SINGLES ON VERDICT RHYTHM NOW AVAILABLE

The verdict is now in. One of the most anticipated dancehall rhythms of the year, “the verdict” is now officially released. The songs on the beat, which have been attracting favourable airplay over the past few months, are now commercially available to the record buying public.

Produced by Mark Hudson for Stone Cold Productions, “the verdict” features songs from the likes of CeCile, Danny English, Delly Ranks and Patchy,Sizzla, Beenie Man, Capleton, Frisco Kid, Buju Banton, Mr. Lex, ElephantMan, Merciless, Sean Paul and Richie Stephens, Tony Rebel, Cappacino, Silver Cat, Mad Anju, Tanto Metro and Devonte, Tony Curtis and GalaxyP, Goofy, Anthony Cruz and General B.

Hudson who debuted in 1999 with the “rhythm of the night” groove, which scored big with songs like “Leggo Di Bwoy” by Kip Rich and “Rhythm ofthe Night” by ARP, is no stranger to the music business. Influenced by the likes of Sly and Robbie and Danny Browne, Hudson started his Demo Productions in 1996. It was two years later that he launched Stone Cold. Since then, he has produced projects such as “Spring water”and “highway”. The “highway” project featured songs such as “Money” by Chuck Fender and Fiona among others. According to information gathered from playlists, the rhythm is currently receiving ample airtime on reggae stations across Europe.

“The verdict” looks ready to blaze the dancehalls as it features notonly up and coming acts, but already established recording artistes.
“This is a project that I think has a lot of potential. The artistes who recorded on the rhythm went all out for us. Beenie Man recorded his track in the presence of actor Steven Seagal while he was here in Jamaica, and from the way he was vibing it, it would appear as if wehave a hit on our hands”, Mr. Hudson said.

Some of the songs on the rhythm include “Bounce” (Danny English); “Valuable”(Sizzla); “Erase Your Mind” (Beenie Man); “Question” (Capleton); “Yard and Broad” (Buju Banton); “Crackers Gal” (Mr. Lex); “Fever” (Delly Ranks/Patchy);“Jacket” (Elephant Man); “Step Out” (CeCile); “In Your Eyes” (Sean Paul/RichieStephens); “I Don’t Care” (Tanto Metro and Devonte); and “Girls” (AnthonyCruz).



CULTURAL/LOVERS ROCK SINGER JAHMEL FOR WHITE RIVER REGGAE BASH AND REBELSALUTE 2002

Fresh from his recent trek on reggae charts in the US with the Penthousesingle “Wipe the Tears” (which featured Jamali), roots/cultural/loversrock singer Jahmel will be giving one of his very rare local performances this Christmas. He has made it on to the lineup of the annual White River Reggae Bash. The event takes place in Ocho Rios on Christmas Day.A few weeks later, the singer/songwriter will perform on Tony Rebel’s annual Earthstrong, Rebel Salute.

Brigette Anderson of First Born Management who manages Jahmel, has been ecstatic about Jahmel’s addition to the lineup of both shows. “Jah melhas worked really hard and its all about promotion for any artiste these days”, she said.

Jahmel was among numerous recording artistes and entertainers who gave of their time and efforts for the recent TVJ Telethon, which raised fundsto assist victims who were affected by the recent flood rains in Portland.
His latest single “The Prayer” is getting decent rotation on local radio. A video for the song was recently shot while on tour of the United States.It is expected to debut on local television stations soon. It was directedby R2 in Chicago.

“The Prayer”, which is on the revived “Mr. Brown” riddim from Penthouse;“Wipe the Tears” (with Jahmali, which is on the “forever loving jah”riddim); “Jah Rules Everything Around Me”; “No Love in their Hearts”,“Untrue” and “Paradise Lost”, are among Jahmel’s current releases.


New songs from Buju Banton, Tony Rebel, and Apache Scratchy, lead thecharge of new releases from the Penthouse camp. The projects includesingles on the revived version of the “None of Jah Jah Children” beat;and the VP Records various artistes “Riddim Driven” compilation “Mr.Browne/Number One”.

The singles on the “None of Jah Jah Children” groove include “Body Count” by Buju Banton; “Woman Gone Lef You” by Anthony John; “Woman and Man” by Tony Rebel; “Better Jamdown” by Apache Scratchy; and “The Manue” by Jahmel.

Additionally, there is a hot new Tony Rebel track “One Love Jamdown”  which is on an original beat.

The VP Records “Riddim Driven” series now features two previously released Penthouse projects, the “Mr. Brown” and “Number One” riddims. Penthouse will be handling Jamaica and Caribbean distribution of the compilation CD.

Some of the artistes featured on the compilation are Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Assassin, Zumjay, Da’Ville, Tony Rebel, Delly Ranks, DemoDelgado, Jahmel, Jahmali, Leroy Sibbles, Freddie McGregor and BeresHammond.

The singles on the “prado” and “moneygram” riddims are now being distributed by All Access Entertainment in Central Plaza, Kingston.

The “Money Gram” beat was produced by Moses Davis and Neil Amos for FreeWilly Productions.

Some of the songs include “Money Gram” by Kirk Davis; “Call the Ladies”by Lukie D; “Cut Mi Speed” by Patchy; “Always Be The Man” by Beenie Man;“Time” by Beenie Man, Gringo and Razor Man; “Good Loving” by Beenie Man;“A Just So” by Gringo; “Out the Door” by N-Daddy, Shotta and Bugs; “RedBull and Tiger Bone” by Delly Ranks; “Want a Gal” by Tanto Metro andDevonte; “Show Them How” by Shabba Ranks and Jose Wales; “Good Lifestyle”by US rap group Iconz; and “Youngster” by Kitty Paw.

Free Willy also has another beat, this one is called “Prado”, which features“More Pon More” by Shabba. The single recently peaked at #4 on the NewYork Reggae chart. It is also charting on most local charts. Other songson the riddim include “Favouritisim” by Delly and Harry Toddler. Thereare also contributions from Danny English, Kitty Paw, N Daddy, ShawnaP and Shotta.

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