By: RudeGal
03.2008

Greetings all dancehall massive! You can almost always tell when I’ve been really busy by two things a.) the site updates seem to take longer and b.) There’s no intro to this column. That being said, you will soon start seeing more consistant updates as RUDEGAL.COM has undergone a series of behind the scenes changes.

INNA DA NEWS.......

ANTHONY CRUZ is preparing for a new album.  This singer who has been satisfying fans with a barrage of songs and stage performances will be releasing a new album FIGHT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT on April 15th via VP Records.  Cruz, once a member of 5th Element with previous label mates Richie Spice and Chuck Fender has a catalog full of diversity.  Songs from the album include; “Love Is Falling” the first single, “Hold Me”, “Leaders of the World”, “Mama’s Blessing”, “Take It Off” and “Place Too Bloody” featuring Buju Banton.

BARBEE recently won an award at Jamaica’s Excellence in Music And Entertainment Award ceremony.  Barbee was up for category of Best New Artist along with Natalee, Miss Triniti, Irie Love and Timber-Lee.  She not only took the win in this category but as well as Best Collaboration of the Year due to her song “Give It Up” with Beenie Man.  Barbee is also up for an IRIE FM Award.

BUJU BANTON recently won an award for his album TOO BAD in the category Album of the Year.   TOO BAD was officially released in December of 2006, but still maintained momentum and significant charting with singles from the album during 2007.  Being an artist with an astounding career Buju Banton is also up for an award at the first annual Reggae Academy Awards put together by the newly formed Reggae Academy.

CE'CILE has been extremely busy the last year and her credentials reflect this fact.  Recently Ce’Cile was nominated for the Best Solo Female Reggae Vocal for the song, “I'M WAITING” in Richie B’s Excellence in Music and Entertainment.   She performed at the first ever Reggae Academy Award show and she’s nominated for an award with the upcoming IRAMA taking place in New York on May 4th.  Right now Ce’Cile is gearing up for her next big single "RIDE OR DIE" on DangerZone’s JOURNEY Riddim.   She shot a video featuring Jamaican actor PAUL CAMPBELL as the lead male role.  Other songs buzzing for Ce’Cile include SEVEN DAYS produced by DJ Sparks and Resolution from SKATTA.   Ce’Cile has been demonstrating a new side of versatility since the release of I’M WAITING last year on DangerZone’s JAMDOWN Riddim.

CHERINE ANDERSON is another female artist really putting in work.  During 2007, she went to town with a level of dedication that resulted in several key singles including; “KINGSTON STATE OF MIND”, touring with Sly & Robbie, co-starring in TEMPO’s interactive TV drama CHOICES and more!   Further, her song “Good Love” has received a Grammy nomination.   Cherine was one of the first performers at the first Annual Reggae Academy Awards in Jamaica as she received two nominations; Best Solo Female Vocalist and Best Collaboration/Duo for “Coming Over Tonight” with Chuck Fender.  Cherine definitely more great things to come this year as she’s representing the very category she's created - ‘REGGAE SOUL’.

DAVILLE has a new single for the SOCA season titled "TURNING ME ON". This song was produced by Trinidad’s top soca producer; $hel $hock (Sheldon Benjamin) in conjunction with his own Fashozy Record label consisting of himself and partner J. Brown. “Turning Me On” is a well crafted song with very catchy lyrics already being supported with the promotional aim to build a stronger fan base for Daville in Trinidad.  '$hel $hok’s musical credentials include being a drummer and professional deejay who since begin producing and has a track record of hits such as; “Roll It Out” by Allison Hinds, “Dance With You” from Machel Montano, 'Sugar Boy' – Patrick Roberts, 'Good Morning' – 3Canal and “On The Floor” by Mr. Vegas featuring soca diva Destra.

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