Owa Fest gets the support

The first staging of Owa Fest took place last Saturday at the Bowa Banks community off Windward Road in east Kingston. The event was organised to promote unity, peace and togetherness among residents of the community and adjoining areas.

Recording artiste Dutty Lion and his team were quite pleased with the day’s activities and the support received from the residents. “We are really happy about the turnout and the vibes that we had here. It was heart-warming to see children and adults from different neigbourhoods coming together to support one main goal which is to co-exist without violence and drama,” Dutty Lion explained.

Owa Fest kicked off with activities and treats for the children. By night-time the festivities included a stage show which featured performances from a number of top-flight and up-and-coming entertainers. Among those who performed were Determine, Nesbeth, Food Kartel, Eddie Fitzroy, Einstein, Natty King, Saba Tooth, Mr Banging, Shane O, Dutty Lion, Ghost, Tanto Blacks, Tidal Wave, DJ Steamas and Ricky Famous among others.

Shalli releases follow-up single Show My Love

Canada-based reggae singer Shalli sings from the heart. So passionate she is about her craft that she places emphasis on her lyrical content, style and confidence.

Her latest single Show My Love which is already heating up the airwaves displays a lot of vocal charisma and sass.

Dubbed as the ‘Princess of Island Pop’ Shalli says the song displays her passion and unique musical style and is very optimistic about its future success.

The song which was produced by Bobby Chin of Black Chiney fame is sung in three different languages.

Shalli, who is of Jamaican and Dominican decent, and is also gearing up to release some new material in Europe. “I believe a lot of my musical maturity is natural, but without the right environment and nurturing of my talent I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Shalli confided.

Chris Brown scores fourth number one R&B single

Despite the excitement over his Good Morning America drama earlier this week, Chris Brown continues to be a hit with his predominantly teenage female fan base.

His album F.A.M.E. was released on Tuesday and it is projected to sell between 250,000 to 300,000 copies in its first week of release. It is also on track to snag the number one spot on Billboard’s 200 album chart, giving Brown his first chart topper on that tally.

On Billboard’s R&B Hip Hop Singles & Tracks chart, Brown scores his fourth number one single as Look at Me Now featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes removes Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj and Drake from the top spot.

Brown’s previous number one R&B singles were Run It, Say Goodbye and Deuces.

BITS AND PIECES

Richie Spice’s latest album Book of Job debuts at number four Billboard’s Reggae album chart. It’s his first charting title since Gideon Boot in 2008.

Rihanna’s S&M takes over the number one spot on Billboard’s Dance Music Club Play chart. While Lady Gaga’s Born This Way clocks its 6th week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, Internet teen sensation Rebecca Black debuts at number 72 with Friday.

Another event for the Negril weekend? More anon.