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Jan 2k8
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Features the Super anthem "Roll It Gal" the Smash Single "Thundah and The Classic Faluma with Production by Salaam Remi. Buy Now
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PIC: Soca Artist Fayann looking down the road of Success
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PIC: Jadine Relinquishing the Deva in 2008
Featured Music Video
The video was directed by Rhona Fox
All-star cast that include Bajan actor Lamman Rucker of the recent box office hit Why Did I Get Married?, former Miss Grenada Kelly-Ann Ross, HOT97's soca DJ D-Life,
Music Charts
1. Make Love by Machael Montano
2. Bed (D'Enforcas RMX) J Holiday
3. Stickly by Jah Cure
4. Right Dey by KES the Band
5. She Royal by Tarrus Riley
6. Unconditional by Machel Montano
7. Thundah by Alison Hinds
8. Firey by Bunji
9. Sexy Movimiento - Wisin y Yandel
10. Love of My Life by Nadia Baston
11. Kick it Off by El A Kru
12. Bonafide by Shaggy Feat Ravon
13. Don't Call by Jadine
14. High by Destra
15. Mwen Jwen by Alan Cave
16. Phone Card by Crazy
19. Sweetest Girl Wyclef Ft. Akon
18. I Can Feel Your Pain by Gyptian
19. Please Do't Stop the Music by Rihanna
20. Pose by Jojo 7
Mas In Trini 2K8
"Biggie Irie"!!! is Ready to Defend.
Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad – Barbadian Singer/Songwriter Geoffrey Cordle known in the music arena as “Biggie Irie” will be defending his title of International Groovy Soca Monarch in Trinidad & Tobago at the Soca Monarch finals on Feb 1st 2008.
After creating history last February by becoming the
first non-T&T national to walk away with one of the most prestigious
accolades in the Soca realm, Biggie’s career has had no shortage of
achievements.
In addition to successfully participating in all major Carnival events in
the Caribbean, North America and the U.K., Biggie’s video for his
Soca Monarch winning tune “Nah Goin Home”, topped the charts on
MTV Tempo’s Cross Caribbean Countdown, securing the number one spot
for a significant period
Sensation Group Heats up the 2008 Trinidad
Carnival Circuit with their Single” Wuk up Ya Waist”
Miami-January 2008- There is something to be said about a name; especially
when it has a great meaning and is a momentous purpose. Case in point when
one makes reference to the new singing/dancing sensation group
“Crossovah” who has surpassed the definition of their name.
Vacillating between soca, r&b, hip-hop and reggae an every other sound
in between, this growing music powerhouse group has proved themselves as
one of the most promising sounds coming from an all male band today.
This stand out group consists of four talented males; Ricardo Drue of
Trinidad, Christopher “Criss” Grant of Jamaica, Joshua
“J-Rah” Jenkins and Dave “Kupid” Richards of
Antigua. Crossovah hs been able to secure a coveted spot opening for heavy
weight artists that include Sean Kingston, Machel Montano, Dawgie Slaughter
and Elephant Man to name a few, while furthering their
“electrifying” stage presence, as well as garnering an
international fan base. With the release of
their single “Wuk Up Yuh Waist” as the 2008 Carnival season
begins in Trinidad, Crossovah is set to sculpt out their artistic identity
in to the fabric of the Carnival mix. The single brings the energy and
emotions that everyone is used to feeling as they get excited about the
culture and the music of Carnival.
Cementing their place in the Trinidad Carnival legacy, check for Crossovah
at the following locations:
Trinidad:
• Tuesday Jan 15th School Tour @ Holy Faith Convent
• Wed. Jan 16thSchool Tour Carapichaima Senior Comprehensive,
• Thursday Jan 17th School Tour Chaguanas Senior Comprehensive
• Friday Jan 18th Sweet 100 One Sweet Fete
• Tuesday Jan 22nd Mt. Hope Junior Secondary
• Wed. Jan 23rd Morvant/Laventille Junior Secondary
• Thurs. Jan24th San Juan Secondary
• Friday Jan 25th Sting Night Club with Destra
• Tuesday Jan 29th Barataria Senior Comprehensive
• Wednesday Jan 30th St Augustus Senior Comprehensive
• Thursday Jan 31st Success Lavntille Composite
• Friday Feb. 1st Plea Party
• Sunday Feb. 3rd Breakfast Party
wwwcrossovah.com
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More Info please Visit
Jamaica - Reggae Academy Awards Nominees 2008
Air Jamaica Jazz Fest Honor For Veteran Jamaican Broadcaster
ST.KITTS-NEVIS CARNIVAL 2007-08 REVIEW
West Indians & Caribbean Americans For Obama
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West Indians and Caribbean
Americans For Obama (WIACAFO)
1. VOLUNTEERS - THE NY HQ always needs volunteers.
Call or just walk in to volunteer in the office. Jackie Esposito, NY HQ,
emphasized the importance of coordinating grass roots efforts with the NY
HQ to best maximize our supporter base. Everyone completed a volunteer form
for the NY HQ to identify specific skills/time able to donate. The office
number is 212-732-2008 and ask for Shannon Anderson. For the MYBO volunteer
action guide, go to: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/actionguide.
2. PHONE BANKING is needed in the HQ Office Mon-Fri 9 AM to 8 PM, Sat/Sun
10 AM to 6 PM. You can also phone bank from home using the national
campaign's Hope database. Contact Jackie for more info. Host a phone
banking party.
3. VISIBILITY & CANVASSING EVENTS in NYC - Tell Voters why you support
Obama. Just post an event on MYBO and you're sure to attract volunteers.
Jackie suggested organizing visiblity events in major areas such as Times
Square. For example, have 30 people hold Obama signs which is likely to
attract press and support. Visibility will be key in NYC given the
geographic limitations of canvassing here. Wear Obama buttons as much as
possible at work, social events, family gatherings. New supporters will
approach you to express interest in the campaign.
4. VOTER REGISTRATION - THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE for the NY Primary is
Friday, Jan 11 - Jacob Klein needs help for a visibility/voter registration
event this Friday. Check MYBO for details. Jacob encouraged everyone to
organize visibility events in their neighborhoods. Voter Reg Forms are
available at the local Board of Election offices throughout the city. You
can also call Daria at 212-283-3324 to get forms. (SEE BELOW FOR VISIBILITY
EVENTS)
5. FUNDRAISING - $$$$$$$ is needed. Tap into your network of
friends/family for campaign donations. Create a personalized MYBO page to
track your donations. Organize fundraising events. Check MYBO frequently
for fundraising events happening in your area and invite friends. Brand new
ObamaNYC buttons - "Fired up," "Ready to Go" and
"Yes We Can" - are $2 each and spreading like wildfire. Let me
know if you'd like to pick them up from me begining tomorrow.
6. GET OUT THE VOTE - The Nevada Primary is Jan 19th and SC is Jan 26th. A
group of ObamaNYCers are planning a trip to SC over Martin Luther King
Weekend. Volunteers are needed to organize
transportation/lodging/communicate with SC HQ. Airfares will go up so make
plans ASAP. Leah Kozak is organizing SC.
7. SOCIAL EVENTS - Host a Debate watch party or a primary watch parties
and attract new supporters. The next debate is January 12th. The next
primary is Jan 19th. Have sign in sheets at events to keep track of new
supporters. Volunteers needed to host events and helping new supporters get
plugged into MYBO, the NY HQ, and ObamaNYC.
8. COMMUNICATION - Volunteers needed to communicate with ObamaNYC members,
new volunteers, and other organizations. Media should be directed to the NY
HQ at this time. Given the time constraints, email is the best way to
communicate with a groupo of volunteers. Join obamaNYC@googlegroups.com
myspace.com/caribbeanamericans4obama
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