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Nyam Food blog is probably the only food blog I read consistently, I love food and get inspiring ideas of what I’d try when I get my own kitchen… or some extra time my hands (Like that would ever happen!) I always love reading about new recipes I’d like to try. Here are some recipe books Anaylli just bought 

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My boy Mad Max is putting together a nice pilot series. This is gonna be big so jump on now and don’t say I never told you so!

You are invited to be a part of the pilot taping of the new dancehall series

“DA DANCEHALL”

Saturday, July 12th 11am-5pm

Location: Squadz
1904 Utica Ave
Btw. Ave K & Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11234

We are looking for Dancers, Females, Males, Couples, and all Media.

Soul Train + 106 & Park + Caribbean Culture & Lifestyle (Music & Fashion)
 = DA DANCEHALL

Train/Bus Directions: www.hopstop.com <http://www.hopstop.com/>
Driving Directions: www.mapquestcom <http://www.mapquest.com/>

For More Info/RSVP:

DaDancehall@Gmail.com
MadMax
917.378.1499

REPOST

By Brittany Somerset, Intrepid Reporter, Manhattan, NY.
Due to a combination of poor ticket sales and inclement weather, Carifest C.A.R.E.S has been cancelled. In the past Carifest has drawn criticism from gay activist groups who vehemently protested certain dancehall artists who used Carifest as a platform to wax philisophical about burning gays. Anti-gay sentiments that receive massive forwards from audiences at festivals in Jamaica, where homophobia is socially acceptable and even encouraged, do not go over well in New York City.

In an effort to make a positive change this year, Carifest C.A.R.E.S (Compassionate Artists Recognizing Entertainment Solutions) was meant to be a charitable event to sponsor Keep A Child Alive (KACA) an organization which provides medicine and relief to African children orphaned due to the AIDS pandemic, which has claimed millions of lives. Some critics felt however, that taking a community renowned for its homophobia, and preaching AIDS awareness to them, was an insurmountable task and alienated its core audience.

While it is ridiculously ignorant in this day and age to think that AIDS is primarily a homosexual disease, a popular, promiscuous reggae singer who asked that his name be withheld stated while he hardly ever uses prophylactic protection, he believes as long as he thinks positively, he wouldn’t get AIDS because Jah would protect him. It was this type of ignorant, detrimental and potentially deadly attitude that Carifest CARES wanted to enlighten people about.

Carifest CARES has not been without controversy. Earlier in the month, artist Eek-A-Mouse was kicked off the bill, due to the racist remarks he made during a press conference for the event, verbally attacking white Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu, among others. His tirade was posted on YouTube.com for the world to see, drawing derision from even the most loyal of his fans. He posted a rebuttel on YouTube.com, further explaining his position, to no avail.

Various artists with a much more positive vibration were considered as a replacement for Eek-A-Mouse, from Spanner Banner to the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, however the promoter was not able to secure the necessary additional time from the Parks Department, in order to accommodate additional band changes.

While removing Eek-A-Mouse from the bill did not due any damage to the integrity of the festival itself, fans speculate that the overall line-up itself simply wasn’t strong enough to draw the amount of people required to make the event a success. Whereas past Carifests have included heavy hitters with crossover appeal like Collie Buddz, Ninjaman, who had been previously barred from entering the country for over a decade, and is heralded as the best Jamaican-born MC, as well as typically top drawing festival artists like Beenieman, the Carifest CARES line-up featured repeat artists like Matisyahu, and newcomers like Meta and the Cornerstones, causing people to speculate that the types of artists who would be necessary to make this event a commercial success did not want to participate or be associated with a benefit for AIDS awareness. Others would speculate that it is difficult to get Jamaican artists to reduce their performance fees for a charitable event of any kind.

Fourth of July weekend itself, normally a notorious party weekend in New York, has been washed out, due to fog and rain. At many hotspots all over the city where people had assembled to watch the fireworks, from the rooftop of the Gansevoort hotel to South Street Seaport, myriad complaints could be heard about not being able to see the fireworks clearly. It stands to reason that people who are not going to want to stand out in the rain to see the annual fireworks display, are not going to want to stand out in the rain to see an annual concert event.

While Carifest Cares promoters Team Legendary and Alphonso D’Niscio Brooks in particular are to be commended for their efforts to enlighten their community about the AIDS crisis, it is unfortunate that this event had to be cancelled partially due to lack of support from their community. Carifest CARES publicist Erika Tooker stated, “Moving forward with the concert under these circumstances will in no way benefit the cause. Reggae-Carifest N.Y., Inc. apologizes to all patrons who purchased tickets and assures such patrons that full refunds will be made. All ticket holders can return to point of purchase to receive a full refund.” At this time, no plans have been made to reschedule Carifest CARES.

Born and raised in Cayman Islands!

Style and Vibes Radio

Chris Martin – Driver

Ce’cile – I’m Waiting

Cherine Anderson – You & Me Against the World

Alaine – Sincerely

Etana – Warrior Love

Machel & Buju – Make Love (Remix)

Machel & Shaggy – Winin’ Season

Charly Blacks – Wining Time

Charly Blacks – Buddy

Timberlee – Bubble Like Soup

Vegas – Hot Gal Nuh Fight Ova Man

Anthony B – Wine You

Assasinn – Ah Wah Do Dem

Serani – Everywhere I go

Erup - We Roll

Serani – No Games

Spice – Quint It

Mavado – So Special

Assassin – Guide & Protect

Bugle – What Dem Doing

Buju – (Unfinished Business Riddim)

Estelle – Comer Over

Etana is a reggae artist with a beautiful voice, a regal presence and makes a powerful impact through the music she sings. Moving from the background (she was once, Fifth Element recording artist, Richie Spice’s backup singer) to center stage, her groundbreaking and thought provoking song “Wrong Address” debuted in early 2007 and created a massive buzz for the songstress. She was eventually signed by VP Records and her debut album The Strong One hit shelves earlier this month. She is currently on tour in Europe. Check out her latest video for “Warrior Love” (if you love soul artist like Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Leela James and India Arie, you will definitely love her!)

There are times when I venture out to clubs that play mostly hip hop and the DJs attempt to arouse my dancehall stimulus by playing the same 5 reggae dancehall songs that happen to be in their collection. Two-three of which are probably Sean Paul songs. (Note: Sean Paul is not the only Singjay hip hoppers enjoy) Nothing is wrong with Sean Paul, I proudly have all his albums in my collection. But that doesn’t mean you Hip-Hop/R&B DJs can’t beef up your collection with some new flavor. From what I gather a lot of Hip Hop head like dancehall in the club, even if they can’t understand the lyrics, they are definitely able to rock to the beat, and need some new ish to stimulate them too. Here is my attempt to give you some advice on what NOT to play:

1.) Sasha – Sexy Body, this song has been remixed at least 3 times to remain in regular rotation and sounds like a broken record.

2.) Mr. Vegas –Heads High, this has just been in overkill since it came out. He has since upgraded with new hits like “Hot Wuk” and “Tek Weh You Self” so you upgrade too.

3.) Any song by Red Rat – “Dwayne” “Tight Up Skirt” Etc. His voice just annoys me!

4.) Tanto Metro & Devonte – Everyone Falls in Love, Love is great and all, but please just stop.

5.) Tony Matterhorn – Dutty Wine is the most recent hit on this list. I know that this is/was a popular dance, but please, most hip hop chicks can’t do it right and will complain about the crick in their neck the next morning.

At least pick up the compilation series like Strictly the Best or Ragga Ragga to get some idea of what’s been going on in the dancehall world for the last year! And in now way, shape or form should any of these include remixes with Fat Man Scoop! Keep the authenticity of my people in the music.

Friends don’t let friends leave the house like this! This off the shoulder bright red thingy looks like something from the ‘70s with a style that is meant to be left in the ’70s. Pencil skirts are in but not like this. SMH! She looks like she’s a day late and a sombrero short of Cinco de Mayo! This is all she needs to top it off. On the other hand, Miss Jamaica US was rocking some killer shoes which she said she got from Shelley’s in UK’ Oxford Circus. I’m feeling the two colors and the fact that she new to wear a simple sexy black dress to pair with the shoes, making the correct fashion statement.

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