You have seen the ads, TSTT (Telecommunication disService to Trinidad & Tobago) has contracted Kanye West to perform his full concert repertoire.
He is the headline act for TSTT's b-mobile Unbeatable Concert, scheduled for December 22nd. But this is TSTT, do not be surprised if the concert is postponed because of excessive network traffic.
If the Concert comes off, I do hope TSTT officials and Unbeatable Concert promoters advise Kanye West that Trinidad and Tobago's party-goers are an odd sort. They do not bow at the feet of International superstars; in this country Kanye West is just another bloke with a few good songs.
Remember Busta Rhymes, he was booed off the stage when he thought his reputation was good enough to mail-in a performance. However, local fans should swamp the venue, if only to have the opportunity to win one of 10 Razor mobile phones earmarked for un-LUCKY ticket buyers.
I hope you got the Razor and earmarked pun/joke.
In other news Damien 'Jr.Gong' Marley will perform on January 7 at the National Stadium in the newly created Soca Broadway.
Jr.Gong has followed the likes of father Bob Marley, Shabba Ranks, and lately, Sean Paul; in successfully 'crossing-over' to the Pop market. The hit song 'Welcome to JamRock' was the door-opening smash that pushed sales of the similarly0titled album past the million sales level.
An excerpt from his interview in the January 2006 Edition of Vibe:
Vibe: what do you wish was different about the US Government?
Damian Marley: The New Orleans event! They should have gotten more National support
Vibe: any songs you wish you had written or produced this year?
Damian Marley: Yeah, 'Hate it or Love it'
Vibe: by The Game and 50 Cent?
Damian Marley: Yeah!
Vibe: any songs you wish you'd heard the remix to this year?
Damian Marley: 'Welcome to Jamrock' I would really like to have a remix of that.
Vibe: Whow ould you like to have on that remix with you?
Damian Marley: Jay-Z probably
Vibe: Is there any celebrity or producer that you wish you could have worked with?
Damian Marley: Kanye West. I would love to do something with him and I would love to do something with DJ Premiere
Vibe: What is the one thing or one person that made the biggest impact on your life this year?
Damian Marley: The Public, the fans, you know what I mean? They support me. They actually supported my career this year, which was a really big year for me. So, there is no one person; because I have everyone who is out there.
Vibe: What artiste were you hoping would have a comeback this year?
Damian Marley: SuperCat
Vibe: Talking about Hot songs, which song aside from 'Welcome to JamRock' you wish got radio play this year?
Damian Marley: 'Road to Zion'
Vibe: If you were granted one wish for 2005, what would you wish for?
Damian Marley: I wish there was less murder in Jamaica this year.