Wayne Wonder

Wayne Wonder, VP Records and Atlantic still intact

There is no truth to the rumour that singer Wayne Wonder's contract with VP Records and Atlantic has been terminated. According to VP's A&R director, Joel Chin, this is far from the truth.

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Chin, who spoke to this column via telephone from his New York office last Friday said, "There is no truth to the rumour. We don't know how it started but I think it has to do with the promotion of Wayne's next single. It will be promoted by VP and not Atlantic Records," Chin said.

"We (VP) promoted Sean Paul's Gimmie the Light single, so we are now going to be promoting Friend Like Me the next single from Wayne's album" added Chin.

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Wonder's album No Holding Back is reportedly nearing gold status. The first single No Letting Go is still holding firm in the #11 spot on the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Chin added that his company is currently preparing treatments for the video to be shot for Friend Like Me. He declined to disclose who the director would be. However he said the video might be shot in the US or in Jamaica.

Bounty Killa

Cecile teams with Krosfyah

Cecile has done a recording in collaboration with Soca group, Krosfyah. The recording took place in Barbados last week. When this column caught up with Cecile, she said the song, which was produced by one of the top producers in Barbados, was still untitled. She disclosed that she enjoyed working with the group, and she was looking forward to seeing big things happen in that part of the Caribbean, for the song.

Cecile's Bad Gal album is scheduled for a summer release.

Christopher continues to climb with Ghetto Fabulous

Singer Christopher's rendition of Jaheim's rhythm and blues hit Ghetto Fabulous continues to make upward movements on the New York Reggae chart.

On the latest tally, the Stampede-produced song moved from #20 to #16 in its 4th week on the chart.

Ghetto Fabulous is the fourth chart hit on the New York chart for the Bronx-based singer who came to the public's attention three years ago with the Headache rhythm hit That Way. His previous chart entries were All I Have, Can't Live Without Your Love and Whose Holding Donna Now.

Be Careful, Delly and Mega are back on the loose

Late last year, their dancehall anthem Pon Di Corner rocked the New York, Atlanta, Canada, and Jamaican music charts. Now the combination of Delly Ranks and Mega Banton are back on the charts with a track titled Be Careful.

Produced by Moses Amos, Be Careful is on the Ignition re-mix rhythm from the Free Willy label. In the Streets are the distributors.

New album from Mickey Spice

he London-based Jet Star Records has released the new album from Mikey Spice, My Way. The 17-track disc features songs including I'm Going Home, Never Get Me Down, Where is the Love and Love Won't Let Me Wait.

..and Turbulence too

Sizzla's protégé, Turbulence, whose hit Born for This was tops on the Atlanta Reggae charts last year, will see his sophomore album The Future released by Jet Star in a few weeks' time. The 15-track disc isn't a bad effort. Some of the better tracks include Go Tell the World, Life Over Death and Rainbow in the Sky.

BITS AND PIECES

Essence Movements with DJ Krush, Tarik and the crew lead a top flight of sounds that will be in action at the Charisma Pool Party this Friday June 13, at 9 Norbury Drive, Norbrook. The event will also feature sound systems Stretch Mode, Code Red, Copper Shot and Vendetta. Attractions include an $80 charge for drinks between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. It costs $100 to get into the event with an invitation, and $250 without an invitation.

Bounty Killer's -- Its Tha Party -- will take place this Saturday, June 14 at the Caymanas Polo Club. Apart from Tony Matterhorn, there will be Left side and Esco on the wheels of steel spinning the biggest hits of the day. There will be performances from Predator, Elephant Man, Wayne Marshall, Vybz Kartel, Kid Kurupt and Professor Nuts among others.

Capleton's 'St Mary Me Come From' showcase will take place on Saturday, June 14, at the James Bond Beach in Oracabessa. The event will have lots in store for the children of the surrounding areas during the daytime such as bounce-a-bouts, rides and food. In the evening, a stage show will feature performances from Capleton, Lady G, Spragga Benz, Richie Spice, Daville, Iley Dread, Moses I, Military Man, Bush Man, Kulcha Knox, Determine, Coco Tea, Barrington Levy, Leroy Sibbles, Admiral Bailey, Everton Blender, Tony Rebel, Luciano, Anthony B, Chrisinti, Edi Fitzroy, Sabrina Williams, Nadine Sutherland and Pam Hall among others.

All proceeds will benefit various charities and institutions in the parish of St Mary.

And, don't forget the Heineken Studio 98 JAMZ Live concert at Liguanea Club, New Kingston this Saturday, June 14. It will feature performances from Tina Charles, Noel, Lisa Lisa (formerly of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam) and Inner Circle. The Mega Skyy Disco with DJ Squeeze at the controls will take care of dance party music.

LIVE WIRE

So 50 Cent will be releasing his own line of footwear via Reebok. The sneakers will be called G-Unit Wear.

Word is that Tatler really gave it to the television host on Uncensored last week.

What's up with the hot producer who refuses to do interviews much less have his photos taken? It's a new millennium so this producer needs to get with the right rhythm.

The female singer who went through many Changez and the deejay are no longer together. But is wah dis father?

So the hot new deejay wants to do a song with the hot new rapper? It's going to be costly we understand. So really now, why you want to be doing it?

That's it for this week. Email comments at k.jackson@cwjamaica.com

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