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It’s Carnival 2004 in Trinidad and scene is jovial. The party is going on everywhere. The word on the street is that Xtatik Ltd. had done it again! They came out bigger, better, stronger and full of the usual surprises. This year’s theme was the Road Marching Band!! Drums and horns carried the sounds of Soca music through the crowds right alongside the steel pans and guitars. The tempo sent audiences in the tens of thousands into a frenzy of movement that was only surpassed by the raucous sexuality of the stage show. And who was responsible for all of this uninhibited celebration of culture and country? None other than front man Machel Montano, a 22 year veteran performer with a humble spirit, a willing mind, and a wild imagination!

His music has inspired people around the world for the past thirty years. As one of the most brilliant and respected roots artists in Jamaica's history, Burning Spear has unleashed a host of classic records over the years that surpasses any other artist’s compilation. Part Rastafarian preacher, part black historian, more than any other roots artist, Burning Spear has illuminated Rastafarianism in song, sharing his beliefs with a receptive and expectant public.

On his debut album, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard serves up the perfect recipe for “Soulful” music: one cup old school R&B, one cup new school R&B, a dash of hip-hop and a sprinkle of gospel. The result….pure soul satisfaction that transcends generation lines.

On those occasions when you want to find something extra sexy for your special someone there are only a handful of places that come to mind. The fashion industry has trained us so well that when we think lingerie, we think Vicky. What if you found out that Victoria’s is not the only secret being kept when it comes to underwear that’s fun to wear? What if you found out about Downtown Wear LLC.?

The 4th Infantry division found Saddam Hussein hiding in a hole. It was a long hot journey for the troops of the 4th ID, chronicled by Jamaican born photojournalist Andrew Innerarity. The troops of the 4th Infantry division did not know what to expect when they were finally cleared to head over to Iraq.

Fifteen years ago four DJ’s with a purpose came together to create On Track Productions. The year 1989 the founding members Jason “Rankin 1”, Forrest “Nice N Easy”, Vic “Management”, and Jah Will “Skeleton” were in high school at the time. They settled on the very appropriate name because every member of the production team competed in Track and Field. The name also represented what these four brothers were all about; having a positive influence on their peers. Even at that early stage in life the On Track team determined that they would show urban youths how to party and have fun while staying on the right track.

Chief is an Antiguan born Reggae DJ living in Brooklyn, New York. He has been doing reggae music for nearly seven years. At the age of twenty years old he's not just a DJ, he also writes, produces, and arranges his own music. He's such a talented writer that if some of the biggest artists in reggae music needed a wicked tune to mash up the dancehall they could actually come to Chief. By appearing on many television shows like I.F.-TV and Soundwave Television he has gained a fan base that's starving to hear more from the young talented DJ.