Violence dealt a devastating blow to the dancehall community in January with the murder of famed choreographer Bogle. The creator of the popular crossover dance that bore his name was gunned down as his car stopped at a gas station after leaving a party. Father Bogle as he was often called was remembered as a fun loving gentle spirit who was a father and grandfather. He was often vocal about his disappointment that dancehall artists, who often used his moves, gave him no credit. John Hype, a rival dancer whose home was torched in retribution for the murder, said there was no bad blood between them and he cried in a recent interview about the fact that he could not go to the funeral to pay his respects because of death threats. For full coverage and to view a tribute video, visit www.celebrityplus.net.

I Wayne’s “Can’t Satisfy Her” (VP Records) is tearing up the airwaves since New York’s HOT 97 has added “Satisfy” to its playlist. This is the first full strength culture tune to rock the charts in over a decade. And look out for a new video to go with the song’s new crossover success. Production is expected to start soon on a new MTV-ready clip. In the meantime check out the original video on www.muzikmedia.com.

Bunji Garlin blew away the competiton at the International Soca Monarch Finals, held at the Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. He made off with the crown for the second year running, also winning the People's Choice award. Bunji said it feels “real, real good” to win this for a second year. A dramatic performance, which included a very creative bungee jump along with a pyrotechnic display, was just one strategy that helped Bunji walk away with top honors in 2005. Shurwayne Winchester who lost monarch honors by just one point, won road march song with Dead or Alive. Shurwayne's song was played 386 times over the two days of carnival, and gives him his second win in as many years.

Grammy award winning musician and Haitian native Wyclef Jean has recently, launched his new humanitarian initiative Yéle Haiti (www.yele.org) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Yéle Haiti is a non-political non- profit movement that combines music with sustainable development to provide the youth of Haiti and the Diaspora with the tools and renewed hope necessary to rebuild their nation and chart a new course for the future. Yéle Haiti's approach is based on working with successful non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in four key areas of sustainable development: education, health, environment and entrepreneurship. This project will accommodate up to 5,000 students, many of whom will be given full scholarships from Yéle Haiti and ComCEL. Courtesy of CaribPR Newswire.

Buju B is back in the spotlight. Since his untimely run in with our Homeland Security, Buju Banton has been unable to attend to his U.S. fans personally, but don’t sleep … he has been very busy. He recently completed and a European and African tour in addition to the release last fall of his album Buju Banton and Friends. Dancehall’s veteran performer now has a new production company, a new album, and a new website. Gargamel Music, Inc. is releasing his new album later this year titled Rasta Got Soul. To check out his new single “Magic City”, log on to his website at www.gargamelmusic.com.