying tribute Africa's biggest selling reggae artist the late Lucky Dube also headling will be the Marley's,Rihanna,Black Uhuru and more.... 

Music video lovers will have the opportunity to sample some of the new videos straight from Zimbabwe on the video kona as from next week artist to look out for are Crissy b,King Labash,Roki,Xtra Large and more....be one of the first to sample the final 'konzeresa' line up this Sat nite from 8pm GMT on www.zimcashcrew.com internet radio station Zim dancehall night with Black Scopion sound as the show returns after a brief hiatus..... 

And the WINNERS are:

COME BACK ARTIST OF THE YEAR
WINNER: JUNIOR REID

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
WINNER: MUNGA HONOURABLE

SINGER OF THE YEAR – FEMALE
WINNER: ETANA

DUO/GROUP/BAND OF THE YEAR
WINNER: VOICE MAIL

REGGAE AMBASSADOR AWARD
WINNER: JUNIOR REID

STAGE SHOW/CONCERT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: GT TAYLOR'S MAGNUM CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

The Urban Awards U.K event kicked in Nottingham was a great success and it saw many people in the urban fashion,music and arts walk away with their gongs,some of the winners were dj snypa,silver,king alfred,dj snaaps,b.k & kazz,s reala and more plus the zim dancehall winners 2007 where there to receive there awards available for the night where jusa and slaggy yout ,other winners ceejay based in the U.S,king labash based in Zim,and dubbie benz where not available to accept their awards,there also some live perfomances from breakthrough artist of the year winner s reala who perfomed on the anger management riddim with sidekick tai international,bk and kazz also did their own rendition of 2 face idiba's 'african queen' and akon's 'mama africa' .....                                                          

 Urban Events U.K presents

Sizzla Kalonji has been nominated for two awards,'best album' for 'overstanding' and 'artist of the year'

The Urban Music Awards is one of the biggest international awards ceremonies held in the USA, UK, France, and Germany, broadcasting worldwide to an audience of 14.5 million viewers annually. With over 3 million urban music fans nominating and voting on the official UMA website internationally per year, voting for Sizzla Kalonji will commence after February 14th on www.urbanmusicawards.net .....

According to the statement the cops are anxious to speak with both Aidonia and Vybz Kartel but prefer to do so in the presence of their lawyers - from there they should be able to explain freely as to how these weapons came about and if they are  valid licensed firearm holders.

It was just recently that Aidonia got released on bail after he was accused of being involved in an alleged shooting incident that left one dead. And it was just yesterday that Vybz Kartel was freed of charges for using indecent language while performing at his own Birthday Party held at the Amnesia Night Club, Ocho Rios (Jamaica

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Zimbabwe Cup Clash 2008 the annual sound clash hosted by King Alfred will be on the 1st of March 2008 at Penthouse,Hitchin which is 10mins drive from Luton A505 for more info just email the admin

Zim dancehall duo Xtra large walked away Z$1billion dollars richer as they received prizes for their video reaching tthe top five in the end of top videos countdown in a competion won by Alick Macheso...

The long awaited big launch for the various zim dancehall artists on the riddim named 'konzeresa' is scheduled for 9th Feb 2008 at a star studded event in Nottingham,this event will be a red carpet affair with a strict dress code the night will also see the winners of the Zim Dancehall Awards receive their gongs and there is loads of suprises watch this space for more... 

come back artist of the year
junior reid
micheal rose
baby cham
chuckle berry

new artist of the year
munga honourable
pressure
sean kingston
bugle
demarco

singer of the year-female
etana
alaine
cherine anderson
tammy chin
tesanne chin

duo/band of the year
voicemail
t.o.k
rdx
brick'n'lace
c-shape

reggae amabassador award
sean paul
junior reid
jnr gong
shaggy
sean kingston   MORE...

1. pick it up&drop-sean paul
2.click my finger-erup
3. nah go a jail-busy signal
4. tell dem don't follow-buju banton
5. pon di edge-busy signal
6. dandy shandy-macka diamond
7. everybody dance-RDX
8. empire army-vybz kartel
9.. doh-serani feat deseca
10. dreaming of you-beenie man and elaine...

After what has been described as the industry's busiest year the Zim Dancehall Awards 2007 winners are set to be honoured in a red carpet affair in February ,with gongs been being presented to the winners who where voted by the public,King Labash whose song 'Kukonzeresa' was voted song of the year will receive his gong in a well publicised event in Harare watch this space for more info..... 

The rumours that had been circling the dancehall circuit bout Beenie and Barbee having an affair where hyped up when Beenie was caught getting upclose and personal with Barbee at Milk's birthday bash,the breast specialist was even seen specialising in the breast department to a responding Barbee.....  

2007 ended on a high note with the artists polishing there scripts for the 'konzeresa riddim' video medly to be shot in January,so here are some of the riddims to look out for 2008,chigure,orange juice,chiweshe,harare gardens riddim-A.B.R.A. Records,cocgnac,snake bite,fitness-Alfire records,kwaMeriki,scream,bhutsu nyowani-Eye Spy Ent,blazer kick,laser,chidhindo,murambatsvina-Natty Production,friendship,madness,svapata,early ninenties riddim-Upliftment Records... 

Vybz Kartel whose crew broke a fight with Mavado's crew at the weekly dance 'bembe' gun butted bembe selector Jigsy after been offended by the selector's chant 'bleach out face bwoy mi waan kill unno,tight pants bwoy mi waan kill unno'....

United States based Zim artist Cee jay made it a hat trick on this year's Zim Dancehall awards by being voted cultural artist of the year,breakthrough artist of the year and most inspirational song of the year,it was not just an easy ride for Cee jay as he faced some fierce resistance in the cultural artist category from Rassie Ai and Snaka Dread,King Labash's song 'konzeresa' was voted the song of the year receiving over 75% of the votes in that category,producer of the year was scooped by Jusa who was being eagle eyed by Melvin c and Bonslag,Jusa also took the award for riddim of the year with the hottest riddim on the streets right now 'konzeresa' click here to view all winners...

Mavado and Kartels entourage fought at the weekly dance Bembe after Kartel and a few of his crew where trying to go to the bathroom they passed through Mavado crew who in turn got vexed and all hell broke loose,bottles,punches,kicks where flying in all direction till police and the ambulance came.... 

You can watch the greatest one night reggae show Sting 2007 live on the internet for more click here

dancehall star Munga honourable and Deva Bratt got into a fist fight at the Stone love annivesary party after the gangsta ras tried to go on stage to do his set Deva Bratt walked on stage and when one of Munga's possie tried going on stage he was thrown of the stage thats when all hell broke loose,security had to intervene before Munga used his knife but order was restored when Beenie man did his set and Anthony B also did his ting.... 

This year we will be introducing Zim dancehall awards aimed at motivating and inspiring the people involved in the industry since this year will be the our first we won't be holding a show and the winners will be chosen by the fans,artists,producers in the industry the categories will include. 

This December look out for more video's on the video kona look out for two King Labash video's 'pen & paper ,Hotter Fire which is on the Luckspin riddim plus old dancehall classics from Degree,Wickerman,Ghost,Warriour King,Alozade and more also look out for some retro Zim videos to bring back memories before Xmas...

D'Angel the enstranged wife of Beenie man has been awarded full ownership of a number of business enteties they jointly ownered with Beenie which includes Production House and Clothing Boutique.......

Alicia Keys born to a Jamaican father and Irish mother performed at the AMA ( American Music Awards) with a host of dancehall artists on the set of her hit song 'no one'....

Chuck Fender released a single on the Juke boxx production titled 'who dem' as he recounts the physical attack and kidnapping atempt he endured during his tour ,on the track he refuses vengance on his perpetrators,preferring to leave it for Jah,,,, 

Sting organisers are planning a lyrical showdown between Alliance artist Flex and Deva Brat after Flex who is travelling with Mavado called for an end to the name calling  by Deva Brat with a lyrical clash at Sting....

ZIM TO HONOUR ARTISTS IN 25 CATEGORIES......click for more

The leaders of the new dj's Assasin,Munga and Aidonia are in the U.K to perform two shows @ Bradford the Basement and the other @ Stratford Rex in London........

This years Sting will feature segments,Dancehall's finest,The pioneers,The upcomers,The beatiful ladies of dancehall and New talent,Dancehall finest will feature Beenie man ,Bounty Killa and other dancehall artists,The pioneers will feature Josey Wales and Buju banton,The upcomers will feature the likes of Shano and De Marco,and the Ladies of dancehall will feature artists like D'angel and Barbee and this year Mr Sting aka Ninja Man is requesting a clash as he made an appeal to the promoters at the launch he said send Beenie,Bounty,Sizzla,Cobra,Supercat all at once and let me kill dem lyrically........

Beenie man the doctor has knocked Jah Cure of the number spot on Richie B's Hot 102FM with his collabo 'Give it up' with Barbee........

News which started circulating last year that the late Lucky Dube might have had roots in Zimbabwe have resurfaced once as the uncertainity surrounds the late singer biological father with the Chibwana's from chiundura where the late Nelson Chibwana of 'mamoyo fame' hailed from are claiming Dube is one of them,they claiming 'Dube  is their totem and Lucky Dube father is said to have used it as a surname while working in South Africa during the 1960's,the song 'Remember me' is said to be dedicated to his father.....

One of Africa's leading reggae artist was shot dead on Thursday night in Jo'burg,Dube who was Africa's reggae ambassador for about 20 years was car jacked after dropping off his son around 8.20pm....click for more 

This November will see various Zim Dancehall albums dropping Dubbie benz will be dropping his 'Muchakuvara' album , Upliftment Records will be dropping Zim Dancehall the arrival various artists,Slaggy will be dropping the long awaited 'chipatapata' plus the dvd 'me,myself and my music a video ducumentary plus the cd with the same title....... 

Mc Villa of 'Unodzoka' fame who was arrested for piracy of Alick Macheso's new album was convicted and sentenced to 105 hours of community services at St Peters Church primary and secondary schools in Mbare,but Villa is not letting the case rest even thou he admitted to the accusations he still believes Macheso was harsh on him by getting him arrested so he has renamed the title of his third album to 'handidi madhuve wako' which consists of 6 urban grooves tunes plus one sungura tunes for more info just watch this space...  

Dino Mudondo of 'chirangano' fame has acquired Avondale based Chigutiro Studio's a music recording & marketing company form Waverway Investments,Chigutiro studio's is well known for bringing out 'chigutiro phase 1 & 2' which featured artists like Blush,Diana,Honey Vibes,Knox and more,Mudondo's first project will be 'Chigutiro phase 3' and he will also do video album for all his recording artists and also introduce the artists to live instruments when performing live.....  

Jamaican reggae artist Luciano will be holding two shows in Harare one at Glamis Arena Harare Exhibition park and Rainbow Towers on October 20th and 21st,Bongo Maffin will be the supporting act alongside Zim Dancehall artist Sniper of 'one room' fame.The show dubbed 'Smiles Zimbabwe Splush' which being facilitated by Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and being promoted by Shumba Instrumentation aimed at promoting Zimbabwe ahead of the World Cup 2010.......

Wayne Wonder launched his latest album 'Foreva' in New York and the celebrations had celebrity guest doing some freestyles,Assassin,Shaggy,Red Foxx,Rayvon and Mr Vegas who released his album 'Hot it up' last month where there to support....

Mosi-a-tunya wine bar in Wolverhampton will for the first time in the history of West Midlands accomodate Zim dancehall artists and selectors under one roof on Sat 29th Sep ting called 'Rise Again' featuring Dubbie Benz,Melvin C,Snaka Dread,Jusa,Slaggy Yout,Marky Mark,Ricky Trooper,Dj Cash Money and the return of Black Scorpion Sound admission £5 b4 midnight and ladies free b4 midnight live video recording,mixtapes and more......... 

Saturday 15th Cash Crew Internet Radio aired the very first Zim Dancehall show hosted Black Scorpion Sound and featured the cream of Zim Dancehall for two hours the official launch for this show will be Saturday 22nd and will feature some world premier coming soon on that show will be interviews with artists yard and abroad for more just log on........ 

Luciano aka the messenger is heading for Zimbabwe next month according to the ZTA(Zimbabwe Tourism Authourity) and is set to perform at the newly renovated Rufaro Stadium,Kariba and Victoria Falls to help boost tourism in Zim,he is expected to perform with Mafikizolo,reggae fans can finally brace themselves after been promised  Buju,Spragga,Capleton,Sizzla,Sean Paul to no avail in 2007 alone,the last reggae dancehall artist to grace Zim was Buju in the 90's even thou Zimbabwe is one of  the countries which promotes reggae dancehall to the fullest....

Dj Cashmoney and the Cashcrew will be launching an online radio station this month playing the best of zim music and more,Black Scorpion sound will also have a slot dedicated to zim dancehall hosted by Slaggy yout so expect all the xclusive zim dancehall tunes plus artists interviews and more....

1. anthony b.......tease her
2. beenie man ......back it up
3. chuck fender ......caan cool
4. RDX feat jigsy......dance
5. monster twinz......set up(no man)
6. busy signal-daseca......the days
7. munga......wine pon it/talk to me
8. elephant man......drop dead
9. movado......gully side
10.munga......bad from mi born

Zimdancehall.com and Bashment crew are working towards having a slot dedicated to Zim dancehall on Bashment internet radio with news updates,interviews and more watch this space for launch date....

Wolverhampton's Mosi-oa-tunya wine bar came alive on Sat 18th with host Marky Mark,Ricky Trooper and guest Sir Charlie representing bashment crew whilst Babyface took care of business in London,the night was filled with good vibes with heavy rotations of dancehall,r'n'b &afro vibes,Sir Charlie made his presents felt when he stepped up pon the controls with a tune from sanchez d 'dis the man' continuing with the oldies tune to live up the acked dance floor,after that he stepped up the tempo with the recent dancehall bangers including a special dub plate of Sean Kingston's'beatiful girls' for more events @ mosi-oa-tunya watch this space........ 

Upliftment Records is currently working with Zim Dancehall artists on this project which is looking at a way forward to rebuild our once great nation thru muzik,this album will go on free distribution in Zim and all over in September,this will feature tunes from Pinnacle,Jusa,Magoman,Slaggy yout,Melvin C,Mega Spice,Dubbie Benz,Snaka Dread and more..... 

its official beenie and d'angel have gone separate ways with d'angel obtaining a court order to bar beenie from entering or doing business under mafia house production,but the question on many people minds is who is bar-bee the other gal who was believed to be going out with beenie,born faith jackson eselebor to a jamaican mother and a nigerian father she went to school in jamaica,US,nigeria,went to a modelling school at 18 began performing solo recording her first song missing you featuring jnr kelly which was well received in the carribean,states,canada nigeria & west africa,this year she did a song 'give it up' with beenie which led to their stint at sumfest.... 

through our consistent promoting of zim dancehall and dancehall two big jamican gossip writers have linked up and agreed to supply more dancehall news for our page....

The Beenie/D'angel wont fade away soon the other parties involved in the scenario Bounty and Don Mafia(beenie's former songwriter)have both recorded tunes bashing Beenie,part of Don Mafia's lyrics

'a bitch thats what yuh fi turn dat ina lady,
Badman nah mine jacket baby,gal dem suga mek gyal drive im crazy,
a bawl ova p**y dem tings amaze mi jacket shi gi yuh an yuh gu wear it up,
now the marriage contract yuh waa to tear it up ,
Harry toddler and Elephant man used to scare it up as yuh turn yuh back Bounty Killa ride her like a mule....watch out fi Killa lyrics soon....   

Tuku has finally opened up and answered the burning question on most peoples mind,Tuku who last month lost one of his guitarist Philani Dube and told the press he died of A.I.D.S had people doubting his own status some even singing 'kusimbirira mhopo iri pamusana,iwe une ziso rine mbonje'which led to the superstar verifying he is H.I.V free.....

The king of the dancehall Beenie Man has knocked one of the most in demand artiste Munga Honourable of  Jamaica's top 30 singles with the single 'back it up'....also look out for an artist named Xcapade who has one of the toughest styles and lyrics, one of his tunes 'today' was even stolen by Mad Anju he countracted the tune with 'tomorrow' watch this space for mo.... 

Rassie Ai makes a comeback for 2007 with an album titled 'Munhunumutapa Man',Rassie Ai who made waves in the dancehall scene in the 90's as an Mc for Startime Supa Power and doing specials for sounds like Small Axe and Black King last appeared on the project 'the future' for mo click here

June 30th 2007 ,location Northampton the rain never stopped but that did not stop the Zim Dancehall fans from supporting the first ever Zim Dancehall Fest fans represented their ends coming from all parts of England the selectors took turns juggling all dancehall vibes on a 20 minutes rota just after midnight the host sound shocking vibes(jah hanief)hyped up the places with old classics like 'stamina' general degree,'my lord is real'barrington levi and more soon after shocking vibes came in Kenyan selectors dj easy b & josh with some r'n'b's then came the live act with Melvin C'jah melo' taking the stage with his tune 'we have come' on the New Era Riddim getting forwards from the startled crowd he went on to do tunes from the Melvinator album plus mo' new tunes there was also a brief perfomance by a Northampton artist before paving the way for the energetic Dubbie Benz who delighted the crowd with his teachings,he tore the place with tunes from his upcoming album sampling riddims like the 'awareness and mo after that came in selctors dj snaap's,Flex bone,kc killa and super sepreme sound doing their juggling,around 3a.m. up stepped jah hanief to introduce Slaggy Yout who started his set with the title track'chipatapata on the electro dance riddim drawing nuff forwards from the hyped up crowd,he went on to do 'streess mu u.k on the luckspin riddim to the delight of the crowd he went on to do four mo' tracks working with the ever liverly crowd before making way for Capleton look alike Snaka Dread who moved the crowd with his track 'my world' on the Blazer Kick riddim,the going on to burn babylon on the New era riddim before finishing off with a tune pon Insecurity Riddim before the kenyan selectors delighted the crowd with some ndombolo vibes.dj runie from leceister,Marky Mark,Tai International,and jamaican sound men from Northampton were also in the building Jusa,Juss Russ,Sreala had a last minute transport hitch from London but gave their support for the event,the best thing about the live act is most of the riddim used were made by Zim producers only three riddims were from jamaica,for those who missed the event look out for the dvd coming soon or better luck next year....      

Reggae Sumfest celebrates its 15th annivesary on july 15th in Montego bay,this tear Mary j Blige and LL Cool J are set to perform Thursday Xplosion will feature Elee,Beenie,Bounty,Lady Saw,Ninja,Chuck Fenda,Aidonia,Gypitian,Munga,Busy Signal,Vegas,Voicemail....and the international night has been broken down into two nights the first will feature Buju,Morgan Heritage,Shaggy,Richie Spice,Davile,Cherine Anderson the second night will feature Beres Hammond,Tanya Stevens,Taurus Riley,Collie Budz,Mary j ,Rootz Underground....... 

Memorial weekend in South East Florida had kids and parents in all direction after Bounty Killa aka Grunge Godd took the mic and dj his war anthems,then the Killa said 'a gwen murder dem blood claat' many gun salutes were fired which confused some who thought it was real gun shots that they scrambled to evacuate the park...bullit bullit 

Urban Grooves artist Mc Villa was arrested this Saturday afternoon for piracy,Mc Villa who was approached by the press after stories of his piracy sufaced earlier this month refused to admit to the allegations,it is believed he a list of tracks and artists on the wall you can get as piracy local and international.....