BEYOND WAR: A LOOK INTO THE LEGACY & TIMES OF A REGGAE ICON

BOUNTY KILLER ( Born June 12-1972)
Also known as:

• The General,
• Warlord,
• Five Star General,
• Ghetto Gladiator,
• Poor People Governor,
• Grung Gad (Ground God),
• Seven Star
• Salvation Army General

" Some beef is everlasting...complete with thick scars." ~Rapper Nasir Jones A.K.A- NAS

What's beef? Visit any popular Reggae/Dancehall news portal on-line today and you are bound to come across an article that touches on the impending "war" between Bounty Killer, the founder of the Dancehall collective- Alliance and seemingly the rest of the Dancehall fraternity. One can liken Mr. Rodney Price, otherwise known as Bounty Killer to the role of music icon Jay-Z in the Hip Hop Arena; where more novice, aspiring deejays misuse the legacy of over-accomplished artist who came before them to acquire status and in some cases even infamy. If the Five Star General's future is to continue to mirror the impeccable music business legacy of Mr. Shawn Carter, then Price will be nemesis to a greater number of industry hopefuls as well as the recipient of many more unprecedented accolades, accomplishments and successes. Not many up and coming or established Dancehall artist today can boast the release of 13 full-length studio albums, a United States Music Bill Board Chart top 5 hit, an undocumented number of single releases as well as collaborations with American Super-Star Jay-Z himself, in addition to multi-platinum selling acts such as No Doubt, Producer Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rymes, The Fugees and Capone-N-Noreaga. Rather then dwell on all of the petty details of how veteran Dancehall Artist Bounty Killer accumulates passionate detractors daily such as Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Portmore Empire, Flippa Mafia, Harry Toddler, Monster Empire, Ninja Man, Merciless and countless others, Yardrock would like to celebrate the man at the center of all the contention. Who is Bounty Killer?

Even as our writers review the discography and history of one the greatest lyricist alive, Yardrock is blasting the Grung Gad's 2006 classic tune, "Sufferer" in the background. Its no wonder such a phenomenal artist is both revered and envied in the Dancehall community. His commanding voice, visual word-play, and unwavering realism is still unmatched by his counterparts almost 2 decades after his entry into the music world.

"Politicians get gi guns and give it to da sufferah
Sufferah go get di gun and shoot anotha sufferah
Who full up di prison yuh nuh see a pure sufferah
Who full up a dozen hospital a pure sufferah " - Bounty Killer, "Sufferer",2006

Quick Facts!

• Years active: 1990- Present
• Birth Name: Rodney Basil Price
• Websites: www.bountykiller.com
• www.myspace.com/therealbounty
• Record Label: Me-Is-A Rebel Music
• Origin: Kingston, Jamaica (Seaview Gardens)
  
• Family: Last born son of nine siblings

Did You Know?!

Bounty Killer was caught in cross-fire when he was a young boy and spent several days in a hospital...
Bounty Killer's first big tune "Coppershot" blew up in New York first to launch the versatile artists' career (Listen to Coppershot Now !)...
Bounty Killer signed to VP Records in 2006, releasing "Nah No Mercy-The Warlord Scrolls" November 7, 2006...

Career Highlights!

1. Bounty Killer successfully contributed the song " Deadly Zone" to the album soundtrack,
   "Blade: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture." Collaborations on the track include Mobb Deep & Big Noyd (Listen to "Deadly Zone Now!")
2. U.S Billboard Chart Positions by Bounty Killer
   
   • 2005 "P.S.A B.K 2004" Featuring Jay-Z, #75---US R&B/HIP-HOP
   • 2001 " Hey Baby" No Doubt Featuring Bounty Killer---#5 HOT 100
   • 1997 " Hip Hoppera" Featuring Fugees---#81 HOT 100

Tour Schedule!

• June 5th- Amazura Night Club, Queens NYC
• June 13th- "Its Tha Party" Annual Party by Bounty Killer, JA
  
• June 21st- Brooklyn Music Festival, NYC
  
• August 1st- New England Reggae Festival, CT

To View more Tour dates by Bounty Killer Click on this link!

"these artistes nuh care if yuh nuh love Jamaica … ‘cause dem only a do dis fi come model pon Killa, dem jus waan have more money dan Bounty Killa, dem nuh business if Jamaica sink tomorrow.”
-Bounty Killer, December 2008

Sources:
Wikipedia
Lyrics007.com
Jamaica Star
Outaroad.com

YARDROCK LIFESTYLE: NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

YARD ROCK CELEBRATES NATIONAL POETRY MONTH IN APRIL!

HONORING: ANDREW SALKEY

“…the abundance of reality, and in some instances, real-life actuality, [are] lodged deep in the stories of the folk tradition…”²

~ Caribbean Folk Tales and Legends, Salkey, Andrew


Who is Andrew Salkey?

• Andrew Salkey was one of the leading figures of the first wave of post-war Caribbean writers who settled and worked in London.
• born Colon, Panama* 30 January 1928 of Jamaican parents who had migrated to work in Panama.
• A prolific writer, he practised all the genres - poetry, the novel, travel writing, children's stories, journalism, criticism and the short story (in the last of which he particularly excelled). His poetry - warm, vivid, romantic, suffused with the imagery of his beloved tropics

Works: 30 Titles including

1. A Quality of Violence 1959,
2. Stories from the Caribbean 1965,
3. Georgetown Journal 1972,
4. Jamaica 1973,
5. Anancy's Score 1973,
6. Danny Jones 1980

Career Achivements:

• Published his first novel - A Quality of Violence - in 1955 and quickly took his place at the centre of a small but outstanding circle of Caribbean writers and intellectuals.
• Won many awards including a Guggenheim & The Thomas Helmore Poetry Prize
  
• His collection of poems In The Hills Where The Dream Lives: Poems For Chile, was awarded the Casa de las Americas poetry prize in 1979.
• He was the key figure, the main presenter and writer-in-residence in the Caribbean section of the BBC World Service at Bush House
• His programmes became a glittering showcase for a generation of writers
• He was a key figure in the formation of the Caribbean Artists Movement
• Later, as a teacher of literature and creative writing at Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts, he was crowned by the Black Scholar's Award of Excellence in 1993

Buy Andrew Salkey's most popular work:
Ananacy's Score at www.amazon.com

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.independent.co.uk

YARDROCK: ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

LUCKY DUBE
August 3, 1964- October 18, 2007

FAMILY WINS VICTORY IN COURT RULING FOR THE MURDER OF INTERNATIONAL REGGAE STAR : LUCKY DUBE...RIP

Today in Johannesburg South Africa, three men were found guilty of Murder. The victim, the acclaimed, international, Reggae Artist Lucky Dube lives on through his conscious message of wisdom and non-violence. At the young age of 43, Dube's life was snuffed out from him in front of his two children in October of 2007.

According to a report made to the New York Times, the crime rate in South Africa is alarming. "In 2006, it was about eight times more than the United States’ and 20 times higher than Western Europe’s."

Rather than dwell on all of the negative elements of this horrific incident, Yardrock would like our readers to take a moment and remember Lucky Dube by celebrating his life and his music.

Career Highs:

• In 1989 he won four OKTV Awards for his album Prisoner, won another for Captured Live the following year and yet another two for House Of Exile the year after.

• His 1993 album, Victims sold over one million copies worldwide

• Named the "Best Selling African Recording Artist" at the World Music Awards IN 1996
  

• His most recent album, Respect, earned a European release through a deal with Warner Music.
  

• Dube toured internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Sinéad O'Connor, Peter Gabriel and Sting.
  

Visit Lucky Dube's myspace page and view pictures, blog, reader comments and more!

www.myspace.com/luckydube

YARD ROCK LUCKY DUBE FAVORITE: "RESPECT"

VIEW Lucky Dube Live in concert!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16qM4eBptdY

"Respect me, for who I am
And not what I am
Nobody even cares about your dollars
Nobody even cares about your bling bling

Give love to those who give you love
Love to those who hate you
Bless even those who curse you, yeah"

~Lucky Dube "Respect"

Sources: Wikipedia, New York Times

YARDROCK STYLE: WHATS HOT, WHATS NOT

YARD ROCK FASHION PICK #2: FOR MEN THE CLASSIC AVIATOR WATCH

• RGM Classic Aviator model,Prices Range from- $250- $2,975

MEN, The Yard Rock blog is not just for the ladies! We know fashion for both males and females!

Ever wonder what a real women notices right away when checking out a man???

Noooooooo!- not your shoes, not the size of your wallet, or what your driving in! No, not that either! ITS YOUR WATCH!

So, What kind of watch are you wearing? This accessory is not to be taken for granted if you are trying to dress like a gentlemen and not just any ol' guy from around the way! "The Watch" Separates the boys from the Men! Which category are you in?

"...No other accessory can define a man’s style as successfully as the watch he wears." ~AskMen.com

YARDROCK FASHION: SPOTLIGHT

JENEIL WILLIAMS
Height: 5'9" 1/2"

Bust: 32

Waist: 24

Hips: 34

Dress: 2/4

Shoe: 9

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown



FASHION'S NEW "IT" GIRL IS JAMAICAN!

Recent Accomplishments!

• Selected to present the all-important opening looks for three of the event's top designers
  
  including the famed Diesel label during New York Fashion Week
• Latest Bluetooth
  
  campaign front woman
• Model for Designers Zero + Maria Cornejo and Richard Chai
• Model for Vena Cava (Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock)
• Modeled eight collections which also included Ideen, Juan Carlos Obando and Don de Verb, Williams
• Named one of the world's fast-rising models by Italian Vogue.
• Appeared in the black models issue of Italian Vogue. She was the only Caribbean model!

NEXT MAJOR MOVES!

Ford Models has handpicked Jeniel to Model the Paris Fashion Show for thier Agengy!



Source: Jamaica Gleaner

YARDROCK ENTERTAINMENT: NEWS

28th Annual International Reggae

and World Music Awards!

Where will you be on Sunday May 03, 2009? Yard Rock will be in attendance to what may be the single most exciting night in Reggae! The IRAWMA Awards! Thousands of Industry Professionals, Musicians and Reggae fans are delighted to have a confirmed date at press time that will see the best of Reggae coming out in style!

Interesting Facts!

• The IRWMA Awards started over two decades ago by founder Ephraim Martin
• Martin conceived the awards show with the premise of bringing attention to Apartheid in South Africa.
• Award Show concept is also inspired by Jacob Miller, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh

TOP NOMINEES!

1. Movado for 8 awards! Including the presigious Bob Marley Entertainer of the Year!
   
2. Berres Hammond for 7 awards! Including Best Male Vocalist!

Other Nominees!
Beenie Man,
Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal,
Elephant Man,
Lady Saw,
Etana, Serani,
Mr. Vegas, Coco Tea, Cecile

CATEGORIES TO WATCH!

• Best Song in Tribute to Barack Obama- 2008
  
• Int'l Reggae & World Music Hall of Fame/Lifetime Inductee
• Martin's International/Inter-Culture Award of Honor (Granville Straker- Producer)
• Special Award for Contributions to Music, Arts & Culture (Hon. Olivia "Bobsie" Grange)
• Special Producer's "Respect" Award (Usain Bolt)

YARD ROCK HITS!

YARDROCK STYLE: WHATS HOT, WHATS NOT

YARD ROCK FASHION PICK #1: THE PLATFORM SHOE

• The thickness of the sole complements the contours of your feet adding an extra pleasing aesthetic ( In other words, your feet look great in them!)
• The heel ranges from 4.25 to 7.25 inches, giving your height that needed boost to stand tall and accentuate the rhythm of your dress or pant
• Prices range from: $88- $325+
  

TRY THESE BRANDS!

1. Jessica Simpson
2. Calvin Klein
3. Pour La Vicotorie

******CALLING ALL FASHION GURUS*******

Are you always the first to find out about the latest trends- and the first to cop them?
Do you friends constantly ask to borrow your clothes!? ( Even though you rather they not!)
Are you complemented everywhere you go on your Fashion 'Know How'?
Does everyone run to you first for fashion advice before making a purchase or putting it on?!

If you answered YES to all of the above questions then YARD ROCK STYLE wants to hear from you! Send us photos of yourself in the latest styles, or new trends you've created yourself! Tell us why what you rock is hot, where we can get, how much it cost, and if we like what we see, you can win your very own Yard Rock Style Fashion Spread! ( Including pictures & interview)

EMAIL: YARDROCKENT@GMAIL.COM
LABEL THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL: YARDROCK STYLE/FASHION GURU
Emails should include: name, age, city, specific name of fashion product/applicable information, photos of you wearing/in product

YARD ROCK: BEHIND THE SCENES TRIBUTE

YARD ROCK ACKNOWLEDGES: MRS. VIVIAN SCOTT CHEW BEHIND THE SCENES

Philanthropist, international executive, visionary, wife, mother and active church member, Vivian Scott Chew has distinguished herself as an individual of integrity, foresight and indomitable will. In an industry that ebbs and flows like the changing tides, Chew has remained constant - a constant source of inspiration to her colleagues, family and friends, a constant vigilante on the lookout for talent, and a constant reminder that hard work and dedication to duty is still the best way to climb the ladder of success.

Vivian's career in the entertainment industry began with a stint as executive assistant to Louise C. West, Esq., an entertainment attorney. While maintaining her duties for Ms. West, she was also the personal assistant of producer, artist and author Kashif. In 1985 Chew landed a job at ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and became the first African-American woman to become a membership representative. Recognizing the need to honor songwriters and producers, she fought hard and was in the vanguard of creating the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, currently in its 12th year, and organized several seminars and workshops for aspiring young songwriters.

In 1987, at a time when the African American female was an unknown species in the land of A&R, she carved her own path, forged her own frontiers, and built a bridge for others to follow. Joining the PolyGram family as the Director of A&R, Chew orchestrated the signing of Third World and platinum-selling, international Latin Hip Hop sensation, Safire. Excited with the challenge of nurturing new talent and watering the seeds of ambition into fruition, Chew accepted the position of Director of A&R at Epic Records in 1990. Not missing a beat, she followed the drums to the island of Jamaica and signed Shabba Ranks. It was a royal union - the "natty" king of dancehall and the "nubian" queen of A&R - that spawned one platinum and gold album and back-to-back Grammys. She had proven her point and a promotion was not only well deserved but inevitable. When reggae music was considered a "hard-to-understand" entity, it was Vivian's vision that made it popular and platinum. In 1992 she became the Vice President of A&R, and in 1993, she was named Vice President of the Urban Music Division.

She yielded to temptation and returned to Jamaica to sign Patra, laid a gift of "gold" at her feet and crowned her "dancehall queen." In 1995, the position of Head of the Urban Music Department for the newly created 550 Music/Sony label was tailored specifically for her. During her tenure, Chew personally signed George Clinton and was responsible for overseeing all of the urban acts. Two years later, she returned to Epic to head the A&R/Urban Music Division.

Today, Vivian is Founder/ Principal of TimeZone International - an international marketing and promotions firm in the U.S., with a mission to market urban culture globally. She is also co-founder of Chew Entertainment, along with her husband Ray Chew, writer/musician/arranger/producer and musical director of "It's Showtime At The Apollo" and the Apollo Theatre Foundation. She provides entertainment services in coordinating bands for live shows, concerts, special events presentation and tour schedules for performing artists and entertainers from all musical genres.

In 1993, Vivian founded the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Music Industry Dinner, which over the past five years has raised close to two million dollars for research to find the cure for juvenile diabetes. As the mother of a diabetic daughter, she, along with Jerry Ade, President of Famous Artist Agency, recognized the need for education and information about a disease that could go easily undetected in many households. Chew

Source: http://www.womenet.org

YARD ROCK: REVIEWS

MOVADO: Mr. Brooks...A BETTER TOMORROW
Release: March, 2009
ALBUM REVIEW: SO EXCELLENT


Born and raised in Kingston Jamaica, David Constantine Brooks-NOW You Can Call him Mr. 106& Park, Mr. MTV JAMS, or even Mr. Rip the Run way! Movado is making major moves in 2009 and shattering Records this year! From his ongoing rivalry with the Jamaican Dancehall artist, Vybz Kartel to recording tracks with Jamal "Gravy" Woolard, star of the recently released Notorious movie, one thing is certain... MOVADO IS RIGHT ON TIME!

“Mi sing weh mi come see. A tings whe mi grow up on. Notice mi neva sing song seh di cow jump ova di moon,” ~ MOVADO

Yardrock Review Scale: 5 yards= So Excellent 4 = Solid 3= Good
2= Poor 1= Very Poor 0 = Unrateable

1.	Mavado	David's Psalm- Intro
2.	Mavado	Every Situation- Eery and raw, Movado answers the naysers & critics! 5 yards
3.	Mavado	On The Rock- Classic rendition, moving, stirring, Movado at his best! 5 yards
4.	Mavado	So Blessed-* Sultry, pretty vocals, and inspirational! 5 yards
5.	Mavado	So Special- Fun, flashy, and sharp word play! 5 yards
6.	Mavado	Life Of A G- Aggressive, passionate and strong vocally! 5 yards
7.	Mavado	Welcome To The Armagedeon-Intermission
8.	Mavado	Gangster Don't Play- hardcore, exceptional word play! 5 yards
9.	Mavado	Real Killer- witty, humourous, with exceptional word play! 5 yards
10.	Mavado	Chiney K- exceptional wordplay, skillful, Movado at his best! 5 yards
11.	Mavado	Jailhouse- deep, thoughtful, reflectful, exceptional vocal arrangement! 5 yards
12.	Mavado	Don't Worry- comforting, enlightening, passionate! 5 yards
13.	Mavado	Money Changer- reflective, cautionary, encouraging! 5 yards
14.	Mavado	Money-*YARDROCK FAVORITE* educational, real, endearing! 5 yards
15.	Mavado	In Di Car Back-vulgar, seductive, upbeat!4 yards
16.	Mavado	Which Gal- commanding, agressive, sexy! 5 yards
17.	Mavado	Overcome- religious, classic rendition, heartfelt! 5 yards

YARD ROCK: HISTORY THROW BACK

Derrick Morgan (born 27 March 1940, Mocho, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica) is a musical artist popular in the 1960s and 1970s.^[1] He worked with Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley, and Jimmy Cliff in the ska genre, and he also performed rocksteady and skinhead reggae.

In 1957, Morgan entered the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour, a talent show held at the Palace Theatre in Kingston. He won with rousing impressions of Little Richard, and shortly after that, was recruited to perform around the island with the popular Jamaican comedy team, Bim and Bam. In 1959, Morgan entered the recording studio for the first time. Duke Reid, the acclaimed sound system boss, was looking for talent to record for his Treasure Isle record label. Morgan cut two popular shuffle-boogie sides "Lover Boy", aka "S-Corner Rock", and "Oh My". Soon after, Morgan cut the bolero tinged boogie, "Fat Man", which also became a hit. He also found time to record for Coxsone Dodd.

In 1960, Morgan became the first artist to fill the places from one to number seven on national pop chart simultaneously, a feat that to this day has never been matched.^[2] Among those hits were "Don't Call Me Daddy", "In My Heart", "Be Still" and "Meekly Wait and Murmur Not". But it would be the following year that Morgan would release the biggest hit of his career, the Leslie Kong production of "You Don't Know", later re-titled, "Housewives’ Choice" by a local DJ. The song featured a bouncing ska riddim, along with a duet sung by Morgan and Millicent "Patsy" Todd.

"Housewives’ Choice" began the legendary rivalry between Morgan and Prince Buster, who accused Morgan of stealing his ideas. Buster quickly released, "Blackhead Chiney Man", chiding Morgan with that sarcastic putdown of, "I did not know your parents were from Hong Kong", a clear swipe at Kong. Morgan returned with the classic, "Blazing Fire", in which he warns Buster to "Live and let others live, and your days will be much longer. You said it. Now it’s the Blazing Fire". Buster shot back with, "Watch It Blackhead" which Morgan countered with, "No Raise No Praise" and "Still Insist". Followers of both artists often clashed, and eventually the government had to step in with a staged photo shoot depicting the rivals as 'friends'.

In the mid 1960s, when ska evolved into the cooler, more soulful rocksteady period, Morgan continued to release top quality material, including the seminal rude boy classic, "Tougher Than Tough", "Do the Beng Beng", "Conquering Ruler", and a cover of Ben E. King’s soul hit, "Seven Letters". Produced by Bunny Lee, the latter is often cited as the first true reggae single.^[3] In 1969, Morgan cut the famous skinhead anthem, "Moon Hop" (on Crab Records). However, failing eyesight then forced him from the stage, but Morgan still performs occasionally at ska revival shows across the world. Often backed by the guitarist, Lynn Taitt, Morgan remained popular in Jamaica and the UK into the early 1970s. He has lived primaily in either the UK or the U.S. since the late 1960s.

In July 2002 in Toronto, Canada, a two night 'Legends of Ska' concert was held. Reuniting were The Skatalites, Lloyd Knibbs, Rico Rodriguez, Lloyd Brevett, Lester Sterling, Johnny Moore and Lynn Taitt; along with Prince Buster, Alton Ellis, Owen Gray, Lord Creator, Justin Hinds, Derrick Harriott, Winston Samuels, Roy Wilson, Patsy Todd, Doreen Shaffer, Stranger Cole, Lord Tanamo and Derrick Morgan.^[4][5] In 2007, Morgan appeared on the bill at the annual Augustibuller festival. His song "Tougher Than Tough" was featured in the video game, Scarface: The World is Yours.

VISIT DERRICK MORGAN'S MYSPACE AT: www.myspace.com/derrick69morgan

SOURCE: WWW.WIKIPEDIA.COM

YARD ROCK: COMMUNITY

Do you have questions regarding how to get back on track with your educational plans? Or perhaps you just need a listening ear? Write to Yard Rock Community and let us give you that piece of advice you've been waiting to hear!

Don't be shy, your probably one of thousands of people who need the same type of guidance! YARDROCK CARES ABOUT YOU! We all represent the "Yard" so whether you are on the fence about:

• Health Care Services, Free Assistance in Your State/Country
• Travel, Re-locating, Hot Vacation Spots
• Business Ventures, Planning, Up-start, Bank Loans
• College Applications & Applying for Financial Aid
• Family Counseling, Spiritual Guidance, Religion
• General Inquiries, suggestions, comments,

YARD ROCK WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!!

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*LABEL THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL: YARDROCK COMMUNITY

* Please include your question and/or comment with name, city, age, & picture (optional)
* Your response should be in a letter friendly format. For example,

" Dear Yard Rock Community"

YARD ROCK: EYE CANDY OF THE MONTH!

YARD ROCK EYE CANDY! WE WANT YOU!!

ARE YOU AN ASPIRING OR PROFESSIONAL MODEL? OR MAYBE YOUR ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION AT A PARTY! NOW YOU CAN SHOW EVERYONE WHY AT YARDROCKENT.BLOGSPOT.COM!

WHO KNOWS? MAYBE YARDROCK WILL INVITE ONE OF OUR EYE CANDY CONTESTANTS TO A YARDROCK CLOTHING CASTING CALL!! DON'T WAIT!

Send your best model-esque Photos with your name, age, city, and measurements! (height, weight, hips, bust)

* Title Subject of email: Yard Rock Eye Candy
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YARD ROCK: FAN FARE

FANFARE: NOUN 1. A spectacular public display. 2.extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself


DO YOU HAVE photos of yourself with Reggae & Dancehall Celebrities or socialites? Well show them off on YARD ROCK ENTERTAINMENT!!!

Did you and your girlfriends still the camera light at last nights' Dance? Send your best photos this way! We'll spoghtlight you and your crew in the special YARDROCK FAN FARE Section of our blog!

SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO: YARDROCKENT@GMAIL.COM


*LABEL THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL: YARDROCK FANFARE

* Include names of all parties in photos, ages, city, Name of Event if and where applicable, 5-7 sentence description of the event, others in attendance AND OF COURSE any juicy tidbits of gossip our Yard Rock readers might like to know!

YARD ROCK: LOVE

" IM NOT AFRAID OF LIONS, & TIGERS & BEARS..BUT I'M SCARED OF LOVING YOU..." ~Jasmine Sullivan


YARDROCK Knows what means to be in love, after all, the entire Yard Rock crew is comprised of very successful, independent, Passionate women!

Let us into your relationship woes, and we can heal, learn and grow together! Is there trouble brewing on the homefront? Are you afraid to turn a long devout friendship into the real thing? Having a hard time deciphering what that "look" he gives you truly means?

Send your relationship inquiries to: YARDROCKENT@GMAIL.COM

*Be sure to include your name, city, age & relationship question/concern

*
LABEL THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL: YARDROCK LOVE

*Your email should be sent in a letter friendly format. For example,

"Dear Yard Rock Love,"

On a lighter note, send us pictures of you and your boo! Tell us why you love him! Men, you can send us pictures of you and your wifey too! Win couple of the month, and get a special YARDROCK RELATIONSHIP Spoghtlight (interview& photospread) on the one that you call your only!

YARDROCK STYLE: WHATS HOT, WHATS NOT

AS YOU KNOW, YARD ROCK is a leader in setting trends, and keeping up with the latest shifts in fashion, but with a unique CARIBBEAN twist. Let us help you keep your Fashion game on point, with UP TO THE MINUTE advice, guidance and answers to your never-ending style questions. Our Yard Rock Fashion community is giving you the chance to offer your expertise in Fashion too! Leave a comment in regards to a Yardrock Style Question, and your response could be spotlighted on Yardrock Style! Want to know what shoes to wear with that bad dress? Want to dress appropriate for every social gathering you attend? Going on Vacation? What about Friday's latest Dance? Whatever shall you wear!? Find out here at yardrockent.blogpsot.com

SEND YOUR FASHION INQUIRIES TO: YARDROCKENT@GMAIL.COM

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***Your inquiry should be sent in a letter-friendly format.
Example:

" Dear Yard Rock Style,"

Please include your name, city, age, & you can even send us pictures for reference!! (we won't post them without your consent!) You can help another fellow yardy develop their Rockin style!

YARDROCK MUSIC: SPOTLIGHT

GYPTIAN FEELS OUR PAIN....AND WE WANT HIM TOO!!

Birth name	Windel Beneto Edwards
Born	October 25, 1983 (1983-10-25) (age 25) St. Andrew, Jamaica
Genre(s)	Reggae
Years active	2004 - Present
Label(s)	Real Lyfe Music Productions VP Records

Born to a Seventh-day Adventist mother and Rastafarian father, Gyptian received his musical calling at the age of seven, when he began singing in the church. Recognizing his talent, his parents introduced him to Mr. Wong, a record producer from Portmore, St. Catherine. "I did not take it seriously," said Gyptian "My family members have always been carrying me to Portmore to see him, but I usually disappear. One day, they dropped me off at his studio and left me and it all began there."

In 2005 he scored two hits, "Is There A Place" on the Seasons Riddim and "Serious Times". The latter was considered by many people to be the best reggae song in 2005 (beating out Damian Marley's, "Welcome To Jamrock").

Nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards, the twenty-three year old singer has been dominating the Jamaician charts with hits including "Is There a Place", "Beautiful Lady", and the chart-topping ballad, "Mama, Don't Cry".

I CAN FEEL YOUR PAIN LYRICS!!

i can feel your pain..oooo


verse1
Lady i can feel your pain
even if your thousand miles away oooo
Girl i can remember those days
When loneliness was right before your face oooo
i can erase those times away
no more lonliness starin in ya face oooo

Verse2
Let me make love to you
let me talk to you
Let me treat you
let me show you the way ur man should treat u lady,thats the way u should be treated
girl relax ur mind, no more nine to five
im gon treat you right, gonna show you the life
anyday your right my baby,we'll start a family

Chorus
i can feel your pain, even if your thousand miles away oooooo
Girl i remember those days , when loneliness was right in front your face oooo
Baby i can feel your pain ooooooooo oo oo ooo


Verse3
Do u wanna joyride wit me
do u wanna go wen the sunrise wit me
do u wanna see me everyday, girl
cuz i wanna see you
from a distance girl i can feel you
i wanna show you , the things i wanna to show my dream ladyyyyyyy, lady, lady

Chorus repeats

EXCLUSIVE!

YARD ROCK: CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS!

• Beenie Man
• CECILE
• Cocoa Tea
• Sizzla
• Marcia Griffiths
• Serani
• MOVADO
• Kymani Marley
• ETANA
• Capelton
• Shaggy

You name them! We've interviewed them! YARDROCK is the leading media conglomerate with the most connection to all the stars! Stay tuned to www.yardrockent.blogspot.com for live video footage and interview transcripts verbatim! Find out who's who and Whats' the latest with your favorite Reggae STAR!

Just click the video links on the right side of our webpage and you can view all of our latest artist interviews live!

YARD ROCK CLOTHING

YARD ROCK CLOTHING MADE HEADLINES last year in the JRG BIKINI UNDER THE BRIDGE FASHION SHOW, THIS YEARS' FASHION SHOW PRESENTATIONS by YARD ROCK are sure to be even better! Stay tuned!

Yard Rock Clothing Fashion Show for Bikini Under The Bridge 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kL-QZzonJ8

YARD ROCK CLOTHING

Yard Rock Clothing is a new Clothing Line that is Reggae and Jamaican inspired. We are very excited about entering the world of Fashion. We are also a TV show that caters to the Reggae and Dancehall Culture.

We started Yard Rock Clothing in February of 2008 and have participated in major shows, including Caribbean Fashion Rocks and Urban Fashion Week.

We are presently focusing on swimwear and accessories but behind the scenes we are creating hot designs that will soon be available on T- shirts, hoodies and jeans! Our Logo is the Humming Bird Or Doctor Bird which is the National Bird Of Jamaica.

Stay tuned to www.yardrockclothing.com!

YARD ROCK RULES!

OUR MISSION...

Welcome all fashionistas, music & culture lovers all! Yard Rock is breaking through in 2009 with the best in clothes, entertainment, cutting edge news and the works! Be sure to check in with us everyday as we give you top-notch fashion tips, world news, artist features, fun, witty journalism, and of course the latest straight from the Yard!

No need to shop around! Visit us here at www.yardrockent.blogspot.com! Find what your looking for with our free music downloads, weather forecast, visitor polls, YardRock photos, High Fashion Shopping Centers,World News Feed, Reggae & Dancehall videos, Horoscopes, Fashion news updates and much more!

Welcome to our Yard!

Love,
The Yard Rock Family

YARD ROCK: ABOUT US

YARDROCK CLOTHING IS A REGGAE, CARIBBEAN AND JAMAICAN INSPIRED CLOTHING LINE THAT REPRESENTS YARD. "YARD" MEANS JAMAICA, JAMDOWN, JAMROCK, AND OF COURSE YARDROCK. HOWEVER, WE ARE NOT LIMITING OURSELVES TO JAMAICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ONLY. YARD IS WHEREVER YOU CALL HOME: EUROPE, JAPAN, US, AFRICA AND ELSEWHERE. YARDROCK IS WORLD WIDE BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A YARD. OUR LOGO IS THE NATIONAL BIRD OF JAMAICA WHICH IS THE HUMMING BIRD OR DOCTER BIRD. OUR T- SHIRT AND SWIMWEAR LINE IS PRESENTLY IN PRODUCTION HOWEVER, WE WILL BE PRODUCING JEANS HOODIES AND ACCESSORIES SO STAY TUNED TO WWW.YARDROCKCLOTHING.COM & YARDROCKENT.BLOGSPOT.COM.