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18 year old Kirani James wins Grenadas first gold on World Stage
August 30th, 2011 | By
DHU sports has kept a keen eye on young up and coming track star Kirani James for quite some time now and today the Greenz youth set the world ablaze as he took home the title of 400m World Champion.
Timing his effort to perfection James refused to panic when Merritt took the lead on the top bend: “My aim was to stay as relaxed as possible, follow my plan and finish strongly,” he said.
For the tiny island of Grenada it has been described as a seismic shift. The highest any athlete from the island had finished in the World Championships was when Alleyne Francique came in sixth in the same event in 2001 and 2003.
Comparisons to Usain Bolt have been inescapable for young James since he stepped on the scene. At 16 Usain Bolt ran the 400m in 45.35 and the world was wowed, but when James attacked the distance at the same age, he was a full tenth of a second faster, clocking 45.24. Now, at the age of 18 years he was proclaimed World champion. Bolt was 22 before he won his first senior World gold.
James is the ninth athlete in the history of the sport to win World youth, junior and now senior titles.
Ironically Kirani is not the most talented of the James brothers. Albert Joseph, James’ first coach insists that his elder brother Gary was far more talented: “He was a huge inspiration to me,” Kirani spoke of him. “But he was good at about 20 sports…”
Evidence of Kirani’s humble character and cool head came after the Daegu final when James refused to be drawn in about his chances for the upcoming London Olympics: “It is too easy to say what is going to happen next year,” he said. “But I will only say it is going to be significant.
“But whatever happens, I am just happy to be representing my country and putting Grenada on the map. That’s the most important thing.”
Meanwhile, back home in his native town of Gouyave, it is carnival time: “It is also called the village that never sleeps,” said James with a huge smile. “Back home they’ll be going crazy.”
Yohan Blake Triumphant after Bolt Disqualified at World Championships
August 30th, 2011 | By
Yohan Blake triumphed in the 100 meters final winning in a time of 9.92 seconds after reigning champion Usain Bolt was astonishingly disqualified following a false start in the final at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea Sunday morning.
Walter Dix of the United States was second in 10.08 seconds and Kim Collins of St Kitts third in 10.09 running in his ninth World Championships.
Nesta Carter of Jamaica was seventh in 10.95 seconds.
Blake described winning as a dream come true and went on to express his disappointment about training partner Usain Bolt’s DQ saying; he felt like he had to take it out in the race for him.
Watch Bolt’s controversial DQ and Blakes Triumph again right here:
DJ CrisCross-Summa Exit 2011
August 30th, 2011 | By
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IGLOO AUG 21 2k11 END OF SUMMER MIX-COPPERSHOT/ ZJ LIQUID N MORE
August 30th, 2011 | By
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Tornado hits Guyana coast
August 25th, 2011 | By
People living in some areas along the East and West Coast of Dmerara viewed a unique whether phenomenon Tuesday, a waterspout or what appears to be a tornado.
The Ministry of Agriculture, responsible for hydro meteorology explained in a press release that a waterspout is a funnel which contains an intense vortex, sometimes destructive, of small horizontal extent occurring over a body of water.
“The belief that a waterspout is nothing more than a tornado over water is only partially true. The fact is, depending on how they form, waterspouts come in two types: tornadic and non tornadic (fair weather).”
The release went on to say that tornadic waterspouts generally begin as true tornadoes over land in association with a thunderstorm, and then move out over the water.
“They can be large and are capable of considerable destruction. Fair weather waterspouts, on the other hand, form only over open water. They develop at the surface of the water and climb skyward in association with warm water temperatures and high humidity in the lowest several thousand feet of the atmosphere. They are usually small, relatively brief, and less dangerous. The non tornadic variety of waterspout is much more common than the tornadic.”
As far as Tuesday’s waterspout the Ministry considers it to be non-tornadic in nature. This type of waterspout is formed over water initially due to warm temperatures in the lower atmosphere along with high humidity.
“Fair weather waterspouts are generally not as dangerous and are more common than tornadic waterspouts. However, fishermen and people who live near larger bodies of water should exercise caution as current meteorological conditions may support similar type water spout to develop occasionally,” the Ministry said.
“The sightings of waterspouts are considered to be rare in this part of the tropics but with the right meteorological conditions in the atmosphere there is always a chance that one can develop. Waterspouts are more common in tropical Australia, Europe and some parts of the United States,” the Ministry said.
No Beenie 4 Reggae Rythm and Blues Labor Day Sunday
August 25th, 2011 | By
Beenie Man sent out a release indicating he will not be performing at the previously advertised Reggae Rythm and Blues concert at Roy Wilkins Park on Labor Day Sunday, September 4th.
Instead, the artist will be honored by the show’s organizers for his sterling contribution to reggae and dancehall.
“I will not performing onstage so I don’t want to mislead my fans because I have not yet been granted a US work permit. So don’t come expecting a Beenie Man performance because at this moment, I am not eligible to perform onstage. However, I am looking forward to appearing at the event because the organisers will be honouring me for my 33 year-long contribution to reggae and dancehall music,” Beenie Man said in the release.
Sunday’s concert will feature the likes of Mavado, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, rhythm and blues singer Monica, Tarrus Riley and Machel Montano HD.
Guinnss Sounds of Greatness-Sound Clash Reality Show
August 25th, 2011 | By
Guinness Sounds of Greatness reality show on Television Jamaica to debut September 3rd at 9:30 p.m.
The sound clash competition will chronicle the journey of 12 sounds as they vie for the title of Guinness Sounds of Greatness Champion as well as $1 million and top prizes from DJ equipment producers Serato.
Guinness Sounds of Greatness, began as an island-wide road show promoting the art of the sound clash in 2008.
Some of Jamaica’s top sounds have signed up for this battle including; Black Blunt, Coppershot, Bredda Hype, Area Code 876, Crazy Chris, Rich Squad, Boom Boom and Maestro in the Hot Shot category.
Body Guard, Ricky Trooper, Black Kat and Silverhawk have lined up to defend the veterans’ honor.
In the end, one Hot Shot sound will get a chance to go up against a veteran sound to either be overcome by experience or persevere to victory.
Each Saturday night for 11 weeks, 2 sound systems will have to bring their best or go home in what is expected to be an intense fight of wit, song selection, dub plates and specials.
The clashes will be divided into four rounds with eight Hot Shots sounds squaring off against each other in the first round.
Reigning champion Bass Odyssey is currently touring overseas and will not defend its title this year.
Sizzla Kalonji injured in Motorcycle accident
August 24th, 2011 | By
Dancehall artist Sizzla Kalonji is now a patient in the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital after being injured in a traffic crash this evening on the Runaway Bay Main Road.
Sizzla was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by a car. It’s reported that the entertainer had just left a rehearsal for a concert scheduled for this weekend. He sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to the hospital.
Sizzla was listed as being in stable condition in the accident.
Reports are saying that he broke one finger and his collar bone.
Khago links with Todd camp
August 24th, 2011 | By
After dissolving his ties with former manager Paul ‘Bankey’ Giscombe, Khago has reportedly signed a management deal with American businessman Corey Todd to embark on a joint venture.
It is also understood that as part of the terms of the new deal, Khago will join Aidonia and Beenie Man as one of the new faces of Yaad Stout.
Khago talked to ER briefly about some of the reasons for severing ties with his former manager.
Watch it Now!
Killa releases Chase Cross Diss-Waste Crosses
August 24th, 2011 | By
Bounty Killa releases a Chase Cross diss entitled Waste Crosses.
Listen to the brand new tune right here:
BOUNTY KILLER – WASTE CROSSES (Aug 2011) Payday Music Productions
To download Waste Crosses CLICK HERE
Aidonia says he and JOP have nothing to do with Wah Wa beating
August 24th, 2011 | By
Aidonia responded yesterday to the recent allegations brought forth by ZIPFM dj Wah-Wa, contending “I am not a badman music me deal with[...] Wah Wa is a youth that for the past couple of months or for the last year him get pon a different hype. Not everybody can control fame. And ego played a big roll in this.”
Aidonia goes on to say that as he was leaving he did notice Wah Wa in a dispute with some men.
“He looking to me now to see wa gwan…mi na kno wha gwan mi just come out of di club and see you and people in a thing. So if you disrespect people out on the road you and your friends have to deal with that! Don’t look pon Aidonia to deal with that…”
listen to Aidonia’s full statment right here:
Beenie talks Visa/ Yaad Swag/ Kartel/ Divorce and more
August 23rd, 2011 | By
Beenie Man talks to Walshy Fire in his first interview since retuning to the US for his Friday August 19th Birthday Bash at Club Opium. Walshy asks Beenie about the recent return of his visa and why it was revoked in the first place. Beenie also touches on the new Yaad Swag and Yaad Stout endorsements with Corey Todd, to which he says was in the works long before Todd split with Kartel. He also confirms rumors about his recent divorce with longtime wife D’Angel.
Visa:
I don’t think they owe me an explanation but them say a group a name come down within a papers and then the police in jamaica give information about me cause my name wasn’t on it so that’s how mi get involved so they have questions to ask me about past life so you know past life is past life this life is this life. What a man was 20 years ago him is not today[...]
Kartel
[...] no man I am a business man I no hold conflict with people agenda, people agenda is theirs mine is mine. I am a Rasta Man in the first place I dont have conflict against people. People have conflict against me and I like it because it keeps me on the edge where I’m supposed to be at…But me and Kartel neva have no fight, none at all[...] it kinda difficult because of the Brown thing[...]certain things mi cannot condone[...]But mi see him and hail him still…
Listen to the full interview right here:
Aidonia and entourage accused of attacking ZIP FM dj Wah-Wa
August 22nd, 2011 | By
ZipFM disc jockey Wah-Wa received 12 stitches and 3 injections following a scuffle over the weekend outside a popular New Kingston nightclub. Wah- Wa is alledging that Aidonia and his entourage attacked him in the parking lot beating him over the head with bottles of Guinness.
When asked whether or not he reported the incident to police, Wah- Wa said yes although he reported the altercation to police, he did not press charges. He did indicate however, that he wanted the numerous death threats he received from the artist and his associates to go on record.
Police followed up by giving Aidonia a warning letting him know that they are aware of the situation and will prosecute if anything happens to the ZIPFM selector in the near future.
As far as what caused the brawl Wah-Wa says some men in Aidonia’s entourage initially approached him complaining that he plays too much Kartel and don’t run enough of Aidonia’s music .
Wah-Wa also noted that the men said that he used to link the JOP artist and them in the past but hasn’t reached out to the camp in recent times. But Wah-Wa says he told everybody including Aidonia;
” Music mi get paid to play and mi is a musician so mi play music…and Vybz Kartel a one of the hottest artist right now inna Jamaica..Mi have to play Vybz Kartel song dem….I play Vybz Kartel I play Mavado I play everybody song….and you a go disrespect mi because I play Vybz Kartel song. A joke ting.
Meanwhile Aidonia and his reps have yet to make an official public statement regarding the incident.
