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Sean Paul Releases "THE ODYSSEY" MIXTAPE

Sean Paul releases new mixtape for the New Years entitled "The Odyssey" has tracks featuring dancehall artist Chino, Busy Signal, Farenheit and Wayne Marshall. Other tracks on the mixtape with Busta Ryhmes, Chris Brown and Sean Kingston.

Sean Paul Set to Release New Album Imperial Blaze

Sean Paul announced Friday (April 24) that he will release his first album in three years, "Imperial Blaze," on August 18 through VP/Atlantic Records. To mark the occasion, the Grammy-winning dancehall artist released a new song entitled "So Fine" on his official website, allseanpaul.com.

What is the true meaning of Dancehall Reggae

Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music which developed in the 1970's. initially as a more sparse and less political and religious variation of Reggae.

Dancehall Music is called dancehall because of the consumption that it "Makes People Want to Dance"

Dancehall is form that historically comes from Jamaica reflection of social injustice, repatriation and Rastafari beliefs. Lyrics touch on the subject matter of dancing, violence and explicit sexuality.

Two of the biggest artist of the dancehall era was Yellowman and Eek a Mouse. Two of the biggest deejay stars of the early dancehall era, Yellowman and Eek-a-Mouse, chose humour rather than violence, with both becoming huge stars, and Yellowman the first Jamaican deejay ever to be signed to a major American label, and for a time enjoying a level of popularity in Jamaica to rival Bob Marley.

Dancehall has different forms Conscious and hardcore Reggae. Conscious reggae is more deep rooted and culture rooted.More of a singing melody. Regular reggae has the inflences of Hip-Hop, Pop Culture and Punk Rock.

To me dancehall is universal to Carribbean people because of the close relevance to what the artist is saying. Most people complain that they dont understand what the artist is saying. I believe its all a mine thing because some speaks with an accent does not mean what there saying is not english. For example I dont speak Haitian but still appreciate a good haitian song.

Dancehall Rips Summer Jam

This sunday(June 6) at Giants Staduim Hot 97 hosted its annual concert" Summer Jam". Dancehalls top 3 artist Mavado,Serani and Elephant Man performed in front of an audience of 50,000 people that packed in the staduim.

All 3 acts did very well on the main stage, Serani's greatly-improved stage presence shone, with his crossover hit No Games proving to be the monster it is. Mavado, representing the hardcore side of Dancehall, stalked the stage commandingly, and was given a great response to hits such as "Whe Dem a Do?" "On the Rock" and "So Special." Elephant Man lived up to his Energy God moniker and had the whole stadium signaling the plane.

You could see people rocking way in the upper tiers at the back when we were on stage" added Serani. Serani says that this was the biggest show of his life. Interestingly Serani's birthday was the same day as the Summer Jam concert and even had the crowd wish him a happy birthday.

I have never been to a summer jam concert but every year I hear it gets better. I have a desire to go to next years Summer Jam because in the past years they have added a dancehall segment that was not there years before.

The Energy God

The Energy God himself Elephant Man has made a name for himself coming from Kingston Jamaica.

Elephant Man exploded on the dancehall scene in 2003 with his hit "Pon Di River" off his album"Good 2 Go".

I believe Elephant Man is the true energy god just because of his appearance. Elephant Man dyed his hair yellow and red.

Elephant Man's performances for shows that i have been to is second to none. Elephant Man enters the stage in some type of prop and allways has a designed entrance. I remember for the Hot 97 Reggae Tip Live show Elephant Man walked on stage with a Hulk outfit on and his whole body was covered in green body paint. Looking like a true hulk.

Elephant Man performs his songs with alot of energy and charisma,whether it be climbing on top of speakers,monitors and performing to jumping in the crowd.

On Labor Day I look forward to seeing Elephant Man on what I think is the most anticpated truck the Hot 97 truck. Elephant Man is always on the truck performing with a host of other dancehall artist that was hot for that year. I have seen for myself Elephant Man come off the top of the Hot 97 truck and jump into the crowd of thousands of people with out any secruity or protection. Which is rare for artist to do just because of the fear they would get robbed or hurt in between the crowd.

Elephant Man has seem to produce hit tracks every year around the same time as Labor Day Weekend. He has produced tracks like "Willie Bounce", "Sweep" and "Nuh Linga" all summer time hits from Elephant Man.

Busy"Hot Head" Signal

Busy "Hot Head" Signal is most known for his dancehall club bangers that people can dance to. Busy Signal starts off every song with his signature saying "Hot Head".

Busy Signal is a elite artist in the dancehall realm. He produces songs for everyone to dance to.

Busy Signal first exploded on the dancehall scene in 2005 with his first hit off his first album" Step Out" named "Step Out". Busy Signals real name is Reanno Gordon, he is from St.Anns Bay, Jamaica. Since then Busy Signal has produced hits such as "Nah Go Jail Again" ,"Unknown Number", Wine Pon Di Edge" ,"These Are The Days" on his next album entitled Loaded which was released in September 2008.

I believe Busy Signal is another artist who is lyrical talented and can product songs about anything. In 2008/2009 Busy Signal has produced tracks entitled"Nah Ansa", "The Ol Chair","Money Tree" "Up In Her Belly". Songs that are not usual names but the lyrics and riddim draws one to listen and appreciate.