Stone Love Awards

Stone Love's 36th Annual Awards at Mas Camp, Oxford Road was a star studded event. The Deejay of the Year Male and Female went to Vybz Kartel and D'Angel respectively, while Mavado was named Singjay of the Year.n(I want someone to tell me what a Singjay is?) Serani was named Singer of the Year, and the Best New Artist, Male and Female went to Konshens and Pamputae. Etana collected the award for Singer of the Year, and Stone Love selector, Diamond was named Employee of the Year.

Every year this event runs overtime. This year was no different. Stone Love's anniversary celebration was an all-in-one award ceremony, concert, party, flashback (a 'Real Rock' special section ended with Buju Baton chanting "soun' fe dead"), dance display (a series of groups among those who closed the event), celebrity acknowledgement (Usain Bolt was escorted up by the Magnum girls and displayed his dancing skills) and as usual he was doing his "gully" dance for the crowds.

20 injured in Sting Event in Portmore

What sad news to a great event. Reports from the event put the spark of the incident in the hands of DJ Ninja Man and dance hall star Vybz Kartel who allegedly started a fight incensed by a hyped and "wild" crowd that were upset that headliner Bounty Killer would be a no-show. Security guards subsequently fired machine guns into the air after fans began hurling bottles and rocks onto the stage and into the VIP areas.

Their was also damage reported to several media vehicles on the scene. There had been no reports of anyone being shot, the paper reported. Many persons lost their cell phones, jewelry and shoes in the melee.

You know I just posted about how Crime was down in the many areas but I would be remiss if I did not mention that some " artist" and I use that word loosely did not think it was important to give a good show. The fact the Bounty Killer was not going to show should have been told to the crowd up front. Many paid good money, and travelled far to attend the concert.

Like I said sad. We have so much talented musicians that have to understand that without the people showing up and supporting your music you would not be in a celebrity status. One thing about Bob Marley, no matte who he had, "beef" with he always managed to perform at his best. His fans meant a lot to him.

source: Caribbean Net News