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Live Interview with Father Keith and Lady Lyrical from Vibes Reggae Arena

Approximately five years ago Squingy was diagnosed with a life threatening illness (Lung Cancer) which out of respect for him and at his request has been kept secret. Only a select few were privileged with knowing this sensitive information as this was necessary in maintaining his health.

Squingy is said to be in the Intensive Care Unit of a Tampa Bay hospital, is rapidly deteriorating.

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Born ROWAN "Anthony Cruz" SMITH on December 17th, Anthony Cruz grew
up in Mandeville, Manchester. Hailing from a talented musical family - being
the nephew of the celebrated singer Garnett Silk, as well as having a mother
and father who were excellent singers - Cruz was convinced from a young age
that he was destined to be a great singer. After graduating from Holmwood
Technical High School, Cruz migrated to the United States, spending a few
years in New York before moving to Miami. In 1993, while residing in Miami,
fate would lead him to meet producer Willie...

"Denyque" Dontre is Young, Beautiful and very Talented. At 20 years old this
singer/songwriter has reached a level of maturity that is far beyond her
years; and with distinctive singing talent that is undisputedly one of Jamaica’s
finest, and she is determined to take her place in music history.

She is fluent in french and will say with modesty she speaks just a “little” Spanish.
A straight “A” student she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Belair
High School in Mandeville, Jamaica. Graduating with...

Kim Hamilton was born December 5th, 1990. She is the youngest of seven
siblings. She attended Ascot High and graduated in 2008. Kym developed
a love for music at an early age. However she didn't start turning heads until
she started Primary School. By the time she got to high school others started
taking notice also.

Kym started entering a lot of school competitions that proved successful.
Kym with the guidance of her brother Ryan Hamilton started entering competitions
like magnum kings and queens and Jamaica Rising Stars and Tastee talent shows.
However her big...

Julio "Da Professor" Todd was born in Kingston Jamaica on February 18, 1988.
He grew up in Waterhouse & attended Oberlin High School, but his interest in
music started at age 9 when he began performing at various school, church
and community talent shows. In 2005 he migrated to the United States where
he went on to finish school at the Thomas Edison High School in New York.

In 2006 Professor met up with a long time friends Ramaine Hamilton
(Studio Face) & Shawlon Stone (Stevie Bash) & soon after they formed
a studio...

Born in the 80’s but wishing he was birthed in the 60’s, Oje "Protoje" Ollivierre
is the fresh face with the freshest lyrical delivery, still having a feel of vintage
reggae music but being a suitable update for the present time.

Indeed, Marley’s mantra was to “free the people with music.” Protoje’s mantra
is to free the people with art. Music – his appointed contribution to the artistic
revolution - is only one of the many distinct art forms. He takes up the mantle
of spokesperson for the Movement and represents the...

Glenford "Lee" Prospere, better known as MasSicker or "King Mas",
is a prolific young singer/songwriter/composer/selector whose star
has only begun to shine. As long as anyone can remember, this son
of a calypsonian as been captivating audiences with his smooth
vocals and over the years this artist has grown into a total musical
package.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21st, 1987, MasSicker,
affectionately called "Lee" by close friends and family, was born
into a very musical environment and a very musical Caribbean family.
His father, Glenford T. Prospere...

Evabless, formally known as “Impy Dan,” was Born Rodney Taitt
on July 12, 1976 to Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Taitt. His Parents also
had a deep passion for music. His Mother, though deeply rooted in
Christianity, never denied herself a good time on the dance floor,
while his father once owned a big sound system and would frequently
play at what was known in those days as hifi dances.

His father would sometimes relax to songs from the likes of Bob Marley,
Gregory Isaacs, and Bunny Wailer, just to name a few. This was
Evabless' first introduction to the sweet sounds...

Nahswitch the DanceHall president which is comprised of the vibrant
and passionate duo, Prince Hinds a.k.a. "Young Prince" and Andrew
Powell a.k.a. "Real T" have taken the local shows by storm.

Eltham Splash, West Kingston Jamboree, Dela Splash, Magnum Crowning of
Shane O are some major shows they have performed on. Their lost major
performance was at Guinness Sting 2006/2007 which gave them mention in
the XNews as an act to look out for in 2007.

Since their first official record called "Nature rise", they recorded numerous
songs that have made an impact on...

Born in the Land of sunny skies and birth place of the man who introduced Reggae to the world (Bob Marley), Jason was destined to sing, his mother jokes around that his cries sounded like a melody, so she didn't mind his wailing. He spend his school years joining every talent contest, every choir and chance to make his voice heard.

As a young man he joined a trio "Impaq" that made some waves as they performed at stage shows and even dabbled in radio to take advantage and promote themselves. Life being what is it, they parted ways but to this day all remain...

Blessed was born in the small parish of St. Thomas,Jamaica. From an early age he exhibited musical talent, first for family and friends, soon followed by appearances in school sponsored musical dramas and the church choir. By the time blessed immigrated to Canada at the age of twelve, he was already writing his own songs. Shortly after commencing high school, Blessed was introduced to the sound system culture, and did his first recordings in the form of dud plates and DJ specials.

In 2002, he received critical acclaim for his break-out international urban hit...

In late march 1999, Chris Shaw, Artist name Blaq Capone arrived in the U.S from Jamaica. Capone was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His experience in the garrison can be heard through his music. His friends called him Capone because of his tenacity, willingness and ability to take the lead and be the best he can be in any arena. It was not long after he arrived in the US that he noticed a void/lack of local reggae talent, especially in the home state of Connecticut. Capone would take the next 10 years to grow as an artiste, while pursuing a college degree. In...

Michael "Bigga Boss aka Mr. Dockery" Dockery was Born and raised in Toronto Ontario, Canada from a Jamaican Parentage, The person responsible for this creative and incredibly talented individual is his mother. She recognized that he was chosen to do something great and her continued determination & encouragement, encouraged her to help him discover his true self capabilities.

From a young age, biggaboss took piano lessons, studied the bass guitar, and his uncle showed him how to play records, which has carried through to his career today in Bigga boss’ ability...

Fudgie Springer aka Di Gyal dem whore was born Duey O'mar
Saxton in Savanna la Mar Jamaica in 1977. He migrated to
Pittsburgh Pa which is in the USA in November of 1996. He likes
to tell the story that he fell into music by mistake, in more ways
than one.

Initially Springer who was just Fudgie back then (he recieved the
name from a popular dancehall song Fudgie which was done by
Goofy) was just a normal reggae lover who was disappointed with
how behind his city was when it came to reggae music. Springer
remembers buying new music and giving it to local...

Elly Ess (Lester Hoosong) dancehall reggae/ hip-hop artist is
hitting the scene with a unique blend of dancehall reggae, hip
hop and R&B. “More Money” is his first single along side
brother/ artist/ producer, Supah Shane and will be featured on
their upcoming EP, ”United We Stand”. "More Money" is now
available for purchase on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Zune
and the ringtone can be purchased through all major cell
phone carriers. In addition, the “More Money” video is in
heavy rotation on RETV in Jamaica.

Elly Ess has been able to establish himself as a...