Baby Cham Responds to Toronto International Jamaica Day Organizers‏

Despite reports to the contrary, International Reggae and Dancehall Artist Baby Cham, as well as Madhouse Records, wishes to inform both Canadian and International
fans that the artist was in Toronto for the 21st annual Toronto International Jamaica Day celebration. Baby Cham’s non performance was due to TIJD not honoring the negotiated agreement.

Baby Cham was prepared to take the stage on the evening of July 23rd, however, due to a contractual dispute and breach of contract, Baby Cham was not able to perform. Amongst the several clauses not honored in the contract, the artists’ performance fee was not honored.

Despite the outstanding issues, Cham was set to take the stage, however, he was left waiting at the hotel, despite being told organizers were on their way to pick him up and take him to the venue. Regrettably he could not perform.

In a statement, Cham says “several calls were made from my manager to the organizers of Jamaica Day, and to the agent who first negotiated the booking. Those calls were not returned. We were willing to work through the situation, but were refused by TIJD.”

The statement alleged by Sunrise Talent Development Programs Inc and TIJD, are false and misleading to all in attendance of Jamaica Day as well as to media. “These statements should be disregarded as every effort was made to have our Artist perform. We do hope that TIJD increases their efforts to honour contractual agreements and give their audience the shows that they promote and set out to deliver, and not lay blame on the performer” said Janet Davidson, co founder of Madhouse Records and Baby Cham’s Manager.

Baby Cham and the Madhouse Records family would like to say thank you to all Canadian and International fans for their continued support. Baby Cham has never let the people down throughout his career, and has no intention of doing so now!

Spice Takes Ne-Yo To Her "Ramping Shop"‏

Last weekend, Spice pulled out all the stops and showed international recording artiste, Ne-Yo a few "ramping shop" moves, to say the least. Ne-Yo, CEO of the newly-launched Caribbean record label, Compound Island, staged his own party weekend in Negril and one of the events, dubbed 'Ne-yo and Friends', was held at the Jungle nightclub, Negril on Saturday night. There, Ne-Yo incorporated a number of his Jamaican industry friends and among them was dancehall diva, Spice.

When Ne-Yo called Spice to the stage she immediately launched into an energetic rendition of Ramping Shop and told the audience she was going to teach him how to dance with Jamaican women.

Much to the delight of the audience, Spice turned her back to Ne-Yo and braced into him and tic-tocked for a portion of the song - not surprisingly the crowd erupted into a frenzy of cheers.

She then went on to perform her recent single Fun which features platinum-selling international artiste, Missy Elliott and closed her entertaining set with yet another hit, Jim Screechie.
Spice says, "The entire weekend was a lot of fun. I have to commend Ne-Yo on what he's trying to do for Jamaica and Caribbean artistes. It was a great vibe and people can stayed tuned because there is a lot more to come."
In addition, Spice says fans can look out for her birthday beach party coming up next week Saturday, August 13 at the Waves Beach, Portmore, St. Catherine.

Swag With Tifa, Wayne and Fambo‏

Fans can get ready to "swag" out tomorrow night (Saturday) with some of dancehall's finest stars courtesy of Guinness. Tifa, Wayne Marshall and Future Fambo will be unveiling the video for their summer hit, WTF Swagging at the REV Nightclub in Portmore, St. Catherine. The launch which begins at midnight will be everything fans expect it to be according to the artistes.

In addition to great Guinness bucket deals and an exclusive viewing of the new video, Wayne, who is known for his exceptional work on the recent Matrimony riddim says, "People can expect that crazy energy and swag from the song and for it to be on display on the screen and in the club. We might even squeeze in a short performance of the song. It will be a great vibe in the club. Everybody should come out!"

Songbird Tifa spoke similarly and said, "The video was produced by Jay Will and it's going to be fun, futuristic and full of swag! So everyone can look out for it on all the internet sites and local and regional stations as of this weekend. As for the party, it's going to be a chance for all our Portmore fans to come on out and party with us."

In addition, Tifa says she is working on a mixtape, an album, much more singles and her next video project will be for her single, Matie Wine. The WTF Swagging riddim which was produced by Washroom Entertainment marks yet another feather in their hat of hits. They are known for the Matrimony Riddim (co-producers), Busy Signal and Voicemail'sDance The Night Away, Konshens and Voicemail's Last Drink, Tami Chynn and Tifa's Certified Diva, Bad Suh riddim featuring Tami Chynn'sNeva Know (Bad Suh) and others.