Reggae & Dancehall News Recaps For March 2012

Friends, fans, family and all members of the Reggae/Dancehall industry flooded in hundreds at the Seaview Gardens on Monday night to celebrate the life of ‘Mama Ivy’, the mother of Dancehall icon Bounty Killer, that recently passed away


A lot of people went to pay respect to Miss Ivy and Bounty and their family: artist, producers, musicians, politicians,fans and the whole community.

Even Vybz Kartel sent, from jail, a message to Bounty Killer, expressing his condolences,the same did Bounty’s long time rival Beenie Man. The whole Dancehall community expressed love for Miss Ivy and support to Bounty for his loss.

Damian Marley spent a lot of time back home, in Jamaica, in the last months where he also performed on all the important stages, one the latest was Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival.

He also stopped by  OnStage TV studios for an interview with Winford Williams: they talked about the globalization of Reggae music and the great opportunity for Jamaican artists to reclaim their genre and create more avenues internationally.

Prince Harry four days visits in Jamaica is generating quite a buzz.

The Prince had the privilege to “beat” the world fastest man Usain Bolt in a 40m track race when he cheated by jumping the gun and was also helped by the the Champion. Harry is charming Jamaicans: he kissed Rita Marley’s hand, he hugged Ms Portia, hang out with the kids always sporting a huge smile and even quoted a Bob Marley’s phrase, from Marley’s hit Three Little Birds, sayin “Every licckle ting is going to be all right” during an official dinner. He also wanted to show off some dance moves.

Reggae dancehall artist Alley Cat aka Imperial was also in Jamaica, his homeland, few weeks ago, catching up with family, friends and just basking in the Jamaica Vibe and Culture that he has missed

The artist has been traveling the world and settling down in the United States, so he tries to make this happen as often as possible. During his visit he went for appearances in Clubs, Schools, Fun Days…On Jamaica Day he performed at St. Anne’s Primary School, located in Western Kingston and made an appearance at “Dutty Rock Fridays” hosted by Sean Paul & Leftside at Club Riddim in New Kingston.

He is very happy about being back home and added ”Being in Jamaica has been good. The respect I’ve received is overwhelming. People are happy to see me in parties”.

He also took advantage in doing collaborations with local artists, while still promoting his single with Ikaya featured on his Dancehall Knowledge Vol 2 Album. Jamaica is also the place where he is shooting two of his new singles “Don’t Test” and “The Hawk”

Alley Cat AKA Imperial – Don’t Test (Official HD Video)