My Views: Carnival Parade a Big Turn Off

Mi nah lie nor mi nah fabricate nothing, but Jamaica Carnival road march seems like it 'pop dung'.

Is Jamaica losing passion for Carniavl on a hold?

Carnival parade, what comes to mind? Patrons enjoying themselves dancing to the sound of Soca music playing from moving trucks and colourful attractively designed costumes. Well, for this year Jamaica Carnival 2008, my question is where were the costumes?

While watching each sponsoring truck with pumping Soca music passed, i began to notice that costumes were in a state of non-existance. There was just a handful of costumes for one to see.

I remember Carnival parades with patrons part-taking in dancing and wearing costumes, sometimes these costumes were large, heavy beautifully decorated monster-looking costumes. Each group trying to prevail as the best at the parade. Where is that passion today?

But to make all this even worst, is the fact of seeing majority of the supporters of this event attire themself as the event was kept in their backyard. It's disturbing to see patrons leaving home in something you would consider fit enough to wear no further than your gate. Yes, it's a parade... yes, you're gonna get sweaty and dirty after, but still, look decent nuh before uno come out. Many patrons were seen in dirty merinos, dirty shirts, tear up stocking, dirty "cut-off foot" jeans and flip-flops slippers.

Just the dress code of patrons pose a turn off for me. But big up to all supporters that did look proper and hot inna dem costumes. The parade did kick off alright.




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Lifestyles :: Pick up lines - do they actually work?

Men, you ever see a beautiful female approaching and you feel the need to get her attention? Apart from pppssssssttttttin'.... like a gas station air pump, which i've come to terms to understand that females really finds it rather annoying and immature. So what one should do or say to a complete stranger to let her know that she can feel secure, comfortable and most importantly, get her to like you?

We turned to 'Pick up lines', but do they really aid the situation or just makes it worst?

Pickup lines rarely work. Ask any female and she will tell you that pickup lines are a bad way to go about meeting women. But you do need to start somewhere, and for better or worse, anything you say will come across as a pickup line.

Regardless of what women say, opening lines should be funny, witty, original, and sincere. They should not be crude, demeaning, insulting, condescending, or have overtly sexual connotations. Sounds like a tall order to fill?
So Jamrock Vibes.com asked random people to give they takes on pick-up lines

Raquel - 19 yrs, student -Exced Community College.

JV: Do u normally hear pick up lines when being appoarch by males?
Raquel: yea
JV:what is your reaction towards hearing these lines being used?
Raquel: sometimes im amused and at times i'm jus disgusted
JV:do u believe in pick up lines or they just icebreakers for convos?
Raquel: in some cases its an icebreaker, but in others it jus expressin' how di person does feel
JV: what u hate about pick up lines used my flirting males?
Raquel: its corny and annoying
JV: could you quote us an example of a corny pick-up line?
Raquel: "if u were a bogger i would pick you first", "..i didnt kno dat angels were on earth", "... ur feet must be tired because you've been runnin through my mind all day long"
JV: so finally... let hear your overview of pick-up lines?
Raquel: its nice sumtimes but guys should kno wat 2 say n how 2 say it to girls, cause it could just be what starts a perfect relationship and it can also be dat one thing that makes the girl hate you from that day forward.
JV: ok, let's hear a male point of view on the subject.

De'Ano -18yrs, student - PreUWI

JV: do u use pick up lines when engaged in convo with females?De'Ano: bun pick up lines
JV: hahaa ...so what u normally say to a pretty miss u like and probably seeing her for the first time?
De'Ano: well i would start a convo by telling her how she looks and that im admiring her and would like to know her some more
JV: avoiding pick up lines made your chances of winning females hearts easilier?
De'Ano: yeh i think so cuz they will just think you're immature
JV: what you hate about pick up lines?
De'Ano: no matter which style or wah di lady dem still nuh find it interesting
JV:so finally... let's hear your overview of pick-up lines?
De'Ano: well i think its not a good thing to use wen approaching females becauze the ladies gonna think dats wat u say to other females.

JV: ok thanks, that will be all.

- Well without further ado, here are the best pickup lines so far -- do not try these at home.

Top 5 best Pick-up lines:

Number 5

"I may not be the best-looking guy in here, but I'm the only one talking to you."Believe it or not, only good-looking guys should use this one, since they'll be viewed as modest. If a guy uses this and he is ugly, then it's a sign of insecurity, which is a huge a turnoff. Generally, this line passes because it proves that the guy is down-to-earth. It will surely throw her off guard as she might get offended. Use with caution.

Number 4

"You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy."If you ever spot an attractive woman and would like to approach her, this line is funny in a childish manner and women tend to laugh off funny lyrics such as this one.

Number 3

"What's your name?"Instead of saying something like, "baby, we're like two banks: we both have interest in each other and we should merge," this one is simple and will not insult her intelligence. It may be the oldest one in the book (well, "come here often?" takes that award), but this one is genuine and direct -- two important qualities.

Number 2
"See my friend over there? He wants to know if you think I'm cute."Extremely original, this line will make you stand out from the pack. This line virtually guarantees that she will smile. You may not leave with her that night, but you may get her phone number or at least chat it up for a while.

Number 1

"So what haven't you been told tonight?"Very original, this line will make you stand out from the other men. You acknowledge that she has been getting hit on all night and you do not wish to add to her frustration. However, you are confident and interested enough to try your luck without insulting your intelligence.

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Mavado On "Grand Theft Auto IV" Soundtrack

Rockstar Games set loose the fourth trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV in anticipation of the game's April 29 release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

The "Good Lord, What are You Doing?" aka “Everyone's a Rat" trailer gives eager gamers yet one more advance look at Liberty City's criminal underworld, offering tantalizing scenes of high-speed chases, high-octane explosions, cinematic dialogue sequences, and scantily clad ladies.

Check out the fourth official trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV. None other than Dancehall's "gangsta for life" Mavado is featured on the soundtrack. You can hear the Dj's song on the 'anger management' riddim, "Real McCoy" being playing speacially dubbed for the game.

There isnt a doubt that Mavado is steadily turning into a holdhold name on the international scenes, with sold out shows across the globe, remixes with Hip-Hop mogul, Jay-z, collabration with Foxy Brown and now his songs being featured in videogames.

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Jamrock vibes.com love the trends the artist a set, just continue to do what u do best and best a luck with your trial.

Mavado Arrested for Shooting

Dancehall recording artist Mavado was arrested last night and charged with two counts of shooting with intent and one count of illegal possession of firearm in relation to a shooting incident in July last year (2007).

According to the police, Mavado turned himself in. This is not the Dj's first run-in with the law.

In April 2008 (couple weeks ago) Mavado allegedly threatened a member of the local media after a story which he claimed 'dissed' him had been published on the Internet. There was also an allegation that men aligned to Mavado had beaten up a young man affiliated to that website.

Also on September 23 of that year Mavado and a group of men had an altercation with another man during an entertainment event Mannings Hill Road. The man was alleged to have been attacked and injured. The police then went to Cassava Piece, and were in the process of arresting Mavado on a charge of assault occasioning bodily harm, when they were blocked by residents.

The Dj turned himself in. Mavado and a policeman clashed at the station resulting in the Dj incurring a second charge of resisting arrest. During the brawl, the deejay almost lost his fingers when three of his fingers were partially severed and subsequently re-attached by a doctor after he had allegedly been pushed through a glass window by a police officer.

Sources confirmed that in January 2007, Mavado was also arrested and charged with possession of ganga.

Mavado will appear in the Gun Court tomorrow.

Bob Marley Movie Dilemma

Although he's known for his legendary hit "one love", two rival films have propelled his family into war with movie-makers.

The reggae legend's family are trying to block his music from being used in a forthcoming docudrama - even though his widow Rita is executive producer.
There is also a clash over the release date, since another Marley movie is in the pipeline.

The family policy has always been to prevent his music being used in any films featuring an actor portraying Marley.

His estate is even concerned about the use of his songs in the Weinstein Company's imminent adaptation of Rita Marley's book, No Woman No Cry.
She is an executive producer of the movie, but reports suggest this may not help bring Marley's original performances to the soundtrack.
Both sides have insisted they are still in talks about resolving concerns.
Matthew Frankel, the Weinsteins' spokesman, said: "We have great respect for the Marley family and we are in discussions to look at ways to mutually benefit both projects."

The Marley family is also concerned about a clash with a separate documentary being made by Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese.
His picture is being produced by Tuff Gong Pictures, owned by the Marley family, and Steven Bing's Shangri-La, which has licensed Marley songs.
The Weinsten drama is expected to open late in 2009 - but the family members fear this would conflict the proposed opening of their documentary in February 2010.

Ce' Cile: Bad Gyal of Dancehall

Ce'Cile has just returned to Jamaica after her performance at the Geity Night Club in St Lucia on Saturday, March 22nd. Ce'Cile shared the stage with Lady Saw and reports are that the show was one to remember.

Ce'Cile will continue performances with an European tour which begins at the end of June. The tour will see Ce'Cile performing at several high profile reggae and dancehall events including: Reggae Summer Jam in Germany July 4. Rototom Sunsplash in Udine, Italy July 7 and Splash Festival in Leipzig Germany July 12. Ce'Cile will make several other stops in Europe in an effort to promote the European release of her 'Bad Gyal' album, including France, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland and Spain.

Ce'Cile has several 'hot' tunes sizzling up the air waves with the pre-eminent one being Ride or die on the 'Journey Riddim' self produced along with Della Danger and Jigsy King. The video for Ride or Die, directed by Dexter Pottinger, was shot in Jamaica last month and features cameos by Jamaican international actor Paul Campbell and will be released in April. Ce'Cile has also released Seven Days on a remake of the 'Duck Riddim' produced by 12 Nine Records and Resolution produced by Scatta. The videos for both Resolution and Seven Days are to be shot in April.

This Summer, Ce'Cile boasts a double-release for her Bad Gyal album.

- The European release under the Danger Zone/Kingstone/Groove Attack imprints, to coincide with Ce'Cile's European tour.

- The U.S. release under the Danger Zone/SOBE Entertainment imprints, which will feature a two-disc set: one featuring Ce'Cile's reggae tunes and the other featuring dancehall tracks.

The U.S. release of the Bad Gyal album comes out of the continued alliance between the Danger Zone Music Group and SOBE Entertainment. The album features the remix of Waiting featuring Shaggy and Dancehall's Side featuring Beenie Man, produced by Scott Storch.

"People will get to understand more about Ce'Cile and how I think from this album. I have been signed to SOBE Emtertainment for a year and half and this alliance has proven fruitful. SOBE is an international company and along with Danger Zone, they have enabled me to do more stuff than I could have done by myself, the affiliation with Danger Zone brings so many possibilities." - Ce'Cile, Recording Artiste.

Ce'Cile has recently joined other Jamaican female artistes to form the charity: Sisters to Sisters which will hold a media-thon on April 13 in aid of the Bureau of Women's Affairs Shelter for Battered Women and the Women's Centre Foundation of Jamaica's (WCFJ) programme for adolescent mothers.



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Bitish Link-Up Massacre

One of the highly anticipated dance for the month of March came to a shocking and gruesome end when gunshots ranged-out leaving one man dead and several others wounded.

Dead is, Clifton Reid, known as a member of the Black Roses Crew.

Sources failed to confirmed what started the confrontation of the feuding men.

"Bitish Link Up", an annual event known to attract classy and heavy spenders turned into a horrifying scene early wake of the morning when an arguement broke out between feuding men who draw weapons, and then enaged in a shoot out.

Patrons where forced to duck, run and dive while fleeing for the exit, even trampling other patrons in the process. The back-road venue, La-roose club was emptied in matter of minutes leaving the motionless body of an undentified man.

Outside the venue a man was seen with gunshot wounds, and others wounded and taken to the hospital.


rumors floats around that the men were arguing over a woman, but these assumptions are not confirmed.