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Kevin Jackson, Observer writer
Friday, July 02, 2004
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I-Wayne's Can't Satisfy Her taking off
Can't Satisfy Her, the hot new single from I-Wayne, has been popping up a lot on radio. The song which was produced by Patrick Henry and C Williamson has been released on the Loyal Soldier label.
I-Wayne isn't surprised that the song has taken off the way that it has.
"It's just a natural thing and a progression. I wrote the song based on what I have observed going on," I-Wayne told this column in an interview earlier this week.
The singer, whose real name is Clifroy Taylor, made his debut in 1997 when he recorded Naw Draw Nil for producer Andrew Zion.
"I recorded the song but nothing really happened. Since then, I have recorded quite a number of songs, and I have been performing at community events and sessions," I-Wayne said.
The 24 year-old who hails from Garveymeade in Portmore, says his stocks have begun to rise since Can't Satisfy Her began to gain momentum.
"A few people have become aware of who I am and I have been getting some good feedback whenever I am performing. Right now I am looking at performing at Reggae Sumfest," he said.
Originally from a large family, I-Wayne lists Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths among his musical influences.
His latest singles include Living In Love and Burning Red.
Can't Satisfy Her last week debuted at number 10 on the Mega Jamz Top 10 Reggae/Singers chart.
Rik Rok and Shaggy debut on UK Singles chart
After peaking at number two in Jamaica last year, the combination single Your Eyes by Rik Rok featuring Shaggy has debuted at number 57 on the UK Singles chart. Your Eyes is featured on the Big Yard label's Salsa rhythm, and the song was number one for two weeks on the New York reggae chart earlier this year.
This is the second time that Rik Rok has debuted on the UK Singles chart. In 2001 his collaboration It Wasn't Me with Shaggy, reached the coveted number one position.
For Shaggy, Your Eyes marks his 14th entry on the UK Singles chart. He began his trek in 1993 with the number one hit Oh Carolina. His most recent entry on the UK singles chart was with Hey Sexy Lady which peaked at #10 in 2002.
General Degree to release new album in August
General, that's the title of the upcoming album from charismatic dancehall deejay General Degree. The album is due out on his Size 8 imprint in August, and according to Degree, the album will contain a variety of ingredients that are sure to connect with his fan base.
Sly and Robbie, Paul 'Computer Paul' Henton, Stephen 'Lenky' Marsden, Richard 'Richie D' Martin and Fire Links, are among the producers who contributed to the new album.
The 20-track General is the follow-up to Degree's 2001 Greensleeves album Yeah Man.
Beres Hammond, Chico and Richie Stephens make guest appearances on General. Degree shot a medley video for two of his latest singles Bumper to Bumper and Empire, earlier this week.
Macka Diamond shoots music video for two singles
Deejay Macka Diamond shot a medley video for the chart-topping single Done Already and her new hit Try Wid Him, on Wednesday of this week. The clip was directed by Nordia Rose.
Prior to her Reggae Sumfest performance, Macka Diamond will generate some interest when she performs on July 3 at the Jungle Nightclub in Negril and on July 9 at the Asylum nightclub.
Video for Loser to premiere on ER tonight
The video for Loser, the combination song from Lady Saw and Ce'Cile which is featured on the Thrilla rhythm, is set to make its premiere tonight on Entertainment Report on TVJ.
The video was shot a few weeks ago, and was directed by MTV's Jay Will.
Mr Greedy takes top spot
There is a new number one song this week on the Richie B Hit List Top 20. Natty King's Mr Greedy has taken full charge of the tally. This is the second chart-topper for Natty King, as his No Guns To Town topped the chart late last year.
Burning Spear tour extended
Burning Spear celebrates 35 years in the music industry this year. As part of a year-long celebration, his Burning Music label is re-releasing re-mastered titles in the Spear catalogue. Among them are Rasta Business, Resistance, People of the World, Living Dub Vol 2, and Live in Paris/Zenith 88.
In August, Freeman (special limited edition double CD of the 2003 Grammy-nominated set with a dub companion CD), Live in Montreaux 2001 and Living Dub Vol 1 will be released.
Spear's tour has also been extended and will make stops in California, Oregon, British Columbia, Minnesota, New York, Nevada, Arizona, New Jersey and Ontario, Canada.
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