Shaggy Gets Grammy Nomination Des Kelly Style Baila!

Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 3

Star Track Album

Melantha

ou check out some of floor, and what an exciting the 5-star venues in scene it turned out to be! YColombo and they are The excellent music, provid- Esric and Sandra there - Aussie-Sri Lankans, ed by the group Mirage (and well), wanted him to exercise mainly from Melbourne, enjoy- the DJ as well), had everyone his vocal chords that particular ing their festive vacation. To in a party mood, and there was night and he tackled Shaggy's most of them, Sri Lanka is now excitement all round! "Angel" superbly. a paradise island and they sim- The dancing and merry- Several known personalities ply love what they see. making went on till well past were seen that evening, includ- Believe me, I thought I was closing time (2:00 am), and ing former beauty queen, at a Sri Lankan party, in there were plenty of surprises Arosha De Pinto, who now Melbourne, when I made it to as well for the guests! resides in Switzerland, and the Margarita Blue last Friday Sandra and Esric obliged the Trevine Rodrigo (Lanka Times night (December 30th, 2011). large crowd present with a Melbourne), and wife Anne. Sandra and Esric Jackson, truly memorable performance, Trevine was doing the need- from the group Replay-6 (proba- and doing it brilliantly with ful for the Lanka Times bly the best Sri Lankan dance "River Deep, Mountain High." Melbourne. band in Melbourne), were cele- The energetic Lozaine Paul Most of the Aussies-Sri brating their wedding anniver- (no relation of Sean Paul), did Lankans will be heading out of Good Feeling sary, and Sandra's birthday as a great version of Miriam Colombo, on tour, and then get- well, at this popular venue at Makeba's "Pata Pata." ting back home to Australia Flo Rida the Galadari Hotel. It was also nice to experi- within the next week or two. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, sometimes I got power, feel so royal The invitees were mainly ence the vocal capabilities of And then they will eagerly I get a good feeling, yeah One second, I'ma strike oil Aussie-Sri Lankans and, after Mirage's Melantha. await the arrival of Flame and I get a feeling that I never, Diamond, platinum, no more Lozaine the celebrations were over, His fans (and there were Joey Lewis in February, 2012, never, never, never had for you they all took to the dance quite a few from abroad as and Mirage soon after. before, no, no Gotta drill a land, never giv- Paul I get a good feeling, yeah ing in Oh, oh, sometimes I get a Giving up's not an option, good feeling, yeah gotta get it in I get a feeling that I never Witness I got the heart of 20 Seen 'N' Heard never, never, never had men before, no, no No fear, go to sleep in the HEARD…she is moving up the I get a good feeling, yeah lion's den DesDes ladder rapidly, but for different That flow, that spark, that reasons, they say. Yes, I can, doubt that I leave, crown Her haughty attitude has I'm running with this plan You looking at the king of enlarged her enemy base, and the Pull me, grab me, crabs in the jungle now KellyKelly gossips are plenty. the bucket can't have me Stronger than ever can't hold Even the seniors in her trade I'll be the president one day me down denounce her behavior. January first, oh, you like A hundred miles feelin' from Perhaps she is unaware of the that gossip the picture smile stylestyle saying 'pride goes before a fall.' Like you the one drinking Straight game face, it's game what God sip dot com day Now I gotta work with your See me running through the Pen Pals tongue crowd full of melee baila!baila! ! Name: Elodie Koqueli How many rolling stones you No trick plays, I'm Bill Gates, want Take a genius to understand ! Age: 27 with his versatility and grasp of Yeah, I got a brand new spir- me ! Gender: Female. Sinhala which he sings with it Desmond great dexterity much to the sur- ! Address; 12 square du Lièvre, 77240 Speak it and it's done (Repeat Verse One) prise of his growing number of Cesson, France. Woke up on the side of the Good feelin', good feelin' Kelly fans in Australia. ! Hobbies/Interests: Architecture, bed like I won I know you got the good feel- "Des Kelly's Baila Party" is a Talk like a winner, my chest in' usic guru, Desmond excels with his rare natural tal- arts, cuisine, dancing. premiere Sri Lanka baila pro- to that sun Let's get it, let's get it Kelly, has sprung yet ent), to keep abreast with the (I would prefer people around my duction in Australia and some- G5 dealer, US to Taiwan Gotta love the life that we Manother surprise on his constantly evolving music age). thing never done before in that I hope you say that I wanna livin' fans in Australia with the industry. part of the world. ! If you are keen to make friends play back Let's get it, let's get it release of a fantastic CD, pro- Entitled "Des Kelly's Baila The merry crooner is expect- with readers of this page, send us Mama knew I was a needle I know you got the good feel- duced and directed in his own Party," the CD has eight highly- ing a huge response from music in a hay stack in' inimitable style, says Trevine charged bailas, done in the Des your name, age, gender, address, hob- lovers to the CD and plans are A Bugatti boy, plus Maybach Let's get it, let's get it Rodrigo of the Lanka Times Kelly style, and is mixed with a bies/interests, school/occupation, and currently underway to give it I got a feeling it's a wrap, Gotta love the life that we Melbourne. couple of 'bonus' English vocal air time on the Sri Lanka eth- e-mail address (if any). ASAP livin' Trevine, who is in Colombo tracks, with Esric Jackson of nic radio stations in ! Write to; Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star (Repeat Verse One) (Repeat Verse One) at the moment with his wife Replay 6 fame,his wife,,and a Melbourne. Track," The Island, 223, Bloemendhal The mountain top, walk on *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Anne, said the unquenchable few local musicians from the It will definitely be a hit water Girl) of Colombo thirst for excellence drives Sri Melbourne scene. Road, Colombo 13. Or mail the Lanka-born Kelly (who, at 75 From days gone by, the among Sri Lankan expatriates required details to: years of age, still pursues and crooner has stunned his fans in Australia, says Trevine. World Singles Chart [email protected] 1. We Found Love - Rihanna, feat. Calvin Harris. 2. Sexy And I Know It - Lmfao 3. Good Feeling - Flo Rida. he name Orville Burrell might not mean 'Shaggy & Friends' is shrouded in controversy, 4. Paradise - Coldplay. a great deal to most folks. However, as consisting entirely of collaborations without 5. Without You - David Guetta and Usher. TJamaican-born, New York-based reggae obtaining permission from Shaggy himself. 6. Someone Like You - Adele. artist Shaggy, he's become something of a Meanwhile last year's "official" release, 7. It Will Rain - Bruno Mars. global phenomenon, shifting well over 20 mil- 'Summer In Kingston', finds itself nominated 8. The One That Got Away - Katy Perry. lion records worldwide. for a Grammy Award in February 2012 - 9. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes, feat. Adam Levine. Having joined the United States Marine Shaggy's fifth nomination for such a presti- 10.Set Fire To The Rain - Adele. Corps at the age of 19, it was only after leav- gious accolade. ing three years later that he decided to pursue Later, Shaggy will be headlining a charity a career in music. event for the Bustamante Children's Hospital United World Album Chart Debut single 'Oh Carolina', a cover of The in Kingston alongside Ne-Yo, Lauryn Hill and 1. Christmas - Michael Bublé. Folkes Brothers dancehall reggae standard, Eve. 2. 21 - Adele. may have struggled to reach the Top 50 in the In the meantime, he's also laying down 3. Lioness: Hidden Treasures - Amy Winehouse. 4. Mylio Xyloto - Coldplay. 5. Under The Mistletoe - Justin Bieber. 6. Talk That Talk- Rihanna. Shaggy gets 7. Here And Now - Nickelback 8. El Camino - Black Keys. 9. Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars 10.Someone To Watch Over Me - Susan Boyle. Grammy nomination

States, but in the UK it stayed at the number demos for his next long player as well as pro- Shaggy TOTP PopShot Chart one spot for two weeks providing a launch- ducing an album with Sly & Robbie. the show by returning quite a few times to 1. Wherever You Are - Military Wives and Gareth Malone pad for a career that has spanned nearly two Shaggy performed in Colombo (thanks to oblige his screaming fans. 2. Cannonball - Little Mix. decades. E FM), at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, to The foreign artistes we now experience in 3. Dominick The Donkey - Lou Monte. Since then, he's topped the charts in sever- a full house. And his fans present that Colombo is crap; they don't have the reper- 4. Forever Yours - Alex Day. al countries around the world with the likes evening gave him a standing ovation toire to handle a 90-minute concert. 5. Paradise - Coldplay. of 'Boombastic', 'It Wasn't Me', 'Angel' and It still remains the best concert Sri It's an effort for them to even do a one 6. Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs. 'Feel The Rush', while harnessing a reputa- Lankan music lovers have ever seen in hour show because songs are repeated. And 7. Good Feeling - Flo Rida. tion as a successful producer of some merit Colombo. they perform to tracks. 8. Dedication To My Ex (Miss That) - Lloyd. feat. André 3000 as well as recording artist. Shaggy performed ABSOLUTELY LIVE, Many believe that even their voices are and Lil Wayne. Last year alone (2011) has seen two albums with his own backing band, and he was on pre-recorded. Could be - nothing is impossi- 9. Levels - Avicii. bearing the name Shaggy; the first of which, stage for more than 90 minutes, and extended ble! 10.We Found Love - Rihanna, feat. Calvin Harris.