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VINCYPOWA · 08-09-2005, 02:18 PM

STALIN - is big news in land of reggae Jamaica
By David Millette (Editor) email: davidmillette@tntmirror.com

THE news is out. Yes, almost from the horses mouth has come word that Black
Stalin is big news in sister CARICOM country, Jamaica, a place reputed to
be anti-Calypso, and in love only with its own music. "Stalin is big news
in Jamaica, man," gushed internationally acclaimed Jamaican reggae artiste
Freddie McGregor. McGregor will be in TnT this weekend, to be part of the
Living Legends Concert at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, which
also features fellow Jamaican reggae stars Bunny Wailer and Gregory
Isaac.Black Stalin is the sole Trini artiste who will be performing at the
concert, forcing some to wonder if it is being held in the wrong
country.During a live interview from Jamaica on CT Vibes 105FM last week
Friday, McGregor responded with unrestrained enthusiasm when told that
Stalin was one of the artistes also billed to appear at the concert.

"Nuff respect for Stalin," McGregor stated effusively, as he heaped praise
on the many-times calypso monarch.
"We like him in Jamaica; Stalin is big news in Jamaica, man." McGregor
almost couldn't contain his joy about the news of Stalin's presence at the
concert. McGregor, a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, who
has just released his latest album, Comin' in Tough, added: "I no longer
speak of Jamaican music. "I speak of Caribbean music. "The Caribbean is a
big market. "We won't need the USA just now." In the same vein, he
expressed joy that Kevin Lyttle had made an international breakthrough for
calypso. "I like that for Lyttle," he continued. McGregor added: "I look
forward to coming to TnT." About the concert, which is organised by the
Emancipation Support Committee and Tristar Promotions, McGregor stated: "My
only problem is whether I can sing all my songs that my fans would want to
hear." Some of his latest hits are Lock Dem Down and Bangarang, while his
"oldies" include Push Come to Shove, Africa Here I Come, Just Don't Want To
Be Lonely, I Was Born A Winner, Guantanamera and Big Ship.

Toppa_Toppa · 08-09-2005, 02:27 PM

How does the title of the thread relate to the article?

VINCYPOWA · 08-09-2005, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Toppa_Toppa

How does the title of the thread relate to the article?

"Nuff respect for Stalin," McGregor stated effusively, as he heaped praise
on the many-times calypso monarch.
"We like him in Jamaica; Stalin is big news in Jamaica, man." McGregor
almost couldn't contain his joy about the news of Stalin's presence at the
concert. McGregor, a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, who
has just released his latest album, Comin' in Tough, added: "I no longer
speak of Jamaican music. "I speak of Caribbean music. "The Caribbean is a
big market. "We won't need the USA just now."

small_island_descent · 08-09-2005, 06:30 PM

I like to see tings like this. Mutual respect and togetherness. Big up Freddie Mcgregor.

Fiyah · 08-09-2005, 06:36 PM

Freddie McGregor is, and always will be, a class act.

saveoursoca · 08-09-2005, 10:37 PM

sorry but i dont feel the two musics mix
as well as the crowds that listen to the music

Just wondering if anyone ever went to one of theose soca vrs reggae or jamacia vrs tnt parties?
If so how did they go down?

Me personally dont see die hard soca lovers and die hard reggae lovers in the same party.
maybe the casual music lover who listens to all things but thats about it the hardcore fans wont mix.

SizweC · 08-10-2005, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by saveoursoca

sorry but i dont feel the two musics mix
as well as the crowds that listen to the music

Just wondering if anyone ever went to one of theose soca vrs reggae or jamacia vrs tnt parties?
If so how did they go down?

Me personally dont see die hard soca lovers and die hard reggae lovers in the same party.
maybe the casual music lover who listens to all things but thats about it the hardcore fans wont mix.

Me neither dread. I like reggae but not enough to jam in a reggae fete

Ackee · 08-10-2005, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by saveoursoca

Me personally dont see die hard soca lovers and die hard reggae lovers in the same party.
maybe the casual music lover who listens to all things but thats about it the hardcore fans wont mix.

hmmmmmmmmm

sebas4920 · 08-10-2005, 01:01 AM

props to freddie mcgreggor and black stalin. Two very wise and spiritual people.

cuunoos · 08-10-2005, 01:29 AM

I get the feeling that in Jamaica - lovers of conscious reggae would probably appreciate calypsonians like Stalin, Valentino, Chalkdust etc. These guys came out around the times of revered artistes like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Burning Spear. They were all singing about social consciousness and upliftment of black people.

sebas4920 · 08-10-2005, 01:37 AM

true ^ explainer too

DADDY MAGYVER · 08-10-2005, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by small_island_descent

I like to see tings like this. Mutual respect and togetherness. Big up Freddie Mcgregor.

what he said

socapineman · 08-10-2005, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by cuunoomoonoo

I get the feeling that in Jamaica - lovers of conscious reggae would probably appreciate calypsonians like Stalin, Valentino, Chalkdust etc. These guys came out around the times of revered artistes like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Burning Spear. They were all singing about social consciousness and upliftment of black people.

I am so glad you pointed that out…your statement is on point...it always amaze me the shallow thinking of some of the ppl on Imix to think that everyone is so immature and unruly where in a musical setting they can’t appreciate other forms of music or they can’t co-exist in a musical setting !

As if the hard core Bounty crowd is a big McGregor fan !
As if the hard core Bunji crowd is a big Stalin fan !

Much less know who McGregor or Stalin are...

It just amaze me the lack of depth from some of these ppl on here !

Fiyah · 08-10-2005, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by socapineman

I am so glad you pointed that out…your statement is on point...it always amaze me the shallow thinking of some of the ppl on Imix to think that everyone is so immature and unruly where in a musical setting they can’t appreciate other forms of music or they can’t co-exist in a musical setting !

As if the hard core Bounty crowd is a big McGregor fan !
As if the hard core Bunji crowd is a big Stalin fan !

Much less know who McGregor or Stalin are...

It just amaze me the lack of depth from some of these ppl on here !

Uhhmmm.. yes! I think there are alot of Bounty fans that love Freddie McGregor. Freddie is one of the most loved old school reggae artists out there.

socapineman · 08-10-2005, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Fiyah

Uhhmmm.. yes! I think there are alot of Bounty fans that love Freddie McGregor. Freddie is one of the most loved old school reggae artists out there.

I would bet you money that some dancehall fans have no idea who Freddie is....

btw, the word is " a lot, not alot.

08-09-2005, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
VINCYPOWA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: America Posts: 56,768 Credits: 140,723	STOP THE SOCA/CALYPSO vs REGGAE/DANCEHALL WARS STALIN - is big news in land of reggae Jamaica By David Millette (Editor) email: davidmillette@tntmirror.com THE news is out. Yes, almost from the horses mouth has come word that Black Stalin is big news in sister CARICOM country, Jamaica, a place reputed to be anti-Calypso, and in love only with its own music. "Stalin is big news in Jamaica, man," gushed internationally acclaimed Jamaican reggae artiste Freddie McGregor. McGregor will be in TnT this weekend, to be part of the Living Legends Concert at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, which also features fellow Jamaican reggae stars Bunny Wailer and Gregory Isaac.Black Stalin is the sole Trini artiste who will be performing at the concert, forcing some to wonder if it is being held in the wrong country.During a live interview from Jamaica on CT Vibes 105FM last week Friday, McGregor responded with unrestrained enthusiasm when told that Stalin was one of the artistes also billed to appear at the concert. "Nuff respect for Stalin," McGregor stated effusively, as he heaped praise on the many-times calypso monarch. "We like him in Jamaica; Stalin is big news in Jamaica, man." McGregor almost couldn't contain his joy about the news of Stalin's presence at the concert. McGregor, a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, who has just released his latest album, Comin' in Tough, added: "I no longer speak of Jamaican music. "I speak of Caribbean music. "The Caribbean is a big market. "We won't need the USA just now." In the same vein, he expressed joy that Kevin Lyttle had made an international breakthrough for calypso. "I like that for Lyttle," he continued. McGregor added: "I look forward to coming to TnT." About the concert, which is organised by the Emancipation Support Committee and Tristar Promotions, McGregor stated: "My only problem is whether I can sing all my songs that my fans would want to hear." Some of his latest hits are Lock Dem Down and Bangarang, while his "oldies" include Push Come to Shove, Africa Here I Come, Just Don't Want To Be Lonely, I Was Born A Winner, Guantanamera and Big Ship.

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08-09-2005, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Toppa_Toppa ...... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Platform 9 3/4 Posts: 23,650 Credits: 29,927	How does the title of the thread relate to the article?

08-09-2005, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
small_island_descent Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,804 Credits: 685	I like to see tings like this. Mutual respect and togetherness. Big up Freddie Mcgregor.

08-09-2005, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fiyah GWEH Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 26,917 Credits: 2,823	Freddie McGregor is, and always will be, a class act.

08-09-2005, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
saveoursoca Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: flatbush Posts: 7,366 Credits: 6,454	sorry but i dont feel the two musics mix as well as the crowds that listen to the music Just wondering if anyone ever went to one of theose soca vrs reggae or jamacia vrs tnt parties? If so how did they go down? Me personally dont see die hard soca lovers and die hard reggae lovers in the same party. maybe the casual music lover who listens to all things but thats about it the hardcore fans wont mix.

08-10-2005, 01:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
sebas4920 como el lindo clave Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tallahassee, florida Posts: 3,685 Credits: 5,004	props to freddie mcgreggor and black stalin. Two very wise and spiritual people.

08-10-2005, 01:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
cuunoos De Cocoyea kid! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Somewhere dey in Canada, freezin! Posts: 896 Credits: 1,333	I get the feeling that in Jamaica - lovers of conscious reggae would probably appreciate calypsonians like Stalin, Valentino, Chalkdust etc. These guys came out around the times of revered artistes like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Burning Spear. They were all singing about social consciousness and upliftment of black people.

08-10-2005, 01:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
sebas4920 como el lindo clave Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tallahassee, florida Posts: 3,685 Credits: 5,004	true ^ explainer too

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