Alieu Gaye, alias Papa K aka Smokey, a young Gambian musician, who incidentally is a student, has said that his new album would be out by the end of September 2008. He said that the first track of the album titled "My Life" will be played on radio stations across the country next week. Papa K revealed that his album is being recorded by the House of Production in Senegambia, who have been very supportive to him.

In an exclusive interview with the Whats On on Thursday, Papa K said that he started singing three years ago, noting that music has always been part of his life since childhood. He said that his new album contains ten to twelve songs, mostly based on Rap, Hip-Hop and Ragga. he revealed that he become a musician by virtue of the hardship and pain he underwent in his life; his songs are therefore geared towards making the people know how painful life can be. Papa K however revealed that he is not without constraints as he needs assistance from the general public to help him record some of his cassettes and also to develop Gambian music to international level.

"I wish to seek assistance from the public to help me finance my album and also to take Gambian music to higher heights", he said. He observed that the music industry in The Gambia is gradually being overshadowed by western music, his aim is therefore to help  review it and give it back its lost glory. He dwelt on history saying that music started in Africa through griots and asserted the need to revive it. He finally called on all ghetto youths to avoid trouble as it makes their life more miserable.

Reports reaching What’s On ,has revealed that the Senegalese born Mbalax star Baba Maal and his group are currently warming up to storm the smiling coast of The Gambia sometime this coming easter Organised by Champions Sounds Promotion, this will be Baba Maal’s first concerts live in The Gambia this year and will witness the release of Maals new album.

In an interview with What’s On, The President Award winning DJ Lamin Cham of Champion Sounds said this upcoming event will be historic as will enable the Senegalese born international star to expose his new talents.

According to him, the main idea behind organising such concerts is to give music fans and music lovers the very best flavours from our Senegambian stars. Also it will give them the chance to share the rich culture of Senegambia and expose our artist to a international level. Watch out for Baba Maal Banjul concerts !!!!

Rebellion the Recaller, another rising Gambian reggae dancehall musician now based in Europe is currently on a visit to The Gambia after six years abroad.He is expected to stage his first concert today Friday at Jama Hall Kairaba Beach Hotel.

Rebellion whose real name is Bafoday Drammeh, is an exceptional good reggae dancehall star. His powerful voice combines astonishingly versatile melodies with the rhythms of his profound lyrics into a unique style.

His music is always deeply spiritual soul and inspired by message of understanding ,peace and dignity which he finds in Islam.He descends from the Jahanka tribe with strict adherence to the Islamic faith .

He is always firm on his beliefs and refuses to accept the lies and excusess that prolong the suffering of humanity. Rebellion is another youngster whose strong skill , live-vocalist as well as his captivating stage performance continues to admire music enthusiaste each time he takes centre stage.

About the new album

"Movin On"

Rebellion’s first album released outside The Gambia is called "Movin On " in which he denounce a world in which shameless corruption and exploitation are thriving, propaganda and fear invade our minds on a daily basis. Rebellion the Recaller call on the people to reject the leadership of those who strive for power and control without regards for the weak and the suffering, Why no food, bomb instead? Is the striking question he posed in the album.

However, his forceful message is not one of desolate and despair but one hope and consolation. At the root of Rebellion’s conviction stands the firm belief that the evils of this world will have to fade one day. So he reminds us that the most vital struggle for a better would takes place within ourself and that we should dedicate our live to righteousness and love to the creation.

Recorded at IM music in Berlin, "Movin On" is a diverse yet profound collection that presents the ful musical and lyrical abilities of this impressive new artist. Rebellion the Recaller excels on the tailor made rhythms of the German producer-duo, to which the Jamaican producer lengend Bobby Digital adds further powerful tracks. Two strong features with reggaes Chuck fender and grand master Ken Boothe complete this well balance masterpiece.

Over past two years Rebellioon, has perfomed in more than 200 live shows in clubs, concerts halls, open-air-festival in all ove Europe.He was backed by live band and sound system often alogsie well known German Born world reggae star, Gentleman, and Jamaican duo Freddie McGregor and Eyptian.

Rebellion’s strong skill and live-vocalist as well as his captivating stage performance has inspired many that earn him to gain more music fans. Recaller will be supported by Supersonic, Timeless Sound and Onetribe Sounds systems respectively.Rember is the eturn of Rebellion the Recaller and the Inspired Ones.