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Current Feed ContentWHAT’S ON: MoeBlac finishes promotional tour Friday, September 05, 2008 MoeBlac, aka Muhammed Mbowe, is a 23 year-old Gambian singer based in the United States of America. He has just finished his promotional video for his forthcoming album Ready & Focus which he produced exclusively at his own studio. After living in Norway for four years, the young star traveled back to The Gambia in 1992. MoeBlac later on traveled to the US where he has been living for the past 14 years. Born to Yasin & Alhagie Mbowe, Moe is the eldest of 5 kids, all of whom live with their parents in Atlanta,Georgia. Moe does not only rap but is also into video production and photography in which he majored. Moe is now working at Saidou's Photography and Video Production on the southside of Atlanta. Like most of those who travel out of the country at an early age, Moe's immaturity led him into a lot of trouble and turmoil as he had the wrong friends whose lifestyle influenced him. According to him, it is never too late to correct oneself after you notice or realise your mistakes. “Similarly, there is nothing wrong with changing from bad to good. Once a person is willing to accept the reality and correct him/herself, he/she should be given a chance,” he said. According to gambiantalents.com, US-based website, the young star, though intelligent and creative, allowed his talents to lay in the cold snow for a long time without making good use of them. Thanks to his responsible parents, he was able to get his act together and started behaving like an African child in accordance with our norms and values. As a product of the Arts Institute of Atlanta, he studied video production for two years after he got his life back together and he is planning on continuing soon. MoeBlac's first time on stage was at a 5th grade talent show where he and a friend called Warren Gs Regulate - G Funk Era performed. His mum, like most Gambian parents, was upset and asked: "Is this what you want to do with your life?" He boldly replied "yes", thus the beginning of his music career. In 1996, after living and moving around in Atlanta, his family moved to Plaster Road where he first started writing rap songs. He started by rewriting some songs of Outkast in his own words to dis his home boy Andra Shaver. As he got older and started understanding how the game goes, he started performing at clubs such as The Royal Peacock, club Miami, Cros Nest, talents shows, etc. He linked up with IBN a.k.a Nice who makes most of his beats. One day, coming from a recording session at the westside of Atlanta, he was offered a job as an engineer. It is at this studio that he met Bone and Def of Def Hop Records who took him under their wing. He later joined some longtime friends and they formed a group called Plasta Productions. He made his own first music video when he was in his senior year at high school. For more info about MoeBlac log onto http://gambiantalents.com/www.moeblacplasta.com. Author: by Sheriff Janko WHAT’S ON: Awa Manneh’s sophomore album soonFriday, August 08, 2008 Awa Manneh is another Gambia star based in the Sweden working day-in day-out to take her music to another level. She has been writing songs since her tender age of ten and got her first publishing deal at Universal Music Publishing at age 15. She is currently working on her sophomore album besides writing a lot for others which she loves to do as well! Her Swedish Grammy nominated debut album called "Sounds Like Me" was released in 2002 at Sony Kred. Then she was 19 year old. The young female R&B sensation, produced and programmed 9 out of 13 tracks on the album and co-produced 3. This earned her the first Swedish grammy "Producer of the year" nomination ever given to a female artist. During all of this time, she's had the opportunity to work and write with several great talents in the industry such as Mark Hill of the Artful Dodger, who co-wrote and produced the track "Look at me" on the album. Other names include dynamic duo Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, standing behind major Pop and RnB sensation, Rhianna. She also had the great honour of accompanying Wyclef Jean on the arena - The Globe in Stockholm replacing Mary J Blige, performing the smash "911", as well as performing with Will Smith and Wyclef toghether on a later occasion. According to young star’s official site, having a Swedish mom and a Gambian dad, her music has always had that mix of traditional Swedish melody thinking blended with a backbeat rhythm. She was last seen (heard) hosting 6 tracks on french house and hip hop - DJ Guru Demons' latest album "Music that you wanna hear" out of which the single "In the Park" featuring Mr Vegas stirred up a buzz both in France and in the UK. The album also included a duet with Buckshot of Blackmoon. Keep your eyes and ears open for a current collaboration with House Dj's Tyken and the song "Every word" already spinning on English radio and clubs, promoted by Ministry of Sound/Hed Kandi. Author: by Sheriff Janko Jah Bless presents album to President Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Jah Bless, a solo Gambian artist, on Friday, presented copies of her debut album called ‘Joup’ meaning Honesty to Mr Abdoulie Sallah, secretary to the Cabinet for the Gambian leader President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh at a presentation held at the secretary to the Cabinet’s office at State House. The gesture contained 40 compact discs containing 9 titles and 60 audio tapes containing 8 tracks, as well as a DVD compilation of 7 disks. Presenting the album, Amie Jah Bless, expressed gratitude to the President Jammeh for funding the production of the debut album. According to her, the President’s gesture came at a time when she doubted if the album would come out. Jah Bless added that Dr Jammeh is a source of inspiration for Gambian musicians. Receiving the album on behalf of President Jammeh, Abdoulie Sallah, secretary to the Cabinet, hailed the young musician for turning the president’s gesture into such a worthy venture. He noted that Amie is the fifth Gambian musician to benefit from the Gambian leader’s generosity. “The choice is yours. The President has given you the financial support to improve your talent. You should use the opportunity to explore your talent in a bid to become a prolific musician,’’ he said. According to the cabinet secretary, the album “joup” is in line with the president’s principles of probity, transparency and honesty. Abdoulie Sallah urged Gambian musicians to be innovative and explore their talents in a bid to become successful musicians. Momodou Joof, director general of the National Council for Arts and Culture, recalled that the young musician received a handsome amount of money from the president to produce her debut album. According to Mr Joof, the president’s donation was a manifestation of his commitment to the development of Gambia’s music industry. Bai Jack, Jah Bless’s manager said that the young musician is very ambitious and she is ever ready to explore her talent. He thanked President Jammeh for his donation as it led to the production of the album. Hassoum Ceesay, deputy permanent secretary, Office of the President, who is also the director of Press and Public Relations chaired the occasion. Author: by Hatab Fadera WHAT’S ON: Nancy Nanz to launch debut album Saturday Friday, June 20, 2008 Reports reaching What’s On have indicated that The 2008 Upcoming Artist of the year awardee-Nancy Nanz will tomorrow Saturday the 21 June launch her debut album to be held at the Paradise Suites Hotel, Kololi. The ceremony will be presided over by the first daughter Mariam Jammeh, the first child of his excellency President Yahya A J J Jammeh and the first lady Madam Zaineb Jammeh commencing at 6:30 prompt. Xalel -is an eight-track video CD - that is essentially dedicated to children, future leaders of any country. The album, which was released in December 2007, has since been widely appreciated by all and sundry within and outside the borders of The Gambia. The launch will provide one of the best means and avenues for the exposure and success of an artist with a promising career. Reports also have it that the ceremony will draw personalities from the public and private enterprises. The young female star, performance will be backed by a live band and will award certificates of appreciation to deserving institutions and individuals in recognition of their support and assistance in the productions and launching of his wonderful masterpiece album-Xalel. In addition, the grand launching would also include a statement by Chief Guest of Honour, Mariam Jammeh, Hon. Nancy Njie, Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture and as well as Gamcel Managing Director. A group of musicians and comedians that will be on stage include Sambou Suso, MLK Twin Sisters, Talking Machine ,Ndings, Yusupha Ngum, Slam G Clan and The Gambia’s Mbalax sensation, Pa Omar Jack- and the Senegalese renowned comedian -Sanehk. There will also be a film show documentary and drama performance by school children on the theme ‘benefits of music as a career". Remembered is the launching of Nancy Nanz debut album entitled Xalel don’t wait to be told. Author: by Sheriff Janko Baba Maal live in action tonight Friday, June 06, 2008 The Senegalese mbalax star Baba Maal and the Dandeh-lenyol band are expected to thrill fans on stage tonight at Jokor Brikama. Sambou Suso, the golden voice of manding and Jaliba Kuyateh , the king of Kora and his kumareh band will perform along side the Senegalese superstar . He will perform at Paradise Suites Hotel on Saturday and Westfield Jokor better known as the university of Mumbai on Sunday night. This three nights of fun-filled extravanza is exclusively organised by Champion Sound Promotions incollaboration with Africell, the leading GSM operator in The Gambia. DJ Lamin Cham of Champion Sound System, described Baba Maal’s visit as the much talked about event in town, adding that it has been a long time since he miss his fans in The Gambia. «This will also give him the chance to perform the very best of the new hits his album. I want to called on all the fans of Baba Maal to come out in their numbers and grace the event, he said ». He added that this time round the Senegalese mbalax star is coming with full force to thrill his Gambian fans in a different style. Author: by Sherriff Janko Dembadou band debut album out soon Friday, June 06, 2008 The much anticipated album of Dembadou band entitled Badinya comprising 8 tracks sound will soon be released in the market. Dembadou band originally from Sukuta are undisputedly among the leading bands in the country. The group comprises 10 performing artists, 3 technicians and a promoter. Since the formation of the band in March 2005, the group has been in the forefront in promoting real Gambian music and culture. Due to their versatile skills and smooth infectious voice, the band has been working tirelessly to reach stardom. They has just carved their debut album called Bandinya which comprises of 8 tracks but due to lack of producer and adequate funding, the album could not be released on time. Unlike other bands and with the number of professionals involved in the band , Dembadou band plays a real concious music ranging from reggae, afromanding, jazz, mixed mbalax and zuccos as well. Speaking to What’s On, Tul-Berro Cham, the lead singer of the band said since the formation of their band about two years ago the group is working tirelessly to release their first album. “ Currently, our debut album is already prépared but lack of producer is keeping the album to a standstill “, he revealed. Mr Cham said that they welcome support from the public and individuals to assist them in that area. Amadou Drammeh, key board player and the band leader said they play real Gambian music, describing it as a promotion of The Gambian culture. According to him, as the name implies, all their band members are residents of Dembadou which is in Sukuta.. Any company or individual wishing to support Dembadou band can call 9942808, 9944563 or better still call 9750454 for more information Author: by Sheriff Janko Lamarana Jallow to Launch Comedy Album Soon Friday, May 30, 2008 Lamarana Jallow the biggest entertainer and assistant manager of Unique FM radio, has completed all preparations to launch his single tract album entitled Mbote, sponsored by Africell. Speaking in an interview with Entertainment at his Radio FM office, the experienced comedian has said that the album will be in the format of both DVD and cassette. He outlined that the album touches on educating and entertaining the society. He added that the album will be distributed to various studios in the country. Lamarana Jallow who worked with Radio FM for almost four years, released two clips entitled ‘Power Malta’, ‘Fish and Chips’.He worked with the Brikama radio fm and later went to Dakar where he was trained as a comedian and radio entertainer. He has promised to release a comedy album every three months. Author: By Njie Baldeh Source: Picture: Lamarana Jallow Egalitarian represents Gambia at sub-regional concerts Friday, May 02, 2008 Modou Lamin Bah, widely known by his music sobriquet Egalitarian, is currently representing The Gambia at a 16-day concert tour in Togo, Ghana and Benin, organised Plan-International Organisation for the Artist United for Rap African (AURA), as part of the child rights promotions campaign. The sub-regional concerts will gather 17 artists from 10 different countries in West Africa, namely Togo, Benin, Ivory Coast, Guinea Conakry, Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. This group of artist will also storm The Gambia sometime from May 22 to 1 June 2008 as part of the Child Promotional Campaign tour. In an Interview with What’s On, Egalitarian said this group of artists are expected to stage five(5) concerts in The Gambia. He appealed to the general public to come out in their large numbers and attend the concerts adding that it is going to be free entrance. The young sprouting star described the concert as a national event noting that they are working closely with Kanifing Municipal council (KMC) to ensure that the event is successfully doe in The Gambia. "I am currently working on my third album which contains 17 sound tracks. In addition, I also work with RFI for promoting my music and have already recorded three tracks of my new album at Alliance Franco Gambienne," he said. Egalitarian can be reached on 7060665/6284626 or 9800084. Author: by Assan Sallah Ndey Cham’s album finally out Friday, April 25, 2008 After a long delayed, the much talked about album “Njall” of Ndey Cham, a young Gambian female Mbalax star was out in the market last week. Recorded at Alliance Franco Gambia Studio, this new album entitled Njall was exclusively sponsored by Africell, The Gambia’s leading GSM service provider. Njall cotains six tracks and a bonus track which is currently in big-boom in almost all the recording studios in the Greater Banjul Area. Among the hit tunes in this album, includes a track dedicated to the late Alhagie Sankung Sillah (Njall), Jigeeni-Gambia, Mam Bamba, Ndawi Teyi and Buldem among others. One of the hit tunes during the FiFa U-20 world cup called “Road to Canada” is one of her singles that stormed the entire music industry at that time. The road to Canada single by the young star put her on the spotlight . Speaking to What’s On, Ndey Cham revealed that her career in music date back as far as in 1996 when she started advertisement on both the National Radio and TV noting that she also write songs and participate in drama competitions. “ My first single was called “Bulldem” meaning “Don’t go” in 1996. This track really rocked the music industry and this triggered a lot to admire me” she said. Commenting on her Africell sponsorship package, Ndey Cham revealed that it was her road to Canada clip that motivated the management of Africell to sponsor my album . She further revealed that the sponsorship packages will last for two years . According to her, she took part in the famous Nothinghill carnival held in the United Kingdom sometime ago, where she performed alongside with other artistes from around the world. Mohamed, the manager of the young sprouting talent, said plans are currently in the offing for the young star to performed with a live band. According to him, they have so far produced about 500 copies and can be found in almost all the recording studios in the Greater Banjul Area. “ The album was ready since 2005 but due to financial constraints the release of the album was delayed. I want to tell her fans that, let them go out for her latest album as it is on high demand. I wish to thanked Africell for a job well done and let them keep up the good momentum,” he said. In 2008, Ndey Cham received a prestigious award as the best dressed female artist , organised by Gam-Spirit Music award at a ceremony held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. Author: By Sheriff Janko Black Child busy on debut album Friday, March 28, 2008 Another young upcoming talented reggae artiste discovered in Kerr Sering is Black Child. He is currently busy in the studio for the release of his debut CD album entitled “ Keep the struggling”. The much talked about album has 8 tracks. However, the young star’s career and passion for music dates some years back when he developed keen interest in music. In an interview with What’s On, last Wednesday, the young star whose real name is Omar Sowe, said he was working in the hide-out trying to compile his songs to release an album. “Basically this album is expected to be one of a kind. Some of the tracks are recorded at Bull-Dorf records and TJ studio” he said. He noted that after finishing the final work on the album, he would send it to his manager in the UK for distribution to various places. “As of now, I just want to tell all my fans to get ready for the album as it’s going to storm the music market. This album will be one of the best in town in terms of quality” he said. Watch out for Black Child’s new album to be out soon. Author: by Sheriff Janko |
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