Ear To Da Streetz - Mr. Vegas back on tour After Sumfest last week, Mr. Vegas is back on the road promoting his new Greensleeves album, Damn Right. He resumed the tour Sunday night at Reggae On The River in California. Other dates announced last week included: August 7th, Toronto; August 9-12, Hawaii; August 13, Los Angeles; August 17, New Jersey; August 18, Miami; August 24, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Damn Right CD is being led by a wicked single titled Girls Time Remix, produced by Richard "Shams" Brown. 'Double Ugly' sits pretty on reggae charts Pep Bogdonavich says he is very encouraged by the success of the singles from his new Double Ugly rhythm on the Black Echoes reggae charts in London. Tracks by Frisco Kid and Harry Toddler have entered the charts at positions number 47 and 42, respectively, while the label's most promising new act, Xsytment, has now reached number 16. 'Caribbean Girls' hot! And talking about encouragement, Prince Oret's new single, Caribbean Girls, featuring Daddy Screw is so hot on the North Coast. To celebrate its success, Oret is planning a major promotional event, Ride With The Caribbean Girls, featuring himself and Screw, Captain Barkey, Wickerman, Diplomat, Lorenzo, Chappa John, Courtney Melody and Steve Major at the 8 Balls Sport Bar, Main Street, Ocho Rios on Friday, August 24. Nadine Sutherland to record with Natural Bridge Bronx, New York-based reggae/dancehall label, Natural Bridge, has announced arrangements to record a number of new tracks with Nadine Sutherland. "This is an exciting time for both Natural Bridge and Nadine who has stated her commitment to work with everyone here," says a release from the company. The label is also working with several new talents including DJ Zumjay, best known for his tribute to Courtney Walsh's record breaking success and singer Flint from Waterhouse, who previously recorded with Jammy's and Ward 21. Other Natural Bridge acts include Frankie Sly and Mr. Peppa, younger brother of Steelie Johnson of Steelie and Clevie. Junior Gong ready Junior Gong is getting ready for the local release of his latest CD, Half-Way Tree (Tuff Gong International). The first track from the CD, It Was Written, features Capleton. The next single, Still Searching, which was released last week by Tuff Gong, features Yami Bolo.
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