Interview: Sean Paul
Interview: Sean Paul
Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Sean Paul followed in his parents’ footsteps and became a professional athlete at the age of 13. But after eight years playing for the national water polo team, he gave it all up to focus on his music career. This turned out to be a wise move, as he’s gone on to sell more than 12 million albums, nab a Grammy and collaborate with the likes of Rihanna and Beyoncé. We hooked up with the man himself as he prepares to release Imperial Blaze, his first album since 2005.
Julian Marley urges ‘Awake’ on third album
Julian Marley urges ‘Awake’ on third album
Though primarily a roots reggae album, Julian Marley delves into several other genres on his latest project, Awake.
On the album, due out May 26 through Ghetto Youths/Universal, there is a marked difference between the feel of two adjacent songs on the same topic, the slow, bare-bones (musically) Just In Time, which is followed by the up-tempo reggae piece, Jah Works. Both deal with the spirituality of the Rastafarian. Marley tells The Sunday Gleaner that the tempo for Just In Time was decided when the song was being constructed.
Dressing the wounds of dancehall
Dressing the wounds of dancehall
In the article entitled ‘No Caribbean love for dancehall’ by Krista Henry in the May 10 issue of The Gleaner, the assertion that “Caribbean islands are putting a ’stop order’ on Jamaican artistes travelling throughout the region” is not only misleading but also divisive.
Indeed, the observation that Jamaican songs are being banned on radio stations in the region without acknowledging the banning taking place in Jamaica is nothing short of disingenuous. On the other hand, it is encouraging to learn that across the region societies are showing an appreciation for the significance and impact of popular music, and heart-warming to see their discriminating taste in rejecting works and artistes that purvey vulgar, vile and vituperative messages.
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Julian Marley urges ‘Awake’ on third album
Though primarily a roots reggae album, Julian Marley delves into several other genres on his latest project, Awake.
On the album, due out May 26 through Ghetto Youths/Universal, there is a marked difference between the feel of two adjacent songs on the same topic, the slow, bare-bones (musically) Just In Time, which is followed by the up-tempo reggae piece, Jah Works. Both deal with the spirituality of the Rastafarian. Marley tells The Sunday Gleaner that the tempo for Just In Time was decided when the song was being constructed.
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Guests of all ages will enjoy in this celebration of all things spring, and what better way to welcome a fresh new season, than with a weekend getaway at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village, complete with spacious Orlando family hotel suites.
Awarded with the 2009 Trip Advisor’s Travelers Choice Award as one of the Top 10 Family Hotels in the United States, this Walt Disney World Good Neighbor(R) Hotel is both playful and accommodating to families of all sizes.
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The San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf hotelhas completed a multi-phased renovation, in which all 285 deluxe guest rooms and suites received a complete makeover including the new Marriott Revive bedding package. In celebration, the hotel is offering a special weekend package so visitors can enjoy an reasonably priced “staycation” getaway.
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TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest travel community, announced its top 10 eco-friendly accommodations, according to TripAdvisor editors and travelers. From rustic cabins in the forest to contemporary digs in the city, these green properties allow travelers to be environmentally conscious, while enjoying incredibly unique and beautiful places to stay.
1. Eco-Adventure: Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort, Hopkins, Belize – Travelers’ Choice Winner 2009: Best Bargain, Best Hidden Gem, Best for Romance – Average Nightly Rate: $245
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Marley’s a Legend on iTunes
Bob Marley’s album Legend continues to top iTunes reggae charts in every major reggae market except Japan.
Downloaders in 17 of the 22 listed countries are buying Marley’s 1984 album above any other reggae album on iTunes, arguably the Internet’s most popular online music store. Marley tops the iTunes chart in the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. These online sales will add to the album’s worldwide sales which have surpassed 20 million, according to Forbes and iafrica.com. The only countries in which Marley does not top the iTunes chart is in Japan, Italy, Greece, Denmark and Finland. On these countries charts it is filled with indigenous specific reggae.
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Dancing up a storm
Jamaica is a musical country, an auditory mecca of sound and soul. While this jewel of the Caribbean may be world famous for her Bob Marley beats, a trip there proves Jamaican music isn’t confined to reggae alone.
Dancehall music, loosely defined as high-energy rap with a Reggaeton rhythm, is extremely popular among local youth. Kingston, the island’s capital and largest city, is one of the best places to check out this trend, live and in-stereo.
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Beenie for Belize
Belizeans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man tomorrow to launch the Belize Reggae Fest Series. Produced by American-based promoters Triple T Productions and Nuffmuzik Productions, Reggae Fest is the very first entertainment series dedicated to bringing top-tier Caribbean performers to Belize on a regular basis.
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