Wesley Brown on cloud nine after golf rankings debut

JAMAICA’S rising golfing star Wesley Brown has officially made it on the international golf rankings. He has been listed at number 1,548 in the latest release, which is topped by world number one Rory McIlroy.

An elated Brown, who has been on a roll recently winning his last two tournaments in Jamaica, said making the international rankings was a dream come true.

“I am elated and so happy. I have worked very hard and made a lot of sacrifices and now all this is paying off, ” Brown said.

He was full of praise for his sponsor Sandals Resorts International for its support which has allowed him to participate in the international tour.

Brown, who is currently on a break until January, said his plan is to steadily move up the rankings and is confident that next year will be an even more successful one.

The Jamaican ace recently won the Alliance Buccaneer Memorial Event at Caymanas Golf Club as well as a charity event in Montego Bay.

With his golfing season now closed for the year, Brown said he will be back in action in Jamaica in January, but will open his overseas tour in February. “I am expecting even better things on the Carolina Series this year,” Brown noted.

He will next year be playing on the high-level USA Pro Series circuit following sterling play abroad. He had previously competed on the National Golfing Association (NGA) Carolina Series, which is a notch below the Pro Series, but due to his outstanding performances, had earned a shot at the higher rated Pro Series.

The NGA Tour consists of several tours: Pro Series, Carolina Series and Winter Series.

Brown is a caddy at Sandals Golf and Country Club in St Ann.

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Debut was joy and butterflies, says Test new boy Peters

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (CMC) — Left-arm seamer Kenroy Peters yesterday described his Test debut as one of “joy and butterflies”, and dedicated his first Test wicket to seven-week-old son Ethan.

The 32-year-old, who arrived here earlier this week as a late replacement for the injured Kemar Roach, shared the new ball with Jerome Taylor on the opening morning of the Boxing Day second Test at St George’s Park.

Peters said he found out he had been included in the final XI on Christmas Day, but noted this did little to assuage the nerves.

“The nerves start from the time you hear you are in the first XI. It was a mixture of emotions, joy and butterflies,” said Peters.

“I always tell myself once I bowl my first spell and I can be within the areas I want to bowl, the second spell is going to be easier because I would have already assessed the conditions and that’s basically what my first spell was all about.

“I was trying to assess the conditions, looking at the strengths of the batsmen and working towards the team plan. The more I bowled during the day I became more confident.”

He finished with one for 44 from 15 overs, claiming century-maker Dean Elgar for 121, caught at the wicket off one that seamed away gently in the final session.

Peters said his main focus from the start of the day had been getting among the wickets.

“I remember when I played my first first-class game, it was against South Africa A. I was just finished playing Under-19 when I got the call,” Peters reminisced.

“Now 10 to 12 years later, I am making my [Test] debut against South Africa. So when I was bowling [today] my only ambition was to get a wicket … because I wanted to do it for my son. I have a seven-week-old son and I’m dedicating this to my son.”

South Africa finished the day in a strong position on 270 for two, with Faf du Plessis unbeaten on 99 and captain Hashim Amla, who got a double hundred in the first Test at Centurion last week, unbeaten on 17.

Both batsmen benefited from missed chances as West Indies put down three catches.

With AB de Villiers and Stiaan van Zyl, both of whom got hundreds in the first Test, still to come, South Africa appear headed for another large total, but Peters said it was important that West Indies remained patient and take their chances.

“The South African batsmen are excellent batsmen, but they tend to sit on their back foot a lot because they have grown up on pitches that are pretty bouncy and which come through. My strength was to try and bowl a little fuller, just be patient and see if I can try and get success from just being patient,” the Vincentian explained.

“When I was home I spoke to Nixon McLean and Ian Allen (former West Indies fast bowlers). When I came on tour I was speaking to Sir Curtly (Ambrose) and also the bowlers who played in the first game to assess the pitch, [to] see what the conditions are like and they kind of helped me to plan my game and this in turn helped me to bowl reasonably well today.”

He added: “Tomorrow we definitely have to take more of our chances. We also have to bowl a more consistent line and also assess the batsmen a lot more. Hopefully this can help us.”

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BURNING KRY IMPRESSES ON US DEBUT

Burning Kry

Dancehall deejay Burning Kry made his debut performance in the United States last weekend. The MBR recording artiste performed at the event ‘All White Affair’ at Jamrock in Orlando, Florida. The event was promoted by Andre Starboyz of Starboyz Entertainment.

He described the experience as an eye-opener. “It was my first time performing outside of Jamaica and I am pleased with the reception I received. It was a good experience,” he noted in a media release.

The newcomer delivered a knockout performance which had patrons charged up to songs including Mama Money, The Prayer and Answer Certain Call.

Burning Kry, whose real name is Marlon Williams, is originally from the Caymanas Bay area. He recently teamed with singer Radijah on the Mineral Boss Records-produced single Wine Harder.

“I am bringing a new style of pop and reggae in a formation towards dancehall,” he explained.

Signed to the Caymanas Bay-based Mineral Boss Records for the past four years, he began his musical journey in 2008.

“I was born with the talent to sing and based on how my voice sounded, the fans gave me the name Burning Kry,” he explained.

He made his recording debut when he released the song Jah for Jah Vybz Records. Since then he has recorded for producers, including Trensetta Records, Brownstone Records and Campone Records.

“It’s been hard and rocky, but I do it because of the love I have for the music,” he stated.

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BURNING KRY IMPRESSES ON US DEBUT

BURNING KRY IMPRESSES ON US DEBUT

Burning Kry

Dancehall deejay Burning Kry made his debut performance in the United States last weekend. The MBR recording artiste performed at the event ‘All White Affair’ at Jamrock in Orlando, Florida. The event was promoted by Andre Starboyz of Starboyz Entertainment.

He described the experience as an eye-opener. “It was my first time performing outside of Jamaica and I am pleased with the reception I received. It was a good experience,” he noted in a media release.

The newcomer delivered a knockout performance which had patrons charged up to songs including Mama Money, The Prayer and Answer Certain Call.

Burning Kry, whose real name is Marlon Williams, is originally from the Caymanas Bay area. He recently teamed with singer Radijah on the Mineral Boss Records-produced single Wine Harder.

“I am bringing a new style of pop and reggae in a formation towards dancehall,” he explained.

Signed to the Caymanas Bay-based Mineral Boss Records for the past four years, he began his musical journey in 2008.

“I was born with the talent to sing and based on how my voice sounded, the fans gave me the name Burning Kry,” he explained.

He made his recording debut when he released the song Jah for Jah Vybz Records. Since then he has recorded for producers, including Trensetta Records, Brownstone Records and Campone Records.

“It’s been hard and rocky, but I do it because of the love I have for the music,” he stated.

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Razz releases debut rhythm, "Razz Attack"

Razz – Contributed

The Razz Attack rhythm is the debut production from sound system selector and disc jock Sean ‘Razz’ Cousley.

The dancehall rhythm features 10 tracks from up-and-coming acts as well as established names. It is the first release under his Razz Attack Muzik label.

“I have an extensive knowledge of good music, and a keen ear to music that will progress into greatness and ones that will last forever. I love music, and it has helped me immensely and production is an excellent way to recreate and reevaluate what is released on air, and it is my contribution to the business I have grown to understand and love,” Cousley said in a media release.

The beat was built by artiste and producer Craig ‘Serani’ Marsh. Getting artistes involved with the production was an easy task for Cousley.

“It wasn’t difficult to get the artistes who are on it now, but there were other artistes that I tried to have on the project as well. However, they were either too busy or weren’t interested,” he noted.

Featured on the rhythm are This A Di Best by Dexta Daps, Loyal Yute by Demarco, Print Pon Dem Face by Dean Loyal, Nuh Tek Bad Up by I Octane, One Life To Live by Delus and Rikroot, Write The Book by Lady Saw, Grey Sky Blue by Ryme Minista, Get Gal Easy by Kanambo, Who Me by Serani and Razz Attack and Prescription by Ryme Minista.

Since its release, the rhythmm has been receiving significant airplay on most radio stations and is fast becoming a favourite with music industry selectors and the general public.

A mix CD titled Razz Attack Summa (Dancehall Mix CD 2014) was recently release to boost the promotion of the project.

Cousley is a former Kingston College student. He also studied at the University of Technology (Utech). He plans to get more involved in music production.

Fans can follow Razz on Instagram and Twitter @razzattack876 and on Facebook.com/razzattack876.

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Razz releases debut rhythm, "Razz Attack"

Razz releases debut rhythm, "Razz Attack"

Razz – Contributed

The Razz Attack rhythm is the debut production from sound system selector and disc jock Sean ‘Razz’ Cousley.

The dancehall rhythm features 10 tracks from up-and-coming acts as well as established names. It is the first release under his Razz Attack Muzik label.

“I have an extensive knowledge of good music, and a keen ear to music that will progress into greatness and ones that will last forever. I love music, and it has helped me immensely and production is an excellent way to recreate and reevaluate what is released on air, and it is my contribution to the business I have grown to understand and love,” Cousley said in a media release.

The beat was built by artiste and producer Craig ‘Serani’ Marsh. Getting artistes involved with the production was an easy task for Cousley.

“It wasn’t difficult to get the artistes who are on it now, but there were other artistes that I tried to have on the project as well. However, they were either too busy or weren’t interested,” he noted.

Featured on the rhythm are This A Di Best by Dexta Daps, Loyal Yute by Demarco, Print Pon Dem Face by Dean Loyal, Nuh Tek Bad Up by I Octane, One Life To Live by Delus and Rikroot, Write The Book by Lady Saw, Grey Sky Blue by Ryme Minista, Get Gal Easy by Kanambo, Who Me by Serani and Razz Attack and Prescription by Ryme Minista.

Since its release, the rhythmm has been receiving significant airplay on most radio stations and is fast becoming a favourite with music industry selectors and the general public.

A mix CD titled Razz Attack Summa (Dancehall Mix CD 2014) was recently release to boost the promotion of the project.

Cousley is a former Kingston College student. He also studied at the University of Technology (Utech). He plans to get more involved in music production.

Fans can follow Razz on Instagram and Twitter @razzattack876 and on Facebook.com/razzattack876.

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Razz releases debut rhythm, "Razz Attack"

Spectacular debut for Ryme Minista

Montego Bay’s Ryme Minista following his performance on Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest 2014. – Claudia Gardner

Tough-talking deejay Ryme Minista made good on his Sumfest debut.

The highly touted deejay who hails from Glendevon in Montego Bay, delivered a very powerful performance on Dancehall Night at the recently concluded music festival.

Performing songs from his ever-growing catalogue of street anthems such as Kill & Get Weh, One Umbrella, Ganja Smoke, Killers & Killers, Black Eye Sprat and Psycho Bell, he had the audience in a frenzy.

Ryme Minista said his performance proves that he is not a flash in the pan artiste. “This performance show all di people who think Ryme Minista is just a likkle west artiste that my career bigger than that. Mi prove mi self at Sumfest, everybody see that mi ready fi di big stage.”

Such was the potency of his performance that he received two encores. “Every song mi sing get the crowd wild, mi get some of di biggest forwards fi di night. Is like the people couldn’t get enough a mi, dem neva wah mi leave di stage,” said Ryme Minista.

Ryme Minista’s manager, Fox, believes that his charge is ready to ascend to dancehall stardom.

“Without a doubt, Ryme Minista is ready for the big times. He’s got the sound and the right attitude and he is going to go all the way to the top of the game.”

Ryme Minista is currently promoting a brand new single called Bounce featuring Gage.

“This song is hot summer song fi all di girls, it a go be one of di biggest songs fi di summer,” he said.

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Thorpido makes music industry debut

Thorpido – Contributed

Marvin Lloyd Thorpe is better known by his stage name Thorpido. Thorpido is a reggae recording artiste and songwriter.

He is best known for his hit single Teach Them The Way, which peaked at at No. 1 on CVM TV Hit List video Chart.

Thorpido was born in Kingston on July 23, 1986. In 1991, he moves to Pembroke Hall, St Mary. At the age of nine, while enrolled at the Jeffery Town All-Age School, he developed a passion for music while listening to the likes of Buju Banton, Capleton, and Bounty Killer. Thorpido would write songs consisting of four lines and sing them aloud with his brothers.

After leaving Tacky High School, which he represented in both football and cricket, he continued his musical journey, and in 2004, he started recording songs with his brothers and friends.

By 2007, Thorpido had written dozens of songs and performed on several stage shows. In 2010, he released his first single, Evil Deeds, on the Assault rhythm under the Kaos Production Label. He performed on TVJ Smile Jamaica and got radio play also.

Thorpido has now released new single Down In Jamaica on the bitter winds rhythm under Doobie Production, a label from Sweden. He is looking to do fairly well in the music industry.

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Bambino to make Sumfest debut

Bambino – Contributed

On Friday, July 18, International Night I at Reggae Sumfest – Bambino will make his debut on the Sumfest stage sharing MC duties for the night.

For the disc jock it is a task he is more than anticipating. “I’m happy to share the stage with Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Beenie Man, Jah Cure, Chronixx, Nature, Jesse Royal and Shuga,” he said.

Described as a creative renaissance man as it seems there is nothing he can’t do – disc jockey, radio personality, artiste, music producer, radio commercial copywriter, MC, host, comedian, actor-well the list could go on and on.

For Bambino it’s a chance to get one on one with the thousands expected to throng the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.

“I’ve been to Sumfest lots of times, but this time it is special as I will be doing my part to keep the vibes flowing as I carry out my MC duties,” said the man who was born and raised in Kingston.Bambino migrated to Tampa, Florida and launched his career in the early 90s, cutting his musical teeth on the wheels of steel at college parties and nightclubs, honing his skills more each day.In June 2009, he made another bold move: he returned to Jamaica and joined ZIP 103FM as a disc jockey/radio personality. Taking the morning show to new heights with a combination of DJ skills, a gregarious personality, and his wicked humour, Bambino has become a household name, and is loved not only by corporate Jamaica, but by listeners of all ages, and from all socio-economic backgrounds.

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Kalado set to thrill fans at his Reggae Sumfest debut

Kalado – File

An appearance on internationally acclaimed music festival, Reggae Sumfest, is every artiste’s dream, and for a dancehall act, his sights are firmly fixed on Dancehall Night to show off his skills.

Come July 17, Pree Money singer, Kalado, will have his moment with the stars as he makes his official debut at the festival’s home in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay.

“Last year, Bounty Killer started the process when he called me on during his set and I did a little thing. Honestly, it lasted less than a minute, but it was a thrilling experience. The crowd response was very encouraging and it has definitely whet my appetite,” the Alliance Next Generation (ANG) artiste, who is managed by Nancy Davis, said.

soaring

One year later, Kalado’s profile is soaring and he has amassed a string of songs which have secured his rite of passage straight onto the Sumfest official line-up. Songs such as Personally, Good Good – which is heading towards anthemic status – Body Nuh Dead, Make Me Feel and Take a Ride are all part of the entertainer’s steadily increasing repertoire which is currently blazing the dancehall.

The overseas market is also feeling the full force of Kalado, as demonstrated by his visit to Toronto in May, when he headlined his own show at the capacity-filled Blue Diamond Club venue, in front of a very enthusiastic audience. A very ecstatic Kalado noted that he was impressed by the welcome he received in that Canadian city and admits that as a result of the love shown to him by the fans, he exited the stage “almost walking on air”.

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Stevens hits brace on debut in Thailand

Sport

Howard WalkerMonday, August 05, 2013

Reggae Boy Errol Stevens grabbed a brace on his Thailand debut for Gulf Saraburi FC in their 2-0 win over Rayong FC on Saturday.Stevens, 27, who signed a few weeks ago, thanked God after scoring twice because only a few months ago he had doubts as to whether he would continue playing after a knee surgery.“I did a knee surgery and the doc told me six to nine months. I thought I could have maybe taken a long vacation. But after three months I told my friends, I’d just stand on the field and I can’t move, so you have to pass the ball straight to me and I can only use my left leg,” said Stevens while at Arnett Gardens.That didn’t work out too well with his teammates who constantly told him to rest, but his determination in getting back on the field was very strong and he started working out in the gym and on the beach on his own.“I wondered how it was taking so long. I started driving to the beach to swim and run, but then I wanted more work, I went and bought a bicycle just to work my legs because I figured driving was too easy,” he pointed out.He continued: “The whole rehab was full of pain and sad feelings. Many evenings I’d go to train at Arnett and my teammates would say your foot not ready go rest. But I guess I couldn’t believe that rest would work. I pushed myself all the way and at the end of February I played my first game though not 100 per cent fit. I just needed that feeling of playing again.”Stevens, who made his senior debut against Colombia in 2011, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had previously played in Russia for FC Khimki in 2009, and more recently donned the colours of Hanio FC in the Vietnam league in 2012.“All this doesn’t even explain half the faith I have in God, not in myself, because if it was up to me alone I’d have quit a long time ago. God is working all the time, even when things aren’t going your way,” said Stevens.

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Rupert Grint to make West End debut

26 July 2013 Last updated at 11:11 ET Rupert Grint and Ben Whishaw took part in a read-through of the play for director Ian Rickson Rupert Grint is to make his West End stage debut alongside Ben Whishaw in a West End revival of Jez Butterworth’s Mojo.

Daniel Mays and Downton Abbey’s Brendan Coyle will also star in the black comedy set in a seedy 1950s Soho night club.

The award-winning play opened at the Royal Court in 1995 and was made into a film released in 1998.

Mojo will begin previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 26 October.

The show will be directed by Ian Rickson – who directed the original production – and designed by Ultz, who worked with Rickson and Butterworth on Jerusalem.

Speaking to Baz Bamigboye in the Daily Mail, Rickson said he cast Grint after placing him in a read-through of the play.

‘I’d seen the Potter films with my daughter and always thought Rupert was truthful as Ron Weasley. There’s something ordinary and centred about him, and in this world of Mojo you want that grittiness,’ he said.

Whishaw, who plays Q in the latest Bond films, was last seen onstage opposite Judi Dench in Peter and Alice at the Noel Coward theatre.

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