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Listen interviews with some of the biggest stars in the dancehall scene, artist like Mr Vegas, Busy signal, Konshens, Cecile, I-octane & Chan Dizzy, Assassin, Gyptian, Alaine, Busy signal and many more

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Silver Star Singing Melody interview about new album

Born in Whitfield Town, Kingston, Burrell moved to Birmingham, England at the age of five before returning to Jamaica as a teenager. His first production was Sugar Minott’s “More Dogs to the Bone” in 1984, starting the Kings & Lions record label in the same year. In 1986 he started the Vena label, releasing early works by new artists that he had discovered such as Sanchez, Pinchers and Thriller U, and established artists including Frankie Paul, Gregory Isaacs and Charlie Chaplin. By 1989, Burrell had founded the Exterminator (laterXterminator) label, which in the early 1990s released records by Ninjaman, Ini Kamoze, Admiral Tibet, Cocoa Tea, Beres Hammond andJohnny Osbourne.

More recent successes came with releases from Luciano, Sizzla (who he also managed), Everton Blender, Ras Shiloh and Turbulence Burrell’s house band includes drummer Sly Dunbar and The Firehouse Crew.
Burrell died on the 3 December 2011. He had been admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies two weeks earlier after suffering a mild stroke, and a blood clot near his lungs caused his condition to worsen

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Silver Star TRIBUTE to Philip Fattis Burrell
Philip FATTIS Burrell

Tarrus Riley’s foray into music was inevitable. The talented singer and songwriter were always surrounded by music from an early age. His father is veteran reggae singer Jimmy Riley. Riley has learnt a lot by merely being in the environment of the music business. He caught on very quickly and made his recording debut as a teenager. “I’ve always loved music; I used to deejay but everyone used to encourage me to sing. They used to call me “Singy Singy” because I was always singing,” Riley commented.

Now hear Tarrus Riley trying is skills at interviewing Gussy (Silver Star Sound) about his music

Silver Star interview with Dean Fraser
To di world dancehall show Dean Fraser interview

Dean Ivanhoe Fraser is a Jamaican saxophonist who has contributed to hundreds of reggae recordings since the mid-1970s. He was awarded the Musgrave Medal by the Jamaican government in 1993 in recognition of his services to music.

With the help of saxophonist/producer Dean Fraser and today’s top reggae singers and musicians “We Remember Gregory Isaacs” presents sixteen of Issac’s most loved songs covered by the likes of Busy Signal, Jah Cure, Alaine, Tarrus Riley, Etana, Romain Virgo, Gyptian and Duane Stephenson to name a few.

The song list includes classic Gregory Issacs hits like Front Door, Mr Brown, Night Nurse, Storm, Soon Forward, Tune In, My Number One, The Border, Love Is Overdue, Red Rose, My Only Lover and Stranger In Town.

The album also includes a bonus disc of instrumental versions by Dean Fraser, HERE ABOUT THE ALBUM plus MORE!

Jamaican recording artist Ce’Cile, most notably the self-imposed Bad Gyal is on a mission – Jamaicanizing the globe with her new album “JAMAICANIZATION”. This innovative, witty, intelligent and creative diva has proven time and time again that she has the components for making hit songs.

Silver Star interview with Stylo-G
To di world dancehall show Stylo-G interview

Jason Mcdermott aka Stylo G who is the son of the Legengary “Poison Chang” is a UK Dancehall artist causing quite a buzz locally and worldwide with his explosive lyrics and captivating music . Jason Mcdermott aka Stylo G was born on 16th July 1985, in Spanish Town Jamaica and moved to the Uk at the age of 15 where He and his brother Kodi Starr formerly of (Crazy Cousinz) have been involved in UK music scene from his arrival.

Birth name: Shauna McKenzie
Born: May 22, 1983, Kingston, Jamaica
Occupations: Singer-songwriter, record producer, guitarist

Silver Star interview with Etana
To di world dancehall show Etana interview

The latest compilation from Reggae soul singer, Etana sees its official release globally. The highly anticipated, Free Expressions is the singer’s sophomore effort which shows maturity in her craft. The prolific song writer penned a dozen of the fifteen tracks on this new album.
Hear all about Free Expressions and the tracks right from the Strong one herself Etana, ITS ALL IN THE AUDIO.

Silver Star interview Gappy Ranks
To di world dancehall show Gappy Ranks interview

Gappy Ranks born and grown Harlesden NW10. Father Jamaican, Mother Dominican, a good combination like Rice & Peas. Early support and recognition of this rising young talent who had made his studio debut with the Ruff Cutt band aged 11, came from local sound system operators and pirate radio stations, and soon led to his link up with Stonebridge stars Suncycle Crew. The members were soon burning and the young artist next landed a series of killer link ups with the likes of Kray Twinz, Twista and MC Lethal B. It was his initial hit for the legendary Peckings crew “Mountain Top” that really lit the blue touch paper and when the follow up “Heaven in My Eyes” bust international, Gappy found himself in the driving seat of an unstoppable rocket to stardom.

Silver Star interview Capleton & Natel & Mr Vegas
to di world wk9 interviews with NATEL & MR VEGAS & CAPLETON

Capleton (born Clifton George Bailey III, 13 April 1967, Saint Mary, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is also referred to as King Shango, King David, The Fireman and The Prophet. His record label is called David House Productions. He is known for his Rastafari movement views expressed in his songs.
As a youth, he was given the surname of a popular St. Mary lawyer and friend of the family, Capleton, as a nickname by his relatives and friends.[2] Capleton rejects the name given to him at birth, given its European origin. He now prefers “King Shango”, given its roots in the Yoruba language

Smith was born in Kingston in 1974.The moniker “Mr. Vegas” was given to Smith by his schoolyard football-mates, who thought that he kicked the ball like a Las Vegas dancer. In his early years as a singjay, Vegas sang covers of Jamaican hits at local parties and shows, and acquired a reputation as a troublemaker. During a scuffle over stolen master tapes, Vegas was hit in the face with a crowbar and had his jaw wired shut for six weeks. Vegas claims that, after hearing Beenie Man’s hit “Who Am I”, he immediately demanded that his still-healing jaw be unwired, changing his speech pattern but allowing him to practice toasting.

Natel was born Nathaniel Hewitt in St Ann, Jamaica on June 27, 1987 to parents Ras Correl and Leonie Hewitt. Ascending from a family of musicians his original dream was to be one of the greatest bass players of all times. Natel was always inspired by his father who remains his mentor today.

Born and raised in the gritty streets of kingston,jamaican rapper/singjay/songwriter and composer Kamar “Chan Dizzy”Ho-shing is destined to bring his musical ingenuity to the world.Armed with a solid and distinct vocal tone chan has captured the hearts and ears of music enthusiasts both locally and internationally.

Silver Star interview Chan dizzy & I-octane & Baby Chris
To di world dancehall radio show wk 23, Chan Dizzy & I-octane & Baby Chris interview

I- Octane born aka Byiome Muir, he was born in Sandy Bay Negril, the western part of Jamaica in 1988.
At an early age young Byiome always had a passion for music and used to be fascinated by the Reggae culture. Though being a Reggae star was a gift he didn’t think he could possess. Even though Byiome had good grades in school he also had some turbulent times. While attending Garvey Maceo High School he got into trouble and was suspended. With something negative in his life came along with a positive. An older friend of his told him to try and pursue a career in singing due to his great voice.

Silver Star interview Assassin aka Agent Sasco
to di world dancehall show ASSASSIN interview

It’s not often that an aspiring deejay on his very first attempt at making a career out of dancehall actually does. But living up to his epithet, Assassin only needed one shot. In the summer of 1999, just one year shy of his graduation from Kingston, Jamaica’s Camperdown High School, the Assassin—so named by schoolmates who during cafeteria clashes witnessed, time and again, his lyrical dexterity cause his contender’s demise—was welcomed into the fold of the dancehall fraternity

Silver Star interview Gyptian
Silver star talk with GYPTIAN

Gyptian (born Windel Beneto Edwards) Born on 25 October 1983,Jamaican reggae singer. He often appears with roots reggae songs within the reggae subgenre dancehall

Gyptian best known hits include Hold Yuh, Nah Let Go, Serious Times, Mama, Beautiful Lady, I Can Feel Your Pain, Love Against The Wall and She’s My Lady.

Silver Star interview Busy signal
interview with BUSY SIGNAL

Busy signal lived in Tivoli Gardens, Papine, Spanish Town and other areas in West and East Kingston Jamaica; He was a student of Brown’s Town Comprehensive High School. Known as one of the artists leading the contemporary Dancehall movement, Busy Signal has been a large part of the scene since 2003. His first hit single, “Step Out”

Silver Star interview Luciano
interview with LUCIANO

“United states of Africa” is Luciano latest album; it was produced by Frenchie for Maximum Sounds. The album includes vintage ‘riddim’ tracks and strong ballads and a range of one drop productions featuring some of Jamaica’s top musical talents (Sly & Robbie, Dean Fraser, Lenky, Robbie Lynn and Mafia & Fluxy). Duane Stephenson also wrote three songs on the album.

Silver Star interview Romian Virgo
Interview with ROMAIN VIRGO

In 2007, Romain Virgo wrote history as the youngest contestant ever to win the Digicel Rising Stars Jamaica’s talent contest, at age 17 Virgo was sensational throughout the contest in 2007. He outperformed his opponent with vocal abilities that seemed to extend over the talent of a 17-year-old.

Silver Star interview Alaine
Silver star ALAINE interview

Singer/songwriter Alaine possesses a sweet voice, songwriting skills that show a depth of experiences and a smile that could brighten any day. This American born, Jamaican raised singer is generating quite a buzz in her home Jamaica and internationally.

Silver Star interview Maikal X
Interview with MAIKAL X

A distinct, unique voice and humble character describes the artist Maikal X. These same features made him part of the best selling hip-hop/reggae group ever in The Netherlands “Postmen”.
With the release of ‘Genesis’, his debut album, Maikal X delivers a top quality product of international standards

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ARTISTS INTERVIEW online now {VIDEO/AUDIO}