INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1190,11,'2019-07-31 16:07:36','2019-07-31 21:07:36','','Share-A-Patty','','inherit','closed','closed','','share-a-patty','','','2019-07-31 16:07:36','2019-07-31 21:07:36','',1162,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Share-A-Patty.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1191,11,'2019-07-31 16:13:31','2019-07-31 21:13:31','','rippled-flag','','inherit','closed','closed','','rippled-flag','','','2019-07-31 16:13:31','2019-07-31 21:13:31','',1162,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/rippled-flag.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1192,11,'2019-07-31 16:14:30','2019-07-31 21:14:30','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coming out of the patriotic fervour of our ‘emancipendence’ season, naturally, we are still seething with national pride.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While we\'re still donning our black, green and gold, let\'s look at all the reasons we love this little piece of the rock we call ‘Jah-Mek-Yah’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1191} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/rippled-flag-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1191\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some things evoke those nostalgic feelings that allow us to reconnect with our culture in ways that remind us, that despite our many challenges <strong><em>‘the land is green and the sun still shineth”</em></strong><em>.</em><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, let\'s see just how ‘Jamaican’ you are...(or for our international friends, if you qualify for a <strong><em>\"Yardie Pass\"</em></strong>)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You’re not a real ‘yardie’ if you\'ve never...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Played marble or ‘lastic’</li><li>Called someone of Chinese descent ‘Missa Chin’ </li><li>Pulled a loose tooth by tying a string to a doorknob and yanking it</li><li>‘Bade’ (bathe) a river</li><li>Run a boat (<em>A community pot-luck</em>)</li><li>Cuss some choice Jamaican <em>claat</em> or <em>bad wud</em> (expletives)!</li><li>Fly a kite during Easter</li><li>Played dandy-shandy as a child - or even as an adult! </li><li>Used a wire hanger to make an antenna for the TV</li><li>Went to a nine-night!</li><li>Went to a street-dance </li><li>Rubbed Vaseline on a burn as a child</li><li>Thrown your newly dislodged tooth on the housetop </li><li>Told or listened to a duppy story</li><li>Had an encounter wid a duppy!</li><li>For our ladies - worn ‘chiney bump’ after getting your hair washed</li><li>‘Bade’ in a pan</li><li>Ate a sky juice (snowcone with a <em>\"Yardie twist\"</em>)</li><li>Ate a ‘suck-suck’, kisko or King Kong</li><li>Wrapped your school books with either newspaper or brown paper bag</li><li>Stolen a piece of meat from your mother’s/granny\'s pot</li><li>Shared a patty with a friend</li><li>Boom (jumped) a fence</li><li>Played ‘las lick’ with your friends after school</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1187,1188,1190]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Dandy-Shandy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1187\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1187\" class=\"wp-image-1187\" /><figcaption>Children playing dandy shandy (Source: Children Play - Raymond Knight)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Jamaican-suck-suck.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1188\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1188\" class=\"wp-image-1188\" /><figcaption>Jamaican suck-suck</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Share-A-Patty-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1190\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1190\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" /><figcaption>Delicious Jamaican patty</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>How many did you cover on the list?</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','You’re not a real Jamaican if...','','inherit','closed','closed','','1162-revision-v1','','','2019-07-31 16:14:30','2019-07-31 21:14:30','',1162,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1162-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1194,11,'2019-07-31 16:16:07','2019-07-31 21:16:07','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coming out of the patriotic fervour of our ‘emancipendence’ season, naturally, we are still seething with national pride.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While we\'re still donning our black, green and gold, let\'s look at all the reasons we love this little piece of the rock we call ‘Jah-Mek-Yah’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1191} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/rippled-flag-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1191\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some things evoke those nostalgic feelings that allow us to reconnect with our culture in ways that remind us, that despite our many challenges <strong><em>‘the land is green and the sun still shineth”</em></strong><em>.</em><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, let\'s see just how ‘Jamaican’ you are...(or for our international friends, if you qualify for a <strong><em>\"Yardie Pass\"</em></strong>)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You’re not a real ‘yardie’ if you\'ve never...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Played marble or ‘lastic’</li><li>Called someone of Chinese descent ‘Missa Chin’ </li><li>Pulled a loose tooth by tying a string to a doorknob and&nbsp;yanking it</li><li>‘Bade’ (bathe) a river</li><li>Run a boat (<em>A community pot-luck</em>)</li><li>Cuss some choice Jamaican <em>claat</em> or <em>bad wud</em> (expletives)!</li><li>Fly a kite during Easter</li><li>Played dandy-shandy as a child - or even as an adult! </li><li>Used a wire hanger to make an antenna for the TV</li><li>Went to a nine-night!</li><li>Went to a street-dance </li><li>Rubbed Vaseline on a burn as a child</li><li>Thrown your newly dislodged tooth on the housetop </li><li>Told or listened to a duppy story</li><li>Had an encounter wid a duppy!</li><li>For our ladies - worn ‘chiney bump’ after getting your hair washed</li><li>‘Bade’ in a pan</li><li>Ate a sky juice (snowcone with a <em>\"Yardie twist\"</em>)</li><li>Ate a ‘suck-suck’, kisko or King Kong</li><li>Wrapped your school books with either newspaper or brown paper bag</li><li>Stolen a piece of meat from your mother’s/granny\'s pot</li><li>Shared a patty with a friend</li><li>Boom (jumped) a fence</li><li>Played ‘las lick’ with your friends after school</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1187,1188,1190]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Dandy-Shandy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1187\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1187\" class=\"wp-image-1187\" /><figcaption>Children playing dandy shandy (Source: Children Play - Raymond Knight)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Jamaican-suck-suck.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1188\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1188\" class=\"wp-image-1188\" /><figcaption>Jamaican suck-suck</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Share-A-Patty-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1190\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1190\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" /><figcaption>Delicious Jamaican patty</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>How many did you cover on the list?</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','You’re not a real Jamaican if...','','inherit','closed','closed','','1162-revision-v1','','','2019-07-31 16:16:07','2019-07-31 21:16:07','',1162,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1162-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1197,9,'2019-07-31 16:22:54','2019-07-31 21:22:54','','Fishermen-in-Port-Royal.jpg-new','','inherit','closed','closed','','fishermen-in-port-royal-jpg-new','','','2019-07-31 16:22:54','2019-07-31 21:22:54','',1176,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Fishermen-in-Port-Royal.jpg-new.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1198,9,'2019-07-31 16:23:12','2019-07-31 21:23:12','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once known as the ‘richest and wickedest city in the world’, Port Royal in Kingston, Jamaica, has enjoyed a rich history. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1197} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Fishermen-in-Port-Royal.jpg-new-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1197\" /><figcaption> Port Royal is now a quiet fishing village. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Centuries ago, it was merely a fishing camp for the Tainos, but it eventually gained a reputation for being a popular spot for pirates. After being hit by numerous disasters, Port Royal lost its place as a premier economic centre. It would later become the location for a British Naval Station. These days, however, Port Royal is mainly seen as a quiet fishing village. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1177} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PortRoyalSign-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1177\" /><figcaption>Once known as the \'richest and wickedest city in the world\', Port Royal boasts a rich history. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are five interesting facts about Port Royal. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>During the 17th century, Port Royal was the virtual capital of Jamaica, and also a popular spot for buccaneers and pirates.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Port Royal was destroyed by an earthquake in June 1692. A large portion of the town sank into the sea, while about two-fifth of the population died, either in the earthquake or in the plagues and pestilences that followed. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1178} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/GettyImages-Fort-Charles-48914975_high-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1178\" /><figcaption>Cannons and tower in the courtyard of Fort Charles, Port Royal.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>In 1703, a fire destroyed the entire town. This was followed by\nhurricanes in 1712, 1722 and 1726.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Fort Charles, built in 1656, is the oldest fort in Jamaica. Originally named\nFort Cromwell, it was renamed in 1662 to honour Charles II, restored King of\nEngland.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1179} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/giddy-house-port-royal-56.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1179\" /><figcaption>The \'Giddy House\' in Port Royal is a popular attraction in Kingston. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The ‘Giddy House’ in Port Royal was built in 1888. It was the old Royal Artillery Store for the Victoria Battery. The Earthquake of 1907 shifted it to its present 45-degree angle. On entering the building, people often feel a strange sensation of being giddy or off-balance, caused by the building’s tilt. Hence, its name - the Giddy House.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Five interesting facts about Port Royal','','inherit','closed','closed','','1176-revision-v1','','','2019-07-31 16:23:12','2019-07-31 21:23:12','',1176,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1176-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1199,9,'2019-07-31 17:01:14','2019-07-31 22:01:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica is burning up, and we’re sure all locals can validate this claim.<br> <br>But readers, is the weather the only thing that’s hot this summer? Hmmm. Not at all.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1208} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Vybz-Kartel-birthday-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1208\" /><figcaption> Despite being behind bars, dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has maintained his dominance. (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are several things that are in fact at their peak and trending — from food to clothes. But a critical part of this fiery summer is the music industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of\nthe flaming songs during the season are ‘Blessed’ by Shenseea and Tyga, Vybz\nKartel’s ‘Any Weather’ and ‘Toast’ by Koffee. And for those who want to dance,\nthere is ‘Cha Cha Bwoy’ by Ding Dong and ‘Cool It Down’ by Spice. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1201} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/koffee-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" /><figcaption>Koffee has been burning up the international music scene with \'Toast\'.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are\nalso other bubbling songs from dancehall acts like Squash, Govana, Chronic Law,\nJahvillani and Masicka.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1203} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/spice-dancehall-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1203\" /><figcaption>Spice has been combatting the summer heat with \'Cool It Down\'. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If we are\nto go by the current trends in dancehall and reggae, then music lovers surely\nhave a lot to look forward to. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What are\nsome of the songs you would add to this list of hot dancehall songs?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tell us in\nthe comments section.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Hot songs for a scorching summer','','publish','closed','closed','','hot-songs-for-a-scorching-summer','','','2019-08-12 16:38:08','2019-08-12 21:38:08','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1199',0,'post','',0),(1200,9,'2019-07-31 16:54:20','2019-07-31 21:54:20','','kartel-dancehall','','inherit','closed','closed','','kartel-dancehall','','','2019-07-31 16:54:20','2019-07-31 21:54:20','',1199,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/kartel-dancehall.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1201,9,'2019-07-31 16:54:57','2019-07-31 21:54:57','','koffee','','inherit','closed','closed','','koffee','','','2019-07-31 16:54:57','2019-07-31 21:54:57','',1199,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/koffee.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1202,9,'2019-07-31 16:56:07','2019-07-31 21:56:07','','Vybz-Kartel-pic','','inherit','closed','closed','','vybz-kartel-pic','','','2019-07-31 16:56:07','2019-07-31 21:56:07','',1199,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Vybz-Kartel-pic.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1203,9,'2019-07-31 16:56:20','2019-07-31 21:56:20','','spice-dancehall','','inherit','closed','closed','','spice-dancehall','','','2019-07-31 16:56:20','2019-07-31 21:56:20','',1199,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/spice-dancehall.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1204,9,'2019-07-31 16:58:02','2019-07-31 21:58:02','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica is burning up, and we’re sure all locals can validate this claim.<br> <br>But readers, is the weather the only thing that’s hot this summer? Hmmm. Not at all.<br> <br>There are several things that are in fact at their peak and trending — from food to clothes. But a critical part of this fiery summer is the music industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1201} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/koffee-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" /><figcaption>Koffee has been burning up the international music scene with \'Toast\'.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of\nthe flaming songs during the season are ‘Blessed’ by Shenseea and Tyga, Vybz\nKartel’s ‘Any Weather’ and ‘Toast’ by Koffee. And for those who want to dance,\nthere is ‘Cha Cha Bwoy’ by Ding Dong and ‘Cool It Down’ by Spice. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1202} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Vybz-Kartel-pic-871x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" /><figcaption>Despite being behind bars, dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has maintained his dominance. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are\nalso other bubbling songs from dancehall acts like Squash, Govana, Chronic Law,\nJahvillani and Masicka.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1203} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/spice-dancehall-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1203\" /><figcaption>Spice has been combatting the summer heat with \'Cool It Down\'. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If we are\nto go by the current trends in dancehall and reggae, then music lovers surely\nhave a lot to look forward to. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What are\nsome of the songs you would add to this list of hot dancehall songs?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tell us in\nthe comments section.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Hot songs for a scorching summer','','inherit','closed','closed','','1199-revision-v1','','','2019-07-31 16:58:02','2019-07-31 21:58:02','',1199,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1199-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1207,9,'2019-07-31 17:11:32','2019-07-31 22:11:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica is burning up, and we’re sure all locals can validate this claim.<br> <br>But readers, is the weather the only thing that’s hot this summer? Hmmm. Not at all.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1202} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Vybz-Kartel-pic-871x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" /><figcaption>Despite being behind bars, dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has maintained his dominance. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are several things that are in fact at their peak and trending — from food to clothes. But a critical part of this fiery summer is the music industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of\nthe flaming songs during the season are ‘Blessed’ by Shenseea and Tyga, Vybz\nKartel’s ‘Any Weather’ and ‘Toast’ by Koffee. And for those who want to dance,\nthere is ‘Cha Cha Bwoy’ by Ding Dong and ‘Cool It Down’ by Spice. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1201} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/koffee-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" /><figcaption>Koffee has been burning up the international music scene with \'Toast\'.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are\nalso other bubbling songs from dancehall acts like Squash, Govana, Chronic Law,\nJahvillani and Masicka.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1203} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/spice-dancehall-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1203\" /><figcaption>Spice has been combatting the summer heat with \'Cool It Down\'. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If we are\nto go by the current trends in dancehall and reggae, then music lovers surely\nhave a lot to look forward to. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What are\nsome of the songs you would add to this list of hot dancehall songs?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tell us in\nthe comments section.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Hot songs for a scorching summer','','inherit','closed','closed','','1199-revision-v1','','','2019-07-31 17:11:32','2019-07-31 22:11:32','',1199,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1199-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1208,9,'2019-07-31 17:15:25','2019-07-31 22:15:25','','Vybz-Kartel-birthday','','inherit','closed','closed','','vybz-kartel-birthday','','','2019-07-31 17:15:25','2019-07-31 22:15:25','',1199,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Vybz-Kartel-birthday.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1209,9,'2019-07-31 17:16:08','2019-07-31 22:16:08','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica is burning up, and we’re sure all locals can validate this claim.<br> <br>But readers, is the weather the only thing that’s hot this summer? Hmmm. Not at all.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1208} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Vybz-Kartel-birthday-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1208\" /><figcaption> Despite being behind bars, dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has maintained his dominance.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are several things that are in fact at their peak and trending — from food to clothes. But a critical part of this fiery summer is the music industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of\nthe flaming songs during the season are ‘Blessed’ by Shenseea and Tyga, Vybz\nKartel’s ‘Any Weather’ and ‘Toast’ by Koffee. 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Putting her research to good use, Swaby has written a delightful children’s book entitled, ‘Boianani: A Taino Girl’s First Adventure’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1214} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/taino-book.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1214\" /><figcaption>  ‘Boianani: A Taino Girl’s First Adventure’ is a 56-page book intended to give children knowledge of the original inhabitants of Jamaica. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This 56-page book, which was published by Plum Valley Publishing Limited, will go some way in giving children an insight into the original inhabitants of Jamaica. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1215} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Dr-Swaby.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1215\" /><figcaption> Dr Lesley-Gail Atkinson Swaby (right) shares a copy of her book. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Boianani is more than an intellectual property. 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Putting her research to good use, Swaby has written a delightful children’s book entitled, ‘Boianani: A Taino Girl’s First Adventure’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1214} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/taino-book.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1214\" /><figcaption>  ‘Boianani: A Taino Girl’s First Adventure’ is a 56-page book intended to give children knowledge of the original inhabitants of Jamaica. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This 56-page book, which was published by Plum Valley Publishing Limited, will go some way in giving children an insight into the original inhabitants of Jamaica. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Boianani is more than an intellectual property. She is part of me. In fact, she is me, not just in name, but her spirit and determination. She represents my journey, and now we have come full circle,” said Swaby.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1215} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Dr-Swaby.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1215\" /><figcaption> Dr Lesley-Gail Atkinson Swaby (right) shares a copy of her book. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> The Tainos were the principal inhabitants of most of Cuba, Jamaica,<br> Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. 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Putting her research to good use, Swaby has written a delightful children’s book entitled, ‘Boianani: A Taino Girl’s First Adventure’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1214} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/taino-book.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1214\" /><figcaption>  ‘Boianani: A Taino Girl’s First Adventure’ is a 56-page book intended to give children knowledge of the original inhabitants of Jamaica. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This 56-page book, which was published by Plum Valley Publishing Limited, will go some way in giving children an insight into the original inhabitants of Jamaica. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Boianani is more than an intellectual property. She is part of me. In fact, she is me, not just in name, but her spirit and determination. 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The song entered the DRT Independent and Global Charts at the number 183 spot. It eventually topped out at number 57 after eight weeks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second single for the R&amp;B artiste, <strong>Cuffing Season</strong>, has been receiving positive feedback in the Jamaican market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1232} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Brittny-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But, Brittny — who shares a child with reggae/dancehall artiste Christopher Martin — outlined that there are struggles associated with being a female act.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“For an upcoming female artiste, it is even harder, as people tend to gravitate easier and more quickly to male artistes. I\'ve now had to open up my life to the public in ways I never thought I could, and deal with a lot of criticism, be it negative positive or constructive,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, the 24-year-old native of Mandeville in the parish of Manchester, signed a distribution deal with Sony Music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/Hip Hop for Jamaica.\"</p><cite>— Brittny Newman</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1234} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/no-logo-3-919x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny started singing at an early age, competing in local talent shows and attaining both gold and bronze medals through her singing and dancing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has made public appearances across the globe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1238} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brittny-748x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: “I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/hip hop for Jamaica, to put us on that platform, advocating clean, positive, timeless music that people can listen to for generations to come,  of course, incorporating aspects of my culture in it where I can.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Within Jamaica, I’d say I’m different from other female artists based on the brand/content I’m selling.&nbsp;Not only am I doing R&amp;B, but my music is more clean, serene and conscious than what we see now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1239} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brit-no-logo-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1239\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny listed\nDamion Marley, Popcaan, Protoje, Sean Paul, Shenseea and Beres Hammond as local\nartistes she would love to work with.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International artistes she would love to work with are Rihanna, Alicia Keys (who she grew up listening to), Erykah Badu, Ariana Grande and Drake.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brittny Newman dreams of being the next big thing in music','','publish','open','closed','','brittny-newman-dreams-of-being-the-next-big-thing-in-music','','','2019-08-19 11:04:14','2019-08-19 16:04:14','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1225',0,'post','',0),(1226,4,'2019-07-31 19:45:40','2019-08-01 00:45:40','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny Martin\nis an architect by day, but outside office hours, she’s laying the foundations\nfor a successful career in the music industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny\'s first single, <strong>What\'s Good</strong>, got great traction in the USA.<br>The song entered the DRT Independent and Global Charts at the number 183 spot. 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It eventually topped out at number 57 after eight weeks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second single for the R&amp;B artiste, <strong>Cuffing Season</strong>, has been receiving positive feedback on the Jamaican Market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1232} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Brittny-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But, Brittny — who shares a child with dancehall artiste Christopher Martin — outlined that there are struggles associated with being a female act.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“For an upcoming female artiste, it is even harder, as people tend to gravitate easier and more quickly to male artistes. I\'ve now had to open up my life to the public in ways I never thought I could, and deal with a lot of criticism, be it negative positive or constructive,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, the 24-year-old native of Mandeville in the parish of Manchester, signed a distribution deal with Sony Music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/Hip Hop for Jamaica\"</p><cite>— Brittny Jones</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1234} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/no-logo-3-919x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny started singing at an early age, competing in local talent shows and attaining both gold and bronze medals through her singing and dancing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has made public appearances across the globe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1238} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brittny-748x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: “I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/Hip Hop for Jamaica, to put us on that platform, advocating clean, positive, timeless music that people can listen to for generations to come,  of course, incorporating aspects of my culture in it where I can.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Within Jamaica, I’d say I’m different from other female artists based on the brand/content I’m selling. Not only am I doing R&amp;B, but my music is more clean, serene and conscious than what we see now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1239} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brit-no-logo-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1239\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny listed\nDamion Marley, Popcaan, Protoje, Sean Paul, Shenseea and Beres Hammond as local\nartistes she would love to work with.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International artistes she would love to work with are Rihanna, Alicia Keys (who she grew up listening to), Erykah Badu, Ariana Grande and Drake.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brittny Newman dreams of being the next big thing in music','','inherit','closed','closed','','1225-revision-v1','','','2019-07-31 20:32:27','2019-08-01 01:32:27','',1225,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1225-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1242,4,'2019-07-31 20:36:50','2019-08-01 01:36:50','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1228} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brittny1-1024x594.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1228\" /><figcaption>Brittny Newman</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny Newman is an architect by day, but outside office hours, she’s laying the foundations for a successful career in the music industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny\'s first single, <strong>What\'s Good</strong>, got great traction in the USA.<br>The song entered the DRT Independent and Global Charts at the number 183 spot. 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I\'ve now had to open up my life to the public in ways I never thought I could, and deal with a lot of criticism, be it negative positive or constructive,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, the 24-year-old native of Mandeville in the parish of Manchester, signed a distribution deal with Sony Music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/Hip Hop for Jamaica\"</p><cite>— Brittny Jones</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1234} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/no-logo-3-919x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny started singing at an early age, competing in local talent shows and attaining both gold and bronze medals through her singing and dancing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has made public appearances across the globe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1238} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brittny-748x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: “I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/Hip Hop for Jamaica, to put us on that platform, advocating clean, positive, timeless music that people can listen to for generations to come,  of course, incorporating aspects of my culture in it where I can.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Within Jamaica, I’d say I’m different from other female artists based on the brand/content I’m selling. Not only am I doing R&amp;B, but my music is more clean, serene and conscious than what we see now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1239} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brit-no-logo-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1239\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny listed\nDamion Marley, Popcaan, Protoje, Sean Paul, Shenseea and Beres Hammond as local\nartistes she would love to work with.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International artistes she would love to work with are Rihanna, Alicia Keys (who she grew up listening to), Erykah Badu, Ariana Grande and Drake.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brittny Newman dreams of being the next big thing in music','','inherit','closed','closed','','1225-revision-v1','','','2019-07-31 20:36:50','2019-08-01 01:36:50','',1225,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1225-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1243,4,'2019-07-31 20:46:23','2019-08-01 01:46:23','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leon Bailey\'s customised Benz Brabus coupe is the latest luxury car turning heads on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The footballer, who plays for Bayern Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga, shelled out the estimated equivalent of  J$120 million to purchase, customise and import the vehicle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"711\"],\"columns\":1} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"711\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=711\" class=\"wp-image-711\" /><figcaption>Photos by Don Weysome</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bailey posted a photo of his 800 horsepower machine on his Instagram page with the line, \"Man neva born inna&nbsp; 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-->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1299-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1308\" /><figcaption>This man was seen digging into his sweet treat at the Kingston Kitchen: Night Market in July.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They say\nlaughter is the brightest where the food is, and for the scores of Jamaicans\nwho attended the Kingston Kitchen: Night Market on July 27, this rang\nundeniably true. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dubbed\nthe ultimate foodie experience, the event took to the lush, velvety lawns of\nthe Hope Botanic Gardens in St Andrew, Jamaica, to deliver on yet another\nsuccessful showcase featuring delectable local and international cuisine. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1310} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1418-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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Whether you were in search of the rich, savoury flavours\nof meat or fancied the fresh, citrusy taste of seafood, there was a booth or\ntent to grant every culinary wish. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1299,1300,1301,1302,1303,1304,1305,1307,1316]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1219-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1299\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1299\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1335-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1300\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1300\" class=\"wp-image-1300\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1339-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1301\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1301\" class=\"wp-image-1301\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1347-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1302\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1302\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1361-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1303\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1303\" class=\"wp-image-1303\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1386-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1304\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1304\" class=\"wp-image-1304\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1449-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1305\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1305\" class=\"wp-image-1305\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1461-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1307\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1307\" class=\"wp-image-1307\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1369-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1316\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1316\" class=\"wp-image-1316\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excited families and friends sauntered along between booths, vying to get a taste of the sumptuous fare being offered. Some of the most memorable items were the beef and chicken kibbeh from Chez Maria, kimchi fried rice from Tooksie Kay Catering, gourmet hotdogs from Yeaah Dawg, as well as an assortment of spicy shellfish dishes from Jabba’s Pepper Swims. Patrons also kept cool with refreshing fruit drinks courtesy of Pure Country or socialised over cocktails from Select Brands. Others opted for the rich, creamy flavours of vegan ice-cream from Nice Cream.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1312} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1517-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1312\" /><figcaption>Lasco kept patrons cool on a warm night with cold chocolate beverages. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children, too, relished in the merriment, as peals of laughter erupted from the Kids Zone, a section complete with a bounce-about, friendly rides, and face painting, while providing child-friendly treats such as snow cones and ice-cream. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1311} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1395-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1311\" /><figcaption>Different types of liquor and juices were also on hand. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In keeping with creating a gastronomic experience, Kingston Kitchen’s co-director, Jacqui Sinclair, said that it is important to listen to feedback from patrons. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We consider\nourselves a food family. We’re not in competition. We listen to suggestions\nfrom our patrons and try to make each event better than our last,” she said. “In\nfact, one of the greatest concerns we’ve had was the lack of debit/credit\nmachines on hand. This year, we partnered with NCB to provide vendors with\nthese machines to make transactions easier.” </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1318} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1211-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1318\" /><figcaption>Food trucks were a big part of the culinary experience. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, as the event drew to an end, there were still throngs of latecomers who firmly decided that, by any means necessary, the event would not be missed. The early birds, on the other hand, wearily made their exit, presumably palatably pleased and vowing to attend the next staging.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Satisfied palates at Kingston Kitchen: Night Market','','inherit','closed','closed','','1295-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 16:13:17','2019-08-01 21:13:17','',1295,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1295-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1321,4,'2019-08-01 16:22:06','2019-08-01 21:22:06','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Lauren O Lauren, personal brand\nbuilding is a strategic tool that she uses in her day-to-day engagements with\nher audience and corporate entities, as she tries to tell stories that reflect\na persona that is compelling and authentic. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":833} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/IMG-20190719-WA0002-1024x1013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-833\" /><figcaption>Lauren O Lauren says she is a digital content creator. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>TheJamaica-born social and digital expert has been working in the digital media space for more than a decade, and she now holds a post at one of the largest tech agencies in the world called <strong>Bumble</strong>, which is based in the United States. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2aujThfW_/\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2aujThfW_/\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Back when she was in Jamaica, the social butterfly, whose real name is Lauren Dunn, started the <strong>Lauren O Lauren</strong> <strong>Show</strong>. It began on Facebook before finding its way on to Jamaican cable station Flow 100. On the show, she would use her candour personality to speak on personal issues that were affecting her as a female. At the time, she said she didn’t know that she was building her personal brand. Although the brand was initially seen as being vulgar and loud, she was able to gain a following because of her sincerity and authenticity. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And while she believes she might influence\npersons, Lauren does not view herself as an influencer. Instead, she believes\nshe is a digital content creator. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Lauren O Lauren is more than an influencer','','inherit','closed','closed','','832-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 16:22:06','2019-08-01 21:22:06','',832,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/832-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1322,4,'2019-08-01 16:28:01','2019-08-01 21:28:01','','Lauren O Lauren Featured Image','','inherit','closed','closed','','lauren-o-lauren-featured-image','','','2019-08-01 16:28:01','2019-08-01 21:28:01','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lauren-o-lauren-featured-image.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1324,4,'2019-08-01 16:37:22','2019-08-01 21:37:22','','House Of Cards Season 3 World Premiere In London','House Of Cards Season 3 World Premiere at the Empire Leicester Square\n<P>\nPictured: Kevin Spacey\n<B>Ref: SPL961878  260215  </B><BR />\nPicture by: Splash News<BR />\n</P><P>\n<B>Splash News and Pictures</B><BR />\nLos Angeles:	310-821-2666<BR />\nNew York:	212-619-2666<BR />\nLondon:	870-934-2666<BR />\nphotodesk@splashnews.com<BR />\n</P>','inherit','closed','closed','','house-of-cards-season-3-world-premiere-in-london-2','','','2019-08-01 16:38:05','2019-08-01 21:38:05','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kevin-spacey-featured-image.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1325,4,'2019-08-01 16:51:24','2019-08-01 21:51:24','','Maestro Don Buzz 3','','inherit','closed','closed','','maestro-don-buzz-3-2','','','2019-08-01 16:51:24','2019-08-01 21:51:24','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1326,4,'2019-08-01 16:51:27','2019-08-01 21:51:27','','Maestro Don Buzz 5','','inherit','closed','closed','','maestro-don-buzz-5-2','','','2019-08-01 16:51:27','2019-08-01 21:51:27','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-5.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1327,4,'2019-08-01 16:51:32','2019-08-01 21:51:32','','Maestro Don Buzz 6','','inherit','closed','closed','','maestro-don-buzz-6-2','','','2019-08-01 16:51:32','2019-08-01 21:51:32','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-6.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1328,4,'2019-08-01 16:55:02','2019-08-01 21:55:02','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1326} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dancehall artiste Maestro Don is very much at home in Portmore, from where he hails.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With hits like “Leggo De G” and “Killz Dem Out”, his star\ncontinues to rise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1327} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1327\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Gyptian as a mentor, Maestro Don is looking to make his\nmark not only in Jamaica but also on the international scene.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Explaining his early start in the Dancehall game, Maestro told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>, “I was at Waterford Primary (in Portmore) when I developed a passion for singing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“However, it wasn’t until I went to Kingston College that I\nadopted my own style of composing songs. After leaving Kingston College, I\ndecided to do music full time,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1325} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take a walk through Portmore with Maestro Don.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong> gallery below.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1039,1040,1041,1042,1043,1044]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1039\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1039\" class=\"wp-image-1039\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1040\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1040\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1041\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1041\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1042\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1042\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1043\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1043\" class=\"wp-image-1043\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1044\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1044\" class=\"wp-image-1044\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->','Touring Portmore with Maestro Don','','inherit','closed','closed','','1035-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 16:55:02','2019-08-01 21:55:02','',1035,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1035-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1332,4,'2019-08-01 17:08:10','2019-08-01 22:08:10','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1326} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dancehall artiste Maestro Don is very much at home in Portmore, from where he hails.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With hits like <strong>Leggo De G</strong> and <strong>Killz Dem Out</strong>, his star continues to rise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1327} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1327\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Gyptian as a mentor, Maestro Don is looking to make his\nmark not only in Jamaica but also on the international scene.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Explaining his early start in the Dancehall game, Maestro told <b><i>BUZZ</i></b>: “I was at Waterford Primary (in Portmore) when I developed a passion for singing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“However, it wasn’t until I went to Kingston College that I adopted my own style of composing songs. After leaving Kingston College, I decided to do music full time.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1325} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/maestro-don-buzz-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take a walk through Portmore with Maestro Don.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong> gallery below.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1039,1040,1041,1042,1043,1044]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1039\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1039\" class=\"wp-image-1039\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1040\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1040\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1041\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1041\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1042\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1042\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1043\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1043\" class=\"wp-image-1043\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/maestro-don-buzz-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1044\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1044\" class=\"wp-image-1044\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->','Touring Portmore with Maestro Don','','inherit','closed','closed','','1035-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 17:08:10','2019-08-01 22:08:10','',1035,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1035-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1335,4,'2019-08-01 17:20:05','2019-08-01 22:20:05','','Hombre Eccentric Featured Image','','inherit','closed','closed','','hombre-eccentric-featured-image','','','2019-08-01 17:20:05','2019-08-01 22:20:05','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/hombre-eccentric-featured-image-.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1336,4,'2019-08-01 17:28:52','2019-08-01 22:28:52','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new AC Marriott Hotel on Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston is most definitely Adam Stewart\'s baby.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":317} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Adam_Stewart_AC_Marriott-1024x857.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" /><figcaption>Adam Stewart, Deputy Chairman, Sandals/ATL Group of Companies</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Deputy Chairman of the Sandals/ ATL Group of Companies has spent his life in the hotel business learning from his father, Gordon \'Butch\' Stewart, the founder of Sandals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those lessons have been taken and modified for a new generation of which he will be at the vanguard and this is reflected in this new state-of-the-art city hotel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":324} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/AC_Marriott_Hotel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324\" /><figcaption>AC MARRIOTT HOTEL KINGSTON</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":329} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/AC_MARRIOTT_KINGSTON-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329\" /><figcaption>ULTRA SLEEK LOBBY AT THE AC MARRIOTT HOTEL KINGSTON </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <br>AC Marriott Kingston is a 220-bedroom hotel sitting on a 130,000 square foot facility with 18,000 square feet of that designated to indoor/outdoor banqueting. Its main banqueting hall can seat 600 persons. This makes the AC the largest hotel in Kingston.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":319} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/AC_Marriott_Hotel_Rooms-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319\" /><figcaption>LUXURIOUS ROOM AT AC MARRIOTT HOTEL KINGSTON</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The US$55 million hotel is infused with technology with a cool feature being mobile check-in and a mobile key option from your handset.&nbsp;There is also a paging system connected to the waiter\'s watch for the ordering of drinks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[333,334,335]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/AC_MARRIOTT_HOTEL_EXTERIOR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"333\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=333\" class=\"wp-image-333\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/STATE_OF_THE_ART_FACILITIES_AC_MARRIOTT_KINGSTON-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"334\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=334\" class=\"wp-image-334\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/GYM_AC_MARIOTT_HOTEL-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"335\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=335\" class=\"wp-image-335\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For those with difficulties with sight or have impaired hearing, there are features on the doors that facilitate easy access to their room.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <br>Adam and his team have thought of almost every convenience to make the guest experience as comfortable as possible. This speaks to the importance placed on service and customer satisfaction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":349} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/TEAM_AC_MARRIOTT_KINGSTON-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-349\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the game-changer for Kingston\'s hotels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking with <strong>BUZZ</strong>, Adam said: “This is a business lifestyle hotel which is designed to operate within a price bracket. We again applied the Stewart-family business ethos which is to be always elevating the bar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“This hotel is a place where people can hang out but can also do business.\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This hotel is a place where people can hang out but can also do business. Most business hotels are places where you come in and sleep but this AC Marriott is all about lifestyle.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>European flair with a Jamaican touch best describes this stylish hotel. It oozes epicurean and artistic insouciance and as Adam says, “shows Jamaica can compete with the highest international standards”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[341,342,343,351]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/ART-1_AC_MARRIOTT-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"341\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=341\" class=\"wp-image-341\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/MODERN-FACILITIES_AC_MARRIOTT-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"342\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=342\" class=\"wp-image-342\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/SLEEK-DESIGN_AC_MARRIOTT-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"343\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=343\" class=\"wp-image-343\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/ART-3_AC_MARRIOTT-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"351\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=351\" class=\"wp-image-351\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the first time the Stewart family has gone into a hotel project outside the resort concept.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> \"Lifestyle and technology defines this new generation and I wanted to marry the two\"</em></strong></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I saw a gap in the market which didn\'t exist in Jamaica before the AC Marriott.&nbsp; Lifestyle and technology defines this new generation and I wanted to marry the two in creating a modern 21st-century hotel in the heart of Kingston,” Adam said. “We are creating our own space in the market and it\'s a space I haven\'t seen in Jamaica let alone Kingston.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Adam Stewart ups the ante for Kingston\'s hotels','','inherit','closed','closed','','281-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 17:28:52','2019-08-01 22:28:52','',281,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/281-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1337,4,'2019-08-01 17:32:01','2019-08-01 22:32:01','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":218} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/coco-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218\" /><figcaption>Tennis sensation Cori \'Coco\' Gauff. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican tennis coach Sylvester Black coached and worked with Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff, who, at just 15, was a sensation at this year’s Wimbledon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her first match at the London-based Grand Slam tournament saw the young American beating Five-time Wimbledon champion and tennis legend Venus Williams before she succumbed to the eventual champion this year, Simona Halep in the round of 16.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":222} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/cori-and-venus-williams-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222\" /><figcaption>Cori Gauff (right) with tennis legend and her idol Venus Williams. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking with <strong>BUZZ </strong>from Vietnam, Black said: “Coco’s father called me to see whether she had potential. At the time she was just 6 years old and I drove to Atlanta from Tampa, Florida to find out whether she had what it takes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“She was tiny and determined. Her talent was plain to see but more importantly she said back then she wanted to be the best tennis player in the world.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":227} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/sylvester-and-Coco-at-8-yo-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227\" /><figcaption>Cori at eight years old with Sylvester Black.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Impressed, Black decided to take a second look at her and told her parents that he would commit to working with her. Two weeks later Coco and her mother, who quit her job, came to Florida to begin training at Black’s tennis camp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everyone was surprised at her performance at Wimbledon but not me.&nbsp;I saw it coming.&nbsp;Back in 2012 when she was eight, she won the Little Mo Tournament and at 10 she became the youngest national champion. By 13 she was the youngest girl to make the US Open Junior finals. She won the 12 and under Orange Bowl in 2016,” said Black.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:custom-blocky/video-gallery -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-blocky-video-gallery block-video-gallery\"><!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nN8Nx87ww0\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nN8Nx87ww0\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed --></div>\n<!-- /wp:custom-blocky/video-gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Jamaican coach worked with her for five and a half years and credits her growing success to her determination, mental toughness and technique.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Every challenge we gave her she delivered and we were able to keep her on track. We were very proud when she won the junior French Open and made her professional debut at the ITF Women’s Circuit in May 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":225} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/coco-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“At Wimbledon, people talked about her attitude, comportment and maturity but she was always a nice kid, disciplined and an incredibly hard worker. She was a joy to work with,”&nbsp;said Black, who heads up High Performance Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":224} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/coco-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Black has also coached US Open winner Sloane Stephens and his High Performance Tennis Academy has been described as the most successful junior program in North America in the last 10 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Meet the Jamaican tennis coach who helped Cori Gauff on her way to stardom','','inherit','closed','closed','','219-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 17:32:01','2019-08-01 22:32:01','',219,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/219-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1339,4,'2019-08-01 17:38:10','2019-08-01 22:38:10','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For years, the north coast has been front and centre of Jamaica\'s tourism offerings. However, Travis Graham believed that Kingston was being left out of the mix despite being rich in culture. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1107} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/IMG-20190731-WA0009-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1107\" /><figcaption>These revellers made use of the special events package offered by Kingston Culture Tours when they visited Jamaica in April. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, while he was doing his master’s degree in Communication for Social and Behavioural Change, he came up with the grand idea of showcasing some of the best spots in the Corporate Area via a company he would eventually call Kingston Culture Tours JA. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I realised that Kingston is a niche market that was wasn’t\ngetting enough justice from the tourism entities. I saw a void that I could\nstart something to fill. We definitely have a mission to increase visitor arrivals\nto Kingston and to enhance its destination image,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1109} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/IMG-20190731-WA0007-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1109\" /><figcaption>Travis Graham, the co-founder of Kingston Culture Tours JA, hangs out with American rapper Safaree when he participated in one of the tours. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graham, who is the co-founder of Kingston Culture Tours JA, told<strong> BUZZ</strong> that since starting the venture in 2017, he has hosted numerous tourists from Europe, Asia and the United States. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We definitely have a mission to increase visitor arrivals to Kingston and to enhance its destination image.\" </p><cite>- Travis Graham</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The company offers three main tours – Blue Mountain Eco Tour, Kingston Culture Tour and the Port Royal Heritage Tour. Each tour lasts for about six hours and makes two attraction stops, as well as a food stop. A night tour is also done where visitors attend the Kingston Dub Club, and the company also offers special events vacation packages that host guests attending Carnival In Jamaica and the Bob Marley birthday celebrations. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1110} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/IMG-20190731-WA0006-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1110\" /><figcaption>These Kingston Culture Tours JA guests were all smiles beside the statue of Bob Marley that is located close to the National Stadium in Kingston. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his quest to market Kingston as a destination that is packed with experiences, Graham said that many visitors are amazed by how much they can do while on the tours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The reception has been great. People are surprised by how\nmuch there is to do in Kingston. 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The Reggae artiste has also included a suite of benefits per donation; starting from a couple of singles and a podcast, to dinner for two with the man himself in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As at Tuesday, July 30, with 19 days to go, the Kingston\nmusician has had 56 backers on his Kickstarter fund – totaling 20 percent of\nthe US$10,000 target.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":757} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" /><figcaption>Brushy1string\'s progress on his Kickstarter campaign, as at July 30 (Photo contributed, Kickstarter.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bluesy Reggae vocalist noted in his Kickstarter video, “the more support you give, the more music I can make”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s very simple. At the end of the day, I hope this message reaches you. I thank you for taking a moment to read it,” Brushy1string added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy became a household name in Jamaica following his\nappearance on the popular talent competition Digicel Rising Stars. While he did not win, the acoustic artiste has managed to\ndevelop a musical career for himself that has seen him tour all over the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy is also known for his popular song \"Chicken in\nthe Corn\" that has garnered over 26 million views on YouTube since it was\nuploaded in 2013. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He has since released several tracks and albums and now\nwants to further his craft with the support of his fans worldwide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Persons wishing to back Brushy1string in his Kickstarter campaign can do so <a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brushyonestring/brushy-one-string-a-new-album-for-the-people?ref=cp1noz\">here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brushy1string launches Kickstarter to fund new album','','inherit','closed','closed','','648-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 17:42:59','2019-08-01 22:42:59','',648,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/648-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1342,4,'2019-08-01 17:48:45','2019-08-01 22:48:45','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":755} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-buzz-demo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755\" /><figcaption>Jamaican bluesy Reggae artiste, Brushy1string (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy1string, a Jamaican musician known for playing a\nguitar with one string, is calling on fans to support his latest venture of\nputting out new music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy told the world in a recent Instagram post that he is seeking US $10,000 to assist him and has launched a Kickstarter fund with several layers of pledges for persons to make.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These pledges can range anywhere from US$10 dollars to $1500 dollars for fans. The Reggae artiste has also included a suite of benefits per donation; starting from a couple of singles and a podcast, to dinner for two with the man himself in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As at Tuesday, July 30, with 19 days to go, the Kingston\nmusician has had 56 backers on his Kickstarter fund – totaling 20 percent of\nthe US$10,000 target.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":757} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" /><figcaption>Brushy1string\'s progress on his Kickstarter campaign, as at July 30 (Photo contributed, Kickstarter.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bluesy Reggae vocalist noted in his Kickstarter video that “the more support you give, the more music I can make”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s very simple. At the end of the day, I hope this message reaches you. I thank you for taking a moment to read it,” Brushy1string added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy became a household name in Jamaica following his\nappearance on the popular talent competition Digicel Rising Stars. While he did not win, the acoustic artiste has managed to\ndevelop a musical career for himself that has seen him tour all over the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy is also known for his popular song <strong>Chicken In The Corn</strong> that has garnered over 26 million views on YouTube since it was uploaded in 2013. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He has since released several tracks and albums and now wants to further his craft with the support of his fans worldwide. Persons wishing to back Brushy1string in his Kickstarter campaign can do so <a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brushyonestring/brushy-one-string-a-new-album-for-the-people?ref=cp1noz\">here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brushy1string launches Kickstarter to fund new album','','inherit','closed','closed','','648-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 17:48:45','2019-08-01 22:48:45','',648,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/648-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1343,4,'2019-08-01 17:52:33','2019-08-01 22:52:33','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Steven Morgan is poised for greatness in the fashion industry with his clothing line Hombreecentric. He is known by many as Stevywho, the man famous for his bold outfits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":182} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just last year, after entering the\nCampari Pop Style fashion exhibition, he won a cash reward of $100,000 for most\nstylish male.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 26-year-old Morgan is no novice to\nthe fashion world. He is always challenging the norms with his interesting\nlooks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":183} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hombreecentric presents an authentic and fresh outlook to Jamaica’s fashion ecosystem. The brand caters to both sexes with a unique look that sets it apart from other clothing lines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan told <strong>BUZ</strong><strong>Z</strong>that the idea to start a clothing line emerged during a discussion with a friend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":177} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Hombre-eccentric-Steve-morgan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\" /><figcaption>Hombreeccentric boss Steven \'Stevywho\' Morgan </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The four-year-old company recently\ndropped its summer collection which is a fusion of pop culture and trendy colours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also revealed his newest unisex\ndesign. This draws inspiration from rap icon Nicki Minaj with neon colours\nwhich are the hottest trend for the summer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":176} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-3-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan’s eye for fashion was formed when he was a child. His parents where known within their community as the most impresstive dressers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":180} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-2-1-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hombreecentric has been gaining wide notoriety as a\ngrowing number of social media influences sport the brand. 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The volunteer\'s average age was 27 with a body mass index (BMI) of 23.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Coffee...can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mouse stem cells were also exposed to caffeine, which saw an increase in metabolism and the burning of more fat.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The human body has two kinds of fat cells namely white and brown.<br>Brown fat cells act as a thermostat with cold temperatures inducing brown fat to create heat. Brown fat turns nutrients into energy and helps to keep bodyweight down.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1367} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/burn-fat-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1367\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This study suggests that coffee with its caffeine properties can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Professor Michael Symonds from the University of Nottingham speaking with Medical News Today said: \"The results were positive and we now need to ascertain whether caffeine as one of the ingredients in coffee is acting as the stimulus or if there\'s another component helping with the activation of brown fat.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We are currently looking at caffeine supplements to test whether the effect is similar. Once we have confirmed which component is responsible for this, it could potentially be used as part of a weight management regime.\"<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1365} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/aromatic-blur-caffeine-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1365\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>So could a cup or two of coffee a day really help to extinguish that belly jelly and help lead to a leaner you?</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Why a buzz from coffee could lead to a leaner you','','inherit','closed','closed','','1359-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 19:45:35','2019-08-02 00:45:35','',1359,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1359-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1369,4,'2019-08-01 19:47:52','2019-08-02 00:47:52','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may remember her as Stevie J’s Panamanian princess or even as dancehall artiste’s Spice best friend on<strong> Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":380} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Stevie-J_Estelita.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero and Stevie J.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, these days Estelita Quintero is out of the reality TV circuit and is instead focusing on wellness. Quintero recently opened up about how cosmetic surgery to improve the look of her buttocks had made her sick.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quintero noted that it wasn’t only a physical manifestation of being unwell but she also began to feel depressed. According to Quintero,  she received the butt injections while working as a stripper in Miami.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, she explained that approximately five years later, the injections had started to make her feel sick. In a 19-minute-long video posted to YouTube Quintero documented her journey to Colombia where she had the silicone fillers removed from her buttocks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/During-Surgery-Quintero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during her surgical procedure to remove silicone implants from her buttocks. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before her travels to the South American country, Quintero said she had tried four times to have the contents injected into her posterior to give its voluptuous shape removed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quintero-Pre-Surgery_Buzz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during post-surgery recovery. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right? And honestly, four unsuccessful surgeries in the U.S. was almost $80,000 through the years. And now I am here paying more money, but I know that this it,” said Quintero.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em><strong> “It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right .\"</strong></em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opening up and documenting it all on camera and in the public domain of Instagram and Youtube, according to Estelita, is to spread awareness about the dangers associated with butt implants. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Excerpt-from-Video-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" /><figcaption>Nurse displaying silicone waste removed from Quintero post-surgery. Source: Youtube - Estelita Quintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The purpose of me filming this video is to hopefully … show all the girls that it is not worth it -don’t freakin’ do it. I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now,” said Quintero, who then instructed the nurse to showcase a red bag, which was labelled with a radioactive hazard sign, noting that it contained the material that was taken out of her buttocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>\"I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now\"</em></strong></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The documented journey to recovery for the former reality TV show didn’t end with her near 20-minute-long <a href=\"https://youtu.be/IN9S3LWqOiw\">YouTube video</a> as she has continued to showcase her healing process in her <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/estelitaquintero/?hl=en\">Instagram stories</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In making her experience public, Quintero has not escaped criticism. However, she has proudly proclaimed that she is comfortable with her natural booty and beauty. Quintero isn’t the only reality show celeb to have had their butt implants removed. In 2018, K. 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The volunteer\'s average age was 27 with a body mass index (BMI) of 23.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Coffee...can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mouse stem cells were also exposed to caffeine, which saw an increase in metabolism and the burning of more fat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The human body has two kinds of fat cells namely white and brown.<br>Brown fat cells act as a thermostat with cold temperatures inducing brown fat to create heat. Brown fat turns nutrients into energy and helps to keep bodyweight down.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1367} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/burn-fat-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1367\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This study suggests that coffee with its caffeine properties can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Professor Michael Symonds from the University of Nottingham speaking with Medical News Today said: \"The results were positive and we now need to ascertain whether caffeine as one of the ingredients in coffee is acting as the stimulus or if there\'s another component helping with the activation of brown fat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We are currently looking at caffeine supplements to test whether the effect is similar. 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The volunteer\'s average age was 27 with a body mass index (BMI) of 23.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Coffee...can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mouse stem cells were also exposed to caffeine, which saw an increase in metabolism and the burning of more fat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The human body has two kinds of fat cells namely white and brown. Brown fat cells act as a thermostat with cold temperatures inducing brown fat to create heat. Brown fat turns nutrients into energy and helps to keep bodyweight down.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1367} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/burn-fat-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1367\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This study suggests that coffee with its caffeine properties can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Professor Michael Symonds from the University of Nottingham speaking with Medical News Today said: \"The results were positive and we now need to ascertain whether caffeine as one of the ingredients in coffee is acting as the stimulus or if there\'s another component helping with the activation of brown fat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We are currently looking at caffeine supplements to test whether the effect is similar. Once we have confirmed which component is responsible for this, it could potentially be used as part of a weight management regime.\"<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1365} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/aromatic-blur-caffeine-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1365\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>So could a cup or two of coffee a day really help to extinguish that belly jelly and help lead to a leaner you?</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Why a buzz from coffee could lead to a leaner you','','inherit','closed','closed','','1359-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 19:48:50','2019-08-02 00:48:50','',1359,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1359-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1372,4,'2019-08-01 19:49:01','2019-08-02 00:49:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may remember her as Stevie J’s Panamanian princess or even as dancehall artiste’s Spice best friend on<strong> Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, these days Estelita Quintero is out of the reality TV circuit and is instead focusing on wellness. Quintero recently opened up about how cosmetic surgery to improve the look of her buttocks had made her sick.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":380} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Stevie-J_Estelita.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero and Stevie J.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quintero noted that it wasn’t only a physical manifestation of being unwell but she also began to feel depressed. According to Quintero,  she received the butt injections while working as a stripper in Miami.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, she explained that approximately five years later, the injections had started to make her feel sick. In a 19-minute-long video posted to YouTube Quintero documented her journey to Colombia where she had the silicone fillers removed from her buttocks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/During-Surgery-Quintero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during her surgical procedure to remove silicone implants from her buttocks. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before her travels to the South American country, Quintero said she had tried four times to have the contents injected into her posterior to give its voluptuous shape removed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quintero-Pre-Surgery_Buzz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during post-surgery recovery. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right? And honestly, four unsuccessful surgeries in the U.S. was almost $80,000 through the years. And now I am here paying more money, but I know that this it,” said Quintero.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em><strong> “It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right .\"</strong></em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opening up and documenting it all on camera and in the public domain of Instagram and Youtube, according to Estelita, is to spread awareness about the dangers associated with butt implants. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Excerpt-from-Video-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" /><figcaption>Nurse displaying silicone waste removed from Quintero post-surgery. 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I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now,” said Quintero, who then instructed the nurse to showcase a red bag, which was labelled with a radioactive hazard sign, noting that it contained the material that was taken out of her buttocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>\"I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now\"</em></strong></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The documented journey to recovery for the former reality TV show didn’t end with her near 20-minute-long <a href=\"https://youtu.be/IN9S3LWqOiw\">YouTube video</a> as she has continued to showcase her healing process in her <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/estelitaquintero/?hl=en\">Instagram stories</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In making her experience public, Quintero has not escaped criticism. However, she has proudly proclaimed that she is comfortable with her natural booty and beauty. Quintero isn’t the only reality show celeb to have had their butt implants removed. In 2018, K. 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Quintero recently opened up about how cosmetic surgery to improve the look of her buttocks had made her sick.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":380} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Stevie-J_Estelita.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero and Stevie J.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quintero noted that it wasn’t only a physical manifestation of being unwell but she also began to feel depressed. According to Quintero,  she received the butt injections while working as a stripper in Miami.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, she explained that approximately five years later, the injections had started to make her feel sick. In a 19-minute-long video posted to YouTube Quintero documented her journey to Colombia where she had the silicone fillers removed from her buttocks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/During-Surgery-Quintero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during her surgical procedure to remove silicone implants from her buttocks. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before her travels to the South American country, Quintero said she had tried four times to have the contents injected into her posterior to give its voluptuous shape removed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quintero-Pre-Surgery_Buzz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during post-surgery recovery. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right? And honestly, four unsuccessful surgeries in the U.S. was almost $80,000 through the years. And now I am here paying more money, but I know that this it,” said Quintero.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em><strong> “It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right.\"</strong></em></p><cite>— Estelita Quintero</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opening up and documenting it all on camera and in the public domain of Instagram and Youtube, according to Estelita, is to spread awareness about the dangers associated with butt implants. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Excerpt-from-Video-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" /><figcaption>Nurse displaying silicone waste removed from Quintero post-surgery. Source: Youtube - Estelita Quintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The purpose of me filming this video is to hopefully … show all the girls that it is not worth it -don’t freakin’ do it. I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now,” said Quintero, who then instructed the nurse to showcase a red bag, which was labelled with a radioactive hazard sign, noting that it contained the material that was taken out of her buttocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>\"I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now.\"</em></strong></p><cite>— Estelita Quintero</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The documented journey to recovery for the former reality TV show didn’t end with her near 20-minute-long <a href=\"https://youtu.be/IN9S3LWqOiw\">YouTube video</a> as she has continued to showcase her healing process in her <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/estelitaquintero/?hl=en\">Instagram stories</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In making her experience public, Quintero has not escaped criticism. However, she has proudly proclaimed that she is comfortable with her natural booty and beauty. Quintero isn’t the only reality show celeb to have had their butt implants removed. In 2018, K. Michelle also opened up about black market silicone butt injections, in which she had four surgeries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Former ‘LHHATL’ star ditches reality TV and her butt implants','','inherit','closed','closed','','379-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 19:52:07','2019-08-02 00:52:07','',379,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1376,11,'2019-08-01 19:54:45','2019-08-02 00:54:45','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica is famed for its Blue Mountain coffee and there may well be properties within it that could lead to a slimmer you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1361} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Coffee-Beans-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1361\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> A recent study has revealed that caffeine which is found in coffee makes one burn off brown fat, which in turn burns energy to create heat.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1363} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Pouring-Coffee-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1363\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The study conducted by the University of Nottingham and published in Scientific Reports examined nine persons consuming a caffeinated drink or water and then measured the heat produced as a result. The volunteer\'s average age was 27 with a body mass index (BMI) of 23.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Coffee...can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mouse stem cells were also exposed to caffeine, which saw an increase in metabolism and the burning of more fat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The human body has two kinds of fat cells namely white and brown. Brown fat cells act as a thermostat with cold temperatures inducing brown fat to create heat. Brown fat turns nutrients into energy and helps to keep bodyweight down.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1367} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/burn-fat-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1367\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This study suggests that coffee with its caffeine properties can be of great help to trigger brown fat, thus making it a fat buster.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Professor Michael Symonds from the University of Nottingham speaking with Medical News Today said: \"The results were positive and we now need to ascertain whether caffeine as one of the ingredients in coffee is acting as the stimulus or if there\'s another component helping with the activation of brown fat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>This is the first study in humans to show that something like a cup of coffee can have a direct effect on our brown fat functions.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We are currently looking at caffeine supplements to test whether the effect is similar. Once we have confirmed which component is responsible for this, it could potentially be used as part of a weight management regime.\"<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1365} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/aromatic-blur-caffeine-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1365\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>So could a cup or two of coffee a day really help to extinguish that belly jelly and help lead to a leaner you?</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"This is the first study in humans to show that something like a cup of coffee can have a direct effect on our brown fat functions. The potential implications of our results are pretty big, as obesity is a major health concern for society, and we also have a growing diabetes epidemic, and brown fat could potentially be part of the solution,\'\' declared Professor Symonds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Why a buzz from coffee could lead to a leaner you','','inherit','closed','closed','','1359-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 19:54:45','2019-08-02 00:54:45','',1359,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1359-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1377,23,'2019-08-02 11:03:04','2019-08-02 16:03:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":438,\"height\":438} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms — or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular — lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f324KsKsoQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nhi__MIPOySfvhpM-G0KlSjLjECR8qHxo&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Machine Riddim</a>, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<strong><em>Story written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','publish','closed','closed','','where-are-the-dancehall-juggling-projects','','','2019-08-15 12:18:29','2019-08-15 17:18:29','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1377',0,'post','',0),(1378,4,'2019-08-01 20:04:29','2019-08-02 01:04:29','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may remember her as Stevie J’s Panamanian princess or even as dancehall artiste’s Spice best friend on<strong> Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, these days Estelita Quintero is out of the reality TV circuit and is instead focusing on wellness. Quintero recently opened up about how cosmetic surgery to improve the look of her buttocks had made her sick.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":380} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Stevie-J_Estelita.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero and Stevie J.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quintero noted that it wasn’t only a physical manifestation of being unwell but she also began to feel depressed. According to Quintero,  she received the butt injections while working as a stripper in Miami.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, she explained that approximately five years later, the injections had started to make her feel sick. In a 19-minute-long video posted to YouTube Quintero documented her journey to Colombia where she had the silicone fillers removed from her buttocks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/During-Surgery-Quintero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during her surgical procedure to remove silicone implants from her buttocks. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before her travels to the South American country, Quintero said she had tried four times to have the contents injected into her posterior to give its voluptuous shape removed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quintero-Pre-Surgery_Buzz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during post-surgery recovery. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right? And honestly, four unsuccessful surgeries in the U.S. was almost $80,000 through the years. And now I am here paying more money, but I know that this it,” said Quintero.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> </em>“It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right.\"</strong></p><cite>— Estelita Quintero</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opening up and documenting it all on camera and in the public domain of Instagram and Youtube, according to Estelita, is to spread awareness about the dangers associated with butt implants. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Excerpt-from-Video-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" /><figcaption>Nurse displaying silicone waste removed from Quintero post-surgery. Source: Youtube - Estelita Quintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The purpose of me filming this video is to hopefully … show all the girls that it is not worth it -don’t freakin’ do it. I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now,” said Quintero, who then instructed the nurse to showcase a red bag, which was labelled with a radioactive hazard sign, noting that it contained the material that was taken out of her buttocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>\"I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now.\"</strong></p><cite>— Estelita Quintero</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The documented journey to recovery for the former reality TV show didn’t end with her near 20-minute-long <a href=\"https://youtu.be/IN9S3LWqOiw\">YouTube video</a> as she has continued to showcase her healing process in her <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/estelitaquintero/?hl=en\">Instagram stories</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In making her experience public, Quintero has not escaped criticism. However, she has proudly proclaimed that she is comfortable with her natural booty and beauty. Quintero isn’t the only reality show celeb to have had their butt implants removed. In 2018, K. Michelle also opened up about black market silicone butt injections, in which she had four surgeries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Former ‘LHHATL’ star ditches reality TV and her butt implants','','inherit','closed','closed','','379-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 20:04:29','2019-08-02 01:04:29','',379,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1379,11,'2019-08-01 20:06:43','2019-08-02 01:06:43','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimmey Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called After Party Riddim, which featured top Dancehall artiste such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimmey Records released the Rising Sun Riddim that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s. As time progressed, it moved on to the next popular music in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms, lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here is a list of some of the top ones:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Pepper Seed Riddim </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong>Bug and Clone Riddim</strong> — 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong>Joy Ride Riddim</strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong>Buy Ou</strong>t — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong>Showtime Riddim</strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong>BookShelf Riddim</strong> — 1998<br><strong>Bruk Out Riddim</strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong>Diwali Riddim</strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong>Chiney Gal</strong> — 2002<br><strong>Fiesta Riddim</strong> — 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong>Drop Leaf Riddim</strong> — 2004 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>FAST FORWARD</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artiste these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Jus Tus released the Time Machine Riddim, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the ‘Traffic Riddim’ that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reaction on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 20:06:43','2019-08-02 01:06:43','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1380,4,'2019-08-01 20:40:50','2019-08-02 01:40:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Naomi Campbell has claimed she was barred from a hotel in the south of France because of the colour of her skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 49-year-old supermodel has alleged that she wasn\'t let into the hotel in the south of France, which she chose not to name.  She said a guard told her the hotel was full but that she later saw others being allowed in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1381} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Naomi-Campbell-skin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" /><figcaption>Naomi Campbell</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking to Paris Match magazine, she said: \"The word \'diversity\' is everywhere today but it did not exist when I started. I\'ve always wanted people to be treated equally.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/naomi-campbell-disinfects-her-seat-when-she-flies/\"><strong>Campbell</strong></a> said she was invited to participate at an event at the hotel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"It is for these kinds of revolting moments that I will continue to speak up\"</p><cite>— Naomi Campbell </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They did not want to let my friend and I in because of the colour of my skin. It is for these kinds of revolting moments that I will continue to speak up and make myself heard,\" she added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Naomi Campbell claims she was barred from a hotel because of her skin colour','','publish','closed','closed','','naomi-campbell-claims-she-was-barred-from-a-hotel-because-of-her-skin-colour','','','2019-08-01 21:44:22','2019-08-02 02:44:22','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1380',0,'post','',0),(1381,4,'2019-08-01 20:36:43','2019-08-02 01:36:43','','Naomi-Campbell-skin','','inherit','closed','closed','','naomi-campbell-skin','','','2019-08-01 20:36:43','2019-08-02 01:36:43','',1380,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Naomi-Campbell-skin.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1382,4,'2019-08-01 20:40:50','2019-08-02 01:40:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Naomi Campbell has claimed she was barred from a hotel in the south of France because of the colour of her skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 49-year-old supermodel has alleged that she wasn\'t let into the hotel in the south of France, which she chose not to name.  She said a guard told her the hotel was full but that she later saw others being allowed in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1381} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Naomi-Campbell-skin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" /><figcaption>Naomi Campbell</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking to Paris Match magazine, she said: \"The word \'diversity\' is everywhere today but it did not exist when I started. I\'ve always wanted people to be treated equally.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell said she was invited to participate at an event at the hotel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"It is for these kinds of revolting moments that I will continue to speak up\"</p><cite>— Naomi Campbell </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They did not want to let my friend and I in because of the colour of my skin. 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Toyota’s reputation for reliability and dependability does not readily spring to mind when you first encounter this new Supra; rather you think, I wonder what this baby can do?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":69} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/supra-2020-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toyota has hooked up with BMW to produce a sports car reminiscent of the Z4. Wearing its name in the same 90s font, the Supra acknowledges its past and declares this is not a carbon copy of the Z4.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Built in Austria, the Supra 2020 only comes in 8-speed automatic transmission with 335 horsepower, 365 pound-feet of torque. 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With a Ferrari-like fender chock full of vents from the front lights to the hood and boasting very wide door sills, this sports car is a head turner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toyota has furnished this car’s interior with good materials. The stitched dash, 8.8-inch infotainment screen and ten-speaker adaptive JBL stereo unit and large bucket seats signal the Supra’s purpose. The large twin exhaust pipes, low-lying 19-inch alloy wheels and 50:50 weight-balance enhance what is indeed a sweet ride.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no question that the new Supra delivers a lot for a sports car starting at US$50,000 when compared with other cars in its range. The Infiniti Q60 400s, Corvette Stingray, Camaro SS 1LE, Lincoln MK2 and Acura RLX Sports Hybrid come in over the cost of the Supra. 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It’s all we heard from dealers and fans, especially on social media.” </p><cite>— 2020 Supra chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Supra first came out in the 70s and was closely based on the Celica. Throughout the 80s and 90s its popularity skyrocketed when it was featured in the first movie in the franchise, The Fast and the Furious (a Mark IV driven by Paul Walker’s character Brian).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":68} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/paul-walker-supra-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68\" /><figcaption>THE LATE PAUL WALKER WITH THE ICONIC SUPRA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This new Mark V Supra is a fun and exciting sports car to drive with appealing aesthetics. Toyota’s reputation for reliability and dependability does not readily spring to mind when you first encounter this new Supra; rather you think, I wonder what this baby can do?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":69} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/supra-2020-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toyota has hooked up with BMW to produce a sports car reminiscent of the Z4. Wearing its name in the same 90s font, the Supra acknowledges its past and declares this is not a carbon copy of the Z4.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Built in Austria, the Supra 2020 only comes in 8-speed automatic transmission with 335 horsepower, 365 pound-feet of torque. The turbocharged 3.0-litre incline 6-cylinder engine generates a top speed of 155 miles per hour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 3,400-pound Supra can do 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds, making it quicker than the BMW Z4. Imagine what this can do on the North Coast Highway?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[70]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/supra-supra-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"70\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=70\" class=\"wp-image-70\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What you have here are two reputable marques, Toyota and BMW, collaborating to update a classic and the devil is truly in the detail here. With a Ferrari-like fender chock full of vents from the front lights to the hood and boasting very wide door sills, this sports car is a head turner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toyota has furnished this car’s interior with good materials. The stitched dash, 8.8-inch infotainment screen and ten-speaker adaptive JBL stereo unit and large bucket seats signal the Supra’s purpose. The large twin exhaust pipes, low-lying 19-inch alloy wheels and 50:50 weight-balance enhance what is indeed a sweet ride.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no question that the new Supra delivers a lot for a sports car starting at US$50,000 when compared with other cars in its range. The Infiniti Q60 400s, Corvette Stingray, Camaro SS 1LE, Lincoln MK2 and Acura RLX Sports Hybrid come in over the cost of the Supra. The Toyota Supra makes a triumphant return and is a dashing high-performance coupe that delivers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','The new 2020 Toyota Supra: A sexy sports car that won’t cost you an arm and a leg','','inherit','closed','closed','','66-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 21:31:11','2019-08-02 02:31:11','',66,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/66-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1386,4,'2019-08-01 21:43:07','2019-08-02 02:43:07','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Naomi Campbell has claimed she was barred from a hotel in the south of France because of the colour of her skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 49-year-old supermodel has alleged that she wasn\'t let into the hotel in the south of France, which she chose not to name.  She said a guard told her the hotel was full but that she later saw others being allowed in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1381} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Naomi-Campbell-skin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" /><figcaption>Naomi Campbell</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking to Paris Match magazine, she said: \"The word \'diversity\' is everywhere today but it did not exist when I started. I\'ve always wanted people to be treated equally.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/naomi-campbell-disinfects-her-seat-when-she-flies/\">Campbell</a> said she was invited to participate at an event at the hotel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"It is for these kinds of revolting moments that I will continue to speak up\"</p><cite>— Naomi Campbell </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They did not want to let my friend and I in because of the colour of my skin. It is for these kinds of revolting moments that I will continue to speak up and make myself heard,\" she added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Naomi Campbell claims she was barred from a hotel because of her skin colour','','inherit','closed','closed','','1380-revision-v1','','','2019-08-01 21:43:07','2019-08-02 02:43:07','',1380,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1387,4,'2019-08-01 21:44:12','2019-08-02 02:44:12','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Naomi Campbell has claimed she was barred from a hotel in the south of France because of the colour of her skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 49-year-old supermodel has alleged that she wasn\'t let into the hotel in the south of France, which she chose not to name.  She said a guard told her the hotel was full but that she later saw others being allowed in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1381} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Naomi-Campbell-skin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1381\" /><figcaption>Naomi Campbell</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking to Paris Match magazine, she said: \"The word \'diversity\' is everywhere today but it did not exist when I started. I\'ve always wanted people to be treated equally.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/naomi-campbell-disinfects-her-seat-when-she-flies/\"><strong>Campbell</strong></a> said she was invited to participate at an event at the hotel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"It is for these kinds of revolting moments that I will continue to speak up\"</p><cite>— Naomi Campbell </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They did not want to let my friend and I in because of the colour of my skin. 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But for Marie Sano, more popularly known as Bad Gyal\nMarie, hers was the journey of more than 8,000 miles – from Tokyo, Japan, to\nKingston, Jamaica. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her ‘one step’ came in 2009 when she\ndecided to leave the place she had called home all her life to move to Jamaica,\na place she inexplicably felt drawn to, from the very first time she heard\ndancehall music at a Japanese club.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “Reggae music is big in Japan” </p><cite>- Bad Gyal Marie</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Reggae music is big in Japan,” she said.\n“I remember when I was a teenager I went to a club and the DJ played dancehall\nmusic, and it changed my life. I just felt something. I cannot explain because\nit was so strange. It was like my blood just started boiling.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Determined to pursue this new-found\npassion, she threw herself into research about Jamaican music. She invested in\nrecords and practised spinning them in clubs. But even then, she never intended\nfor it to become her full-time career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":929} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/MarieShabba-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-929\" /><figcaption>Bad Gyal Marie (left) says Likkle Shabba (right) taught her a lot about dancehall music. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What she felt in that moment when she fell\nin love with dancehall and reggae music, however, was perhaps the pull of the\nuniverse, drawing her in the direction of exactly where she needed to be, as\nsince her move to Jamaica, Bad Gyal Marie has realised that being a selector is\nin fact her calling. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Operating as the lone female selector on the sound system, Notorious International, Bad Gyal Marie has made quite the name for herself, most recently copping first place in the keenly contested 2019 Boom All Star Sound Clash.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her journey to the Boom title took some\ndoing, however, as Bad Gyal Marie had to work hard to prove that she was more\nthan a spectacle – more than a little Japanese girl playing around with\nJamaican culture. And even before then, she had to convince her parents that\nmoving to Jamaica was a good idea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":930} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/MarieA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-930\" /><figcaption>Bad Gyal Marie moved to Jamaica from Japan in 2009. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After graduating from college with a degree\nin Cultural Studies, Marie decided to make the permanent move. By then, her\nparents had been sufficiently convinced that this was her passion and she now\nhad their full support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She started her career as a selector in\nJamaica by working with a fellow Japanese national. Together, both women would\nget a shot at the turntables at popular local street dances like Passa Passa. But\nfor Marie, it was not enough. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “I always say every Jamaican is my teacher, in language and in music and so I just ketch the patois likkle by likkle” </p><cite>- Bad Gyal Marie</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Determined to be taken more seriously and\nrealising that she wanted to play all night and not just for 15 minutes, Marie\nmet Likkle Shabba, a selector from Kingston 13 who took her under his wings,\ntraining her and teaching her the ropes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I used to just go to the studio and talk\nto people daily. I always say every Jamaican is my teacher, in language and in\nmusic and so I just ketch the patois likkle by likkle,” Marie said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Working with Likkle Shabba, Marie received\nmore exposure, playing in a weekly session they hosted together called Yard\nClothes Wednesdays in the Wellington Road area of Kingston 13. They would later\ngo on to create the sound system Notorious International, featuring the likes\nof DJ Premiere, DJ Lucky, Oddie Frass, Superstar from Tokyo, and of course\nMarie and Likkle Shabba.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now that she has earned the respect of many\nin the dancehall space, Marie continues to make her mark across Jamaica. And along\nwith Notorious International, Marie has entered the Guinness Sounds of\nGreatness before winning the Boom All-Star Clash in May 2019. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Japanese selector makes Jamaica her home','','inherit','closed','closed','','924-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 09:47:48','2019-08-02 14:47:48','',924,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/924-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1394,0,'2019-08-02 10:06:32','2019-08-02 15:06:32','','Miss Universe Jamaica','','publish','closed','closed','','miss-universe-jamaica','','','2019-08-15 11:00:57','2019-08-15 16:00:57','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=out&#038;p=1394',0,'out','',0),(1395,23,'2019-08-14 18:02:56','2019-08-14 23:02:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the successful launch of the second issue of his comic anthology\nseries ‘I-Land Chronicles’ in July, publisher Kevin Jackson hopes to jumpstart\nthe Jamaican comic book industry, much like how Stan Lee did with the Marvel\nbrand in the 60s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1410} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0020-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1410\" /><figcaption>  A young reader enjoying \'After Dark\' by Stephen McLeod in issue one of \'I-Land Chronicles\'. (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having been a part of many international award-winning animation projects, Jackson turned to his first love - comics - in 2016. He set up ‘I-Land Chronicles’ as an experiment financed by his pocket and that of two other business partners.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m very proud of I-Land Chronicles. We went from concept to production\nin three months, launching test issues at the Kingston Book Festival in 2016.\nTwo months later we were on sale,” said Jackson, who helped to set legislation\nas the head of the influential Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry.\" </p><cite>— Publisher Kevin Jackson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first issue hit the shelves of Bookophilia on May 10, 2016. The aim of the book was to provide a place where local comic book content creators could show off their talent or experiment without affecting their core products. All creators retain the copyright to their material, and they also receive royalties based on sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry. Creating a monthly\nbook with a single creative team would be a problem. Using the anthology format\nlike Manga allows us to not be dependent on a single artist,” Jackson explained.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1411} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0159.jpg-New-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" /><figcaption>Kevin Jackson (centre), the publishers of \'I-Land Chronicles\', poses with part of the creative team behind \'Duppy Conqueror\', Davia Morris (left), and Inker Akein Bantin. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whereas North American comics tend to favour a single story and\nproduction team on a monthly basis, Japanese comics like Shōnen Jump fill their\npages with multiple stories from different artists providing a wider variety to\nreaders weekly. For Jackson, this option solved several problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To this, issue one featured four Jamaica comic book artists and their\ntales – ‘Maroonblack’ by Henry Grandison, ‘Children of Insurrection’ by Stephen\nRoper, ‘Knock Knock &amp; Track Star’ by Patrick Allen and ‘After Dark’ by\nStephen McLeod. Each artist is given five pages for their stories.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“It’s not just about the money for me. 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Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":525,\"height\":525} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"525\" height=\"525\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s. As time progressed, it moved on to the next popular music in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular, lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the Time Machine Riddim, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. 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He set up ‘I-Land Chronicles’ as an experiment financed by his pocket and that of two other business partners.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m very proud of I-Land Chronicles. We went from concept to production\nin three months, launching test issues at the Kingston Book Festival in 2016.\nTwo months later we were on sale,” said Jackson, who helped to set legislation\nas the head of the influential Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry.\" </p><cite>Publisher Kevin Jackson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first issue hit the shelves of Bookophilia on May 10, 2016. The aim of the book was to provide a place where local comic book content creators could show off their talent or experiment without affecting their core products. All creators retain the copyright to their material, and they also receive royalties based on sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry. Creating a monthly\nbook with a single creative team would be a problem. Using the anthology format\nlike Manga allows us to not be dependent on a single artist,” Jackson explained.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whereas North American comics tend to favour a single story and\nproduction team on a monthly basis, Japanese comics like Shōnen Jump fill their\npages with multiple stories from different artists providing a wider variety to\nreaders weekly. For Jackson, this option solved several problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1411} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0159.jpg-New-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To this, issue one featured four Jamaica comic book artists and their\ntales – ‘Maroonblack’ by Henry Grandison, ‘Children of Insurrection’ by Stephen\nRoper, ‘Knock Knock &amp; Track Star’ by Patrick Allen and ‘After Dark’ by\nStephen McLeod. Each artist is given five pages for their stories.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“It’s not just about the money for me. It’s about legitimizing the industry as a whole.\"</p><cite>- Publisher Kevin Jackson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And based on the knowledge he gained in production and marketing for ‘I-Land\nChronicles’, Jackson was to help other creators. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We also discovered that while there is an abundance of talent, there’s\na lack of information and standardisation of comic book production. There’s\nalso an unfortunate lack of business acumen in the creative community,” Jackson\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1412,1413]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0172.jpg-new-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1412\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1412\" class=\"wp-image-1412\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0176.jpg-new-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1413\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1413\" class=\"wp-image-1413\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want to do more than just publish creator content in ‘I-Land\nChronicles’. We have the expertise to help those creators make their own comic\nbooks, market them and get them on to store shelves,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So far, creators haven’t taken him up on the offer, but he hopes that\nas ‘I-Land Chronicles’ grows, more persons will step forward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s not just about the money for me. It’s about legitimizing the\nindustry as a whole. 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Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":464,\"height\":464} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"464\" height=\"464\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the Time Machine Riddim, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 11:21:50','2019-08-02 16:21:50','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1421,11,'2019-08-02 11:33:18','2019-08-02 16:33:18','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":464,\"height\":464} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"464\" height=\"464\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the latter part of 2018, JA Productions released the Time Machine Riddim, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 11:33:18','2019-08-02 16:33:18','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1422,11,'2019-08-02 11:54:56','2019-08-02 16:54:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":464,\"height\":464} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"464\" height=\"464\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the Time Machine Riddim, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 11:54:56','2019-08-02 16:54:56','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1424,9,'2019-08-02 12:02:56','2019-08-02 17:02:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the successful launch of the second issue of his comic anthology\nseries ‘I-Land Chronicles’ in July, publisher Kevin Jackson hopes to jumpstart\nthe Jamaican comic book industry, much like how Stan Lee did with the Marvel\nbrand in the 60s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1410} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0020-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1410\" /><figcaption>  A young reader enjoying \'After Dark\' by Stephen McLeod in issue one of \'I-Land Chronicles\'. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having been a part of many international award-winning animation projects, Jackson turned to his first love - comics - in 2016. He set up ‘I-Land Chronicles’ as an experiment financed by his pocket and that of two other business partners.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m very proud of I-Land Chronicles. We went from concept to production\nin three months, launching test issues at the Kingston Book Festival in 2016.\nTwo months later we were on sale,” said Jackson, who helped to set legislation\nas the head of the influential Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry.\" </p><cite>- Publisher Kevin Jackson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first issue hit the shelves of Bookophilia on May 10, 2016. The aim of the book was to provide a place where local comic book content creators could show off their talent or experiment without affecting their core products. All creators retain the copyright to their material, and they also receive royalties based on sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry. Creating a monthly\nbook with a single creative team would be a problem. Using the anthology format\nlike Manga allows us to not be dependent on a single artist,” Jackson explained.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1411} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0159.jpg-New-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" /><figcaption>Kevin Jackson (centre), the publishers of \'I-Land Chronicles\', poses with part of the creative team behind \'Duppy Conqueror\', Davia Morris (left), and Inker Akein Bantin. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whereas North American comics tend to favour a single story and\nproduction team on a monthly basis, Japanese comics like Shōnen Jump fill their\npages with multiple stories from different artists providing a wider variety to\nreaders weekly. For Jackson, this option solved several problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To this, issue one featured four Jamaica comic book artists and their\ntales – ‘Maroonblack’ by Henry Grandison, ‘Children of Insurrection’ by Stephen\nRoper, ‘Knock Knock &amp; Track Star’ by Patrick Allen and ‘After Dark’ by\nStephen McLeod. Each artist is given five pages for their stories.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“It’s not just about the money for me. It’s about legitimizing the industry as a whole.\"</p><cite>- Publisher Kevin Jackson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And based on the knowledge he gained in production and marketing for ‘I-Land\nChronicles’, Jackson was to help other creators. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We also discovered that while there is an abundance of talent, there’s\na lack of information and standardisation of comic book production. There’s\nalso an unfortunate lack of business acumen in the creative community,” Jackson\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1412,1413]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0172.jpg-new-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1412\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1412\" class=\"wp-image-1412\" /><figcaption>Issue one of \'I-Land Chronicles\'.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0176.jpg-new-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1413\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1413\" class=\"wp-image-1413\" /><figcaption>Kevin Jackson has high hopes for the second issue of \'I-Land Chronicles\'.</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want to do more than just publish creator content in ‘I-Land\nChronicles’. We have the expertise to help those creators make their own comic\nbooks, market them and get them on to store shelves,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So far, creators haven’t taken him up on the offer, but he hopes that\nas ‘I-Land Chronicles’ grows, more persons will step forward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s not just about the money for me. It’s about legitimizing the\nindustry as a whole. 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Although the two have been trying to keep a low profile, Nicki and Kenneth were seen collecting a marriage licence in July.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Nicki was forced to previously insist she is not \"lowering standards\" by dating Kenneth because he loved her before she found fame.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"If I\'m being honest, spiritually, I\'m at the best place I\'ve been in a long time.\" </p><cite>- Nicki Minaj</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: \"When a person is with a n**** that loved them before they had a dime in their pocket...? How do you not understand that? How do you not understand happiness versus clout? How f***ing dare you talk about lowering standards.\" <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nicki credits her boyfriend for making her feel \"empowered\".<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: \"If I\'m being honest, spiritually, I\'m at the best place I\'ve been in a long time. I think who you have in your life determines how you feel spiritually. I\'m happy now with or without a man, but it just so happens the n***a in my life, he\'s known me since I was 14. He knows the real me. I don\'t have to pretend. 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We tell our boys, ‘Don’t cry’ etc., and so from you were very young, you are policed, and you learn to suppress your emotions; to not show them in whatever circumstance as best as possible,” Nelson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> \"We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence.\"</em></strong> </p><cite>- J-FLAG Executive Director, Jaevion Nelson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When we look at the general culture, I think for a number of us, it’s a huge part in how we perform masculinity. We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence because that is the only way you will be a man,” he explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See more from our interview with Jaevion Nelson in the video below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/RmTcCG5ZnxU\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/RmTcCG5ZnxU\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“From where I stand and my organisation, we are always concerned about how, as a people, we deal with issues. Certainly, for most of us in the Jamaican society, [we] want to be seen as the real man,” Nelson told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In seeking some insight, <strong>BUZZ</strong> also spoke in-depth with Reverend Al Miller, who expressed his concern around how these hurtful masculine stereotypes ran through the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1454} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-1-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" /><figcaption>Reverend Al Miller, (Photo: Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller contended some of the societal ills\nfacing Jamaica can be linked to the turmoil of the slavery era, as the island\nis still yet to fully heal from the scars of its abusive, violent past.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong><em>\"We have restricted emotions to a category of whether you cry or not... that isn’t [even] one percent of the spectrum of human emotion\" </em></strong></p><cite>- Reverend Al Miller</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All behaviour is as a result of our varied human experiences, so what we have been through as a people would have affected how we think and therefore how we behave,” the reverend told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is the impact of slavery’s aftermath,\nbut that concept has continued to evolve and remain with us in many respects,\nprimarily because there is a totally mistaken concept that we have developed about\n‘MAN’ and manhood,” Miller explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This level of ignorance has allowed this misconception\nto remain and therefore affect behaviour and the society [as a whole] adversely,”\nhe added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way Miller, who leads the Fellowship Tabernacle, sees it, humans were created by God as emotional beings, so to separate emotion from relationships and experiences is unhealthy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1456} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-3-1024x611.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1456\" /><figcaption>Rev. Al Miller shows the BUZZ lens that he is one of God\'s emotional creatures as he offers a smile (Photo: Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The truth is humans are fundamentally relational beings, and in the centre of relationships is emotion. We were created by God as emotional creatures,” Miller told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>\"A man must show tenderness...see the hurt and pain of others\"</em></strong></p><cite>Al Miller, speaking to BUZZ</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All of our responses are from emotion; you cannot divorce emotion from\nbehavioural response because it is at the core of who we are. We’ve got\nto show that [emotion] is not a sign of weakness – I say on the contrary, it\ntakes a real man to cry,” the reverend argued further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reverend Miller declared that it is a man’s\nduty to be emotional, but instead of denying those feelings, Jamaican men must\nbe re-trained to properly manage and direct these emotions the right way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1457} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-2-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1457\" /><figcaption>Al Miller, in an interview with BUZZ asks \'How can we not show any emotion?\' (Photo: Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A man must show tenderness, show hurt and be able to see the hurt and\npain of others; he must feel joy, fear and sadness. How can you say we’re\nnot to show any emotion?” Miller asked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is how we handle, manage, direct or suppress these emotions by whatever other factors of socialisation that has happened in our lives,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller said he disagrees vehemently with\nthe common misnomer that men who show emotions are “weak” – as well as the\nseemingly heightened lack of self-awareness in the Jamaican man, which has\ncontributed to the problem.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have restricted emotions to a category of whether you cry or not but\nthat isn’t [even] one percent of the spectrum of human emotion,” Miller\nasserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As sections of the island finally get the\nconversation started in getting the issue of ‘men and emotions’ addressed,\nReverend Miller told BUZZ that acknowledging the problem is always the first\nstep.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1458} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1458\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is important that we re-train our men\nbecause the system has given him an erroneous sense of manhood and some\nnegative images have been planted in the mind and society supports and feeds\nthat negative concept,” Miller said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“And so, it has really become part of our cultural thinking in too significant a way. We’ve got to go back and reverse it because it’s not healthy, it’s not real,” Miller, a father of four, told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to him, part of one’s personal development\nfrom infancy to maturity dictates that humans “must express and be honest about\nwhat we feel” – to deny genuine, real feelings results in a dishonest nature.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That is why some of our men become so\ndeceptive and lie and steal, because we’re suppressing natural responses to the\nevents and circumstances of life,” Reverend Miller contended.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong><em>\"...You cannot divorce emotion from behavioural response...it is at the core of who we are\"</em></strong></p><cite>- Rev. 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We tell our boys, ‘Don’t cry’ etc., and so from you were very young, you are policed, and you learn to suppress your emotions; to not show them in whatever circumstance as best as possible,” Nelson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> \"We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence.\"</em></strong> </p><cite>- J-FLAG Executive Director, Jaevion Nelson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When we look at the general culture, I think for a number of us, it’s a huge part in how we perform masculinity. We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence because that is the only way you will be a man,” he explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See more from our interview with Jaevion Nelson in the video below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/QBQ1GjWuUY8\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/QBQ1GjWuUY8\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“From where I stand and my organization, we\nare always concerned about how, as a people, we deal with issues. Certainly, for\nmost of us in the Jamaican society, [we] want to be seen as the real man,”\nNelson told BUZZ.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In seeking some insight, BUZZ also spoke in\ndepth with Reverend Al Miller, who expressed his concern around how normalised masculine\nstereotypes ran through the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller contended some of the societal ills\nfacing Jamaica can be linked to the turmoil of the slavery era, as the island\nis still yet to fully heal from the scars of its abusive, violent past.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All behaviour is as a result of our varied\nhuman experiences, so what we have been through as a people would have affected\nhow we think and therefore how we behave,” the reverend told BUZZ.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is the impact of slavery’s aftermath,\nbut that concept has continued to evolve and remain with us in many respects,\nprimarily because there is a totally mistaken concept that we have developed about\n‘MAN’ and manhood,” Miller explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This level of ignorance has allowed this misconception\nto remain and therefore affect behaviour and the society [as a whole] adversely,”\nhe added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way Miller, who leads the Fellowship\nTabernacle, sees it, humans were created by God as emotional beings, so to seperate\nemotion from relationships and experiences is unhealthy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The truth is humans are fundamentally\nrelational beings, and in the centre of relationships is emotion. We were created by God as\nemotional creatures,” Miller told BUZZ.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All of our responses are from emotion; you cannot divorce emotion from\nbehavioural response because it is at the core of who we are. We’ve got\nto show that [emotion] is not a sign of weakness – I say on the contrary, it\ntakes a real man to cry,” the reverend argued further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reverend Miller declared that it is a man’s\nduty to be emotional, but instead of denying those feelings, Jamaican men must\nbe re-trained to properly manage and direct these emotions the right way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A man must show tenderness, show hurt and be able to see the hurt and\npain of others; he must feel joy, fear and sadness. How can you say we’re\nnot to show any emotion?” Miller asked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is how we handle, manage, direct or\nsuppress these emotions by whatever other factors of socialisation that has\nhappened in our lives,” he told BUZZ.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller said he disagrees vehemently with\nthe common misnomer that men who show emotions are “weak” – as well as the\nseemingly heightened lack of self-awareness in the Jamaican man, which has\ncontributed to the problem.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have restricted emotions to a category of whether you cry or not but\nthat isn’t [even] one percent of the spectrum of human emotion,” Miller\nasserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As sections of the island finally get the\nconversation started in getting the issue of ‘men and emotions’ addressed,\nReverend Miller told BUZZ that acknowledging the problem is always the first\nstep.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is important that we re-train our men\nbecause the system has given him an erroneous sense of manhood and some\nnegative images have been planted in the mind and society supports and feeds\nthat negative concept,” Miller said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“And so, it has really become part of our\ncultural thinking in too significant a way. We’ve got to go back and reverse it\nbecause it’s not healthy, it’s not real,” Miller, a father of four, told BUZZ.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to him, part of one’s personal development\nfrom infancy to maturity dictates that humans “must express and be honest about\nwhat we feel” – to deny genuine, real feelings results in a dishonest nature.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That is why some of our men become so\ndeceptive and lie and steal, because we’re suppressing natural responses to the\nevents and circumstances of life,” Reverend Miller contended.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stay tuned for part two of our Men &amp;\nEmotions series, as BUZZ looks at what possible solutions are available to this\nimpending mental health crisis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Men &amp; Emotions – How Did We Get Here, Jamaica? (Part 1)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1445-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 16:15:49','2019-08-02 21:15:49','',1445,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1445-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1450,11,'2019-08-02 16:44:01','2019-08-02 21:44:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":438,\"height\":438} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f324KsKsoQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nhi__MIPOySfvhpM-G0KlSjLjECR8qHxo&amp;index=2\">Time Machine Riddim</a>, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. 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It eventually topped out at number 57 after eight weeks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second single for the R&amp;B artiste, <strong>Cuffing Season</strong>, has been receiving positive feedback on the Jamaican Market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1232} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Brittny-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But, Brittny — who shares a child with dancehall artiste Christopher Martin — outlined that there are struggles associated with being a female act.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“For an upcoming female artiste, it is even harder, as people tend to gravitate easier and more quickly to male artistes. I\'ve now had to open up my life to the public in ways I never thought I could, and deal with a lot of criticism, be it negative positive or constructive,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, the 24-year-old native of Mandeville in the parish of Manchester, signed a distribution deal with Sony Music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/Hip Hop for Jamaica\"</p><cite>— Brittny Jones</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1234} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/no-logo-3-919x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny started singing at an early age, competing in local talent shows and attaining both gold and bronze medals through her singing and dancing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has made public appearances across the globe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1238} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brittny-748x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: “I’d like to be the female face of R&amp;B/Hip Hop for Jamaica, to put us on that platform, advocating clean, positive, timeless music that people can listen to for generations to come,  of course, incorporating aspects of my culture in it where I can.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Within Jamaica, I’d say I’m different from other female artists based on the brand/content I’m selling.&nbsp;Not only am I doing R&amp;B, but my music is more clean, serene and conscious than what we see now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1239} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brit-no-logo-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1239\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brittny listed\nDamion Marley, Popcaan, Protoje, Sean Paul, Shenseea and Beres Hammond as local\nartistes she would love to work with.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International artistes she would love to work with are Rihanna, Alicia Keys (who she grew up listening to), Erykah Badu, Ariana Grande and Drake.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brittny Newman dreams of being the next big thing in music','','inherit','closed','closed','','1225-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 16:52:46','2019-08-02 21:52:46','',1225,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1225-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1454,14,'2019-08-02 17:26:11','2019-08-02 22:26:11','','al-miller-buzz-interview-1','','inherit','closed','closed','','al-miller-buzz-interview-1','','','2019-08-02 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22:44:46','',1445,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1459,21,'2019-08-02 17:53:09','2019-08-02 22:53:09','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1463} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/ed-sheeran.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1463\" /><figcaption> Ed Sheeran</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ed Sheeran\'s \'Divide Tour\' has broken the record for the most attended and highest-grossing tour of all time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Castle on the Hil</strong>l hitmaker made it into the history books on August 2, as his scheduled show at Messegelände in Hannover, Germany, officially marked the moment he overtook U2\'s record for the most attended and highest-grossing tour ever.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2011, U2\'s \'360 Tour\' brought in a staggering $735.4 million after the band concluded an intense 110-show run between June 2009 and July 2011. The \'Divide Tour\' beat U2\'s record on Ed\'s 246th show of the lengthy trek, making $736.7 million with still several weeks left to go. The tour has been running since March 2017, and it is set to conclude on August 26, when Ed will play his 255th show in Ipswitch, England.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Thanks so much for each and every one of you who have come to a show.\" </p><cite>— Ed Sheeran</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Poll Star, the volume of Ed\'s shows meant he surpassed U2\'s attendance record earlier than the gross sales record, despite having a lower average attendance of 34,541 per show, versus U2\'s 66,091 average.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the sales tally comes as the 28-year-old musician actually had the lowest average ticket price out of the Top 10 highest-grossing tours of 2018, charging an average of $86.75, and offering no VIP packages. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking about his record-breaking tour on Instagram on Friday, Ed wrote: \"Today the Divide tour broke the all-time tour record set by U2. It’s now the most attended and highest-grossing tour of all time. Thanks so much for each and every one of you who have come to a show. 12 shows left, will never forget it x (sic)\"<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ed Sheeran breaks U2\'s tour record','','publish','closed','closed','','ed-sheeran-breaks-u2s-tour-record','','','2019-08-13 15:01:26','2019-08-13 20:01:26','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1459',0,'post','',0),(1461,11,'2019-08-02 17:46:57','2019-08-02 22:46:57','','Oxtail Oak Wine Bar','','inherit','closed','closed','','oxtail-oak-wine-bar','','','2019-08-02 17:46:57','2019-08-02 22:46:57','',516,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Oxtail-Oak-Wine-Bar.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1463,9,'2019-08-02 17:49:06','2019-08-02 22:49:06','','Ed Sheeran','Radio One Biggest Weekend 2018 live performances -    \n\nEd Sheeran','inherit','closed','closed','','ed-sheeran','','','2019-08-02 17:50:40','2019-08-02 22:50:40','',1459,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/ed-sheeran.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1464,11,'2019-08-02 17:49:27','2019-08-02 22:49:27','','Curry Goat Display Pic Oak Wine Bar','','inherit','closed','closed','','curry-goat-display-pic-oak-wine-bar','','','2019-08-02 17:49:27','2019-08-02 22:49:27','',516,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Curry-Goat-Display-Pic-Oak-Wine-Bar.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1465,14,'2019-08-02 17:50:15','2019-08-02 22:50:15','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1446} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1446\" /><figcaption>Photo contributed (Pexels.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica could find itself at a tipping\npoint, should the country continue to ignore the mental health issues being\nfaced by its citizens.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The issue is further exacerbated for Jamaican men, who in such a hyper-masculine, oversexualised society, live by the \'mantra\' that to show emotions of any kind, whether positive or negative, is a sign of weakness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1447} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-2-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1447\" /><figcaption>Photo contributed (Pexels.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Executive Director for the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-sexuals and Gays (J-FLAG) Jaevion Nelson, gave <em><strong>BUZZ</strong></em> his views as we try to unearth how the island got here.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> \"We tell our boys, ‘Don’t cry\'\" </em></strong></p><cite>- Jaevion Nelson, speaking with BUZZ</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an interview with <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>, Nelson said that Jamaican society has for many years ‘policed’ male behaviour and masculine expressionism – which has brought us to the point we are today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Generally, as a society I think we grew up to be very tough, particularly for boys. We tell our boys, ‘Don’t cry’ etc., and so from you were very young, you are policed, and you learn to suppress your emotions; to not show them in whatever circumstance as best as possible,” Nelson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> \"We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence.\"</em></strong> </p><cite>- J-FLAG Executive Director, Jaevion Nelson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When we look at the general culture, I think for a number of us, it’s a huge part in how we perform masculinity. We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence because that is the only way you will be a man,” he explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See more from our interview with Jaevion Nelson in the video below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/QBQ1GjWuUY8\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/QBQ1GjWuUY8\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“From where I stand and my organisation, we are always concerned about how, as a people, we deal with issues. Certainly, for most of us in the Jamaican society, [we] want to be seen as the real man,” Nelson told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In seeking some insight, <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong> also spoke in-depth with Reverend Al Miller, who expressed his concern around how these hurtful masculine stereotypes ran through the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1454} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-1-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" /><figcaption>Reverend Al Miller, (BUZZ photo, Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller contended some of the societal ills\nfacing Jamaica can be linked to the turmoil of the slavery era, as the island\nis still yet to fully heal from the scars of its abusive, violent past.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong><em>\"We have restricted emotions to a category of whether you cry or not... that isn’t [even] one percent of the spectrum of human emotion\" </em></strong></p><cite>- Reverend Al Miller</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All behaviour is as a result of our varied human experiences, so what we have been through as a people would have affected how we think and therefore how we behave,” the reverend told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is the impact of slavery’s aftermath,\nbut that concept has continued to evolve and remain with us in many respects,\nprimarily because there is a totally mistaken concept that we have developed about\n‘MAN’ and manhood,” Miller explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This level of ignorance has allowed this misconception\nto remain and therefore affect behaviour and the society [as a whole] adversely,”\nhe added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way Miller, who leads the Fellowship Tabernacle, sees it, humans were created by God as emotional beings, so to separate emotion from relationships and experiences is unhealthy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1456} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-3-1024x611.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1456\" /><figcaption>Rev. Al Miller shows the BUZZ lens that he is one of God\'s emotional creatures as he offers a smile (BUZZ photo, Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The truth is humans are fundamentally relational beings, and in the centre of relationships is emotion. We were created by God as emotional creatures,” Miller told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>\"A man must show tenderness...see the hurt and pain of others\"</em></strong></p><cite>Al Miller, speaking to BUZZ</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All of our responses are from emotion; you cannot divorce emotion from\nbehavioural response because it is at the core of who we are. We’ve got\nto show that [emotion] is not a sign of weakness – I say on the contrary, it\ntakes a real man to cry,” the reverend argued further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reverend Miller declared that it is a man’s\nduty to be emotional, but instead of denying those feelings, Jamaican men must\nbe re-trained to properly manage and direct these emotions the right way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1457} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-2-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1457\" /><figcaption>Al Miller, in an interview with BUZZ asks \'How can we not show any emotion?\' (BUZZ photo, Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A man must show tenderness, show hurt and be able to see the hurt and\npain of others; he must feel joy, fear and sadness. How can you say we’re\nnot to show any emotion?” Miller asked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is how we handle, manage, direct or suppress these emotions by whatever other factors of socialisation that has happened in our lives,” he told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller said he disagrees vehemently with\nthe common misnomer that men who show emotions are “weak” – as well as the\nseemingly heightened lack of self-awareness in the Jamaican man, which has\ncontributed to the problem.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have restricted emotions to a category of whether you cry or not but\nthat isn’t [even] one percent of the spectrum of human emotion,” Miller\nasserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As sections of the island finally get the\nconversation started in getting the issue of ‘men and emotions’ addressed,\nReverend Miller told BUZZ that acknowledging the problem is always the first\nstep.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1458} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1458\" /><figcaption>Photo contributed (Pexels.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is important that we re-train our men\nbecause the system has given him an erroneous sense of manhood and some\nnegative images have been planted in the mind and society supports and feeds\nthat negative concept,” Miller said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“And so, it has really become part of our cultural thinking in too significant a way. We’ve got to go back and reverse it because it’s not healthy, it’s not real,” Miller, a father of four, told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to him, part of one’s personal development\nfrom infancy to maturity dictates that humans “must express and be honest about\nwhat we feel” – to deny genuine, real feelings results in a dishonest nature.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That is why some of our men become so\ndeceptive and lie and steal, because we’re suppressing natural responses to the\nevents and circumstances of life,” Reverend Miller contended.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong><em>\"...You cannot divorce emotion from behavioural response...it is at the core of who we are\"</em></strong></p><cite>- Rev. 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The tour has been running since March 2017, and it is set to conclude on August 26, when Ed will play his 255th show in Ipswitch, England.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Thanks so much for each and every one of you who have come to a show.\" </p><cite>- Ed Sheeran</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Poll Star, the volume of Ed\'s shows meant he surpassed U2\'s attendance record earlier than the gross sales record, despite having a lower average attendance of 34,541 per show, versus U2\'s 66,091 average.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the sales tally comes as the 28-year-old musician actually had the lowest average ticket price out of the Top 10 highest grossing tours of 2018, charging an average of $86.75, and offering no VIP packages. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking about his record breaking tour on Instagram on Friday, Ed wrote: \"Today the Divide tour broke the all time tour record set by U2. It’s now the most attended and highest grossing tour of all time. Thanks so much for each and every one of you who have come to a show. 12 shows left, will never forget it x (sic)\"<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ed Sheeran breaks U2\'s tour record','','inherit','closed','closed','','1459-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 17:52:25','2019-08-02 22:52:25','',1459,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1459-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1468,14,'2019-08-02 17:52:56','2019-08-02 22:52:56','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1446} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1446\" /><figcaption>Photo contributed (Pexels.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica could find itself at a tipping\npoint, should the country continue to ignore the mental health issues being\nfaced by its citizens.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The issue is further exacerbated for Jamaican men, who in such a hyper-masculine, oversexualised society, live by the \'mantra\' that to show emotions of any kind, whether positive or negative, is a sign of weakness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1447} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-2-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1447\" /><figcaption>Photo contributed (Pexels.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Executive Director for the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-sexuals and Gays (J-FLAG) Jaevion Nelson, gave <em><strong>BUZZ</strong></em> his views as we try to unearth how the island got here.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> \"We tell our boys, ‘Don’t cry\'\" </em></strong></p><cite>- Jaevion Nelson, speaking with BUZZ</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an interview with <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>, Nelson said that Jamaican society has for many years ‘policed’ male behaviour and masculine expressionism – which has brought us to the point we are today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Generally, as a society I think we grew up to be very tough, particularly for boys. We tell our boys, ‘Don’t cry’ etc., and so from you were very young, you are policed, and you learn to suppress your emotions; to not show them in whatever circumstance as best as possible,” Nelson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> \"We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence.\"</em></strong> </p><cite>- J-FLAG Executive Director, Jaevion Nelson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When we look at the general culture, I think for a number of us, it’s a huge part in how we perform masculinity. We don’t show emotions and if you [do], it must be through violence because that is the only way you will be a man,” he explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See more from our interview with Jaevion Nelson in the video below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/QBQ1GjWuUY8\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/QBQ1GjWuUY8\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“From where I stand and my organisation, we are always concerned about how, as a people, we deal with issues. Certainly, for most of us in the Jamaican society, [we] want to be seen as the real man,” Nelson told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In seeking some insight, <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong> also spoke in-depth with Reverend Al Miller, who expressed his concern around how these hurtful masculine stereotypes ran through the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1454} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-1-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" /><figcaption>Reverend Al Miller, (BUZZ photo, Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller contended some of the societal ills\nfacing Jamaica can be linked to the turmoil of the slavery era, as the island\nis still yet to fully heal from the scars of its abusive, violent past.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong><em>\"We have restricted emotions to a category of whether you cry or not... that isn’t [even] one percent of the spectrum of human emotion\" </em></strong></p><cite>- Reverend Al Miller</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All behaviour is as a result of our varied human experiences, so what we have been through as a people would have affected how we think and therefore how we behave,” the reverend told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is the impact of slavery’s aftermath,\nbut that concept has continued to evolve and remain with us in many respects,\nprimarily because there is a totally mistaken concept that we have developed about\n‘MAN’ and manhood,” Miller explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This level of ignorance has allowed this misconception\nto remain and therefore affect behaviour and the society [as a whole] adversely,”\nhe added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way Miller, who leads the Fellowship Tabernacle, sees it, humans were created by God as emotional beings, so to separate emotion from relationships and experiences is unhealthy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1456} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-3-1024x611.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1456\" /><figcaption>Rev. Al Miller shows the BUZZ lens that he is one of God\'s emotional creatures as he offers a smile (BUZZ photo, Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The truth is humans are fundamentally relational beings, and in the centre of relationships is emotion. We were created by God as emotional creatures,” Miller told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>\"A man must show tenderness...see the hurt and pain of others\"</em></strong></p><cite>Al Miller, speaking to BUZZ</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All of our responses are from emotion; you cannot divorce emotion from\nbehavioural response because it is at the core of who we are. We’ve got\nto show that [emotion] is not a sign of weakness – I say on the contrary, it\ntakes a real man to cry,” the reverend argued further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reverend Miller declared that it is a man’s\nduty to be emotional, but instead of denying those feelings, Jamaican men must\nbe re-trained to properly manage and direct these emotions the right way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1457} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/al-miller-buzz-interview-2-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1457\" /><figcaption>Al Miller, in an interview with BUZZ asks \'How can we not show any emotion?\' (BUZZ photo, Mark Llewellyn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A man must show tenderness, show hurt and be able to see the hurt and\npain of others; he must feel joy, fear and sadness. How can you say we’re\nnot to show any emotion?” Miller asked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is how we handle, manage, direct or suppress these emotions by whatever other factors of socialisation that has happened in our lives,” he told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miller said he disagrees vehemently with\nthe common misnomer that men who show emotions are “weak” – as well as the\nseemingly heightened lack of self-awareness in the Jamaican man, which has\ncontributed to the problem.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have restricted emotions to a category of whether you cry or not but\nthat isn’t [even] one percent of the spectrum of human emotion,” Miller\nasserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As sections of the island finally get the\nconversation started in getting the issue of ‘men and emotions’ addressed,\nReverend Miller told BUZZ that acknowledging the problem is always the first\nstep.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1458} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-and-emotions-demo-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1458\" /><figcaption>Photo contributed (Pexels.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is important that we re-train our men\nbecause the system has given him an erroneous sense of manhood and some\nnegative images have been planted in the mind and society supports and feeds\nthat negative concept,” Miller said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“And so, it has really become part of our cultural thinking in too significant a way. We’ve got to go back and reverse it because it’s not healthy, it’s not real,” Miller, a father of four, told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to him, part of one’s personal development\nfrom infancy to maturity dictates that humans “must express and be honest about\nwhat we feel” – to deny genuine, real feelings results in a dishonest nature.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That is why some of our men become so\ndeceptive and lie and steal, because we’re suppressing natural responses to the\nevents and circumstances of life,” Reverend Miller contended.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong><em>\"...You cannot divorce emotion from behavioural response...it is at the core of who we are\"</em></strong></p><cite>- Rev. 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This\ncapped by quality customer service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lunch is served on Saturdays between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Oak Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge launches new lunch menu','','inherit','closed','closed','','516-revision-v1','','','2019-08-02 18:29:15','2019-08-02 23:29:15','',516,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/516-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1479,11,'2019-08-02 19:14:10','2019-08-03 00:14:10','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On any given day, the beaches in Jamaica are lined with persons, both local and overseas visitors, seeking the fulfilment of enjoying the sea, sun and sand that the country is revered for worldwide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1527} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Silver-Sands-Beach.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1527\" /><figcaption>Silver Sands Beach in Trelawny</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A number of parishes have boasted to have popular beach spots, but of late, the parish of Trelawny seems to have made a major push to become the new spot that everyone wants to be. 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