Kiprich records second album for Big Yard

DJ Kiprich is busy in the studios working on his second album for Big Yard, which is expected to be completed soon. VP Records, who were also responsible for distributing his first album titled Outta Road, recorded for Big Yard. Not only is Kiprich working on his new album, he also has recorded singles titled Bun Fi Bun and On My Mind'on the Big Yard label, Rosie Whine'on Birchell label and 40 & Over on the Total Cil label.

Christened Marlon Plunkett, the DJ who was born in Waterhouse, St.Andrew, went by the stage name Crazy Kid when he just started out in the music business. Crazy Kid was not doing any justice for his career so he changed it to Kiprich, which was to give him the big break he so desperately wanted. His first hit song was Leggo Di Bwoy followed by Mad Sick, Head No Good done in collaboration with Predator. He later struck big with Telephone Ting, Imagine This and The Letter, which all became popular in the dancehalls at yard and abroad. The gifted DJ, whose parents wanted him to have a different career, is also very versatile at writing songs. He is responsible for penning the lyrics of Elephant Man's hit single Jook Gal, which was later re-mixed and featured Kiprich himself, Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz.

Apple Store Officially 'intoxicated'

Visitors to the Apple Store in downtown Manhattan got the shock of their lives when they literally bumped into dancehall superstar Shaggy. The reggae icon unveiled his new album, Intoxication, for fans and media on Wednesday, November 7."The Apple Store event was a preview of the album to support our iTunes downloads, and also to have an intimate setting for our fans," reveals Shaggy. Joined by members of the Big Yard family, including Rik Rok and Rayvon, plus Collie Buddz and Da'Ville, Shaggy performed new tunes from Intoxication, including his latest single featuring Rik Rok, Bonafide Girl."The thing that I look forward to the most about this album is that it bridges the gap between my core audience and my mainstream fans," discloses the 20-times platinum, Grammy Award-winning artist.Fans around the world can catch Shaggy when he takes up some prime couch time on Late Night with Jay Leno (NBC), The Late LateShow with Craig Ferguson (CBS), and Tavis Smiley (PBS), during the week of release.Intoxication is a joint venture between Shaggy's own label, Big Yard Music Group, and VP Records. Fans can either lineup on Tuesday, November 13 when the album hits stores, or log on to where else, iTunes.