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Kevin Jackson, Observer writer
Friday, September 16, 2005
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Da'Ville back from Japan, excited about new album
Singer Da'Ville is back in the island from a recent tour in Japan, where he promoted his new album In Heaven. The album has only been released in Japan and is being distributed there by Avex. Avex is known for its work with international R&B star Jaki Graham as well as several European acts.
Speaking with this writer shortly after he returned to the island on the weekend, Da'Ville was quite excited about the album as well as his recent trip to Japan.
"Basically, this second trip to Japan was quite fruitful and it was well worth the journey. I was promoting my new album and the feedback has been tremendous. I did some magazine, radio and television interviews. The vibe was just wonderful," Da'Ville said.
He added: "I went to Japan last year, but this year it was a bigger and better vibe. The people over there are very much interested in my work. I was very surprised that they know most of my songs."
In Heaven, which is named after his big hit of the same name, contains 19 tracks including two skits.
"A few of the tracks on the album are exclusive to the Japanese market. The album was produced by my label Fashozy Records, Da'Ville said. The album won't be available to the rest of the world until sometime early next year.
"I am planning to formulate a new concept of the album and add some of the tracks that are not exclusive to the Japanese market," the singer said.
Known for the chart hits In Heaven, Baby Bring It On and All My Life with Marcia Griffiths, Da'Ville a former member of the group ARP has been busy making his presence felt on the local and overseas scene for sometime now.
His latest hit Can't Get Over You, an original lovers rock ballad, is making its way up the local charts.
"Right now I am getting myself prepared for some extensive overseas travels to promote the album. I am also heading back in to the studios to start working on different projects. Music is what I am dedicating my time to now," Da'Ville said.
I Wayne's Lava Ground album climbs Billboard's Reggae Album chart
I Wayne's Lava Ground album moves up to number five this week on the Billboard Top 15 Reggae album chart. At the same time, the disc sits on top of the New York Reggae Album chart. Buoyed by the Billboard R&B singles chart hit Can't Satisfy Her, Lava Ground contains the title track hit single as well as nuggets including Living In Love and Bleacher.
Shaggy's Wild 2 Nite storms the charts in England
Shaggy's latest hit Wild 2 Nite featuring G Unit member Olivia made its debut at number 61 on the latest UK Singles chart. This is Shaggy's 14th entry on the UK Singles chart. Of that tally, he has four number one hits.
Wild 2 Nite was number two last week on the BBC 1Xtra Dancehall chart in London, and number four on the Choice FM Top 20 Reggae chart.
And in related news, information reaching this column suggests that Shaggy will be staging a benefit concert in Jamaica early next year. Funds from the concert will go towards the Bustamante Children Hospital. Among the names being banded about to perform at the event is pop star Cyndi Lauper. Shaggy appears on Lauper's latest album The Body Acoustics, which is due on Epic Records on November 8.
Jah Cure is number one with Love Is
The South Florida Reggae chart registers Jah Cure's Love Is as its new chart topper. The song is also number one on the Choice FM Top 20 Reggae chart. Previously, Cure topped the charts with Longing For. Both songs were produced by Donovan Bennett.
Reggae Gold's sales far from shining
VP Records' annual compilation series Reggae Gold has seen its 2005 edition take a dive in terms of sales. According to Soundscan figures obtained earlier this week, the compilation, which was released in June, has so far sold just over 50,000 copies in the US.
The 2004 Reggae Gold compilation sold more than 153,000 copies.
Lime Music Festival to target college students from Jamaica, the Caribbean and the US
During next year's annual Spring Break series in Negril, the inaugural staging of the Lime Music Festival will kick off. The festival will be targeting college students from the US, the Caribbean and Jamaica.
According to a source close to the promotion of the event, performers at the festival will come from Jamaica, the Caribbean and the US.
Sunsplash Tours and VP Records are partnering for the promotion of the Lime Music Festival.
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Kanye West's Late Registration disc although suffering a 67% decrease in sales in comparison to the week before, managed to sell more than 218,000 copies to hold on to the number one spot on the Billboard 200 album chart this week.
Sean Paul is featured on rocker Santana's upcoming album All That I Am which is due on November 2.
Norris Man's Home And Away on the Vertex label is number 18 on the Choice FM Top 20 Reggae chart in London this week. Home And Away is a former local chart hit, having risen to the top of the B Mobile Mega Jamz Top 20 Reggae chart a few months ago.
And Macka Diamond heads to the Caribbean this weekend to record collaboration with soca artiste Denise Belfon.
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