’Stars’ and ’Trouble’-Hot Riddims from House of Congress

’Stars’ and ’Trouble’-Hot Riddims from House of Congress

You know you can rely on me for the latest in info from Yaad. Here is a release from Ray Khool about two hot riddims blazing the Jamaican airwaves.



Portmore-based House of Congress has released two hot rhythms with tracks that are now creating some buzz on the dancehall scene.

The Stars and Trouble rhythms share one thing in common: an exciting line-up of uplifting tracks that everyone can enjoy, both adults and teeny boppers.

"We are into wholesome family entertainment. For us it's more than just making music…the message must be there too," said HOC's Chris Congress.

As such, the label has taken great care in ensuring that they stick to the central theme of the company and that's 'entertaining but uplifting music'.

Kicking off the Stars rhythm is a young, hip group named ASK with 'They Should Know'. Indeed, if their smooth sound is anything to go by then they will definitely be going places in the business.

Anthony B is no stranger when it comes to social commentary but 'Everybody Need Somebody' is more on the lighter side as he explores the relationship issue.

That's what makes the Stars rhythm so entertaining – it's a little culture, lovers rock laced with some party vibes…but it's all good.

Hero makes his contribution on the rhythm with 'I Cry' and that track is definitely worth the listening time invested.

Lutan Fyah like you have never heard him before comes to you in 'It's Good To Know' and that's good enough reason for you to check out this rhythm.

Other tracks on the Stars rhythm are Ginjah - 'Manipulative People', King Shadrock - 'Free Dem With Music', Cutty Ranks – 'In The Streets' and Hollow Point with 'Young Thugs'.

The Trouble rhythm so far features the works of Cutty Ranks with 'Dutty Ways' and ASK with 'We Can All'.

Regarding the rhythms, Chris Congress said that they are now in the process of recording even more tracks on both of them.

"If you thought the rhythms were hot before, wait until you hear the finished product," he promised.


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Nuff Love,
Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
Artiste Development
YaadNoyz Production LLC
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The Reggae Music Industry

Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) 2008 Entrepreneurial Awards

The number one PR in New York, Ms Raine (www.myspace.com/msraineinc.com), gave me this press release I would love to share with you. I think it is a wonderful event to attend to celebrate young, gifted and black positive contributors to the society. I will be attending, so maybe we can network!











New York, NY (Ms. Raine Inc.): Under The 'Continued Pursuit of Success' motto, The NetLinkz Group, Inc., celebrates African-American History Month with the third installment of the Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards, honoring outstanding, and often pioneering, African-American businesses and business owners on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at LOLA Is Soul in New York City.



With honorees from the medical, fashion, entertainment, and civil service sectors, Netlinkz Founder/CEO Carl Gray maintains that the YGB Awards stands out as one of the few accolades for enterprising individuals making positive impacts in their industries and communities, often under the radar of popular media. In keeping with the community aspect, Gray has changed the nominations process, making all nominations external, as opposed to being selected internally as was done in previous years. This year's YGB ceremony features Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, Secretary of State of New York as an award recipient & key note speaker.

The 2008 awardees will include the following confirmed individuals:

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  Colin & Latisha Daring – Owners – Pieces of Brooklyn – www.piecesofbklyn.com
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  Danielle Brown – Occupational Therapist – CEO – Optimum Care Rehab
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  Dennis Hawthorne - President & CEO - Dennis Shipping - www.dennisshipping.com
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  Desmond Battiste - DGB Management - President & CEO - www.dgbmanagement.com
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  DJ Clarke Kent – Celebrity DJ/Music Producer/NIKE Consultant – Clarkworld Entertainment
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  Drew Fraser – Actor / Comedian - www.drewfraserent.com
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  Elliot Bey - Owner - NY Perks Bar & Lounge - www.nyperks.com
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  Harry R. Haynes Jr - President - Madd Fun Family Entertainment - www.maddfun.com
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  Khari Edwards – Gov. Elliot Spitzer Regional Representative
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  Lorene Cowan - Owner - Sepia Skin Care & Mestif Outerwear - www.sepiaskincare.com & www.mestif.com
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  Loris Crawford - Executive Producer - Art Off The Main – www.artoffthemain.com
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  Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez – Secretary of State of New York – Key Note Speaker
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  Rohan P. De Freitas – Managing Partner – Crescent Consulting – www.crescentconsult.com
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  Simon Templer - Motivational Speaker/Radio Personality
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  Steve McAlpin - Director & Film Producer - http://www.sunrason.com/

This year's event will be held on Wednesday, February 27th 2008 from 6pm - 11pm as a Black Carpet networking reception at LOLA Is Soul at 15 Watts Street in New York City's popular Soho neighborhood. There is no cost to attend since this program is a non-profit event open to the public by RSVP. Individuals can reserve a table to dine or simple come to the event to network by submitting an RSVP. There will be a complimentary Hor D'oeuveres & Cocktails wth live band & DJ. The awards reception starts at 8pm sharp! A mandatory corporate & professional attire is required.






Email all R.S.V.P. requests to mailto:YGBAwards@Gmail.com?subject=RSVP.




Bless,

Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
Artiste Development/ Image Consultant
YaadNoyz Production LLC
www.myspace.com/yaadnoyz

Biggest Party of the Month in NYC

Guess what?? YaadNoyz Production is throwing their first party in Manhattan, the City that never sleeps...the city that knows how to party!

YaadNoyz Production, Kolordrez Records and Total Industry have come together to put on a fabulous industry event. It is a networking and mingling event for everyone who is into the business of music, the art of music, loves to listen to music...party for all the fabulous people.

Come see and be seen with the who's who of the industry. Enjoy the hottest music and party like a chic, sophisticated rock star!!!

RSVP me and let me know if you'll be coming out to our event... email: yaadnoyz@gmail.com or call 973-380-8795

It will be Sat Feb 23

Doors open 10pm

Cost: $20 Ladies Free Before Midnight

At the hottest spot by the water: H2O BAR & LOUNGE

15 Waterside Plaza
Between FDR & 23rd Stree
NYC, NY, 10010

Dress code: sexy chic

Ask me for details and tell allllllllllllll your friends!!!

See you there!

Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
YaadNoyz Production LLC
www.myspace.com/yaadnoyz

Children Being Children- Were You??

As children me and my 2 brothers had to adhere to some strict rules and barriers to ensure we always remembered we were children. At the time it was frustrating, particularly since all our friends did not have the same restrictions. But eventually I grew to understand the reason and effectiveness of my parents' actions.

This may seem really innocuous, but we were not allowed to watch GOLDEN GIRLS, DYNASTY, FALCON CREST, COMING TO AMERICA (or any Eddie Murphy of that era) and even now I have never seen one episode of BENNY HILL!! Not even Kunta Kinte was allowed..LOL! because of the nakedness. I think they balanced it will allowing us to watch a few episodes of FALCON CREST or ARE YOU BEING SERVED, but just didn't want us to get carried away.

At school of course everyone was raving about last night's drama or the jokes in UNDA MI NOSE (roots play)... I felt left out!

In conversation we had to recognize that certain words were not 'children's words' like 'sexy' and 'backside', 'rahtid' and 'damn'. I did get an ass-whooping for referring to my brother who had just beat me up as "that damn bwoy"...bigggggggggg mistake..big big big mistake!!!

As a child I could not wear anything short, tight, two-pieced nor sexy (of course on the strike of age 20 I was in the skimpiest of outfits... sorry mom!) But before that I appreciated that I was a child and enjoyed my childhood to the fullest.

I was never over-protected nor sheltered since I was involved in various organizations and leadership groups. But I loved being a child and a teenager... I never skipped a stage.

This is vastly different from the kids nowadays. They are not allowed to enjoy thier childhood because of sex, peer pressure, smoking, drinking, parties....

...parents who want to be called by their first names to not feel too old, parents who want to act like a friend rather than a parent, parents unwilling to switch the channel to cartoons because they don't want to miss DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

Were you allowed to be a child? Did you have a childhood full of innocent memories? How will you raise your child?

Let me know your thoughts!

Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
YaadNoyz Production LLC
www.myspace.com/yaadnoyz